Saturday, February 15, 2014

Animals also fall in love

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If you are already tired of seeing images of passion between humans, especially today, then relax with some photographs that reveal that Valentine's day is a celebration not just ours.

Over the last year, several photographers have captured moments of tenderness between animals â€" their species or between species.

The images we share below show that animals can be so unromantic as humans. Well see.

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Balls of weeds invade American city

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The city of Clovis, New Mexico, United States, was invaded by huge balls of weeds with up to 2.5 meters, who arrived to prevent the inhabitants to leave the House. These balls suggest during several days, coming from the desert, as strong winds pushed them to Clovis.

"We couldn't get out of the garage," explained Eddie Ward to KRQE. "We live here for 23 years and we've never seen anything like this. Is impressive ".

Ward and his mother were some of the citizens of Clovis that agreed this week, with thousands of Russian Thistles at the door. This harmful invader Eurasian steppe arrived in 1800, and is now a common weed throughout the American West.

This plant, which depletes the water of lands parched and has few or no use, quickly became ubiquitous in these regions. There are copies of the size of cars, inclusive.

Each winter, when the plants wither and die, they begin to roll with the wind to spread their nefarious seeds, hundreds of thousands of them, for several kilometers around.

See some of the scary pictures.

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Friday, February 14, 2014

20 suggestions of ethics to offer lingerie for Valentine's day

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Buying a gift to offer to the better half is almost obligatory on Valentine's day. Perfumes, teddies, flowers, jewelry, lingerie ... the options are many. But before you go running to buy any of these gifts get to know these 20 suggestions for ethical lingerie â€" indicated by Ecotourre.

Many have the awareness that it is possible to buy the latest fashion trends but are made ethically and ecologically. But many do not know that this also applies to underwear, which is made in a sustainable way, environmentally friendly and without being produced by child labour.

1. dare as much as you can

Designed for people with more curves, this lingerie is made by hand in downtown Los Angeles from bamboo fabric. Although it still has a small collection, mark Clare Bare intends to release soon a few more pieces.

2. from New York with love

The Lilipaiche is a brand created by three Japanese who had moved to New York and created a line of women's underwear, made from organic cotton, silk, satin and linen.

3. Organically his

Did you ever think that it is possible to make silk clothes without having to sacrifice the silkworm and without spoiling the natural fabric? Ayten Gasson is one of the brands that uses this technique for making their line of lingerie, including this beautiful sweater at night.

4. evil ways

Catalogs directly from 1960, The Loved One creates lingerie lines inspired by the pin-ups and past trends.

5.Mariposa

Sexy doesn't have to be a synonym for a parade of bodies stripped. The PACT creates comfortable underwear for the day-by-day, made from organic cotton, which is also sexy.

6. the devil also likes details

Made in the United States, from silk charmeuse, the Between the Sheets lingerie, combines the comfort and the Art Deco details in each piece.

7. sugar and Spice

Lace, bows and tutus are some of the details present in the lingerie Zinke, made in the United States.

8. Under cover

It is said that what counts is the interior. Given this premise, Daisy Elizabeth & created a line of lingerie, discreet, made from fabrics with low environmental impact, such as organic cotton, recycled polyester, recycled nylon and cellulose fibers.

Gross 9.em

The Bazsarózsa create uncomplicated lingerie pieces of simple appearance, but with small details that impart a refined touch. The line is made from organic cotton.

10. opposites attract

Made to order from Washington, Sandmaiden clothing is made from organic cotton.

11. Design star

Designed by the prestigious international fashion designer Stella McCartney, Stella underwear line is all in nude tones, with many ornaments and lace, made from organic cotton and recycled metal parts.

12. two Charm

Organic cotton Loup Charmant, Ecoutorre says, is a burlesque show to two.

13. peach Tones

Pastel peach and sleepwear of WARDS is made entirely from organic cotton fiber and dyed with inks of formaldehyde.

14.Ooh the the

Made from bamboo, cotton sleepwear of Eberjey is modestly immodest.

15. everything is said

In the Hanky Panky organic cotton has a wide range of underwear for the day-to-day in a wide range of colors.

16. totally American

Totally made by hand in the United States, this line of lingerie of Flint and Tinder is limited.

17. Crown of glory

The Naked Princess prepares bodies made from organic fibers with a touch of French elegance.

18.Corações

Why not have several hearts in various parts of the body? This is the suggestion of Only Hearts for this special day.

19. short pieces

Vintage-inspired lingerie pieces is what provides the collection of Deborah Marquit, of New York.

20.Baixo impact

Made in Portland, Maine, parts of the line of the Brook There are dyed with low impact dyes.

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London already has the first fleet of electric taxis

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London already has to circulate in the streets the first fleet of electric taxis. The British capital's mayor, Boris Johnson, had established 2018 as the deadline for all new taxis do not produce carbon emissions, but this date may be anticipated.

