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Revista de biología marina y oceanografía
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Rev. biol. mar. oceanogr. vol.46 no.3 Valparaíso dic. 2011
Revista de Biología Marina y Oceanografía
Vol. 46, Nº3: 483-490, diciembre de 2011
Research Note
Surface feeding behavior of humpback whales in the Magellan Strait
Comportamientos de alimentación superficial de las ballenas jorobadas en el estrecho de Magallanes
Jorge Acevedo1,2, Jorge Plana3, Anelio Aguayo-Lobo4 and Luis A. Pastene5
1Centro Regional de Estudios del Cuaternario de Fuego Patagonia y Antártica (Fundación CEQUA), 21 de Mayo 1690, Casilla 737, Punta Arenas, Chile
2Universidad de Magallanes, Av. Bulnes 01855, Punta Arenas, Chile
3Independent Researcher, Ramón Menéndez Pidal 0294, Punta Arenas, Chile
4Instituto Antártico Chileno, Plaza Muñoz Gamero 1055, Punta Arenas, Chile
5Institute of Cetacean Research, Toyomi-cho 4-5, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0055, Japan
Surface feeding behavior of 37 identified humpback whales in the Magellan Strait are reported with the aim of describing feeding behavior and investigating whether differences in prey type determine the feeding strategy in this area. A total of three lunging and one bubbling behaviors are reported, of which two ('single straight-line bubble curtain' and 'sub-surface skimming') are novel behaviors for this species and each feeding behavior tended to be consistent in regards to the prey species available at a given time. However, our data set did not contain a sufficient sample size to fully interpret this association with the available prey species.
Key words: Lunging behavior, bubbling behavior, Eastern South Pacific, Megaptera novaeangliae
Behavioral plasticity is common among vertebrates, and is particularly frequent among mammals (Eisenberg 1981, Partridge & Green 1985). Since foraging behavior consumes a large portion of an animal's time budget, it is not surprising to see variation within populations (Partridge & Green 1985). Humpback whales Megaptera novaeangliae (Borowski, 1781), feed on a variety of relatively small prey species (see Ingebrigtsen 1929, Jurasz & Jurasz 1979, Watkins & Schevill 1979, Hain et al. 1982, 1995, Hays et al. 1985, Kenney et al. 1985, Friedleander et al. 2009, Hazen et al. 2009) by engulfing a large volume of water containing prey and separating food and water using sieve-like baleen plates (Slijper 1962, Mackintosh 1965). However, humpback whales have unique behavioral and morphological adaptations that distinguish them from other baleen whales, because humpback whales capture prey by engaging in complex feeding maneuvers that are often accompanied, in several instances, by the use of air bubbles (Wiley et al. 2011). Moreover, these bubble-feeding behaviors appear to vary in nature among both individuals and regions (Wiley et al. 2011).
Behaviorally, two main feeding behaviors have been documented from surface observations of humpback whales, all in both the North Atlantic and North Pacific populations: (1) 'bubbling' where the whales produce underwater exhalations followed by lunge, and (2) 'lunging' where the lunge is not preceded by underwater exhalations (Ingebrigsten 1929, Jurasz & Jurasz 1979, Watkins & Schevill 1979, Hain et al. 1982, D' Vincent et al. 1985, Weinrich et al. 1992, Sharpe 2001, Leighton et al. 2004). For bubbling behavior, humpback whales are known to produce a variety of configurations, such as complete bubble nets (Ingebrigsten 1929, Jurasz & Jurasz 1979, Wiley et al. 2011), curtains and clouds (Hain et al. 1982). Other regional specific foraging techniques, which may also involve the use of bubbles to manipulate prey organisms, include flick feeding and lob-tailing, where bubbles are injected into the water column by a rapid movement of the flukes (Jurasz & Jurasz 1979, Hain et al. 1982, Weinrich et al. 1992). For the lunging behavior, humpback whales feeding near the surface also exhibit a variety of types, such as lateral (or rolling) and vertical lunge (Jurasz & Jurasz 1979, Hain et al. 1982, Sharpe 2001, Cunning et al. 2011). Other regional specific behaviors include inverted lunge feeding (Jurasz & Jurasz 1979), circular swimming/thrashing and inside loop (Hain et al. 1982). Hays et al. (1985) also described an additional feeding behavior in which humpback whales form and utilize a surface slick. Additionally, some whales also feed on the bottom (bottom rolling and jaw scuffing) (Swingle et al. 1993, Hain et al. 1995, Friedlaeander et al. 2009, Cunning et al. 2011).
The information regarding the feeding behavior used by humpback whales in the Southern Hemisphere is limited. For humpback whales in the Western South Pacific, three opportunistic foraging behaviors (`vertical', `lateral' and surface 'skimming' lunge) have been observed during their southward migration (Gill et al. 1998, Stockin & Burgues 2005, Stamation et al. 2007). In these cases, the prey species were a type of small schooling baitfish or euphausiids, such as Nyctiphanes australis. For the Eastern South Pacific humpback whale population, two feeding areas have been recently recognized, the historical feeding area on the Antarctic Peninsula (Kellogg 1929, Townsend 1935, Mackintosh 1965), and a new feeding area in the central-south portion of the Fueguian Archipelago, in the Magellan Strait, Chile (Gibbons et al. 2003, Acevedo et al. 20041, 2007, Acevedo 2005) (Fig. 1). In the Antarctic Peninsula region, `complete bubble net', `lateral' and surface `skimming' lunge behaviors were also reported, utilized for the capture of Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) (Acevedo et al. 2008). In the Magellan Strait feeding area, the vast majority of whales apparently feed in mid-water and the limited observations mentioned regarding feeding behavior have only referred to `vertical' lunge and possible `flick' feeding behaviors for feeding on Fueguian sprats (Sprattus fueguensis) and lobster-krill (Munida rugosa) (Gibbons et al. 2003).
Figure 1. Feeding study area of Megaptera novaeangliae showing the localities where the surface feeding events were recorded (black stars)
Figura 1. Área de estudio de alimentación de Megaptera novaeangliae indicando las localidades donde fue registrada la actividad de alimentación superficial (estrellas negras)
The aim of the present study was to provide the first qualitative descriptions of the surface feeding behaviors used by humpback whales in Magellan Strait, based on opportunistic surface events seen between the 2003-2007 austral summer seasons. Some of the feeding behaviors reported here are novel for humpback whales. Additionally, we examine the preliminarily hypothesis of whether differences in prey type could determine the surface feeding behavior observed in this feeding area.
Study area
The surface observations were made in the Magellan Strait feeding area that encompasses the central-south portion of the Continental and Fueguian Archipelago from Mansa Bay to the north of Xaultegua Gulf, including the western area of Magellan Strait and the waters around Aracena and Clarence Islands, and channels of the SE coast of Santa Inés Island (Fig. 1). Part of the study area included the Marine and Coastal Protected Area `Francisco Coloane'.
Field observations
Opportunistic observations of surface feeding behavior were made during the research surveys (including photo-identification and skin biopsy experiments) conducted by the Fundación Centro de Estudios del Cuaternario (CEQUA Foundation). The feeding observations were made from the motor-vessel Chonos (16 m) between the 2003 and 2007 austral summer seasons. All observations of surface feeding were made at close distances (4-20 m) from the whales during daylight and under favorable weather conditions (wind speed less than 20 knot and visibility of 3-4 nm), and were complemented by digital photographs as well as video image recording. For consistency and clarity we used the feeding ecology terminology used in previous studies (e.g., Jurasz & Jurasz 1979, Hain et al. 1982).
