Mola mola is the heaviest known bony fish in the world with an average adult weight of 1,000Kg.
Mola mola is native to tropical and temperate waters around the globe. It resembles a fish head with a tail, and its main body is flattened laterally.
Mola Mola feeds mainly of jellyfish and it consumes large amounts in order to develop and maintain their great bulk.
Mola Mola Females can produce more eggs than any other known vertebrate. Their fry resemble miniature pufferfish, with large pectoral fins, a tail fin and body spines uncharacteristic of adult sunfish.
Mola mola adults are vulnerable to few natural predators, but sea lions, orcas and sharks will consume them.
Among humans, mola mola are considered a delicacy in some parts of the world, including Japan, the Korean peninsula and Taiwan. In the European Union, regulations ban the sale of fish and fishery products derived of the Molidae family.
Mola mola are frequently, though accidentally, caught in gillnets, and are also vulnerable to harm or death from encounters with floating trash, such as plastic bags.
A member of the order Tetraodontiformes, which also includes pufferfish, porcupinefish and filefish, the sunfish shares many traits common to members of this order. It was originally classified as Tetraodon mola under the pufferfish genus, but it has since been given its own genus, Mola, with two species under it.
The ocean sunfish, Mola mola, is the type species of the genus.
Friday, February 25, 2011
The Very Rare Long Nosed Gar Fish
The Gar Fish (Belone belone), or sea needle, is a pelagic, oceanodromous needle fish found in brackish and marine waters of the Eastern Atlantic, the Mediterranean Sea, the Baltic Sea, etc.
The fish lives close to the surface and has a migratory pattern similar to that of the mackerel, arriving a short time before the latter to spawn.
It is long and slender, sometimes 2 or 3 feet (0.91 m) in length. (See a Picture of Long Nosed Gar Fish)
From the North Sea, Garfish migrate to shallow waters in April and May. They spawn in areas with eel grass in May and June. In the autumn they return to the open sea, including the Atlantic west of the British Isles.
Garfish are pelagic, they feed on small fish and leap out of the water when hooked.
The garfish are oviparous and the eggs are often found attached to objects in the water by tendrils on the egg's surface.
Garfish have unusually green bones (due to biliverdin) which discourages many people from eating them, but the green color is harmless.
They are caught mainly in fixed nets along the coast in shallow waters.
Garfish - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The fish lives close to the surface and has a migratory pattern similar to that of the mackerel, arriving a short time before the latter to spawn.
It is long and slender, sometimes 2 or 3 feet (0.91 m) in length. (See a Picture of Long Nosed Gar Fish)
From the North Sea, Garfish migrate to shallow waters in April and May. They spawn in areas with eel grass in May and June. In the autumn they return to the open sea, including the Atlantic west of the British Isles.
Garfish are pelagic, they feed on small fish and leap out of the water when hooked.
The garfish are oviparous and the eggs are often found attached to objects in the water by tendrils on the egg's surface.
Garfish have unusually green bones (due to biliverdin) which discourages many people from eating them, but the green color is harmless.
They are caught mainly in fixed nets along the coast in shallow waters.
Garfish - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Little Story of Penguin Pete of The Pittsburgh Penguins
Penguin Pete was the Pittsburgh Penguins’ first mascot. He was an Ecuadorian-born penguin on loan from the Pittsburgh Zoo. Penguins officials even had special ice skates made for Pete by CCM in Canada. A skater from the University of Pittsburgh taught Pete at the arena how to ice skate.
Penguin Pete made his first appearance during the second intermission of a game against the Boston Bruins on October 19, 1968.
Penguin Pete made six more appearances. His last appearance was on November 16 of the same year during a game against the New York Rangers. He died of pneumonia only one month into his first season. It is believed that his death was due to the ice crew at the Civic Arena keeping his nesting area too warm.
Penguin Pete died on November 23, 1968 and was sent to an area taxidermist. He was later displayed in the lobby of the Penguins team offices at the arena. However, the stuffed Pete was later removed from the lobby when a few concerned callers objected to its presence there. (Here are some Pictures of Penguin Pete)
A second penguin mascot, dubbed "Re-Pete", was later loaned to the team and made it through the 1971–72 NHL season.
