FREAKY VENEZUELA TATTOO SHOW

Venezuela Expo Tattoo festival has recently finished in Caracas. Tattoo masters and ink lovers from around the world gathered to exhibit their tattoos, piercing and under-skin implants. Here are the most remarkable attendees of the event. 

BEST INTUITION QUOTES

"Intuition is the clear conception of the whole at once."

~Johann Kaspar Lavater~

"You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into

the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover

will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself."

~Alan Alda quotes~

"Every happening, great and small, is a parable whereby 

God speaks to us, and the art of life is to get the message."

~Malcolm Muggeridge~

"Intuition becomes increasingly valuable in the new

information society precisely because there is so much data."

~John Naisbitt~

"The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind

is a faithful servant. We have created a society that

honors the servant and has forgotten the gift."

~Albert Einstein~

"The only real valuable thing is intuition."

~Albert Einstein~ Intuition quotes

"A leader or a man of action in a crisis almost always acts 

subconsciously and then thinks of the reasons for his action."

~Jawaharlal Nehru~

"It is always with excitement that I wake up in the morning

wondering what my Intuition will toss up to me, like gifts

from the sea. I work with it and rely on it. It's my partner."

~Dr. Jonas Salk~

"Intuition is the supra-logic that cuts out all the routine 

processes of thought and leaps straight from the problem 

to the answer."

~Robert Graves~

"Creativity comes from trust.

Trust your instincts.

And never hope more than you work."

~Rita Mae Brown~ Instinct quotes

"Intuition comes very close to clairvoyance;

it appears to be the extrasensory perception of reality."

~Alexis Carrel~ Intuition quotes

"Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might

as well be your own, instead of someone else's."

~Billy Wilder~

"Each one of us has all the wisdom and knowledge we ever need

right within us. It is available to us through our intuitive

mind, which is our connection with universal intelligence."

~Shakti Gawain~

"Instinct is untaught ability."

~Bain~

"For the spiritual being, intuition is far more than a hunch.

It is viewed as guidance or as God talking, and this inner

insight is never taken lightly or ignored."

~Wayne Dyer~

Some great ad one liners

Some great ad one liners Plumber:  "We repair what your husband fixed." Pizza shop slogan:  "7 days without pizza makes one weak. On an electricians truck:  "Let us remove your shorts." At an optometrists office  "If you don't see what your looking for you've come to the right place." On a Butchers window:  "Let me meat your needs." Outside a hotel:  "Help! We need inn-experienced people." On a desk in a reception room:  "We shoot every 3rd salesman, and the 2nd one just left." At the electric company:  "We would be de-lighted if you send in your bill. However, if you don't you will be." In a restaurant window:  "Don't stand there and be hungry, come on in and get fed up.

Top 10 Native Tribes Who Have Faced Extinction

Top 10 Native Tribes Who Have Faced Extinction

Diseases such as Tuberculosis and Smallpox, wars with Europeans and interactions with whites led to the decimation and extinction of many native tribes. Various tribes amalgamated with other tribes, while others became extinct with time. Here are the top 10 Native Tribes which faced extinction after the European contact. 

1. Beothuk Tribes:

The Beothuk people were dark and tall with black hair and dark eyes. They lived for thousands of years prior to the Vikings in present day Newfoundland. When Europeans under John Cabot began exploiting lumber and fish in the area, the Beothuk were forced out. The fear of white people, tuberculosis and malnutrition decimated the population by 1700s. By 1829, no Beothuks were found in Newfoundland. 

2. Karankawa:

They were a group of Native Americans, who played an integral part in Texan history. Disease, conflicts with Europeans and loss of territory led to their extinction. The tribe had a significant role in the Texas War of Independence as they sided with the United States over Mexico. 

3. Mandans:

Smallpox, war and treaties signed with United States contributed to Mandans’ extinction. By 1837, their population was decimated to 125 people with the outbreak of smallpox, which they were not immune to. In 1934, the Mandans merged with two other tribes with the Indian Reorganization Act. The last pure Mandan died in 1971.

4. Chisca:

The Chisca were a tribe living in eastern Tennessee and southwestern Virginia. When waging wars against Europeans especial Hernando deSoto, the tribe was initially successful. They were, however, defeated by Juan Pardo of Spain. In the late 1700s, the tribe combined with the Shawnee under the name Chaskepe. By 18th century, they Chisca were extinct and their towns were burnt down by colonists. 

5. Hachaath:

Previously living on Vancouver Island and Barcland Island, they were part of the Nootka group of tribes. Contact with Europeans and smallpox is blamed for their extinction. 

6. Bo:

For about 65,000 years Bo culture and language existed in the Great Adaman region of India. The tribe, culture and language associated with Bo became extinct in 2010 when its last surviving member, Boa Senior died. 

