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Marine Life in The Philippines & S.E. Asia. and the World. Post #155: Marine Life
🌊📸 Opening this month at the Australian National Maritime Museum
The Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 exhibition turns the lens toward our planet’s most vital — and most threatened — environment.
✨ This thought-provoking showcase, running until 3 May 2026, reveals both the wonder and the fragility of marine life at a time when our oceans are under growing pressure.
Dive in and be inspired to protect what matters. 🌍💙
📸 Hero image: Almost ethereal in its translucency, a juvenile wunderpus octopus is surrounded by a variety of small zooplankton, such as larval shrimps, crabs, and worms. Image credit: Jialing Cai
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Opening this month at the @sea.museum the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025 exhibition turns the lens on the planet’s most vital and ...
Here's the Horch 853 Fire Truck Conversion.
In November 1945 a team of firefighters from Brno, Czech Republic purchased this vehicle built in 1941 as a Horch 853 Sportcabriolet.
The car was rebuilt so that six people and equipment could attend the scene at a fire quickly.
Designed by T. Lepil, the body was made by the firemen between 1946 and 1949.
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James Gurney's Dinotopia series is a collection of illustrated books that depict a fictional, isolated island where humans and dinosaurs coexist peacefully.
The books follows the adventures of a father and son, Arthur and Will Denison, who are shipwrecked on a remote, uncharted island where humans and dinosaurs live together in a utopian society.
They must adapt to this new world, which features cities built on waterfalls, unique modes of flight, and both a rich and sometimes challenging history.
The series explores themes of peace, cooperation, and living in harmony with nature through the Denisons' discoveries and the island's unique blend of ancient and modern technologies.
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Here's a 1956 Messerschmitt KR200.
Today, we celebrate one of our favorite pinnipeds - the walrus! We observed this herd of Atlantic walruses (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) while on expedition in Franz Josef Land in 2013.
Walruses migrate with moving ice floes, but as bottom feeders, they rarely stray far from the coast. Their primary food sources are clams, snails, sea cucumbers, and mussels.
🦷 Fun fact: The Latin name Odobenus means "tooth walker," a name that the walrus earns by using its long teeth to haul themselves onto ice or land!
Photos by Enric Sala and Cory Richards/National Geographic Pristine Seas
#WorldWalrusDay #WorldWalrusDay2025
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Why 20,000 Sats a Week Changes Everything.
You don’t need to buy a whole coin.
You don’t need to time the market.
You don’t need to be rich.
You just need to start.
Because 20,000 sats a week?
That’s about $20’ish.
And while most people blow that on lattes, snacks, and subscriptions…
You could be stacking sovereignty.
Here’s what $20 a week really buys you:
🛡 A buffer against inflation
📉 A hedge against fiat collapse
🔒 An asset they can’t freeze, dilute, or tax into dust
It’s not about the dollar amount.
It’s about momentum.
Because every time you stack, you shift:
→ From reaction to intention
→ From panic to clarity
→ From victim to architect
That’s what 20,000 sats unlocks.
It’s not “just” Bitcoin.
It’s a signal to your future self that you saw it.
That you acted early.
That you didn’t wait for permission.
And over time?
That tiny stack compounds into:
– Optionality
– Time freedom
– Legacy
All from a move so small, they won’t see it coming.
And that’s the point.
Sovereignty doesn’t scream.
It stacks quietly.
And then one day?
You’re free.
Start with 20,000.
Stay consistent.
And let the rest take care of itself.
Stack sharp, stack sats.
Anarko
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What It's Like To Live Without Electricity.
Americans love cheap electricity. We love HVAC and staying up late with all the lights on in the house. We love devices and streaming and unlimited Wi-Fi. This is one of the reasons that I always recommend a focus on backup power solutions as part of your very basic preparedness.
Dare we ask the question: What would it be like to live without electricity?
There are around 180,000 American families living off grid according to Home Power Magazine. This doesn’t mean they are living without electricity, but they are living on a limited supply. It is possible, in the modern age, to live on limited electricity or even none!
Living By the Sun
One of the first things that will strike you when living without electricity is how the sun runs your life. In less than a week you are going to spend more time living with and by the sun. You will likely not stay up much longer once the sun goes down. Of course, going to bed when the sun goes down means you will likely be up before the sun, too.
