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I mentioned this month is super busy for me. I am downsizing from 3 spaces to 2 spaces in the Antique Store.....this is the space that has to be cleared out by end of April.
PACIFIC OCEAN (MAY 15, 2014) An F/A-18C Hornet from the Mighty Shrikes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 prepares to launch from the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Giovanni Squadrito/Released)
Serious business. The girl dug herself into EXPLORE ( # 2)
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PACIFIC OCEAN (MAY 15, 2014) Sailors refuel an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Red Lions of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Giovanni Squadrito/Released)
Putting the finishing touches to the very extensive work on the pier concourse that has cost £i.9 mil to bring the area into the 21st century, it looks very nice too.
Finally glad this month is almost over! I went from 3 antique spaces down to 2, and it was not easy, long nights, some fights and disagreements, bumps and bruises, but yay....I feel like my life can get back on track now!
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The water buffalo or domestic Asian water buffalo is a large bovine animal, frequently used as livestock in Laos and southern Asia. All the domestic varieties and breeds descend from one common ancestor, the Wild Water Buffalo, which is now an endangered species. Buffalo are used as draft, meat, and dairy animals. Their dung is used as a fertilizer and as a fuel when dried. Adult Water Buffalo range in size from 400 to 900 kg. Here on Don Khong the water buffalo is still used for ploughing rice fields. Water buffalo behavior sometimes differs from cattle. For example, most water buffaloes are not trained to be driven. Instead, the herdsman must walk alongside or ahead of them. They then instinctively follow. They also rub against trees more often than cattle do, and they sometimes de-bark the trees causing them to die. Water buffalo spend much of their day submerged in the muddy waters. Water buffalo also prefer to feed in grasslands on grass and herbs. Many farmers in Laos own water buffalo(es) for plowing the land for farming, and one of the questions that my kid were asked was, ‘How many teeth does a water buffalo have on top and bottom?’ I think it doesn’t take a genius to answer this question, but it does take a real farmer because most of us don’t pay much attention to water buffaloes even when they’re smiling at us. Most people just assumed that water buffaloes have a full set of teeth on top and bottom, but the ones in Laos only have teeth on the bottom, please correct me if yours have teeth on top! Water Buffaloes are color blind, therefore it’s not wise to wear bright color clothing around them, if you don’t want to get chased by one.
In Laos, one of the poorest countries in Southeast Asia, domesticated water buffalo are used plowing rice fields, for their meat, hides, and milk, and also and transportation. The buffalo is a classic work animal of Asia. Traditionally, men plough with their buffalo, make bunds and prepare seedbeds, and women do more than half of the transplanting of rice, weeding, harvesting, threshing and post-harvest operations. A good way to explore the daily life in Laos is by bicycle or feet. Meeting friendly Lao people in the small villages, like here on the Mekong island Don Khong, along the way and enjoying its countryside. I had to stop many times to make a photo. A ploughman with his water buffalo working hard puddling the rice fields. When they’re working, they worked hard, but water buffaloes in Laos are being replaced by tractors as Lao people called it steel buffalo. But the buffalo produces free fertilizer and does not require diesel fuel. As fuel becomes scarce and expensive in these countries, the buffalo is being used more frequently as a draft animal.
Een waterbuffel of karbouw is een groot rund. Het is met afstand de bekendste en meest wijdverbreide soort Aziatische buffel. In het wild komt het dier nog voor maar is een bedreigd diersoort. Daarnaast wordt de waterbuffel veel als werkdier gehouden, bijvoorbeeld voor het ploegen van de rijstvelden, met name in Azië. Volwassenen dieren kunnen 300 tot 1200 kg zwaar worden. Waterbuffels kunnen zo'n 25 jaar oud worden. De melk van de waterbuffel wordt door vele volkeren gedronken. De melk heeft een hoog vetgehalte. Verder wordt de waterbuffel vooral gebruikt als trekdier voor de ploeg in rijstplantages. Het vlees wordt in bepaalde gebieden gegeten als vervanging voor rundvlees. De huid levert taai en nuttig leer. De regentijd is een druk seizoen voor de boeren, nu is de tijd om rijst aan te planten, de kinderen hebben drie maanden schoolvakantie en kunnen daardoor meehelpen op de velden. Hier en daar ligt een waterbuffel zijn kostje te herkauwen of baddert wat in het modderige water. Een Aziatische rijstboer gebruikt geen machines, maar zaait, plant uit en oogst met de hand. Ploegen gebeurt meestal met een waterbuffel of met handtractor. Wist je dat een kleine rijstboer in Azië zo’n 80 kilometer achter zijn buffel aanloopt om één hectare rijstveld om te ploegen? Meestal verbouwt hij de rijst voor zichzelf en zijn gezin op een eigen stukje grond. Vaak echter dwingt geldgebrek hem de ganse oogst te verkopen. Dankzij de aanleg van dammen krijgen de velden het hele jaar voldoende water en kunnen de boeren tweemaal per jaar oogsten. Mannen en vrouwen hebben het werk op de velden netjes verdeeld. Mannen verzorgen de dijken, ploegen de velden, brengen de rijstplantjes aan - ze balanceren met hun draagstok op de dijkjes. Vrouwen staan acht tot tien uur per dag in het water om met gebogen rug de plantjes uit te zetten. Ze verdienen één dollar per dag. Met dat geld kunnen ze vier kilo rijst kopen.
