Sunday, January 31, 2016

Fishes and Deep Sea Creatures


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Was it a raccoon? A dog with mange? Or was it a genetic experiment from Montauk Air Force? The internet went wild over this mysterious small animal, which washed ashore on a beach in New York. No one’s ever really been able to confirm what it is and to this day, no one knows what happened to the creature’s body.
The Paedocypris progenetica is officially the world's smallest fish at only 7.9mm long, that is less than 1/3 of an inch! Not only is in the smallest fish in the world, but it is also that smallest vertebrate or backboned animal in the entire world! It was discovered in the swamps on the Indonesian island of Sumatra in water that has a PH level of 3. This is about 100 times more acidic than regular rainwater!
The Paedocypris progenetica is actually partially see-through, they have a reduced head skeleton, which leaves the brain completely unprotected by bone. The previous record for smallest vertebrate was held by an 8mm species of Indo Pacific Goby. This discovery was made in 2006, I wonder if this really will hold up as the world's smallest fish.

The Pacific barreleye fish is one the weirdest creatures lurking deep in the ocean. Named after its eyes that are literally shaped like barrels, the species' most unique trait is the completely transparent head.

Pretty much everything about the venomous lionfish—its red-and-white zebra stripes, long, showy pectoral fins, and generally cantankerous demeanor—says, "Don't touch!" The venom of the lionfish, delivered via an array of up to 18 needle-like dorsal fins, is purely defensive. It relies on camouflage and lightning-fast reflexes to capture prey, mainly fish and shrimp. A sting from a lionfish is extremely painful to humans and can cause nausea and breathing difficulties, but is rarely fatal. Lionfish, also called turkey fish, dragon fish and scorpion fish, are native to the reefs and rocky crevices of the Indo-Pacific, although they've found their way to warm ocean habitats worldwide.

Hawaii based photographer Joshua Lambus explores the mysterious creatures that live under the sea. In his latest project called Blackwater, he is able to capture stunning glowing shots of many of the marvelous species that inhabit the sea.

Koran Angelfish or Pomacanthus semicirculatus belong to the family Pomacanthidae. This species is endemic to the Indo-Pacific and the Rea Sea as far east as Samoa. Their geographical range stretches fromJapan down the entire east coast of Africa to Western Australia and New South Wales. These are marine reef fish, occupying depths from 3-100 feet. 

Anglerfishes are fish that are members of the teleost order Lophiiformes. They are bony fish named for their characteristic mode of predation, in which a fleshy growth from the fish's head (the esca or illicium) acts as a lure. Anglerfish are also notable for extreme sexual dimorphism seen in the suborder Ceratioidei, and sexual parasitism of male anglerfish. In these species, males may be several orders of magnitude smaller than females. Anglerfish occur worldwide. Some are pelagic, while others are benthic; some live in the deep sea (e.g., Ceratiidae) while others on thecontinental shelf (e.g., the frogfishes Antennariidae and the monkfish/goosefish Lophiidae). Pelagic forms are most laterally compressed, whereas the benthic forms are often extremely dorsoventrally compressed (depressed), often with large upward-pointing mouths.
The 'smooch' fish, a recently discovered creature in the deepest part of the deepest part of the ocean (deep squared!) and can now be seen in a fantastic book called The Deep—The Extraordinary Creatures of the Abyss
The researchers investigated how the vision of deep-sea shrimps exhibiting both light-emitting organs and secretory luminescence differ from those with just secretory bioluminescence.
In the deep sea, the only forms of light are bioluminescence and dim sunlight from the surface, most commonly peaking in the blue spectrum. Therefore, most deep-sea species have one photopigment that is sensitive to blue-green light. They found deep-sea shrimps with both secretory and photophore bioluminescence have two photopigments making them sensitive to both blue-green and near-ultraviolent (near-UV) light. 


