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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't finished patching up the void left by Darrelle Revis.
The team on Thursday announced the signing of free-agent cornerback Mike Jenkins to a one-year pact, giving the Bucs a veteran addition with starting experience gained during stints with the Dallas Cowboys and Oakland Raiders.
NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Jenkins will make a base of $1.5 million and up to $2 million in incentives.
Jenkins joins a cornerback room that includes second-year man Johnthan Banks and the recently signed Alterraun Verner. Jenkins also will bring familiarity with Lovie Smith's beloved Tampa 2 defense after the cornerback played in a similar scheme during his college days at South Florida.
The former Pro Bowl selection started 48 games over five seasons with the Cowboys and another 15 for the Raiders in 2013. He struggled in Oakland against the pass, but gave the Silver and Black a strong presence against the run.
Chalk it up as a low-risk addition and another veteran piece of the puzzle for a Bucs team that fields, on paper, one of the NFC's nastiest, young defensive rosters.
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Smith's Cloud
Enormous galaxies like our own, the Milky Way, grew so large by swallowing other galaxies, star clusters, and gas clouds. In fact, this process is underway today in the constellation Aquila, the eagle. Aquila's home to the bright star Altair, a mere 17 light-years away, which is high in the east as night falls.
Far beyond Altair, about 40,000 light-years from Earth, is a cloud of gas that astronomer Gail Smith discovered back in 1963. She found it because the gas is made mostly of hydrogen atoms, which emit radio waves that were detected by radio telescopes.
Astronomers recently studied Smith's Cloud and concluded that it likely has a bright future -- literally.
The cloud is a million times more massive than the Sun, and it's heading toward the star- and gas-filled disk of the Milky Way. In 20 million to 40 million years, the cloud will smash into the outer part of the disk.
The collision should trigger the birth of new stars, as gas in the cloud gets squeezed and collapses under its own weight.
Compared with the overall Milky Way, Smith's Cloud may seem modest -- it's a mere one-millionth as massive. But gas is the raw material for new stars. Many other galaxies have run out of gas and thus no longer give birth to new stars. In contrast, infalling gas like Smith's Cloud ensures that the Milky Way will continue to give birth to new stars far into the future.
Tomorrow: an evening planet.
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LAKE FOREST – Five water agencies are teaming to help stabilize South County water supplies by building a $79 million treatment plant in Lake Forest.
Design work is wrapping up on the Baker Water Treatment Plant, which will convert some 28 million gallons of lake water into drinking water each day. The team expects to advertise for construction bids in April and award a contract in August, with the plant slated to come online in November 2015.
"It really does enhance the reliability for south Orange County," said Dan Ferons, general manager of Santa Margarita Water District, which hopes to get about 40 percent of its annual water needs met through the Baker plant.
Irvine Ranch Water District will own and operate the physical plant, with Santa Margarita, Moulton Niguel, El Toro and Trabuco Canyon water districts pitching in a share of the $79 million construction cost relative to the share of the capacity they want to own.
Santa Margarita and Moulton Niguel will own the largest shares of the capacity, with each hoping to use nearly 30 percent of the water the plant will produce. Irvine Ranch will be next, followed by El Toro and Trabuco Canyon.
"We've all got the same basic goals," said Dennis Cafferty, director of operations and engineering for El Toro Water District. "The biggest concern for us is that, other than the recycled water we are using, we are 100 percent reliant on imported water. And all of that water for us comes from one treatment plant and one pipeline."
The Baker plant will ease that concern in two ways.
First, it will provide another water supply source. The Baker plant will be able to pull water directly from Irvine Lake, where IRWD owns limited capacity. If the imported water on which South County is so dependant is ever cut off or severely ramped down, the five member agencies can turn to a local source for a temporary fix.
The Baker plant also will provide system reliability, creating redundancy in case the existing treatment facility in north Orange County goes down.
Today, water purchased by Orange County districts from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is first sent to MWD's massive Diemer treatment plant in Yorba Linda. If the Diemer plant has to go offline for any reason, Ferons said, O.C. water districts could be left scrambling to maintain supplies.
Once the new Lake Forest plant is online, the South County agencies will be able to bypass Diemer, buying untreated MWD water at a reduced cost and treating it at their facility.
Though water treated through the Baker plant will cost a bit more than imported water, those involved said they expect the projected cost curves to cross soon, as MWD prices continue to increase. Also, they said they are willing to pay a small premium for added security and reliability.
