English photographer captures wildlife yawning

The wildlife photographer Paul Goldstein recently published a series of photos of animals with sleep-and yawn. "These photos are a tribute to all who will hear a powerpoint presentation today. You have my sympathy, "joked Goldstein, who managed to figure out the exact moment in which fierce predators have a moment of reflection â€" and we all know how yawning can be contagious.

One of the animals is not "caught" to yawn, though, is the chimpanzee. Still, and according to Swedish researchers, the capacity of a chimp in catch the yawns develops gradually with age â€" as in humans.

The young chimpanzees â€" between five and eight years old â€" can catch the yawns of humans, but babies are immune. Which suggests that humans and other animals share a general pattern of development.

See some of the pictures of Goldstein.

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Climate: polar bear attack two people in Canada

The attack by a polar bear to two people in Canada, led to new scientists ' warnings on the danger of increased viewing of these animals, driven by heating of the Arctic.

Some friends had left a party before dawn, when the polar bear crawled until they, imperceptibly. The neighbors tried to fend off the animal with a shovel, banging pots and pans, but two people were severely attacked.

The attack, which took place in the Centre of Churchill, occurred around five o'clock in the morning of November 1, when a young couple volunteered to accompany a friend home off the Halloween party. Floor accompanied is a common prevention in the city, in the months of October and November, since the polar bears range from land to ice zones closest to the Bay.

The bear, described by witnesses as a sub-adult, was killed later by Manitoba Conservation officers. Another bear, a mother with a baby, was also shot to death following the episode. The smallest was given a tranquilizer, being taken to the Zoo, Winnipeg.

The woman-as many of the witnesses of the attack-was a seasonal worker who came to Churchill to work at the restaurant during the busy tourist season. The man was a local resident, experienced in dealing with the bears.

According to the Guardian, this episode â€" the second violent attack since September â€" has shaken the small town of 900 people, on Hudson Bay and known as the polar bear capital of the world.

The attack was also a warning from the Arctic warming, derived from climate change. The loss of ice is taking the hungry bears to near humans â€" and hunting, with lethal consequences for both, claim scientists.

"We anticipate that, in uncertain times, the bears become hungry when the absence of sea ice is longer. Increasingly animals venture in the communities, in the villages, invade food caches, looking in garbage and attack people. We can predict that these types of events are more frequent and severe due to climate change, "said Steven Amstrup, Chief Scientist of Polar Bears International.

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Spent 11 years the British build a hobbit House by hand

For eleven years, Colin Stokes built an elaborate House of hobbit in Chedglow, Wiltshire, a lonely job and that culminated in a two-story magic property, which still today surprises its visitors.

Stokes, who bought the land in the years 80, admitted that he let himself be carried away by the project, eventually building a large House. "There were many loose rocks on the ground, started using them to build the barn. I started very slowly, but the construction was booming, "explained Stokes to the British press. "I think I got carried away, I got carried away."

The Briton, a plastic artist, used various ancient techniques of construction, made towers and stained glass by hand.

As a first step, the sexagenarian today intended to build a granary square. The photos below show her leaving to realize how excited he was.

See Hobbit houses 21 for children and the man who lived for 20 years in a House of hobbit.

The House has never had a draft or even drawing. Everything grew organically and depending on the creativity of the artist, day after day. "Don't call it hobbit House, never made a point that was. Is my barn, "he explains.

In 2000, the operation of a quarry next came withdraw peace to property, and Stokes sold his house/barn. "When I sold it, I began to dream of the House every night. I felt like I had lost something. It was a difficult decision but I think the best I've made, "he continued.

Now, the hobbit is highly requested by photographers, tourists and onlookers. See some of the pictures.

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From the garden to the table: journalist delivers vegetables and seasonal fruits at home (with video)

And if the vegetables and seasonal fruits, fresh, come to your home weekly, coming directly from the Earth and ready to eat? The dream of many passionate about sustainable food and nutrition is now a reality for families of Oeiras, Cascais, Sintra, Almada and Lisbon, through the project asks for Salsa.

Hampers delivery service of vegetables, fruits and herbs directly to consumers. These products are delivered, on time, by farmers with small-scale productions in the region of Arrábida and the local region.

"My family has always had a great grounding. At home, we always in the garden. When carrying the leftovers and doled out by his friends, was a success. They thought things were different, tastiest ", explained to the green economy responsible for the project, the journalist Ana Esteves.

Ana turned out to make the Calls on a project full-time Salsa, with a very simple idea: take the garden people's homes. "We don't have products with pesticides, normalized or cute. That we don't have, "jokes the entrepreneurial.

Every week, the Asks Salsa combines the time and place and delivering the hampers. Before, she already advised customers of the products list that exists at that time.