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Saturday, January 30, 2016

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POPE FRANCIS 2015 IN THE PHILIPPINES (VIDEO)

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PAMUKKALE IN TURKEY IS ONE OF THE MOST MYSTERIOUS AND HEALTHIEST PLACES IN THE WORLD



Thousands of years ago, the Romans built the city of Hierapolis so their citizens can enjoy the health benefits of a hot mineral water. Flash forward to 2015, and the city of Pamukkale in Turkey is still one of the healthiest and most mysterious places in the world. Deep in the earth beneath the city lies a vast source of water that is heated by volcanic lava. As a result, the water dissolves pure white calcium, and then becomes saturated with the calcium before appearing on the surface of the earth where it bursts and runs down a steep hillside. As the calcium cools in the open air, the material precipitates from the water and adheres the soil. And the end result is a form of calcium cascades frozen in stone.



Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle is a nineteenth-century Romanesque Revival palace on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau near Füssen in southwest Bavaria

Amazing Light Show In Northern Ontario Sky – Phenomenon Known As Light Pillars

Not northern lights but light being refracted hundreds of feet in the air by ice tiny ice crystals formed by -18 degree weather.
Light is projected from ground sources like traffic lights and business signs.
Not northern lights but light being refracted hundreds of feet in the air by ice tiny ice crystals formed by -18 degree weather.
Light pillars appear when either natural or artificial light bounces off ice crystals floating close to the ground.
In this case, the air was so cold that ice crystals were forming in the air, reflecting the city’s street and business lights.

LARGEST PYRAMID IN MEXICO

Researchers in Mexico have discovered an immense pyramid, even larger that Teotihuacan's Pyramid of the Sun. It's 75 meters in height and was explored by specialists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History. It is located in the acropolis of Tonina, Chiapas and is likely around 1,700 years old. 

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu was built around 1450, at the height of the Inca Empire. Its construction appears to date to the period of the two great Inca rulers, Pachacutec Inca Yupanqui (1438–71) and Túpac Inca Yupanqui (1472–93). It was abandoned just over 100 years later, in 1572, as a belated result of the Spanish Conquest. It is possible that most of its inhabitants died from smallpox introduced by travellers before the Spanish conquistadors arrived in the area.

Although it was located only about 80 kilometers (50 mi) from the Inca capital in Cusco, the Spanish never found Machu Picchu and so did not plunder or destroy it, as they did many other sites. The conquistadors had notes of a place called Piccho, although no record of a Spanish visit exists. The types of sacred rocks defaced by the conquistadors in other locations are untouched at Machu Picchu.

Over the centuries, the surrounding jungle overgrew the site, and few outside the immediate area knew of its existence. The site may have been discovered and plundered in 1867 by a German businessman, Augusto Berns. Some evidence indicates that German engineer J. M. von Hassel arrived earlier. Maps show references to Machu Picchu as early as 1874.

In 1911 American historian and explorer Hiram Bingham travelled the region looking for the old Inca capital and was shown to Machu Picchu by a local farmer. Bingham brought Machu Picchu to international attention and organized another expedition in 1912 to undertake major clearing and excavation. He returned in 1914 and 1915 to continue with excavation.

In 1981, Peru declared an area of 325.92 square kilometres (125.84 sq mi) surrounding Machu Picchu a "Historical Sanctuary". In addition to the ruins, the sanctuary includes a large portion of the adjoining region, rich with the flora and fauna of the Peruvian Yungas and Central Andean wet puna ecoregions.

In 1983, UNESCO designated Machu Picchu a World Heritage Site, describing it as "an absolute masterpiece of architecture and a unique testimony to the Inca civilization".

Archipiélago de Revillagigedo, México

Important for the local fauna, especially for whales, dolphins, sharks and seabirds, the Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico, formed by four islands which are actually peaks of volcanoes, also became a World Heritage Site.