"It's hard to quantify what that is worth," said Matt Collings, director of engineering and operations for the Moulton Niguel district. "But it is within what we think is, costwise, reasonable to pursue."
South County water agencies have been looking for a way to stabilize supplies since the late 1980s, Ferons said, with most options proving too expensive.
The Baker plant became a feasible option thanks to so many agencies participating and the possibility of using existing, underutilized infrastructure, according to IRWD General Manager Paul Cook.
The plant will be built at the site of a shuttered facility on IRWD property, along Wisteria, a half-mile from Tamarisk Park.
Los Alisos Water District built the Wisteria plant in the early 1970s but operated it for only a few years before regulation changes made the facility obsolete, according to Cook. The Los Alisos district decided it wouldn't be cost effective to overhaul the operation to meet new requirements, Cook said, shutting down the plant in the late '70s. IRWD absorbed Los Alisos a dozen years ago.
Along with utilizing the Wisteria site, the Baker plant will get supplies through an existing pipeline, which will transport Irvine Lake or untreated MWD water. To complete the system, workers will have to build a pipeline less than a mile long to connect the Baker plant with a pipeline taking the water to Santa Margarita and Moulton Niguel water districts.
Those districts already have sold bonds to cover their share of the plant's construction. El Toro and Trabuco Canyon districts may tap into IRWD's financing power as a much larger district to front their portions, Cook said, paying back Irvine Ranch over time.
"I think it's another example of local agencies being collaborative and coming up with a project that makes sense for everybody," Collings said.
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NIce thanks. More manley cable fitted with 30a fuse and re routed so as to eliminate any trapped wires, car seems ok now with only a few electrical gremlins.....still got my tunes thou!!
Mine did it when on motorway 90mph outside lane....10mph school run... accelerating slowing down constant speed, revs would drop then silence, sometimes dip the clutch and blip the throttle would save a dive to the inside, but any time randomly really. I had a new gearbox 6mths ago due to reverse dropping onto the road, speed sensor was replaced, never cut out since....but fuelling issues are rife on fords too i have an 09 trannie too, also intermittant cut out fault, rumoured to be a throttle sensor........I reckon I know what it'll be!!!!
Cool cheers. Amp/sub is one pre wired unit so only needs one power lead Will pop down to road radio, was just thinking that maybe the connectors shouldnt meet on the terminal, motor home batteries have a little bank of 10mm's on a plate round the +terminal I was just thinking more along those lines....
Upon searching through this forum.... I might just pull the entire wire for the sub/amp, while looking for any cuts and grounding that may have caused my little woe....... and lay a new one! Questions if I may, 1,Should the sub/amp be on its own connector on the battery terminal?, i just had a ring connnector on top of the other connectors held on by the 10mm bolt, 2, The Earth cable for sub/amp I just had screwed to the metal work in side the boot area, should that earth really be run all the way from the battery? I want me focus flamin for the right reasons, and not my because of my wiring.......
c'set la vie! However I may have eliminated the culprit....sub power lead a bit melty, 10a in line fuse didnt go which started the emulsification in the other lead on harness. Took sub out of equation, battery sparked and she fired into life! Off to garage to while its running to see if how deep this may run.........keep you posted
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whitelightning posted a topic in Ford Focus ClubI wonder if any one might know a good place to start with a little issue on my focus. Was warming it up this morning no lights just radio and fans and heated front screen!!, next thing car full of smoke, opened bonnet to find main wiring harness to pozi battery terminal melting and bubbling!!! Turned off and and all electrics gone-fried- "He's dead Jim" Do I even bother starting to diagnose......? heated screen was probably the catalyst...? Cheers in advance focus '99 1.8 zetec petrol :o
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I know older focuses suffered with the gearbox speed sensor, mine used to do what yours does, could never make it do it, tried fuel filter and additives but to no avail, changed sensor never did it again......
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whitelightning replied to whitelightning's topic in Ford Focus ClubSo, it began to lose power this morning i watched and the revs/speedo didnt drop at all i didnt dip the clutch but just lifted off the throttle and then gently accelerated again, and she just came back to life, no stall lights or cut out. throttle postion sensor?
