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Mt. Rwenzori hike safari 8 days
Climb and trek mt. rwenzori and hike Margherita peak on the mountains of the MOON in Uganda.
Day 1 - Transfer to Kasese
Eraly morning, you will be picked up by our guide for a transfer to Kasese town. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Magherita (luxury), Rwenzori Base Mountain Camp(budget)
Day 2 - Nyakalengija (1615m) - Nyabitaba Hut
The Central CircLiit starts at the RMS offices . You should arrive in the morning to allow ample equipment and meet your guides and porters. The bypassing througl1 farmland to the park boundary bl it follows the Mubuku river, crossing its Mahoma trib starting a long, steep climb up onto a massive ric Nyabitaba hut. Th-e hike takes around 5 hours. During this part of the trip you may hear chim see black and white colobus, blue monkey and t coloured Rwenzori turaco.
Day 2 - Nyabitaba (2651 m) - Mubuku River (Matte Hut (3505m)
This involves a demanding 7+ hour trek up to Johl The Central Circui t 'proper' starts a few hundred mE Nyabitaba where the trail divides. The right fork I peaks up the Bujuku valley while the path on the le1 the subsequent descent. The trail leads to the Kurt Shafer Bridge which Mubuku valley just below the river's confluence wit I valley. Beyond the river, a muddy, slippery trail clir up through bamboo forest.
After a five hour trek is the start of the giant lobelia ar zone, a vegetation type limited to East Africa's highest The final hour's walk to John Matte hut passe! . Challenging bog full of extraordinary plants.
Day 3 - John Matte (3505m) - Bujuku (3962m)
The route fords the Bujuku River as you cross the bog, a steep climb b follows to reach the Upper Bigc a boardwalk has been constructed to assist walk weather; there are superb views of Mt. Stanley at this cavernous, glacier-carved valley. Above the bog steady climb ovell" glacial moraine, criss-crossing t trail reaches the lovely Lake Bujuku. The last stage of the 3-5 hour hike to Bujuku Hut past Cooking Pot Cave is perhaps the muddiest stage of the expedition. The hut is well placed for parties climbing Mt. Speke.
Day 4 - Bujuku (3962m) - Scott Elliott Pass (4372m) Kitandara (4023m)
From Bujuku hut, the trail crosses more mud before climbing steeply through a forest of giant groundsels, climbing a short metal ladder to ascend the Groundsel Gully. Above the gully, a branch in the trail climbs directly to Elena Hut (4430m) for the ascent of Margherita peak on Mt. Stanley (5109m). This climb needs an ice axe, mountain boots, crampons and ropes.
The main trail continues up a steep screed slope over Scott Elliot pass, the highest point on the circuit. The pass provides fabulous views back down the Bujuku valley and of Mts. Stanley and Baker towering above. Beyond the pass, the route runs downhill beneath the massive cliffs of Mt. Baker. After passing Upper Lake Kitandara, the 3-5 hour hike ends at the hut beside Lower Lake Kitandara, a beautiful site surrounded by towering peaks.
Day 5 - K itandara (4023m) - Freshfield Pass (4282m) - Guy Yeoman (3505m)
Freshfield is a long flat traverse through tracts of fabulously colourful moss (and more mud), beyond which the long descent to Nyakalengija begins. The hike to Guy Yeoman hut takes around 5 hours. The hut enjoys a lovely location close to the Mubuku River with terrific views of the looming Mt. Baker to the north.
Day 6 - Guy Yeoman (3505m) - Nyabitaba (2651 m)
The descent to Nyabitaba takes around 5 hours but with an early start it is possible to make it all the way down to Nyakalengija.
Below Guy Yeoman, the route descends the cliffs of Kichuchu.
Beyond Kichuchu the muddy path crosses the Mubuku River twice before climbing upwards to Nyabitaba to complete the circuit.
Day 7 - Nyabitaba (2651m) - Nyakalengija (1615m) - Kampala
The descent from Nyabitaba to Nyakalengija takes 2-3 hours. Drive back to Kampala, reaching in the late afternoon.
This safari includes;
-Transportation by 4x4 wheel drive
-Full board Accommodation
-En route meals
-Hiking fees
- Park entry fees
- An English speaking guide
-1 porter per person
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In terms of emotional heat and public controversy, the debate over the minimum wage for Hong Kong lags not far behind political reform. On the one hand workers were demanding the right to earn enough to support families and enjoy the benefits of living in Hong Kong and on the other hand the employers were saying they cannot sustain demands for a high minimum wage without laying off huge numbers of employees.
The Legislative Council voted to accept the proposed wage on 5 January 2011 and the Statutory Minimum Wage Ordinance came into force on 1 May 2011, setting a minimum hourly rate of HK$28.00. Back then, there was also quite a bit of controversy as the law does not mandate that meal breaks and rest days be paid as this should be decided by private negotiation between employers and employees.
The 2019 Minimum Wage Review will see the biggest rise to the statutory minimum wage since the legislation came into force in 2011. The Executive Council has, again, adopted the recommendation of the Minimum Wage Commission and will be raising the minimum wage from HK$34.50 to HK$37.50 effective 1 May 2019.
Since 2011, the minimum wage has been reviewed every two years increasing relatively consistently:
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Overall, the statutory minimum wage has increased by more than 30% in 8 years, but it is still far from being enough to meet the needs of people living in one of the world's most expensive cities.
This conclusion is supported by a study conducted by Oxfam Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies' Centre for Quality of Life at the Chinese University of Hong Kong before the 2019 Review was announced. The recommendation result was to set the minimum wage at HK$54.70. The aim of the study was to understand working families' cost of living to calculate a living wage rate. The study found that the basic monthly household expenditure for a one-person family in 2017 was HK$10,494 to HK$11,548, and HK$19,935 to HK$21,156 for a three-person family. More than one million employees (excluding government employees) earned less than a living wage. Nearly 60% of these employees work in the import and export, retail, food, property management, security and cleaning industries.
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As many have repeatedly said, Hong Kong – as a well-developed economy – could do much better, urging the government to review the wage every year, instead of biennially. Catherine Yan Sui-han, convenor of the Environmental Services Contractors Alliance, which represents 90% of the city's cleaning companies, was outraged at the new level. "It's a big blow to the business sector" she said. "The new level will just drive up inflation". She said most cleaners are paid above the minimum wage level, at HK$42.00 an hour. But, she warned of the "ripple effect", and said those making more than the minimum wage would ask for a raise if they saw lower paid colleagues get a salary bump because of the change. "If you don't offer a raise, they would just leave. That's a problem because the industry is already facing a shortage of workers", Yan said.
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Let's start off from the same place that I left you with in my part One of the Mesmerizing Mehrangarh Fort Series. If you have missed it, you can click here and read it. I started with my journey to the Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur, took you along the 7 gates of the fort, revealed two of its dark secrets and landed at its first courtyard – the Shringar Chowk. This courtyard, if you remember was quite ornate and had a marble throne that was used for coronation. I mentioned that there were several doorways here and I stood confused, wondering which one to take. And that is where I concluded the earlier part.
Well, the next part of the journey in fact, did not start with this doorway but with the one opposite it. This is where I entered a section that housed the various treasures of Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur.
The Palanquins & Howdahs
I have often seen pictures of palanquins and howdahs used by the royalty but never really paid attention to how ornate or unusual they can be. The exhibits at the museum made me realize how short-sighted I was. In those days, even the most mundane of things were so artistic, never mind the howdahs and palanquins. Here are some of the unique howdahs used by the Kings.
P.S : One of which has been presented by Emperor Shahjahan of the Taj Mahal fame.
It was not just the mount on the elephant that was artistic. The royal elephant itself, was decked in unique gear.
The women folk were generally moved around in palanquins, which could be covered with a cloth so that the lady was not seen by public. Of course, this is not to say that the men did not use palanquins. They did too. And the choice they had! They could choose something of a glass and lacquer type like the one below –
Or go for a slightly European one like this peacock with its glass eyes. As I understand, the beak was sharp enough to give some added protection to the royalty.
However, the most ornate and stunning one is below. It literally, took my breath away and I would not be surprised if it has done the same to you.
