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How busy women beat stress
"I practice a yoga move."
"Your body and mind are like your computer. All three need a regular opportunity to shut down and restart! So whenever I'm feeling overwhelmed or fatigued, I like to lie on my back with my legs up on the wall. This move clears my head, helps me relax my muscles, gets rid of my headache if I have one, and restores my sense of calm. Putting my legs up the wall is also a great way to recharge at that low-blood-sugar time of day instead of having coffee or a candy bar. By restoring blood flow to the brain and getting a different perspective, I give myself a chance to regroup."
— Noel Schroeder, 39, Yoga instructor/energy healer, West Newbury, MA
"I tend to my plants."
"I pick off dead leaves, rotate the plants, and spray them with water. Sometimes I'll even talk and sing to them. Spending time taking care of my plants relaxes me. It also reminds me to slow down and take care of myself too."
— Shay Olivarria, 30, Runs financial workshops for kids, Lawndale, CA
"I list what I'm grateful for."
"Right after I've put my sons to bed, I turn off the TV, phone, and lights, sit on my bed in the dark, and simply cherish the silence. The quiet gives me time to count my blessings and thank God for another day. Afterward, I'm a renewed ball of energy."
— Simi Sanni Nwogugu, 33, Business coach, New York City
"I tune in to the sights and sounds around me."
"My me time happens when I'm riding the train home after teaching yoga classes. Sometimes I read a classic novel, but after a day of thinking and teaching about deep, soulful concepts, sometimes I just want to read People magazine and check in with how Brangelina are doing. And I love the subway sounds and watching people. It clears my mind and gives me a few minutes to decompress before I go home to my partner and start another round of relating."
— Sadie Nardini, 37, Yoga studio owner, Brooklyn, NY
"I write in my journal and say affirmations."
"In the morning the house is always quiet, so I use that peaceful time to journal and say my daily affirmations. I write what I'm happy about or what's weighing on me and then I recite my affirmation. My current one is: I am blessed. I am healthy and joy-filled. I live a balanced life by dedicating time each day to God, myself, my husband, and my family. I am tempered and patient in my work outside of my home. I lead by principle and example. After many repetitions, I find that my mind becomes still and quiet. I feel centered and purposeful and more at peace with the day ahead."
— Kali Evans-Raoul, 38, President of a communications firm, Chicago
"I color with crayons."
"Believe it or not, I color in a My Little Pony coloring book. The smell of crayons takes me back to kindergarten, when I was carefree and didn't have so many responsibilities. I shut everything out and focus on coloring one page. The process is a form of meditation for me. My whole body relaxes. Afterward, I'm calm, focused, and ready to face the next half of the day."
— Jamie Novak, 36, Professional organizer, Scotch Plains, NJ
"I connect with other women like me online."
After my husband leaves with our daughter for school and before I go to work, I sit on the couch with my laptop and post to my blog and also check Twitter, Facebook, and Plurk. Having this time helps me gather myself mentally. I feel like I unclutter my mind and get more organized. It also allows me to connect with other women online who are dealing with the same trials and tribulations as me. Knowing that I'm not the only mom out there trying to balance work and parenthood makes me feel less alone and more sane."
— Melanie Edwards, 28, Technology specialist, Orlando, FL
"I ride on my moped."
"Coasting around the neighborhood is a great way to get myself in the present moment — you can't drift off thinking about your to-do list or else you'll crash! As I pass by parks full of retirees playing board games, I wonder what their stories are. When I come back to work after my spin, I'm always relaxed and thankful that I live in such an interesting place."
— Jan McInnis, 48, Comedian, Los Angeles
"I check in with family and friends."
"Whenever I head out to run afternoon errands in my car, I put on my headset and make quick phone calls to friends or family. Either I play catch-up with them for 15 minutes or, if they're not around, I'll leave voice mails or messages on their answering machines. For me, this is me time because I'm a big relationship person, so being able to connect with others or simply let them know I'm thinking of them fills my heart and refuels me."
— Kate Larsen, 50, Life coach, Minneapolis
"I look at nature photography."
"I like to look at photography of flowers, plants, and gardens to get inspiration for the napkins, pillows, and scarves I design. I've accumulated a huge library of gardening books and photos, but mostly I look at images that I've taken, either in my garden or in other gardens I've visited. I'll study the curves of the leaves and the color combinations of the flowers and try to duplicate them in my sketches. Looking at the beauty of nature, with all of its colors and textures, fills me with ideas. For the rest of the evening, I feel creative and so excited and energized about my art."
— Kristene Smith, 40, Home fashions designer, Sacramento, CA
"I chill out in my hot tub."
"I go outside on my back porch and soak in the hot tub as often as I can. This forces me to relax after a hectic morning and prepares me for my second job of picking up my three boys from school and carting them around to the library, soccer and baseball practice, and karate lessons. I find that after a hot, quiet soak, I'm less stressed running around with all the kids and trying to accommodate all of their schedules."
— Wendy Walker, 42, Author, Stamford, CT
"I build my muscles."
"I lift weights (I work from home and have a workout room), and when I'm finished I feel refreshed, empowered, and like superwoman, supercharged! I truly feel that spending this time alone doing something I love leaves a positive impact on everyone around me — it makes me a healthy role model, I'm more patient, and, because I'm taking good care of myself, I can better take care of others."
— Sunni Patterson, 41, Business owner/entrepreneur, Barrington, IL
"I take a steaming hot shower."