As long as the engine is running the alternator charges and runs the electrics as a 12v system. It not a dynamo...the lights don't dim when you slow down ( i hope)! Or get brighter when you speed up..........The front screen takes a huge whack of power as do headlights, we have to look after these old alternators especially when you hook up two amps and a sub and 4 6x9 speakers!!
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whitelightning replied to whitelightning's topic in Ford Focus ClubOOoh loads of tinkering....i like it! Thanks for knowledge, I look at rev/speedo when it does it not sure if hits 0. On M4 yesterday, it did it at 85mph in the outside lane....needless to say I had to open a window to let the smell out!!!! Will get me lead light out and get fettling, many thanks
Thanks, yeah that old pollen filter trim fight eh? Big jollies getting that out in one piece!
Thanks. hmmmm it doesnt get that long because it gets switched off.........lol!!! when i switch on again still wont clear, wires then? Cheers


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A central task of the Royal Swedish Navy's mission is to defend Sweden and its interests both in and outside the Baltic region. The task is assigned with a long perspective, thus providing a solid base for the operational, tactical, and technical demands of developing for the future.
Thus we continue development of standing naval units having high availability, a high degree of readiness, and full interoperability with forces from NATO and the EU. Already our interoperability has been tested during both international exercises and more than half-a-dozen years participating in international operations such as UNIFIL (Lebanon) and EUNAVFOR (Horn of Africa). In 2010 our navy served well as EUNAVFOR force commander in Operation Atalanta, conducting operations from the HSwMS Carlskrona . I would also note that in northern Afghanistan one of our naval explosive ordnance disposal teams deployed on a regular basis.
What does the future hold? Per our mission, the navy will maintain high readiness to respond to any multinational operation as ordered by the Swedish government. We will continue to develop our different capabilities, such as the Visby -class corvettes, the Koster -class mine countermeasures vessels, the amphibious battalion, and our submarines. The next- generation Swedish submarine, the Kockums A26, is scheduled to be operative in 2018-20. Our plans also call for a new signals intelligence ship and new support vessels.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The streets of San Francisco were quiet early Sunday, but officials have been bracing for possible trouble as fans gather in hotspots across the city to watch their 49ers take on the Baltimore Ravens in the Super Bowl.
In the hopes of avoiding the violence that has marred recent victory celebrations in San Francisco, police say they'll have more than 400 officers on duty, triple the usual number of officers working on a Sunday.
The extra police and additional preparations by officials follow trouble after two recent victory celebrations got out of hand.
After the 49ers won the NFC Championship Game two weeks ago about a dozen people were arrested — mostly for public intoxication.
There were also problems after the San Francisco Giants won the World Series in late October, with about three-dozen people being arrested.
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Justin Abdelkader, the 22-year old rookie center for the Detroit Red Wings, scored two consecutive insurance goals in Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup finals against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Abdelkader, who was called in as a replacement for an injured Tomas Kopecky, plays on Detroit's fourth line and is making unexpected headlines with his first, and timely, NHL career goals.
As you can probably tell by his surname (which NHL commentators hilariously mispronounce) there is another exciting fact about Justin Abdelkader: He is of Jordanian descent. The last time I heard about an Arab ice hockey player was when Ramzi Abid (a Muslim of Tunisian descent) played for the Nashville Predators. Abid no longer plays in the NHL, so from what I understand, Abdelkader is currently the only Arab in the league.
As I ran searches to learn more about Abdelkader's ethnic background, I came across many comments on internet forums and fan websites that said, "He doesn't look Arab at all" or he is the "least-Arabic looking person with an Arabic last name." These comments reminded me of an article I read a few years ago called "What Does a Muslim Look Like?" by Mona Eltahawy, an Egyptian-American Muslim, where she writes about the stereotypical images of Muslims that many non-Muslims expect to see based upon limited media coverage and representation. I saw one comment on a forum that read, "[Abdelkader] definitely doesn't look Muslim." No, Abdelkader is not Muslim, but even so, what is a Muslim supposed to look like? Islam is a religion open to all people, regardless of ethnicity. There is no such thing as a "Muslim look." In response to those who say Abdelkader "doesn't look" Arab: What is an Arab supposed to look like?