The prey species eaten by humpback whales at the surface were observed and photographed in the field and then collected using a WP2 net of 250 µm mesh plankton net, and the fish (dying or dead on the surface) were collected using a hand net of 2 cm mesh net mounted on a pole. Prey species were identified at the laboratory to the lowest taxonomic level. In some cases the prey species being consumed by the whales were also filmed under the surface using a small underwater video system UWC-325. All whales engaging in feeding activities were photo-identified (Katona et al. 1979) to investigate whether the same individuals used multiple feeding behaviors for the same or different prey species.
The feeding behaviors observed in the Magellan Strait humpback whales at the surface are presented using schematic figures. In addition we estimated the angle on the sagittal plane when the whale intercepted the surface. The angles were measured from a set of pictures using a digital protractor.
A total of 20 opportunistic observations of surface feeding behavior involving 37 identified whales were made in the Magellan Strait feeding area. A summary of the feeding behaviors observed in the study area is shown in Table 1.
Table 1. Feeding behavior of humpback whales observed in the Magellan Strait
Tabla 1. Comportamiento de alimentación observado en las ballenas jorobadas del Estrecho de Magallanes
Single straight-line bubble curtain
There were four independent observations involving groups composed of two whales. The whales swam in the same direction and parallel to the coast at a distance of less than 30 m to the shoreline. When the whales dive, numerous small bubbles were observed at the surface, forming a regular and single straight-line of bubbles approximately 20 to 25 m long, suggesting that only one individual was blowing to create the line bubble curtain. After that the individuals appeared at the surface blowing once or twice and then dived in opposite directions between the line bubble curtain and the coast (Fig. 2). No gulping was recorded at the sea surface suggesting that the whales fed below the surface. Then the whales swam slowly on the sea surface for 3-4 min and repeated the activity 2-4 times, close to the original starting point.
Figure 2. Behavior diagram in the formation of a single straight line bubble curtain, and feeding behaviors vertical, lateral and skimming lunge subsurface, observed in humpback whales of Fueguian Archipelago
Figura 2. Esquema del comportamiento en la formación de una cortina simple y recta de burbujas, y de las conductas de alimentación de embestida vertical, lateral y filtración sub-superficial observadas en ballenas jorobadas en el Archipiélago Fueguino
In all cases the surface behavior was synchronized between the members. This feeding behavior was observed only in coastal areas with cliffs of over 30 m in height. In all cases, the target prey species, which was observed jumping out of the water, collected and examined at the laboratory, were fueguian sprat.
Vertical lunge
There were six independent observations involving ten identified whales. In this feeding behavior the whales swam below the sea surface appearing at the surface with their open mouth and a distended throat region, trapping the prey at the sea surface. Before the whales settled back into the water they closed their mouth at the surface.
Two variations, `slow' and `fast' vertical lunges were identified according to the speed and angle that the whales surfaced (Fig. 2). In the `slow' vertical lunge the rostrum intercept the surface slowly at oblique angles (mean = 40°, range = 28°-52°), with less than one-third of the body clearing the surface. Sometimes the whales settled back into position and slightly rolled to the right. In all the tracked groups t (n = 4) this behavior were observed in waters with depth < 100 m and were typically preceded by a blow, peduncle arch or fluke up. Such behaviors were always in the direction where flocks of sea birds and groups of Southern fur seals (Arctocephalus australis) were recorded simultaneously in active surface feeding. The group size ranged from one to three individuals and the target prey species was identified as the fueguian sprat. This activity was always synchronized among the members, in a close inter-individual distance and repeated only two or three times for the different groups tracked. Only in one case a same individual (whale #053) engaged in different feeding behaviors (slow vertical and skimming lunge) at different times and on different prey species.
In the `fast' vertical lunge the whale surfaced with the rostrum at a perpendicular angle (80°-90°) and more than one-third of the body cleared the surface before the whale settled back into the water in a vertical position. This variation was recorded only on two independent occasions, for a single individual in two different years, near the coast in waters with depths of more than 70 m. In both cases the target prey species was identified (from photographs and collected samples) as the fueguian sprat. This fast vertical feeding was displayed only one or two times in each instance.
Lateral lunge
There were four independent observations, involving seven identified whales, made in the middle of a channel and in coastal waters with the occurrence of kelp Macrocystis pyrifera. The whales repeatedly exhibited blow and fluke-up dives of short duration (1-2 min) then intercepted the surface in a lateral position (right side up) with their open mouth at an angle of 11°-54° (mean = 41°) for some seconds (~10-15 s) and a distended throat region (Fig. 2), suggesting that the feeding occurred just below and/or at the surface. During swimming at the surface, the whale moved forming a wide circular arc, and in most cases, the pectoral fin and part of the fluke was also observed above the surface. The end of the activity was marked by rolling the body upright at the surface followed by 2-5 blows. The same behavior was repeated several times in the same place. In all cases the prey species observed, filmed and collected was identified as E. lucens. In some cases flocks of sea birds were also recorded simultaneously in the same area feeding on the same prey species. Single animals or groups of up to two whales were involved. When more than one whale was involved in this behavior, lunges were synchronized between members.
Skimming lunge
There were six independent observations involving 12 identified whales. This feeding behavior, called here `sub-surface' skimming variation, was observed in the middle of a channel and in coastal waters during two consecutive days where two of those whales were re-sighted using this feeding behavior in different tracked groups t. The whales swam slowly in a normal position, and close enough to be observed clearly below the sea surface, breathing at intervals of 70-97 seconds in a straight direction or in a broad circle. Under the surface the whale´s were seen with their open mouth but closed it briefly from time to time (average = 3 times in each skimming event; range: 2-5) (Fig. 2). The behaviour was preceded by a dive without the fluke-up, and the end of the activity was marked by several blows (n = 4-5) at the sea surface. This behavior was repeated by the different tracked groups over a period of one hour and always in the same place. Single animals or groups of up to three animals were involved in this skimming variation, and when more than one animal was involved, the lunges were often synchronized among members and in close inter-individual distance. In all cases only aggregations of lobster-krill were observed and collected in the water column suggesting that the whales fed on this prey species. Only in one case did the same individual (whale #053) engage in different feeding behaviors (skimming lunge and slow vertical lunge) at different times and on different prey species.
Humpback whales show an extremely varied use of foraging behavior and such behavioral plasticity is illustrated by the many types of strategies and configurations that have been observed in different localities. In the Magellan Strait, at least four feeding behaviors are reported for the humpback whales derived from surface observations. This number increases to five if variations of some of the feeding behaviors (two variations in vertical lunge feeding behavior) are included. Of these, two behaviors (single straight-line bubble curtain and sub-surface skimming lunge) are novel for this species, and the lateral lunge behaviors are also documented for the first time for the Magellan Strait humpback whales. The single straight-line bubble curtain and sub-surface skimming variation could be regional specific foraging techniques. Although the number of focal observations for each surface feeding behavior is limited, the lunging foraging techniques were more diverse than the bubbling behavior observed in this feeding area.
The single bubbling feeding behavior reported here was always associated with the feeding on a single prey species (fueguian sprat) and was always used in locations showing particular geographic characteristics (cliff). There is considerable speculation when explaining whether the bubbles assist the whales in capturing their prey. Some authors suggest that bubbles could be used to contain prey spatially and serve as a barrier against which to herd them (Ingebrigtsen 1929, Jurasz & Jurasz 1979), or that bubbles may aid in the detection of prey or serve to mask the approaching whale (Hain et al. 1982). Sharpe (2001) suggested that Alaskan humpback whales that fed mainly on Pacific herring use bubbles to manipulate prey behavior by constraining the movement of prey schools into more exploitable spatial arrangements or force the school upward in the water column, thus trapping them against the surface. Recent descriptions of the underwater behaviors employed by humpback whales to create bubble nets, suggest that some animals use the spiral net function to compact (concentrate) the whales' prey prior to capture, but other individuals use nets to contain prey (Wiley et al. 2011).