Radical Renderings: Dubai Full-Scale Rainforest.
The Canadian firm recently released new renderings for a large-scale luxury development in the city — the Rosemont — which includes, among other amenities, a rainforest and 4D animations. The backbone of the proposal relies on the demand for long-lasting entertainment at the heart of a hotel complex. In response to Dubai’s very harsh summers, the architects wanted to create an environment that allowed for both indoor and outdoor activities to be bearable. The renderings masterfully recreate the elements of the rainforest, from the tropical flora to the humid mist that floats around the space.

Animals Hugging Each Other


Admiral Cheng Ho junk boat cruise for a fascinating insight into Singapore from the sea. Cruise up the Singapore river
Admiral Cheng Ho junk boat cruise for a fascinating insight into Singapore from the sea. Cruise up the Singapore river
Playa Paraiso is one of the loveliest beaches in Cuba, locating on the Cayo Largo Del Sur Island. It has many hotels where travelers commonly stay. It is a right sun-seekers’ spot with the excellent climate, and white, powdered sand.
Sauvie Island Nude Beach
Sauvie Island Nude Beach
Sauvie Island Nude Beach

The Panagbenga Festival

February 27, 2016 -The Panagbenga Festival is an annual flower festival celebrating Baguio City's “season for blossoming, time for flowering,” the translation of the Kankanaey term. It reflects the history and traditions of the Cordilleras through community-driven events.

3 Great Music Artists



The Milky Way above in the constellations Scorpius and Sagittarius is photographed above the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on the top of La Palmal. 

Signs of a Demonic Possession

There is little doubt that most of what was formerly described in the past as “demon possession” would today be diagnosed as some sort of mental illness by most scholars or authorities, and subsequently treated accordingly. Nevertheless, there are actually quite a number of cases where demonic possession does seem to occur.
The Roman Catholic Church does continue to, although preferably with as little publicity as possible, perform exorcisms almost on a regular basis according to author, Ralph Sarchie, in his book "Beware the Night."
Unfortunately, throughout history mental illness and bad narcotics reactions have sometimes been mistaken for demonic possession. Therefore, it is very important to be fully aware of the traditional signs associated with an actual demonic possession. While some signs are quite obvious, there are a few that are subtle enough to be confused by an uneducated witness or victim.



Technics is back with 2 brand new turntables in 2016





Vietnam probes mysterious 'space balls'

Vietnamese authorities say the metal balls could have fallen from space, from an altitude of less than 100 kilometres (62 miles)

Vietnam's military is investigating the appearance of three mysterious metal balls -- believed to be debris from space -- which landed in the country's remote north, a senior army official said Friday.

Two metal balls were discovered in northwestern Yen Bai province on January 2, army spokesman Lieutenant General Vo Van Tuan told AFP.

Later a larger ball weighing some 45 kilograms (100 pounds) landed in a maize field in neighbouring Tuyen Quang province, he said.
In November, three mysterious objects also fell from the sky onto Spain's southeast.

According to NASA, more than 500,000 pieces of debris are currently orbiting Earth, and bits of space junk plummet to the planet every year.

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Here’s What Your Fingers Can Tell about Your Personality

Who would have thought that you can learn a lot about your personality based on the length of your fingers?
Look at the picture below and see the three different hands marked A, B and C.




Every hand is different, or, to be more specific, the lengths of the index, middle and ring finger are different. Look at your left hand and determine which group you fall into:

A) Charming but pragmatic people

People whose ring finger is longer than their index finger are charming and irresistible to many. These are the ones that can fit into almost any situation. In addition, they tend to be aggressive when defending their integrity and people they’re close with. Plus, they’re great at solving problems. They tend to be extremely careful and are often scientists, engineers, and soldiers.

B) Self-confident and people of action

People who have a shorter ring finger than index finger are self-confident, and easily recognizable for their energy. They hardly ever get tired. They’re also known as people of action because they do what they mean to. They typically want to fulfill tasks alone, and are usually quite successful when working solo. But this is a sign of loneliness and closeness. They are usually focused on the goal and don’t let the idea come to nothing.
They appreciate what they have, but are often overly ambitious.


