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There are 20 species of apes the smallest is the Gibbon with the
gorilla being the largest.
The physical differences are such
an ape’s tail is one straightforward way to tell them apart, what is the main
difference apes do not have tails, generally speaking,
Apes are generally larger and have
a more robust build than monkeys. Apes have a broader chest, a larger
brain-to-body size ratio, and more mobile shoulder joints that allow them to
swing through trees (a form of locomotion called brachiation). Monkeys are
typically smaller, with a narrower chest, and are better suited for running and
leaping on top of branches.
When it comes to movement monkeys
are mostly quadrupedal, meaning they walk on all four limbs, often running
along branches. Apes, because of their broad chest and flexible shoulders, can
walk upright for short distances, and many are known for knuckle-walking.
When it comes to facial features, Apes
often have flatter faces with a wide range of expressive features, which allows
for complex social communication. Monkeys tend to have longer snouts and less
expressive faces.
Apes are generally considered more
intelligent than monkeys. They have larger brains and exhibit more complex
cognitive abilities, including problem-solving, abstract thinking, and
self-awareness (many can recognize themselves in a mirror).
Both monkeys and apes are highly social, but apes tend to have
more complex social structures with hierarchies and alliances. Great apes also
form strong family units and display a high degree of empathy and social
learning.
They usually have a longer lifespan then a monkey and usually only
have one baby at a time.
Some people find it hard to get their head around the fact that chimpanzees
are not monkeys but are part of the ape family.
More next week
Now days China is ruled as a unitary one-party state by the
Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The CCP holds a monopoly on political power and
its authority is embedded in all aspects of government and society.
The constitution of the People's Republic of China explicitly
states that the country is under the leadership of the CCP. The party's
institutions overlap with government bodies at every level, from the national
government to local villages.
The General Secretary of the CCP, currently Xi Jinping, holds
the ultimate power and authority over the state and the military. While he also
holds the titles of President of China and Chairman of the Central Military
Commission, his power is primarily derived from his position as head of the
party.
The State Council is the chief administrative authority of the
government. Led by the Premier, it is responsible for implementing the policies
and directives set forth by the CCP. While it is the highest organ of state
administration, it is subservient to the party's leadership.
The National People's Congress (NPC) is constitutionally the
"highest organ of state power." However, in practice, it functions as
a rubber-stamp legislature that approves decisions already made by the CCP
leadership. The CCP controls a two-thirds majority of the seats, and all
elections are tightly controlled by the party.
Unlike many Western democracies, China's political system does
not have a separation of powers. The party's authority is integrated into all
state organs, including the government, military, and judicial system. The
judiciary is not independent and serves to enforce the party's will.
Or to put it simply, the Chinese Communist Party is the central
and all-encompassing force that governs China, with all other state
institutions operating under its control and direction. Like anyone didn’t
already know this.
I slept pretty well didn’t wake at all and had 9hrs and 24mins
of sleep, was awake for 12mins.
Kathy came over and spoke to Tim about his family tree, all the
information she shared was really interesting.
Sue picked me up and we went to the cemetery Dave, Leigh and
Liarna turned up as well as Sandy, Denni, Landon and Skylar. It was good seeing
everyone.
It has turned out to be a very warm day. I changed into shorts
it was that warm.
Temp at 5.30am 11C or 51F
Temp at 1pm 22C or 71.5F
Temp at 7pm 19C or 66F
BGL:5.3
Steps:8,136=4klms or 2miles
I slept pretty well didn’t wake at all and had
8hrs and 22mins of sleep.
Another very warm day I did just the usual
housework I don’t have a lot of motivation today.
Received a text from Tim letting me know it will
be around 8pm by the time he gets home.
Temp at 5.30am 11C or 51F
Temp at 1pm 23C or 73F
Temp at 4pm 25C or 77F
Temp at 7pm 22C or
71F
BGL:5.3
Steps:7,500=3.81Klms or 2miles
I slept pretty well didn’t wake at all and had 9hrs
and 33mins of sleep.
Another very warm day I did a load of washing and hung
it on the clothes hoists which I took outside to dry.
Tim has a doctor’s appointment he needs a script and
is going to ask about why he is feeling so stuffed up in the head. He came home
with referrals for an Xray and ultrasound as well as one to see a physio and on
to see a podiatrist but not my podiatrist he also got a couple of scripts. He
went on to tell me the doctor told him he shouldn’t be using the nasal spray he
is using and wrote a script for something different. I told him he has been
told that before he snapped and said he hadn’t then changed to he couldn’t
remember.
