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Cattle

2006-12-05T14:37:00.000-08:00

Cattle (often called cows in vernacular and modern usage or key as the Scots plural of cow) are domesticated ungulates, a member of the subfamily Bovine of the family Bovidae. They are raised as cattle for meat (called beef and veal), dairy products (milk), and leather and as draught animals (pulling carts, plows and the like). In some countries, such as India, they are subject to religious ceremonies and respect. It is predictable that there are 1.4 billion head of cattle in the world today.

Cattle were initially identified by Carol’s Linnaeus as three separate species. These were Bos Taurus, the European cattle, including parallel types from Africa and Asia; Bos indices, the zebu; and the dead Bos primigenius, the aurochs. The aurochs is ancestral to both zebu and European cattle. More newly these three have increasingly been grouped as one species, occasionally using the names Bos primigenius Taurus, Bos primigenius indices and Bos primigenius. Complicating the matter is the aptitude of cattle to interbreed with other closely related species. Hybrid individuals and even breeds exist, not only between European cattle and zebu but also with yaks, banteng, gaur, and bison, a cross-genera hybrid. For instance, genetic testing of the Dwarf Lulu breed, the only hump less "Bos taurus-type" cattle in Nepal, found them to be a mix of European cattle, zebu and yak. Cattle cannot profitably be bred with water buffalo or African buffalo.

Cattle occupy a single role in human history, domesticated because at least the early Neolithic. They are raised for meat (beef cattle), milk (dairy cattle), and hides. They are also used as draft animals and in convinced sports. Some consider cattle the oldest form of wealth, and cattle raiding consequently one of the initial forms of theft.

In Portugal, Spain and some Latin American countries, bulls are used in the sport of bullfighting while a alike sport, Jallikattu, is seen in South India; in many other countries this is illegal. Other sports such as bull riding are seen as division of a rodeo, especially in North America. Bull-leaping, a central ritual in Bronze Age Minoan culture still exists in south-western France. The outbreaks of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) have limited some customary uses of cattle for food, for example the eating of brains or spinal cords.

In modern times, cattle are also used for judging in agricultural competitions. In these competitions, the cows are judged in a class, where the judge, after judging the cattle, announces a champion. These competitions can involve live cattle or carcasses, which are both judged to decide which cow is the best.

Baboons The baboons are some of the largest non-hominid

2006-11-22T14:19:00.000-08:00

Baboons

The baboons are some of the largest non-hominid members of the primate order; only the Mandrill and the Drill are larger. In modern scientific use, only members of the genus Papio are called baboons, but before the closely related Gelada (genus Theropithecus) and two species of Mandrill and Drill (genus Mandrillus) were grouped in the same genus and these monkeys are still often referred to as baboons in daily speech. The word "baboon" comes from "babouin", the name given to them by the French naturalist Buffon. Papio belongs to family Cercopithecidae, in subfamily Cercopithecinae.

All baboons have long dog-like muzzles (cynocephalus = dog-head), close-set eyes, heavy powerful jaws, thick fur except on their muzzle, a short tail and rough spots on their protruding hindquarters, called ischial callosities. These calluses are nerveless, hairless pads of skin which provide for the sitting comfort of the baboon (and other Old World monkeys). Males of the Hamadryads Baboon species also have a large white mane.

There is significant variation in size and weight depending on species, the Chacma Baboon can be 120 cm (47 inches) and weigh 40 kg (90 lb) while the biggest Guinea Baboon is 50 cm (20 inches) and weighs only 14 kg (30 lb).

In all baboon species there is pronounced sexual dimorphism, usually in size but also sometimes in color or canine development.

Baboons are terrestrial (ground dwelling) and are found in savanna, open woodland and hills across Africa. Their diet is omnivorous, but is usually vegetarian. They are foragers and are active at uneven times throughout the day and night. They can raid human dwellings and in South Africa they have been known to prey on sheep and goats.

Their principal predators are man and the leopard, even though they are tough prey for a leopard and large males will often confront them.

Baboons in imprisonment have been known to live up to 45 years, while in the wild their life expectancy is about 30 years.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Vallabhbhai Patel was a political

2006-10-24T06:29:00.000-07:00

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Vallabhbhai Patel was a political and social leader of India who played a major role in the country's struggle for independence and guided its integration into a united, independent nation. In India and across the world, he is often addressed as Sardar, which stands for Chief in many languages of India.

Raised in the countryside of Gujarat, Vallabhbhai Patel was a self-educated and successful Gujarati lawyer, when he was inspired by the work and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi. Patel organised the peasants of Kheda, Borsad, and Bardoli in Gujarat in non-violent civil disobedience against oppressive policies imposed by the British Raj; in this role, he became one of the most influential leaders in Gujarat. He rose to the leadership of the Indian National Congress and was at the forefront of rebellions and political events, organising the party for elections in 1934 and 1937, and promoting the Quit India movement.

As the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India, Patel organised relief for refugees in Punjab and Delhi, and led efforts to restore peace across the nation. Patel took charge of the task to forge a united India from the 565 semi-autonomous princely states and British-era colonial provinces.

The Red Kite: Also known as Milvus is a medium-large bird

2006-08-28T09:49:00.000-07:00

The Red Kite:

Also known as Milvus is a medium-large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards and harriers. It is a European rare species which is resident in the milder parts of its range, but birds from northern and central Europe winter further south and west. It is 61–72 cm long with a 175-200 cm wingspan. It is an elegant bird, soaring with long wings held at a dihedral, and long forked tail twisting as it changes direction. The call is a thin piping, similar to but less mewling than Common Buzzard. This species nests in trees, often close to other kites. In winter, many kites will roost together.

