Thursday 31 October 2013

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Wednesday 23 October 2013

Trees... The Gold Detectors!


Scientists from CSIRO made the discovery and have published their findings in the journal Nature Communications.
"The eucalyptus acts as a hydraulic pump – its roots extend tens of metres into the ground and draw up water containing the gold. As the gold is likely to be toxic to the plant, it’s moved to the leaves and branches where it can be released or shed to the ground," CSIRO geochemist Dr Mel Lintern said.
"The leaves could be used in combination with other tools as a more cost effective and environmentally friendly exploration technique."
Dr Mel Lintern, CSIRO geochemist
The discovery is unlikely to start an old-time gold rush – the "nuggets" are about one-fifth the diameter of a human hair. However, it could provide a golden opportunity for mineral exploration, as the leaves or soil underneath the trees could indicate gold ore deposits buried up to tens of metres underground and under sediments that are up to 60 million years old.
"The leaves could be used in combination with other tools as a more cost effective and environmentally friendly exploration technique," Dr Lintern said.
"By sampling and analysing vegetation for traces of minerals, we may get an idea of what’s happening below the surface without the need to drill. It’s a more targeted way of searching for minerals that reduces costs and impact on the environment.
"Eucalyptus trees are so common that this technique could be widely applied across Australia. It could also be used to find other metals such as zinc and copper."
Using CSIRO’s Maia detector for x-ray elemental imaging at the Australian Synchrotron, the research team was able to locate and see the gold in the leaves. The Synchrotron produced images depicting the gold, which would otherwise have been untraceable.
"Our advanced x-ray imaging enabled the researchers to examine the leaves and produce clear images of the traces of gold and other metals, nestled within their structure," principal scientist at the Australian Synchrotron Dr David Paterson said.
"Before enthusiasts rush to prospect this gold from the trees or even the leaf litter, you need to know that these are tiny nuggets, which are about one-fifth the diameter of a human hair and generally invisible by other techniques and equipment."
CSIRO research using natural materials, such as calcrete and laterite in soils, for mineral exploration has led to many successful ore deposit discoveries in regional Australia. The outcomes of the research provide a direct boost to the national economy.

For More: CSIRO
Access the full paper at Nature Communications [external link] 

Saturday 19 October 2013

What Should Grow In The Winter?