"Once my family is asleep, I go into the bathroom and turn on the shower as hot as I can stand it. I pretend I'm on a secluded island in an outside shower surrounded by palm trees. By the time I step out, the bathroom is full of steamy fog, and I still feel like I'm on that island, where there are no computers, no deadlines, no children to convince of bedtime, and no external responsibilities. I go to bed feeling relieved, refreshed, and renewed."
— Ericka Alston, 38, Public relations executive, Baltimore
"I head outside with my dog."
"After I get breakfast on the table and lunches made, I'm out the door with my dog, Zaiah. I notice the birds and squirrels, the color of the leaves. Our walk is brisk but peaceful, and I come back energized and ready to tackle another day."
— Kristi Kovalak, 41, Marketing executive, St. Louis
"I play the piano."
"I sit down at my Steinway grand piano right after I get home from my work day and lose my thoughts in music. For years, my job, my family and friends, housework, and caring for my elderly father in my home took me away from playing the piano. But happily, I rediscovered this joy last year, and ever since then I have permitted myself to make time for playing every day. Because I have to concentrate on whatever piece of music I've chosen, other stresses of the day disappear. There's no way you can think about your problems while you're playing Chopin!"
— Susan Wilson Solovic, 52, Women's entrepreneurial executive, St. Louis
"I enjoy a peaceful walk."
"After I get the kids off to school, I walk to the train station to catch the train for work. No emails, no telephones, no questions to answer — it's my alone time. On bad-weather days, neighbors will offer me a ride, but I always say, "No, thanks." The people who know me well just smile, wave, and pass me by."
— Carol Fitzgerald, 44, Marketing executive, Scarsdale, NY
"I cuddle with my cat."
"I groom, play with, and bury my face in the belly of my beloved cat, Simba. This little bit of time together helps strengthen our bond, but it also decompresses and refuels me. My focus is on him instead of being on my work or my worries. When he puts a big paw on my cheek and we look into each other's eyes, I feel like I can go back to my desk and conquer anything."
— L.A. Pomeroy, 47, Equestrian sports journalist, Northampton, MA
"I drink tea and flip through magazines."
"Midmorning, I like to get up from my computer and have "tea time." I pour myself a giant mug of hot organic green tea and, while I sit on the couch in my bright living room, I thumb through fashion and home-decor magazines. The pictures inspire me. They also make me forget the sad, shocking, and crisis-oriented news headlines that I see online in the morning. By the time I sit back down at my computer, I feel upbeat and more positive about the world."
— Kami Gray, 42, TV wardrobe/set designer, Portland, OR


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Hidden Stories in Amos and Isaiah - Part 2
- Wednesday, March 09, 2005
This universal change could not have been decreed by one relatively unknown king in one part of the world. It could only be because the Earth had changed position and the old calendar no longer worked. When the Spaniards landed in Mexico they reported that the Mexicans celebrated their New Year's day on the "sixth and twentie day of February." All over the world the new calendar began with that astronomical event. This means that for ancient history before that date any astronomical calculations are useless. That is, the system of calculating backward to date a particular eclipse or other event does not work before the date of 747 BC.
This 747 BC date fits into the time of Amos, according to some systems of dating. This provides another strong evidence that some of the destructions mentioned by Amos and Isaiah really happened in past history—fascinating stories, almost hidden.
Teaching Ideas
For children's Bible study or devotions, present this in three parts.
- Amos's prophecy. Read Amos 1:1-2. What will happen to Mount Carmel? Skim read all of chapter 1 and part of chapter 2 to find the words fire. Read Isaiah 1:7-9 to see his description of the fulfilled prophecy. Prophecy is a noun; prophesy, a verb. (Pronounced PRAH-fuh-see and PRAH-fuh-sigh.)
- Hezekiah's illness. Read Isaiah 38:1-9. Notice from verses 5 to 7 that the sundial sign is both for Hezekiah's illness and for saving the city. The Bible tells each story separately and does not clearly show the sequence of these events.
- Destruction of Assyria's army. Read Isaiah 36:2a; 37:5-7,36. Connect blast of verse 7 with angel of verse 36. God controls the cosmos with his heavenly messengers variously called angels, sons of God, morning stars, or the host of heaven.
Dr. Ruth Beechick is retired from a long and varied career in education, and lives in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. She now writes for homeschoolers, whom she sees as the greatest hope for the future of our society. Her books for homeschooling parents can be found at http://www.HomeschoolingBooks.com
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Parents may also attend informational sessions on financial aid, housing, and campus life. Free parking will be provided in the UALR parking deck near Fair Park Boulevard.
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World Wetlands Day 2002: Sri Lanka
This is to inform you of the following event:
World Wetlands Day 2002 - Media briefing
In order to commemorate this important global event and to facilitate increasing public awareness on the significance of sustainable management of our wetlands, IUCN Sri Lanka has organised a media briefing, in collaboration with the Integrated Resources Management Project (IRMP) of the Central Environmental Authority
Date: 25 January 2002
Time: 10.30 a.m - 12.30 p.m.
Venue: Council Room, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), "Vidya Mandiraya", 120/10, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7.
The presentations will be made by: Dr.Jayampathy Samarakoon ( IRMP/CEA) on "The signifance of Wetlands in today's world" Mr.Pandula Endagama on "Wetlands - an important part of our Cultural Heritage" and Dr. Channa Bambaradeniya on "Wetlands and Biodiversity"
A Wetland toolkit containing information on the Ramsar Convention and World Wetlands Day, Globally significant wetlands, Sri Lanka's wetlands and their conservation value will be disseminated at the Media Briefing. In addition, the soft launching of a publication on the biodiversity of Sri Lankas first Ramsar site - Bundala Wetlands ("GUIDE TO BUNDALA" - text compiled and edited by Channa Bambaradeniya) published by IUCN Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Ramsar Bureau will also be undertaken at this event.
