Cobalt Blue Tarantula: Everything You Need to Know

Welcome to the fascinating world of the Cobalt Blue Tarantula! If you’re intrigued by exotic pets and unique creatures, then get ready to dive into everything you need to know about this striking arachnid. From its vibrant appearance to its interesting habits, we’ll explore all aspects of caring for a Cyriopagopus lividus. So, sit back, relax, and let’s uncover the mysteries of the stunning Cobalt Blue Tarantula together.

Are you curious about the Cobalt Blue Tarantula? Also known as Cyriopagopus lividus, this stunning arachnid is a sight to behold with its vibrant blue coloration. When it comes to caring for these tarantulas, proper habitat setup and maintenance are crucial. Providing a suitable environment with adequate humidity levels and temperature is essent…

Cloche Hat: The History and Evolution

Step back in time to the glamorous era of the Roaring Twenties, where fashion was bold, daring, and utterly unforgettable. One accessory that epitomized the spirit of this revolutionary decade was none other than the iconic cloche hat. With its unique bell shape and close-fitting design, it quickly became a symbol of femininity and sophistication.

Fast forward to today’s modern fashion scene, and you’ll still find this timeless headpiece making waves on runways and in street style looks alike. Its versatility knows no bounds as designers continue to reinvent it with various styles and materials. From classic felt options to flamboyant embellished versions, there truly is a cloche hat for every taste.

Throughout history, we’ve witnessed the rise of notable…

Should You Buy a New Exercise Machine or Hire a Technician? What You Need to Know

When your exercise machine starts showing signs of wear and tear, you’re faced with a critical decision: should you invest in a brand-new machine, or is it more cost-effective to hire a technician? This question is more common than you might think, and the answer isn’t always straightforward. Several factors come into play, including the age of your equipment, the cost of repairs, and your fitness goals. In this blog post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of each option.

Assess the Age and Condition of Your Equipment

The first step in deciding whether to repair or replace your exercise machine is to consider its age and overall condition. If your equipment is relatively new and has only minor issues, opting for exercise equipment r…

How to Budget in an Economic Downturn

Select : This includes Zero Based Budgeting, a Balanced Money Strategy, or the Cash Only Method — find an option that works for you.

 

Identify your income: List off any income you have, including your primary income, tax returns, child support, and any side gigs.
Calculate your expenses: Don’t be shy. Add up each and every way that you spend your money on a weekly or monthly basis. Remember things like regular payments, food, and discretionary spending.
Create an emergency fund: Try to start setting money aside on a regular basis. While it can be in small quantities, ideally you should aim to eventually save up three to six months of income in this fund.

Getting your basic income and expenses sorted out and starting a rainy day fund is a good start to establishing …

JAPAN: ‘Baby Hatch’ Plan Still on Hold

Suvendrini Kakuchi

TOKYO, Mar 14 2007 (IPS) – Three months after a private Japanese hospital proposed the setting up of a baby hatch to save unwanted infants, conservative officials continue to resist its launch in what critics say illustrates indifference to female reproductive rights in this tradition-bound country.
Dubbed cradle-of-storks , the baby hatch would allow infants to be deposited anonymously. It was proposed by the Jikei Hospital, a Catholic facility that does not perform abortions and is located in Kumamoto city, southern Japan.

Opposition is based mostly on the grounds that a baby hatch might encourage an increase in the number of babies abandoned by parents. But it is also for such reasons as that the facility is called a baby post in the translation …

UGANDA: “God Should Be So Kind That I Can Have Contraceptives”

Kwamboka Oyaro

NAIROBI, Apr 10 2008 (IPS) – For many of Africa s women, getting access to family planning services is difficult at the best of times. When war intervenes they can find themselves without any services at all, even as they become more vulnerable to sexual violence the situation in northern Uganda being a case in point.
A long-running conflict in this region has pitted the Lord s Resistance Army (LRA) against government forces. The rebels, led by Joseph Kony, claim to be fighting for a government based on the Biblical Ten Commandments, but have become notorious for rights abuses that include the use of children as soldiers, sex slaves and porters.

While an initial ceasefire in the 20-year war was reached in 2006, a final peace agreement remains elusive. K…

CUBA: Sexual Diversity – the Rainbow Revolution

Dalia Acosta

HAVANA, May 21 2008 (IPS) – Nearly 50 years after the triumph of the Cuban Revolution, sexual minorities are at last beginning to feel that their voice is being heard and that they can finally take their place in the movement towards a more just and inclusive society.
I always wanted to be a part of all this. I can t remember how many times I told my mother: I m going to make it work; I m going to make the revolution, Mónica, a young Cuban woman who held a symbolic wedding with her partner Elizabeth in December, in the inner courtyard of the governmental National Centre for Sex Education (CENESEX), told IPS.

Meanwhile, Danilo Rivero, who travelled 100 kilometres to attend the celebration in Havana of the International Day against Homophobia and Transpho…

Germany to Boost Renewables

Julio Godoy

BERLIN, Jun 2 2011 (IPS) – The decision by the German government of Chancellor Angela Merkel to phase out nuclear power by 2022 will increase efficiency in the use of energy, boost investment and accelerate technical progress in renewable energy sources, and promote international energy cooperation, according to numerous experts.
These factors are indispensable for Germany, the leading industrial powerhouse in Europe, to substitute the present share of nuclear energy of some 23 percent of the country s total consumption of electricity and to guarantee a steady supply of alternative energy, the experts say.

The German government announced Monday that all nuclear power plants operating in the country would be shuttered by 2022. The seven nuclear power plants…

GUINEA: Working to Provide Water and Electricity For All

CONAKRY, Mar 1 2012 (IPS) – Guinea faces acute problems in the supply of clean water and electricity to its citizens, slowing the country s economic development. A major project to address this is now under way, but some Guineans are sceptical of its promises.

Guinea enjoys more rainfall than any other country in West Africa; the country is known as the water tower of the sub-region, with the headwaters of the Niger, Senegal and Gambia rivers all found within its borders. The country’s many rivers and tributaries should be valuable assets for the provision of fresh water, extensive irrigation agriculture, and large-scale hydroelectric power generation.

But despite its natural resources, this country of 10.6 million people faces problems providing adequate electricity a…

Thailand First Asian Nation to Join Global Efforts to Control Tobacco

Wendell C Balderas is Media and Communications Manager, Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA)

Tobacco pickers carry leaves to one of the sheds where they are cured on the Rosario plantation in San Juan y Martínez, in Vuelta Abajo, a western Cuban region famous for producing premium cigars. Credit: Jorge Luis Baños/IPS

BANGKOK, Thailand, Nov 20 2018 (IPS) – Thailand is set to become the first Asian country to introduce standardized packaging of tobacco. On 14 November 2018, the Thai National Committee on Tobacco Control approved the Ministry of Health Regulation that requires cigarettes in Thailand to be sold in packaging stripped of the fancy, colorful and un…