Up until the end of October there is a good range that can be sown to supplement the leeks, parsnips and sprouts that should already be settled in. Except for garlic, onion sets, asparagus and cabbages, I sow in modules in my cold frame or greenhouse and plant out as mini-plants a few weeks later. Alternatively, sow outside and cover with fleece or perforated polythene. And don't forget pests: slugs and snails are less of a threat now as they start to hibernate, but they can still ruin tender young seedlings.
BROAD BEANS
I always autumn-sow broad beans. As well as having more time than I do in spring, it stops nutrients leaching through otherwise fallow soil, which allows its structure to deteriorate. They are ready a good month earlier than those sown in April, and they don't get black fly. If the beans are in an exposed position and grow too tall (above a foot ) over winter, they can wave around and split just above ground level, so put in canes or sticks and string if necessary. Good autumn varieties are Aquadulce Claudia (AGM) and Super Aquadulce. Don't forget, broad bean tops are delicious wilted with butter. If you pick out some tops to cook before the pods are formed you will delay pod production, which can help stagger your crop. Small pods are delicious cooked and eaten whole.
ASPARAGUS
Asparagus varieties are now available for autumn planting, which helps them establish that bit quicker. Thompson & Morgan is offering Ariane, Guelph Millennium, Pacific 2000 and Purple Pacific. Although a common perception is that asparagus beds are hard work, in my experience if you get the bed weed-free, as with other perennial vegetables, they take far less work than annual vegetables. You do wait for two years before you can cut them, but it is a small price to pay for a gourmet extravaganza
PEAS AND PEA SHOOTS
For a late spring crop, it's worth trying sowing seeds now, especially in mild areas. If you sow direct into the ground, plant them one inch deep and relatively closely at about one inch apart, to make up for a higher loss rate.
Plant in groups of three lines all 12in apart to form thick rows, and make each thick row 18in apart. With peas, don't forget the pea shoots are tasty: just pick off the tips and add to stir fries and salads for that intense, delicious fresh pea flavour. Meteor is a first early variety and overwinters well. To speed up germination, put seeds on a wet kitchen towel on a plate and sow (in modules) when the root starts to develop.
GARLIC
This is the easiest crop to grow. Plant the cloves individually to a depth of 2.5in deep on light soils and a lot less deep on heavy soils, but always a minimum of one inch below the surface. The distance should be about one foot apart each way. If you suffered from rust this year, in addition to rotation try hoeing in sulphate of potash in February/March.
Otherwise, spraying with a sulphur-based compound helps. Solent Wight is a trusty variety (stores well and has large cloves), but this year I am putting in a new variety, Province. It is available from The Garlic Farm (www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk) and has huge cloves.
ONIONS, SPRING ONIONS AND SHALLOTS
There are quite a few varieties of onions from sets that can go in now. This is the easiest way to grow onions, and they can be harvested earlier on in the year. Electric is a good red set, Radar a good yellow and Shakespeare is a highly reliable white. Sow some spring onions now: White Lisbon Winter Hardy (from T&M) is a good one. Many garden centres have shallots available for planting now, Jermor is out there already - normally I plant these in December or after Christmas, but I will pop some in and see. Shallots, with their sweet, subtle flavour, are becoming trendier, and they store well.
WINTER LETTUCE
My cut-and-come again varieties, such as Niche Mixed, were sown a few weeks ago. But you can still sow a really hardy variety, Meraviglia d'Inverno San Martino, and plant it out under fleece or a perforated polythene sheet. I have picked it right through the winter in previous years, and in milder winters left it unprotected once it establishes. Winter Gem is a good new variety from T&M, and can be sown right through the winter till January in a cold frame.
LAMBS LETTUCE
This is a good filler: it's undemanding, easy to grow and useful for bulking out the salad bowl. It is useful in that it does not need high light levels and tolerates low temperatures, and so can be sown up until the end of October outside; it can be picked until December or into the new year with some fleece or milder weather. It can be a cut and come again or left as a singleton. If you are short of space, you could broadcast some in between your spring cabbage plants. Seeds of Italy (www.seedsofitaly.com) offers Verte de Cambrai and D'Olanda; T&M offers Cavallo.
SPINACH
This is another vegetable that is very popular now. We pick it younger and just wilt the leaves rather than ruin it with overcooking. Great in salads, too. Useful varieties that will tolerate being sown now until the end of October are Riccio d'Asti and Merlo Nero (Seeds of Italy). The big advantage of autumn sowing is that there is no tendency to bolt.
SUGARSNAP PEAS
Although not usually known for sowing now, if you choose a variety such as Snow Pea Gigante Svizzero (Seeds of Italy) you can get slow growth (as with all the peas) over winter to produce a crop of smallish, edible pods earlier next year. Sugarsnap peas are a firm favourite of mine: you get far more of that great fresh pea flavour than you do from just using the pea, and they are highly versatile.
10 SPRING CABBAGE
If you ring around your local garden centres, you might well find some spring cabbage plants left. Plant 12in apart each way and earth up the soil around their stems after they have got going to help them against the cold. If it gets icy in colder areas, fleece or cloches can help. You can thin early plants for spring greens and leave the rest to heart up. Watch out for pigeons.
Original Article At: Telegraph UK

Do You Know About Cannulated Cow?



This is a ruminal cannula. A system applied to some animals by veterinarians, which consists in opening a hole on the cow's side for permanent access to her stomach. Once the cannula is installed, they can just reach into the stomach of the cow to get a sample of the food to be analyzed. To avoid the gastric juices from running out the cannula, the cannula is covered with a provided plastic stopper, which enables the cow to have a ''normal'' life.
The purpose of this method is to investigate the digestive process of each feed which is supplied to the cow, always with the purpose of obtaining the greatest possible productivity in milk and meat, saving in every possible cost. This is one of many incredible and gruesome experiments which are performed daily, in a society that values non-human animals as objects for use and consumption. The only way to fight this cruel exploitation suffered by animals is NOT to participate in it.

For More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannulated_cow

Friday 18 October 2013

Store Onion & Garlic In Your Kitchen For At Least 3 Months

This is such a simple idea that will enable you to keep your onions, garlic and shallots fresh, firm and tasty for MONTHS! No more moldy, rotten, sprouting onions!




Read More: The Yummy Life

It's Illegal All Over The World...!


In the near future an exhibition is going to organized by "Royal Orientals Shop 29 Pc Hotel" at PC Hotel Lahore, Pakistan. Is anyone know about the legal status of this event...???