Confusion regarding Abdelkader's appearance and Arab background stems from the stereotype that all Arabs are dark-skinned. What seems to be overlooked (and perhaps unknown to many people) is that the Arab world consists of 25 countries populated by cultural, religious, and genetic diversity. It's not uncommon to see some fair-skinned Arabs like Justin Abdelkader in countries like Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, and Jordan. For history buffs out there, this shouldn't come to a surprise since those regions were colonized and ruled by Western imperialism and empires several times throughout history (Romans, Greeks, Crusaders, French colonialists). On the other hand, Arabs from North Africa (like the aforementioned Ramzi Abid) and the Gulf areas tend to be darker-skinned.
Of course, this is not to say all Arabs from Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Jordan are light-skinned. For instance, there are some Syrian Muslims at my Mosque who are blonde-haired and light-skinned, and there are some who are dark-skinned. What also needs to be factored in is the possibility that Justin Abdelkader's grandmother is not Arab, since it is only reported that Justin's grandfather is Jordanian. Regardless, when we make statements like, "He doesn't look Arab," we're reinforcing the stereotype that Arabs have a certain or specific "look." It also underlines the immense amount of influence that the media has played in shaping our perception of Arabs.
At the 2009 CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) banquet in Springfield, Pennsylvania, Arab-American comedian, Dean Obeidallah, pointed out that since he doesn't fit the stereotype of how an Arab is "supposed to look like," many people have made racial slurs about Arabs around him. When he told them he was Arab, they replied, "You don't freakin' look like it!"
On a positive note, it's great to see an Arab-American like Justin Abdelkader making a notable presence in the NHL. The recent spotlight on him is an excellent way to break stereotypes about Arabs, especially for those who may not personally know or interact with many Arabs.
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December is just around the corner and what better way to get excited for the festive season than with a chance to win a football holiday! In October, FIFA.com is giving away a trip for two to December's FIFA Club World Cup 2012 Final in Yokohama, Japan.
So how do you win a trip to this star-studded tournament where the world's best club teams come together to try to be crowned world champions? By participating in the Japan Football Challenge! From 2 October to 9 October, we will be posting a daily set of quiz questions about football in Japan. You will have 24 hours to answer each set of daily questions. Take your time, research your answers carefully and submit them before the daily deadline. The winner of the Japan Football Challenge will be the person who answers the most questions correctly. (If more than one person completes the quiz challenge with the most correct answers, we will hold a random draw to determine the winner.)
A festival of champions
Taking place from 6 to 16 December, The FIFA Club World Cup 2012 gathers together the continental club champions from all over the world, giving them a chance to be named the best football club in the world and to receive the FIFA Club World Cup Champions Badge. Fans in Japan for the 2012 edition will get to see star players from already qualified Chelsea (England), Monterrey (Mexico), Corinthians (Brazil) and Auckland City (New Zealand). Africa and Asia's champions along with the J-League winners will join these teams at the tournament.
Don't miss out on the chance to win this amazing trip to Japan. Be sure to sign up for the game when it opens on 2 October. You can access the Japan Football Challenge in the games section of the Club House. Not a FIFA.com member? Become a Club member now! It takes 2 minutes to sign up. Club membership is free and gives you access to tons of games, contests and exclusive content.
Until the contest kicks off on 2 October, be sure to brush up on your knowledge of Japanese Football, at both a club and international level, and give yourself the competitive edge. Good luck to all our players!
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You simply cannot fail! Whether you use one, or one dozen blooms, they look amazing in any container.
This single bloom placed inside a small glass pot is surrounded with small shards of birch bark fastened with some household twine.
When I designed a hydrangea feature for Country Gardens magazine, I wanted to create a woodland style arrangement using a mix of hydrangeas and summer perennials. To achieve this rustic look, I designed this DIY vase from grapevine wreaths. This makes a large, rather impressive bouquet.
To Make this: Stack five, 16" grapevine wreaths on top of one another. Secure them together by pushing wood shish kabob spears through the sides of all 6 wreaths. Place a tall glass vase inside and add flowers.
This vintage sieve holds blushing bride hydrangeas and pears, and was my solution for a summer party centerpiece. Place a glass hurricane in the center of the sieve, and fill the container to just below the top with wet oasis. Add hydrangea, pears and the candle.
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Velveeta became the "valium" for our rescued, stressed Afghan Hounds. A week after authorities seized 67 Afghans and 25 parrots, from a New Mexico hoarder at 3 a.m. July 14, the national breed club flew seven of the traumatized dogs here for a week's intensive R & R at a Long Island kennel before moving on to foster homes. As part of the transformation still in progress, we used cheese as a tasty pacifier. It helped work minor miracles.