Meanwhile, the use of particular geographic characteristics as barriers has been observed only in dolphin's species to facilitate prey capture during feeding events (e.g., Würsig 1986). Although our data are limited, the combined use of air bubbles and the particular topography (cliff) in shallow waters close to the shoreline would be consistent with the function of constraining the movement of the school and compact the prey in the water column prior to capture. Clustering behavior is a common response of fish to predators or other frightening stimuli (Pitcher & Parrish 1993).
The three lunging behaviors reported in the present study (vertical, lateral and skimming lunge) have been reported previously for humpback whales in others localities of the Southern Hemisphere (e.g., Gill et al. 1998, Stockin & Burgues 2005, Stamation et al. 2007, Acevedo et al. 2008). However, the skimming lunge behavior reported for some individuals in the Southern Hemisphere were observed to skim slowly at the surface, thus the ´sub-surface skimming´ observed in the Magellan feeding area can be considered a novel feeding variation that humpback whales use in this particular area to fed on lobster-krill in the water column. Moreover, surface feeding typically occurred in spatially restricted zones where the animal repeatedly crossed the same area. This same pattern describing humpback whales crossing in a spatially restricted zone have also been previously reported by Ware et al. (2011) for humpback whales that feed near the surface, suggesting that the whales are able to exploit a single and small patch.
In all independent surface feeding observations performed in the Magellan Strait, the humpbacks tended to be consistent in their behaviors regarding the prey species available at a given time. Individuals that used lateral and skimming lunge behaviors tended to be consistent in feeding on euphausiid and lobster-krill, respectively; while vertical lunge and single straight-line bubble curtain behaviors were seen only when feeding on fueguian sprat. Moreover, the specific use of one or another behavior to feed on one or another prey species was demonstrated by humpback whale #053 that used slow vertical lunge behavior to feed on fueguian sprat and sub-surface skimming behavior to feed on lobster krill, on a different occasion. However, our data set did not contain a sufficient sample size to fully interpret this association with the prey species available.
Until now, the factors that influence the choice of a determined feeding behavior are still unknown. Variations of the feeding behavior among individuals or between regions have been related to the characteristics of prey species, distribution in the water column, mobility behavior of the prey, variations in food supply and shape of the prey school (Jurasz & Jurasz 1979, Watkins & Schevill 1979, Weinrich et al. 1992, Friedleander et al. 2009, Hazen et al. 2009). The choice of feeding behavior may also be based upon the usefulness in a particular habitat (sea floor), as occurs for minke whales in the San Juan Islands (Hoelzel et al. 1989), or as related to the cliffs in this study (single straight-line bubble curtain feeding behavior). Individual preferences can also play an important role in the choice of a feeding tactic (Nowacek 1999). The maternal transmission and/or cultural transmission have also been suggested as other factors that might influence the choice of a particular feeding behavior over another behavior (Johnston 1982, Rendell & Whitehead 2001), given that dependent humpback whale calves have been observed practicing the same elementary forms of feeding used by their mother (Weinrich et al. 1992, Stamation et al. 2007). However, all these possible factors must be considered as a component more within the complex equation that dictates the feeding strategy of humpback whales.
The surface feeding behaviors reported here, in our view, represent an important step forward in the ecological understanding of a population of humpback whales that have not been studied as much as some of the other populations. However, our observations are confined to the surface and presume some things about the underwater behavior of the whales. For this reason, a more complete picture of the behavioral repertoire (surface and underwater behaviors) together with data on an estimate of prey field density should be obtained for exploring deeper questions of foraging ecology.
We thank the Director of the Fundación CEQUA for providing support for our marine mammal studies. We also thank all the colleagues who participated in the different cruises. To Dr. Armando Mujica, Universidad Católica del Norte, for his help in identifying the euphausiid species collected. Finally, we are grateful to Dr. Ari Friedlaender and a second anonymous referee for greatly improving this manuscript. The humpback whale research was carried out between 2003-2007 under the Regional Center Program of CONICYT and GORE Magallanes.
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I walked down to the market to retrieve my girlfriend's bike, and I saw this messenger bike. Normally I wouldn't have taken notice of a bike this beaten down, but I just had to appreciate how harsh this machine's life must have been.
Notice the bludgeoned and dismembered Dura Ace STI still in situ. I'm pretty sure that the derailleurs were just screwed into a set position, and the rear brake was disconnected. The Chris King rear cassette hub might be the last thing salvageable on the bike. The owner didn't even bother locking the bike at all while he went inside. I salute his cavalier attitude towards equipment maintenance and security… I just hope I am never, ever, ever invited to estimate or enact any repairs to that bike.
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(Perfect new years track or what, right?)
2013 has been big. Probably the biggest one yet. This is the year I worked harder than ever before, found myself dancing at a festival in country England, exploring London, meeting some incredible people. I moved out for the first time and learned how to take care of myself. I landed a little job at my dream employer. I danced harder than ever. And then it all came to a halt when I fell sick and was forced to actually learn how to take care of myself. I got injured, a little bit sick again, and then sad, and then hermit-like. 2013 has truly been a beast, with very high highs and very low lows, and there has been something to learn from every inch of it.
I'm so ready for 2014, whatever it will bring. I have plans and ideas and goals and questions and vagueness and mystery that I honestly can't wait to dive into. It's going to be even bigger, and even better.
Being on the mend still, I can't be having a wild end to the year (as much as I would love to be running around the city like a lunatic, champagne in one hand and gin in the other, dancing 'til the wee hours). Over the past few months I've really been struggling with having my energy and health, and thus my favourite activities, being taken away from me, to the point where I've let myself become wrapped up in a sort of self-imposed detachment from a lot of people I love. I'm only just starting to see it as a gift. I've been given time to sit, take it easy, think, meditate and most importantly, let my body heal. I'm a little ashamed of how miserable I've let myself become over not being able to dance, or drink, or stay up late, or run around wild with my friends. Those were the things that kept me sane, essentially. So I've had to re-evaluate the source and the methods of my sanity and well-being. (To put it lightly, ha.)
So 2014 is going to be all about the soul. I'm on the mend so it won't be too long before I'm back with my mates in the wee hours, playing hard, or back at work, dancing harder. But there'll be a slight difference. I'll be giving my body everything it needs to be strong and healthy, I'll be meditating, I'll be resting, I'll be talking, I'll be writing; I'll be looking after my soul. Sustainable sanity, you could say! Equipping myself to handle (and leap head-first into) whatever 2014 sends my way.
And I'm so excited. And I'm starting with tonight.
Here's to a 2013 that was filled with joy and sadness and adventure and a whole lot of learning. And here's to an even bigger and better 2014. Love and light and killer tunes to you all, have a joyous night!
P.S. I'm thinking up some big new things for this ol' blog in 2014. Amongst general life nonsense, and sorting my brain ideas out - posts may continue to be scarce for a wee while. But good things are to come, I promise.


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21-year-old man suffering from heel pain after a fall.
