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With this so many worried people started inquiring about this from which one of the reports says that over 1,000 inquiries on this topic have been received by Dr David Morrison, senior scientist at NASA’s Astrobiology Institute. In the inquiries there are also teenagers who don’t want to see the end of the world so they want to end their lives.

Finally, if Nibru did come close to the Earth and if the collision between Earth and Nibru is only tree years away then thousands of astronomers and professionals would also have it by now but this didn’t happen none of them have seen it till date and none of them were taking this issue serious. So, with all this NASA informs the people that nothing would happen and people need not worry hearing all this rumors and NASA expresses a strong disapproval on film producers who are taking on a movie that suggests world will come to an end in 2012.

• On hot days, close the blinds on the windows to keep the heat out. On cool days keep them open, to let the heat in.
• Install dimmer switches so that you are only using as much light as you need.
• Replace regular night lights with LED night lights.
• Take advantage of “Off-Peak Rates,” check to see if your electric company offers cheaper electric rates during “off-peak” hours. If so, do your laundry, dishes, etc. during this time to save some money.

Heating and Cooling

• Set your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer, to keep your Heating/AC Unit running less.
• Install a digital thermostat that will give you better control and accuracy of the temperature in your home
• Replace air filters regularly.
• Caulk around windows and doors to seal cracks.
• Install ceiling fans to keep the air circulating in your home and your air conditioner won’t have to work as hard.
• Get a programmable thermostat. Set it to run less when you are at work or away.

Attic

• Proper attic ventilation is necessary for both heating and cooling efficiency of your home. Consider installing an attic fan to lower the attic temperature.
• Close foundation/crawl space vents in the winter and open them in the summer.
• Visually inspect your duct system in the crawl space or attic of your home to see if air is escaping. Repair air leaks with quality UL metal tape or mastic sealant.

Bathroom

• Take shorter showers and install water-saving shower heads.
• Turn off faucets tightly and fix leaky faucets promptly.
• A leak of one drop per second wastes more than 250 gallons of water a month and the energy used to heat it.

Article Source: ARH Electric (Licensed Electrical Contractor in Virginia, Maryland and DC Area)

Marine fish aquarium is a place that creates a refreshing and relaxing mood. It’s my personal experience during my journey underwater. As I stepped in Sharjah Aquarium, I enjoyed the nice little walk through the aquarium by watching the rare species of sea fishes in the rock pools, lagoons, coral reefs and mangroves. It’s an experience of lifetime where I could see a variety of aquatic animals like black tip reef shark, stingray, puffer fish, star fish, lion fish, pretty purple climber crab, sea turtles, jelly fish, eel, shells and varieties of exotic tropical fish. Thanks to the authorities who have shown keen interest in bringing the world’s aqua life under one roof. Chill out while watching these aquatic creatures of deep sea.

Fire Rainbow Over Yellowknife in Northern Canada

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Although almonds, like all nuts, are high in fat, they are very low in saturated fat. Most of the fat in almonds is mono unsaturated, considered beneficial fat. A new study says they are good for digestive health too. The nut, they study found, has ‘prebiotic’ properties and helps improve digestive health by boosting the numbers of beneficial gut bacteria.

Almonds are the best choice for the people who want a healthy diet for their heart and maintain their weight.

California is the largest producer of almonds in the world. It exports to over 90 countries, with Japan and Germany being the largest importers. India is the fourth largest export market for California almonds. South Africa, Iran, Portugal, Afghanistan, Australia, and most Mediterranean countries also include in growing almonds.

Almonds along with dates, grapes, and olives were among the earliest cultivated foods. As per the sources, almonds and pistachios are the only nuts mentioned in the Bible. Earliest varieties of almonds came from China, carried via the Silk Road to Greece, Turkey and the Middle East.

Almonds were central to many cultural traditions around the world. In classical times Romans presented gifts of sugared almonds to important dignitaries as well as personal friends. At weddings, they also tossed almonds at the bride and groom as a symbol of fertility.

An early European tradition of wrapping sugarcoated almonds in sheer netting and presenting them to wedding guests symbolized fertility, happiness, romance, good health and fortune. Today they still carry on this tradition with white sugarcoated almonds as a familiar wedding favor.

Sweden uses the almond as symbol of good fortune during Christmas, serving rice pudding with an almond hidden in one of the servings. The one who finds it is promised an especially good year.

In India, almonds were first introduced many centuries ago by Persian and Afghanistan traders. People in India believe that the consumption of almonds will increase the mental ability. Almonds have long been an integral part of India’s cultural heritage, especially during festive periods and weddings.

The fruit in general grows in a bunch of 50-150 green fruit, but this special tree is said to have the largest bunch ever which could also be a world record.

This is the normal banana tree.

Below is the picture of the tree from Kerala with the largest banana bunch ever