Years ago a friend joked that I ran a "halfway house for emotionally disturbed Afghan Hounds." This was never truer than last week when I had the privilege of attending to our shell-shocked, sweet beauties while working alongside compassionate experts in the breed and animal behavior.
Afghan Angel - Anna Stromberg Franzoso- orchestrated the huge effort, surrounding the needy pups with her magic and incredibly skilled friends, too many to mention by name. None of this would have been possible without Don Snyder and Tracey Monahan generously lending their Deer Park boarding kennel, the volunteers' temporary home too.
Animal hoarding is always tragic, but when it involves a large, heavily coated magnificent breed with extremely sensitive psyches like Afghans, the victims are even more heart-breaking. These Afghans had lived in absolute filth at least a year, many never left the house. A dozen puppies died of parvo. Authorities
did not press charges against the owner who they felt was also in need of rescue. The Red Cross is helping clean up her house. Ironically, her website portrays a "Country Home for Afghans".
The Santa Fe animal shelter was faced with a daunting task of housing, vetting, and emergency shaving while Afghan Rescue transported the surviving dogs to several states. Rescue mobilizations like this cost a fortune. To help Afghan Hound Club of America Rescue or see more photos of these gorgeous creatures, visit: www.afghanhound.net. The following chronicles the odyssey of our 7 refugees, named for literary figures in hope that peace would re-enter their damaged spirits: THE ARRIVAL: Early Sat., July 19, Whitman, Frost and Edgar Afghan Poe (my heart throb) landed at Newark Airport. Imagine how terrifying a long flight would be for dogs that had never left their homes or seen outside people. Frost, the cream Adonis, walked out of his Vari-Kennel willingly but Edgar, the domino, was nearly catatonic. He accepted TTouch massage while he plastered himself to the crate which had to be unscrewed to get him in his run. Next day Anna picked up the two blonde girls-Jane Eyre and terrified Charlotte Bronte; plus Cyrano the semi-confident blue and Dante, a matted black & tan clone of Scar in the "Lion King." Despite aesthetic and anxiety woes, all were loving and gorgeous. None had the slightest idea what had or would happen to them. These dogs had never been on a leash. They just froze. Lifting was the way to move them. We spent hours petting and comforting to help them settle. Edgar remains motionless but appreciative. The girls bunked together so Charlotte would feel more secure. ROOM SERVICE: From as far as Riverhead and Westchester, helpers took turns mixing home-cooked chicken and rice in their kibble- a contrast to their former diet. We got them on a housebreaking schedule using belly support to urge them outdoors. Don lent me a key so I could be back for flexible dinner and bedtime visits, along with kind Julianna and Christina Wasolek. (Christina is a behaviorist with Afghan and Bronx Zoo experience, and soon published research about baby elephant vocalizations.) CURBSIDE VET: It was impossible to take the dogs to the vet in their present distressed state. Instead a mobile veterinarian, a good friend of Last Hope, came to the kennel on Tues. We double - leashed and carried each leggy Hound into the van where they were examined, heartworm/parasite tested, and microchipped. Our vet donated his services, but- hush- I'm not allowed to tell anyone he is a nice guy. GROOM-A-THON: Wed. Linda Rana of Murana Afghans and Sue Wrigley, Jane's new Mom, stripped Dante and Whitman. They filled a Hefty bag with hair. Anna and crew completed the metamorphosis later on. Hoses, clippers, dryers, shampoos are threatening to under-socialized dogs. I have witnessed many tough make-overs but have never seen anything as amazing as this. Afghans are so innate
to Anna, that she thinks on her feet and institutes Plan A, B, C so quickly that the Hounds do not even realize they are done. Frost became a bucking bronco when his knotted ears were clipped; matted Jane a raccoon rascal when clipped in stages. Velveeta served as a calming distraction. Later each, nestled in a tied T-shirt (an acupressure soother), was tucked in on new donated beds. We, not the dogs, capped off the hectic evening with pizza and champagne. NEW LEASH ON LIFE: Harnesses are easier then collars on frightened dogs. Part of rehab was to show these accustomed pack dogs that they were not alone. After Sue and I attached a leash to harness so they could get used to the feel, we reunited the clan in the enclosed yard. Seeing their siblings brought happy Hound smiles even to Charlotte. At first Edgar remained the wallflower; yet by the second day he was participating with low wags. Though I've never been so popular, I felt like a cheesy Jane Goodall catering the festivities with liver treats and sliced American. PARTING IS SUCH SWEET SORROW: Friday eve Anna gave the gang finishing touches, HW pills, and bully sticks. Chewing relieves stress. I brought my Afghan to meet Edgar. The intro
