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Did not know about this before. Thanks. Quite useful info. :thumb:
Very important for Women
A necessary information whenever a hotel, shop changing room began to change in front of the mirror or stranger, before the mirror by the self test. Keep your nail surface mirrors for Hydro.
If your nail tip and tip of his image in the middle of the gap, the shisha is perfect. But if don't see any gap between the two, i.e. magnifying just name. The person standing behind the glass you can see easily.
This information is important because, as a person may stand behind your pulling pictures MMS or heroic.
A necessary information whenever a hotel, shop changing room began to change in front of the mirror or stranger, before the mirror by the self test. Keep your nail surface mirrors for Hydro.
If your nail tip and tip of his image in the middle of the gap, the shisha is perfect. But if don't see any gap between the two, i.e. magnifying just name. The person standing behind the glass you can see easily.
This information is important because, as a person may stand behind your pulling pictures MMS or heroic.
The Man Who Planted a Forest - Abdul Kareem
Abdul Kareem, 66, of Parappa, Kasargod, Kerala had a liking to ‘Kavu’, the sacred forests of Kerala, right from his childhood. He would frequently visit his wife’s house in Puliyankulam village and it was during such visits that he noticed the barren hillside land nearby. In 1977, as if on an impulse, he bought five acres of the land for Rs 3750. The people nearby and even his family were not able to comprehend his action, and he became a laughing stock in the locality. The property had only a single well that remained almost dry throughout the year. Since it could not provide enough to water the saplings that he planted, he would carry water in cans from outside sources on his two-wheeler. This continued for three years, at the end of which, nature started responding to his unrelenting efforts and the trees actually started growing.
Kareem in his wonderful creation
The change was now to be seen – birds came in flocks and helped Kareem by bringing seeds of umpteen varieties and started setting their nests in this new haven. Soon other forms of life also appeared. The ecosystem was developing at a good pace. In the meanwhile, Kareem bought another 27 acres of land and planted trees all over the place with the new-found vigour, motivated by the fruits of his efforts.
One notable feature of Kareem’s forest (that is what the Department of Tourism, Kerala Government, calls this place) which makes it a forest in the true sense is that Kareem never tried to interfere in its natural development once it started sustaining itself, rather he gamely prevented anything and everything that would interfere with the natural growth of his forest. He has never weeded the forest; neither does he sweep away the fallen leaves. There is no effort for intervention of any kind.
The forest has brought about amazing changes to the surroundings. The once dry well in the plot is now brimming with pure, fresh water. The underground water table in an area of about 10 kilometers has risen, it is said. The temperature inside the forest is markedly cooler than outside. Kareem has been living inside the forest since 1986, keeping constant vigil on his creation, which is dearer to him than anything. Visitors are allowed inside, even to stay as paying guests for a few days, provided they comply with Kareem’s regulations. Plastic is banned inside the forest; so is the use of automobiles. Wild partying, loud noises – all are a strict no-no.
The lush green 32 acres of ‘Kareem’s Forest’ that was once a barren land!
Kareem has resisted various offers to commercialize the forest and to turn it into a theme park. Recognition has come from various corners, including the Sahara Parivar award, Limca Books Person of the year and so on. Visitors have come from many foreign countries. Still, one sincerely doubts whether this gem of a man has received the deserving attention from his homeland. However, for those who know him, the man who was once a laughing stock, has now grown colossal in stature, along with his creation – one that generations will cherish.
Chinchu has a UG degree in Computer Science and Post-graduate degrees in Psychology and Sociology. Born and brought up in a village in southern Kerala, he is an activist of Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad (KSSP), a Right-Livelihood Award winning People’s Science Movement based in Kerala. He is also associated with the Free Software Movement in Kerala, and the Left Progressive Movement. Having been a National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteer during his school and college days, he is a lover of nature and of letters. He holds people who actually do something for the conservation of the planet in great reverence. Traveling solo and reading are two passions of his life.