Instead of some arbitrary bedtime in your head or waking up at a certain time, the sun will become the dictator of your day and it’s much healthier than staying up till 1am scrolling social media.
Pressurized Water
One of the toughest things to get used to when living without electricity is the end of high-water pressure. You will struggle with hot water, but you can create an effective system for heating water. Water pressure is very hard to do effectively without power.
Most people do not think about it, but high-pressure water is one of those things the average person takes for granted.
Cooking without Electricity
Nearly 60% of American homes have an electric stove in the home. This stat comes from the Consumer Energy Center. That means that routine cooking becomes impossible in 60% of the homes in our nation. Do you know how to cook without electricity?
Cooking over an open fire or using a propane camping stove or even a wood stove, is a serious learning curve for the average person. Cooking becomes a different thing when you do not have electricity.
Food Storage
Right now, you have at least one fridge and freezer that is filled with perishable foods that would go bad if they were not in a climate-controlled environment. When you live without electricity it changes how you shop and how you store food in your home.
Even a root cellar is not enough to keep food frozen. It will help you a lot to learn how to preserve food. Canning, smoking, dehydrating, and even simply salting food is going to take the place of your refrigerator and freezer. Especially when it comes to storing meat.
Climate Control
While off grid homes can be built with climate control in mind, they can never live up to the ease of adjusting a thermostat. Airflow, shade, and wood fired stoves can certainly make things bearable, but it is a different thing than having a well-insulated, climate-controlled home.
Entertainment
What percentage of entertainment is electronic these days? We spend inordinate amounts of time in front of screens to entertain our brains. The percentage of time on screens increases each year and right now the average American is spending over 7 hours a day in front of a screen. When you live without electricity those forms of entertainment disappear. You will spend more time reading and being outside.
It is interesting how much mindless entertainment goes away when electricity goes away.
Managing Devices
There are some secrets when it comes to living off grid or without electricity. One such secret is that you can still get away with using other people’s electricity! If you take a trip to the local coffee shop then you can power up some rechargeable batteries, charge a phone, or even charge up some powerbanks.
Using Batteries
Buying batteries is a much different thing than using electricity. Many people who live off grid use lots of batteries. I can tell you that a battery powered headlamp is an irreplaceable tool when you are living without electricity. If your main source of light is the sun, it is so nice to have a headlamp to read after dark or even to slap on when you wake up in the middle of the night.
Propane
The dark secret of all off grid homesteaders is the propane tank! Yup. You heard it from me. Propane is a fuel source that many people who live off grid just burn through, literally. If your firewood runs out, a propane heater can make a world of difference. It could even save your life if you are far enough north.
Propane can also be a great way to cook without electricity, as we mentioned. You can even use propane to power an off grid water heater! Now, that is something to consider.
The Slow Down
This may not be true if you are unintentionally living without electricity but if your move off grid is intentional then you are going to experience the slow down. You are going to experience the end of hyper stimulation through your cellphone, radio, television, billboards and any other way marketing makes it into your brain.
In most cases the slowdown is accompanied by a connection with nature that is profound. Being outside in the sun is just better than being in a dark home when you do not have electricity. When you start to spend hours upon hours outside, life changes.
You start to recognize birds by their songs, animals by the noises they make walking and scurrying. You may even develop a better understanding of the plants and trees that surround you. When I first started noticing the life cycle of plants, I knew I had created a new relationship with the natural world.
I would see these young saplings each year and watch them grow and struggle to outlast the competition and even watch them over the years grow into towering trees.
We talked about a lot of struggles when it comes to living without electricity but there are some wonderful things about it, too!
Can You Pull it Off?
Now that you understand what life might look like without electricity, what are your thoughts? Could you pull something like that off? Would you be able to enjoy this kind of lifestyle?
One of the very best things you can do to understand how you will fare in a world without electricity is to schedule yourself a nice long camping trip. Plan to go out and camp for at least 5 days. After about 3 days all the magic of camping has worn off, you start to get low on things like power and maybe even food, ice and you really want a nice hot shower.
A camping trip like this will give you an idea of what it would be like and how you might feel if you were living with limited or no electricity. Some people thrive in these kinds of environments while others absolutely hate it! It is important to know which camp you are in so that you can prep and plan accordingly.
What if You Hate It?