Ask Salsa delivers in the municipalities of Cascais, Oeiras, Almada and Seixal on Thursdays, between the 3:0 pm and 8:0 pm and goes to Lisbon on Friday afternoon. In Sintra, time will have to be combined.

See how you can be the client asks for Salsa and indulge in the episode 142 of the green economy.

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Jardim Botânico de Lisboa celebrates 135 years of history

Considered, at one time, one of the best in Europe, the Botanical Garden of Lisbon is one of the most important reserves of exotic species. Opened in 1878, the Garden celebrates 135 years next day on November 11.

Located between what is now the Avenida da Liberdade and the Príncipe Real district, the garden was planted between 1858 and 1878 in the former Royal College fence of nobles to support the teaching of Botany at the Polytechnic School. Built by the School Board, overseeing the installation of the garden went to José Maria Grande, Andrade Corvo and the Conde de Ficalho, which gathered a collection of more than 10,000 plants.

Over four hectares it is possible to find species of the various continents and the silence and tranquility are a constant presence. For these traits, the Botanical Garden of Lisbon has always constituted an important place of recreation and stroll among the student population and the residents of the surrounding areas, despite having been designed for teaching support

Currently, the Botanical Garden is integrated at the National Museum of Natural history and the University of Lisbon. In 2010, was considered a national monument.

Of the 135 anniversary celebrations plan part a photographic Marathon, planting a rose Bush "Beautiful", a concert by the Traditional singing group of the Instituto Superior Técnico and still a magusto.

Botanical Garden WINS funding for retraining

Over the years, and by lack of budget, some of the garden spaces were degrading and in need of an intervention to improve their conditions, into space can continue to be experienced by everyone, at the same time ensuring the preservation of its natural and historical heritage.

Green news record Savers about the degradation of the Botanical Garden.

However, the Botanical Garden won a birthday present, to be the big winner of the participatory budget Lisbon. The project for the recovery of the space was the most voted proposal by inhabitants in this year's Edition, which will allow for about € 500 million from the budget and activity plan of the city for 2014.

In total, there were registered more than 35,922 votes to 208 Assembly proposals made by citizens, and the proposal for the renovation of the garden got the most votes with 7,553 votes. The approved project involves the renovation of paths and water circulation system, the installation of terraces and kiosks, the creation of an area of lawn for recreation, the creation of a Mediterranean garden and the opening of the gate which gives access to the Praça da Alegria.

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Air pollution is preventing the Chinese Government to monitor citizens

In January 2013, the Government of China has installed about 20 million cameras in various public spaces of cities all over the country. However, the Chinese Executive is having difficulties in monitoring its citizens, due to the intense air pollution that exists in key urban centres. It's ironic, isn't it?

Last month, the South China Morning Post, the field of visibility in the city of Harbin was less than three meters. On days with high levels of pollution in the air, none of the cameras can capture through the dense layers of particles that are suspended in the atmosphere.

The cameras installed were prepared to be able to capture images through fog or smoke. But this phenomenon of atmospheric pollution, known as smog, prevents infrared cameras penetrate the polluted particles. In this way, the equipment is unable to capture images.

Faced with this problem, the Chinese Government could have opted to redouble its efforts, which are internationally viewed as controversial, to reduce levels of air pollution. However, the Executive chose to hire a team of scientists to optimize the capture system of Chambers.

"Our preliminary research indicates that the particles of smog are quite different, in optical terms, water particles that constitute the fog," says Yang Aiping, one of the experts in digital imaging which integrates the team hired, cites the South China Morning Post. To resolve this issue of "national security", Aiping indicates that his team will have to revise, or even rewrite, the algorithms used in some mathematical models used by cameras for image capture.

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Norway continues to look for engineers in Portugal

"The Portuguese have quality, work ethic and speak a good English." The statement belongs to Bent Bakken, first Secretary of the Royal Embassy of Norway, which highlighted the value of Portuguese engineers at the Conference work and live in Norway, organised by order of engineers.

According to the charge, the Norway continues to look for engineers in Portugal, an assertion borne out by Eli Syvertsen, Counsellor of EURES â€" European employment services network, which presented some of the many job opportunities "in a country where the average monthly salary is € 4,500, one of the highest in Europe, and where the Portuguese workers are all right visas".

The responsible enhanced employment opportunities for engineers in Portuguese companies Qmatec â€" "that already employs several"-, Norsafe, Origo Solutions and NOV (National Oiwell Varco), company that has an ongoing recruitment process for the unit that opened recently in Portugal.

According to the Build, the Conference was aimed at promoting "the contact between jobseekers and employers interested in recruiting outside the country", and is more one of the demonstrations of Norwegian industry's interest in Portuguese professionals â€" in this case, us engineers.

Photo: Norwegian village, under Creative Commons license

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