On the 2nd February, The visitor centre at the Bundala National Park will be innaugurated by the Divisional Secretariate of the Hambanthota District (where this wetland is located). This centre was developed with awareness material and exhibits by IUCN SL, under a Ramsar small grant. It would be followed with an awareness workshop on the Bundala Wetland and the WWD for Government officials in the Hambanthota District.
Channa Bambaradeniya, Ph.D
Head - Biodiversity Unit
IUCN - The World Conservation Union
Sri Lanka Country Office
Text compiled by: Channa N.B.Bambaradeniya
IUCN - The World Conservation Union,
Sri Lanka Country office
This note containing general information on wetlands was prepared for a media briefing by IUCN Sri Lanka to mark the World Wetlands Day of 2002
( 2nd February: Theme - Wetlands Water, Life and Culture)
© IUCN - The World Conservation Union, Sri Lanka Country Office, 53, Horton Place, Colombo 7.
On the 2nd of February 1971 a significant milestone on the conservation of wetland ecosystems was achieved in the city of RAMSAR in Iran, where a global consensus was adopted to identify and protect wetlands of international importance especially as waterfowl habitat. Today, the Convention on Wetlands (popularly known as the RAMSAR Convention) serves as an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. There are presently 130 Contracting Parties to the Convention, with 1112 wetland sites, totaling 89.37 million hectares, designated for inclusion in the RAMSAR List of Wetlands of International Importance. Sri Lanka became a signatory to the RAMSAR Convention in 1991 by declaring the Bundala Lagoon system as its first RAMSAR wetland site.
In order to commemorate this global convention on wetland conservation, the 2nd February has been declared World Wetlands Day by the RAMSAR Bureau. RAMSAR's World Wetlands day 2002 is focussed on the cultural heritage of Wetlands and the need for management strategies that will safeguard this heritage as well as the natural values and functions of the wetlands.
1. Bundala National Park
Located in the Hambanthota District, Bundala was declared a Ramsar site in 1991, owing to the high species richness of waterfowl, including migratory species. The principal wetland type in the Bundala National Park is a system of lagoons.
2. Annaiwilundawa Sanctuary
Located in the Puttalam District. Annaiwilundawa was declared as a Ramsar site in August, 2001, considering its rich biological diversity and historic/cultural significance. The principal wetland type in Annaiwilundawa is a system of ancient cascading tanks established in the 12th Century.
What are wetlands?
Among the many definitions of wetlands in use throughout the world, the broadest and hence the most widely used on an international scale, is provided by the RAMSAR Convention. Designed to provide international protection to the widest possible group of wetland ecosystems, the RAMSAR Convention defines wetlands as: " areas of marsh, fen, Peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed the 6 meters"
The Wetlands of Sri Lanka that fits into the definition given by the RAMSAR Convention could be divided into three broad categories:
- Inland fresh water wetlands (eg.rivers, stream, marshes, swamp forests, and "Villus").
- Salt water wetlands (eg.lagoons, estuaries, mangroves, sea grass beds and coral reefs).
- Man-made wetlands (eg. tanks, reservoirs, rice fields, salterns).
A short description of major wetland types in Sri Lanka is given below.
Inland fresh water wetlands
Streams and rivers
Sri Lanka has an extensive network of rivers and streams that drains a total of 103 distinct natural river basins. In terms of length, these flowing water bodies cover more than 4500 km. Mahaweli, Walawe and Kelani rivers originate from the central highlands and flows through all three peneplains. The river basins originating in the wet highlands are perennial while many of those in the dry zone are seasonal. The river Mahaweli accounts for the largest basin, covering 16% of the island and thereby has a high socio- economic and ecological value.
The "Villu" wetlands
Although there are no large natural lakes in Sri Lanka, there are several flood plain lakes, commonly referred to as "Villus", which cover a total area of 12500 ha. Often they are cut-off former river bends. Many of the larger "Villus" are located in the Mahaweli floodplain in the East. A typical example is the inter-connected Handapan and Pendiya Villus (796 ha) which is the largest of the entire Mahaweli Villu system. The Wilpattu National Park also contains several Villu ecosystems.
Fresh water Marshes
These are shallow inland depressions located mainly in rural areas either connected to a river or receiving water through surface run-off river flood water and ground water seepage. Partially decomposed organic material in such marshes forms peat, characterized by water logged sticky soil. A typical example is the Muthurajawela Marsh, which is the largest peat bog in Sri Lanka.
Fresh water Swamp Forest
This is a late successional stage of a freshwater marsh ecosystem, comprising of trees that are adapted to grow in shallow stagnant water. Swamp forests are seasonally inundated with river water. It is the most rare wetland type in Sri Lanka and a good example is the Walauwa Watta Wathurana Swamp forest (12 ha) located in the Kalu river basin.
Salt water wetlands
Estuaries and Mangroves
These are inter-connected coastal wetland types. Estuaries are formed in places where rivers enter the sea. The daily tidal fluctuation and the intermediate salinity between salt and freshwater (commonly termed "brackish water") are main characteristics of this ecosystem. There are about 45 estuaries in Sri Lanka. The mangroves comprise very diverse plant communities that are adapted to grow in unstable conditions of estuarine habitat. The mangroves are a rapidly diminishing wetland type in Sri Lanka, consisting of less than 10,000 ha of discontinuously distributed patches along the coastline. Typical example of estuaries with mangrove wetlands in Sri Lanka includes the Maduganga estuary and the Bentota estuary.