This arvo I have a headache and feel worn-out and have
no patience for loud voices and Tim getting his nose out of joint over stupid
little things.
Temp at 5.30am 11C or 51F
Temp at 1pm 23C or 73F
Temp at 4pm 22C or 71F
Temp at 7pm 22C or 71F
BGL:5.4
Steps:8,589=4.34klm or 2.6miles
KATHY-LEE’S BIRTHDAY SHE IS 40 TODAY
I slept so so woke only once but only got 6hrs and
40mins of sleep.
It is raining heavy, so I have asked Jessica to go
with Sam this morning.
Around 2pm Jess asked if I could wash a couple of
quilts for her as she has so much washing to do. I have washed and dried them
for her.
Temp at 5.30am 16C or 60F
Temp at 1pm 17C or 62F
Temp at 4pm 17Cor 62F
Temp at 7pm 16C or
60F
BGL:5.4
Steps:7,028=3.5klm or
2.1miles
I slept well didn’t wake at all had a total of 9hrs sleep, woke
feeling good.
I remember Tim saying last night that the kitchen roof was
leaking over the light and hearing him ring maintenance to report it. I also
remember myself telling him to just answer the woman’s questions, even though I
was more asleep than awake.
Tim rang on his way to work to tell me about the roof and that someone
should be out today or tomorrow to check it out.
We have had light rain on and off all day.
Men came and looked at the roof, it turned out that there was a
lot of leaves and stuff around and under the solar panels which they cleaned away.
This caused all the water to just sit and build up till it seeped through the
cracks in the tiles. I explained that since his accident Tim is unable to get
on the roof and clean the area.
Temp at 5.30am 12C or 53F
Temp at 1pm 14C or 57F
Temp at 4pm 14C or 57F
Temp at 7pm 13C or 55F
BGL:5.6
Steps:6,349=3.22klm or 1.9miles
I slept well didn’t
wake at all had a total of 7hrs & 44Mins sleep, woke feeling good.
Went to unpack then dishwasher and discovered that
Tim didn’t add the dishes he used when he made his tea last night, when I asked
why he had no answer.
Thankfully it isn’t raining, and I have been able
to hang the towels on the clothes hoists outside to dry.
It has been a nice day, yes, a bit on the cool
side but ok.
This evening, I am moving a fair bit and by
concentration is shit.
Temp at 5.30am 10C or 50F
Temp at 1pm 13C or 55F
Temp at 4pm 12C or 53F
Temp at 7pm 10c or
50F
BGL:5.5
Steps:10,317=5.2klm’s or 3.2 Miles
I slept well only woke once to pee at 2am then
straight back to sleep, I had 7hrs & 23mins of sleep. It is a cold morning;
I have turned the heater on for a bit.
Tim is setting up his new laptop with some help from
me.
I went with Tim when he went to put fuel in the
car and then we went to do some shopping. The first thing we did was go to the
chemist and put a script in to be filled, however, when we go in the car to
come home, I realise we hadn’t gone back to get the medication, so Tim went
back to get it, he was gone 20 minutes. When he got back, he said the script
card was declined and that it cost $93, I checked the receipt, and he had been
charged twice for his medication and it cost $35 as it’s not on the PBS.
When we got home, he was in a right mood but after
a while he went outside to do some yard work.
Sam and Bailey came down and asked if I had a
spare cane Bailey could borrow while at Sam’s as he has a bad knee, I did have one.
By 6pm my whole body is aching and I am in so much
pain and feel so exhausted and drained.
Temp at 5.30am 9C or 48F
Temp at 1pm 19C or 66F
Temp at 4pm 17C or 62F
Temp at 7pm 17C or 62F
BGL:5.4
Steps: 6,197=3.1klm or 1.9Miles
Today I am looking a bit more at the town of Beijing, the capital
of China.
Beijing is a city with a rich and extensive history, with
evidence of human habitation dating back hundreds of thousands of years. It has
served as the capital of various Chinese dynasties for most of the past eight
centuries and has played a central role in the country's political and cultural
development.
The area around modern-day Beijing has been inhabited since
prehistoric times. The discovery of "Peking Man" fossils in
Zhoukoudian, dating back 230,000 to 250,000 years, provides evidence of early
human ancestors.
Beijing's rise to a major imperial capital began in the 10th to
13th centuries, when nomadic peoples from beyond the Great Wall made the city
their capital.