The Hookah Bar at Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur
When I heard the story of Sati at Mehrangarh fort, one thought that I constantly kept having was – how did these women even have the courage to throw themselves in a live fire? The answer to some extent was given by this hookah system.
Opium smoking was considered to be fashionable by the royalty and there were elaborate parties and ceremonies for the same. Especially for women who were going to be Sati. The opium made them lose fear and made the entire ordeal a lot easier. Funny – how one vice was used to ease a dark ritual.
Daulat Khana of Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur
The galleries that we currently are in, are called the Daulat Khana, which literally translates into "treasure room". A befitting name for the treasures it houses.. Capturing all these treasures into a single post is impossible and hence, I am leaving you with the highlights. Palanquins, howdahs and hookahs, I have already shared. Take a look at the elaborate war tent that were used back then.
Aside from this, a collection of really "artistic" weapons are on display. The hilts of the swords and the guns were just so amazing that was hard to believe they were even used in warfare.Take this shield as an example. If someone were to thrust this on my face, I would have stopped attacking. Who would want to damage such a piece of art?
And of course, some girlie things that appealed to the feminine side of me. My favorite – this jewelry case. I loved the cute little key that it had. It reminded me of all those fairy tales. Don't you think it is adorable?
From here, I continued on through the same door that you saw in the beginning of this post – all to enter the "World of Men" or the Mardana section of the Mehrangarh Fort.
Sheesh Mahal at Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur
The Sheesh Mahal was the bed chamber of Maharaja Ajit Singh (the same Maharaja for whom so many women become Satis). The elaborate glass and mirror work is what gave it the name of "Glass palace" or the Sheesh Mahal. You can only see this chamber through a small enclosure. The same is perpetually crowded and owing to the rush, we could not really spend too much time here. However, those few minutes that we managed, were enough for us to realize how stunning this chamber was – with its colorful floral motifs interspersed by the mirror work and colorful paintings from Indian mythology.
The original mirror roof is what you see on the floor in the center of this room. Since the same had collapsed, a new one was built by the museum authorities. The original mirror work was so amazing that one candle lit here was enough to light up the entire chamber.
Phool Mahal at Mehrangarh Fort
From here, we continued our journey to the Men's private party room. The Palace of flowers or Phool Mahal. 🙂 A collective silence is what we got as soon as we entered this room and you can see why.
All kinds of colors filled up the room – from the ornate gold to the vibrant reds and blues. Built by Maharaja Abhay Singh, this room was used only by the menfolk of the Royal family for their private celebrations – birthdays, ceremonies or even strategic and private meetings. If you notice the paintings on the walls here – they are of the members of the royal family. Everything about this room was just royal – from the gilted ceiling to the elaborately carpeted floors and stained glass windows.
I personally, felt a little too overwhelmed by the glitz of this room. I am surprised that it was not named as "Sonar Mahal" or the Golden palace. It was a little too ostentatious for my tastes, but then, who am I to complain. After so much of bling, I really need to rest my eyes and we escaped into a small balcony, ready to move to the next section. This spiral staircase gave my eyes a much needed relief – almost akin to smelling coffee beans after testing several fragrances. 😛
Escaping to the terrace of Jhanki Mahal
After so many treasures and elaborate rooms, I really needed to rest. The terrace of Jhanki Mahal provided me that escape. A small corridor with lattice work walls, this was a section that was meant for the women to observe the royal proceedings in the Shringar courtyard. Remember – women were not allowed in public.
Jhanki literally mean a glimpse. And these lattice windows offered only that.
Even the Queen mother of the prince could not attend her son's coronation ceremony and could only watch it behind these screens. I took a peep from these screens and realised that it was literally a "key hole view" of what was happening below. I thought of how I make it a point to be there for all my daughter's events and how it was important for me to have a full view of all that she was doing,Given that, it made me feel sad for these royal ladies for they could never be fully involved at the palace. Their life was just behind these screens. Not exactly what I would bargain for. Maybe I would have been a rebel in those times. 🙂
With these thoughts, we took a few more pictures around the small pillars and screens of terrace. We took a break to drink some water and refuel ourselves. I leave you here in this part to do exactly that. My tour of Mehrangarh is far from being over – with one of my favorite rooms yet to come. The concluding part will follow soon – I promise. Till then, here is a pin for Part Two of my Mesmerizing Mehrangarh Fort series. Remember to comment in on what you feel so far 🙂
On how to get here and travel tips, check out part one of this post.
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Last updated August 19th, 2016
- 1 Preface
- 2 What are Roborovski hamsters?
- 3 Who discovered the Roborovski hamster?
- 4 Where do Roborovski hamsters come from?
- 5 How big are Roborovski hamsters?
- 6 Common illnesses of Roborovski hamsters
7 What do Roborovski hamsters eat?
- 7.0.1 Fruit that Roborovski's can eat
- 7.0.2 Vegetables that Roborovski's can eat
- 7.0.3 Foods to avoid feeding Roborovski hamsters
8 How do Roborovski hamsters breed?
- 8.0.1 Before a female Robo gets preganant
- 8.0.2 How can you tell that a female Robo is preganant?
- 8.0.3 What happens when a female Robo gives birth?
- 8.0.4 What happens after the pups are born?
- 8.0.5 What is the development of a Roborovski hamster?
- 9 How to sex a Roborovski hamster
- 10 How long do Robo's live for?
11 What are the characteristics of Roborovski hamsters?
- 11.0.1 Are Robo's quick?
- 11.0.2 Do Robo's like being picked up?
- 11.0.3 When are Robo's most active?
- 11.0.4 Do Robo's drink a lot?
- 11.0.5 Can Robo's live in cold temperatures?
- 11.0.6 Do Robo's hibernate?
- 11.0.7 Do Robo's bite?
- 11.0.8 Do Robo's fight?
- 11.0.9 Do Robo's squeak?
- 12 What variations of Roborovski hamsters are there?
- 13 How to tame a Roborovski hamster
14 How to look after a Roborovski hamster
- 14.0.1 What should a Robo live in?
- 14.0.2 What bedding and substrates do Robo's need?
- 14.0.3 What else do I need to purchase for a Robo?
- 14.0.4 Putting a Robo in their new environment
- 14.0.5 What do Robo's need to chew on?
- 15 Where to get a Roborovski hamster
This is a post exploring all about the Roborovski hamster. It is a place to give you all the information and facts that you need to adopt/buy, care for, tame and breed them.
The fastest and smallest
Roborovski's are the fastest and smallest of all hamsters and can live between two and three years.
They are curious pets but are easily startled, however they do not bite very often.
Roborovski's are popularly kept as pets and are one of five hamster breeds that are kept as such.
They are the smallest species of hamster that are kept as pets and measure a total length of between four and five centimeters including their tail.
Characteristics of Roborovski's
Roborovski hamsters are very affectionate towards their fellow kin.
Unlike other species of hamster, can live with each other and be housed together from an early age and sleep, playing and eating together in one place.
So they are very distinctive compared to other hamster species.
For this reason they are much loved around the world.
They have many fan groups, communities and clubs that have been established to help owners care for them in the best way possible.
What are Roborovski hamsters?
Their scientific name is Phodopus roborovskii. It used to be Cricetulus bedfordiae. They are also known as desert hamsters, Roborovski's desert hamsters or Robo's.#
Taxonomic classification
Roborovski hamsters have the following scientific taxonomic classification;
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Cricetidae
Subfamily: Cricetinae
Genus: Phodopus
Species: P. roborovskii
The above classification is their taxonomic classification.
This describes their name and place in the natural world along with the relationship that they have with other plants and animals.
This classification is given by scientists called Taxonomists who classify all organisms into a hierarchy.
They then give them names which have been standardized often in Greek or Latin, other languages or other peoples names such as the Roborovski.
Three species in the genus
There are three species of hamster in the genus Phodopus and the Roborovski hamster is the smallest in size. This genus of hamsters are known for their small size and are native to central Asia and for their ability to adapt to extreme temperatures
They are the only line of hamsters that live in groups as opposed to living on their own.
The other species in the genus Phodopus is the Campbell's hamster (P. campbelli) and the Russian White hamster (P. sungorus).