Shahtoosh literally means the ‘king of fine wool’ in Persian. It is made from the down fur of the Chiru antelope found in India, China and Nepal. It lives at an altitude of 5,000 metres and above and has extremely light fur that is incredibly warm as well.
Chiru are shy and solitary by nature that makes creating an accurate assessment of their population difficult.
Because of its fine quality, it was also hard to weave into a cloth but the artisans of Kashmir, who were already making fine pashmina shawls (made from the wool of the pashmina goat), had the skills to weave this fine fur into a fabric. It is said that Mirza Muhammad Haider Dughlat, who ruled Kashmir from 1540 to 1551, was the first one to introduce shahtoosh weaving to the region. To this day, this craft of weaving fine pashmina and shahtoosh shawls is almost solely restricted to this region.
With their arrival into the subcontinent, the British were the first ones to recognise the importance of, and introduce, fine pashmina and shahtoosh shawls to the world. And with the decline of the popularity of mink and fur coats in the United States in the early 1980s, the shahtoosh took their place as a highly coveted and prized wardrobe accessory.
Today, a shahtoosh shawl can sell for anywhere between Rs 300,000 to Rs 1,500,000 depending on its quality and embroidery. A shahtoosh shawl is so fine that a standard one-by-two metre shawl can be pulled through a finger ring.
Unfortunately, unlike the pashmina shawl, which can be made by shearing off wool from live pashmina goats, the down fur of the Chiru can only be obtained by poaching and murdering them. Due to this trade, the animal has almost become extinct in Nepal.
Chiru: here today, (almost) gone tomorrow
According to a World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) estimate, there are around 75,000 to 100,000 Chirus living in the wild today.
“That is not a huge population for an antelope, especially a slow-breeding one like the Chiru,” said Uzma Khan, the Director Biodiversity at the WWF in Pakistan, “they give birth to one offspring per year and half of those die within two months of their birth.” In the past 20 years alone, there has been an alarming 50 per cent decline in the antelopes’ population.
Drop that shawl: the ban on shahtoosh
“Usually provincial wildlife laws prevent exploitation of local species and for special exotic species there are bills,” related Uzma Khan. Shahtoosh was banned internationally when the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites) came into force in 1975. It is banned in over 150 countries around the world. Possessing a shahtoosh shawl (without a permit) in these countries can result in the imposition of a heavy fine and imprisonment.
A high-profile campaign from the mid to late 1990s in the United States where several celebrities and socialites were targeted and asked to surrender their prized shawls popularised the ban. It was banned in India in 1991 and formally in Jammu and Kashmir in 2000.
“It was approved early last year,” related Uzma Khan talking about where Pakistan stood on the ban, “The ban was made under a convention of which Pakistan is a signatory.”
What about those who already possess a shahtoosh shawl? “If it was bought as a personal item many, many years ago, then it’s fine to keep one,” responded Uzma Khan, “But if you have shahtoosh and intend to use it for commercial purposes, then you require a Cites permit. It’s illegal all over the world.”
Demise of a centuries old family tradition
When the trade was banned in Jammu and Kashmir in 2000, thousands of workers not only lost their livelihoods but also a very important tradition — the craft of weaving shahtoosh shawls had been passed down through generations for centuries.
“When a species has declined to an extent that its trade has been banned, that essentially means that it was badly exploited,” said Uzma Khan, “Conservation is never against taking animals as long as it is done sustainably. WWF supports trophy-hunting programmes because they sustain communities and protect wildlife. There are other options (perhaps other animals such as sheep) that these families can adapt their skills and trade to.”
Can these antelopes be bred in captivity?
Advocates of the shahtoosh industry claim that a possible solution would be to breed the antelope in specialised farms to increase their population.
Chirus are solitary animals that are found on mountains and steep slopes,” responded Uzma Khan to the suggestion, “It would be very difficult to breed them because they live in a very special environment that is hard to replicate.
“Animals that are solitary, as the Chiru, are usually very shy. Experience tells us such species are hard to breed,” she emphasised adding that efforts to breed the Grey Goral, another species of small mountain antelope, found in Pakistan and on the brink of extinction, haven’t been successful.
Alive and underground
A lot of alleged shahtoosh (or ‘toosh’ as they are also called in the local lingo) shawls that are sold in the market are heavily mixed with cashmere or are cashmere shawls being sold to unsuspecting customers. But that doesn’t mean the trade in shahtoosh has ceased completely.
Despite the ban, the underground trade in shahtoosh shawls continues to this day. These precious shawls are often smuggled through Tibet, Bhutan and China, and are still highly coveted by the members of the world’s rich and powerful. In some places, especially in Kashmir, it is a tradition and considered a matter of great pride and prestige for a newly wed bride to have at least one shahtoosh shawl in her dowry.
Before you get tempted to spend money on a shawl so exquisite that it can pass through a ring easily, with embroidery so fine that it makes you wonder whether a divine hand was involved in making it, ask yourself: is there blood on your shawl?
Read More At:Dawn News

Saturday 12 October 2013

Treat Your Digestive Problem With Nature

I know too many people that have become accustomed to living with digestive disorders such as abdominal pain and bloating, irritable bowel and constipation. Digestive problems are particularly common in Western society and have become part of the daily routine for many of us, but in normal condition they are not supposed to appear at all. I believe it is important to get to the root of the problem and treat it.