Lipoma of the calcaneus (stage 2)
Intra-osseous lipomas are rare lesions (0.1% of primary osseous tumors). Up to 15% are within the calcaneus. They probably rather correspond to a hyperplasia of the fatty tissue of the calcaneus than to a real tumor.
Calcaneus lipomas may be observed in men and women of all ages with equal frequency, although most are identified between the fourth and the sixth decade of life.
50% of those lipomas present calcifications or central ossifications secondary to fat necrosis.
According to Milgran, 3 evolutive stages can be found.
In stage 1, lesions contain a viable non necrotic fat with a trabecular resorption.
In stage 2, lesions contain viable fat, central fat necrosis and dystrophic calcifications.
In stage 3, lesions present a diffuse eosinophilic fat necrosis with extension of calcifications and ossifications. Thus, lipomas and bone infarcts are same lesions at different stages of their evolution.
Lipomas of the calcaneus are usually entirely asymptomatic and are incidental discoveries. In case of heel pain, the rule is to look for an associated lesion. Nevertheless, in some cases of acute fat necrosis, pain may be present.
Radiological appearance depends on the stage due to evolutionary changes of the tumor.
Plain films show a central calcaneal area of geographic osteolysis with sharp edges underlined by a thin osteoblastic rim. On later phases, calcifications appear within the areas of fat necrosis, they may be central or peripheral.
CT allows identification of the fatty content of the lesion as well as absence of residual trabecular bone, sclerotic margins and degree of expansion and thinning of cortices.
MR imaging demonstrates the fatty nature of the lesion with a high signal intensity on SE T1 and T2 weighted sequences and a low signal intensity on fat suppressed sequences.
Treatment: Biopsy is not necessary when the lesion is asymptomatic and well characterized by MRI. Therapeutic abstention is the rule.
Differential diagnoses below can be considered:
As a matter of fact, the relationship between these different entities is often discussed in the literature.
Actually, differential diagnosis between these different lesions and especially between a pseudocyst and a small lipoma limited to the central area of the calcaneus is very subtle and may be impossible. This is not critical because such a distinction has no clinical nor therapeutical implication.
MR imaging easily differentiates simple bone cysts from pseudo cysts and lipomas (which have a fat content), aneurysmal bone cysts, and other tissular tumors or pseudo tumors such as fibrous dysplasia which may present the same pattern on plain films.
Diard F., Hauger O., Moinard M., Bruno S., Marcet B. Pseudo-cysts, lipomas, infarcts and simple cysts of the calcaneus: Are there different or related lesions? JBR-BTR (90.5), 2007: 315-324.
Milgram J.W. Intraosseous lipomas: radiologic and pathologic manifestations. Radiology, 1988, 167: 155-160.
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Mayora's two stops helped keep the Crimson within striking distance (photo courtesy David Silverman).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.-Michigan scored three first-half goals and hung on for a 3-1 win against the Harvard field hockey team Saturday afternoon at Jordan Field.
Meredith Way scored twice for the Wolverines (6-7), while sophomore Allie Kimmel notched Harvard's lone goal. Freshman Cynthia Tassopoulos made 10 saves, and the Crimson (4-6) got a pair of defensive saves from sophomore Pilar Mayora. Christi Barwick made three stops for Michigan.
The Wolverines earned six first-half penalty corners and took advantage for a 3-0 halftime edge. Way scored her first goal at the 7:42 mark, putting away the rebound after her initial shot was blocked. Alicia Mayer had her first bid stopped by a Mayora defensive save but put in her own rebound at 13:27. Mayora later added her second defensive save of the half to keep the deficit 2-0, until Way scored directly off a corner in the final minute of the half.
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Paris plus vintage shopping – could there be a more perfect travel amalgamation? I think not. And it's certainly a favourite combination for celebrities and famous fashion faces too. Parisians, of course, take their fashion very seriously, so this is an amazing city to just stroll and shop, but if you really want to know where to go for those amazing one-off fashion finds you'll need your own personal shopper.
Tara Munro is a vintage shopping specialist and her company Ooh La La Vintage in Paris has worked with everyone from Hollywood costume departments to TV stylists and A-list celebrities. The world's top fashion houses including Lacroix, Karl Lagerfield, Chanel, Nina Ricci and Marc Jacobs have also come knocking at her door, seeking inspiration from Tara's amazing retro collections.
Ooh La La's services aren't restricted to the red carpet and catwalk though, it's also perfect for women who are looking for that gorgeous one-of-kind item. And at £45 for a tailor-made tour it's not as expenses as you might think either. So,eager to sharpen my sartorial skills, I settled in for a clothing master class.
It's entirely up to you how you arrange to spend your two hours. I was staying at an apartment in Paris with the lovely folks from Housetrip so it made sense to start our session there. While Tara set-up, we sipped tea (then champagne) and tucked into some magical little macarons.
Tara's collection extends right back to Victorian times so not only did we get to ooh and aah over some amazing frocks and fabrics, we also got a bit of fashion history lesson too.
Presentation over, we were given the chance to try on any pieces that we fancied before taking our newly-found fashion knowledge on to the street. Naturally, Tara knew all the best spots in town to bag a vintage bargain, and I have to say, there is no way I would have found these little shopping gems without her.
Mamie Blue was my favourite and the place where I picked up a gorgeous little Mad Men-esque gold lamé top for just 20 Euros. Brimming over with a dizzying array of clothes, hats, shoes, jewellery and accessories, it's like a big decades-old dressing up box where you could easily stay for a year and still find things to play with.
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Captain's Report
Mission of the Boston Whaler 270 Vantage
She is intended to be a boat for "all reasons" and thereby appeals to a wide range of boaters both in saltwater and freshwater locations. Perhaps more than any other boat in the Boston Whaler line, she is designed to be an all-purpose boat that can be optioned-out to make her competitive in most any activity.
Distinguishing Features
Dual Console.
Hard as it is to believe, the Vantage Series will be the first dual-console model in the current Boston Whaler fleet. What distinguishes her from other dual console boats on the market is that her port companion seat is double wide, and the walk through is not on the centerline which means the head compartment can also be larger. But the differences do not end there.
Designed to be Multi-Purpose.
In the last several years many boat builders have been re-purposing their existing boats and marketing them as dual-purpose or multi-purpose boats. Usually this takes the form of putting a trolling motor on the bow of a sportboat, or adding a towing pylon to a fishing boat. The 270 Vantage has been designed from the keel-up to be a multi-purpose boat and for that reason we can think that she can actually do a better job at multiple missions.
Activity-Specific Option Packages.
While the 270 Vantage can do an adequate job of most water activities for the casual boater in its standard configuration, consumers who want to be more serious about fishing, watersports or entertaining can select a single package tailor-made for their specific pursuit. While this is not a new concept, Boston Whaler has done an impressive job of providing a comprehensive list of options making it possible to upgrade to numerous specialties.
Level Flotation if Swamped.
All open boats run the risk of being swamped in unusual conditions offshore, in challenging inlets, or by improper boat handling. Boston Whaler has built its reputation on building boats that will float level if swamped, something that is rare among boats on the market today of any type.
Durability and Longevity.
While it is a bit too soon to know how well the 270 Vantage will stand up to a life on the water, most of the rest of the Boston Whaler family of boats has a remarkable record of being fairly good-looking boats and quite serviceable 30 to 40 years after being launched. We think that phenomenon is due to several factors -- the foam-cored hulls, thick laminates, high-quality, over-size hardware, and an owner base that takes better care of their boats in the first place because they are more knowledgeable than the average boater.
A Brunswick Company.
