Sunday Photoblogging: A Year in Animal Photos

It?s really hard to come up with a list of what I consider to be my best photos from the previous year. To start with, some of my favorites photos are perhaps not strictly the ?best,? and some of the best photos may not really move me much. To narrow it down, at least partially, I?ve decided to pick out ten photos from the past year that I particularly like, that I think are particularly well-composed, and that feature various critters as the main subject, not including members of the genus Homo.

Here they are, in chronological order of when they were taken.

Domestic dog, Canis familiaris (Huskie). Sherman Oaks, CA.

Bonobo (Pan paniscus). San Diego Zoo.

Allen's swamp monkeys. San Diego Zoo.

Red-Eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) / UCLA Botanical Garden

Squirrel / UCLA Botanical Gardens

Seals on "Childrens' Beach", San Diego

Golden-bellied mangabey (Cercocebus chrysogaster). San Diego Zoo.

Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca). San Diego Zoo.

Southwest African Meerkat (Suricata suricatta hahni). San Diego Zoo.

Domestic dog, canis familiaris (Border terrier). Los Angeles, CA.

As always, you can find all of my photos on Google+ (they are publicly visible, which means you can see them even if you do not have a Google+ account).

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~Class Titles~

A general rule of thumb is that Humans are the all rounders, Casts excel in physical abilities, but are weaker with techniques; while Newmans excel in techniques, but tend to be less skilled physically.

~Hunters~

Hunters are the close-combat specialists, excelling with all kinds of blades. Physically strong and fit, they like getting into the thick of things, and are durable fighters. Humans and Casts find the call of the Hunter particularly strong, but there are a number of Newmans incorporating techniques more heavily into their melee oriented style.

HUmar & Humarl

HUmars, which are Male Human Hunters, are the all rounders of the Hunters. Excelling in nothing, their jack of all trades nature makes them suitable for most everything. HUmarls are the female equivalent, and there is little to no difference in their skills.

HUcast & HUcaseal

HUcasts, which are Male Cast Hunters, are perhaps the most formidable hunters. Excelling in their overwhelming strength, they sometimes lack precision in their attacks, but the power behind each blow makes it a small trade off. HUcaseals are designed more exclusively to rely on their speed compared to the HUcast. Though slightly less powerful then the HUcast, their incredible accuracy and ability to strike a flurry of quick blows make them deadly assassins. Due to an incompatibility in programming, both are incapable of casting techniques, however, they make up for this with an array of traps, including freeze bombs and explosives.

HUnewm & HUnewearl

HUnewms, the Male Newman Hunters, are unique amongst the hunters, in that although their physical skills may be considered below par, they balance this with their proficient expertise with techniques. By utilising enhancements like Shifta and Deband, they can easily compete with the other hunters, along with incorporating varied spells into their fighting style. HUnewearls tend to be more lithe then HUnewms, though like the Humans, there is little difference between the two.

~Rangers~

Rangers are the long-range brethren of the HUs, utilising various guns to keep the distance while still providing strong offensive pressure. Though slightly less fit then Hunters, they?re still far fitter than the average person, and their expert marksmanship is a testament to their training. Humans and Casts tend to make up the majority of the rangers, while next to no Newmans are interested in the trade, much preferring to rely on techniques for their combat.

RAmar & RAmarl

RAmars, the Male Human Rangers, make up the majority of the government forces. Reknown for their skills; much like the HUmar, they can be considered all-rounders and are versatile gunslingers. RAmarls tend to utilise the lighter arms of handguns and mech-guns then the Rifles of the RAmar, however, there is little difference in their skils.

RAcast & RAcaseal

RAcasts, the Male Cast Rangers, benefit from the precision programming and targeting capabilities. Their large bulk and size also provides them formidable defences, however, they are clunky and relatively slow without the addition of booster jets. RAcaseals feature a lighter framework allowing for greater manoeuvrability, at the cost of some of the armour plating that the RAcasts benefit from. Additionally, like the Hunter Casts, both are incapable of casting techniques; however, they make up for this with an array of traps, including freeze bombs and explosives.

RAnewm & RAnewearl

RAnewms, a Male Newman Ranger, is an unheard of enigma. Newmans have always been fond of their techniques for ranged combat, but the possibility exists that such warriors are in the world? RAnewearls are likewise unheard of.

~Forces~

Forces are the commanders of magical energy, crafting it into spectacular techniques of Foie, Barta and the like. Though physically far more frail then the other two classes, the advantages provided by their fantastic spells make them an essential component of any good guild. Equally comfortable at all ranges depending on their techniques, they fill a unique niche role. Most all Newmans become Forces, and a decent amount of Humans are similarly attracted to the class. FOcasts and FOcaseals are a recent experimental new cast using a TPC (Technique Power Capacitor), providing them with a limited source of magical energy to use, though their numbers are still slim.

FOmar & FOmarl

FOmars, the Male Human Forces, are the scholars and researchers of the human world, studying the world of magic and utilising it to great effect. Though not quite as powerful and innately connected to the art as the Newmans, they are still adept practitioners, and are a bit more capable in relying on their other skills then the Newmans. FOmarls, the female equivalent, share no notable differences to their male counterparts.

FOcast & FOcaseal

FOcasts, are Male Cast Forces, and are a relatively new breed of cast designed to tap into magical energy using a TPC. Though their techniques are rudimentary, they can combine these with traps to devastating effect, and are far more durable the other FOs. FOcaseals, as are the case with RAcaseals, are a bit lighter at the expense of some armour.

