Thursday, 1 December 2011

Deepest- Under The Sea




The deepest part of the ocean is the Mariana Trench, an oceanic trench located in the Pacific Ocean near the island nation of Guam. At its deepest point, known as the Challenger Deep, the Mariana Trench is almost seven miles (11 kilometers) below sea level. Just to put that in a frame of reference, if we were to shave Mount Everest off the surface of the Earth and drop it into the Mariana Trench, it would disappear, buried in over a mile of water.The pressure in the Mariana Trench is extreme: about 1,000 times the atmospheric pressure at sea level. Organisms like humans which are accustomed to life at sea level would implode within fractions of a second if exposed to that depth, and the creatures which live in the Mariana Trench demonstrate a number of unusual adaptations which help them cope with the pressure. Algae, bacteria, marine worms, and other unusual creatures live in the total darkness and extreme cold of the Mariana Trench, interrupted only occasionally by survey submarines sent to explore the deepest part of the ocean for science.


The first survey of the Mariana Trench was undertaken in 1951 by a British team on board the Challenger II. Since the team discovered the deepest point of the trench, the Challenger Deep was named after them. 

Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Winter Care For Pets


The onset of winter poses special risks to your pets. A pet’s need for food, shelter and love increases during the cold winter months. When the temperature drops, bring your pets indoor with the rest of your family. Even if your mom won’t allow your pet to come in, there are things you can do to prevent the pet’s suffering in the winter.
While pets like Germen Shepherds and some long haired dogs are prepared for the cold weather, many pets are not. We develop a false sense of security about our pets’ ability to keep and stay warm because of their fur.Yet; pets can suffer from hypothermia just like people do.
If you are not allowed to keep your pet indoors, make a strong, dry and draught-free doghouse with a flap over the entrance. Be sure the doghouse is large enough so the dog can sit or stand to hold in his body heat. The floor should be at least 2 inches above the ground and covered inside with straw, which will dry faster than a towel or blanket if wet.
Staying warm requires extra calories. Increase your pet’s feed accordingly. This does not mean feeding all Diwali or New Year sweets to your dog, but a planned increase in caloric diet. Talk to your veterinarian about your pet’s needs. Pet’s can get dehydrated in winter too. So be sure your pet has plenty of fresh water. If your pet is not interested in plain water, add a little flavour such as milk in it.
Indoor pets should also be provided with a warm and dry area free from draughts. Provide a bedding on the floors, and wash the bedding every week, if possible. Your dog needs a well-groomed coat to keep it properly insulated. Regular brushing on daily or weekly basis will help remove dead hair and stimulate the skin to improve hair growth.
Avoid bathing the pet in winter. If you have to bathe your pet, do so on a sunny day and dry it with a towel before letting it loose.
Shorthaired pets may feel more comfortable wearing a sweater vest during the winter months, especially when taken out for a walk. When using a sweater, be careful about skin diseases which tend to remain hidden under the clothing.

Saturday, 26 November 2011

Era Of Supercars

Supercar is a term used most often to describe an expensive high end car. It has been defined specifically as "a very expensive, fast or powerful car".Stated in more general terms: "it must be very fast, with sporting handling to match", "it should be sleek and eye-catching" and its price should be "one in a rarefied atmosphere of its own".