Who discovered the Roborovski hamster?
Roborovski's are part of the hamster family Cricetinae due to their cheek pouches that they use to store food, their short tails and rounded body shape.
Lt. Vsevolod Roborovski
They were first discovered by Lt. Vsevolod Roborovski, a Russian expeditioner.
He first made note of this species of hamster on an expedition near to Nan Shan in July 1894.
It is from his name that this species is known.
Konstantin Alekseevich Satunin
One of the first to study the Roborovski hamster was the zoologist Konstantin Alekseevich Satunin around 1903.
The Roborovski hamster was first obtained by the Zoological Society of London in the 1970s, but unfortunately the species did not breed during this time.
Other European countries had more success in breeding the species that they had acquired from Russia.
Remnants of these species are now found in the United Kingdom were imported by a hamster breeder originating in the Netherlands in 1990.
Imported to the USA
They were imported by a breeder into the United States in 1998.
However it remains a rare species in the US despite attempts to breed those that have been caught in the wild in their natural habitat.
Wild Roborovski hamsters are known to be easily stressed and fail to reproduce or die as a result.
Roborovski's that have been tamed and bred in captivity are much less stressed and have been much more successful at breeding as a result.
Where do Roborovski hamsters come from?
They come from desert regions such as Russia; Xinjiang, China; Yulin, Shaanxi; Tuva, Mongolia; and Lake Zaysan, Kazakhstan.
Roborovski hamsters enjoy areas where there is loose sand and where vegetation is sparse.
They don't particularly like areas of dense vegetation and where there is solid clay substrates.
In the wild, they build burrows with tunnels that are steep measuring up to six feet underground.
How big are Roborovski hamsters?
Roborovski hamsters measure between 4.5–5 cm (2 inches) and 20-25 grams (1 oz) when they reach maturity.
When they are born, they tend to measure around 2 cm (1 inch) in length.
Common illnesses of Roborovski hamsters
Wet tail
This is a bacterial infection which can cause very extreme diarrhea.
This affects all species of hamster and is often caused by an unbalanced diet and stress.
Common symptoms of wet tail
- The area around a hamster's anus looks wet and sticky
- They will not be as active and are slow moving
- The hamster will be very quiet
- They won't eat
If a Robo is displaying any of the above symptoms then they need veterinary attention as soon as possible.
They should also be kept in a quiet and warm environment to help reduce stress.
They do not fight wet tail as well as other hamsters.
Robo's are easily susceptible to diarrhea due to the scarcity of vegetation in the wild.
You can tell if a Robo has diarrhoea if they have runny poop and they are not eating or drinking.
It can be caused by either;
- A bad diet
- A change in their food intake which is too sudden for them.
- Living in draughty areas
- Living in damp areas.
- Eating rotten food
- Drinking dirty water
- Feeding on too many vegetables
If they get diarrhea, then this can kill a Roborovski if it isn't caught at an early stage.
However, do seek out veterinary advice regarding them.
Preventing diarrhea
Common ways to aid a Roborovski with diarrhea is to feed it dry food.
This is food such as rice cakes, dry bread and crisp bread and give it camomile tea instead of water.
It is also worth changing its toilet and nesting area at least twice during the day.
To help prevent them from getting diarrhea, change their drinking water each day.
Remove any old food that they haven't eaten, and give them raspberry leaves to chew on.
Wounds from fighting
If you evidence Roborovski's fighting or at least playing then they may get bitten or scratched in the process.
This is something that needs to be taken seriously.
Fighting between Roborovski's often happens at night when they are most active, so you may not see it happening.
Signs that they are fighting include;
- bald patches
- bleeding of the scabs on their backside
Don't leave scabbing or baldness to heal itself as it may get infected and they will inevitably try and pick at it.
It is worth seeking veterinary attention as a result, they will suggest remedies that will help them heal from their wounds.
Mites are a common problem in many animals including Roborovski's.
Common symptoms of mites are;
- Scratching
- Bald patches
- Wet fur
- Pink flesh/ears
- You may see mites jumping in their fur.
Mite infetions
Mite infections are contagious and so a mite-infested Roborovski needs to be isolated and their cage cleaned out and sterilized.
Give them fresh bedding, and spray the cage with anti-mite spray.
Whilst spraying the hamster with anti-mite spray, shield their eyes and head.
The anti-mite fluid needs to come into contact with the skin in order to be effective.
Follow the directions on the bottle and seek out veterinary advice if there is no improvement.
When dealing with them, make sure you wash your hands with anti-bacterial soap so as prevent the spread of infection.
Mites can bite humans and cause small welts to occur.
However, they cannot live in human skin and will not cause scabies in human beings.
This is unfortunately a neurological disorder that is a common ailment amongst Roborovski's that have been inbred.
They will just spin around constantly.
Roborovski's will also do this when they are stressed.
If you notice that this is happening, try and keep them occupied as much as possible and make sure they have an exercise wheel to run on.
Further reading: A thorough examination of Robo illnesses is found here
What do Roborovski hamsters eat?
Robo's are not much different from other species of hamster.
However they are the only hamsters that are almost vegetarian and so will eat veggies and fruit if it is given to them.
They cannot eat fruit or vegetables that are high in sugar as it will make them sick if they eat too much of it.
How much should you feed them?
Roborovski's should only be fed a very small amount of food at any one time due to their size compared to other types of hamsters such as Syrian's.
Give them mainly hamster 'muesli' which can be purchased from pet stores and made up of cereals, nuts and dried fruits.
The best muesli will also have some brazil nuts or banana flakes.
A single Roborovski will need their bowl filled 1/3 of the way with muesli.
Two Roborovski's will obviously need double that amount.
Try and re-fill their dish each day and be consistent about the time you do so.
Clean out any left over food from the previous day and any that has been stored in the sleeping area.
Fruit that Roborovski's can eat
Roborovski hamsters can eat fruit but make sure that they are not acidic.
The general guide to feeding them fruit is to give them a tiny piece.
Remember what is tiny to you, will be normal size for a Robo.
These are the fruit's that are fine for them to eat;
Grapes (seedless)
Peaches (without the stone)
Plums (without the pits)
Raspberries and their leaves
Vegetables that Roborovski's can eat
As with fruit, make sure that any vegetables are fed sparingly and a tiny piece is given to them only.
Vegetables are quite high in water so too much is not good for them.
Bean Sprouts
Bok Choy
Corn on the Cob
Dandelion Leaves
Green Beans
Romaine Lettuce
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet bell Peppers
Swiss Chard
Water Chestnuts
Water Cress
Foods to avoid feeding Roborovski hamsters
As with any pet, there are foods that they definitely can't eat.
The reasons why are specific for each food but generally it is because they are either too high in sugar, acids, or water content.
Too much of either of those will make a Robo sick.
Cherry Stone
Peach Stone & Leaves
Apricot Stone
Lemon or Lime
Jams and jellies
Apple Seeds
Canned food
Chips and any junk food
Pork Products
Potatoes (Raw)
Raw Kidney Beans
Fool's Parsley
Grape Seeds
Raw Rhubarb
Tomato leaves
Citrus fruits
How do Roborovski hamsters breed?
If you want to breed two Roborovski hamsters, it is not a difficult thing to do.
But it should only be attempted if you are sure that you know what you are doing and you have researched what you need to do well.
Before a female Robo gets preganant
Robo's breed seasonally
How can you tell that a female Robo is preganant?
They will reach sexual maturity as early as five weeks old but will not breed until they have aged which should be around four months old.
Age a Roborovski starts breeding
In fact, the ideal age for Roborovski hamsters to start breeding is between five and six months old.
This is because the female will be fully developed and able to handle the strains of carrying a big litter.
The female will remain fertile up to around two years old when she will become sterile.
The male on the other hand will remain fertile throughout his life.
The length of the female gestation period will usually be between twenty and twenty-two days but has been known to be as long as thirty days.
Of all hamsters, Roborovski's have the longest gestation period.
What happens when a female Robo gives birth?
The average litter size is between four and six pups but litters as large as ten have been noted
Once you note that the female is pregnant, then try and clean their housing as it cannot be touched for at least three weeks after the pups are born.
