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Marine Life in The Philippines & S.E. Asia. and the World. Post #221: Flying devil ray
It’s a bird, it’s a plane — it’s a flying devil ray! 🛩️🌊
These rays are known for their impressive acrobatics, jumping or breaching well above the water’s surface while migrating. They get their devilish name from the horn-shaped fins on their faces, which give them a distinctive look.
Learn more about these incredible rays: https://oceana.ly/4kyXE9r
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It’s a bird, it’s a plane — it’s a flying devil ray! 🛩️🌊
These rays are known for their impressive acrobatics, jumping or breaching well above the water’s surface while migrating. They get their devilish name from the horn-shaped fins on their faces, which give them a distinctive look.
Learn more about these incredible rays: https://oceana.ly/4kyXE9r
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This week in 1984, the Frankie Goes to Hollywood single “Relax” went to #1 on the UK Singles Chart (January 28)
The band’s debut single was one of the decade's most commercially successful records, selling a reported two million copies in the UK alone, easily ranking among the ten biggest-selling singles in the UK, and remaining in the UK Top 40 for 37 consecutive weeks, 35 of which overlapped with a radio airplay ban by the BBC (owing to lyrics perceived as overtly sexual).
"Relax" remains the UK's biggest-selling debut single of all time.
Elsewhere it went all the way to #1 in Germany, Switzerland, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, and Finland, #2 in Belgium, Norway, and Iceland, #3 in Ireland , #4 in Austria and Sweden, #5 in Australia, the Netherlands, and Denmark, #10 in the US and New Zealand, and #11 in Canada.
Frankie Goes to Hollywood became the first act signed by ZTT Records, a new record label co-founded by the producer Trevor Horn (The Buggles), who saw the band performing an early version of "Relax" on the Channel 4 show The Tube.
The band’s singer, Holly Johnson, said he wrote "Relax" in his head, and that the lyrics came to him as he was walking down Princes Avenue in Liverpool.
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An eighteenth-century Venetian sculptural masterpiece belonging to the Intesa Sanpaolo collection is showcased at the Gallerie d'Italia Museum, Vicenza
Fall of the Rebel Angels, carved out of a single piece of marble in 1740 by Italian sculptor Agostino Fasolato.
This week in 1973, the Stevie Wonder LP “Talking Book” debuted on the UK Albums Chart at #45 (February 3)
The sound of Stevie Wonder’s fifteenth studio album is sharply defined by his keyboard work, especially with synthesizers.
His use of the Hohner clavinet model C on "Superstition" is widely regarded as one of the definitive tracks featuring the instrument.
“Talking Book” earned Wonder his first Grammy Award, with "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" winning Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 16th Grammy Awards.
“Superstition" also won Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song.
The LP made it to #3 in the US, #9 in France, #12 in Canada, and #16 in the UK and Italy.
Rolling Stone ranked it #59 on its list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
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Blackout Basics: What to Do When the Power Goes Out.
An increase in severe weather-related events combined with an aging infrastructure has made power outages more of a “not if but when” event for many Americans.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average American home experiences about two hours of power outage each year outside of major weather events. However, the key word in the sentence is “outside.”
The number of outages triples when the agency factors in hurricanes, wildfires, heatwaves, and severe winter storms. Overall, outage time has more than doubled since 2013, when the EIA began compiling its reliability data.
Annual power outage periods vary significantly between states, from about 1.5 hours in South Dakota to nearly 30 hours in North Carolina, according to EIA data. As you would expect, states more prone to extreme weather such as hurricanes in North Carolina have significantly longer disruptions.
Additionally, our nation’s power grid has become a target for domestic extremists. Attacks on U.S. power grids rose to a historic high in 2022, with physical threats and cyberattacks to electric infrastructure increasing by 77 percent to 163, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).
Power outages are an inconvenience for anyone. However, the longer they last, the more dangerous they can become.
Food spoilage, exposure to threatening temperatures, potentially disabled water systems, medical equipment failures, and lack of refrigeration for medications top the list of dangers that can occur when the lights go out.
In addition, lengthy blackouts can hurt businesses. The DOE estimates blackouts cost American businesses around $150 billion per year.
Although there is little the average citizen can do to prevent a blackout, there are some steps you can take to help you through one. This article offers a list of 12 actions you can take during a power outage, which is defined as an unexpected loss of electricity.
1. Grab your “lights out” box
A “lights out” box (also called a blackout box) is a container full of supplies that come in handy when the power goes out. Here are some of the essentials to place in your box, tote, or bag.
Flashlight or headlamp (along with extra batteries) for each member of the family
Candles, lighters, or matches
Solar-powered and battery-powered USB power packs and chargers
Battery-powered or hand-cranked radio
First aid kit
Bottled water
Non-perishable snacks
Puzzles, paper and pen, playing cards.