These are salt or brackish water coastal wetlands separated from the sea by a low sand bank with one or more relatively narrow permanent or seasonal outlets to the sea. These can also harbour other coastal wetland types such as mangroves, mud flats and sea grass beds. Around 42 lagoons are found around the coast in Sri Lanka. Examples include the Bundala Lagoon, Mundel Lake, and Kalametiya Lagoon.
Coral reefs and Sea grass beds
These are two important sub-tidal marine wetlands (below 6 m in depth) in Sri Lanka. Coral reefs consists of calcareous structures secreted by a group of marine invertebrates. Coral reefs are famous for their spectacular beauty and are rich in biological diversity that could be compared to a tropical rainforest. Extensive coral reef habitats occur in the Gulf of Mannar, Trincomalee to Kalmunai in the East Coast and in several areas of the South and Southwestern coast. (eg. Rumassala and Hikkaduwa)
Sea grass beds are composed of rooted, seed bearing marine plants. These occur in shallow, sheltered marine waters, as well as in lagoons and estuaries. Most extensive sea grass beds occur in the northwest coastal waters of Sri Lanka (eg. Kalpitiya to Mannar).
Man-made Wetlands
Tanks and Reservoirs
Although there are no natural lakes in Sri Lanka, an array of ancient irrigation tanks have substituted the former wetland type. Numbering nearly 10,000, these man-made wetlands depict the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka. The major irrigation reservoirs (each more than 200 ha) cover an area of 7820 ha, while the seasonal/minor irrigation tanks (each less than 200 ha) account for 52250 ha. Typical ancient irrigation tanks include the Parakrama Samudraya and the Minneriya tank.
Rice Fields
Rice fields are characterized by the presence of a standing water body, which is temporary and seasonal. Hence, flooded rice fields can be considered agronomically managed marshes. They are temporary and seasonal aquatic habitats, managed with a variable degree of intensity. The total area under rice cultivation at present is about 780,000 ha (approximately12% of the total land area), which is distributed over all the agro-ecological regions except for areas located at very high elevation. Approximately 75% of rice lands in Sri Lanka are located within inland valley systems of varying form and size while the rest are found in alluvial plains and also on terraced uplands in the interior.
Significance of wetlands in Sri Lanka
All wetlands comprise a mixture of soils, water, plants and animals. The interactions between these elements allow wetlands to perform several functions that are beneficial to mankind, while generating a healthy wildlife, fisheries and forest resources. The combination of these functions, together with the rich biological diversity and cultural heritage of wetlands makes these ecosystems invaluable to people all over the world. The loss of wetlands results in the eradication of these benefits, leading to harmful consequences on human welfare and to the extinction of species that are ecologically dependant on wetlands. The importance of wetlands can be elaborated under three major categories; uses, functions and attributes.
Wetland Uses
Uses are direct economic benefits gained by people through exploitation of wetland resources. Major wetland uses could be highlighted as follows:
|Examples from Sri Lanka
|Wetlands exploited
|Water supply and transportation
a) For Domestic supply
b) For irrigation
|Labugama, KalatuwawaMinneriya tank, Mahaweli river
|Rivers, streams, tanks, reservoirs
|Agricultural products for human consumption
|Rice, Leafy vegetables
|Rice fields, marshes, tanks
|Medicinal herbs
|"Lunuwarana" herb
|Raw material for handicrafts and mats
|"Kaduru" wood for masks, Pandanus leaves
|Marshes, Mangroves
|Victoria, Randenigala and Rantambe reservoirs
|Waterfalls, Reservoirs
|Fish and crustaceans for consumption
|Edible Freshwater and brackish water fish and crustacean species
|Rivers, tanks, reservoirs, lagoons, estuaries
|Fish and plants of ornamental value
|Black Ruby Barb, Cherry Barb, Cryptocoryne, Aponogeton
|Streams, marshes
|Material for religious ceremonies/offerings
|Nelum/Olu/Manel flowers
|Marshes, Ponds
|Hambanthota lagoon
|Bundala wetlands
|Tanks, Lagoons, waterfalls
Wetland Functions
These are benefits of wetlands that support or protect human activity without being used directly. Major wetland functions could be summarized as follows:
|Major Functions
|Contributory Wetlands
|Mitigation of floods
|Marshes, Tanks, Rice fields
|Protection from storms/prevention of coastal erosion
|Mangroves, Coral reefs
|Retention of sediments
|Mangrove, Coastal marshes
|Purification of water/removal of toxic compounds
|Act as a Carbon Sink
|Breeding habitats of edible fish
|Mangroves, Marshes, Sea grass beds
Wetland Attributes
These are benefits to a country that do not provide direct economic benefits. Two important wetland attributes include sustenance of a rich biological diversity and cultural heritage.
The biodiversity of wetlands in Sri Lanka is clearly depicted by the rich array of wetland ecosystem/habitat types, and the higher number of animal and plant species that they harbour. For instance, among the total inland vertebrate species in Sri Lanka, about 30% are ecologically dependent on wetlands. Among the migratory birds that visit Sri Lanka annually, more than 50% are directly dependent on wetlands for food and shelter. Furthermore, the future survival of approximately 32% of the nationally threatened vertebrate faunal species in Sri Lanka is dependent on wetland ecosystems of the island.
