Dolphins are a widely distributed and diverse group of fully aquatic marine mammals.
They are an informal grouping within the order Cetacea, excluding whales and porpoises, so to zoologists the grouping is paraphyletic.
The dolphins comprise the extant families Delphinidae (the oceanic dolphins), Platanistidae (the Indian river dolphins), Iniidae (the new world river dolphins), and Pontoporiidae (the brackish dolphins). There are 40 extant species of dolphins. Dolphins, alongside other cetaceans, belong to the clade Cetartiodactyla with even-toed ungulates, and their closest living relatives are the hippopotamuses, having diverged about 40 million years ago. Dolphins range in size from the 1.7 metres (5.6 ft) long and 50 kilograms (110 lb) Maui's dolphin to the 9.5 metres (31 ft) and 10 metric tons (11 short tons) killer whale.
Several species exhibit sexual dimorphism, in that the males are larger than females. They have streamlined bodies and two limbs that are modified into flippers. Though not quite as flexible as seals, some dolphins can travel at 55.5 kilometres per hour (34.5 mph). Dolphins use their conical shaped teeth to capture fast moving prey.
They have well-developed hearing − their hearing, which is adapted for both air and water, is so well developed that some can survive even if they are blind. Some species are well adapted for diving to great depths.
They have a layer of fat, or blubber, under the skin to keep warm in the cold water. Although dolphins are widespread, most species prefer the warmer waters of the tropic zones, but some, like the right whale dolphin, prefer colder climates. Dolphins feed largely on fish and squid, but a few, like the killer whale, feed on large mammals, like seals.
Male dolphins typically mate with multiple females every year, but females only mate every two to three years. Calves are typically born in the spring and summer months and females bear all the responsibility for raising them. Mothers of some species fast and nurse their young for a relatively long period of time. Dolphins produce a variety of vocalizations, usually in the form of clicks and whistles.
Mr. Bean is a British sitcom created by Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis, and starring Atkinson in the title role. Atkinson co-wrote all fifteen episodes with either Curtis, Robin Driscoll, or both, with Ben Elton co-writing the pilot. Thirteen of the episodes were broadcast on ITV, from the pilot on 1 January 1990, until "Goodnight Mr. Bean" on 31 October 1995. A clip show, "The Best Bits of Mr. Bean", was broadcast on 15 December 1995, and one episode, "Hair by Mr. Bean of London", was not broadcast until 2006 on Nickelodeon.
Based on a character originally developed by Atkinson while he was studying for his master's degree at Oxford University, the series follows the exploits of Mr. Bean, described by Atkinson as "a child in a grown man's body", in solving various problems presented by everyday tasks and often causing disruption in the process. Bean rarely speaks, and the largely physical humour of the series is derived from his interactions with other people and his unusual solutions to situations. The series was influenced by physical performers such as Jacques Tati and comic actors from silent films.
During its five-year run, the series gained large UK audience figures, including 18.74 million for the 1991 episode "The Trouble with Mr. Bean". The series has received a number of international awards, including the Rose d'Or. The show has been sold in 245 territories worldwide and has inspired an animated cartoon spin-off, two feature films, and an appearance at the London 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.
Louise Bonito gives herself – and her family – a bit of a surprise as she blows out the candles on her 102nd birthday cakeLouise Bonito's 102nd birthday party will certainly be one for her family to remember – but not necessarily for the reasons they might have thought.
The grandmother from Connecticut reached the impressive age on April 26, but celebrated with her loved ones on Sunday, which was also Mother's Day in the US.The family presented Mrs Bonito with a cake and sang Happy Birthday, before the pensioner was told that she would have to blow out her candles.
"I took a deep, deep, breath and with all my might I blew out the candles and then my teeth came out," the birthday girl told ABC News.
The hilarious moment at which her dentures made a surprise appearance was caught on camera and has since become a viral video hit.
"We were all laughing for at least a good hour afterwards," her granddaughter Lisa Addario revealed.
Experienced plenty of bullying, some of it pretty horrible.
But the moment that enraged me most? It involved a teacher.
At age 13, we had a student internship project going. We would stay for 3 weeks at an actual company, getting a first small taste of the business world - and at the end we had to file a report on what we did/learned.
I did that internship at a high-tech fluid mechanics lab two blocks from my home. They took me to all kinds of cool places. We looked at the inside of the cooling system of a nuclear plant, visited huge off-limits underground drinking water resevoirs for taking temperature readings, I was asked to gather results from simulations of fluid pressure/dynamics on a huge mainframe... in short, I was having a blast.
Needless to say, I was really hyped at the end and spent a lot of effort on putting together the activity report. The result was pretty cool, if I say so myself. It had fotos, self-made diagrams and graphics, small material samples... it reflected all my excitement.
I handed it in... and later got a 2 minus. (B minus for those US citizens around).
When I was asking the teacher why nothing better, he said:
"Oh come on, you're not trying to tell me you created all that alone, are you?"
Yet that is exactly what had happened. I did compile every single bit of it alone, as impressive as it looked. Every diagram, every graphic. And I said so.
He just laughed and ignored me.
Fear and failure are illusions that are self-created. Close your eyes and ask yourself. “What is your biggest fear?” Typically mostly will answer with, “failure” hoping to demonstrate they don’t look for failure in their future.
When you close your eyes. What you’re sitting down on, that is substance. It’s real, it’s holding you together. We know that is a fact, because you haven’t fallen. But, everything you see, everything you touch, everything you hear, everything you taste, and smell is self-created in your mind. It’s something you create from perception.