The team later adopted Iceburgh, a more traditional mascot, for the 1993–94 NHL season. While Iceburgh's name is a play on both iceburg and Pittsburgh, not reviving the Penguin Pete name was likely done to avoid confusion with the mascot of the same name at Youngstown State University in nearby Youngstown, Ohio.
Penguin Pete - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Penguin Pete made his first appearance during the second intermission of a game against the Boston Bruins on October 19, 1968.
Penguin Pete made six more appearances. His last appearance was on November 16 of the same year during a game against the New York Rangers. He died of pneumonia only one month into his first season. It is believed that his death was due to the ice crew at the Civic Arena keeping his nesting area too warm.
Penguin Pete died on November 23, 1968 and was sent to an area taxidermist. He was later displayed in the lobby of the Penguins team offices at the arena. However, the stuffed Pete was later removed from the lobby when a few concerned callers objected to its presence there. (Here are some Pictures of Penguin Pete)
A second penguin mascot, dubbed "Re-Pete", was later loaned to the team and made it through the 1971–72 NHL season.
The team later adopted Iceburgh, a more traditional mascot, for the 1993–94 NHL season. While Iceburgh's name is a play on both iceburg and Pittsburgh, not reviving the Penguin Pete name was likely done to avoid confusion with the mascot of the same name at Youngstown State University in nearby Youngstown, Ohio.
Penguin Pete - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Google Adds Recipe Search Engine
Google has been working on the technology for several months. To use the recipe view do a regular search for a dish (try lasagna or whatever), and in a column on the left side of your screen, right under the shopping view, will appear recipes, says Goel. Click on it to use the feature.
The new feature will enable Google users to search for all recipes that have appeared on the Internet.
A product manager for the search engine, says that on average Google gets 10 million searches a day for recipes.
Although it’s only 1 percent of Google’s overall searches, the numbers were large enough to entice Goel and his crew to add a recipe view feature. Although users have always been able to find recipes using Google, under the new system they can narrow down their searches.
People can now search recipes based on everything from calorie count and ingredients to cook time and what publication the recipe came from. They can even plug in a search for a special occasion — say Cinco de Mayo — and come up with recipes for that holiday.
Inside Scoop SF » Google launches new recipe finder and search engine
The new feature will enable Google users to search for all recipes that have appeared on the Internet.
A product manager for the search engine, says that on average Google gets 10 million searches a day for recipes.
Although it’s only 1 percent of Google’s overall searches, the numbers were large enough to entice Goel and his crew to add a recipe view feature. Although users have always been able to find recipes using Google, under the new system they can narrow down their searches.
People can now search recipes based on everything from calorie count and ingredients to cook time and what publication the recipe came from. They can even plug in a search for a special occasion — say Cinco de Mayo — and come up with recipes for that holiday.
Inside Scoop SF » Google launches new recipe finder and search engine
Gaming: PS3 Could Become a Harder Nut to Crack
Sony Manufacturer doesn't like it when gamers mess with its products.
The company's stance against PS3 hacking -- users altering the machine's programming to make it perform functions other than playing games -- continues to grow stronger, as Sony pulls out the legal guns and shows no signs of backing down.
When it comes to consumer electronics, unauthorized hacking and pirating seem like unavoidable hassles. Every product appears to get cracked eventually. According to a new rumor, though, Sony is working on a way to prevent it altogether.
Technology News: Gaming: PS3 Could Become a Harder Nut to Crack
The company's stance against PS3 hacking -- users altering the machine's programming to make it perform functions other than playing games -- continues to grow stronger, as Sony pulls out the legal guns and shows no signs of backing down.
When it comes to consumer electronics, unauthorized hacking and pirating seem like unavoidable hassles. Every product appears to get cracked eventually. According to a new rumor, though, Sony is working on a way to prevent it altogether.
Technology News: Gaming: PS3 Could Become a Harder Nut to Crack
Monday, February 21, 2011
Domino’s ends policy - INSIDE JoongAng Daily
Domino’s Pizza officially ended its “30 minutes or free” delivery pledge in Korea after a spike in road accidents involving fast food deliverymen.