Gastrointestinal disorders may suggest more serious diseases, such as anemia, caused by a lack of certain dietary components in our body. The most common problems related to the digestive tract are diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel, bowel inflammation, heartburn and stomach ulcers. These usually result from several reasons:
Poor nutrition: loads of sugars and simple carbohydrates, consumption of artificial sweeteners, caffeine and alcohol, avoiding dietary fiber and eating too much food.
Unhealthy lifestyle: smoking, lack of exercise, lack of sleep, eating before bedtime and emotional stress.
Allergy and food sensitivity: food sensitivity can be caused by a lack of lactase which is responsible for breaking down milk sugar, or because the immune system mistakenly identifies the food as dangerous component and therefore works against it.
Viral infections: infections that damage the digestive system and lead to many diseases such as under-active thyroid gland, diabetes or a hiatal hernia.
Medications: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics that destroy the friendly bacteria in the gut, synthetic hormones and laxatives may all affect the function of the digestive system.
To address fundamentally related gastrointestinal diseases it is recommended to pass medical diagnosis and develop a personal program . Besides, there are many natural ways that will allow you to ease the symptoms of digestive problems:

  1. Use herbal medicine

Herbal infusions have several advantages when it comes to digestive problems: they adsorb gases, reduce stress, help blood flow to the digestive system and eliminate various pollutants. Using herbs is recommended for those suffering from constipation or diarrhea, intestinal infections, irritable bowel and ulcers.
Make an infusion of lemon balm, chamomile, rosemary and peppermint. Steep for ten minutes in hot water, strain and drink. It is recommended to do this at least three times a day. Please note that heartburn sufferers should avoid peppermint that increase gastric pH.

2. Consume friendly bacteria and digestive enzymes

Probiotic bacteria strengthen the intestine by handling pollutants that penetrate through the intestine, and digestive enzymes help improve digestion processes. Probiotic bacteria can be found naturally in yogurt enriched with these bacteria, or you can purchase a supplement in health food stores. Digestive enzymes are more difficult to get through food, but you can still find a small amount of them in pineapple and papaya.
In many cases there is a connection between skin problems or infections in the body and lack of friendly bacteria and digestive enzymes. Therefore they are recommended for those suffering from digestive problems. It is best to consult a naturopath regarding the type of bacteria and enzymes and their dose .

 3. Handle emotional stress

Many digestive problems result from stressful lifestyle. Women especially suffer from it, and the common and best known disorder is irritable bowel syndrome.  Finding the causes of the stress and treating them of will regulate the digestion in the body. You can relieve stress through therapies such as acupuncture or reflexology, combining herbs with calming properties like lemon balm and hops, and the use of soothing essential oils like lavender or myrtle oil.
As a side note, stress is a key contributor to digestive problems, but also other diseases such as diabetes, high thyroid activity and heart problems.

4. Change eating habits

Unhealthy food can overload the digestive system and cause various problems, but so the way we eat may affect the process. Changing your eating habits can improve any digestive problem which you are suffering from:

- Eat in a relaxed atmosphere without pressure.
- Concentrate on eating and avoid watching television or reading a newspaper at the dinner.
- Chew your food well before swallowing.
- Separate the foods that contain a high amount of protein and starchy foods. Combining protein and starch in the same meal causes the secretion of digestive juices that neutralize each other, malabsorption of food and a sense of heaviness and fatigue.

5. Locate an allergy or food sensitivity

In many cases, digestive problems result from a food allergy or sensitivity to it. It is recommended to remove some of the foods for a while and see the effect: dairy products, citrus fruits, shellfish, peanuts, nuts, chocolate, eggs, caffeine and fish. In this “elimination diet”, which removed daily foods and combines them gradually back, you can more easily locate food sensitivity. Food allergy, however, can be checked through medical tests.

6. Combine Superfoods on the menu

Consume foods that contain a variety of components essential to our health and good for the digestive system:
- Lemon. Despite its sour taste it is broken down in our body into alkaline components, so it is recommended for those who suffer from heartburn.

