The Natural Design of Beetles

Living Jewels: The Natural Design of Beetles by Poul Beckmann
Wonderful documentation with studio photos, The range of shapes and colours featured should be a source of inspiration to professional designers and a visual wonder to the general reader. As the introduction explains, beetles were deified in Ancient Egypt, used for necklaces and brooches by the Amazonian Indians of Peru, and worn live, tethered to gold chains, by fashionable ladies in Victorian times. The photographs here provide evidence of why beetles have been such a valuable commodity to various cultures. ............

Is Social Media Bad For Your Phone?

Most of us use social media, and almost half of us frequently do so on our mobiles as we Tweet, Like, and Update almost every minute of every day. 
This abundance in social engagement provides a host of positive benefits which allow us to stay better connected and enjoy the best of the web as recommended by our friends and family. 
It also allows us to stay in touch with people from far and wide that we wouldn’t normally have seen ever again, and share our favourite photos, articles and videos with people from across the world.

However, despite the benefits that we so frequently hear about from major networks such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, we rarely hear of the other side of the fence: the negative effects of mobile networking. 
How much is too much social media? What are the down sides for our phone? The truth is, we rarely take the time to think about the detrimental effects of such unending social connections but phone retailer liGo Electronics have created this infographic to shed some light on the issue.

By collating research from over 20 independent studies, liGo has created an engaging and illuminating infographic which illustrates top facts such as the fact that Social Networking on your phone whilst driving slows your reaction speed by 38% (more than twice as much as Cannabis or Alcohol). 
It also reveals that 66% of people have trouble sleeping after using social media on their phones, whilst 25% have frequent arguments with their partners after comments they on networks such and Facebook and Twitter. 
These kinds of effects often go unnoticed in the media as many people focus only on privacy concerns or commercial and economic factors, consequently the sociological impact of such abundant and unending social connectivity.

Fraser Strand

Birding @ Sattal Pangot (Uttaranchal)

Birding @ EagleNest Namdapha (arunachal pradesh)

Sela Pass


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EagleNest

Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh, the place where Sun rises as early as 4.00am!! The Sanctuary covering an area 218 sq. kms. is neighbored by Sessa Orchid Sanctuary to the North-East and Pakke Tiger Reserve to the East. The altitude ranges extremely from 500mtrs to 3200mtrs. The forest types here varies from Temperate forests to high-altitude Bamboo plains to Tropical Rain forest. The bird checklist of this area is around 500+ species.

Lama Camp(2400mtrs)
First camp site developed in Eaglenest WLS. Situated at picturesque location, this is the site around which Bugun Liochichla was discovered. The bird can be seen even on the backside of camp. Other birds seen in the area are;Beautiful Sibia, Bhutan, Chestnut-crowned, Spotted Laughingthrushes, Blue-fronted Redstart, Olive-backed Pipit, Green-tailed Sunbird, Yellow-browed and Black-spotted Yellow Tit, Rufous-winged Fulvetta etc...


Bompu Camp(1950mtrs) 
Most happening place in Eaglenest WLS for bird watching. The camp site is situated among one of the most dense forest in India. Birds seen here are: Ward's Trogon, Red-tailed Minla, Yellow-throated and Brown-throated Fulvetta, Stripe-throated and Rufous-vented Yuhina, Stripe-breasted Barwing, Golden-breasted Fulvettas and many more..

Being at lower altitude large variety of birds are seen from Bompu to Sessni area. Rufous-necked and Wreathed Hornbill, Red-faced Liochichla, Rufous-backed Sibia, Beautiful Nuthatch, Scarlet and Gold-naped Finch, Slender & Coral-billed Scimitar Babbler, Greater Rufous-headed Parrotbill, White-bellied Erpornis, Black-eared Shrike Babbler, Lemon-rumped, Yellow-vented and Whistler's Warbler, Mountain Bulbul, Gray-chinned, Long-tailed and Short-billed Minivet, Scaly-breasted Wren Babbler and many more....

Hotels/Accommodation
Your first choice should be Lama Camp, Eaglenest WLS.
If fail to get reservation then next bet is many Hotels n Lodges around Bomdila(West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh - 790001)
  La Hotel, Bomdila
  Shipyangpong Hotel, Bomdila
  Bomdila - Tourist Lodge, Bomdila
  Doe-Gu-Khil, Bomdila
  Shangrila Hotel, Bomdila
  Hotel Tsepal Yangjom, Bomdila
  Pasang Hotel, Bomdila
  Hotel Native Inn, Bomdila

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Namdapha

Namdapha National Park is the largest wild life sanctuary in India, with a total area of 1985 sq km, and is located in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh near the Myanmar border. 
This park is recognized as one of the richest areas in biodiversity and has the credit of being the northernmost evergreen rainforest.

