Scientists rush to save manta rays, the 'pandas of the ocean'

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By Adrienne Mong, NBC News, November 24, 2012

By Rebecca Pilkington-Vincett

A feeding station popular with manta rays is not far from the Misool Eco Resort and Conservation Center in Raja Ampat, eastern Indonesia.

RAJA AMPAT, Indonesia —They’ve been described by one scientist as “pandas of the ocean.”

“They’re such an iconic species, beloved by divers,” said Andrea Marshall, director of the Marine Megafauna Foundation, who came up with the description during an interview with NBC News. “They’re just amazing.”

Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes (PHOTOS)

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Huffington Post Posted: Updated: 11/16/2012 9:52 am EST

Thanksgiving Eggrolls

One of the best things about Thanksgiving is that even once the holiday has passed, it still keeps on giving. Everything about Thanksgiving is glorious, but the leftovers are particularly high on that list.

We can all agree that the Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich is one of the best sandwiches we eat all year long, but there are even better things you can do with those leftovers (it's true, we promise).

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Basketball Stars Across the U.S. Give Thanks This Week Helping Families in Need (Watch)

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By Good News Network Thursday, November 22, 2012

NBA star Kendrick Perkins gives back

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Professional basketball players are out in the neighborhoods this week giving back to the community. From taking families shopping for holiday gifts, to handing out hundreds of grocery bags with everything they need for a Thanksgiving feast, these players enjoy meeting their fans and stepping up.

"We understand that this time of year is difficult for a lot of people," said David West of the Indiana Pacers. "We want to make sure that we impact their life, giving them an opportunity for joy at the holidays."

Heavenletter #4383 The Rising of Hearts , November 24, 2012

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Heavenletter #4383 The Rising of Hearts , November 24, 2012 


God said: 

 

Logic and sense and all that are fine and necessary in the world. Nevertheless, more than all the logic in the world, the heart is to come first. What is to be gained by logic when the human heart, yours or seeming others, is overlooked? The mind is not meant to rule the heart. The heart is a precious fruit that is sweeter than the most precious mind.

Of course, you do not sweep your beautiful mind under the carpet. It has a high place in the world. Yet, somehow, the world may have intimated that the heart is to take second place or no place at all. To be heartless is not desirable. To be hard-hearted is not desirable. To be warm-hearted, friendly-hearted, joyous-hearted are desirable and make sense. No heart is to be overlooked or made to be a second-class citizen.

The world arose from My heart. It was My love that brought the world into being. It was My love that brought you into being. First, My heart, and then from My mind, the world arose. I did not think first. I loved first. From My love, the mind knew what to do without thinking about it. Everything designed itself based on the fullness of My heart.

New Zealand volcano ‘good for tourists’

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The Telegraph -By , 11:40AM GMT 23 Nov 2012

The volcanic activity on New Zealand’s North Island may ultimately do more to lure tourists than deter them, local tourist officials have claimed.New Zealand volcano ‘good for tourists’

Mount Tongariro has recently shown activity after lying dormant for more than a century. Photo: Reuters
 

Mount Tongariro, which stands alongside the peak that featured as Mount Doom in Lord of the Rings, erupted for five minutes on November 21, sending a plume of ash and gas more than a mile into the air. Several flights were cancelled as a result.

New Zealand volcanoes : Mount Tongariro, Ruapehu and White Island (eruption) updates – November 23 updates (timelapse video)

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Source: Earthquake Report - 11/23/12
By Richard Wilson and Armand Vervaeck

We have created this special in-depth article for the activity of New Zealand volcanoes. This page will bring information on whatever interesting news of volcano activity. Just like we have worked in the El Hierro eruption, we have chosen for a continuing article with the most recent content on top of the article.
Best Webcams : White Island Crater Rim and White Island Crater (1 image every 30 minutes) – Mt Tongariro (1 image every 15 minutes). If you know about a better one, please inform us and we will include it here
Read also our archived parts of this activity report : (31/7 – 05/08)  – (06/08 – 07/08) -

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