- North Sea fish. These fish contain omega-3, known as anti – inflammatory, so they are recommended for those suffering from intestinal inflammation.
- Cabbage and cabbage juice. These contain the amino acid glutamine, that eases inflammation in the digestive tract.
- Flaxseed and pumpkin seeds. These help to those suffering from constipation, but not for those suffering from diarrhea.

7. Detox

In many cases, excess toxins in the body cause various digestive problems. Toxins are fertile ground for the development of Candida, white fungus that appears usually in the genital area or gastrointestinal tract and interfere with their activities. Avoiding sugary foods, foods of animal source and processed foods can help improve the situation. Specific foods that help eliminate toxins are algae, garlic, onions, wheat germ, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, fruits and water. Detoxification is recommended for all people, especially those who suffer from digestive problems.

8. Exercise regularly

Exercising helps to relieve stress and helps regulate digestion due to body movement. Combine with your exercise routine elements of Cardio, aerobics and flexibility and feel the difference.
Naturopathy believes that many diseases, including digestive diseases, are the product of poor nutrition. To solve the problem you must identify the causes of the problem, and then customize a treatment plan and diet. So if one of these methods helped you, share your experience with the readers, and tell which one you prefer the most.
See the original article here: Healthy and Natural World

Beauty Tip -How to Make Natural Translucent Powder At Home?

Hey friends! I am beyond excited to share my latest DIY find with you, homemade all-natural translucent powder! I heard about this from a friend and thought it was worth a whirl… and it’s amazing. Can you tell I am RAVING about it!?!?!  I have super oily skin and this stuff blots the oil right out, stays put all day AND looks and feels totally natural. Perfect right? PLUS!! It’s SO cheapest! I got all these ingredients at Whole Foods for less than $10 and it’s gonna last a long time!!



The Hobit House Of An Eco-Couple

A young couple has been left heartbroken after planners ordered their unique 'hobbit home' to be bulldozed, effectively leaving them homeless.
Charlie Hague and Megan Williams, both 25, built the roundhouse from scratch with their own hands, using only natural materials.
But the couple lost their appeal today against a planning enforcement notice telling them to tear their pride and joy home down.
Charlie and Megan, who have a one-year-old son Eli, built the house on private land in Glandwr, North Pembrokeshire, last summer.
Locals nicknamed it the hobbit home, although most people did not even know it was there because it is so secluded.
But Pembrokeshire County Council ordered the couple to demolish their home because it was built without planning permission.
Charlie and Megan, who live a self-sufficient lifestyle, fought the decision claiming it had a low impact on the environment because of its unique construction.
Charlie, a sculptor and woodworker, said: 'We built this house to provide our son with a healthy environment to grow up in. 
'We were born in the area, went to school here, and have lived here all our lives. We wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.'
The pair acknowledged their property was built without prior consent but said there was no other way for them to afford their own home. 
Megan said: 'I know it’s not a possibility for everyone, and our situation here is unique, but if young people are to live and work in the area they need somewhere to live.



Read more: Daily Mail, UK

Poultry Sector Is Improvising...

In the Pakistan protein availability per person is too low. The Pakistan protein committee said that one person is needed 46 to 49 gm. protein in a day for normal functioning of body and 27 gm of protein should be from the animal’s source. But this amount is half than the progressed countries where it is 80-95 gm. And currently in our country as the population is increasing this deficiency may be dangerous. To improve this deficiency of protein the poultry sector is playing an important role. In current situation poultry is providing a large amount of protein diet. This sector generates direct and indirect income for about 1.5 million people. 

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Agriculture (The Matter of Survival)

Agriculture is the mainstay of Pakistan’s economy. It accounts almost 21% of the GDP.  But still this sector, the backbone of the motherland’s economy, is not giving proper attention.  I have found the land of this country is very productive but we are not getting even 50% of its productive capability. 
The main reason is feudalism as a major area is owned by the landlords. It is difficult to manage such a huge area so only that part is cultivated which is easy to manage; the rest is left ignored as they do not need to plow. Industrialization has also given threat to this sector. People are migrating to cities and cities are expanding, thus new towns and colonies are constructed on fertile lands. The Government is also not much solemn in this region.  The Government allocated only Rs. 18 billion budget for the agricultural sector of Pakistan but the withdrawal of subsidy on insect repellent and electricity on the conditions of the IMF has done serious damage to this sector. Whereas America and European Union are giving a huge amount of subsidy to their farmers and that is the greatest hurdle in the implementation of W.T.O rules.
Even in a recent address to the Nation, Prime Minister of Pakistan did not mention Agriculture sector and farmer community. Without improving the agriculture, how can you imagine the progress in the economy?


Abid Hussain Jafrey
Office Of The Auditor
General Of Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan