95 percent of residents living there are obese.
Not the uniqueness of cultural or natural beauty makes Nauru famous. Small country which only has a population of about 10 thousand inhabitants is a discussion of the world because the population characteristics of the fat body.
Based on the record of the World Health Organization or WHO, about 95 percent of citizens in the Pacific Ocean region was suffering from obesity. Most even have diabetes.
They are classified as obese has a body mass index (BMI) over 30. While obese people are limited in scale 25-30, and the ideal body for 18.5 to 24.9. BMI is calculated from weight (kilograms) divided by height squared (square meters).
Historically, the people of Nauru to know the tradition of fattening by feeding excessive since childhood. However, it is not the only trigger the explosion of obesity rates in the country covering an area of 21 square kilometers.
Indulgence of society to consume fatty foods containing sugar and also had its share as a nation of Nauru to deliver the most obese in the world. The condition was getting worse by the lack of public knowledge about a healthy lifestyle.
Nauru society lifestyle changes since discovering abundant phosphate reserves in the early 1900s. They became highly consumptive as the presence of a number of mining companies in the country that shaped the island.
Improved levels of the economy changing lifestyles of local communities. Fruit and fish that had become a favorite food was withdrawing food 'waste' imported. Nauru society today is very dependent of food imports from America, Japan and Australia.
The explosion of obesity make the Nauru government must work hard to save its citizens from the risk of obesity-related diseases. Various slimming program was launched, ranging from a free exercise class, exercise, nutrition seminars, held a contest to weight loss.
Predicate achieved Micronesia Nauru was followed with 92 percent of the population overweight, Cook Islands (92%), Tonga (92%), Niue (84%), Samoa (83%), Palau (81%), United States ( 79%), Kiribati (77%), and Dominican (76%).
Source :: Vivanews
Disasters come and go hard-prone areas. This robot can help.
All things paralyzed during a disaster occurred, including communication systems. In fact, to build communication networks in disaster areas are often time-consuming, and it is fatal, inhibit the work of rescue teams to save lives.
However, the latest system of robots that can fly autonomously currently being developed by the Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL). These flying robots can form a wireless emergency network for faster, more reliable, and more affordable.
This robot is part of Swarming Micro Air Vehicle Networks (SMAVNET) or research project the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems (LIS) EPFL that aims to study the intelligence of animals, imitating and collective behavior of animal or insect colony. "The goal, to create a system that can be applied in skrenario disaster," said research scientist LIS, Jean-Christophe Zufferey like CNN loaded.
"We started the research at EPFL on the robot, inspired from biology in 2001, ranging from robotic insects that could avoid the possibility bumped into the wall or the ground. After the success, we move forward with conducting research in the outdoors."
Then, it started the manufacture of "flying wing" or "flying wing" - one of the 10 devices that were flown at the same time - as part of the project SMAVNET.
Flying wings are made of lightweight plastic foam lithium-powered batteries in the motor behind it. Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs) - so he was called, was launched like a Frisbee. See video demonstration here.
Once airborne, the autopilot system will control the height, speed, and rate beloknya. At the same time MAVs avoid air collisions by communicating with one another via optical flow sensor.
The sensor is mounted in front of each MAV, enabling it to detect the distance between the object and change direction if they are too close to each other. His inspiration came from a crowd of ants that go hand in hand from their nest to a food source. "The sensor is similar to that found on a computer mouse - they are really good optical detector," said Zufferey.
SMAVNET final data for the project are currently being gathered prior to LIS researchers began a follow-up project called "Swarmix" - which will explore how the swarm robots can be used to assist in handling the disaster area.
The idea, which was flown the same group of MAVs will be equipped with small wireless module to form an ad-hoc network that can be used to communicate with rescue teams.
Small flying robot has the advantage rather than a network device on the ground. At least, the difficult post-disaster field no longer be a hindrance. The tool also does not depend on expensive sensors or equipment lava.
However, this tool is not perfect. Need some modification. The most obvious problem is the resistance - the small size of MAVs can only survive in air for 30 to 60 minutes. Solar energy is being considered to solve this problem.
Conversely, there are advantages of small size of the aircraft - which weighs about 420 grams, which will not cause damage if it hit something or someone.
Not only provide communication network during a disaster, these aircraft can also be used in a variety of missions, aerial photography, mapping of 2D and 3D, as well as for environmental monitoring.
When will this product be marketed? Zufferey said, wait until two to four years.
Source :: Vivanews
Scientists are proving whether there are genetic similarities between the creatures of Mars.
Mars became the focus of attention in the context of human space exploration. There are two things that look out of the red planet: whether there is life there, and whether Mars could be human colonies, if later on Earth could not sustain life.
But the latest research being done by intelligent scientists from two world renowned universities, MIT and Harvard was more advanced and revolutionary. Want to prove whether there is a chance the tree of life on Earth has a root on Mars. The researchers also created an instrument to prove that allegation.
The instrument is called the Search for Extra-Terrestrial or SETG Genome. Instruments are being developed that will examine samples of dust from Mars, isolating the genetic material that may exist - in the form of insects or other living things that died a few million years ago.
With this instrument, scientists can use standard biochemical techniques to analyze each genetic sequence generated and compares the findings on Earth.
"This long-term project," said researchers from MIT, Chris Carr as published Space.com. "Jikan later we found no association with the Earth, the Earth could be a creature from Mars. Or vice versa, starting from Earth and sent to Mars."
The idea that living organisms on Earth came from Mars might not exist in the minds of everyone. However, this is not a crazy idea.
For, though the current Martian surface cool, dry, and without life - there is plenty of evidence the planet is warmer and wetter billions of years ago.
Just as on Earth, when all life depends on water. Ancient Mars may have been a supporter of some form of life - perhaps even before Earth. Similarly, the researchers said.
If this happens, Martian microbes might have been mengkolonialisasi Earth, when a giant asteroid off to Mars and making the particles spurted and then experienced travel between rooms. The researchers estimate there are 1 billion tons of Martian rocks that traveled in those years.
And microbes that are very strong, so it may be that some of them could have survived the asteroid impact and toward her new home on another planet. Car added, orbital dynamics show is 100 times easier to Mars rocks to Earth than vice versa.
However, Carr said, very little chance to find something on the surface of Mars. Ways you can do is dig. "There are two possibilities, Mars has life or not at all. But we want to make sure."
Meanwhile, U.S. space agency was optimistic opinion of the scientists. "It makes no sense that life on Mars associated with life on Earth - and called that the two planets share the genetics," said astrobiologist from NASA's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, California, Chris McKay. However, "in any case, it will be important to test this hypothesis."
Chavez: Capitalism Annihilate Mars Life
If the scientists based their theory of life on Mars with some scientific facts, whatever that is in the head of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez when he says: "capitalism to end life on Mars."
"I always say, well listen, not strange if Mars did have a civilization. But maybe there came capitalism, imperialism, and see what he does on this planet," he said Tuesday, March 22, 2011, as published Irish Times.
Laughter of the audience the president's speech this quirky formations. However, Chavez has cleverly parse his words mean it. He warned that the same process with Mars, environmental degradation is happening on Earth.
"See! Be careful! Here on planet Earth, land hundreds of years ago is a dense forest into dry-baked. River of the desert everywhere. How is the progress of risk risked life on this planet, not the long term, but even in the medium term.
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Compared to boys his age, Xiao Hao has a weight five times greater.
Viewing physique Xiao Hao, you probably will not think that this boy was 3 years old. How not, weight boy from Guangdong, China, has now reached 60 kg.
Compared to boys his age, Xiao Hao has a weight five times greater. Doctors diagnose impaired growth hormone, as quoted from page Daily Mail.
Whereas at birth, Hao had normal weight, which is 2.6 pounds. However, since the age of 3 months, her weight continued to rise.
"Lust eat very high. He can eat three bowls of rice a jumbo-sized, bigger than me and his mother, "said the father Hao, Lu Yuncheng.
Since the actual 1-year-old Hao parents Hao've been watching his diet. However, according to his parents if his will eat no diturutin he would cry and hold.
For not getting her son's body weight to soar, many parents ask Hao to move and exercise. This family also put a basketball hoop in the yard.
Hao also frequently invited to swim. But, the problem, each time after exercise, Hao appetite even bigger. As a result not even keep down weight shot up. See Hao here everyday!
Not only increases the risk of various diseases, obesity suffered also makes Xiao Hao rejected a number of schools. Many school administrators are worried about a large body of Xiao Bao would endanger his classmates.
Above conditions, the boy who lived in Guangzhou, southern China was forced to follow the pre-school education in a shelter. "He was very big, but not dangerous. He likes to play like his age," said the mother. (Umi)
Source:: VIVAnews
Bali is one island in Indonesia. This island lies between Java and Lombok Island. Denpasar is the capital of Bali and the majority Hindu population. Bali is a favorite tourist attractions vacation destination for domestic and foreign tourists.
Bali Island is famous throughout the world. Many tourists, especially from Australia and from Japan who vacation here. They are attracted by the unique art and cultural attractions. Nickname island of Bali is the island resort or Thousand Island Temple.
The following tourist attractions in Bali that you must visit.
Kuta Beach
This place is most famous tourist attractions on the island of Bali. The beach is located in the south of Denpasar, Badung regency. Kuta is a favorite destination of foreign tourists and become a mainstay wiasata Bali since many years ago.
The attraction is the beach at sunset, so the Kuta beach is often called "Sunset" (sunset beach). In addition, the waves at Kuta beach is perfect for surf sports, especially for beginners. Here a lot of standing surf school (surf school).
In the vicinity of Kuta beach there are shops, restaurants, and baths. Along the coast are also many places of entertainment, such as Rosovivo and Ocean Beach Club. Hotels here are also very diverse, ranging jasmine-class hotels to star hotels, such as the Hard Rock Hotel is located opposite the beach.
Sanur Beach
This beach is known as Sunrise Beach (sunrise beach), opposite of Kuta beach. Sanur is situated in the east of Denpasar and is in the municipality of Denpasar. Here the waves tend to be quiet and not too big so it is safe for family vacations. Sanur is a favorite place to see sunrise and there is a place here called the coast of the Rising Sun. The sun rises very nice and beautiful when seen from this place.
In many places around Sanur beach canoe rentals. Many oranngtua canoeing along with her on this beach, because here the waves tend to be quiet and not too big so it is safe for canoeing.
Dreamland Beach
This beach is located in the area Pecatu and time taken from Kuta beach only 30 minutes. Dreamland is almost similar to Kuta beach. The beach is surrounded by high cliffs and rocks. The waves here is high enough to be a new spot to play surf.
Tanah Lot
Located in the village of Tanah Lot Kediri Tabanan District Beraban. Here there are two temples, namely the upper boulder and another one is above the cliffs similar to the existing temple at Uluwatu. Pura Tanah Lot sea temple is to worship the gods guard the sea.
Lovina Beach
This beach is located in the town of Singaraja, exactly 9 km west of town. Singaraja Town distance far enough from Denpasar city and located in North Bali. On the beach of Lovina, we can see the dolphins. To be able to see it, we need to go to sea with a fishing boat hire.
Those are some famous tourist attractions on the island of Bali. If a holiday to Bali, you must visit these places. Happy holidays!
Source :: Anneahira
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Seeing someone with a body full of tattoos and piercing may make a person feel scared. Why? Because in Indonesia, a Moslem majority, tattoo and piercing culture has a very negative image. Whether this culture instilled by whom, obviously people bertattoo in Indonesia has always been synonymous with someone who is evil and brutal.
Yes, Islam is strictly prohibited his people to have a tattoo. The reason is obvious. Tattoo drawn on the skin surface will prevent the water washing which will purify a Muslim when he was about to worship prayer. The pores of the skin being prevented by the tattoo ink is made ablution becomes invalid. If it is not valid wudhunya especially prayers.
But regardless of the religion, the history of tattooing was probably a bit more form the negative paradigm of society for collectors (sebutaan for owners of tattoo and piercing). Therefore, this article will discuss about the ins and outs of tattooing, including its early history, because not all tattoo means to have a negative meaning.
Tattoo History
The term tattoo comes from the Tahitian language, namely "tatu" which means the sign. Ancient tribes consider their tribal tattoo is a ritual. The reason they made the tattoo is to give a sign. For example, the Ancient Greeks used tattoos to mark members of the intelligence or their spies.
While the Romans memakiai body tattoo to mark slaves and prisoners. In New Zealand, drawn spiral tattoo on the face of da ass is a symbol of someone who comes from a good lineage. In the Solomons, tattoo painted on her face that has entered the stage of mature age, and for Indians, a tattoo is a distinguishing one's social status.
In Indonesia, bertattoo culture has been known since ancient. Precisely by the Mentawai people, Dayak Tribe in Kalimantan, and Sumba tribe in NTB. They memanandang tattoo with a slightly different perspective. For example Dayak tribe, people who have a tattoo on his hand means never behead their enemies.
Others in the Dayak tribe, different is happening in the Mentawai tribe. Tattoo for Mentawai tribe are not made haphazardly. There are special traditions and rituals are performed before the mark of a man who was growing up. Tradition is called Harvest Enegaf aka initiation ceremony led by tribal shamans Sikerei or Mentawai.
Tattoo is an Art
Although quite creepy, actually tattooing is a form of art. Art of drawing the body. This is art with a high flavor because it only can be done on a particular image media, namely the skin surface. Giver and the recipient of the tattoo are the ones who have a high tribute to the work of art.
Therefore, do not be surprised if the current semkin many people who have a tattoo on his body. Currently, tattooing is a cultural society, but unfortunately, sometimes the presence of a tattoo on someone's body is still often used for things that are negative. The existence of art as a tattoo or not really depends on their respective owners.
Source :: Anneahira
Hamster is a lively one animal maintained in recent years. There are so many films about the hamster appeared mainly cartoon films that make this crazy hamster character his fans. Actually, of the many types of hamsters, there are only five kinds of popular pet hamster. Type of pet hamsters, which are as follows.
1. Hamster Hybrids
This type of hamster Hamsters are the result of interbreeding between different types of hamsters are there. Marriage is done by human intervention to get a new species of the existing types of pet hamsters.
Hybridization is usually performed between the mini hamster Campbell with hamser type winter white. Both the hamster is derived from two different areas, so has the tendency to disease differently.
Worse, if the hamster hybrids are created, then he will have two different diseases that are inherited diseases that both parents. Therefore, this should not be interbred. Let it happen naturally so as not to jeopardize these types of hybrid hamster if she was born.
Hamster Hybrids are created are usually sterile or sterile because it has changed the composition of genes in the offspring. Possessed characteristics of this hybrid hamsters that physical appearance has a similarity with the hamster winter with body shape looks strange. In terms of color alone hamster hybrids have different colors, namely pearl, imperial, sapphire, and normal.
2. Chinese Hamster
Chinese Hamster Cricetulus griseus named Latin is derived from the area in northern China. Chinese Hamster is part of a family of long-tailed hamster. The length of the tail can reach 2 cm. Hamster this type include hamsters that are difficult to cultivate. If done maintenance with good treatment, so he can live up to the age of 4 years.
Male hamsters usually longer than the females. It is because of the scrotum in male hamsters that look stretching to the back of his body. Maximum length of 10 cm can be achieved. The color of the Chinese hamster is composed of normal hamster colors, white, or speckled.
3. Hamster Mini Roborovski
Hamster Phodopus roborovskii named Latin is derived from the eastern and western Mongols, as well as northern China. They live in a deep hole to reach 50-150 cm. If maintained properly, can reach 3.5 years of age. Hamster Roborovski include the smallest hamster with a maximum length of only up to 5 cm.