C) Pacifists
People who belong to this group are peaceful and normally avoid conflicts. Those whose index and ring finger are the same length are well-organized and do not want anything other than to be together with their loved ones and friends.
They are faithful in relationships, gentle and caring partners, but beware as they have their negative side, so if you cross their tolerance level, they can become quite the opposite.
They are pacifists, but be careful not to take advantage of their good side. Even their patience has its limits.

SHE IS SO OBVIOUS AND FUNNY. WHEN A GUY DOES THIS HE IS A PERV... SHE MIGHT BE THE HORNIEST UFC WOMEN TO EVER WALK THE WEIGH IN STAGE. FIGHT NIGHT DEC 10 2015.




HOT GIRL - FILIPINA


Monastery of the Holy Eucharist, popularly known as Simala Shrine or Simala Church, is a castle-like church located in Marian Hills, Simala, Sibonga, Cebu. Simala Shrine was built in 1998 by the Marian Monks from Pampanga. This church became popular because of the several miraculous events that were reported to happen in the area. From then on, devotees and believers flock the shrine because they believe their prayer requests would be granted here. The shrine also draws tourists probably because of its castle-like structure, making this church somehow unique.



Why utility firms in the city still failed to comply with a local law requiring them to place underground all utility lines to get rid of dangling “spaghetti wires.”














The USCGC Eagle (WIX-327) (formerly the SSS Horst Wessel) is a 295-foot (90 m) barque used as a training cutter for future officers of the United States Coast Guard.
Take a pumpboat and have fun at one of the tropical islands beaches. Island hopping is a great idea for divers and those who like snorkeling through the cristal clear waters.
SAIL Amsterdam is about boats, ships and anything else that floats. After five years of preparations SAIL Amsterdam in August 2015 will absolutely amaze you. Days prior to the event you can get a preview of the amazing fleet in IJmuiden, where the ships gather for the parade. This so-called PreSail IJmuiden also attracts thousands of boat lovers, water sports enthusiasts and curious people.


The second atomic bomb tested 

Special coconut tree found in Kottay India.

The leopard /ˈlɛpərd/ is one of the five "big cats" in the genus Panthera. It is a member of the Felidae family with a wide range in regions of sub-Saharan Africa,


Twists , Fantastically Shapped Coconut, Coconut Trees
The Inverted Tower in Sintra, Portugal
YOU ARE SOURCE --Teaching to give is the greatest act of love that exists. Recognize, thanks and rejoice if they see bringing this grace on earth. It teaches us to give, not to get. It means turning lead into gold, transform hatred in love, in healing the sick, the slave in the king, the problem solution. Remember who you are, you are not a beggar.You are the one in which the world will address the eye when all hope will be lost. 


Floating Castle beyond imagination

As many people treat their pets with very high affection, an increasing number of people are observed to hire trained and certified pet sitters from pet-sitting services, some of them are covered by insurance protection and emergency support


Hohenzollern Castle - Germany is one of such dreamy places. It was built about a thousand years ago on top of Mount Hohenzollern, an isolated mountain 855 m (2,805 ft) above sea level
Unusual coconut palm tree





A double branch coconut palm tree









Yami (or Tao) Boathouse in the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, Taiwan



Shailene Woodley -Most beautiful woman in the world



Scotland is the most beautiful country in the world
Sint Maarten is the most popular island in the Caribbean:
 A combination of high winds, rain and strong waves battered the coastline
 A combination of high winds, rain and strong waves battered the coastline

Jungle Stream

Norilsk city

This is Norilsk city. Located in Russian Siberia this city hosts the biggest in Russia factory producing “rare” metals. It is even can be called a world leader when speaking about the worldwide production share it contributes. That’s like 35% of palladium production, 25% of platinum, 20% of nickel, 10% of cobalt that are being made in modern world come from Norilsk, which makes it having number one of such kind factories in Russia. The price they pay for this is that 2% of total world CO2 production is coming from this city too. The area of 100 000 hectares (50,000 acres) around the city is consists of burned down forests. It was widely recognized one of the worst ecology city in the world and the average life expectancy is ten years less than the average values across the Russia.

