Day: January 10, 2018

breathinginbiology:

The Elysia chlorotica, more commonly known as the Eastern Emerald Elysia, is a species of green sea slug that is found along the east coast of the United States. The juvenile sea slugs feed on intertidal algae but instead of digesting the entire cell contents, it retains only the algal chloroplasts by storing them in their extensive digestive system. Over time, these chloroplasts are incorporated into the slug’s cells and the slug is able to undergo photosynthesis as a means of obtaining energy.

Source: breathinginbiology

never trust a doctor who admits they don’t know how to handle rarer conditions.

phoenixonwheels:

nevertrustadoctorwho:

No, get a referral, that’s what specialists are for. You really expect every doctor to be able to handle all conditions, even rare ones?

This is what I look for. Give me a doctor who knows what they know and knows what they don’t know any day of the week. Save me from the assholes who think they know everything.

Having said that, if I call up and ask if your practice has expertise in X before I make an appointment, you damn well better be an expert in X when I walk through the door.

Walking Shouldn’t be Considered Ideal

urbancripple:

Being independent is ideal.

Not being in pain is ideal.

Spending time with friends is ideal.

Less planning is ideal.

More spontaneity is ideal.

Accomplishing the day-to-day things other people accomplish is ideal.

Living your life without depending on the assistance and kindness of other people is ideal

Walking is not the ideal. 

If having an ideal life means moving about the world in an unconventional way, then fucking do it.

I am sick and tired of hearing about people battling with their doctors, parents, and themselves when it comes to the “wheelchair” issue.

And I am sick and tired of seeing people suffer, strain, and struggle to walk for the sake of “goals”, “health”, or “not giving up”.

Fuck. That. Shit.

Get your ass in a good chair. Save ya’ walkin’ bits for the shit that really matters like once-in-a-lifetime travel opportunities, emergency situations, or sudden sexy-times.

It makes me so fucking mad when I read about people who have friends or family members that discourage wheelchair use. Oh, you’re worried about their health? Cool story. Buy them a fucking gym membership with a pool or some shit and the wheelchair. 

It’s all just a bunch of MOVE like me! LOOK like me! SELL YOUR LABOR LIKE I DO! bullshit. 

COAL MINERS SHIFT TO BEEKEEPING – American Bee Journal

blueshoesandbluemountains:

fenrislorsrai:

Appalachian Beekeeping Collective is headquartered at an old camp that was once owned and operated by coal mining companies that saw thousands of kids of coal miners go through the camp from different mining states.

“These people are so tied to this place. When I was there over the summer, at least twice a week somebody would drive by and say, ‘I went to camp here 50 years ago. This place means so much to me’ so it’s a really special spot,” said Delaney. “There’s so much rich history there.”

Because the people are tied to the land and invested in the history of the area, Delaney said that it made sense to get them involved in beekeeping.

“They’re native and they’ve been there for generations and they know every mountain, every hill has a name even though it might not be on a map. Because they’re so tied to the land, this operation had to be something that was sustainable and that was also very connected to the environment and beekeeping is definitely both of those things,” said Delaney.

The area also has a rich history of beekeeping as Delaney said she would find antique beekeeping equipment at area flea markets.

“Everybody’s grandfather had bees. It’s because it’s all hardwood forests there, which all produce nectar and pollen and so it’s a really good area for beekeeping, really high quality forage. I think both of those things make it ideal,” said Delaney.

The plan is for those beekeepers to keep their own apiaries but get bees raised by the Appalachian Bee Keeping Collective.

“We’re trying to raise a strain of Appalachian honey bee that is mite resistant and that’s a big piece of what Debbie is doing,” said Asquith. “She’s really skilled with natural beekeeping methods and has been a really big help for us.”

Asquith said that the first class of beekeepers, who will be trained over fall and winter, will number around 35 but next year the program will ramp up to include 85 beekeepers.

The Appalachian Beekeeping Collective is from a WONDERFUL organization called Appalachian Headwaters, which not only runs this program but is working reestablish native hardwood forests and restore water quality on large-scale mining sites in Central Appalachia. Their focus is on people reclaiming their communities and their land and not just restoring it but creating an economy centered around agroforestry and other sustainable economic activities. Please check them out!

COAL MINERS SHIFT TO BEEKEEPING – American Bee Journal