Cultural heritage
In Sri Lanka, wetlands such as rivers and floodplains have been the cradle of historic civilizations. The man-made wetlands in Sri Lanka, especially the ancient irrigation tanks and rice fields, clearly highlights the rich cultural heritage associated with wetlands. It is generally believed that Indo-Aryan immigrants started rice cultivation in Sri Lanka more than 2500 years ago. This was a period at which a settled civilization developed in the dry zone and an elaborate irrigation system was established for rice cultivation. The earliest references to the establishment of tanks to conserve water for irrigation of rice in Sri Lanka was about 420 BC. Considering the size of these tanks and the network of neatly built sluices/canals, the technology of our ancestral irrigation engineers is truly astonishing.
Threats to Wetlands in Sri Lanka
A majority of the wetlands in Sri Lanka are facing various threats that are posed by harmful human activities. These could be summarized under four major categories; habitat deterioration/degradation, direct loss/exploitation of species, spread of invasive alien species and natural phenomena.
Habitat deterioration/degradation
Several factors have resulted in the deterioration and degradation of the quality of wetlands, which could be highlighted as follows:
|Contributory Factors
|Affected wetlands
|Loss of wetlands and their biodiversity
|Urban Marshes (eg.Bellanwila-Attidiya, Muthurajawela)
|Clearing of vegetation
|Loss of habitats and species
|Mangroves (eg. Mangroves in the Coastal areas of the Puttalam District)
|Water pollution
- Organic pollution
- Other Chemical effluents
- Sewage disposal
Loss of species
Loss of species, Harmful impacts on humans
Marshes (eg. Muthurajawela)
Rivers (eg. Kelani river)
Tanks, Marshes, Estuaries (eg. Parakrama Samudraya, Beira lake)
|Garbage disposal
|Eutrophication, spread of harmful diseases
|Marshes (eg. Muthurajawela, Bellanwila-Attidiya)
|Regulation of water flow (Dams)
|Gradual disappearance of lowland wetlands
|Villu ecosystems in the Mahaweli Floodplain
|Mining (Sand/coral)
|Loss of habitats and species
|Rivers, Coral reefs
Direct loss/exploitation of species
Overexploitation of wetland plants and animals has resulted in several species facing the risk of extinction. Factors that contribute to this threat could be highlighted as follows:
|Contributory Factors
|Affected Species
|Poaching (for consumption)
|Reduction of populations of targeted birds and mammals
|Waterfowl (Ducks and Teals), Otter
|Ornamental fish trade
|Reduction of local fish populations
|Black Ruby Barb, Cherry Barb, Mono etc.
|Ornamental plant Trade
|Reduction of aquatic plant populations and loss of habitats for aquatic animals
|Cryptocoryne spp., Aponogeton spp.
|Scientific Research
|Reduction of aquatic animals
|Stream dwelling fish
|Water Pollution
|Reduction of aquatic animals, Human health impacts
|Fish, Amphibians, piscivorous birds, Otter
Spread of invasive alien species (IAS)
The introduction of several species of exotic aquatic animals and plants that have eventually escaped into wild habitats are posing a serious threat to native aquatic biodiversity. Observations made during the past five years have enabled to document 10 species of invasive alien fauna (8 species of fish, one turtle and one aquatic mollusc) and 12 species of invasive alien flora, spreading in different wetland ecosystems throughout Sri Lanka. Among them, 4 species of fauna (Tilapia - Oreochromis mossambicus, Walking catfish - Clarias batrachus, Rainbow Trout - Oncorhynchus mykiss and Mosquito fish - Gambusia affinis) and two species of flora (Water hyacinth - Eichhornia crassipes and Giant mimosa - Mimosa pigra) are included in the list of the world's 100 worst invasive alien species. The ornamental fish trade has been the sole contributory factor to the introduction of invasive alien aquatic species into Sri Lanka. The major impacts of IAS could be summarized as follows:
|Impacts of IAS
|Example of Invasive species
|Affected native wetland species/ecosystems
|Direct exploitation or destruction of native species
|Predatory species (Trout, Clown-knife fish, Walking catfish, Red-eared slider turtle)
|Endemic freshwater fish
|Superior competitors for resources
|Tilapia, Water hyacinth
|Native aquatic fish and plants
|Deterioration of the quality of wetlands
|Salvinia, Water hyacinth
|Tanks, Marshes, Estuaries
|Agricultural pests/weeds
|Apple Snail, Water hyacinth, Salvinia, Hydrilla
|Rice fields, Tanks, Irrigation canals
Natural Phenomena
Wetlands are threatened by natural phenomena as well. For instance, the recent prolonged drought resulted in the drying off of several tanks, streams, marshes and lagoons, causing death to several species of wetland animals. The rise of sea water temperature (due to climate change) resulted in the bleaching of coral reefs, especially in the south western part of Sri Lanka. For example, the Hikkaduwa Coral Reef, which was once a rich habitat, is now virtually a dead reef.


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In recent years, the beauty industry has really embraced technology, as evidenced YSL's latest eyeshadow palette featuring Facebook blue. As a proud techie, I've also been fascinated by the ways that technology has helped people like me learn about makeup, whether it's by watching makeup tutorials or learning about BB creams through online research. And hands down, my favorite tech device is my iPad.
Along with a few other essentials like vintage sunglasses and sunscreen, my iPad has been my constant companion this summer. But after my latest adventure in the city, I noticed that the back of my iPad had some tragically visible scratches. With a beach trip and plenty of other jaunts in my future, I knew it was time to get serious about keeping my MVP device protected. Here are four summer-bright iPad cases (including one exclusive Birchbox number!) worth checking out. Think of them as SPF for your iPad.