FOnewm & FOnewearl

FOnewms, are Male Newman Forces, and can be considered to be at the pinnacle of magical expertise. Devastating with the most powerful of techniques, they?re actually quite physically weak, though there are exceptions to the rule. FOnewearls are said to be even more refined with their techniques, specialising in the simple variations of spells, but amplifying their strength greatly.

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India:India to post record cotton output in 2011-12 season

India is poised to have a record cotton production of 34 million bales of 170 kg each in 2011-12 season, according to the apex cotton body of India.

Dhiren N Sheth, President of Cotton Association of India (CAI), said while the production is not expected to be below 34 million bales, the consumption may not cross 25 million bales, thus, there would be a huge carry-over stock left for next year.

He cited widespread rains in the cotton growing regions, increase in cotton acreage as farmers received good price last season, and higher usage of Bt cotton as the factors that have spurred the production of cotton in India this season.

He stated that the seasonal conditions that existed in 2010-11 were favourable for growth of cotton and it acted as a catalyst for farmers to increase the acreage of cultivation under cotton this year.

Farmers also cultivated cotton on additional area as cotton gives higher net returns compared to other crops that grow during the same season, he added.

In addition to higher yields, farmers also benefited owing to a decline in production costs after they started cultivating cotton with Bollgard II technology. Today, Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies together account for nearly 90 percent of India?s total area under cotton cultivation.

Actually, the surge in India?s cotton production in the last few years can be traced to the rapid increase in area under GM cotton. The uptrend continued in 2010-11, when the country produced 32.5 million bales of cotton, Mr. Sheth said.

The CAI President said the likely slowdown in global economic growth in 2012 will also affect the demand for textile items, and hence the demand for cotton is likely to decrease in global market.

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Your Not Forgotten - A Gift for Our Troops And Their Families This Holiday Season

Connecticut (I-Newswire) January 1, 2012 - This month, as the last U.S. combat forces left Iraq, the holiday parade in Hickory, North Carolina, featured a first: marchers carrying the names of all the state?s troops who died in that war and in Afghanistan... ?The older men stood and saluted; some people cried,? said Mike Beasley, an ex-Marine who organized the display through his church. ?It opened a lot of people up to what had happened.? -- Sons of Conover Made Iraq Sacrifices as Small Towns Hit Hardest : Bloomberg, 29 December 2011.

You might have noticed this holiday season that those who sacrificed their lives, to provide the freedom and security we cherish every day, were in many cases not news worthy topics or mentioned in our holiday shows. In case some have forgotten, we are still in the midst of a global War Against Terrorism.

Country Music Association Artist H-II: Stephen Michael Apatow and supporters of the HRI: United Nations Arts Initiative would like to extend our deepest sympathies and regards for our troops and families that have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country and the international community by serving across the globe. As a token of this appreciation, Stephen is offering free digital downloads of the Album: Country Goes Global to those serving as a member of U.S. or NATO forces, their families and veterans.

To obtain access to the download site, Stephen is asking our serviceman, their families or veterans to share about themselves and contact him directly:

Stephen M. Apatow
Operational Security: Humanitarian Intervention Initiative
Founder, Director of Research and Development
Humanitarian Resource Institute, Humanitarian University Consortium
Graduate Studies Center for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine & Law
Phone: 203-668-0282
Email: s.m.apatow@H-II.org
Internet: www.H-II.org

United Nations Arts Initiative
Arts Integration Into Education
Url: www.unarts.org
Twitter: unarts

In these efforts, he hopes to spotlight the importance of every life and sacrifice, that needs recognition and full support during this holiday season.

Album Information:

Album: iTunes - Country Goes Global : H-II Stephen Michael Apatow
Listen Only: AirPlay Direct (Note: This a download site for broadcast quality downloads for radio and television networks).

Keeping Our Troops and their Families in Our Thoughts and Prayers

In 2011 More US soldiers killed themselves than were killed in combat.

When guns fall silent and ceasefires are agreed, wars live on in the minds of the men and women who fought them. And a killer still stalks them, more deadly than the enemies they once faced. -- US war woe: Suicide kills more soldiers than combat : RT, 23 December 2011.

6,303 U.S. service members have died in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. -- Remembering 6303 Fallen Troops - Human Rights Day 2011
: HRI:UNArts, 12 December 2011.

DOD/VA Suicide Prevention: Resources for Suicide Prevention. Url: http://www.suicideoutreach.org

Gift From Within: An International Nonprofit Organization for Survivors of Trauma and Victimization. Url: http://www.giftfromwithin.org

About Humanitarian Resource Institute:
Humanitarian Resource Institute is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, established with a mission focus to "Bridge Unmet Needs to Untapped Resources" through the development of initiatives associated with economic, social, cultural and humanitarian issues worldwide.

Company Contact Information
Humanitarian Resource Institute
Stephen M. Apatow
167 Cherry Street #260 Milford, CT
06460
Phone : 203-668-0282

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Tech 2011: Biggest News Stories of the Year

The editors of Gadget Lab recap the tech industry news stories that had the biggest impact in 2011. Apple and Google led the way, but that doesn't mean other companies didn't capture a few news cycles -- if only for nefarious reasons.

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The Swiss Colony at the Military Makeover Party

John Baumann and the folks at The Swiss Colony bring on the food! The dinner for all involved included roast turkey, prime rib, ham, crab legs and shrimp, along with gourmet prepared side dishes. For the kids of the four families, personalized stockings are given as gifts leading into the holiday season. The big attraction is a Swiss Colony made Gingerbread House that is seven feet tall and five feet wide, weighing in at six hundred pounds. John states his appreciation for those who have served to protect our country, and feels it is his privilege to be able to give to the families of those who served.

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