:clap::clapping::clapping::clap:
Source :http://www.thebetterindia.com/7621/tbi-heroes-abdul-kareem-the-man-who-planted-a-forest/
(All images courtesy: MalayalaLokum.com)
Abdul Kareem, 66, of Parappa, Kasargod, Kerala had a liking to ‘Kavu’, the sacred forests of Kerala, right from his childhood. He would frequently visit his wife’s house in Puliyankulam village and it was during such visits that he noticed the barren hillside land nearby. In 1977, as if on an impulse, he bought five acres of the land for Rs 3750. The people nearby and even his family were not able to comprehend his action, and he became a laughing stock in the locality. The property had only a single well that remained almost dry throughout the year. Since it could not provide enough to water the saplings that he planted, he would carry water in cans from outside sources on his two-wheeler. This continued for three years, at the end of which, nature started responding to his unrelenting efforts and the trees actually started growing.
Kareem in his wonderful creation
The change was now to be seen – birds came in flocks and helped Kareem by bringing seeds of umpteen varieties and started setting their nests in this new haven. Soon other forms of life also appeared. The ecosystem was developing at a good pace. In the meanwhile, Kareem bought another 27 acres of land and planted trees all over the place with the new-found vigour, motivated by the fruits of his efforts.
One notable feature of Kareem’s forest (that is what the Department of Tourism, Kerala Government, calls this place) which makes it a forest in the true sense is that Kareem never tried to interfere in its natural development once it started sustaining itself, rather he gamely prevented anything and everything that would interfere with the natural growth of his forest. He has never weeded the forest; neither does he sweep away the fallen leaves. There is no effort for intervention of any kind.
The forest has brought about amazing changes to the surroundings. The once dry well in the plot is now brimming with pure, fresh water. The underground water table in an area of about 10 kilometers has risen, it is said. The temperature inside the forest is markedly cooler than outside. Kareem has been living inside the forest since 1986, keeping constant vigil on his creation, which is dearer to him than anything. Visitors are allowed inside, even to stay as paying guests for a few days, provided they comply with Kareem’s regulations. Plastic is banned inside the forest; so is the use of automobiles. Wild partying, loud noises – all are a strict no-no.
The lush green 32 acres of ‘Kareem’s Forest’ that was once a barren land!
Kareem has resisted various offers to commercialize the forest and to turn it into a theme park. Recognition has come from various corners, including the Sahara Parivar award, Limca Books Person of the year and so on. Visitors have come from many foreign countries. Still, one sincerely doubts whether this gem of a man has received the deserving attention from his homeland. However, for those who know him, the man who was once a laughing stock, has now grown colossal in stature, along with his creation – one that generations will cherish.
Chinchu has a UG degree in Computer Science and Post-graduate degrees in Psychology and Sociology. Born and brought up in a village in southern Kerala, he is an activist of Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad (KSSP), a Right-Livelihood Award winning People’s Science Movement based in Kerala. He is also associated with the Free Software Movement in Kerala, and the Left Progressive Movement. Having been a National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteer during his school and college days, he is a lover of nature and of letters. He holds people who actually do something for the conservation of the planet in great reverence. Traveling solo and reading are two passions of his life.
:clap::clapping::clapping::clap:
Source :http://www.thebetterindia.com/7621/tbi-heroes-abdul-kareem-the-man-who-planted-a-forest/
(All images courtesy: MalayalaLokum.com)
A Hobby That Hurts
Without Non Injury We can not Liberate from Births and Deaths said : Lord Buddha
People are very strange , one side they feed food for Fish in Rivers for Spirituality and after that in house they cook fish that is not Ahimsa : Kabirdas Ji
“The scientific literature is quite clear. Anatomically, physiologically and biologically, the pain system in fish is virtually the same as in birds and mammals”.
When they are yanked from the water, fish begin to suffocate. Their gills often collapse, and their swim bladders can rupture because of the sudden change in pressure. It’s a truly horrific experience for the animals – who feel pain, just as we do.
Dr Donald Broom, a former scientific adviser to the British government, explains, “The scientific literature is quite clear. Anatomically, physiologically and biologically, the pain system in fish is virtually the same as in birds and mammals”.