Make sure the box is in an easy-to-retrieve location when the lights are out. Check on the items in the bag at least once a year, rotating them out as necessary. Check out this video for more ideas for your blackout box.
2. Keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut
Only open your refrigerator and freezer doors when necessary during a blackout. An unopened refrigerator will remain cold for around four hours without power. A full freezer will hold its temperature for approximately 48 hours.
Eat any perishable foods first. Throw away poultry, meat, fish, eggs, and leftovers after four hours without power. Go by the “when in doubt, throw it out” rule for food spoilage. Here are additional guidelines for food health and safety during a power outage.
3. Fill tubs, sinks, and buckets with water
In a widespread outage, the municipal water supply may become unsafe to drink or stop flowing.
By filling large containers ahead of time, you’ll have a limited supply of water for washing, drinking, and toilet flushing. Also, keep in mind that you could have 40 gallons (or more) of water in your water heater.
4. Gather information about the outage
Use your cellphone or the battery-powered radio to find out what you can about the outage, including what caused it and how long it is expected to last. Your local power company website is one source of information.
Common causes of power outages include wind and ice damage from storms and periods of high usage during heat waves. If you see a downed power line, stay away from it and report it to local authorities.
5. Follow your emergency contact plan
If some of your family members are away from home, it may be best for them to stay put. Power outages often make during unsafe due to poor road conditions, street lights, and traffic lights being out.
If you don’t have an emergency family contact plan in place, it’s time to create one now before a blackout or other crisis occurs. Here are suggestions for making a contact plan.
6. Protect electronics from power surges
When the electricity comes back on, the resulting surge can damage sensitive electronics. Make sure your appliances, TVs, and computers are plugged into surge protectors. For even more protection, you can just unplug your electric devices during a blackout.
As another precaution, turn down your thermostat to protect your HVAC system from a power surge. Here is more information from the Electrical Safety Foundation on keeping your electronics and home safe during and after a power outage.
7. Use alternative power sources wisely
If you’re facing a long-term outage, it’s best to be frugal in your use of battery-operated or solar-powered devices so that they last as long as possible. Here are some tips:
Turn off your phone when you’re not using it.
If you need to have your phone on, disable power-consuming apps and switch to low-power mode. Turning off WIFI can help save battery life.
Remember, you can use your car battery to charge or power devices if need be.
8. Group family members and pets in one room
Choose one room of your home for everyone (including pets) to gather in during the outage period. That way, you can close off the rest of the house to help retain cool or warm air in that one location.
9. Stay warm in a winter outage
Winter ice and wind can play havoc with power lines. In addition to gathering in one location of your home, layer up clothing and use blankets to help conserve heat.
Capture any warmth from the sun by opening curtains or other window coverings on south-facing windows during the day. Then, close the window coverings at night to help trap heat. Seal doorways or windowsills with tape, plastic, or even rolled sheets and blankets to help retain heat.
10. Guard against burst pipes
If you have an uninterrupted water supply, keep a small stream or steady drip going in your faucets to keep water moving through your water pipes if your heating system is down.
Here’s more on how to prevent frozen or burst pipes.
11. Release your garage door
Look for the rope or cord that connects your garage door to the opener rail. When the door is closed, you can pull that cord to disconnect the door from its electric opener. Then, you can raise and lower the door by hand while the power is out.
12. Prioritize safety
We mentioned avoiding downed power lines in an earlier section, but here are other safety hazards to keep an eye out for during a blackout.
Fire risk. Do not leave candles and oil lamps burning unattended. Be sure to keep flames well away from clothing, curtains, bed covers, and furniture.
Carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that can become lethal in unventilated areas. Use your generators, camping stoves, and charcoal grills outdoors and at a minimum of 20 feet away from any doors and windows. Do not use a gas oven or range to heat your home.
Electrocution. Here are safety guidelines to prevent electrocution during a power outage.
Know when you need to leave your home. Older adults and very young children are vulnerable to the extreme heat or cold that may happen during a long-term blackout. Consider when it may be best to seek shelter elsewhere (such as a community emergency center) and check on neighbors who may need help.
As we prepared this article, the nation’s Southern states were enduring a long, sweltering heat wave that was presenting power challenges. As weather extremes and natural disasters become more frequent due to climate change, blackouts are becoming an ongoing threat.
Don’t wait until you face an outage to prepare your home and family.
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Proof of walk this morning with Amigo and Cypher to Whitesand and Bulabog Beach ⛱️
“I have to work from my subconscious and just let the brush start pulling things out I didn’t know were in there. I had to use accidents and go with a focal point, taste, instinct, without being muddled, just flow over the canvas board. I follow the mood and the rhythms.” — Frank Frazetta
On this day in 1979, the Blondie single “Heart of Glass” went to #1 on the UK Singles Chart (January 3)
The song from the “Parallel Lines” LP also went to #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and also in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, #2 in Ireland and South Africa, #3 in Sweden, and #5 in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Debbie Harry and Chris Stein wrote an early version of "Heart of Glass", called "Once I Had a Love", in 1974–75, and recorded a demo of it.
