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12 hours ago
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Lowville doctor to share inspirational climbing story
Jun. 2—MARTINSBURG — Mountaineer and outdoor enthusiast Dr. Manoj Vora of Lowville will share his extraordinary journey and insights at a motivational event focused on mountain climbing and hiking on June 14 at Whetstone Gulf State Park. A passionate climber with deep roots in our region, Dr. Manoj Vora has scaled some of the world's most formidable peaks, including Denali, Mount Everest and the Adirondack 46 High Peaks. What makes his story even more compelling is that much of his training began right here at home on the rugged Whetstone Gulf Gorge Trail. Attendees will hear how Dr. Manoj Vora turned everyday trails into launchpads for world-class adventures, and how perseverance, preparations and passion can push us to the top of any mountain — both literal and personal. His talk is at 6 p.m. June 14 at the park's beach house. It is free to attend.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
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Puppy Cam at Denali National Park shows feasty Alaskan husky pups
The "Weather Litter" of sled dog pups at Denali National Park in Alaska can be seen during feeding time through a Puppy Cam. Park officials said the Puppy Cam is made possible through their partnership with Alaska Geographic.
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2 days ago
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Watch: Sled dog puppy cam at Denali National Park in Alaska goes live
DENALI PARK, Alaska – Sled dog puppies at Denali National Park and Preserve can now be watched through their live Puppy Cam, National Park Service (NPS) officials announced on Thursday. Raised at Denali Sled Dog Kennels, this year's litter includes five Alaskan husky puppies that were born less than a month ago on May 3. Two of the pups are females named Squall and Storm, while the other three are males named Graupel, Dew and Fog. They were recently spotted via their Puppy Cam during their feeding time on Saturday. Park officials said the pups' weather-themed names come from the diverse and dramatic ways water affects the weather. Creativity Key When Training Alaskan Sled Dogs In Summer As sled dog pups in every litter are named after a theme, the NPS noted that the names for this year's "Weather Litter" are in honor of a 100-year partnership between the National Weather Service (NWS) and the Kennels, in which mushing rangers of Denali collected and shared weather data with the weather agency. The Denali Sled Dog Kennels is one of the oldest sled dog kennels in the U.s., the only sled dog kennel in the NPS for more than a century and the only dog sled kennel within the federal government, according to park officials. "This special group of dogs is tasked with preserving unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations," the NPS said on their website. It noted that the sled dogs perform necessary wintertime duties throughout Denali, such as giving park rangers the most effective means of patrolling the Alaskan wilderness during the long winters. To provide the best sled dogs for these duties, the NPS said the Kennels look for certain qualities as they create each year's litters. For example, some physical characteristics include long legs to help the pups move through the snow, compact paws to help prevent ice from building up between their toes and robust coats and tails to keep them warm. How To Watch Fox Weather Ideal characteristics also include personality traits, such as tenacity, love for pulling and working as part of a team and social skills that allow them to thrive when given attention by thousands of people who visit the kennels every summer. The pups of the Weather Litter seem destined to have such ideal characteristics for being sled dogs, given their lineage. Their mother, Merlyn, exhibited such traits. Part of a litter named after 9/11 Search and Rescue dogs, Merlyn has a sweet disposition and shows strong leadership with her team, the NPS said. They also added that she is most likely to smile with teeth. Officials said their father, Drumlin, came from a well-respected kennel in Lake Minchumina, which lies north of Denali National Park. The pups can be watched every day through their live Puppy Cam. Of note is their feeding times, which are displayed in their kennel at 11:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Alaska Standard Time. Park officials said the Puppy Cam is made possible through their partnership with Alaska Geographic. For those who might want to care for their own sled dog, retired sled dogs from the Kennel can be article source: Watch: Sled dog puppy cam at Denali National Park in Alaska goes live
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5 days ago
- Business
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What Sam's Club Does With Unsold Groceries