- Echo Design Clearly Cool Beach Set, $38
These transparent carrying cases are brand new to the Birchbox Shop, and I'm already in love with them. The pink and orange colors are perfect for summer, and the durable plastic provides much-need protection against sand and water. Best of all, you can still use your devices while they're safely zipped inside.
- BAGGU® Case for iPad, $28
It's no secret that Birchbox is a huge fan of BAGGU®—we all have a serious girl crush on founder Emily Sugihara. BAGGU® makes iPad sleeves made out of recycled materials, and I'm a fan of the striking cobalt blue number.
- DODOcase Essentials, $70
For someone who yearns for the feel of reading a book while using an iPad, DODOcase iPad case provides a happy solution. Handcrafted in San Francisco, the sturdy case is made through an old-fashioned bookbinding process. I love the pop of cheerful color, as well as the eco-friendly bamboo.
- robinson FLIP E-TABLET SLEEVE, $225
An iPad case in Hermes orange? Yes, please. Tory Burch's iPad case oozes elegance with its rich color (equestrian orange) complemented by the simple gold Tory Burch emblem.
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Who gives a crap that there's already a movie called "Dark Skies", lets make a different one and let's make it about sharks. F the system! Let's also get Tara Reid, because she is surprisingly available, and let's toss in Cassie Scerbo and Ian Ziering, two people I don't know but look like they're pretty close to doing soft core porn. Let's make it about LA being flooded and people fighting sharks. Let's just say F you logic and reasoning.
I have always been baffled by the music in the original "The Last House on the Left" but I'm guessing some people love it so the folks at One Way Static Records are releasing the soundtrack on vinyl for the very first time. For those of you not in the know, the soundtrack was composed by David Hess, who played "Krug" in the film. He's also the same guy who had an hour long conversation with Jon from the podcast about baseball at Horror Hound Weekend a few years back and then shot him down for a photo. He's also dead.
Sony has bumped up the release of the upcoming "Evil Dead" remake to April 5th. The move is mostly due to some other film's release date shifting but still, let's call this a good thing. Let's also agree to ever talk about the one night we both went to Hooters and ended up going to the bathroom at the same time and may or may not have compared sizes. No one should ever know about that.
So "Wolf Creek 2" is happening and it looks like John Jarratt, who played the creepy killer in the first flick, will be returning. Some other Australian folks who no one knows (sorry Australian readers) will also be in the flick which will follow a group of backpackers who encounter a strange local, so pretty much the same plot as the first film.
What do you do when cops catch you running around town nude? Well if you're this guy from Louisiana you break into song and start pleasuring yourself. I'm not saying that's right or wrong. I'm just giving you options.
Hey remember Jason London from "Dazed and Confused"? He played the... well the stoner guy but that was pretty much everyone in the film but whatever. Well he shit himself in the back of a cop car. Don't worry, he apparently did it on purpose after getting into a fight with cops because he sneezed on a bouncer.
As the "Game of Thrones" fans will tell you, 'winter is coming'. And with it a new batch of horror flicks that genre fans can get relatively excited about during the post-Halloween hangover. So here's 9 to look out for during the winter to come...
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Alexander Ludwig was apparently in "The Hunger Games" but I'm pretty sure I'd remember seeing his prick looking face during the film so I'm not positive he was. He will be in the new revenge flick "Final Girl" though. Or at least that's what the hyper tubes are telling me. Ludwig (just typing that makes me angry) will play one of the young lads who pick the wrong girl to harass and find themselves in a world of hurt.
Hey don't you just love Rutina Wesley on "True Blood"?! Trick question! If you said yes then we can't be friends anymore. But let's settle this later because right now we're talking about how Rutina has been cast in "Angry Little Gods", the US remake of the Thai horror flick "13: Game of Death". The flick focuses on a man trying to pay for his wedding when he's told he's on a hidden camera show and must complete 13 tasks. If task number 1 was to watch an episode of "True Blood" I'd lose before that stupid theme song was over.
Dimension Films has slapped their new alien abduction flick "Dark Skies" with a February 22nd 2013 release date. Staring Keri Russell (OMG Felicity!) the film focuses on a family being terrorized by aliens who invade their home each night. Alright I've never seen an episode of "Felicity". I know she ruined the show when she cut her hair though. Everyone knows that.
Rumors are floating around that NBC may in fact be pulling the plug on "Mockingbird Lane", their "The Munsters" reboot, before the show even gets going. Of course the show's creator, Bryan Fuller, has taken to the tweets to say those rumors are complete BS so all we can do is wait and see. Or we could just ignore the whole thing all together. Let's do that. No one cares about this show anyway to be honest. I'm sorry I brought it up.
You threaten my cat, I shoot you. So sayeth this white trash woman in Texas. And it was so.
Here's a picture of a 4 pound hairball that was removed from a 19 year old girl's stomach in India recently. Feel free to post comments below with what you find in your throw up after viewing the photo.
Keri Russell, who will always be Felicity to you and your cat, has been confirmed to be taking the lead in Scott Stewart's new film "Dark Skies". The film is about a family who finds they're being terrorized by aliens every night and can't seem to find any help. Maybe the aliens are pissed because she straightened her hair. or cut it or something. Isn't that something people flipped out about back when the show was on? Am I the only one who remembers this? I can't be. Don't judge.
I don't know anyone who's excited about "Dredd", the updated version of the comic book tale we all know and love from the Sylvester Stallone flick, but that isn't stopping writer Alex Garland from making a trilogy out of his tale. That is if the first film makes enough money. It's a bold move, to make a sequel to a film if it does really well, I can't wait to see how this plays out.