4. Mini Winter White Hamster
His passion is hiding. Movement is very fast and agile that it is difficult to capture. He was short with a shiny black eyes and slightly protruding. In the face dominated by white color, large head with a mustache that very much.
Hamster's fur grows very dense and more. So many to make the tail to become invisible because it is covered with feathers. This peculiar shape makes this type hamsters have a higher price than other types because it is more interested in keeping hamsters.
5. Mini Hamster Campbell
Hamster Campbell or by the Latin name Phodopus campbelli sungoris was discovered by Thomas Campbell in 1905. These include the type of hamster Hamsters are popular because they have very different color. However, this hamster including hamsters that are difficult to tame.
For those who just know him, do not be surprised if he got to bite your fingers. Hamsters can be benign if it is just familiar with their owners and most importantly, feel comfortable with the smell of the owner.
She was able to reach 2 years if the owner can care for properly. Its length can reach 12 cm when he was already an adult. Triangular shape of his head because his cheekbone widened toward the side. The distance between the ears, eyes, ears and nose are balanced, although large and highly visible. The four feet from chin to bottom of the hamster bagia neck is covered with white fur.
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Rather than get rid of the ants nest with insecticide sprays is dangerous, choose a natural way to control the population. Not infrequently we come across food that had just left a minute on the table, we knew already surrounded by ants. Not only sweet things like sugar, but peanuts, milk powder, until the butter did not escape the attack of this little creature.
In addition to preventive measures, control ant nest you can do. Various methods were introduced to control the ant population. The first is a form of active ingredient that will poison the ants such as insecticide sprays.
In the short term, this method proved effective, but only the ants that approached the spray area will die. There is also a way of feeding that makes ants bring food containing the toxin into the nest. That way the entire colony will be exterminated.
How Natural, Without Poisons
There is a better option, namely to control the ants by using natural materials. These materials are not toxic, so it will not disturb residents or pets. Around the house we find a lot of ingredients that hated ants. Here are some that can be used as a natural repellent material.
- Sprinkle baking soda around the plant or on a path that bypassed regular ant. Ants will disappear, because baking soda is toxic to ants.
- Draw lines on the wall as the entrance to the line of ants with chalk. Ants will not cross the line of chalk.
- Combine vinegar with water in a ratio of 1:1, then insert it into a spray bottle! This solution was to repel ants are clustered in the plant.
- Containing talcum baby powder is also not preferred by ants. Sprinkle a little in the path of ants, and ants will not cross it.
- Coffee bean grinder also effective repel ants. Spread a little near the plant! Ants will run away, but instead became fertile soil. In the closet that want to be free of ants, coffee powder can also be sown.
- Powder-powder with a strong aroma will also be avoided ants. Chili powder, pepper, and cinnamon can be sprinkled to prevent the passage of ants. The delicious smell of cinnamon can even function as well as air freshener.
- Soap made from natural materials can be used to kill ants. Mix with water, then plug it into a spray bottle and spray into the nest of ants. Soap will not poison the soil because it does not contain detergent, but will kill ants.
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Hollywood film as if no stop spawn imagination works differently. All things seemed possible when it's all in the hands of the creators of films, especially fiction films creators. One of the fictional movie that simply attract the attention of the audience of the movie is Iron Man.
Based on the story line, Iron Man is an action movie, filled with many suspenseful scenes typical of action movies. However, when viewed in the making, the film "Iron Man" can be categorized as a fiction film. Full of intrigue and deception visualization of computer technology.
Iron Man in Comics
The story of Iron Man is actually lifted from a fictional story of a comic production of Marvel Comics Universe. In addition to Iron Man, Marvel Comics Universe "giving birth" famous fictional characters, like Spiderman, Daredevil, Fantastic Four, Hulk, X-Men, and Wolferine.
Comics Iron Man tells the story of a man named Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark. Told that he was a wealthy, intelligent, often change of partners, and industrialists. Still in the comics, we are told that intelligence was owned Stark effect is not good for him. Stark was kidnapped and forced to make weapons that can destroy people.