In 1215, the Mongol armies of Genghis Khan captured and
destroyed the city. However, Kublai Khan, a successor of Genghis Khan and
founder of the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), decided to rebuild the city and make
it his capital, renaming it Dadu ("Great Capital"). It was during
this time that the city first became the political centre of a unified China.
The Venetian merchant Marco Polo visited Dadu and was astonished by its
grandeur.
In 1644, the Manchu people conquered China and established the
Qing dynasty (1644–1912), with Beijing as their capital. The city's layout and
many of its iconic landmarks, such as the Forbidden City and the Temple of
Heaven, remained largely the same, though new palaces and gardens were added
outside the city walls, including the Old Summer Palace and the Summer Palace.
The Old Summer Palace was famously destroyed by British and French troops
during the Second Opium War in 1860.
The Qing dynasty was overthrown in 1912, and the Republic of
China was established. Beijing remained the political centre for a time but was
renamed Beiping ("Northern Peace") in 1928 when the capital was moved
to Nanjing.
On October 1, 1949, Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the
People's Republic of China from Tiananmen Gate, and Beijing was once again
declared the nation's capital. The city has undergone significant changes since
then, with the development of modern infrastructure and the expansion of the
urban area. Notable recent historical events include the Tiananmen Square
protests in 1989 and the hosting of the 2008 Summer Olympics.
According to official data, the permanent population of Beijing
was 21.832 million at the end of 2024. This marked a decrease of 26,000
from the previous year.
The housing market in Beijing is complex, with a mix of
ownership and rental options. The government has played a significant role in
housing policy, with a shift from subsidized public housing to a more
commercialized market since 1978. This has led to a variety of housing tenures,
including public rental, private market rental, and several types of home
ownership (e.g., purchasing former public housing or market-rate homes).
Residence status and income are major factors that determine the type of
housing a person can access.
The majority of Beijing's population lives in multi-story
apartment buildings, a trend driven by rapid urbanization and the need to house
a massive population in a limited space.
The most common form of housing is apartment buildings, these
range from older, multi-story buildings (typically 4-7 stories) to modern
high-rise towers with over seven floors and elevators. They are found
throughout the city, with prices and quality varying significantly depending on
the location. Modern, high-end apartments are common in the central business
district and upscale neighbourhoods, while more functional and affordable
apartments are found in the suburbs.
There are also siheyuans which are courtyard houses, these are
Beijing's traditional and iconic residential dwellings. A siheyuan consists of
buildings arranged around a central courtyard. While they were once the
dominant housing style, many have been demolished to make way for modern
apartment buildings. Today, the remaining siheyuans are highly sought after and
expensive, often found in the historic "hutong" (narrow alley) areas
of central Beijing. Some have been converted into boutique hotels, restaurants,
or shared by multiple families.
Found predominantly in the city's suburbs are villas, which are
Western-style, single-family homes or townhouses. They are a much rarer and
more expensive housing option compared to apartments.
A significant portion of the migrant worker population and some
state employees live in dormitories or other forms of collective housing
provided by their employers. These are often located near factories or
construction sites and are generally considered a more temporary or basic form
of accommodation.
Since yesterday’s post was about China and today, I am writing
about monkey’s again I thought I would look at monkeys found in China.
China is home to a diverse range of monkey species, most of
which are concentrated in the southern and southwestern parts of the country. Many
of these species are endangered due to habitat loss and other human-related
threats.
Let’s start with the Snub-nosed monkey these are perhaps the
most iconic monkey’s native to China, named for their distinctive, almost
non-existent noses. Four of the five species of snub-nosed monkeys in the world
are found in China, including three that are endemic. The most famous is the golden
snub-nosed monkey, which lives in the mountainous forests of central China.
Then we have the Macaques, this is the most common genus of
monkeys in China. They are highly adaptable and are found in a variety of
habitats, including some areas with a long history of human interaction.
Notable species include, the
Tibetan macaque, which is the largest macaque species, it is endemic to China
and found in the mountainous forests of eastern Tibet, as well as provinces
like Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Then we have the Rhesus macaque,
which is widespread throughout Asia, this species has a large population in
China. Then there is the Stump-tailed macaque, which is known for its
distinctive red face, this monkey is found throughout southern China.
You can also find Leaf
monkeys and langurs these monkeys are primarily herbivores and are known for
their long tails and slender bodies. Species in China include the François'
langur, white-headed langur, and capped langur, all of which are endangered.
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