Metro Manila Shake Drill | Earthquake Preparedness | MMDA


Schools, businesses, and government agencies across Metro Manila will participate in the biggest earthquake drill to be held in the National Capital Region on July 30, Thursday. Beginning at 10:30 AM, sirens and alarms will be aired over the radio, television, and on the streets to signal the start of the drill. Everyone is encouraged to practice the duck, cover, and hold technique for 45 seconds and then evacuate to a designated open safe zone. Various local governments will also conduct emergency exercises in 4 different areas in Metro Manila. All 16 cities and 1 municipality will take part in the drill, with Pasig City holding an additional night drill at 8:00 PM. A government study says the Metropolis could experience a 7.2-magnitude earthquake within our lifetime. Navagio Beach
Navagio Beach (Greek: Ναυάγιο), or Shipwreck Beach, is an exposed cove, sometimes referred to as "Smugglers Cove", on the coast of Zakynthos, in the Ionian Islands of Greece. It has been so named since 1983, when the alleged smuggler ship Panagiotis was wrecked on the beach while transporting cigarettes. It was previously known as Agios Georgios.  Angsana Ihuru Island
The Angsana Ihuru Resort, Maldives is placed on a private tiny isle to the north west of Male City in North Male Atoll.
 Camotes Island
Far View is Ponson Island in Camotes, Philippines
 Beautiful Sunrise
Philippine Coast, beautiful sunrise, Palm Trees, Sea, clouds and sky
Noa Noa Private Island


NoaNoa Private Island Estate is rather unique. It is not a hotel or a resort. Ten years ago NoaNoa Island was built as the exclusive paradise of a wealthy American. Now, this elaborate estate is being offered for the vacation enjoyment of two to eight people at a time. You will experience a magical charm that can only be found on a small scale. The rooms are unique, the staff truly cares, and the cuisine is the fine home cooking enjoyed by the private guests over the years. The island is gorgeous, the development compliments the surroundings, and the reef is amazing.

Dancing Filipinos Break the Record for the World’s Largest Zumba Class

A new Guinness World Record for the world’s largest Zumba class was set Sunday in Mandaluyong, a suburb of the Philippine capital, Manila. Clad in bright yellow shirts, 12,975 people filled the streets to follow the steps of instructors lifted above the crowds on stages scattered throughout the neighborhood. The record was previously held by the city of Cebu, also in the Philippines, the BBC reports. Zumba is a dance-fitness program founded by Colombian choreographer Alberto “Beto” Pérez in the 1990s. It boasts dance and aerobic elements, and incorporates hip-hop, samba, salsa, soca, mambo and merengue.










Yelken Yacht Club (Turkmen: Ýelken Ýaht Kluby) is a yacht club in Avaza, Turkmenistan. The first yacht club in Turkmenistan Built on a plot of 362,000 square meters. The main buildings: the building of the yacht club, harbor with moorings for boats, and numerous recreational and service facilities - restaurants, cafes, swimming pools, sports and children's play areas, dozens of different types of two-storey villas. Built 44 villas, each with an area of over 200 square meters, and 13 comfortable cottages. Total can settle about 400 people. The complex consists of 16 items of food - restaurants, cafes and bars, including a view of the sea, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, leisure centers. The main part of the complex structure of the yacht-club is its harbor for moorage recreational fleet. Pier 40 is designed to serve the yacht.
Yelken Yacht Club
Namur Jungles and WWII Ruins One highlight of any trip to Roi-Namur is taking a tour by scooter. Roi is the more developed side of the island, with much of Namur still covered in jungle-like growth. This greenery is a welcome and interesting site compared to our relatively sparse tree and shrub cover on Kwajalein. It is also fun to check out all the ruins from WWII. It seems around every corner on Roi-Namur you can find some reminder of the war, from blasted out bunkers and arsenals to rusty hunks of cannons and “tank-stopper” seawalls. One can’t help but wonder at the utter destruction that occurred during the battles there. These remnants are historical treasures and concrete reminders of the devastation of war.





