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Why Human Species Will Go Extinct Soon
Some science fantasy books, graphic novels and movies have among their characters bionic people who have fabricated parts and people-like robots.
Would that be what we leave behind -- in the event of a sixth mass extinction -- or would we not ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 07/11/2022
Swamp Deer A Conservation Saga at Kanha National Park in India
Your third subheading, Swamp Deer Habit & Social Behaviour, describes male swamp deer as shedding "their antlers once a year after breeding is over. The new antlers grow after this covered in pink velvet and grow full length by the time of ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 07/11/2022
Greening the Waters
You indicate, under your first subheading Oysters from Loch Ryan, that "Passengers on the regular ferries that steam out of Loch Ryan on their way to Belfast will be accustomed to seeing the oyster boats near the eastern shores of the loch ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 07/11/2022
The Remote Islands of Britain
You reference, under your first subheading Journeying Northwards, the name Hirta for St. Kilda.
Online sources show different etymologies: Celtic Ei hirt ("dangerous, deathlike"); Gaelic Ì Àrd ("high island"); Irish ler ("west"); Norse Hirðö ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 07/11/2022
The Original Name of God
Thank you for the information on (my favorite God name) Elohim!
Adonai appeals to me as another favorite God name.
Do I recall correctly that Jesus Christ referred to God as Adonai?
What would you say about Adonai?
DerdriuMarriner, on 07/11/2022
Harpers Ferry West Virginia
Let's hope this goes well without too much of a local impact. It's another example of how quickly conditions can become dangerous on a fast moving body of water.
north_america, on 07/08/2022
Indian Samosa A Long Journey
I have not tried but alternative flours are being used in India, some of which are ragi (amaranth), water chestnut, gram, or chickpea flour always used in pakoras these alternates are less popular. I have yet to come across a samosa made using ...
pateluday, on 07/08/2022
Understanding your soil
I prefer a moss based compost, as I think pine needles are slower to rot down.
frankbeswick, on 07/07/2022
Understanding your soil
Loam is good soil as it is a mix of sand, silt and clay. I think that the soil around Belfast is a good loam, as it is so good at growing crops. Much of the centre of Northern Ireland is of high quality soil.
frankbeswick, on 07/07/2022
The Original Name of God
Elohim is a plural word used to denote a singular God, so it is a strange usage that might be plural to emphasise the grandeur and greatness of God.
frankbeswick, on 07/07/2022
Rosa Hibernica, the Irish Rose
As it is a heritage site I believe that it will have a blue plaque.
frankbeswick, on 07/07/2022
Harpers Ferry West Virginia
The Chesapeake Bay Magazine online carries the article dated June 21, 2022, and entitled Salvage of Harpers Ferry Runaway Barge Begins.
Author Meg Walburn Viviano describes 2.3-plus inches falling during an early-May rainstorm and prompting ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 07/07/2022
Johnny Depp in Dead Man
paperfacets, Thank you for practical information, pretty pictures and product lines.
This film is among those that I've seen interpreted by Johnny Depp. It's interesting that he could have participated in the soundtrack. It wouldn't have ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 07/07/2022
Malaysian Grand Prix 2013 at Sepang Preview
SteveRogerson, Thank you for product lines, pretty pictures and practical information.
Your observation, under your subheading Malaysian Grand Prix, that "Hot, humid and wet are the best three words to describe motor racing in Sepang. It nearly ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 07/07/2022
Is Tea Healthy for You? Know the Amount of Caffeine in Tea
WriterArtist, Thank you for practical information, pretty pictures and product lines.
In particular, I appreciate the glass teapot with infuser and lid and the tea sample gift set. My sister Stessily appreciates tea more than coffee. So these ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 07/07/2022