Because both Boston Whaler and Mercury Marine are owned by Brunswick if something goes wrong with the engine during the warranty period, Boston Whaler will see to it that the problem is solved.
Basic Specs and Design
The 270 Vantage is 26'10" (8.18 m) LOA plus an extra 5" (12.5 cm) longer due to her swim platforms. She draws 20" (.51 m), but a more revealing aspect of this boat is her beam.
When we compare her beam to 27' center consoles we find that at 9'0" (2.74 m) she is actually a little less than many of them. This may at first seem like the other boats are actually larger inside, but that is mitigated by the 270's design which carries the beam farther forward and has more vertical hull sides and therefore more deck space than it would otherwise. Further, because center consoles have to have a center console wide enough for two people, plus have room to port and starboard to get forward and back, they need the extra beam for men to be able to get around. That extra beam adds frontal area which makes these boats harder to push.
Blunt Bow on Deck.
The 270's beam is brought forward not to a point as on most boats, but rather to a blunt bow which is roughly 4'6" (1.37 m) wide, or almost exactly 50% of the boat's max width. By doing this, the builder is able to install more area forward for casting, sunning, entertaining, and jumping or climbing off the bow. Boston Whaler has been able to do this without resorting to a pickle-fork or a split-chine design.
At 5,200 lbs. (2,359 kgs.) without engines or fluids, the 270 is in the middle when we compare her displacement to 27' center consoles. This is partially due to her having less beam. The result, obviously, is a boat that is easier to push with the resulting advantages in speed and fuel efficiency.
Other Specs.
Her deadrise at the transom is 20-degrees which is typical for this type of boat. Her gunwale height is 28" (.70 m) and her transom height is 30" (.76 m) with a single engine and 25" (.64 m) with twin engines. Her fuel capacity is 175 gallon (622 L).
Power Options
Standard power on the 270 is a pair of 150-hp 150 CXL L4 DTS Mercury 4-stroke Verado outboards with power steering. Optional engines are twin 200 CXL L4 DTS Verados with a deluxe gauge package and power steering, or twin 225 CXL L6 DTS Mercury Verados with a deluxe gauge package and power steering.
We have not tested this boat so can give no definitive speed and fuel consumption numbers. However, the techs at Boston Whaler have tested her with the twin 225-hp Mercury Verado option and report a top speed over 52 mph. They report that at 3500 rpm the boat travels 25 mph, burning 13.2 gph.
Activity-Specific Features
Sunning, Day Boating. The standard 270 Vantage is set up for sunning with the bow seating area designed for lounging. The back rests are at an angle and there are flip up arm rests. In the cockpit the companion seat back folds forward at an angle for lounging or will lie flat to provide a double wide sun pad. The foldaway stern bench seat is a good place to sit while underway. As shown in the pictures, mom and a couple of small children can ride facing forward in the double-wide companion seat.
On the option list we find a sun lounge that will make the area forward of the windshield a large sun bathing pit.
When having little guests aboard it is reassuring to know that the depth of the cockpit is 28" (70.6 cm). (Incidentally, 28" is 4" more than required by ABYC Standards.) There are courtesy lights in blue and white which help guests move around at night. The standard boat also comes with a 54 quart cooler, cutting board, and sink with pull-out sprayer.
Optional Package.
Perhaps the most popular option package will be the one for entertaining called the "Summer Kitchen." This package takes into account that owners will be entertaining at anchor as well as when tied up to the dock. Items in this package include--
• 12-V refrigerator with stainless steel front
• 1500-watt inverter
• Battery charging system
• Corian counter top
• Dedicated storage
• Electric grill
• Shore power access
• Utensil holders
• Sink with pressure water is standard
We would also order the optional table for the bow, and the optional Fusion stereo AM/FM system with 4 waterproof speakers.
The 270 Vantage comes standard with small platforms integral to the hull port and starboard outboard of the engines. These are the launching spots for skiers, wakeboarders and divers. These platforms are small on all boats of this type due to outboards taking up most of the space, and the 270 Vantage is no exception. However, the transom gate to starboard makes access easy to the starboard platform and provides a bit more space. There is a telescoping dive ladder on the stern and an optional 4-step beach boarding ladder on the bow. In the cockpit sole between the consoles there is a lockable storage compartment large enough for skis and wakeboards.
Optional Package.
There is a ski pylon available and this will probably do for casual water skiers. Those more into the sport or wakeboarders should consider the optional Watersports Tower package. This tower has --
• Welded aluminum frame
• Tow bit
• Navigational lights
• Rod holders (4)
• Wakeboard racks are extra
• Tower-mounted speakers with amp are extra
The 270 Vantage comes standard with four gunwale-mounted stainless steel rod holders, cockpit combing bolsters all around and below are deck lockable rod storage. Cleats are out of the way. And, in the cockpit, they are on the bulwarks. Forward the cleats are in a carved out indentation in the bow to eliminate snagging a line. The boat has two large storage compartments which can be converted into fishboxes.
Optional Package.
Boston Whaler knows what fishermen want and have provided most of it in one, easy-to-order package. Included are--
• 19 gallon livewell with light
• Bait and fish prep station
• Raw water washdown
• Stainless steel toe rails in the gunwales with storage shelf
• Stainless steel rod holders in the transom
Anglers wanting to have a little fun at night may consider the optional underwater lights, which are guaranteed to attract fish -- and sometimes game fish.
Features for All Reasons
Having listed many of the activity-specific features above, there are also a number of features that most any boater will use. They include the clever fender holder below the helm console, the starboard windshield wiper, the bow walkthorough block-off door, compass, the deluxe Boston Whaler helm seat with bolster, the fold-out bench seat with padded back rest, and the portable head with pump out in the port compartment. Recessed electric trim tabs are standard as are stainless steel props for maximum performance and durability. A number of other standards have already been mentioned in the sport-specific sections.
Options for All Reasons
One of the important aspects of the 270 Vantage is that it can be effectively customized with options, however some options we think are applicable to any sport. Heading our list is the fiberglass hardtop that is seen in most of the photos on this page. We are firm believers in sun protection and there is nothing more refreshing than shade with a 20-knot breeze made by boat speed on a hot summer day. Other options that some people might want to include are the VacuFlush head system, the tandem-axle trailer, or the premium stereo system. The 270 also has four electronics/navigational packages. Every boat should have a VHF radio, and all boats need canvas for winter storage or sun protection if for nothing else. Again, all one has to do is check off the box on the 270 Vantage's option list.
Regular readers know that we at BoatTEST.com have always liked the dual console concept. The reason is that it is so versatile. It is also a good way for people who don't want to own a sportboat to take advantage of the room a bowrider provides. Boston Whaler has looked at the dual console boats on the market, incorporated the good ideas, thrown in a few new ones of their own, then wrapped it all up with its secret sauce and the Boston Whaler build technique to produce a boat that fits into its line perfectly. We often say that all boats are a compromise, but we think that in this case the builder has given a lot of thought to how boaters can get close to their perfect boat with the 270 Vantage. Clearly, the strategy has been to provide a versatile basic platform that can be customized to eliminate most of the compromises. As everyone knows, Boston Whalers aren't cheap; so by allowing the buyers to outfit the 270 Vantage as they would like, at least the money spent is on equipment and features that will be used, appreciated and add utility for the customer.
Test Result Highlights
- Top speed for the Boston Whaler 270 Vantage (2014-) is 47.2 mph (76 kph), burning 46.10 gallons per hour (gph) or 174.49 liters per hour (lph).