Do not disturb
It is important that mum isn't disturbed too much if you choose to move her during the cage cleaning.
This is because you don't want to cause her too much stress during this time.
Make sure that she has more than enough bedding to keep her comfortable.
If you leave it in the cage she will gather it up and then bury herself in it before giving birth to the pups.
The female will usually prevent the male from being with her immediately before the birth.
Then after giving birth, the female will allow the male back in.
He is an important part in bringing up the pups as he fulfills important roles in collecting food for the family and protecting them all from predators.
What happens after the pups are born?
What is the development of a Roborovski hamster?
How to sex a Roborovski hamster
Trying to sex a Roborovski can be difficult as due to their size and agility.
They are extremely wriggly so trying to keep hold of them is tricky.
However, the way to tell apart a male and female is to check the distances between the genitals and the anus.
The distance between a male anus and its genitals is double that of a female Roborovski.
How long do Robo's live for?
In captivity when they are kept as pets, they live for around three years. This can extend to four if they have the right care.
In the wild, their average lifespan is much less.
What are the characteristics of Roborovski hamsters?
Are Robo's quick?
They are very fast creatures and are difficult to catch.
Do Robo's like being picked up?
They don't necessarily like to be handled very much and so need a lot of time and patience to be tamed.
For this reason, they are not good pets for children.
When are Robo's most active?
In the wild, they are most active between September and November and during the evening and at dawn.
Do Robo's drink a lot?
They are very efficient at economizing their water needs and are able to highly concentrate their urine, surviving on less water than other dwarf hamsters.
Can Robo's live in cold temperatures?
They are very sensitive to heat but can bear cold temperatures more easily, but do be careful as they could go into shock..
Do Robo's hibernate?
No they don't go into hibernation.
If the weather gets colder, a Robo will definitely feel that cold even though they have a coat of fur to give them protection.
Hamsters are desert creatures and so will feel the cold, even though they have evolved as captive animals.
If the temperature drops severely, they can slip into a state called 'shock'.
They go into this state when there is a dramatic change in temperature which can give the impression that the hamster is dead or dying.
This is because their heart rate will slow and breathing will become shallow.
This can often be confused as hibernation.
They can also go into shock when they are dropped or have another body change that they see as a threat.
Do Robo's bite?
Yes they do bite. It is in their instinct to do so and the way they defend themselves if they feel they are being threatened.
Do Robo's fight?
Yes they do fight unfortunately. They can fight with their siblings as well as strange hamsters.
Do Robo's squeak?
Yes they can squeak, and it can be because of the following reasons;
- They are fighting either seriously or playfully
- The Robo appears apprehensive.
- They are discontented.
- The Robo is in pain or is sick.
What variations of Roborovski hamsters are there?
There are ten variations of Roborovski hamster;
Agouti variation
- This is also known as 'wild' or 'natural' coloring which is the most common form of coloring.
- Agouti colored Roborovski's are the most common variation to be found in pet stores.
- They have a sandy colored coat that has grey hair roots.
- Agouti have small white eyebrows and their ears have a little black on the side of them with a patch of white behind them.
- They have white belly's with a tiny patch of gold where their scent gland is found.
- Agouti have pink noses and surrounded by white and sandy colored fur.
- They have plentiful whiskers and long-white with some darker whiskers close to their eyes.
White face variation
- This is a dominant mutation producing an agouti-colored hamster with a white face.
- They are also called 'white mask' or 'husky robo's'.
- However, there are some theories that tampering with their coloring has produced Robo's that have been known to have health issues in later life.
- Their white face coat is similar to the agouti apart from the usual white eyebrow feature which is not present in this variation.
- Their face is white and then their body is agouti colored. However, there are lighter variations.
- This variation first appeared in Sweden in the early twenty first century, before it spread into Europe.
- This is a recessive mutation that produces a white-faced hamster with the body having a more paler, and orangey coat than the agouti colour.
- They are also called 'white mask' or 'husky robo's'.
- The white face coat is similar as the agouti apart from the white eyebrow feature which isn't found in this variation.
- They first appeared in Sweden in 2002 before spreading to the rest of Europe.
- There is a case of two agouti's mating with the offspring being one white-faced pup with a diluted color and one Agouti pup.
- This was because of the recessive gene.
Mottled or Pied variation
Both dominant and recessive mutations have been identified.
These hamsters have the agouti colouring with irregular patches of white over their heads, bodies and sometimes their faces
Platinum variation
- This variation of white faced Roborovski' hamsters are born with a diluted color on their whole body and not just their face.
- There are several theories as to how this has come about.
- It has been said that a separate color gene produces this diluted color or that it maybe that the gene is possibly acting differently.
- Another theory is that it maybe an illness or weakness that is hidden.
Head spot variation:
This is a combination of the dominant and recessive pied genes that creates a pure white animal with one patch of colour on the head
White-from-white-faced variation
- Also known as dark-eared white, this is a combination of the dominant white-faced gene and the husky gene that produces a white hamster that retains a greyish undercoat and ears
White-from-pied variation:
Also known as pure white variation, this is a combination of the two pied genes that produces a pure white hamster
Red-eyed variation
- This is a recessive mutation that produces a caramel-colored hamster that has a chocolate undercoat, dark brown or red eyes, and pale ear.
How to tame a Roborovski hamster
Because of their size and speed, Roborovski's can be harder to tame than other hamsters such as Syrian's that are much larger in size.
Taming is defined as being able to hold them in your hand without them being scared and startled.
Have patience
It is something that can't be rushed and requires patience, quick hands and persistence.
When you handle them, try and make sure that the environment is very quiet so that there is nothing that scares them and cause them to run.
Try and not to move suddenly and startle them. A good tip is to wear dark clothing which will attract them much more than lighter clothing will.
For the first few times that you are with your Robo, just try and hang out with them.
Let them get to know you and what you scent is.
Try and sit in an open area where they can crawl over you and if they run off your shoulder, they won't get hurt.
You can catch they before they dash under an object that you cant reach them.
The aim is that their fear of you is reduced.
Try and give them some kind of treat, so have something nice for them to eat whilst you are with them.
By spending regular time with them they should calm down enough for you to try and reach with a finger and stroke them.
At the first few times that you do this, they will probably run off but if you keep trying to do this gently, they will get to the point where they will sit on your hand and let them stroke you without running away.
Once you get to this point, you should be able to offer them treats without any problem.
When you give them treats, make sure to get their attention and not shove the treat in their face.
Just hold it close to them and wait for them to decide if they want it.
Try and use treats to train your Robo to crawl onto your hand.
If you keep doing this they will eventually crawl onto your hand without the need to bribe them with a treat.
How to look after a Roborovski hamster
What should a Robo live in?
Just like other types of hamster, Robo's need a home to live in.
However it needs to be large enough for them to run around in and deep enough for them to dig comfortably in.
The environment that they live in should be dry and warm not exposed to extreme temperatures.
Keeping them inside the home is the best place for them, but otherwise a warm outhouse will suffice as well.
Never keep your robo outside or in an environment where another pet might get at them or scare them.
The cage or aquarium that you buy for you Robo should have a minimum floor size of around 50cm x 30cm for two Robo siblings.
If it has multiple levels, try and keep the ground floor size of that size.
They will appreciate all the room that you can give to them.
So if you opt of those that have lots of tube attachments, make sure that the main section is large too as on some cages that you can purchase, it isn't.
Give them enough space in their home which is large enough to accommodate them and their needs.
They need an exercise wheel that provides opportunity for them to run in and exercise.
Give them lots of toys and fun things to play with in their cage such as cardboard tubes and hidey houses to keep them entertained.
What bedding and substrates do Robo's need?
They need substrates to be placed in their cage so that they can dig.
These can be wood-shavings, paper bedding, corn cob bedding, or aspen bedding.
Gerbilarium substrate can also be used, which is a mixture of compost, chopped hay or aspen bedding and sand.
What else do I need to purchase for a Robo?
They need a dust bath available for them to clean the grease of their fur.
This is chinchilla sand in a container such as a cat bowl or the top of an egg box.