7. Tasmanian Aborigines:

An indigenous people in the state of Tasmania were decimated by diseases. The Black War between 1828 and 1832 between British colonists and Tasmanian Aborigines also contributed to the group’s extinction. 

8. Ona:

Ona were the last group of natives to be reached by explorers. They used to live in what is presently known as Chile and Argentina. Although they had good relations with explorers, their numbers decreased by early 1900s. They were extinct by mid-20th century, despite efforts made by Christian Missionaries. 

9. Tainos:

They were an indigenous population living in present day Bahamas. With the arrival of Europeans and raids, the Tainos were driven out of their homes. In 18th century, the tribes were decimated by smallpox. The Spanish took many of the Tainos women and began to interbreed. They are now extinct, with the exception of many mestizos. 

10. Powhatan:

Powhatans were confederation of tribes in Virginia. They spoke Algonquin languages known as Powhatan and Virginia Algonquin. Many tribes of the Powhatan became extinct and now only 8 are left.

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How a Firefly Glows

The glow from a firefly comes from the lower part of their abdomen. This “lantern” portion has an evolutionary gift in the form of bioluminescence. The light produced by a small layer of cells called photocytes is reflected off several layers of reflective cells and emits a greenish-yellow glow.

Specifically, inside the light producing cells within the firefly is an organelle called a peroxizome. The chemical party that lies within it is what creates the light. Magnesium and ATP combine with an enzyme known as luciferase and the protein luciferin. This combination creates a very excited molecule. When oxygen is introduced into the mix, the molecule goes from “excited” back to a steady state. Think of having to pee extremely badly. You begin to tap dance like Micheal Flatley on crack! Once relieved, you return to a “steady state”. In the case of a photocytes chemical reaction, this energy release is in the form of a photon of light.

The mechanism that turns on and off this light show is still the topic of some debate. The prevailing theory revolves around the firefly’s ability to control oxygen within photocytes. Mitochondria (the organelle that controls ATP production) require large amounts of oxygen. When the firefly decides to light up the sky, it signals “trigger cells” around their air tubes to produce large amounts of nitric oxide. When the mitochondria inside the photocytes become soaked with nitric oxide, it results in extra oxygen available within the cell. It is thought this extra oxygen availability kicks off the chain reaction that produces light.

The process involved in stopping the luminous chemical reaction within photocytes has also yet to be proven. Researchers have found that white light can reverse the effects of nitric oxide on a key respiratory enzyme found in mitochondria. Because of this, it is thought that the “off” button on a firefly could be light itself.

The reason for this evolutionarily driven light show is mating. Fireflies, like most animals that procreate sexually, need to find a way to attract potential suitors. In the case of the firefly, this attraction is accomplished with flashes of visible light.  When a hot-to-trot male is ready to put on his Barry White and begin patrolling a specific area for females, he will start his flash-dance in the hopes of being seen by a willing lady. The females usually sit in wait, and once an attractive male happens by that gets her fire going, so to speak, she will signal back. The male also prepares a “nuptial gift” in the form of sperm wrapped in a high protein package, which he then gives to her and the mating ritual of this bright beetle is soon accomplished.

Bonus Factoids:

• Not all fireflies use their light to attract potential sexual partners. A type of firefly known as “Photuris” will mimic the light patterns of another type, “Photinus”, to attract the males of that genus class. Once the love-struck male approaches, instead of a booty-call, the Photuris female will seize him and then eat him!
• Some firefly species will use blood as a means to ward off predators. The process is called “reflex bleeding”. This blood is toxic to some predators and numerous studies have shown that these predators learn very quickly to stay away from fireflies. These same studies show that these predators will also stay away from perfectly palatable insects if those insects are painted with glowing substances that mimic firefly larva. The femme fatale Photuris firefly is not able to make the toxic chemical. They are however able to gain this poison by eating firefly’s with it. Once ingested, she is able to pass it on to her eggs and larvae.
• The light from a firefly is usually in the range of 561-570nm on the light spectrum. This is high green-low yellow for those not in the know.
• Fireflies are not “flies”, they are beetles. True “flies” have only one pair of wings, beetles and other insects commonly referred to as flies, like dragonfly or scorpionfly, have 2 sets of wings or four wings altogether. For ease of understanding, when the term “fly” is hyphenated following the common name for the insect, or fly follows the common name, it is, most likely, a true “fly” and has only 2 wings.
• Most species of firefly are able to use luminescence as adults, but all known firefly larvae and eggs are able to achieve this feat. There are also related beetles that have bioluminescent abilities. Click beetles and Phenogodid beetles are two.
• In the United States, fireflies that glow are not usually seen west of Kansas. The reason for this phenomenon isn’t known, but studies have shown only rare, isolated sightings of luminous fireflies in the western states.
• If you live east of Kansas and want to attract fireflies to your house there are some tips to follow. Cut down on lawn chemicals; Allow low overhanging trees, tall grass and other vegetation. This will provide adult fireflies with a place to rest and remain cool during the day. Reduce any artificial lighting around your property, which could interfere with the firefly’s signal and make it harder for most species to locate a mate.
• There are currently over 2000 known species of firefly around the world.

