HiStOrIcAl ship V A S A

The VASA Ship, a historical ship.(Cool Pictures)
Vasa (or Wasa) is a Swedish 64-gun ship of the line, built for King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden 1626-1628. She capsized in the first mile of her maiden voyage on 10 August 1628. After years of searching and preparation from 1956, Vasa was recovered on 24 April 1961, and is now on display at the Vasa Museum in Stockholm.

First Evidence Of Burrowing Dinosaurs Found

Scientists have unveiled the first evidence of burrowing dinosaurs.

A 95 million-year-old set of fossils, unveiled for the first time today in a report in Proceedings of The Royal Society journal, reveals the existence of a previously unknown type of dino that made a snug home in the ground.

They comprise the preserved remains of a caring dino family, found in an underground den in Montana, America.

They are the first burrowing dinosaurs ever discovered. Scientists say the 2.1m-long lizard would have raised its young in burrows and used them to shelter from extreme weather, so they could live in harsh environments such as the arctic regions and deserts.

The find also casts doubt on the theory that a giant asteroid from space that crashed into the earth wiped out the dinosaurs.

It is thought that the dinos died out because they did not have shelter, unlike burrowing creatures that survived past the Cretaceous age, but according to this assumption, the burrowing dino should also have survived - yet has not been found after the period the asteroid is meant to have hit Earth.

Named Oryctodromeus cubicularis, which translates as 'digging runner of the den', the dino, a herbivore, was ideally adapted to its life in the Cretaceous-period.

Its snout was shovel-shaped to help it shift earth, while large bony shoulders, provided attachments for powerful muscles used to burrow, while a strengthened hip helped brace the creature during digging.

However it also had unusually long hind legs for a burrower, so it could take off at speed if threatened far from its underground labyrinth.

The fossils of an adult and two juvenile dinos were found in a 2m-long burrow, with a large chamber, 50cm underground, linked to the surface by a narrow 30cm-wide tunnel.

The bones are from a 2.1m-long adult, and two 1.3m-long youngsters, which suggests a strong family bond, say scientists.

Dr David Varricchio, of Montana State University who led the research, said: "Vertebrates burrow for a variety of reasons: to find food, escape predators, and avoid harsh environmental conditions.

"Burrowing may have been an important adaptation for the rearing of young. Burrowing also represents a mechanism by which small dinosaurs may have exploited the extreme environments of polar latitudes, deserts and high mountain areas.

"[The discovery] uniquely preserves both an adult-young association and direct evidence of denning in the form of a dwelling trace.

"Although growth rates were probably fast, the large size of the juveniles suggests that the parent-young bond persisted for a minimum of several months."

However, the discovery may lead to confusion among scientists, as Dr Varrichio claims it questions the theory of dinosaur extinction.

He continued: "By denning, small dinosaurs could have potentially withstood severe conditions, such as aridity, drought and daily or seasonal temperature extremes.

"Such behaviour would have allowed dinosaurs to occupy high mountains, desert environments and polar regions.

"Survivability of terrestrial vertebrates at the end-Cretaceous event has been attributed to sheltering behaviour, with the extinction of non-avian dinosaurs resulting from their inability to find an appropriate cover.

"Burrowing dinosaurs would challenge this argument, but these are yet to be found in the latest Cretaceous formations."

First Evidence Of Burrowing Dinosaurs Found

Scientists have unveiled the first evidence of burrowing dinosaurs.

A 95 million-year-old set of fossils, unveiled for the first time today in a report in Proceedings of The Royal Society journal, reveals the existence of a previously unknown type of dino that made a snug home in the ground.

They comprise the preserved remains of a caring dino family, found in an underground den in Montana, America.

They are the first burrowing dinosaurs ever discovered. Scientists say the 2.1m-long lizard would have raised its young in burrows and used them to shelter from extreme weather, so they could live in harsh environments such as the arctic regions and deserts.

The find also casts doubt on the theory that a giant asteroid from space that crashed into the earth wiped out the dinosaurs.

It is thought that the dinos died out because they did not have shelter, unlike burrowing creatures that survived past the Cretaceous age, but according to this assumption, the burrowing dino should also have survived - yet has not been found after the period the asteroid is meant to have hit Earth.

Named Oryctodromeus cubicularis, which translates as 'digging runner of the den', the dino, a herbivore, was ideally adapted to its life in the Cretaceous-period.

Its snout was shovel-shaped to help it shift earth, while large bony shoulders, provided attachments for powerful muscles used to burrow, while a strengthened hip helped brace the creature during digging.

However it also had unusually long hind legs for a burrower, so it could take off at speed if threatened far from its underground labyrinth.

The fossils of an adult and two juvenile dinos were found in a 2m-long burrow, with a large chamber, 50cm underground, linked to the surface by a narrow 30cm-wide tunnel.