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The water buffalo or domestic Asian water buffalo is a large bovine animal, frequently used as livestock in Laos and southern Asia. All the domestic varieties and breeds descend from one common ancestor, the Wild Water Buffalo, which is now an endangered species. Buffalo are used as draft, meat, and dairy animals. Their dung is used as a fertilizer and as a fuel when dried. Adult Water Buffalo range in size from 400 to 900 kg. Here on Don Khong the water buffalo is still used for ploughing rice fields. Water buffalo behavior sometimes differs from cattle. For example, most water buffaloes are not trained to be driven. Instead, the herdsman must walk alongside or ahead of them. They then instinctively follow. They also rub against trees more often than cattle do, and they sometimes de-bark the trees causing them to die. Water buffalo spend much of their day submerged in the muddy waters. Water buffalo also prefer to feed in grasslands on grass and herbs. Many farmers in Laos own water buffalo(es) for plowing the land for farming, and one of the questions that my kid were asked was, ‘How many teeth does a water buffalo have on top and bottom?’ I think it doesn’t take a genius to answer this question, but it does take a real farmer because most of us don’t pay much attention to water buffaloes even when they’re smiling at us. Most people just assumed that water buffaloes have a full set of teeth on top and bottom, but the ones in Laos only have teeth on the bottom, please correct me if yours have teeth on top! Water Buffaloes are color blind, therefore it’s not wise to wear bright color clothing around them, if you don’t want to get chased by one.
In Laos, one of the poorest countries in Southeast Asia, domesticated water buffalo are used plowing rice fields, for their meat, hides, and milk, and also and transportation. The buffalo is a classic work animal of Asia.
Een waterbuffel of karbouw is een groot rund. Het is met afstand de bekendste en meest wijdverbreide soort Aziatische buffel. In het wild komt het dier nog voor maar is een bedreigd diersoort. Daarnaast wordt de waterbuffel veel als werkdier gehouden, bijvoorbeeld voor het ploegen van de rijstvelden, met name in Azië. Volwassenen dieren kunnen 300 tot 1200 kg zwaar worden. Waterbuffels kunnen zo'n 25 jaar oud worden. De melk van de waterbuffel wordt door vele volkeren gedronken. De melk heeft een hoog vetgehalte. Verder wordt de waterbuffel vooral gebruikt als trekdier voor de ploeg in rijstplantages. Het vlees wordt in bepaalde gebieden gegeten als vervanging voor rundvlees. De huid levert taai en nuttig leer. De regentijd is een druk seizoen voor de boeren, nu is de tijd om rijst aan te planten, de kinderen hebben drie maanden schoolvakantie en kunnen daardoor meehelpen op de velden. Hier en daar ligt een waterbuffel zijn kostje te herkauwen of baddert wat in het modderige water.
I spent most of my day with baby Joshua - we had great fun and I managed to catch him doing what he really enjoys! Tidying one of the kitchen cupboards although he tends to put the wrong things in this one!!
Our Daily Challenge ~ Environmental Portrait ....
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A young kachin girl who worked in Singapore as a domestic helper. " Hi, i am from Lashio, Shan state, Myanmar. My mom and dad pin their hope on me to do well. Unfortunately, I have to go back to Myanmar tomorrow(3rd April 2013) because I finally told my agent that my hands are too painful to work. Both my hands were burnt due to the chemicals I used while washing and cleaning for a big family (where I had to do hand wash for all laundry). It was so painful and my employer took me to clinic once but didn't get better because I still have to wash clothes and cleaning everyday. But I didn't contact the agent to tell about my pain because I haven't pay back the agent fee in full at that time. I might be scolded very badly and also would have to pay back a lot of money (which I can't afford) if I tell her that I couldn't work anymore because of my injured hands. Now then I have paid the agent fee in full amount (my 8 months wages) i had reported about my hands to my agent. She managed to claim the return airfare from my employer. I will get treatment for my hand when I'm back to Yangon and I will try to come Singapore again after both hands heal. I haven't sent back a single cent to my parents (agent fee is my 8months wages) so, hopefully I can earn money next time. My hands are already getting better after 2days rest at agent home. Thank you so much for all your concerns and help!" #kachin #singapore #klssingapore #kachinlifestories #fear #workinglife #agentfee #wages #injured #hands #youngkachingirl #filialpiety #workinghard #chemicals #burnt #handwash
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jahkawn: @klssingapore so sad. :( hope that she will find a better family and if possible not through an agent. Sigh...