Since 1990, Domino’s has offered a discount of 2,000 won ($1.88) on pizzas delivered after 30 minutes of placing an order, and the pizza is given for free if delivery takes longer than 45 minutes. The system has forced deliverymen, most in their early 20s, to speed and drive recklessly on their delivery motor bikes.
“Following recent concerns over the 30 minute delivery promise, we decided to abolish the system after careful consideration,” said Domino’s on its Web site yesterday. “
We will make efforts to educate employees thoroughly on road safety.”The Youth Community Union called for a nationwide boycott of Domino’s if the system wasn’t abolished by today.
The Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency said there were 4,951 accidents involving food delivery bikes between 2005 and 2009.
Domino’s ends policy - INSIDE JoongAng Daily
Since 1990, Domino’s has offered a discount of 2,000 won ($1.88) on pizzas delivered after 30 minutes of placing an order, and the pizza is given for free if delivery takes longer than 45 minutes. The system has forced deliverymen, most in their early 20s, to speed and drive recklessly on their delivery motor bikes.
“Following recent concerns over the 30 minute delivery promise, we decided to abolish the system after careful consideration,” said Domino’s on its Web site yesterday. “
We will make efforts to educate employees thoroughly on road safety.”The Youth Community Union called for a nationwide boycott of Domino’s if the system wasn’t abolished by today.
The Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency said there were 4,951 accidents involving food delivery bikes between 2005 and 2009.
Domino’s ends policy - INSIDE JoongAng Daily
Domino’s beefs up its chicken line
Domino’s Pizza has added two new permanent items to its menu – boneless chicken and wings. This is the first time Domino’s has run a national promotion highlighting its chicken products since 2002.
The menu launch is part of a continued reinvention effort by Domino’s, which began in late 2009.
The chicken wings are available in hot, BBQ and new sweet mango habanero, while the new boneless chicken come with a selection of dipping sauces. The new items are available for delivery and carryout.
"We want to continue innovating, and reinventing our menu and brand – and our new chicken is the next chapter of our story," said J. Patrick Doyle, Domino's Pizza president and chief executive officer.
Russell Weiner, Domino's Pizza chief marketing officer said customer feedback outlined a demand for more choice and customization with the boneless chicken, and a better texture and flavor for the chicken wings.
"Over 80 percent of our menu consists of new, permanent menu items introduced since 2008, so the desire to continue getting better goes well beyond just our pizza," said Weiner.
Domino’s beefs up its chicken line PizzaMarketPlace.com
The menu launch is part of a continued reinvention effort by Domino’s, which began in late 2009.
The chicken wings are available in hot, BBQ and new sweet mango habanero, while the new boneless chicken come with a selection of dipping sauces. The new items are available for delivery and carryout.
"We want to continue innovating, and reinventing our menu and brand – and our new chicken is the next chapter of our story," said J. Patrick Doyle, Domino's Pizza president and chief executive officer.
Russell Weiner, Domino's Pizza chief marketing officer said customer feedback outlined a demand for more choice and customization with the boneless chicken, and a better texture and flavor for the chicken wings.
"Over 80 percent of our menu consists of new, permanent menu items introduced since 2008, so the desire to continue getting better goes well beyond just our pizza," said Weiner.
Domino’s beefs up its chicken line PizzaMarketPlace.com
Friday, February 18, 2011
A Red Siamese Fighting Fish
The Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens), also known as the Betta and simply as the fighter, is a popular species of freshwater aquarium fish. The name is derived from Ikan Bettah, taken from a local dialect of Thailand (Siam).
Betta is pronounced /ˈbɛtə/. The wild ancestors of this fish are native to the rice paddies of Thailand, peninsular Malaysia and Cambodia and are called pla-kad or trey krem ("fighting fish") in Thai.
Siamese fighting fish have upturned mouths and are primarily carnivorous surface feeders, although some vegetable matter may be eaten. In the wild, they feed on zooplankton including crustaceans and the larvae of mosquitoes and other insects, such as flies, crickets, or grasshoppers. Fish who feed on a wide range of foods live longer, have richer colors, and heal fin damage more quickly.
For reproduction the male betta will flare his gills, twist his body, and spread his fins, if interested in the female.