If you really hate the idea of no electricity, then you should be putting a lot of time and effort into assuring that you have power no matter what the disaster is. This means you should be investing in things like
Solar Panels
Generators
Powerbanks
Off Grid Shower
Off Grid Cooking Methods
Backup Climate Control
What if You LOVE It?
If living without electricity just seems like another day to you and you even enjoy the things like the silence and the peace that goes along with it all, then you might consider a different course of action. You are the perfect candidate for an off grid home or off grid homestead, even.
No matter how much you love living without electricity, off grid life comes with many challenges and some struggles. There are some things I would recommend for the person who loves life without electricity.
Consider Moving Off the Grid
Look at Off Grid Properties
Have an Off Grid Weekend at Home (shut the power off at the breaker box)
Buy the book No Grid Survival Projects
Conclusion
It has been generations since most people have lived without electricity. We have grown accustomed to the comforts of living on the grid with a never-ending supply of electricity, climate-controlled environments, and every convenience our hearts could ever desire.
That doesn’t mean living off grid or living without electricity means that you must forfeit a comfortable life. In many ways, living without electricity opens your eyes to things that you have forgotten about. Things like watching the sun rise and set each day. It also helps you to extend gratitude for the things you have rather than take them for granted.
Challenge yourself. See what it’s like to live without electricity for a few days and you will learn a lot about yourself and the world around you.
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30 Winter Survival Items to Keep in Your Car.
If you're like most preppers, then every year you spend time preparing your home for winter. You check windows and doors for leaks, insulating wherever possible.
You preserve your summer and fall harvest for your pantry. You stock up on essential supplies to keep your family and animals fed and your home running smoothly in the event of an emergency.
But do you take the same care to protect yourself when heading out in your car? Winter can be treacherous, and every year we read horror stories of people trapped in their vehicles due to extreme weather. What would you do if you were trapped in your car during a winter storm? Would you be safe until you were able to get help?
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First, let’s look at some basic preparation tips for winter driving.
Check road conditions and traffic reports before you head out.
Monitor your tire pressure during cold weather. Make sure chains fit.
Be sure your car’s battery, radiator, lights, belts, hoses, brakes, defroster, heater, wipers and wiper blades are all in good working order.
Check all fluid levels.
Start your trip with a full tank of gas and aim to keep your fuel tank at least half full during the winter months.
Now, here is our list of winter survival items to carry in your car.
Blankets
Temperatures inside your car can drop quickly if you cannot run your heater. Place several warm blankets in your car. If you are short on room, pack low-weight, low-bulk space blankets.
Books
We often rely on electronics to keep us busy, but packing a few novels or children’s books can help pass the time in a stressful situation as you are waiting to get back on your way. It also couldn't hurt to have some survival books.
Cash, Credit Cards, and Insurance Information
Winter travel emergencies can mean unexpected expenses. Don’t get caught short-handed when it comes to paying for them. I personally keep some extra cash inside my phone case where most people would never think to look.
Cell Phone Charger
Start out your trip with a fully-charged phone and keep a charger in your car at all times. In the event of a long-term emergency, you’ll want a power bank for charging your phone.
Duct Tape
Often overlooked, duct tape can be an invaluable addition to your kit. Whether it’s temporarily patching a broken window, securing a loose part on your vehicle, or even improvising a tool, this versatile item is a must-have for unexpected winter emergencies.
Emergency Multitool
You never know what can happen when a car spins out of control on a patch of ice. You’ll be ready to handle many emergencies – such as breaking a car window or cutting a seatbelt – with a sturdy multi-tool in your pocket or glove compartment.
Emergency Road Flares
One of the biggest concerns, when your car breaks down, is being visible to other cars passing on the road. Winter storms can greatly reduce other drivers’ ability to see you.
If your vehicle is in a dangerous location out of sight, you will want rescuers to see you. Keeping flares and reflectors in your trunk will help in both scenarios.
Emergency Tire Sealant
Changing a flat tire during sub-zero temperatures or in heavy snowfall can be a dangerous if not impossible situation. Using tire sealant may allow you to get your vehicle to the next town or to a safer place to change your tire. Keep some in your trunk. Also, be sure you have a spare tire in your trunk and that it is in good condition.
Extra batteries
Keep extra batteries on hand for your flashlight and for any other devices (such as a battery-powered radio). I recommend these batteries that can be recharged in a USB port.