BAGUIO CITY Baguio, officially the City of Baguio (Filipino: Lungsod ng Baguio ; Ibaloi: Ciudad ni Bagiw ; Pangasinan: Siyudad na Baguio ; Ilokano: Ciudad ti Baguio) and often referred to as Baguio City, is a highly urbanized city located in the province of Benguet in northern Luzon island of the Philippines. The city has become the center of business and commerce as well as the center of education in the entire Northern Luzon thereby becoming the seat of government of the Cordillera Administrative Region (C.A.R.). According to the 2010 census, Baguio City has a population of 318,676. Baguio City was established by the Americans as a hill station in 1900 at the site of an Ibaloi village known as Kafagway. It was the United States' only hill station in Asia. The name of the city is derived from the Ibaloi word bagiw meaning 'moss.' The Ibaloi is the indigenous language in the Benguet Region,. The city is situated at an altitude of approximately 1,540 meters (5,050 feet) in the Luzon tropical pine forests ecoregion conducive for the growth of mossy plants and orchids. Because of its cool climate, Baguio City was designated by the Philippine Commission as the "Summer Capital" of the Philippines on June 1, 1903 wherein the government was transferred to city to escape the lowland heat during summer. It was incorporated as a chartered city by the Philippine Assembly on September 1, 1909, as authored by former Philippines Supreme Court Justice George A. Malcolm. The City of Baguio celebrated its Centennial on September 1, 2009.


The Baguio Blooms Exhibition and Exposition for Panagbenga 2015 is one of the traditional events during the Flower festival celebration. This is a combination of a “Market Encounter” where local entrepreneurs get the opportunity to showcase their products.


The Float Parade and the Street Dance Parade are considered the two major highlights of Panagbenga festival.. Escape to the cool mountain air of Baguio City while taking in the colors and sounds of the Panagbenga Festival! Panagbenga comes from the Kankanaey term .. Tourists from all over the country trooped to this city over the weekend and filled its main thoroughfares to witness the Street Dancing Competition and the Grand Float Parade, two of the Panagbenga Festival’s crowd-drawers. • The children participants of the Elementary Division Street Dancing Competition as usual gave stunning performances during the parade as they walked from Upper Session Road to their performance area. Panagbenga 2015 Opening Parade It's More Fun In Baguio City– Festivity is very much in the air in Baguio Panagbenga is the north’s largest yearly event. In light of the upcoming activities, the float parade is one of the most awaited event that happens mostly a day after the Grand Street Dancing parade. Young girls in floral costumes dance at the opening parade of the month-long Panagbenga Festival celebration Sunday. Students from 12 elementary schools in Benguet competed during the elimination round for a chance to participate in the main Street Dancing Competition Very clear water


Crystal clear water


Crystal clear water


Crystal clear water


Crystal clear water


Nalusuan Island Olango Reef Cordova Mactan, Cebu, Philippines



A crystal clear water scene near Siargao Island, Surigao, Philippines


Coron, Palawan, Philippines
Boracay is a tropical island surrounded by stunning white sand beaches about an hour's flight from Cebu or Manila just off the larger Philippines island of Panay.


Boracay is a tropical island surrounded by stunning white sand beaches about an hour's flight from Cebu or Manila just off the larger Philippines island of Panay.


 Panampangan Island at the municipality of Sapa-Sapa of Tawi-Tawi  is well known for beachgoers who take pleasure in island-hopping and exploring sights that are unspoilt thus also named Virgin Island.

Boracay is one gigantic beach bash. As the clock ticks down to midnight, a crowd of locals and tourists gathered in its worldfamous white beach. 




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