- Best cruise for the Boston Whaler 270 Vantage (2014-) is 30.9 mph (49.7 kph), and the boat gets 1.87 miles per gallon (mpg) or 0.8 kilometers per liter (kpl), giving the boat a cruising range of 294 miles (473.15 kilometers).
- Tested power is 2 x 225-hp Mercury Verado.
Standard and Optional Features
Marine Electronics
|VHF Radio
|Battery Charger/Converter
|CD Stereo
|Head: Portable
|Head: Fixed
|Power Steering
|Shore Power
|Shore Power
|Washdown: Fresh Water
|Washdown: Raw Water
|Optional Cockpit
Exterior Features
|Carpet: Cockpit
|Outlet: 12-Volt Acc
|Swim Ladder
|Swim Platform
|Tower: Watersports
|Transom Door
|Wet bar
|Bimini Top
Hull Warranty
10 Years
Deck Warranty
|3 Years
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—The Harvard men's hockey team looks to secure a first-round bye for the ECAC Hockey Championship as it closes the regular season against St. Lawrence Friday and Clarkson Saturday. Friday's game will start at 7:30 p.m. due to the women's playoff game preceding it and Saturday's Senior Night game is scheduled for 7.
Be There
Tickets for both games are available from the Harvard Athletic Ticket Office. Fans can save $5 per ticket by buying online.
Friday's game is Teacher Appreciation Night. All teachers with valid identification (Massachusetts Teacher Association card or Boston Teachers Union card acceptable) receive free admission. Contact the Athletic Ticket Office or show your ID at the ticket window at the game.
Saturday's Senior Night game is the last chance to purchase a Coke Family 4 Pack of four tickets and four Cokes for $40. Either night this weekend, fans can present their tickets stubs to save on their bill at Bertucci's in Harvard Square.
Game Notes (PDF: Hi-res | Lo-res
Standings: ECAC Hockey | Ivy League
Scoreboards: ECAC Hockey | National
Game On
• The Crimson (8-8-11, 6-5-9 ECAC Hockey) can clinch a weekend off with two wins or a tie against St. Lawrence (13-16-3, 9-10-1) and win against Clarkson (15-13-6, 9-7-4). The Crimson needs at least two standings points to get a bye, and can clinch a home playoff series with one point.
• Harvard will celebrate Senior Night following Saturday's game against the Golden Knights. The Crimson is 9-1-0 in its last 10 Senior Night games. Last season, a sweep of Clarkson and St. Lawrence to close the regular season was part of a six-game win streak that stretched into the ECAC quarterfinals.
• Harvard has trailed during play in 22 games, but has rallied to win or tie 15 of those contests (5-7-10).
• The Crimson leads the NCAA in power-play efficiency at 29.5 percent (31 for 105). Harvard has scored a power-play goal in 22 of its 27 games and netted multiple power-play goals in eight games.
• Alex Killorn (Montreal, Que.) leads Harvard with 35 points and 18 goals. He ranks 15th nationally with 1.30 points per game and is tied for sixth with 0.67 goals per game. Danny Biega (Montreal, Que.) ranks second nationally among defensemen at 1.04 points per game (7-19-26).
Playoff Picture
There are a number of scenarios in which Harvard can clinch a first-round bye, and the Crimson could end up seeded anywhere from third through ninth. Harvard could wrap up the No. 3 seed with a weekend sweep and a Colgate loss at Rensselaer or Union or tie in both games.
The effects of this weekend's games on the final standings can be determined here.
Last Time Out
Alex Killorn scored twice and assisted on an Alex Fallstrom (Stockholm, Sweden) goal, leading Harvard in a 3-3 tie at Brown Friday night. Raphael Girard (Saint-Hyacinthe, Que.) made 32 saves for the Crimson. A night later, Danny Biega scored to cut Yale's lead to two goals in the second period, but Harvard was undone by three breakaway goals and 11 power plays for the Bulldogs in a 7-1 loss.
The Drawing Board
Friday's tie was Harvard's 11th of the season, setting a new NCAA record. Before the Crimson this season, three teams recorded 10 ties in a season: Minnesota State in 2002‑03, Colorado College in 2008-09 and Western Michigan last season. Those MSU and WMU teams both made the NCAA tournament.
The Feb. 10 tie against Rensselaer was Harvard's eighth in ECAC play, eclipsing the previous league record held by the 1991-92 Yale, 2003‑04 Dartmouth and 2010-11 Quinnipiac squads.
Time and a Half?
Twelve of Harvard's 27 games have reached overtime, including 11 of the last 20. The Crimson has played 57 minutes, eight seconds of overtime.
Point Men
The Crimson has earned at least one standings point in 15 of its 20 ECAC Hockey games. With a 3-2-6 record in league road games, Harvard took points from nine of its 11 away contests.
Closing Time
The Crimson holds a 30-19 advantage against its opponents in third-period goals, including 12-6 over the last 10 games. Harvard is 6-1‑4 when entering the third period leading or tied.
Head-to-Head Tiebreakers
Harvard has won its season series against Brown, Colgate and Quinnipiac; tied its series against Dartmouth, Princeton, Rensselaer and Yale and lost its series against Cornell and Union. The Crimson trails Clarkson and St. Lawrence.
Crimson Calendar
Harvard is 22-3-2 in February home games under Ted Donato '91. The Crimson is 22-10-6 in post‑Beanpot ECAC games and 46-24-16 in all post-exam league games in Donato's seven‑plus seasons. (Harvard's first-semester exams took place in January until being moved to December in 2009.)
Comeback Crimson
Harvard has entered the final period trailing in 15 games but has rallied to win or tie in nine of those. Harvard has trailed 32 times during play this season and has come back to tie 25 times. The Crimson trailed twice each in its win against No. 18 Colgate (Nov. 12) and its ties against No. 19 Quinnipiac (Nov. 5), Dartmouth (Nov. 25), No. 18 North Dakota (Dec. 30), No. 14 Union (Jan. 6) and No. 9 Cornell (Jan. 21). Harvard scored seven goals over the final two periods to rally from a four‑goal deficit and defeat New Hampshire, 7-6 (Nov. 22), and erased four separate one‑goal deficits in a 4-4 tie at Massachusetts (Dec. 2). Harvard is 2-6-7 when trailing after two.
Harvard has held 14 of its 15 opponents in the 2012 calendar year to three or fewer goals in regulation.
Magic Numbers
The Crimson is unbeaten when scoring four goals or more (5-0-2) and has lost just twice when allowing three goals or fewer (7-2-9).
Pairing Up
Harvard ranks 27th in the PairWise Ranking. The Crimson is 4-5‑6 against its fellow teams under consideration for the NCAA tournament (Ratings Percentage Index of .500 or better). Among the 32 teams under consideration, five are ECAC Hockey squads.
He's Honored
Tommy O'Regan (Needham, Mass.) was named ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Week following a three-assist, +3 performance in three games last week. He recorded a pair of primary assists in Harvard's 3-2 win against Northeastern in the Beanpot and added another in Friday's 3-3 tie at Brown. O'Regan became the third Crimson skater to earn ECAC rookie honors this season, joining Colin Blackwell (North Andover, Mass.) (Nov. 29) and Patrick McNally (Glen Head, N.Y.) (Dec. 13).
Walter Brown Semifinalists
Marshall Everson (Edina, Minn.) and Colin Blackwell have been named semifinalists for the 60th Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best United States-born college hockey player in New England, Gridiron Club of Greater Boston president Paul Stewart announced last week.