References:

• The Study Of Fireflies
• Understanding Fireflys
• Synchronized Fireflys
• Female Fireflies 
• Firefly Facts
• Secret Formula For Firefly Glow
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Incredible chalk drawings

Don't jump! Oh, he can't... Incredible chalk drawings that appear to change London's skyline Daily Mail  At first glance he appears to be inches from disaster. But this man apparently wobbling, arms outstretched, on the verge of a 300ft drop is actually  perfectly safe. He is an artist who has drawn this three-dimensional street scene on the flat roof of a building. Inches from death... or really? Pavement artist stands on the edge of his drawing of a New York scene - in London The astonishing optical illusion means he appears to be about to fall from a London rooftop, surrounded by a panorama which includes the City. But sharp-eyed observers will spot that the street scene below him includes a New York yellow taxi and a U.S. police SWAT team.   Pavement artist Joe Hill was commissioned to draw the scene to celebrate the release of Hollywood film Man On A Ledge. In the film, a New York police psychologist has to attempt to talk down a former policeman who has threatened to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. Don't jump! Man on a Ledge was created to celebrate the UK release of the film by the same name Stepping off the edge: Pavement artist Joe Hill created the image. In the Man on a Ledge film a New York police psychologist has to attempt to talk down a former policeman who has threatened to leap to his death Going over the edge: In this astonishing optical illusion, Joe Hill appears to be jumping off a building in this New York scene - set in London Man on a Ledge: Sam Worthington stars in the Hollywood film which is coming out in the UK

10 Unpleasant Creatures Made Lovable By Cartoons 

Is there anything more gross than a cockroach? Is there anything more reviled than a rat? There are lots of creatures out there that we’d want to stay as far away from as possible. But the truth is that some of these animals aren’t quite as terrible as we make them out to be and have overly bad reputations that are perhaps undeserved. Here are some animated movies and shows that make us throw the “ice” factor out the window and enjoy creatures that normally freak us out for what they actually are: cuter than puppies.

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Rats

Ratatouille

The geniuses at Pixar accomplished a lot with Ratatouille, but what is perhaps most impressive is the fact that they made us forget that most people would normally do their best to get rats into traps (even though that is alluded to in the movie). Not only is Remy the rat made cute and lovable, but he also cooks food for humans without making the audience cringe. The demand for pet rats rose after the release of Ratatouille as kids around the world asked, “Mommy, can I get a rat?”

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Ghosts

Casper, the Friendly Ghost

There’s nothing scary about this innocent and friendly ghost kid. And just in case you’re wondering how he died, don’t. His parents were already ghosts when they got married and gave birth to him, so he never actually died. At least, that’s what we’re told in some versions of the story.

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Spiders

Charlotte’s Web

While in reality, spiders might send most of us running to grab something to smack them with, we forget all about our prejudices and fall in love with the pretty spider as she helps Wilbur with her wisdom.

7

Skunks

Looney Tunes

He might stink, but Pepé le Pew is a true romantic at heart. And although some of his actions might be creepy, as long as you’re not the cat he’s after, you can’t help but find him charming in a convoluted sort of way.

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Dead Dogs

Corpse Bride

None of us wants to have to see a dog that’s hurt, let alone dead. But in Corpse Bride, we don’t feel the need to shed a tear for Scraps, the skeleton dog, because we realize that dogs are still as cute as ever in the afterlife.

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Caterpillars

A Bug’s Life

Some people love them. Some people hate them. Caterpillars can be polarizing that way. Not in the movie A Bug’s Life, though, as Heimlich the caterpillar humorously eats his way to our hearts before becoming, in his words, “a beautiful butterfly.”

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Ants

A Bug’s Life

With another entry from A Bug’s Life, Pixar makes us think twice about reaching for the bug spray at the sight of ants by giving them brighter colors and cuter proportions, making us root for the ants to win the day. Especially Dot. She’s just so darn cute!

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Ogres

Shrek

Okay, ogres might not be real, but when they appear in fiction, they usually aren’t exactly what you’d call “attractive.” And while you’d hesitate to call Shrek “cute” at first, he does grow on you. In this case, perhaps his attractiveness comes from the inside.

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Cockroaches

Wall-E

Pixar did it again. In a movie about a robot, Wall-E’s cockroach companion steals the show for a moment when it pokes its head out of a Twinkie, looking cuter than any teddy bear.

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Snakes

Kung Fu Panda

How many of us would stick around with a snake nearby? The deadliness of the Viper in Kung Fu Panda isn’t threatening to the kids who watch it, who instead of running away, cheer on as it fights alongside Po and the rest of the animal Kung Fu masters.

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