What did YOU learn today?

[life_isgood]

The saying is, "You learn something new everyday"

What did you learn today?

[gordholio]

The saying is, "You learn something new everyday"

What did you learn today?

I don't know about that saying. Of course you should mature as you live your life.

[untaka]

I actually learned some stuff about the war in the 80s in Pakistan today during my smoke break, a friend was talking about it.

[burnt_toast]

i learned that a 24 year old male can cross his legs comfortably like a woman
:cheesygri :D

[Nikita]

I learned that some fool on this board thinks the girls that were tortured and killed by Paul Bernardo are comparable to caging a couple wild birds.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6860511#post6860511

[sw1ft]

Sharks are going extinct:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7413948.stm

Sharks swim closer to extinction
By Richard Black
Environment correspondent, BBC News website


Swimming into trouble

More than half of the world's ocean-going sharks are at risk of extinction, a new analysis concludes.

Specialists with IUCN (formerly the World Conservation Union) found that 11 species are on the high-risk list, with five more showing signs of decline.

Sharks are particularly affected by over-fishing as they reproduce slowly.

The scientists are calling for global catch limits, an end to the practice of removing fins, and measures to minimise incidental catches (bycatch).


With sufficient public support and resulting political will, we can turn the tide
Nicholas Dulvy, SSG

"There's this idea that because these are widely ranging species, they're more resilient to fishing pressure," said Sonja Fordham, deputy chair of the IUCN Shark Specialist Group (SSG) and policy director for the Shark Alliance conservation group.

"In fact they're becoming species of serious concern because there are no international catch limits for sharks. There are intense fisheries on the oceans, and they remain pretty much unprotected."

New threats

The SSG assessed data on the 21 species of sharks and their close cousins, the rays, that swim in upper portions of the open ocean where they are exposed to fishing fleets.

Of the 21, one - the giant devilray - is assessed as Endangered, and 10 are Vulnerable.

A further five are listed as Near Threatened, which means the signs of decline are not serious enough yet to merit a full listing.

The classifications are based on a range of criteria that look at past or forecast declines in population size. For example, a population shrinking by 50% in 10 years would usually qualify as Endangered.

Some of these species have been assessed before; but for others, including the three species of thresher sharks with their spectacularly long tails, the dangerlisting is new.

Fin cuts

The main threat to sharks is fishing, both accidental and targeted.

Thresher shark. Image: Orca Divers
The three thresher species are newly judged as Vulnerable to extinction

"They used to be taken as bycatch by boats targeting tuna and swordfish," said Ms Fordham. "But now as those species are declining we're seeing more fishermen targeting sharks.

"Porbeagle and shortfin mako are targeted for fins and meat; species like blue shark are likely to be finned, but particularly in Europe we're seeing more blue shark being landed."

Several of the bodies that regulate fisheries in international waters - the Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) - have set up measures to curb shark finning, but there are different standards in place, a situation that enables fishermen to work around the regulations.

As East Asian economies boom, conservation groups say the market for fins is increasing.

"Fishery managers and regional, national and international officials have a real obligation to improve this situation," commented Nicholas Dulvy from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, the report's lead author.

"But it doesn't have to be like this. With sufficient public support and resulting political will, we can turn the tide."

The report was released at the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) meeting in Bonn, and will be published in the journal Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems.

The new risk assessments will be included in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species when it is published later this year.

Richard.Black-INTERNET@bbc.co.uk

[ullyeus]

That my company is willing to entertain the option to send me to singapore for training instead of new jersey.

yuck new jersey.

[life_isgood]

That my company is willing to entertain the option to send me to singapore for training instead of new jersey.

yuck new jersey.

Singapore; The country with harsh laws. You better do your research on their law system, before you go there. (unless you already know)

[CheapScotsman]

Did some reading on drip irrigation systems ... now I know about how they work; what they can do; how to install; options available, etc.

[CheapScotsman]

Singapore; The country with harsh laws. You better do your research their law system, before you go there. (unless you already know)Don't derail your own thread ... just don't do anything that you should not be doing here (from a legal point of view) ... like no drugs, no jaywalking, no spitting, no littering, no peeing in elevators and you will be fine ... after all, it is a FINE city, hot all the time and the food is fantastic.

[tebore]

I learned Peter Parkers' parents were killed by the Red Skull.

[life_isgood]

Don't derail your own thread ... just don't do anything that you should not be doing here (from a legal point of view) ... like no drugs, no jaywalking, no spitting, no littering, no peeing in elevators and you will be fine ... after all, it is a FINE city, hot all the time and the food is fantastic.

I guess you don't understand how strange some of their laws are. It's different there than it is here. Did you know that chewing gum is banned there?

As far as "don't derail your own thread", don't tell me what to do. This is an open discussion, and I was simply throwing in my 2 cents in reply to his post.

[ricoboxing]

i learned that the UFC is fake. I guess boxing is too.

[CodecX81]

putting 6 bic lighters in a blender & hitting the 'smoothie' setting is NOT a good idea.

