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First-Look Screencast Overview Review of Kubuntu 11.04 Alpha 1 Natty Narwhal 64bit with the new KDE 4.6 Beta. This is still in development and not recommended for every day use yet.First-Look Screencast Overview Review of Kubuntu 11.04 Alpha 1 Natty Narwhal 64bit... more
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Review of Ubuntu Linux 11.04 Alpha 1 Natty Narwhal Unity 64bit Development release which just came out today as of filming this screencast and live action combination. "Natty Narwhal is doing a first bit of spy hopping, also known as alpha 1, which will in time become Ubuntu 11.04." New features include Unity as the default user interface: "Unity is now the default in the Ubuntu desktop session. The Unity Launcher is now available; it can be used to launch applications that are pinned to the launcher and switch between running applications. It supports quick lists on context menu. It can be set to auto-hide. Places is not yet available in alpha 1. Clicking the Ubuntu logo in the upper left of the screen will open the applications directory."Review of Ubuntu Linux 11.04 Alpha 1 Natty Narwhal Unity 64bit Development release... more
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One of the biggest questions when it comes to biology and evolution. Although you may have never heard it before. The narwhal is a whale, Monodon monoceros, that lives in the arctic and is not commonly heard of, but arguably the most fascinating. Like the legendary unicorn, the narwhal has a tusk (aka horn) on it's head that can reach 9 feet long.
There are many theories about narwhals and unicorns, but the most common are:
-The unicorn was fleeing from it's predator, the dragon, and evolved into the narwhal. (But it would also have to be proved that the dragon was real)
-The unicorn was fleeing from humans who hunted it for their horns (they were thought to have magical, healing powers), and retreated to the arctic seas.
You may think this theory is ridiculous or that it couldn't possibly be true, but remember: science is always changing.One of the biggest questions when it comes to biology and evolution. Although you may... more
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Did you know box jelly fish are the deadliest animals in the world? Also featured is the mighty narwal, whose horn is a sign of sexual prowess.
Life is never boring in the animal kingdom ...Did you know box jelly fish are the deadliest animals in the world? Also featured is... more
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"Inuit leaders are dismayed by protests from southern activists, some of whom have compared the hunters to war criminals.
Hunters from the community of Pond Inlet, Nunavut, killed about 560 narwhal that became trapped as they migrated through a strait between the hamlet and Bylot Island. Ice formed both in front and behind the small whales and prevented them from surfacing.
Hunters following polar bears discovered hundreds of trapped whales. Breathing holes gradually froze over and hunger began to take its toll. The nearest icebreaker was more than a week away, so territorial and federal officials decided the most humane solution was to harvest the animals for food.
That hunt is now complete, said Mike Richards, Pond Inlet's senior administrative officer.
"There's a big celebration planned for Saturday."
"A lot of kids who are (usually) eating chips and drinking pop are eating healthy," Richards said. "It's a lot better than craving Chiclets and gummi bears."
But others are not so happy, judging by comments that have become the talk of Nunavut over the last week.
"Hearts as dark as the foul breath of demons from the bottomless pit of hell have prevailed," posted Paul Watson of the Sea Shepherd Society, which has often taken direct and controversial action against whale hunting.
On his website, Watson rails against "ruthless Inuit killers" who "laughed barbarously" as they shot the narwhals.
"Every man who pulled a trigger on those whales is no different than the men who slaughtered the defenceless people in the pit at My Lai, Vietnam," he wrote in an email to Audla, referring to the murders of hundreds of civilians during the Vietnam War.
Audla received at least 12 similar emails from others. One read: ```Culture' is no excuse for unnecessary murder. You people are poachers. I hate you so much."
Even the Humane Society of Canada protested the hunt, although in much more moderate terms.
"I never let the `cultural use' argument interrupt what I say for animals," said executive director Michael O'Sullivan. "My job is to talk for animals because it looks like no one else will."
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Whoa. Sentiment on both sides. I've been watching Whale Wars too and wouldncha know it, Sea Shepard raised the bar by comparing the Inuits to hellish murderers. What do you think?"Inuit leaders are dismayed by protests from southern activists, some of whom... more
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Officials have allowed the culling of over 200 narwhal whales, that are facing starvation and suffocation after being trapped under encroaching sea ice. Though local hunters are normally only allowed to kill 130 of these animals a year, it is thought that there is little chance of any of the trapped narwhals surviving the winter, hence the authorisation for the cull.
I feel so sad for the whales, facing starvation, suffocation and now hunters, but could this be the most humane option? Or should something else have been done?Officials have allowed the culling of over 200 narwhal whales, that are facing... more
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