Rose A rose is a flowering shrub of the genus Rosa, and the

2006-08-11T01:24:00.000-07:00

Rose

A rose is a flowering shrub of the genus Rosa, and the flower of this bush. There are more than a hundred species of wild roses, all from the northern hemisphere and mostly from moderate regions. The species form a group of generally thorny shrubs or climbers,and sometimes trailing plants, reaching 2–5 m tall, rarely reaching as high as 20 m by climbing over other plants.

The name originates from Latin Rosa, borrowed through Oscan from colonial Greek in southern Italy rhodion, from Aramaic wurrda, from Assyrian wurtinnu, from Old Iranian *warda. The leaves of most species are 5–15 cm long, pinnate, with leaflets and basal stipules; the leaflets habitually have a serrated margin and often a few small thorns on the underside of the stem. The huge amounts of roses are deciduous, but a few are evergreen or nearly so.

Nuclear warfare Nuclear war, or atomic war, is war in

2006-06-30T04:53:00.000-07:00

Nuclear warfare

Nuclear war, or atomic war, is war in which nuclear weapons are used extensively. In the history of nuclear weapons, only twice were nuclear arms used in war (the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki), and only by one side in the confrontation. Today the term usually refers to confrontations in which opposing sides are both armed with nuclear arms.

The possibility of using nuclear weapons in war is usually divided into two subgroups, each with different effects and potentially fought with different types of nuclear armaments.

The first, a limited nuclear war (sometimes attack or exchange), consists of only the use of a small number of weapons in a tactical exchange aimed primarily at the opposing military forces. Though the effects of the weapons would still potentially affect civilian locations, the primary targets would be military. Various nations developed relatively low-yield tactical nuclear weapons during the Cold War for use in such situations, though the explosive power of such weapons still dwarf those of conventional (non-nuclear) arms.

The second, a full-scale nuclear war, consists of large numbers of weapons used in an attack aimed at an entire country, including both military and civilian targets. Such an attack would seek to destroy the entire economic, social, and military infrastructure of a nation by means of an overwhelming nuclear attack.

Swyx wins most innovative product award The Comms Channel

2006-05-27T01:29:00.001-07:00

Swyx wins most innovative product award

The Comms Channel Awards recognize 'Best in Class' and were presented in front of more than 600 industry representatives at a Gala Dinner. Beating off strong competition from COLT, Nortel, Samsung, TeleWare and Tri-Line Network Telephony, SwyxWare from Swyx was judged as being the most innovative product.

Vacation Villas A villa is a luxurious house built for the

2006-05-27T01:29:00.000-07:00

Vacation Villas

A villa is a luxurious house built for the upper class people of Rome. An ancient author and Natural philosopher Mr. Pliny describes more in writtings about the Roman villas of the empire. He categorises the villas as two types they are the villa urbana and villa rustica. The villa urbana was a country seat which could easily be reached within a night or two from the Rome or another city. And the villa rustica is the farm house estate. These farm house estates are permanently occupied by the servants who had charge generally of the estate, which would center on the villa itself, perhaps these villas are seasonally occupied.

The dwelling quarters, consisting of several low buildings, included recreation facilities and lodgings for the servants. The villa rustica, which is the farmhouse type, had barns, orchards, and vineyards, and the villa urbana type which are used as a pleasure retreat had the incidental garden architecture adorned with fountains and sculptures.

There are other villas that originated during different periods like post-roman villas, renaissance villas, Palladio’s villas, English villas and modern villas.

Florida Lifestyle Florida is an enchanting city located in

2006-05-27T01:28:00.000-07:00

Florida Lifestyle

Florida is an enchanting city located in southern United States. This magical land is filled with fun and excitement. Popularly called as “The Sunshine City”, Florida exhibits a wonderful moderate climate through out the year. The major attraction in Florida is its superb weather, this city experiences long and warm summers and cool winters. Extremes of climate are very rare in Florida. This is the reason for the migration of elderly people from the colder northern parts of United States. This pleasant weather also attracts a lot of tourists. The most fascinating aspect of Florida is its diversified cities. Each city located in Florida houses something unique and different.

People flock to Florida not only for its tourist attractions but also for its employment opportunities. Florida presents a variety of job opportunities; this is because mixtures of industries are present in this state. There are many media and gaming industries in various cities in Florida, so people interested in this field come to Florida. This state contains a lot of software and hardware industries, which invites all the software and hardware professionals.

Living in the orange country Florida gives you a fabulous experience. The taxes collected in Florida are, the sales tax, the use tax, intangible tax and the corporate income tax. There is no need to pay the personnel income tax in Florida. Some people consider the cost of living in Florida to be a bit expensive; the housing prices are also high in and around the state of Florida.

All kinds of foodstuffs are available in Florida. Owing to its suitable climate it produces a variety of fruits and vegetables. Florida is the dream place for people from other parts of the world; the reason for this is the breadth taking “Disney Land” in Orlando. This popular attraction point receives more than a million of visitors every year. Florida’s major part of economy comes from the tourists industry, while the other kind of manufacturing industries also give a helping hand.

Since millions of people visit Florida, this state is also filled with restaurants, bars and clubs. Florida contains a large variety of restaurants, and these restaurants serve different cuisines. Nightclubs and bars are also popular in this city.