Just because an angler tosses a fish back into the water doesn’t mean that the animal hasn’t been harmed.
Studies show that fish who are caught and then returned to the water suffer such severe physiological stress that they often die of shock. Fish often swallow hooks, and anglers may try to retrieve a hook by shoving their fingers or pliers down the fish’s throat, ripping out not just the hook but also some of the fish’s throat and guts as well. When fish are handled, the protective coating on their bodies is disturbed. These and other injuries make fish easy targets for predators once they are returned to the water.
According to one fishery expert, catch-and-release victims “could be vulnerable to predators, unable to swim away, or if nesting, not capable of fending off nest raiders. Some guarding males could in fact abandon the nest”.
What You Can Do
You can love the great outdoors without maiming or killing animals. By all means, take a walk along the riverbank – but leave your fishing rod behind. And please, challenge anyone who claims that fish can’t feel pain or argues that catch-and-release fishing isn’t cruel. Angling isn’t a harmless pastime – it’s a cruel blood sport.
FACTBOX
• Britain’s 4 million anglers catch approximately 200 million fish each year.
• Up to 43 per cent of fish released after being caught die within six days, according to researchers at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
• Like birds, many fish build nests where they raise their babies. Others collect little rocks off the seafloor to make hiding places where they can rest.
• In many areas, such as memory, fish’s cognitive powers match or exceed those of “higher” vertebrates, including non-human primates.
• Other animals suffer for angling, too. Fishing litter is a major hazard for wildlife such as mice, voles, swans and hedgehogs.
SOURCE:
http://www.peta.org.uk/issues/animals-not-use-entertain
Without Non Injury We can not Liberate from Births and Deaths said : Lord Buddha
People are very strange , one side they feed food for Fish in Rivers for Spirituality and after that in house they cook fish that is not Ahimsa : Kabirdas Ji
“The scientific literature is quite clear. Anatomically, physiologically and biologically, the pain system in fish is virtually the same as in birds and mammals”.
When they are yanked from the water, fish begin to suffocate. Their gills often collapse, and their swim bladders can rupture because of the sudden change in pressure. It’s a truly horrific experience for the animals – who feel pain, just as we do.
Dr Donald Broom, a former scientific adviser to the British government, explains, “The scientific literature is quite clear. Anatomically, physiologically and biologically, the pain system in fish is virtually the same as in birds and mammals”.
Just because an angler tosses a fish back into the water doesn’t mean that the animal hasn’t been harmed.
Studies show that fish who are caught and then returned to the water suffer such severe physiological stress that they often die of shock. Fish often swallow hooks, and anglers may try to retrieve a hook by shoving their fingers or pliers down the fish’s throat, ripping out not just the hook but also some of the fish’s throat and guts as well. When fish are handled, the protective coating on their bodies is disturbed. These and other injuries make fish easy targets for predators once they are returned to the water.
According to one fishery expert, catch-and-release victims “could be vulnerable to predators, unable to swim away, or if nesting, not capable of fending off nest raiders. Some guarding males could in fact abandon the nest”.
What You Can Do
You can love the great outdoors without maiming or killing animals. By all means, take a walk along the riverbank – but leave your fishing rod behind. And please, challenge anyone who claims that fish can’t feel pain or argues that catch-and-release fishing isn’t cruel. Angling isn’t a harmless pastime – it’s a cruel blood sport.
FACTBOX
• Britain’s 4 million anglers catch approximately 200 million fish each year.
• Up to 43 per cent of fish released after being caught die within six days, according to researchers at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
• Like birds, many fish build nests where they raise their babies. Others collect little rocks off the seafloor to make hiding places where they can rest.
• In many areas, such as memory, fish’s cognitive powers match or exceed those of “higher” vertebrates, including non-human primates.
• Other animals suffer for angling, too. Fishing litter is a major hazard for wildlife such as mice, voles, swans and hedgehogs.
SOURCE:
http://www.peta.org.uk/issues/animals-not-use-entertain
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