The bones are from a 2.1m-long adult, and two 1.3m-long youngsters, which suggests a strong family bond, say scientists.

Dr David Varricchio, of Montana State University who led the research, said: "Vertebrates burrow for a variety of reasons: to find food, escape predators, and avoid harsh environmental conditions.

"Burrowing may have been an important adaptation for the rearing of young. Burrowing also represents a mechanism by which small dinosaurs may have exploited the extreme environments of polar latitudes, deserts and high mountain areas.

"[The discovery] uniquely preserves both an adult-young association and direct evidence of denning in the form of a dwelling trace.

"Although growth rates were probably fast, the large size of the juveniles suggests that the parent-young bond persisted for a minimum of several months."

However, the discovery may lead to confusion among scientists, as Dr Varrichio claims it questions the theory of dinosaur extinction.

He continued: "By denning, small dinosaurs could have potentially withstood severe conditions, such as aridity, drought and daily or seasonal temperature extremes.

"Such behaviour would have allowed dinosaurs to occupy high mountains, desert environments and polar regions.

"Survivability of terrestrial vertebrates at the end-Cretaceous event has been attributed to sheltering behaviour, with the extinction of non-avian dinosaurs resulting from their inability to find an appropriate cover.

"Burrowing dinosaurs would challenge this argument, but these are yet to be found in the latest Cretaceous formations."

How to Grab a Bite to Eat and Help the Planet

You CAN grab something to eat, enjoy every bite, AND help the planet...
In fact, here are a few ways:
1. Try 'green' convenience foods.
Behold, convenience foods that are environmentally friendly, well priced and...yummy! Quick, stock up on pizza of all sorts, including PESTO, my fave...macaroni and cheese, chili, shepherd's pie, and lots more...
One of the more frequently available brands of green frozen dinners is Amy's Kitchen. Like several other labels which I'm dying to try, these meals are made from organic ingredients and come in recycled (and recyclable) packaging. Oh, and yes, they are completely vegetarian, but you honestly wouldn't know it. Of course, it doesn't hurt that you can be eating within 10-20 minutes for most of these meals, either. Amy's has saved my butt many a dinner time, let me tell you!

Find a store that stocks Amy's products by clicking on the 'Buy Amy's' link at this site: http://www.amyskitchen.com or, go further afield for to try different options at http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com and http://www.ecomall.com/biz/food.htm.

2. Try a 'green' restaurant.
Yes, there is such a thing.
In fact, when in the U.S., you can refer to the Green Restaurant Association's Directory of restaurants at http://www.dinegreen.com and find green coffee houses, delis, restaurants and more. These eating establishments have all been checked out, and regularly conserve energy, recycle, compost and just generally do their bit. Very cool indeed.
3. When eating fast food, try for little to NO garbage.
We all know fast food isn't the greatest for us, and yeah you guessed it, it isn't the greatest for the planet either, what with over-packaging, the emphasis on red meat, and many other things. But if you're going to eat it, I say, 'please enjoy.' And, while you're at it...here are a few things you can do to leave as little trash behind as possible.
- Eat in instead of taking out. Hey, it's fast already, so why not sit down at least?? Eating in means you don't get an extra paper bag to carry out. That bag usually gets used for a total of 5 seconds anyway right?
- Don't super-size, unless you have a legitimately super-sized appetite. This keeps leftovers out of the garbage. Very big deal!!
- Take only what condiments you need, and 'just say no' to that humungous wad of napkins they try to give you. Seriously, I think that's insulting actually...I have a burger, and I need ten napkins??! Giggle.
- Share a drink, skip the straw, ask for the cookie in your hand not a bag. Every little bit helps!
Andrea J. Lee is an award-winning author, speaker, entrepreneur and coach.
She is a rabid advocate for the planet who coaches online business owners in
the environmental niche market to be financially successful. For more tips
on how you can help the planet and enjoy life at the same time, visit
www.joytotheplanet.com.

Golden Rock

THEIR IS A WILL THEIR IS WAY

This rock is called as golden rock because the color of the rock is golden.
People has use their mind creatively for making this rock really they had done work hard for this rock some one should appreciate for their work.Really its amazing work art made by them because that golden rock is near the bottom of the mountain.Really i am giving the thought for them who had done this work

THEIR IS A WILL THEIR IS WAY

A very rare snap - Loving Snakes

“Mini” Mini Cooper

Now, here’s the real “Mini” Cooper - a realistic cardboard based 2007 Mini Cooper soap box, with compliments of Mini itself!

It seems that this one of a kind piece is auctioned on e-bay in cooperation with Autobild magazine, and all funds will be donated to charity.

Horses made with tree roots

Amazing creativity of the horse made with the root of the trees

Amazing horse made by the root of the trees.