I for one am very excited that script writer Dean Devlin is saying hat he's working on a sequel to the 1996 hit "Independence Day". I know I've gone on a few rants about this movie and honestly I don't know where I left off. Let's just go with Vivica A. Fox is really hot and leave it at that.
Philip Seymour Hoffman has officially joined the cast of "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire", the second chapter in the Hunger games trilogy. He'll play Plutarch Heavensbee, the game maker who appears in the 2nd and 3rd book. If you don't know what a game maker is then I don't really want to be your friend.
And here's a story about a woman who's under arrest after she tried to cut off her husband's penis with some scissors. Yes she's from Florida. The streak ends at 1.
A Florida boy is now down to 1 arm after a 11-foot alligator attacked him when he decided to take a dip in a local lake. This isn't really anything crazy, I mean it's awful sure, but the exciting thing here is that something awful happened in Florida and it was an animal's fault. Not some guy on bath salts, not some weirdo screwing a stuffed animal and not a woman running down a highway naked. Way to go, Florida.
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Unwritten Rules Aren't Rules
So, that's all the scuttlebutt today about the Saints "running up the score" on the Falcons to make sure Drew Brees broke Dan Marino's passing record.
Bah, I say. Bah!
If Brees spots an injured corner back during a game and throws repeatedly at whoever that poor bastard is covering all you'll hear is how the NFL is a merciless league that will exploit any weakness to win. But, somehow that's okay because it's not at the end of the game, unless it is, at which point it's still okay. The same thing goes for exploiting the inexperience of rookies. This is perfectly fine because it's part of the game and not in the invisible book full of unwritten rules.
I hate losing. A lot. I hate feeling picked on. I hate that sense of unfairness. I understand that teams don't like to lose, which is why the only way to not feel like that is to win. If you can't win, get better and win next time. Every week in the NFL teams win that have no business winning against a superior opponent. But apparently there are unwritten rules that say there is a line you shouldn't cross in certain games and in certain situations and in certain phases of the moon. Of course these unwritten rules don't say where that line is or what the punishment is for crossing said line. Maybe it's just that reporters write silly articles about the breaking of a rule that isn't really a rule? Or, you know, we could just ignore them and play the game with the actual rules on the books.
There is another reason this unwritten rule is absolutely stupid, it says that a team shouldn't try their hardest or play their best to accommodate the ineptitude of the other team. If you can't hang with the Saints, maybe you shouldn't be in the NFL. The Rams didn't have any problem beating them this season. They didn't need any unwritten rule, nor did the Bucs. One could argue that it is poor sportsmanship. I would be more willing to entertain this argument if the NFL wasn't a business first and a sport second. A team is a business and a business needs to do what it needs to do within the actual rules of the game to be their best. Also, there are already a number of actual rules about being poor sports.
It's not like Atlanta is publicly whining about this either. They're playing the PR game like it's supposed to be played, mostly. Their coach is letting it leak that he was angry. Hey, I've got an idea! Don't lose. If you want a rule, make a it a rule. Don't play this secret rule nonsense because it makes you sound silly and naive.
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Black History Month: A Season for Family and Friends
We are celebrating Black History Month with special programs and events throughout February.
This year our theme is "A Season for Family and Friends" with programming that focuses on family, and African American genealogy. Unless otherwise noted below, please contact Susanna at sleberman [at] hmcpl [dot] org with any questions about programs in our Black History Month series.
January 29
Author Talk: John F. Baker Jr.
1:00- 3:00 pm Main branch, auditorium
The author of the beautifully written The Washingtons of Wessyngton Plantation: Stories of my Family's Journey to Freedom, kicks off black history month. Mayor Tommy Battle and Councilman Richard Showers will attend to declare the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library the city's official headquarters for Black History Month celebration!
February 3
Visit with Harriet Tubman *youth event*
4:00- 5:00 pm Main branch, youth department
Meet the famous abolitionist who helped many escape slavery through the "Underground Railroad."
February 6
Your Best Family Reunion
2:00- 3:00 pm Main branch, second floor events room
Hundley Batts of WEUP radio will present a program on how to plan and have a successful Family Reunion.
February 13
Recording Your Family's History through Interviews
2:00- 3:00 pm Main branch, auditorium
Victoria Joiner Miller explains how to document your family's history through interviews with your grandparents and other living ancestors.
February 16
Lakeside United Methodist Children's Choir and Progressive Union Missionary Baptist Church Praise Team
6:00- 8:00 pm Main branch, atrium
The children's choir from Lakeside United Methodist Church will be performing in the atrium of the Main branch, directly followed by a performance from the Progressive Union Missionary Baptist Church Music Ministry Praise team, at 7 pm.
The children's choir from Lakeside United Methodist Church will be performing in the atrium of the Main branch, directly followed by a performance from the Progressive Union Missionary Baptist Church Music Ministry Praise team, at 7 pm.
February 18
Celebrating Our Heritage (in partnership with the Triana Boys and Girls Club)
6:00- 8:00 pm Triana Town Hall, Community Room
An evening of rememberance of our African American heritage with food, poetry, an arts and crafts exhibit, and stories. Call Blanche Orr for more information at 256-772-3677.
February 19
African American Genealogy seminar with Frazine Taylor
10:00 am- 2:00 pm Computer Training Center, Main branch, second floor
Nationally renowned genealogical speaker Frazine Taylor will present a seminar about African American geneaology.
February 20
Documentary viewing: African American Lives
2:00- 4:30 pm Main branch, second floor events room
Join us to watch the first two episodes of the fascinating PBS documentary about African-American genealogy: Listening to Our Past and The Promise of Freedom.