went fine; though I haven't convinced "the powers that be" we need another Afghan. All the dogs were slated to leave the next day for breed experienced foster homes. Anna fit the anxious trio with snug coursing jackets. Early Saturday, Dr. Ulrike Reinisch of Connecticut, a veterinary behaviorist and veteran Afghan owner spent several hours determining whether depressed Edgar or shivering Charlotte needed her the most. Ultimately she chose Charlotte to foster, partly since she knew she might never let our gazing guy go. Edgar, still worrying for all 67, will be staying for now at a NJ home with impeccable Afghan credentials. Crates were lined with towels and comforting clouds of shredded paper towels. Our Hounds, sprayed with Rescue Remedy, followed the chicken breast trail. Cyrano left for Maryland. Frost and Jane will stay on LI. Lisa Bryant, coordinator for the whole New Mexico Rescue drove from Philly to meet the dogs, volunteers and fosters. She will bring Dante, Whitman, and Edgar to their waiting families in New Jersey.
"Nevermore," melancholy prince. Neglect and horror, nevermore. Edgar Afghan Poe is still living on the dark side. He haunts me in a way no dog has done before: "On the morrow he will leave me, as my hopes have flown before." Only time, not Poe's Raven, will tell how my Edgar adjusts, and if we shall ever meet again.


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Two wonderful dogs- a Beagle from Kentucky and a German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) from Long Islandshare common denominators. Both are discarded hunting dogs, who remain trusting, although mistreated; both will need loving homes and both have their current caretakers WAITING for good news. The Beagle is expecting, whereas the Pointer had a biopsy.
"Sweet Pea", a pregnant Beagle, came to Last Hope Animal Rescue in Wantagh from an overcrowded Southern shelter. In rural states, Beagles and other hunting hounds are often abandoned, shot, starved or left to die when they are no longer useful as hunting dogs. Sweet Pea is the second pregnant Beagle Last Hope has taken from Kentucky.
The first one's pregnancy came as a surprise. Last Hope paid to have Alexis spayed before transport. The KY shelter forgot to mention their clinic was too busy and hadn't examined her, or done so. No one here could figure out why she was putting on so much weight until suspicions were confirmed days before she whelped. Soon after our epiphany, Alexis delivered eight pups, in a foster home. Her baby Beagles were distinguished by their colored ribbons, and eventually the family went to loving homes.
Six months later: delivery deja vu. Sue Butz, veteran Beagle foster Mom offered to care for another pregnant Beagle. Sweet Pea is so content to have someone finally pay attention to her. She whimpers softly when pet as if she is telling her tale of woe.
When Sweet Pea arrived, no one knew how far along she was, or whether the pups were full Beagles. Their paternity remains a mystery. An exam could not predict a due date so Sweet Pea was scheduled for an x-ray which can be more informative than a sonogram.
On May 21, Sweet Pea had prenatal x-rays to estimate how many pups she's carrying and when she will deliver. The gestation period for all dogs is nine weeks. Dr. Paul LaPorta, unofficial Beagle godfather, explained that x-rays don't reveal a head count until mineralization takes place. Veterinarians used to believe this occurred by the 49th day but the thinking now is by the 53rd. Before that point, it is too soon to see individual pup skeletons.
Sweet Pea was a cooperative patient for her films. The first x-ray uncovered a shocker. It seems that Sweet Pea has two BBs or some buckshot lodged near her hip which show up as transparent, white circles. This means she was used for target practice, or that her former owner tried to do away with her.
The x-rays look like tea leaves to me, yet Dr. LaPorta traced five or six pups and estimated that she would deliver no earlier than ten days from the x-ray, with a leeway of several more days. He joked that the fetuses were baying like real Beagles, and reminded Sue to watch for nesting behavior and to check for a drop in body temperature. Milk will not be evident until Puppy Eve.
Then the films were sent to a radiologist who differed a bit. He saw six to eight puppies and said Sweet Pea would whelp in two weeks. For the time being, we are waiting to be midwives, though to paraphrase Butterfly McQueen: "I don't know nothin' about birthin' B eagles."