Food waste is a major problem in the United States: Up to 40% of our food supply goes to waste, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. There are small steps individuals can take to combat food waste, but large-scale farms, companies responsible for food storage and transportation, and retailers have a much larger role than consumers wasting groceries. Planting, growing, and harvesting food has an ecological cost — and that's before the food is shipped to stores. Then, stores tend to overbuy produce to make sure they have plenty of good-looking fresh fruits and veggies available for customers, but when they don't sell, the environmental consequences are disastrous. Stores discard produce with unattractive lumps and bumps, perishables nearing their best-by date, and anything that isn't bought before it starts to fade (though it may still be safe to eat). The food ends up in landfills, where it produces staggering amounts of methane gas as it rots. To a certain extent, stores do make an effort to cut down on food waste. After all, it affects their bottom line. But ultimately, markups on produce are high enough that waste isn't much of a concern. Sam's Club and its parent company, Walmart, are taking steps toward better waste management, though. Walmart Inc. has long partnered with food banks to donate edible food. The combined donations from both stores make them the biggest contributors in the United States to Feeding America, an organization with a network of food banks and meal programs. Walmart Inc. also donates money to the organization. Read more: Discontinued Costco Grocery Products We Probably Won't Get Back Not every bit of unsold produce can go to food banks. In 2023, Walmart partnered with organic recycling company Denali to save leftover food from landfills. Denali's services help recycle inedible food into compost, fertilizer, and animal feed; the company turns some waste into clean energy, too. Typically, if stores want to recycle food waste, associates have to remove food from its packaging by hand. The process is tricky and time-consuming, so stores don't have much incentive to recycle packaged food. Among the inventions that could slash global food waste, Denali has pioneered machines that separate food from its packaging. According to the company, the process can separate 97% of non-food material (like plastic and cardboard) from organic matter. Over 1,400 locations of Sam's Club and Walmart use the service. Admittedly, that's only a fraction of the chain's roughly 4,600 Walmart stores and 600 Sam's Club locations in the United States — but it's a start. Walmart is the first major retailer to utilize the technology, and Denali's services have had a big impact. Now, Walmart claims that it diverts 83% of its waste from landfills, though the Institute of Sustainability Studies puts the number at 78%. As of February 2025, the retailer claimed that it was on track to divert 90% of North American waste by the end of the year. So what happens to all that organic matter that Denali recycles? Well, some of it heads back to stores. Now, you can buy compost made from that very same food waste at some Walmart locations. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout.
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Hyderabad's 16-year-old Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti scales the Globe- Youngest Indian to complete 7 Summits challenge
HYDERABAD Hyderabad teenager Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti has become the youngest Indian and the second youngest person in the world to complete the legendary 7 Summits challenge - scaling the highest peak on each continent, a feat that ranks among the most prestigious in global mountaineering. The 16-year-old's final ascent came on May 27, when he summited Mount Everest (8,848 m) after weeks of gruelling climbing. 'Standing on the summit of Everest and completing the 7 Summits is a dream come true,' said Vishwanath Karthikey. 'This journey tested every part of me- physically, mentally, and emotionally. I'm grateful for the love and support I've received throughout this journey.' His journey began during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when his elder sister Vaishnavi was preparing to trek Rudugaira. Vishwanath, then just 11, expressed interest in joining her. His family was sceptical. 'We discouraged him,' recalled his mother, Laxmi Padakanti, 'but his sister insisted we give him a chance. That first trek ended in failure, but something in him had changed.' From there, he just ascended, fuelled his passion in the snow by enrolling at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering where he trained for a good five months. His first attempt at Mount Elbrus in 2021 was also unsuccessful, but the setbacks only hardened his resolve. Over the years, he went on to summit Aconcagua, Denali, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Vinson, and Kosciuszko, each climb building towards his final Everest push. Mentorship played a critical role. He trained under Bharath and Lt. Romil Barthwal, an Indian Army veteran and noted mountaineer. 'Vishwanath's achievement is not just a mountaineering milestone,' said the mentors. 'It reflects his humility, discipline, and mental strength. He's proof of what young people can achieve with the right attitude and support.' For his grandparents and his father, Padakanti Rajendra Prasad, the pillars of his strength, the journey has been transformative. 'He was such a lazy child once,' Laxmi, laughs. 'Never played with the colony kids, slacked in studies. Now, he's the most responsible person I know. He also manages his studies alongside by scoring 92% in his Inter First Year.' Still, it hasn't been smooth. 'When we went to embassies for permissions, people would ask if he was adopted or if I even loved him to send him off to expeditions,' Laxmi says. 'But I didn't let it bother me. He's doing what he loves, and I'll support that any day.' As for what comes next, Laxmi says he is only going to up his record. 'He is interested in joining the Indian Army as well. Still deciding. But whatever road he takes, we are willing to support him' she affirms feeling proud.
