The 24 Hours Online blogger Laohu ‘Tiger Temple’ Miao, who spent months earlier this year blogging the stories of destitute Beijing residents whose makeshift homes were harmonized to make way for the Olympics brings us a post today about a fire yesterday not far from the Olympic Bird Nest which began in portable toilets used […]
Saving the coral biodiversity of St. Martin’s island
St. Martin’s, a small continental island in the Bay of Bengal, is located on the southern most tip of Bangladesh separated from the mainland by a channel which is about 9 km wide. The distance between the island and Teknaf (the head of mainland) is about 34 km. It is said that in 1926, the […]
What is the source of allethrin?
Allethrins are compounds used in household insecticides like mosquito coils because they have low toxicity for humans.They are sourced from chrysanthemum flowers,found in Asia and eastern Europe.These plants,which have large white,yellow,pink or red flower heads,are cultivated for ornamental,culinary or insecticide preparations purposes.The flowers are pulverized and the allethrin compounds found in the seed cells are […]
Build Your Own Water Garden
If the idea of a tranquil woodland pond in your own back yard appeals to you, go ahead and create one! With materials available today, in about a month you could have a peaceful water garden, reflecting billowy white summer clouds, just a short walk away. Creating that garden is no more difficult nor expensive […]
Koi Fish
The koi fish belong to the common carp species Cyprinus carpio. The origin of koi fish is from Caspian and black seas of Eastern Asia. They are very similar to goldfish and also breaded very similarly. Koi fish are grown for ornamental reasons. The breeding of koi fish first became popular among rice farmers of […]
LIverpool 2008 – European Capital of Culture – May and June events
The Liverpool Streets Ahead Weekend The Liverpool Streets Ahead Weekend takes place between 24th – 26th May around St George’s Hall and in the City Centre. According to the organizers “There will be shows on every corner, roaming acts along the streets, surprises in the squares and shop windows, and performers hanging 60 feet […]
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