First Aid Kit
It’s a good idea to keep a fully-stocked first aid kit in your car at all times. However, it can be critically important to have these items in the winter. Response times from emergency vehicles can be slow in hazardous weather, and you may need to administer first aid until help arrives.
Flashlight
Cell phone flashlights come in handy, but you’ll want to conserve your phone battery as much as possible. Keep a sturdy, high-beam flashlight in your car to help you see in the dark and to signal for help.
Gloves and Hand Warmers
It is difficult – if not dangerous – to use the first two items without warm winter gloves on your hands. Hand warmers are also a good idea to help prevent frostbite.
Hand Crank Radio
If you are stuck in your car, you need to ration the use of your car’s battery. A hand-crank or wind-up radio will allow you to monitor weather and road conditions and listen to news and music without using your car’s power.
Hygiene Items
It’s easy to take for granted the basic necessities of life until we are in an emergency. If you are heading out for winter travel, pack toilet paper, diapers, wet wipes, feminine supplies, hand sanitizer, mouthwash, tissue packs, and other personal hygiene items.
Ice Scraper and Brush
Snow and ice can build up quickly on your vehicle, dangerously affecting your visibility. In addition, snow and ice can fly off your roof or hood and hit another vehicle. Before you set out on a trip, clear your entire car of ice and snow with an ice scraper and brush.
Matches
You may need to start a fire to keep warm if you are stranded for a long time. Matches will come in handy in wet winter conditions. You also can melt snow for water if you run out of the water you have packed.
Paper Maps
GPS and Google maps are great when you have access to Wi-Fi and data, but paper maps are what you need when you are offline or off road due to a winter emergency. Print out your itinerary before you depart and keep a folding map of the entire area where you are traveling in your vehicle.
Portable Heater
In extreme conditions, having a portable heater designed for automotive use can be a lifesaver. These heaters typically plug into your car's 12V outlet and can provide just enough warmth to keep you comfortable while conserving fuel. Be sure to keep proper ventilation if you’re using any heating device in your vehicle.
Power Bank Jump Starter
In severe temperatures, car batteries can need a jump to get started. You can get help quicker if your car won’t start, and you can help others if you carry your own set of jumper cables. Or better yet, get a pocket jumper. With this, you won't need another vehicle to jump start your car.
Rope or Chain
You can use a tow chain to help get your vehicle – or someone else’s – out of a snow drift. A long and sturdy rope (or paracord) can be an essential item in any winter emergency.
Sand, Rock Salt, or Kitty Litter
Keeping a bag of one of these coarse materials can come in handy when your tires are stuck in ice or snow. You can spread the material near your tires to gain traction.
Shovel
A small or collapsible shovel is a useful item to have in your car at any time of year, but it can be indispensable in the winter. Use it to help you get out of a snowdrift or to clear a path in the snow. Be sure to clear snow from your tire wells also.
Snow Chains or Traction Straps
Even with careful preparation, icy roads can be a challenge. Carrying snow chains or traction straps specifically designed for your tires can greatly improve your vehicle’s grip on slippery surfaces.
These items can be the difference between getting safely to your destination or being stranded on the side of the road. Make sure you know how to install them before you need them in an emergency.
Sunglasses
We often think of sunglasses as a summer necessity, but the glare from the sun on snow can be blinding. Have some sunglasses in your car to reduce eye strain when driving for long periods in the winter.
Tool Kit
You can perform simple car maintenance yourself if you keep a small tool kit in your trunk. Be sure to have the tools you need to loosen or tighten bolts, for example. A roll of duct tape can come in handy as well.
Traction Mat
Another option for gaining traction in slippery road conditions is a traction mat. Place the mat under or near your tires to prevent spinning.
Water and Non-Perishable Snacks
Pack high-protein dried fruit and nuts in your car for a winter trip. Granola bars and trail mix are good options. Also, pack plenty of fresh water in reusable plastic bottles.
Windshield Washer Fluid
It’s amazing how much snow and ice other vehicles can toss your way when you are driving in the winter. You can clear it away frequently as well as de-ice your windshield while you are driving when you have plenty of anti-freeze windshield washer fluid. Keep an extra bottle in your trunk during wintery weather.
Winter Clothes
All too often, we set out on a winter drive trip without proper outerwear because we are relying on our car’s heater. Extra winter gear such as coats, snow pants, gloves, boots, hats, and scarves come in handy during a winter car emergency.