Checkout How to reach Namdapha

Miao, a village located on the fringes of Namdapha. 
Miao is a small settlement with some modern government quarters, a few traditional Singpho houses,  a Buddhist monastery, a mini zoo and a museum, an inspection bungalow, an eco-tourist hut and a cute little market.
The Singpho tribe of Arunachal Pradesh inhabit the district of Changlang and are mainly Theravada Buddhists.  They are traditional tea planters. 
The Singpho produce their tea by plucking the tender leaves and drying them in the sun and exposing them to the night dew for three days and nights. 
The leaves are then placed in a hollow bamboo and exposed to smoke over a fire. This way, their tea can be kept for years without losing its flavour.

About 25 km and 2 hours from Miao lies Namdapha National Park, a wildlife enthusiast and biologists’ dream come true. The road on the way is so bad that only the bigger vehicles dare to venture into the forest. 
We were first stopped at a check post manned by the 18 Assam Rifles. The army is overpowering with its presence in Arunachal Pradesh and you can be stopped at any check post. Visitors entering the state are checked for their Inner Line Permits and Tourist Permits that must be obtained before entering the Namdapha National Park.

In advance have your travel guide/operator check with the forest headquarters within the park and the only accommodation option at Namdapha.  
The drive takes you through a jungle path that may take about an hour-and-a-half, depending on the state of repair of the roads or the intermittent landslides that occur in these regions.

Hotels/Accommodation

Namdapha Camp Miu Debang | Dist.Changlang, Namdapha National Park, India 
This forest rest house at deban ,inside the park.location of the rest house with great view of NoaDihing river and dense forest.Visitors need to take permission of the forest authorities for Accommodation have few rooms and is pretty basic.Staff is courteous and they provide you with home made preparation .Staying for a night in remote place like this deep inside the jungle with great views with serene surroundings occasionally interrupted by sounds of animals is quite a experience .If you are looking for adventure and trekking in dense forest,may consider visiting this national park and staying in forest rest house at Deban.













  






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Choosing Between Tablets and Laptops

Doing business always concerns going to an office every morning and sitting on a desk all day. 
That was the old concept of doing business. Today, because of the advancements in technology, business owners can no longer be found in physical workplaces alone. 
A lot of small businesses now utilize the cloud for their transactions. 
Indeed, a number of small businesses are operating through virtual offices.

Maintaining a virtual office is cheaper and more manageable than having an actual office. 
This is usually the number one reason why business owners are the top buyers of gadgets which can be helpful in doing business even when on the go. 
From smartphones, to tablets and laptops, business owners always fill the lines up. However, not all of them are choosing wisely between the gadgets. 
Some only buy a tablet to be in the crowd but regret having one after a few weeks. Meanwhile, others choose laptops but are not fully satisfied.

Laptops and tablets have certain similarities especially when it comes to portability and ease of use but that does not mean that one can replace the other. 
In order to choose between these two, it is necessary to think over it and not simply buy on impulse. 
Below is a discussion of some guidelines when being torn between getting a tablet or a laptop.

First, know the strengths and weaknesses of each gadget. 
Tablets are a combination of lightweight, economical, long performance gadget. 
They are the ideal for sending and receiving emails and web browsing. 
They can also perform other tasks more comfortably than a laptop such as watching videos, gaming, playing music, and reading e-books. However, laptops are still best suited for work-related tasks including, but not limited to, making presentations, tracking expenses, and drafting documents. 
Many tablet apps lack the features of laptop applications. Moreover, every application in tablets usually comes at a cost unlike those of laptop applications which come in bulks.

Second, lay down your purposes of buying the device. 
Specifically list all the things that you want to do with a laptop or tablet. 
Do not simply write ‘emailing’. Instead, indicate the frequency of checking and sending emails. That way, you can easily determine which device you need the most. 
As you list, note which device is suited for each task. 
The device needed for most of your tasks is probably the one you badly needed for your day to day operations.

However, not because you have realized which one you need means that you have to buy it right there and then. 
You will end up spending a few bucks with something that you will outgrow sooner or late. You can even end up paying too much for features that were never useful to your transactions. 
Third thing you need to do is to determine your budget. How much are you willing to shell out for this business necessity? Have a separate budget for this and stick to it. 
You do not need to have the newest device in town. Keep in mind that usefulness should always be the first consideration.

Fourth thing you need to consider is the content. If you will use the laptop as your sole computer where you make and receive content, it is probably best if you get a tablet as well. 
That way, you can separate or create back-ups for your content in case your laptop gets ruined or stolen.

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