Otherwise, use two separate food bowls, water bottle, house and food for them to feed out of so they have their own food, water and place to sleep.
Putting a Robo in their new environment
They are very nervous creatures so try and keep the environment that they live in quiet to avoid scaring them.
Don't put unfamiliar Robo's together. They are very likely to fight so only keep siblings together.
Try and spend time taming your Robororski.
It takes time, so don't be discouraged if it does not take to you immediately. Dedicate time to doing this.
When you are holding your Robo, don't hold them at a high height as they are very nervous and fast creatures and will jump at any height given the opportunity.
Keep them low and close to the ground.
If you have two Robo's together, then it maybe better to scatter their food around the cage.
It will encourage them to forage for their food and help them become less like rivals for their food.
Limit the number and size of treats that you give them.
What seems like a small portion size of food to you, will seem massive for a robo.
So try and limit the number and size of the food that you give them.
For example, for sunflower seeds, just give one or two seeds at a maximum.
What do Robo's need to chew on?
Robo's like other hamsters and rodents need to chew.
Their teeth are constantly growing and so the way they grind their teeth is to chew on objects.
Here is a list of objects that you could get for your Roborovski hamster to chew on.
It is not an exhaustive list and there are many more things you could get them to chew on.
- Empty paper towel rolls
- Toilet rolls
- Cardboard (such as cereal boxes)
- Lava chews
- Flavored wood
- Loofah
Where to get a Roborovski hamster
As one of the five major hamster breeds available to own as a pet. Roborovski hamsters are available from a number of different places:
Pet stores
Stores such as Pet Smart have them for sale starting from $11.99 at the time of writing this post.
Do check that the hamster has been looked after well.
Some pet stores keep their pets in cramped conditions which are no place for an animal.
Check that they have been looked after and cared for well.
There are a number of hamster breeders who breed Robo's in an ethical way who take great care in breeding hamsters well.
Do check out some local breeders in your area.
Here are some hamster breeders that can be found in the United States.
Rescue Shelters
Rescue shelters are great places to adopt a pet.
Rescues are always looking for good owners to adopt the pets that they rescue.
Do check out your local rescue to see if they have Roborovski's that need a good home.
Website's like Petfinder can also be a great source of information about adopting a pet hamster.
Sources and citations
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roborovski_hamster
- hamster-club.com
- http://dwarfhamsterblog.com/robo-dwarf-hamster/
- http://www.southernhamsterclub.co.uk/
- https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090715103516AANQoVE
- http://hamsterhideout.com/forum/topic/70530-do-hamsters-hibernate/


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Demonstrative Pronouns
Definition: To demonstrate is to show something. Demonstrative pronouns show or point to objects or people.
|Demonstrative Pronouns
|Close to speaker
|Far from speaker
This and that refer to singular objects or people.
- There is no end to this.
- Thatis a very tall building.
These and those refer to plural objects or people.
- Are those your shoes.
- Thoseare the tallest skyscrapers in the city.
Find out Demonstrative Pronouns from the examples for exercise
- This way my mother's ring.
- That looks like the car I used to drive.
- These are nice shoes, but they look uncomfortable.
- Those look like riper than the apples on my tree.
- Such was her command over the English languages.
- None of these answer are correct.
- Neither of the horses can be ridden.
- That was such an interesting experience.
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The Wall Street Journal reported that Epic Games will challenge mobile app store business model dominated by Google and Apple. But what factor differentiates Epic Games from incumbents whose network effects are working in this case? The answer is disruptive pricing on the supply side of storefront (12% rake on revenue that apps generate). This is not surprising as Epic Games has already adopted the strategy at its Epic Games Store since December 2018 when it launched the online storefront. Basically gaming online storefront and app store share the similar business model of digital distribution.
Since #Epicgames has adopted disruption pricing on PC/Mac digital distribution, surely it will replicate the strategy on more open Android ecosystem https://t.co/KwZPIyWgqL
— Yui Nausicaa (@yuinausicaa) 2018年12月30日
WSJ also reported that Epic will start selling games (if you can distribute app game, of course you can distribute other apps) for Android devices where the ecosystem is more open (Epic distributes Fortnite at its launcher bypassing Google Play).
So what will Google react to that disruptive pricing? Mostly likely Google will wait and see until it senses that Epic's storefront has the potential to become de facto app store on Android devices.
Analyst suggests that if Google decides to reduce the rake on Google Play, the move might force Apple to adjust rake on App Store. There might be a chain reaction but this is different from the competition on PC/Mac gaming storefront. Basically the customer bases between iOS and Android are different. The difference will determine whether Apple will follow the move, when to follow, and the magnitude in rake reduction if it follows.
Below is the chart illustrating how Epic Games' disruptive pricing might impact game digital distribution (and more). Disruptive pricing will have less impact on closed ecosystem in the short term. That said, in the long run, closed ecosystem might be indirect influenced by another open ecosystem (Google Play's move might have impact on App Store) and a functionality that makes the ecosystem less closed (Epic Games is rolling out cross-platform services in 2019). Enabling cross-platform will commoditize access devices for games potentially playable across platforms. Consoles with special form factors or strong exclusives will face less pressure from cross-platform. This might be the reason why Sony is reluctant to cross platform.
While some industry analysts predict Steam will maintain its game storefront dominance, at least in 2019, my posts on game storefront competition analysis has showed that Epic Games and Discord's potential to gain market share and disrupt the digital distribution space if they systematically execute strategies in their playbooks. Don't be surprised if the competition landscape changes much faster than you think.
~ My Related Posts ~
Gaming-related Platform Ecosystem Competition and the Financing behind
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I am in love. Big time. Went to Edinburgh for the weekend and let me just say to anyone who haven't been there yet: GO! Go, go, go. This city is absolutely beautiful.Now to the elements, because of course there are some factors playing in here. Besides from my fascination of old cities and buildings, I also traveled with some great people and the sun was shining the entire weekend. In November. As my mom put it: "well, that's a miracle" (including some sassy emojis – she has got that down to an art, really!).
We went as part of a bigger group but spend most of the time by ourselves. Not because of anything in particular, but I think we were just eager to explore, and traveling in big groups tend to drag time. Time, we didn't really have. We went from Friday to Sunday but the bus ride was 10 hours each way so basically we had Saturday for everything.
We walked… and walked… Edinburgh is build on seven hills so the amount of stairs in this city is unheard of. We went whiskey tasting which was a great idea. We had great food and beer – and cider for those who like that. We listened to a lot of Christmas music – we are a bit early on that one, I know – and visited the Edinburgh Christmas marked where I bought glitter socks (those have been waiting to appearing in my wardrobe for quite some time!). We walked some more and we laughed a lot.
I could continue writing but I think I will leave it for the captions on the pictures:
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A rough outing for the 'Cats last week against Ball State equals a drop in the B1G power rankings. But hey, at least we got that W. Northwestern has fallen to fourth in our WLW poll after being jumped by Wisconsin, and Michigan is hot on our heels with only two fewer points. Michigan looked awfully impressive last week with a beat down of BYU, and having only lost to a very good Utah team on the road thus far this year, the Fightin' Harbaughs may be better than we thought.
We didn't learn too much else about the B1G last week, as many teams played lesser opponents. Maryland did get blown out by West Virginia, dropping the Terrapins perilously close to last in our rankings – but take heart Terrapin fans, you're still ahead of Purdue. Things are seemingly starting to clear up, but with B1G season just about to officially start, much can change very quickly.
The B1G West looks wide open at the moment, with Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and the 'Cats all in the mix. Northwestern is facing Minnesota this weekend, and Wisconsin is taking on Iowa – both of these games should tell us a lot about where the teams are at, and go a long ways towards deciding the division. At the moment it seems that a team is going to have to go either 7-1 or 6-2 in B1G play to come out of the West, since both Iowa and Wisconsin have very easy schedules from here on out. In addition to playing all the teams in the West, Iowa has crossover games against Maryland and Indiana; Wisconsin has crossover games against Maryland and Rutgers. That makes Northwestern's games against the Hawkeyes and Badgers even more important – as those could be our only opportunities to make up ground.
