Monday, July 18, 2011


Discuss Whether Or Not Bats Hibernate
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bat

Bats are found on almost every continent in the globe, they only have two basic habitat needs; roosts and foraging grounds. There are some bat species that hibernate in roosts like caves, crevices, bunkers, wartime pill boxes and other warm damp places.
Fattening themselves up before the cold weather hits, they eat tons of food, building up their energy with stored fat in their bodies. They need a lot, since these winter naps are long and need a stockpile of fatty deposits to last during these cold months.
Majority of the bat species migrate to winter roosts for their very deep sleep over the winter months. A drive to protect these roosts is essential because bats have an important role in the pollination of plants and in the control of many insect species.

Thursday, July 14, 2011


Katrina Lorenzo writing samples
Wedding essentials to consider
Planning a wedding can be stressful. It takes a lot to pay attention to the details that make up a wedding. Especially when you are in a tight budget, the stress can double. You must weigh which of the wedding essentials are more important than the next.
In today’s time, with the help of technology, there are tools that can help us in this chaotic time. Nowadays, everything can be found on the internet, from the bouquets to the dress and even to the invitations. Now, there is something called wedding budget spreadsheet. It is a printable list of wedding essentials that you might want to consider. It gives you a tangible view of where you‘re at regarding the financial aspect of the wedding. It helps you know where to cut back or if the budget can accommodate a few luxuries.
There are different spreadsheets available in the internet. There are those that automatically compute and compare the prices of items selected. There are those that separates the expenses of the bride and the groom. The most common one is a simple spreadsheet listing all wedding essentials. The advantages of these spreadsheets are that they are easily printable and usually free. They also list things that you normally would not easily think of but are essential to a wedding. Even if you are a professional wedding planner or planning it by yourself, it is good to be prepared rather than panic on the day of the wedding.
Weddings are complex but they can be simplified with a little help. However grand or simple it may be, the couple should be comfortable and happy. Remember that a wedding is just a ceremony. Vows are just promises. The most important thing is that both the bride and groom are willing to build a life full of love together.  
Rowing machine benefit
People seldom neglect to exercise their back. And to think that 60% of the population have or had some back problems. It is crucial to exercise and maintain the flexibility of our back because if it were not for our backs we would not be standing up or be able to move from one place to another.
Like other muscles, it is essential to stretch and work on back muscles. There are a lot of equipment that can help us exercise the back muscles. The most effective equipment is the rowing machine. A rowing machine is a piece of equipment that simulates the rowing of a boat targeting the main muscles of the back, the arms and even the abdomen. A rowing machine can benefit almost any age group or any fitness level. It is a low-impact workout with maximum benefits--no jolting movements but instead it has smooth rhythmic movements that could prevent several joint injuries.
An aerobic rowing routine is an excellent way to lose weight and a good strengthening routine for your core muscles. Rowing machines can be adjusted to increase the resistance level to make  the heart work harder, increasing the heart rate can strengthen the heart muscle. Resistance exercises enable your muscles to work harder and in turn build bigger muscles. Another benefit of a rowing machine is maintaining flexibility of the spine as well as retain agility of muscles. Both are forced to coordinate with one another to achieve maximum result. This also helps you achieve proper posture.
Rowing machine reviews have been made to determine the effectiveness of the equipment for the entire body. It only proves that a rowing machine is an essential piece of equipment for a fitness routine. It targets all major muscles with easy movements. There is no other machine that is capable of working out as many muscles like the rowing machine while maintaining it a low impact workout.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011


Colony Collapse Disorder

Colony collapse disorder (CCD), throughout the history of apiculture this has happened naturally but these days there is a growing concern that our presence has added to the equation of what causes this massive disappearances. Though data is not available on the exact cause of the said condition, it is evident and clear as day that the human footprint has a role in the problem.

The research has found though that viruses and other pathogens contribute greatly as the CCD colonies have been found to have a higher concentrations in their colonies compared to the non-CCD ones. Pesticides, and parasites have also been found to have a higher presence in CCD colonies.

Colony collapse disorder is something we should be keeping an eye on due to its significance to our agricultural crops worldwide which are pollinated by bees.