This first fleet, composed of 20 new taxis, was manufactured by the same company that launched the trams of London less than two years ago, referred to BusinessGreen. The new vehicles can go up to 299 with a single recharge.

In July, some 50 electric taxis should be introduced in London streets. According to Boris Johnson, taxis are responsible for one-third of carbon emissions in London.

Taxis gather thus to trams, hydrogen and the 120 buses using cooking oil as fuel, which already operate on the streets of London. The municipality's intention is to have a fleet of 1,700 green buses in 2016.

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Clothes line can help curb spread of bacteria in public transport

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Health authorities from several countries are becoming concerned about the increasing number of infections caused by bacteria resistant to antibiotics â€" and the lack of new drugs capable of fighting. Public transport, according to those, are an important source of contamination and transmission of diseases, such as tuberculosis.

In response to this problem, the American company gravitytank innovation consulting designed a line of clothing called Straphanger, which aims to reduce the spread of bacteria in public transport.

Second minus one Car, the initiative is part of a broader project to realize citizens for the transmission of diseases in public transport-Project that resulted from Transfer case study developed by gravitytank.

"Fundamentally, what transmits diseases is the touch", revealed Amy Seng, a strategist on gravitytank. "People touch the walls, in the seats â€" or splashes on the surfaces. These are only garments that have a design adapted to minimize the touch. "

The clothing line part a cuff anti-microbial that offers a "place" safe for the passengers you sneeze and removes easily â€" allowing for frequent washings, a facial mask with anti-microbial lining that filters the air, a jacket with a high collar lined with fleece anti-microbial and gloves that slide inside the pole sleeves.

The complete line of antibacterial clothes is still a pocket on his wrist to put the pass which allows contactless validation and a backpack designed for overcrowded spaces.

In addition to this outfit, the Transfer Project also proposes a series of infrastructure and ideas to curb the spread of bacteria in transport, such as subway or bus stops put that allow people to travel safely and comfortably, without having to touch the surfaces, and disinfect the rings of support. Other suggestions pass put metro stations compartments so that passengers can disinfect their hands.

This project comes at a time when Group of Portuguese and American researchers have concluded that public buses in the city of Lisbon are an important source of contamination and transmission of the bacteria MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), which are responsible for hospital-acquired infections and may even lead to death.

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Thursday, February 13, 2014

The Russian billionaire who saved 140 dogs in Sochi

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Half the world is watching in Sochi, which in these days is hosting the Winter Olympics. However, this Russian city has been at the Centre of attention of the international press not only for the games and not for the best reasons.

First by the substantial value inherent in the Organization of the Olympics, what makes these games the most expensive ever. After the bad conditions given to athletes and journalists, who began to be revealed in the press and finally the decision to cull more than 2,000 dogs and stray cats, a decision of the Organization for which the site became "more clean and safe".

However, despite appearing to have fate condemned, a man kept these dogs were exterminated. Oleg Deripaska, one of the richest men in Russia, built a shelter for the animals, on elevation of Sochi. "I found my first dog on the streets of my village. It was a very close friend for almost five years, "said the millionaire.

Initially the animals were attracted by construction workers of the Olympic Park, which fed and took care of the dogs. But quickly the animals began to interfere with the tests in preparation for the opening ceremony and even animals that have bitten children, second describes the company hired to take the animals. It was then that the authorities decided to take more drastic measures: slaughter the animals.

Oleg Deripaska (in the first picture) then decided to act and an animal rescue team started collecting animals from the streets and taking them to the shelter. Were saved about 140 animals and some have already managed to a new home.

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White roofs can help in the fight against climate change? Depends On.

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The white-painted roofs can help in the fight against climate change? And the green roofs? A paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences addressed these two themes and the answer, oddly enough, is the same: it depends on the region where they are located.

The study was developed in the United States and explained, for example, that this type of roofs do not produce many effects in the North of the country â€" but work in the South. On the other hand, and when it comes specifically to roofs painted white, they get better results in Florida in the Southeast, in California, in the Pacific.

According to Kill Georgescu, scientist of sustainability at Arizona State University and lead author of the study, the roofs are important primarily in urban areas, heated by the asphalt.

An example are the green roofs New Yorkers, one of the major trends of the city's sustainability and that helped reduce the use of air conditioning.

The work used climate models to examine six megacities. "Our study shows that geography matters," said Georgescu. In the case of northern cities, energy saving by using less electricity in the summer is aborted by the requirement of heating in winter.

"The evaluation of consequences that extend beyond the surface temperatures approaching, as precipitation and energy demands, reveals important factors that sometimes are not taken into account," concluded the researchers, according to the Nature World News.

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