"Trump" a stray GSP, about 8 years old, eluded capture while he meandered around N. Babylon. The Pointer seemed to linger on the former Guggenheim property, described in last week's "Pets" as the majestic estate where Col. M. Robert Guggenheim bred dogs, including Pointers, and hosted field trials from the 1920s to 1940s. It was as if this Pointer were a champion from the past revisiting old stomping grounds. Thus, we christened him "Trump" after "Trumpeter of Firenze", a Guggenheim field trial and bench show Pointer he resembles. Trump is a GSP with a characteristic docked tail but his coloring is typical of an English Pointer. The timing of his appearance, one week after my Guggenheim column, is a coincidence.
On May 22, Kristin Siarkowicz, ACO at Babylon Town Shelter, grabbed Trump after he trapped himself in a yard further north. She discovered that this dignified, gentle soul had a huge, ulcerated testicular mass, terribly calloused elbows, a lick granuloma and a limp. The calluses and leg wounds suggest he lived on cement, never knowing a comfy bed or blanket. The painful mass had been there for some time. He had no collar or microchip. So far no one is looking for a missing GSP.
Usually shelter dogs wait for their stray hold to be over before being neutered, but this was an emergency. Trump went right to Aldrich Hospital for surgery to remove the mass. His blood and heartworm tests were absolutely fine. We did a photo session at the vet and learned that he is camera shy, but completely housebroken. Knee and hip x-rays gave no evidence of being hit by a car, so on Friday, Trump had a testicular ablation which removes the scrotum too, in case the mass is malignant.
He spent the holiday weekend in a private room at the hospital. Kristin visited post-surgery. I brought him a rotisserie chicken on Saturday. What do you think? Do we adore this dog? "Trump" is a gem. Yes, I am partial to Pointers after spending years chasing after the 1887 Southards Pond burial site of Sensation, Westminster Kennel Club's Pointer mascot. You should see their profiles side by side.
While we wait for the results of Trump's biopsy, I am in a quandary whether to reach out to GSP Rescues or wait until we know more about the mass. By the time you read this, we may have the needed Pointer information, and we just might be passing out cigars that say: "It's a Beagle!"
Other Babylon Shelter (631-643-9270) Adoptables at 51 Lamar St. W. Babylon include: Cats- "Snowbelle"-Siamese mix; "Cody" Morris clone; kittens. Dogs: f. Border Collie mix pup found on Fire Island Ave.; m. Cocker Spaniel; m. Jack Russell mix; "Thumper" Hound mix; "Blondie"- lovely Pit trapped in St. Charles Cemetery.


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Hi Dr. Dick. I have a lot of thick body hair and I spend a lot of time and money keeping it trimmed. I even use Azulene Oil, which allegedly slows the rate of hair growth. I don't think it works although it makes my skin nice and soft. My question is: are there any products that work to slow, or stop hair grow? I would even consider hormonal treatment if it was safe. Thanks for your time. Your devoted fan; Ramon
Well, devoted fan Ramon, I'd be willing to bet that you're gonna be as successful in finding a hair growth inhibitor as other men have been in finding a hair growth accelerator. Which, for all intents and purposes, means not successful at all. Sorry!
And are you really serious about tampering with your natural hormonal balance for cosmetic purposes? My, my, my to what lengths we will go to compensate for, or alter something, we don't like about ourselves. Just imagine how vulnerable this makes you to the unscrupulous purveyors of the proverbial snake oil? I always say; desperate men make desperately wrong decisions.
I don't have any personal experience with any of the products you ask about. But I do have a whole lot of bear friends. So I quizzed them for some advice to pass on to you. Several of the men I spoke to confessed to having tried one or another non-prescription product for at least a short period of time. Some of my bear friends said they used one or another or several such products for a long enough time to say for certain that nothing they tried worked. No surprise there, I suppose.
Not one of my bear friends is currently experimenting with a hair growth-inhibiting product now. When asked why, every one of them said it was easier, cheaper, and less detrimental to their psyche to make peace with the fact that they are hairy guys…plain and simple.
What I did learn from my friends is that typically one uses a hair growth inhibitor after employing a method of hair removal (waxing, shaving, tweezing, etc.) in an attempt to slow the regrowth of the hair just removed. These products come as lotions, creams, or sprays and are applied directly to the area where the hair has been removed.