Everson and Blackwell are among 21 semifinalists from 14 schools and three conferences, including six candidates from ECAC Hockey. Harvard is one of five schools with multiple nominees. Nine Crimson players have combined to win the award 10 times, most recently Dov Grumet-Morris '05 in 2004‑05. Everson ranks third on the Crimson with 24 points and nine goals in 24 games and ranks second on the Crimson with 15 assists. Blackwell has registered 15 points, including five goals.
Crimson Hot
Alex Killorn has five points (3-2-5) during his current three-game point streak. Alex Fallstrom has scored goals in four of the last six games and has six points in that span. Five of the eight goals Luke Greiner (Faribault, Minn.) has scored this season have come in the last nine games.
Senior Salute
Saturday's game will be the final regular-season home contest for Harvard's seniors. The Class of 2012 is: Rence Coassin (Hamden, Conn.), Ryan Grimshaw (Rochester, N.Y.), Alex Killorn, Eric Kroshus (Calgary, Alta.), Colin Moore (Medfield, Mass.), Daniel Moriarty (Bienfait, Sask.) and Peter Starrett (Bellingham, Mass.).
In last year's 4-3 Senior Night win against St. Lawrence, all three senior forwards scored, defenseman Chris Huxley '11 logged an assist and Ryan Carroll '11 made 32 saves.
Survey Says ...
The Crimson has received votes in 14 of the 20 weeks of the USCHO.com national poll.
Close Calls
Only three of Harvard's games have been decided by more than two goals. Twenty of the 27 games have been tied in the third period. At a point in every third period but three, the score has been tied or the teams have been separated by one goal.
Big Stages
The attendance of 17,565 at the Feb. 13 Beanpot games was a season-high for Harvard. The Crimson skated before five-digit crowds in the opening round of the Beanpot (16,005) and both of its games at North Dakota (11,500 Dec. 30 and 10,980 Dec. 31). An ECAC regular‑season‑record 8,891 fans in its Frozen Fenway game against Union (Jan. 13). Three Harvard home games and three road games have been sold out.
The Bright Stuff
Harvard is 65-38-7 (.623) at Bright Hockey Center under Ted Donato and 287-131‑32 (.673) all-time at Bright, which opened in 1979‑80.
Power Surge
Dating back to 2010-11, Harvard has netted 34 power-play goals in its last 26 ECAC games. The Crimson has had three man-advantage goals in three of those games and two in nine others. The Jan. 13 shutout loss to Union ended a Harvard streak of 18 games with a power-play goal.
Special Forces
The last team to score on at least 30 percent of its power plays in a full season was Colorado College in 2002‑03 at 30.8. The last team to break 35 percent was the 1986-87 Harvard squad at 35.9. The NCAA record for power-play efficiency is 40.2 percent, by Boston University in 1970-71.
Power Players
Danny Biega has a league-high 14 ECAC power‑play points (2‑12‑14), leading three Harvard players ranked tied for sixth or better. Alex Killorn is tied for fourth nationally with nine power-play goals, one off the NCAA leaders.
League Leaders
In ECAC Hockey play, Danny Biega leads league defensemen in points (8-13-21). Patrick McNally (Glen Head, N.Y.) (3-10-13) is tied for sixth among freshmen, first among rookie defensemen, in scoring. Harvard's power play is operating at a league-high 29.1 percent (23 for 79) in ECAC play. With overall totals of 4-6-20, McNally ranks third nationally among freshman defensemen with 0.74 points per game.
Marshall Plan
Marshall Everson registered two points each in four straight games in January and has four goals and 10 assists in his last nine games. He had scored or assisted on 15 of Harvard's previous 25 goals before missing last week's games with an injury.
Nov. 19 at Appleton Arena
Gunnar Hughes scored to break a third‑period tie and lift the Saints to a 4-3 win in Canton, N.Y. That came after Patrick McNally and Danny Biega logged power‑play goals and fellow defenseman Dan Ford (Skaneateles, N.Y.) tied the game earlier in the third. Steve Michalek (Glastonbury, Conn.) stopped 28 SLU shots, while Matt Weninger denied Harvard 30 times. Chris Martin scored twice for St. Lawrence.
Series History: Harvard vs. St. Lawrence
Since Ted Donato took over as head coach in 2004, the Crimson and Saints have met 20 times, with Harvard owning an 11‑8‑1 record, including playoff-series wins in 2005 and '06 and a 4-3 win on Senior Night last year. The Crimson owns a 49-38‑6 all‑time series edge. The teams first met Dec. 27, 1954, a 3-2 overtime win by Harvard.
Scouting the Saints
It has been a season of streaks for St. Lawrence. A 4-3, overtime loss to Cornell Saturday ended the Saints' five-game win streak, which came on the heels of a six‑game winless skid that, in turn, followed a five-game unbeaten run. The most recent spurt has carried SLU from last place at the beginning of the month to contention for a playoff bye on the regular season's last weekend.
With identical lines of 13 goals and 20 assists for 33 points, Kyle Flanagan and Greg Carey share the team lead in all three scoring categories. Flanagan's 33 points have come in just 24 games, tying him for sixth nationally with 1.38 points per game. Matt Weninger has backstopped the Saints in 28 games, posting a 3.06 goals-against average and .899 save percentage.
Nov. 18 at Cheel Arena
Danny Biega scored the tie-breaking goal in the third period and the Crimson killed a five‑minute penalty to close out a 3-2 win at Clarkson. Eric Kroshus scored in the first period, and Tommy O'Regan netted his first collegiate goal in the second. Steve Michalek made 30 saves, and Clarkson's Paul Karpowich logged 24. Nick Tremblay and Matt Zarbo scored for the Golden Knights.
Series History: Harvard vs. Clarkson
A Crimson win Saturday would even the all‑time series, which the Golden Knights lead, 50-49‑11. The teams' first meeting was a 2-1 Clarkson win in 1935. Clarkson is one of just two ECAC teams with a winning all‑time record against the Crimson. Harvard has won the last four matchups between the teams, including a road sweep in the first round of last year's ECAC Hockey Championship.
Scouting the Golden Knights
Clarkson has put itself into firm contention for a playoff bye by posting a 6-3-3 record over its last 12 games, all ECAC Hockey contests, heading into Friday's tilt at Dartmouth. The Golden Knights enter that game needing at least three standings points this weekend to be able to secure a bye without help from other results. Clarkson is coming off a 1-1 tie against Cornell and 2-1 defeat of Colgate last weekend.
Paul Karpowich, the defending ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Week, has been the key figure in Clarkson's success this season. He begins the weekend sporting a .925 save percentage and 2.32 goals-against average. On the other end, Louke Oakley paces the Golden Knights with 32 points on 14 goals and 18 assists, while Nick Tremblay has 31 points and a team-high 15 goals.


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Zenescoop Previews is back after a bit of a hiatus with the next issue of Grimm Fairy Tales. We have been very busy with the convention schedule, but now that the season is winding to a close, we will have more and more time to show off these awesome titles to you here on the blog.
Cover A by Pasquale Qualano
Cover B by Emilio Laiso Cover C by Guiseppe Cafaro Nei Ruffino made sure to feature Comikaze's mascot, the octopus, on this cover and what a crafty fella that octopus is! This cover will be available at our booth 704 at ComiKaze on November 1st – 3rd. Elias Chatzoudis is immensely talented and he shows it here, on one of the first Midtown Comics exclusives that Zenescope has ever done. You gotta love the King Kong reference on this one.
Our fans are very familiar with our awesome covers, but the real point of the Zenescoop Previews is to give you guys an opportunity to see what's inside our books. Here are the first four pages for Grimm Fairy Tales #90.