But let's not get ahead of ourselves – if there's anything I've learned from watching college football over the years, it's that anyone can lose to anyone on a given Saturday. These are teenagers playing the game, not pros. As Maryland coach Randy Edsall said this week, 'life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get.' He may not have understood what the Forrest Gump quote meant when he said it, but you get the point.
First things first – Minnesota this week. Let's beat the Gophers. On to the rankings.
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|2. Michigan State (1)
|3. Wisconsin
|4. Northwestern
|5. Michigan
|6. Iowa
|7. Nebraska
|8. Minnesota
|9. Penn State
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Updated at 9 p.m. May 31, 2015
Dale Myers, a famed NASA administrator who helped save the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission and resurrect the space shuttle program after the 1986 Challenger disaster, has died at his retirement home in La Costa.
His passing was announced in an 1,100-word death notice Sunday in The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Myers was 93 when he died May 19 at La Costa Glen, his home for 10 years. But he had lived intermittently in Leucadia since 1962, where he had a vacation home, said Janet Westling of San Marcos, one of his two daughters.
"He loved being independent," Westling told Times of San Diego. "He didn't stop driving, and was very happy and alive to the day he died. Friends of his say, 'We all want to go that way.'"
A celebration of life was set for Sunday, Aug. 23, at the Village Church, 6225 Paseo Delicias, in Rancho Santa Fe.
Westling said her father appeared to have gotten up in the middle of the night to fetch a heating pad for a stomachache.
"He was alone," she said. "I think he wanted it that way. He was laying on the floor where he could reach the plug for the heating pad on his belly."
Myers was NASA associate administrator for manned space flight for four years, with his first launch being Apollo 13, which he later recalled as a "very educational experience."
The near-disaster was made into a 1995 movie by Ron Howard.
In a NASA oral history, Myers recalled how at launch in April 1970 "everything looked great down at the Cape. I got on an airplane to go back to Mission Control … during the flight, and when I got off the airplane, my exec was there to meet me."
Myers said, "How are things going?"
His colleague said, "Well, we seem to be having a little problem with the fuel cell."
"I said, "Ah-oh. Let's get over to Mission Control."
Myers soon learned it was "a great big problem."
"I set up a committee with — let's see. I got Sam Phillips (previous director of the Apollo program) off of vacation," he said in 1998. "He had left NASA by that time. I got him back. He was in the Bahamas someplace and I got him back to Houston."
"I can't remember who else was on that committee, but we had about five guys that met every eight hours through the flight and just kept in touch. We were in the position to be able to talk to the congressmen and the outside people.
"Still tried to keep it all within Mission Control as far as the activities are concerned, but we just wanted to stay up to date and bring in any ideas that we could think of that would help in the invention that had to go on during that [flight]."
Myers recalled the incident as a "very hairy deal."
"It was almost a death experience," he said. "This balancing of all this stuff, and then taking the chance on having not enough battery power to take care of the separation, but it worked."
Glory Curtis of Pasadena, one of Myers' five grandchildren, recalled how he was honored on the 45th anniversary of Apollo 13.
Family members sat with Myers at a VIP table March 21 at the San Diego Air and Space Museum.
"As the event started, astronauts and NASA administrators came up to Dale and greeted him, hugged him, told him how much they appreciated him," she said.
The event went long into the night, she said, and Myers and his friends moved to leave.
"He stood up, and the moderator said something like, 'Dale, wait, where are you going?' His friend said, 'He's tired! It's time to go,' and the moderator said, 'Ladies and gentlemen, Dale Myers is going to bed.'
"At that point the entire room burst into applause and gave him a standing ovation."
She said the late Wally Schirra was a great pal of Myers — "they both had a sense of humor and we were often forwarded fun/witty/clever puns from Wally Schirra."
In October 1986, 11 months after the Challenger shuttle exploded shortly after takeoff, Myers became deputy administrator of NASA.
"Dale was initially unwilling to accept the position, but a telephone call from the 'persuasive' President Ronald Reagan proved convincing," the U-T death notice said.
"Dale was tasked with helping the agency recoup and continue the space shuttle program; in a Senate hearing, Dale argued that the agency had lost its 'hands-on, loving care' and that the checks and balances system had 'gone soft.'"
He stayed until May 13, 1989, and NASA historian Roger Launius credited Myers with returning a sense of optimism to the agency following the disaster, the notice said.
After Apollo 13, Myers' teams sent four more missions to the moon and launched Skylab, America's first space station. He also helped orchestrate the meeting of U.S. and Russian astronauts in space with the Apollo-Soyuz mission.
"During this time, he earned three NASA Distinguished Service Medals, one in 1971 for his work on the Apollo program, one in 1974 for his work on Skylab and the shuttle, and the third in 1974 for his work towards manned spaceflight."
Dale Dehaven Myers was born Jan. 8, 1922, in Kansas City, Missouri, with a physician father who wanted his son to become a doctor.
In 1927, Myers met the legendary aviator Charles Lindbergh, whose historic solo flight across the Atlantic came that year.
"(My father) pushed me through the crowd, and he wasn't a pushy guy," Myers told the U-T's Bruce Lieberman in 2008. "I don't even know why he did it, but he pushed me through the crowd and I shook hands with Lindbergh.
"I was 5 years old, and that did it. That did it."
His life's course was set.
At the University of Washington, where he would earn a 1943 bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering, Myers met Marjorie Baker Williams. They were married in 1943 and moved to Southern California. They were wed 66 years until her death.
In 1963, Myers worked for what later became Rockwell International, and soon began doing contract work for NASA's space program.
"From 1964, he was the program manager of the Apollo program's Command/Service Module Program. After a fire destroyed Apollo 1 in 1967, much of the program's management was discharged; Dale, however, was retained."
The death notice called him "a key member of the team that successfully landed Apollo 11 on the moon."
He and Marge also lived in Fullerton, Pasadena and Arlington, Virginia.
"He was very involved with the business his father-in-law started, which was a bank called Continental," Westling said. "Marge was on the board, then his daughter, me and also his grand-daughter.
In 2000, it became HomeStreet Bank and is now traded publicly on Nasdaq, she said.
"He was happy to see it spreading from the Northwest to the Southwest," Westling said. "He's always loved SoCal."
Dale and Marge Myers were active in many San Diego groups, including
Achievement Rewards for College Scientists, the exclusive group QED and Scripps, she said.
He doted on his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and eagerly took part in family reunions as he "quietly dispensed sound advice to his family and friends," the notice said.
He traveled and stayed active at La Costa Glen until his passing.
Besides Janet and her husband, Mike, Myers is survived by a daughter Barbara of Fallbrook; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, his family asked that donations be sent to the Dale and Marjorie Myers Scholarship in Aeronautics & Astronautics at the University of Washington Foundation, Box 359505, Seattle, WA 98195 or at www.uw.edu/giving or the San Diego Air and Space Museum, 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego 92101, or www.sandiegoairandspace.org.


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In the past we spoke about doubles strategy, so today we are going to talk about singles tactics. Winning a singles match is always exciting because you can take full credit for the win, unlike in doubles. I do not know if it is just me, but I become pretty lonely when playing singles. It is understandable that sometimes you get stuck in your own mind when you are on a singles court. However, we have some tips for singles strategy that you can concentrate on during your match. We are going to break down a singles match into four sections: serves and returns, baseline play, approaching , and baseline defense.
Serving up a victory
Serving is a crucial component in both singles and doubles. Having a strong serve allows you to control the game which is a crucial part of tennis. Simply getting the ball into the service box is not enough; you need to have a strong first and second serve. Adding top spin to your serve can give you more time to recover and the high bounce can off set your opponent. For your second serve you would want more spin on the ball, possibly a slicing serve makes your shot a higher percentage serve. Referring back to the term of control the game, it is a great idea to serve and volley. Serving and volley puts you in an offensive position which gives you control of the game as your opponent ends up stuck in a defensive position. When practicing your serve and volley you want to practice consistency and through consistency gain confidence in your approach to net. The main reason players do not serve and volley is because they have low confidence in their shot. A great way to practice serve and volley is to have one player serve and approach, the partner returning the serve will either hit a low ball towards the service line or a ball higher up so the player can volley it.