Writing/Drawing Supplies and Games
Passing the time until the weather breaks or help arrives can be tedious and stressful for everyone. Pack a bag of entertainment supplies including pens, crayons, and paper. Also, include playing cards and perhaps a game of magnetic checkers or chess.
Bonus: Common Sense
Probably the most important thing you can do is use your common sense when driving in winter weather. Pay close attention to changing weather conditions and freezing temperatures. Don’t risk a trip when a serious storm is heading your way. It may be best to postpone your trip until the driving conditions are safer.
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Recommendations:
-Tire chains (“snow chains”) needn’t be the heavy kind — some tire-mounted traction devices are relatively lightweight. That said, true tire-chains (the heavy kind) are rugged and long-lasting, and they do perform very well when properly installed.
-Choose a 2-gallon fuel container rather than a 1-gallon container because physically it isn’t much bigger, yet it holds twice as much. (OK, call me “Captain Obvious”.)
-An appropriate fuel-siphoning device will enable you to transfer fuel from another vehicle’s tank into your gas can with relative ease.
-A long-spout fueling funnel should fit sufficiently deep enough into most modern vehicles’ fuel tank filler necks. Also, your properly inserted long-spout funnel can pretty much hold itself in place while you refuel your vehicle from your gas can.
-As with most everything, “Knowledge is Power”. And as with all survival equipment, knowledge and experience with it is invaluable. Practice and understand these operations BEFORE the SHTF:
-If you’ve never installed tire-chains before, practice doing it from start to finish in fair-weather conditions so you’ll at least have an idea of the procedure when it becomes necessary (you may have to do it on a dark night in a sloppy snowstorm).
-If you’ve never siphoned fuel from a vehicle’s fuel tank into a gas can before, practice doing it from start to finish in benign conditions so you’ll have an idea of what goes where and why, and what to do to effect the desired fuel transfer. Don’t be discouraged if at first you have difficulty…you’ll get it.
-If you’ve never fueled your vehicle using a gas can, practice doing it from start to finish in benign conditions so when you must do it for real, you’ll already know and understand how to keep the precious fuel from spilling out onto the ground (or yourself) and how to position the fuel filler spout in your fuel tank filler neck for best results.
Remember this: just having all the wonderful emergency equipment on the list is a huge step towards preparedness for winter driving; but without the knowledge how to properly employ it all, you may have a false sense of security that could add to your peril. With sufficient understanding and practice under your belt, should the SHTF on some dark and snowy night requiring you to fuel up or chain up for real, you’ll be way ahead.
“Knowledge is Power”.
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Proof of walk this morning with Amigo and Cypher to Whitesand Beach and Bulabog Beach.
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Can't Get It Out of My Head Electric Light Orchestra ‧ 1974
Midnight on the water
I saw the ocean's daughter
Walking on a wave, chicane
Staring as she called my name
And I can't get it out of my head
No, I can't get it out of my head
Now my old world is gone for dead
And I can't get it out of my head, no
Breakdown on the shoreline
Can't move, it's an ebb tide
Morning don't get here tonight
Oh, searching for her silver light
And I can't get it out of my head
No, I can't get it out of my head
Now my old world is gone for dead
And I can't get it out of my head, no
Bank job in the city
Robin Hood and William Tell and Ivanhoe and Lancelot
They don't envy me
Sitting 'til the sun goes down
In dreams, the world keeps going 'round and 'round
And I can't get it out of my head
No, I can't get it out of my head
Now my old world is gone for dead
And I can't get it out of my head, no
And I can't get it out of my head, no, no
I can't get it out of my head
Now my old world is gone for dead
And I can't get it out of my head, no, no, no, no
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In this building, they cleverly dress up the Fire Extinguisher with a scuba diver.
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🇻🇳 Khmer Krom of Vietnam
They are recognized as one of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups and maintain their own unique language, culture, and the Theravada Buddhist faith, which differentiates them from the majority Vietnamese who are predominantly Mahayana Buddhists.
Their history in the region dates back to the Khmer Empire and the area they inhabit was formerly part of Cambodia before being transferred to Vietnam.
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The steel French Barque Vincennes, 2311 tons was built in 1900 by Chant Nantais de Construction Maritime for owners Soc. Annoyme des Long Corriers Francais.
She was broken up in 1926.
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