Grimm Fairy Tales is on its way to the biggest milestone our company has ever reached, issue #100. Written by Troy Brownfield, and with interior pencils by Ricardo Osnaya, this issue is kicking off the countdown to 100!
Be sure to LIKE us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to share your thoughts on our comics. Until next time, this has been the latest Zenescoop Preview!
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Capt. Kirk, skipper of futuristic Zumwalt being built in Maine, doesn't mind 'Star Trek' jokes
BATH, Maine (AP) — Captain Kirk's futuristic-looking vessel sports cutting-edge technology, but it isn't the Starship Enterprise.
The skipper of the technology-laden Zumwalt that's taking shape at Maine's Bath Iron Works is Navy Capt. James Kirk, and yes, he's used to the jokes about the name he shares with the TV starship commander played by actor William Shatner.
Kirk tells The Associated Press in an interview that he's heard the jokes since early in his career. His colleagues would tell him they couldn't wait for him to reach the rank of captain.
Kirk and his crew are working to be prepared to bring the ship to life. The Zumwalt is due to be christened in the spring, delivered to the Navy the following year and commissioned into service in 2016.


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I think this orchid likes me. Jonathan gave it to me as a gift two birthdays ago. It was lovely, and then the flowers died but the leaves were still healthy and green. I left it alone. Only to notice a year later that the stem was dried up and all brown. I Googled it, and read that I should trim the stem and water it...so I did. A year after that the stem grew back with buds on it! It opened the other day!
You probably already noticed that I am a bit of a slacker today.
What's with the plant?! hey plants are vegan!
I am in luck... found a Vegan MOFO survey that's floating around.
What's your favorite spice or spice blend?
Cumin, it goes well with everything!
You have $20 to spend on fresh groceries and produce for the whole week (with a fairly well stocked pantry of dry goods, legumes, grains, and spices). What do you buy?
broccoli, tofu, soymilk, bananas, froazen berries, bell pepper, bread, tomato, potato, ...soup, sandwiches, rice bowls and stir frys washed down with a smoothie.
What's your favorite way to make tofu?
Sprinkled with garlic powder and a splash of tamari, sauted until golden in a cast iron pan.
Vegan guilty pleasure?
CUTIES! ( or any vegan ice cream)
If you could make anyone vegan, who would it be?
My parents ( that would be SO awesome!)
If you could only read one other vegan blog, what would it be?
Really?! come on....
Were you always interested in cooking, or did veganism change the way you saw and interacted with food?
I have always loved cooking! Becoming vegan made me re-think what I was taught in school.
Excluding analogues, what new things have you tried that you probably wouldn't have as an omni?
I love trying new things!
What is the one vegan staple that everyone seems to love, but you can't get behind?
I have never used agave syrup, but mostly because I live in Canada where maple syrup is everywhere!
What was your first "wow, I'm such a stereotypical vegan" moment?
Hmmm not sure that "moment" ever happened to me. At least not that I thought about.
First recipe you veganized?
spaghetti, haha just without the parmasan!
What would you like to veganize, but haven't yet?
eggplant parmasan, I keep saying that. Why can't I just make it!! ARGH
Favorite kitchen utensil/appliance?
I really like my 4 cup Cuisinart food processor. Its tiny and easy to clean, I use it for everything!
Most disastrous kitchen failure?
I made a rose water loaf bread that turned out very gluttonous. It sucked! I threw it in the compost.
First vegan cookbook?
Vegan Planet
What question about being vegan do you HATE answering?
I don't hate questions about veganism.
If you could tell the world one thing about vegans, what would it be?
We are just trying to make the world a better place.
that sounds cheesie but true
Funniest vegetable?
Buddhas hand...its more of a fruit (lemon), but when I saw it at the store, it was super weird looking!
What is a family recipe you have veganized?
chicken divan
I make my own cream of mushroom soup and use tofu.
It is special requested by the kid often!
I make my own cream of mushroom soup and use tofu.
It is special requested by the kid often!
Weirdest food combination ?
Leeluu likes to dip cucumbers into ketchup, that is pretty weird.
Is there something you wish you could veganize, but can't/couldn't?
Creme brulee.
By far my most favorite dessert in the world!
Favorite ways to prepare tofu, seitan, tempeh, any other vegan proteins?
sandwich style!
Are your pets vegan? if so, what do you feed them?
no. I recently read an article about feeding dogs. We are trying to switch her to fresh food.
Favorite non-dairy milk?
I don't have a favorite...I switch it up between soy, rice, almond and coconut. Usually whatever is on sale.
What's one "vegan myth" you'd like to squash?


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Gifts for gardeners, Idea No. 2
Which would be a really funny idea if it referred to manure. Oh, what the heck! Let's "doo" it! Just don't forget to send me your own garden-gift ideas to win more fun garden swag than you can shake a trowel at. Prizes will go out weekly and be announced more often — just keep checking in.
This is Colorado, folks, and being a livestock-producing state, we've got heaps of the stuff (without even bringing up the topic of politics). Want to make your gardening pal happy? Offer to visit a neighbor's horse farm and bring back a couple of containers of the stuff — preferably as well-aged and weed-free as possible. Or importune a neighbor with chickens or bunnies or goats or sheep or llamas. Be a manure maven. Alleluia, Amend!
Soil gurus often recommend spreading the stuff in fall or winter, at least 3 months before you plant, and not mixing in more of it than your soil can incorporate. Here's CSU's extension guidelines on using manure in the garden. There are some cautions, so read all of them, especially if you're planning on using the stuff on food crops.
If you want to know more about manure, check out the letter from "Excrementally Interested" and the response from the Dung Diva from back in March.
For some hard-core gardeners, No. 2 really is No. 1 on their list.


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Equity and social integration
The Honduras NHDR 1998 examines the relationship between social spending and human development, with a classification of the departments by levels of spending. In addition, municipalities are analyzed and data for the rural areas are provided.
Principal Contributors: Efrain Diaz Arrivillaga - CoordinatorDiego Achard - ConsultantLeticia Salomon - ConsultantMargarita Suazo - ConsultantRolando Morales - ConsultantEnrique Gomariz - ConsultantLuis Eduardo Gonzales - Consultant
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Unleashing the Power of PaaS To Harness The Cloud
Unleashing the Power of PaaS To Harness The Cloud
If you're only thinking of Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) as a platform for application delivery, you're missing out on a wealth of potential in this technology. As cloud computing continues to evolve, PaaS has become a major player for enabling cloud development.
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Additionally, discover six best practices for deploying a PaaS technology to gain the most ROI and leverage the full potential of the cloud.


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text: Thursday, January 19, 2012 White House Seeks Physical Activity Champions of Change The White House Champions of Change program is seeking recommendations of individuals and organizations that are increasing access to physical activity for children and young adults. APTA members can nominate themselves or colleagues who work to increase access to physical activity for children through some/all of the following: organized or competitive activities for teams and/or individuals, including youth with disabilities; unstructured play; school-based activities, including physical education, recess, and activity breaks; outdoor activities that promote time in nature; and after-school or summer programs. Submit nominations by midnight January 23 by using this form. The White House Champions of Change program highlights the stories and examples of citizens across the country that represent President Obama's vision of out-innovating, out-educating, and out-building the rest of the world through projects and initiatives that move their communities forward. Since the 2009 launch of Let's Move, Michelle Obama has focused on ensuring that the nation's children eat healthier and become more physically active. Last April, the White House hosted a Champions of Change event to highlight the work of chefs in improving school nutrition programs.