The song was ultimately given the disco orientation that made the song one of the best-known Blondie recordings, and was referred to by the band as "The Disco Song”.
It went on to become a huge worldwide hit and helped propel Blondie from cult group to mainstream icons.
In 2010, Rolling Stone ranked the song #259 on its list of the 500 greatest songs of all time.
"Heart of Glass" ranked at #66 in the UK's official list of biggest selling singles of all-time, with sales of 1.32 million copies.
It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame as a recording of "qualitative or historical significance" in 2015.
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A peasant named Pahom overhears his wife and sister-in-law arguing. The sister, from the city, boasts of the advantages of urban life. Pahom’s wife defends their rustic toil, saying, "Busy as we are from childhood tilling mother earth, we peasants have no time to let any nonsense settle in our heads. The only trouble is we haven't land enough. If I had plenty of land, I shouldn't fear the Devil himself!"
The Devil, sitting unseen behind the stove, hears this. "All right," he thinks. "We will have a tussle. I'll give you land enough; and by means of that land I will get you into my power."
Thus begins Tolstoy’s devastating fable. Tempted by the chance to own more land, Pahom gets deeper into deals, moving to new frontiers, always grasping for more. His final opportunity comes from the Bashkirs, a nomadic people who offer him a seemingly insane deal: For a thousand rubles, he can have all the land he can walk around in a single day, from sunrise to sunset. The only condition: he must return to his starting point by sundown, or he gets nothing.
The story becomes a harrowing race against the sun. Greed fuels Pahom’s legs as he marks out a gigantic circuit, pushing farther and farther to claim the ultimate prize. Tolstoy masterfully tightens the screw with every step, transforming a simple walk into a metaphysical parable about ambition, greed, and the human condition. The answer to the title’s question arrives with one of the most famous and brutally concise final lines in all of literature. It is a perfect, terrifying story about the cost of limitless wanting.
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It’s Transformation Tuesday! 
Did you know that as they mature into adults, several species of coral reef fish completely change their colors and patterns?
These photos show the juvenile (black and white) and adult (blue and yellow) versions of the emperor angel fish.
The Magnificent Fontaines de la Concorde: Symbols of French Commerce and Navigation
Nestled in the heart of Paris at the Place de la Concorde, the Fontaines de la Concorde are two breathtaking monumental fountains that capture the elegance and ambition of 19th-century France. Designed by the renowned architect Jacques Ignace Hittorff, these fountains were completed in 1840 under the reign of King Louis-Philippe.
The south fountain, known as the Fountain of Maritime Commerce, celebrates France's prowess in maritime trade and industry. Its intricate sculptures and flowing water symbolize the nation's deep connection to the seas and oceans.
In contrast, the north fountain, the Fountain of River Navigation, honors the vital role of rivers in facilitating commerce and connectivity within the country. It serves as a tribute to the rivers that have shaped France’s geography and economy for centuries.
Together, these fountains embody the harmony of artistry and engineering, standing as enduring symbols of French ingenuity. Their location in one of Paris's most iconic squares makes them a must-see for anyone exploring the rich cultural tapestry of the city.
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🎬 Today is the 54th anniversary of the dystopian crime movie, A Clockwork Orange! It was released in US theaters on February 2, 1972 & starred Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Adrienne Corri, & Miriam Karlin.
It was written & directed by Stanley Kubrick & it is based on the 1962 novel of the same name by Anthony Burgess.
It was nominated for 4 Academy Awards for Best Film Editing, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Director, & Best Picture & it was nominated for 3 Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor-Drama for Malcolm McDowell, Best Director, & Best Motion Picture-Drama.
It is also listed on many of the American Film Institute's lists including their 100 Years, 100 Movies list at #70 & their 100 Years, 100 Thrills list at #21.
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Last week in 1974, the Dolly Parton single “Jolene” debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at #92 (January 26)
Written and recorded by Dolly Parton, “Jolene” was the first single and title track from her album.
According to Parton, the song was inspired by a red-headed bank clerk who flirted with her husband, Carl Dean, at his local bank branch around the time they were newly married. In an interview, she also revealed that Jolene's name and appearance are based on that of a young fan who came on stage for her autograph.
“Jolene” was ranked #63 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of "the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2021.
The song was added to the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014.
It was Parton's second tune to receive the prestigious honor - "I Will Always Love You" was included in 2007.
During an interview on The Bobby Bones Show in 2018, Dolly Parton revealed that she wrote "Jolene" on the same day that she wrote "I Will Always Love You".
On the charts it went to #3 in South Africa, #6 in New Zealand, #16 in Sweden, #60 in the US, #84 in Canada, and #99 in Australia.
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