The female will darken in color, then curve her body back and forth. Males build bubble nests of various sizes and thicknesses at the surface of the water. The act of spawning itself is called a "nuptial embrace", for the male wraps his body around the female; around 10-41 eggs are released during each embrace, until the female is exhausted of eggs.
The male, in his turn, releases milt into the water, and fertilization takes place externally. During and after spawning, the male uses his mouth to retrieve sinking eggs and deposit them in the bubble nest (during mating the female sometimes assists her partner, but more often she will simply devour all the eggs that she manages to catch). Once the female has released all of her eggs, she is chased away from the male's territory, as it is likely that she'll eat the eggs due to hunger.
Henceforth, the eggs remain in the male's care. He carefully keeps them in his bubble nest, making sure none fall to the bottom, and repairing the bubble nest as needed. Incubation lasts for 24–36 hours, and the newly-hatched larvae remain in the nest for the next 2–3 days, until their yolk sacs are fully absorbed. Afterwards the fry leave the nest and the free-swimming stage begins.
A Red Siamese Fighting Fish in an Aquarium - Pictures
Betta is pronounced /ˈbɛtə/. The wild ancestors of this fish are native to the rice paddies of Thailand, peninsular Malaysia and Cambodia and are called pla-kad or trey krem ("fighting fish") in Thai.
Siamese fighting fish have upturned mouths and are primarily carnivorous surface feeders, although some vegetable matter may be eaten. In the wild, they feed on zooplankton including crustaceans and the larvae of mosquitoes and other insects, such as flies, crickets, or grasshoppers. Fish who feed on a wide range of foods live longer, have richer colors, and heal fin damage more quickly.
For reproduction the male betta will flare his gills, twist his body, and spread his fins, if interested in the female.
The female will darken in color, then curve her body back and forth. Males build bubble nests of various sizes and thicknesses at the surface of the water. The act of spawning itself is called a "nuptial embrace", for the male wraps his body around the female; around 10-41 eggs are released during each embrace, until the female is exhausted of eggs.
The male, in his turn, releases milt into the water, and fertilization takes place externally. During and after spawning, the male uses his mouth to retrieve sinking eggs and deposit them in the bubble nest (during mating the female sometimes assists her partner, but more often she will simply devour all the eggs that she manages to catch). Once the female has released all of her eggs, she is chased away from the male's territory, as it is likely that she'll eat the eggs due to hunger.
Henceforth, the eggs remain in the male's care. He carefully keeps them in his bubble nest, making sure none fall to the bottom, and repairing the bubble nest as needed. Incubation lasts for 24–36 hours, and the newly-hatched larvae remain in the nest for the next 2–3 days, until their yolk sacs are fully absorbed. Afterwards the fry leave the nest and the free-swimming stage begins.
A Red Siamese Fighting Fish in an Aquarium - Pictures
What are Coral Reefs
Often called “rainforests of the sea”, coral reefs form some of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. They occupy very small percentage of the total sea surface on earth, yet they provide a home for twenty-five percent of all marine species.
Coral reefs flourish even though they are surrounded by ocean waters that provide few nutrients. They are most commonly found at shallow depths in tropical waters, but deep water and cold water corals also exist on smaller scales in other areas.
Coral reefs are underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals.
Corals are colonies of tiny living animals found in marine waters that contain few nutrients. Most coral reefs are built from stony corals, and are formed by polyps that live together in groups. The polyps secrete a hard carbonate exoskeleton which provides support and protection for the body of each polyp. Reefs grow best in warm, shallow, clear, sunny and agitated waters. Also coral reef is a reef consisting of coral consolidated into limestone.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
How to Install Windows XP on Computers with SATA Hard Drive - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com
SATA is a new type of interface that connects hard drives to computers' main board (Motherboard) and replaces the older IDE standard. As of 2009, SATA has replaced IDE in most desktop and laptop computers. The difference between a SATA hard drive and the old IDE drives, among other things, is that SATA can provide for a faster data rate and speed.
How to Install Windows XP on Computers with SATA Hard Drive - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com
How to Install Windows XP on Computers with SATA Hard Drive - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com
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