[skewed]

putting 6 bic lighters in a blender & hitting the 'smoothie' setting is NOT a good idea.

I learnt the above the hard way. :lol:

[sw1ft]

What NOT to feed dogs:

From: http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_22992.aspx
Foods You Should Never Give Your Dog
Thursday May 22, 2008
CityNews.ca Staff

They may be man's best friend but they certainly shouldn't be eating man's favourite foods. Though dogs beg adorably for table scraps, there are many things on that plate that pose a danger to canines.

Chocolate's a well-known toxin, but did you know broccoli is also off limits?

Pam Seatle will have the story of one dog owner who learned these lessons the hard way on CityNews at Five and Six.

Until then, you can check out the list of forbidden foods below.

Chocolate
Why? It contains a toxin called theobromine.
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea or hyperactivity. As time passes, the dog's heart rate increases. This can can cause arrhythmia, restlessness, hyperactivity, muscle twitching, increased urination or excessive panting; and these lead to hyperthermia, muscle tremors, seizures, coma and even death.
What to Do: Induce vomiting, then call your vet.

Onions and garlic
Why? They contain the toxic ingredient thiosulphate. That can cause red blood cells to burst inside the body.
Symptoms: Vomiting and diarrhoea. No interest in food. Will be dull and weak. Reddish urine. Breathlessnees.
What to do: See a vet immediately.
*Note: onions are much more toxic than garlic.

Macademia nuts, raw and roasted
Why? The toxic compound is unknown.
Symptoms: Tremors, weakness and temporary paralysis of the hindquarters. Affected dogs are often unable to rise and are distressed, usually panting. Some affected dogs have swollen limbs and show pain when the limbs are manipulated.
What to do: Though these symptoms are painful, they usually don't last very long. Still, take your pet to the vet.

What else?

* Pear pips, the kernels of plums, peaches and apricots, apple core pips (contain cyanogenic glycosides resulting in cyanide posioning)
* Potato peelings and green looking potatoes
* Rhubarb leaves
* Mouldy/spoiled foods
* Alcohol
* Yeast dough
* Coffee grounds, beans & tea (caffeine)
* Hops (used in home brewing)
* Tomato leaves & stems (green parts)
* Broccoli (in large amounts)
* Raisins and grapes
* Cigarettes, tobacco, cigars

Information courtesy dogownersdigest.com; talktothevet.com; and petalia.com.

[ukgirl]

I learned that the British commission in Ottawa sucks and even though their website says passport in 15 days, I won't be getting mine in time for my trip to Las Vegas next week. (already been 3 weeks).:cry: :cry: :(

[15-20_God]

i learned that Santa is real and he's pissed.

[CheapScotsman]

I guess you don't understand how strange some of their laws are. It's different there than it is here. Did you know that chewing gum is banned there?I've lived there so, yes, I know its different. They are quite a bit more strict in both their laws and their penalities for breaking them, however, like I said, if you keep your nose clean you won't have any problems.

Chewing gum isn't banned, it is the import and sale of chewing gum that is banned ... and if. as a foreigner, you have a pack in your luggage, at worst you will end up with a fine ... its a fine city.

[cashman91]

Man Utd. fans on my street can really party hard:cheesygri like vomit and dancing at the same time
it was so jokes but that was yesterday

[goJays]

W is called double V in some places..

[Error916]

That Kobe Bryant is a beast among beasts.

[plucky duck]

Some country uses the alphabets, but not the whole 26 A-Z. Wierd.

[skyblue12]

Some country uses the alphabets, but not the whole 26 A-Z. Wierd.

doesn't Hawaii do that or something? don't remember..

i learned that i suck at playing infield in baseball.. which is why i'm sticking to center field :cheesygri

[UrbanPoet]

I curled 50lb dumbbell in good form for 1 rep max. Didn't think i could do that since i usually work it with 35's and the occasional 40.

[Octavius]

Some country uses the alphabets, but not the whole 26 A-Z. Wierd.

Portugal actually. No K and no Y in the Portuguese alphabet I'm not mistaken.

[sexpuppet6000]

69% on a test will bring you down from 94 to 88 :(
helping hot girls will get you action with hot girls :)

[7Stryder7]

that people drive slow on major roads for no reason;
and Green Grass and High Tides by Outlaws on Rockband drums is *#%* hard :)

[cechlin]

not to surpass cogecos 100gb limit or your interent will get suspended untill you call them, and then dont continue to download, as you will get suspended service for 24hrs, thank god i talk myself out of that one.

[Tijuana]

knowing people in high places is surprisingly important/helpful, so get yourself out there

[prvt10]

I learned that a goat with a monkey on its back can walk on a tightrope and stand on a cup in the middle of the tightrope.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-Vkg25269w

[st7860]

Singapore; The country with harsh laws. You better do your research on their law system, before you go there. (unless you already know)

10 years in prison for littering

5 years for possessing bubble gum