February 22
Share Your Story
6:00- 7:00 pm Monrovia branch
Join others in your community to read a personal account of your, a friend or family member's memorable experience in African-American history. Please contact Cindy Hewitt for more information at 256-489-3392.
February 23
Oakwood University Wind Ensemble CANCELED
6:30- 7:30 Main branch, auditorium
Enjoy a conert from the talented musicians at Huntsville's Oakwood University.
Panel Discussion: The Faces of Civil Rights in Huntsville
7:30- 8:30 pm Main branch, auditorium
Learn about the civil rights movement in Huntsville, Alabama from a variety of perspectives.
February 27
Documentary viewing: African American Lives
2:00- 4:30 pm Main branch, second floor events room
Join us to watch the last two episodes of the fascinating PBS documentary about African American genealogy: Searching for Our Names and Beyond the Middle Passage.
February 28
Concert: One Purpose
6:00- 7:30 pm Main branch, atrium
The perfect finale to our Black History Month celebration: enjoy an amazing performance from this talented music group from Oakwood University made up of 11 singers and a band. Their unqiue sound is based in contemporary gospel with influences from jazz, R&B, and little bit of punk rock!
Throughout the month of February:
Rosenwald Schools of Madison County Photographs
Jane Knight Lowe Gallery, Main branch, third floor
A Rosenwald school was the name informally applied to over five thousand schools and teachers' homes in the United States which were built primarily for the education of African-Americans in the early twentieth century. Madison County had 15 of these schools.
Heritage Room, Main branch, third floor:
African American Women who helped shape Huntsville
Notable African American Athletes of Madison County
What you can find in the Freedman's Bureau Papers
Great African American Reads
Circulation area, Main branch, first floor
Black History research resources for young students
Youth Services, Main branch, first floor
Recurring Events
Tracing your African American Genealogy; Why it Matters
- February 3, 10:00- 11:00 am
- February 10, 2:00-3:00 pm
- February 15, 6:30-7:30 pm
- February 24, 10:00- 11:00 am
Main library, Heritage Room
The Heritage Room's Richard White will give a presentation about how you can use online resources to find your ancestors, and why it matters.
African American History Scavenger Hunts *youth event*
Every Monday in February from 3:00- 7:00 pm
Main library, youth department
Go on an exciting hunt for historical African American items!


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Legal and Political Theory MA
This MA provides students with key analytical skills to study the ethical dimensions of public policy. The programme, drawing on three areas of excellence at UCL, is a unique mix of politics, law and philosophy, centred on the normative evaluation of public policy at both the domestic and international levels.
Mode of study
- Full-time 1 year
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Tuition fees
- UK/EU Full-time: £9,550
- UK/EU Part-time: £4,750
- Overseas Full-time: £16,750
- Overseas Part-time: £8,500
Application date
- All applicants: 1 August 2014
More details in Application section.
What will I learn?
The programme explores the moral quality of the decisions citizens and professionals take, and the justice of the legal and political structures within which they operate. Students develop the ability to analyse important modern political theories, and justify their position on issues concerning the relationship between politics, law and society.
Why should I study this degree at UCL?
UCL Political Science is recognised as a centre of excellence in the field. Britain's only department focused exclusively on graduate teaching and research, it offers a uniquely stimulating environment for the study of Legal and Political Theory.
Weekly interactive seminars offer students an unrivalled opportunity to meet and engage with some of the leading figures in the field.
The Legal and Political Theory MA benefits from the interdisciplinary research culture of the School of Public Policy, as well as from the participation of UCL Philosophy and UCL Laws.
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programme consists of two core modules (60 credits), optional modules (60 credits) and a research dissertation (60 credits).
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All MA students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of 10,000 words.
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Teaching for all courses takes the form of seminars where time is dedicated both to introducing knowledge and materials, and allowing students to test their understanding, knowledge and evaluative skills, through discussion, criticism and debate. Assessment is primarily through long essays, course work and the dissertation.
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Past students on the programme have been awarded prestigious scholarships such as AHRC and UCL graduate studentships.
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A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a political theory or related discipline from a UK university, a GPA 3.3 or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
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Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.
The deadline for applications is 1 August 2014.
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The programme is suitable for students with a background in Law, Philosophy, Economics, History, or European Studies, who wish to develop their understanding of major issues in legal and political theory, for further research or a career in this field.
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- Yahoo, Web Strategist, 2011
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Students of the MA in Legal and Political Theory acquire advanced analytical transferable skills exposure to cutting-edge legal and philosophical work - problem-solving, logical skills, combined with deep understanding of challenges of contemporary world - as a result our students have excellent record of employability in top professions - law, consultacy, politics, journalism and academic careers.
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Morgan County Shooting Investigation
Date of News Release: 02/05/2013
(Ezel, KY) -- On Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 2:07 a.m. Kentucky State Police, Morehead Post received a call from West Liberty Dispatch Center of a shooting incident at 98 Archie Watkins Road in the Ezel community of Morgan County. Upon arrival it was determined that Ronald J. Carmichael, age 38, of Ezel and James R. Patton, age 27, of West Liberty had been involved in an altercation that escalated to the shooting of James R. Patton. James Patton was transported by Morgan County E.M.S. to Morgan County Appalachian Regional Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. Ronald Carmichael was interviewed and released. The incident remains under investigation by Detective Donnie McGraw. Detective Donnie McGraw was assisted by Trooper Mike McPherson and Sergeant Jeff Crase. Morgan County Sheriff's Department assisted with securing the scene.