Easy as 1,2,3
The longest points usually go on while both players are on the baseline. So, what's a great way to wrap up the point? Change the rhythm. A tactic that my coach taught me was to count to 3. We would say 1 when the ball bounces, 2 when we hit it, and 3 when our opponent hit it. This tactic helped us find rhythm and also concentrate on the ball instead of our surroundings. A great way to throw off you opponent is to change the rhythm be either dropping a drop shot or stepping into the ball. When playing on the baseline hit high percentage shots, meaning shots more likely to go in. Envision a tennis net, as you know there is a belt that pulls the middle of the net slightly lower, that area is where you want to continuously hit over . To practice high percentage shots during your match you can use Star Formation. Essentially you split the baseline into three even sections. If the ball lands on the far left or right box you hit the shot cross court. If the ball lands in the middle to the left of the tee you hit it to the left corner and vice versa for the right side. If you trace the shot paths on a court you will see what looks like a star, hence the name. Hitting these high percentage shots will help move your opponent around and help you gain control of the game.
Approaching the net is one of my favorite movements in tennis; however, the worst feeling is when you get too excited on the approach shot and send the ball flying out. Footwork is essential when making the approach. You should take larger strides and then small steps to help adjust your body into the proper position. Another important factor is to not run through the ball during the approach shot. You should run, stop, hit and move through the ball. The main idea is to get to the ball fast, which gives you more time to make your stroke. A great way to practice approach shots when working in groups is to incorporate them into game incentives. For example, if people are playing a doubles game, count approach shots and points won with both players at the net as two points.
Defense, Defense, Defense!
In other sports defense always has the hardest critics. We all been there, watching a basketball or football game and suddenly we hear an angry roar of "Where's the defense?!" from a fan next to you. Sometimes they yell so loud I'm ready to jump into the field. But, in tennis defense is often overlooked. More so, if the opponent is heavily offensive people recognize this and critic the other player as needing to be more offensive. However, sometimes the skill set to overpower a strong offensive player is not there. This is when smart defense comes in. When playing defense you need to think smart. If your opponent pulls you off the court, do not try and hit the ball back with equal power and speed, instead hit a well placed shot that has more air too it which will allow you more time to recover. Similar to if you get pulled of the court, if your opponent is overpowering you on the baseline do not try and match her power. Slow your ball down and change the direction of the ball. If the player is at the net do not try and hit a passing shot right away. Wait for the right ball and moment, and then go for your passing shot. For the time being try and hit the ball to your opponents feet and body while they are at net. Of course you can go for a lob, but if your opponent is tall it can cause difficulty.
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Vegan lifestyle articles that discuss ways of living in peace with humans, animals, and the environment.
Robert Cohen, NotMilk.com
March 2011
[Ed. Note: For more articles like this, read "What a lot of people tell me to justify their decisions regarding their use of animal products, or animals themselves, as in the form of entertainment, is that they dont have a choice and just have to," Freedom of Choice? and "Meat-eater to ethical vegetarian: 'I respect your preference to not eat animals, but I prefer to eat them,'" Respect the Animal's Life and Well-Being Before My Freedom of Choice.]
"If you were in a rowboat, and came upon a drowning baby and a drowning dog, which one would you rescue?" (Every animal rights speaker who I know has been challenged by a variation of the same question.)
I was recently challenged to justify my consumption of rice. After all, I am told, the process of harvesting rice (growing in water) kills untold numbers of frogs, turtles, and fish. As a vegan who cares about animal rights issues, people sometimes create the most unusual of scenarios to question my choice not to eat animals. One angry individual recently asked during the question and answer period of a lecture at a major university:
"If you were in a rowboat, and came upon a drowning baby and a drowning dog, which one would you rescue?" (Every animal rights speaker who I know has been challenged by a variation of the same question.)
I responded: "That happens to me two or three times each summer." (Usually, at this point, the audience laughs at the absurdity of such a question). I continue. "I usually jump into the water, wrestle the crocodile and tie it into a knot with its own tail, and disable the great white shark by punching it on the snout with closed fist. I then rescue the baby first while the dog does the dog paddle, then I grab the dog by the nape of its neck by my teeth while swimming to shore. Of course, by that time the local fire department has usually responded with their rescue team. I hand off the dog and child, brush the firefighters aside, enter the first burning building that I find, and carry out the elderly couple that has been overcome by fumes. Occasionally, the heart of one of the two stops beating, so that I have to ride along in the ambulance keeping the victim alive with heart massage and mouth to mouth resuscitation. A few times, my surgical skills have come to good use, and although I do not look forward to performing angioplasty alone, I do what has to be done. Saving lives is a full time job for me."
Where were we? Oh, yes, rice threshers. Imagine how much noise a 70,000 pound rice thresher makes in a water-filled paddy? I'll get to that in a few moments, but imagine this: No frog in his or her good sense would stick around long enough to find out what all the ruckus was about. Kermit and company, seeking to keep their legs intact and off of somebody's dinner plate, would hop or swim away. Hopefully.
No, I would not dive into the path of the maniacal driver of a rice thresher to rescue a deaf frog. Hard of hearing amphibians mate and create more hard of hearing frogs. We've got a classic survival of the fittest scenario. The strong survive, or so Darwin claimed.
My choice is not to eat animals. I do my best to exercise that choice by not wearing their skin on my body, and I do not eat them.
I am aware that birds and bees sometimes die during the harvesting of apples. So do human apple pickers. Nobody has yet accused me of being a cannibal or murderer because of an occasional death in the orchard, although I may have to deal with that eventuality one day. In the meantime, I will continue to eat apples.
I do my best, but some people have justifiably accused me of being without compassion. After all, I eat bananas, despite the fact that some banana pickers in South America are abused. I eat grapes too, despite the fact that migrant workers would most certainly live in mansions, if not for my gluttony. I draw the line at chocolate. We all have our limits, and my conscience does not allow me to eat chocolate grown in Ivory Coast, where children are kidnapped and live in slavery on chocolate plantations. At least migrant workers get paid something, and have the ability to migrate.
I will also continue to eat rice, even the wildest of species.
I grow many of my own fruits and vegetables. It is mid-October, and I have plenty of spinach and four varieties of lettuce still growing in my garden. I use no pesticides, and sometimes find a bug in my salad. I do not intentionally eat bugs, but there must be an occasional bug on my food, in my mouth, and in my stomach. I do not do it intentionally, honest, although I understand that they are a good source of protein and Vitamin B-12. Elizabeth asks, "Daddy, what's worse than finding a worm in your apple." I respond, "A half a worm, Lizzy."
Vegans get their B-12 by eating organically grown pesticide-free produce. After all, B-12 comes from bacteria. The average human female carries nine pounds of bacteria on her skin or within her intestines.
There are no perfect vegans. There are only people living their lives as compassionately as possible, living true to their values by not intentionally bringing pain to other animals. Vegans do not buy products from companies performing tests on animals. Vegans do not wear leather shoes or buy crocodile-skin backpacks. Super-vegans do not sit on toadstools.
If ever I hear that the driver or operator of a rice thresher takes pleasure in veering erratically out of his way in order to run over frogs and fish, that might be the last time I eat rice. I doubt that occurs. Instances of small wildlife and bugs killed during the processing of my food are accidental, and I feel bad for the living creatures who die so that I am fed.
The defining line between their deaths and the deaths of farm animals used to feed meat eaters is that the occasions of their accidents, like the drowning dog and child, are the exceptional rarity and not the rule. Eating a dog in Korea or a cat in China or a piglet in the United States represents what is essentially the same act of death and violence, and such actions are intentional and volitional choices made by individuals who have compassionate food choice alternatives.
OK. So, now that we've had a bit of fun answering questions about rice harvests, I've saved my final thoughts for those dimwits who ask the question, having no knowledge of rice harvesting.
Rice plants cannot possibly survive unless proper irrigation management techniques are applied. Most of America's rice is grown in Arkansas and California. The rice plant goes through many cycles, and requires plenty of water.