If you can understand you can create something just from your perception, you’ll realize you’re able to create anything.
You can make the impossible, possible. So, before you open your eyes, remember that power you hold within. And, with that power, try to move forward only with the substance and power you control. One of my favorite quotes that I try to live by is, “Miracles are just a shift in perception from fear to love.” The truth is, is that if you are fearful of failure, it’s impossible to move forward in life. Failure is just a matter of perspective.
You can fail, but how you choose to react to it defines what kind of future you will have. We can choose to see failure as ‘the end of the world,’ or as proof of just how inadequate we are. Or, we can look at failure as the incredible learning experience that it is. Failure stop us only if we let it.
Failure isn’t substance, it’s just a mere illusion of our insecurities. “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas A. Edison
1. Rich People Think “I Create my Life”
You’re in control of your life: things don’t happen by chance, they happen by choice. Taking full responsibility for your life is step one towards creating the life you dream of.
And when things don’t work out? Don’t blame or criticise others, and don’t justify yourself. Just learn from it, keep on pushin’ ahead, and do better next time.
2. Rich People Play the Money Game to Win
If your aim is to “be comfortable financially”, you’re unlikely to ever be rich.
You have to aim to be rich to become rich.
3. Rich People Are Committed to Being Rich
If you wish to be rich, or you’d like to be rich… That’s not enough. You have to *commit* to being rich.
The moment it’s absolutely clear in your mind that you’ll create exceptional wealth, the universe will conspire to help you.
4. Rich People Think Big
How do you want to live your life? Do you want to play in the little leagues, in the minors or in the major leagues? It’s your choice.
I wholeheartedly believe that we can accomplish anything we can envision. But if you think small… You’ll accomplish small.
Think big my friend. It’s more fun, and it opens you up to a world of infinite possibilities.
If you want to get better at this, I encourage you to read The Magic of Thinking Big
5. Rich People Focus on Opportunities
Most things that happen to us can be seen as either opportunity or as an obstacle. It depends on what we focus on.
Rich people choose to see everything as a blessing, as a stepping stone for something greater.
What’s your outlook on things? Do you focus on finding opportunities or do you only see the risks & obstacles?
6. Rich People Admire Other Rich & Successful People
When you see a rich person, do you get jealous? Is there a point of resentment when you say “Check out that guy’s house/car?”
If you associate these negative feelings to wealth, you’re not likely to amass it yourself.
You have to associate positive feelings to wealth if you want to create it in your life.
These people were the architect of their wealth, and that’s worthy of our respect. Plus… when’s the last time jealousy got you anywhere?
7. Rich People Associate with Positive, Successful People
Modelling is one of the primary ways we learn. If you associate with positive & successful people, not only can you learn from them, but you’ll also start to think… “if they can do it, why can’t I?”
8. Rich People Are Willing to Promote Themselves & Their Value
Many of us have been conditioned to think that promoting ourselves is boastful and to be avoided.
But the reality is that most rich people are excellent promoters. They know how to promote themselves, their ideas and their products with enthusiasm.
Note: In 2008, Tim Ferriss was named by Wired.com as The Greatest Self-Promoter of All-Time
9. Rich People Are Bigger Than Their Problems
Everyone has problems. Things won’t always your way, no matter who you are. But it’s how you react to your problems that defines you.
When you face a problem, do you run away and give up? Or do you put your head down and find a solution?
The answer to these questions will go a long way towards determining the kind of life you’ll live.
10. Rich People Are Excellent Receivers
To earn large sums of money for your work & products, you must feel worthy of receiving large sums of money.
Here’s a great practice for improving your receiving skills: when someone offers you compliment, simply say accept and thanks. Don’t look for something to compliment the other person with.
I’m not sure I’m ready to put this into words but I know if I don’t try I’ll continue regretting not putting into words what needs to be said. So, at least at the end of this, no matter how it ends, I can at least say I tried.
In this past year with you, I’ve learned a lot. About myself, about relationships, being an adult, about love. I’ve learned that I’m the type of person who loves with her entire being. When I love or care about someone, I let my entire world revolve around them. That’s what I did with you. You came into my life at a time when I wasn’t ready for anyone, let alone you. You came into my life and you weren’t a person–you were this entity that I became enraptured with. Your infectious personality, your incredible way with words, your delectable charm–it all seemed too good to be true. I think what it comes down to is I became involved with you before I was ever ready. I didn’t take the time to figure out what I wanted and what I needed from someone–from you, from our relationship. When we started all of this, you made it very clear you didn’t want a relationship. I thought it was because you were scared or you’d been hurt. I know now it’s because you’re not capable of having a relationship—at least not the kind I want.
I’m going to be honest with you because that’s what people who care about each other do. This is something I’ve been dealing with for a long time and it’s gone on long enough because honestly, it hurts too much. It’s not fair. I’m holding on because I hope things will change, which is perfectly reasonable, but I can’t change a person. I can’t change you, and I can’t change your situation. I can only change myself and the situations I choose to be a part of. You choose to let this nonsense continue and I’ve tried to understand and ignore it, but I can’t anymore. If you wanted to move on, you could. If you wanted to change the dynamics of your relationship with this other woman, you could. I know you well enough by now to know that when you want someone out of your life, that’s it—they’re out. You have had plenty of time to reevaluate your situation and the damage it does to yourself and other people. Why have you done nothing about it? And I don’t mean making profiles private or pursuing secret relationships because that’s childish. I mean taking action and making adult decisions.
