Twin Ducklings hatch from One Egg!

Take a look at the picture. These two cute ducklings are the first recorded twin ducklings to ever hatch from same egg and survive. The ducklings hatched from the same egg at a British duck farm. The ducklings named Romulus and Remus will now become pets at the Cornish Duck Company in St Austell, Cornwall.

British farmer Roger Olver and partner Tanya Dalton had overseen the hatching of a group of eggs when they noticed that one was left uncracked and when she tried to help it turned out to a rare spectacle. When Tanya tried to break it, she saw a beak peck through at one end, but was stunned when seconds later another bird emerged from the other end.

"When we did the hatch there was one duckling left struggling to get out at the end," the Telegraph quoted Olver, 56, as saying.

"It was unbelievable. Two ducklings from the same egg. We managed to get them both out and now they are doing fine. They are in perfect health. They're looking pretty good, bearing in mind they were cooped up together in the same shell," Olver added.

Tanya Dalton, 38 has described the births as a "miracle" and has prepared an area at the farm where Romulus and Remus can be kept as pets.

Stop Singing in Shower to Save Water

According to the Daily Mail, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has instructed his citizens to stop singing in the shower. Why? Because his country is currently going through chronic water and energy crisis. So, by spending little time in the bathroom, people can save water.

"Some people sing in the shower, stay in the shower for half an hour," Chavez expressed his view in a televised cabinet meeting.

"No, kids," he urged, "three minutes is more than enough. I've counted, three minutes, and I don't stink." Warming to his subject, he continued: "If you're going to lie back in the bath with the soap and you turn on the Jacuzzi, imagine that - what kind of Communism is that?"

In recent months, Venezuelans are facing serious blackouts due to increased demand and a lack of investment. On top of that low rainfall is affecting the hydroelectric dams that generate much of the Venezuela's power. So, President Chavez is taking a lead in the fight against wasted energy. He has already announced measures to curb energy use, instructing government departments and nationalized companies to reduce their energy consumption by 20 per cent.

Best Television Service in Your Area

I am a web savvy person, but do love television. Why love television? Because it stops me from getting bored when I am doing nothing or when I am away from my computer. And, now we have digital television that provides crystal clear picture and incomparable packages of both entertaining and informative channels. So, why shouldn't I love television?

Just like me, I am sure that most of you love television. Do you use satellite TV services such as Directv? Or still with your favorite cable TV services? In my case, it is Directv satellite television service, with which TV watching becomes more fun and interesting. And even if I move to a new city, I am not gonna miss this service. Because it is available all over the country.

Do your work requires moving around? Or are you moving to a new home in another state? How you gonna find a good television service? First know the available options. For example, if you are moving to a city in California, first try to find the best cable or satellite TV provider in California. You can do that easily with the help of a website called MyTVOptions.com. Visit that site, type your zip code and specify what TV channels you want. Voila! Instantly you will recommendations based on your preferences. On the other hand, if you are a Directv fan, you can use this site to find Direct TV in California or in any other state.

Moreover, MyTVOptions have lots of information on different Directv packages. So, if you want to try a new package, you may refer to their site. It may also help you find special Direct TV offers in your area, which means you could save a lot of money while getting the best of the best in television entertainment. So, in my view that site is worth visiting, specially when you are moving to a new state.

Scarlett's Magic : World's Tallest Domestic Cat

Scarlett’s Magic, an F1 Savannah cat from Corona, California, has been named the World's Tallest Domestic Cat by Guinness World Records. Scarlett’s Magic, who measures 43.43 centimetres (17.1 inches) from shoulder to toe, is also awaiting the result on a second nomination as the longest (tip of the nose to tip of the tail) domestic cat. Take a look at the picture. Cute animal. Isn't it?

Scarlett’s Magic is 18 months old and has a beige coat and dramatic auburn and black spots. "The Savannah is the most intelligent, loving and beautiful animal companion a family could wish for," Kim Draper, the owner of Scarlett said.

Savannah cats are a cross between an African Serval and a domesticated breed. According to Draper, Savannahs are becoming increasingly popular in California due to their unique appearance and learning abilities. Dropper is Savannah breeder and owns the Californian-based, Savannah Cat Shoppe, with her husband Lee.

Ideas Stolen at Work? One in Four said 'Yes'!

According to a recent survey, more than one in four employees have had their ideas stolen at work and more than half of those who have had their ideas stolen never did anything in response. It means idea theft is prevalent in workplace and most idea thieves get away without any problem. This is really scary, specially when we talk about teamwork. Isn't it?

The interesting survey was developed by OfficeTeam, a staffing service, and was conducted by an independent research firm and is based on telephone interviews with 444 workers 18 years of age or older and employed in an office environment. At the end of the survey, it was found that 29% employees had said 'Yes' to the question: "Has a coworker ever taken credit for your idea?". It means more than one-quarter of employees have had their ideas stolen at work. Surprisingly 51 % of them said 'Nothing' to the question "What did you do in response?". So, more than half of those ideas thieves get away without

"Today's workplace is more competitive than ever and, unfortunately, there are people who will go to great lengths to make themselves look good or get promoted, including taking credit for someone else's ideas," said Robert Hosking, executive director of OfficeTeam. "Being proactive in sharing your vision with your manager and colleagues early on can help ensure others know the concept originated with you."

OfficeTeam offers the following tips for getting the credit you deserve:

• Report up. Use status updates to remind your manager of your ideas and the progress being made to implement them.
• Look for patterns. If a minor contribution is occasionally overlooked, you may decide to let it go. However, if other people routinely get credit for your ideas, it's a sign that you need to be more assertive.
• Don't act in haste. When someone receives credit for your idea, try to get to the bottom of the situation. It could be a misunderstanding. Be sure to give your colleague the opportunity to present his or her side of the story to you.
• Set the record straight. If you are credited with a coworker's idea, be sure to swiftly correct the situation. Your colleague will appreciate it.
  

via: OfficeTeam