When harvesting time comes, getting the water off of a field at the proper time is as critically important as flooding the rice paddy during growth stages. In other words, the rice is harvested in dry fields. Experienced rice farmers know the proper time to drain fields. There are no frogs or fish in rice fields. The myth of Kermit's pureed brothers, sisters, and tadpoles is an urban legend that vegans need not have to defend.
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It goes without saying that the best breakfast food is, undoubtably, cereal. More specifically, Cap'n Crunch cereal made by the one and only Horatio Magellan Crunch. However, a close runner-up is the donut.
That's why I could hardly believe my crunchberry sized eyes when I saw the perfect fusion cuisine: Cap'n Crunch Sprinkled Donut cereal.
As a fan of the occasional donut, I was very careful when approaching this cereal. The Captain doesn't usual overstep his bounds in the breakfast food world, and fusing foods is a good way to get the Board of Breakfast on your case. So I was afraid the Captain would make TOO good of a cereal, and put the donut industry out of business.
That was exactly the case. This is the perfect marriage of cereal and donut, donut and cereal. The donuts are also sprinkled with what appears to be mini-crunchberries! I did not know they came so small. What a delightful surprise! Though I fear for my beloved donut chains, for they are surely to go out of business due to the greatness of this cereal. I will especially miss Mr. Donut.
The bold circular shape, the crunchberry sprinkles, the sugary frosting, the milk's after-flavor, what's not to love? It also retains its crunchiness, even in milk! Truly a sight to see, and a cereal to taste.
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If your child or teen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), the treatment team will discuss the options with you. It's important to weigh the benefits of each treatment option against the possible risks and side effects.
How is non-Hodgkin lymphoma treated?
The types of treatment used for childhood NHL can include:
Common treatment approaches
Chemotherapy (sometimes along with other drugs) is the main treatment for children and teens with NHL, because it can reach all parts of the body and kill lymphoma cells wherever they may be. Even if the lymphoma appears to be limited to a single lymph node based on exams and tests, the lymphoma cells have often spread to other parts of the body by the time it is diagnosed.
Other types of treatment, such as surgery, might also be used in some situations. Sometimes high-dose chemotherapy followed by a stem cell transplant might be needed if the lymphoma comes back after treatment.
Who treats non-Hodgkin lymphoma in children?
Children and teens with NHL and their families have special needs. These needs can be met best by cancer centers for children and teens, working closely with the child's primary care doctor. Being treated in these centers gives you the advantage of having teams of specialists who know the differences between cancers in adults and those in children and teens, as well as the unique needs of younger people with cancer.
For childhood lymphomas, this team is typically led by a pediatric oncologist, a doctor who uses chemotherapy and other medicines to treat children's cancers. Many other specialists may be involved in your child's care as well, including other doctors, physician assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs), nurses, psychologists, social workers, rehabilitation specialists, and other health professionals.
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Once lymphoma has been diagnosed and tests have been done to determine its stage, your child's cancer care team will discuss treatment options with you. The most important factors in choosing a treatment include the type and stage of the lymphoma, although other factors, such as where the lymphoma is in the body, can also play a role.
Intensive treatment for childhood lymphoma is often very effective, but it might also cause serious side effects. It's important to discuss all of your options as well as their possible side effects with your child's doctors so you can make informed decisions.
If time allows, getting a second opinion from another doctor experienced with your child's type of cancer is often a good idea. This can give you more information and help you feel more confident about the treatment plan you choose. If you aren't sure where to go for a second opinion, ask your doctor for help.
Thinking about taking part in a clinical trial
Today, most children and teens with cancer are treated at specialized children's cancer centers. These centers offer the most up-to-date-treatment by conducting clinical trials (studies of promising new therapies). Children's cancer centers often conduct many clinical trials at any one time, and in fact most children treated at these centers take part in a clinical trial as part of their treatment.
Clinical trials are one way to get state-of-the art cancer treatment. Sometimes they may be the only way to get access to newer treatments (although there is no guarantee that newer treatments will be better). They are also the best way for doctors to learn better methods to treat these cancers. Still, they might not be right for everyone.
If you would like to learn more about clinical trials that might be right for your child, start by asking the treatment team if your clinic or hospital conducts clinical trials.
Considering complementary and alternative methods
You may hear about alternative or complementary methods that your doctor hasn't mentioned to treat your child's tumor or relieve symptoms. These methods can include vitamins, herbs, and special diets, or other methods such as acupuncture or massage, to name a few.
Complementary methods refer to treatments that are used along with your regular medical care. Alternative treatments are used instead of standard medical treatment. Although some of these methods might be helpful in relieving symptoms or helping people feel better, many have not been proven to work. Some might even be harmful.
Be sure to talk to your child's cancer care team about any method you are thinking about using. They can help you learn what is known (or not known) about the method, which can help you make an informed decision.
Preparing for treatment
Before treatment, the doctors and other members of the team will help you, as a parent, understand the tests that will need to be done. The team's social worker will also counsel you about the problems you and your child might have during and after treatments such as surgery, and might be able to help you find housing and financial aid if needed.
Help getting through cancer treatment
Your child's cancer care team will be your first source of information and support, but there are other resources for help when you need it. Hospital- or clinic-based support services can also be an important part of your care. These might include nursing or social work services, financial aid, nutritional advice, rehab, or spiritual help. For children and teens with cancer and their families, other specialists can be an important part of care as well.
The American Cancer Society also has programs and services – including rides to treatment, lodging, and more – to help you get through treatment. Call our National Cancer Information Center at 1-800-227-2345 and speak with one of our trained specialists.
The treatment information given here is not official policy of the American Cancer Society and is not intended as medical advice to replace the expertise and judgment of your cancer care team. It is intended to help you and your family make informed decisions, together with your doctor. Your doctor may have reasons for suggesting a treatment plan different from these general treatment options. Don't hesitate to ask your cancer care team any questions you may have about your treatment options.


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Brewers Beat Cubs 5-4: No Clinching Party Tonight … Yet.
Unfortunately, the Chicago Cubs dropped their series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers tonight, which means that there was no divisional clinching to celebrate … yet.
As I'm sure you know by now, the Cubs magic number was one at the start of play today. Any Cubs win or Cardinals' loss, then, would reduce that magic number to zero and hand the division to the Cubs.
Well, the Cubs may not have won, but the Cardinals haven't either. Indeed, the St. Louis Cardinals are currently playing a late one (West Coast game) against the San Francisco Giants, where anything can happen. If the Giants manage to win that game, the Cubs will still take home division tonight (minus all of the on-field fun and celebration).
The Giants are currently winning 4-2 in the bottom of the fourth inning, so the Cubs may yet clinch before you wake.
Otherwise, in a vacuum, the Cubs didn't play too poorly tonight.
On offense, Jason Heyward had a couple of doubles, Miguel Montero went 2-3, and Jorge Soler hit a rocket-shot home run (114 MPH!) that left in a hurry. On defense, Addison Russell made a couple of throwing errors, but each of Kris Bryant and Ben Zobrist made impressive diving stops in the field.
Then there was Mike Montgomery, who made the best start of his Cubs career on the night that it mattered the most (well, sorta). By the time he left, Montgomery had lasted 6.0 innings, giving up just 1 earned run (3 total) on four hits, 1 walk and seven strikeouts. You can't discount how important a healthy and productive Montgomery can be in the playoffs – especially when he's pitching at the level he did tonight.
In the end, a couple of doubles off Justin Grimm in the seventh and a few missed opportunities from the Cubs in the eighth – including the tying run just 90 feet away – sealed their fate. Oh well.
And hey, they'll either win it tonight as you dream of hot dogs and Old Style, or they'll get another shot at clinching it on the field tomorrow (the Cubs once again play before the Cardinals do on the West Coast). So just remember, it's going to happen sooner or later – it's just a matter of time.
Also, best wishes to Brett, the Misses, and his soon-to-be littlest! This night will be a celebration, yet!


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Pro-Life Academy Every Tuesday and Thursday.
Double-dip today on the lessons. Check out lesson V on Cells immediately below this post. After that lesson on meiosis and genetic variability, we move into fertilization and the formation of the early embryo, called embryogenesis.
Here's a great overview of where we are headed over the next few weeks. Enjoy.


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