The claim is that the enzymes in many of these products can get into the hair follicle and affect the rate and texture of regrowth. Hair that does regrow is often finer, even if there's not less of it. At least that's the claim.
There are dozens of these over-the-counter products. And my research has also turned up a wealth of negative comments from disgruntled former users. Apparently some of these products are not only ineffective, but also dangerous. So beware!
Here's a tip: if you, or anyone else in my audience is thinking about plunking down hard-earned money for a product of dubious worth. I suggest you do an online search using the name of the product or the company producing it, along with the word "scam" or "complaints." In short order you will find what I found; there are a lot of very unhappy people who regret falling prey to the hype and being ripped off.
From what I can gather, electrolysis and laser hair removal are about the only permanent hair removal methods currently available. But even these techniques can be spotty, so to speak. Results can vary from person to person and there can even be regrowth in some cases.
In the end, there is but one undeniable fact: there is no published clinical data that backs up any claim that any of product or technique will slow or stop hair growth. With those odds against you, devoted fan Ramon, maybe it would be easier and way less expensive to simply embrace your inner bear.
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On July 15, 2010, Plaintiff filed a request for dismissal of this case with prejudice. This notice is made pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(i).
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Crysis 2, a sequel to a very popular FPS game was just recently released and already got a ton of positive reviews from what I've noticed. Many have already labeled it as one of the best games released this year. Personally, I don't agree.
While the game has a lot going for it: incredible graphics and relatively fun and unique gameplay, I don't think it brings anything revolutionary to the genre. It is a good and most importantly fun game, but it just doesn't keep me engaged and wanting more. But apparently I'm in a minority again, much like with my opinions on SWTOR's failure.
Judging by the fact that there are even strategy guides available for Crysis 2 the game must be selling insanely well. While I personally haven't read it, I guess having info on nanosuits and multiplayer maps could be useful.
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07 September 2011
Genealogy Conferences and Social Media Policy
Before I reply, I would greatly value your thoughts on this. I need to address these questions in particular:
Can you explain exactly WHY people feel compelled to tweet while the speaker is speaking? Why can't it wait until the end of the presentation? Who truly benefits from tweeting 'live' rather than when the speaker has finished?
Obviously it's fine to tweet a 5-minute warning that a session is about to start, but it's what happens during the presentation that is really the issue in this case. All comments will be gratefully received!
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I think Tweeting live means that you catch stuff before you forget it - particularly website addresses and quick little tips that you wouldn't think of otherwise. Not only is it a form of note-taking in my opinion, but it also brings exposure for the conference & speaker.ReplyDelete
If I have read interesting tweets from someone in a your class, I'm much more likely to want to go to your class in the future. These days, there are so many great speakers out there that figuring out who you want to see can dome down to who I've heard of. If one of my friends thinks you are a great speaker and recommends you, I'm much more likely to see you again.
It also keeps people who aren't at the event (for whatever reason) want to attend. And then we retweet stuff about the conference - making more people want to attend.
Thanks Elyse. I appreciate (and agree with) the points you've made. Personally I would like to see phones allowed if they are set to 'silent'. Evernote (which has phone apps, and which Thomas MacEntee recommends) seems like a great way to take notes (probably better than tweets). And in that case, it would presumably be just as easy to tweet or blog your comments at the end of the session rather than during it. (I'm playing Devil's Advocate here - asking questions that *I* have been asked. My opinion alone won't really help the organisers. They need to know what the majority of people think.)ReplyDelete
I tweet during a presentation to let people know I am attending a good presentation. I don't tend to tweet much detail apart from presenter and topic. I tend to blog more detail.ReplyDelete
I tweet during a presentation using a phone on silent (I feel a phone is less distracting than a computer) as I am usually too busy to tweet after the presentation. I tweet for the people not at the conference as a promotion for the speaker and the conference.
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Judy, I'm ambivalent about this. My view is that it would be more effective to tweet either immediately before (to encourage people to go) or immediately after (to share overall perspective in summary).ReplyDelete
If everyone was tweeting, who would really be engaged with the speaker's content? But that's just my view. However I do enjoy reading blogs which discuss the interest value of a presentation they've attended.
Great post and great comments. Here is the social media policy I devised for the current FGS 2011 conference. Feel free to use all or part as you see fit.
Hi Judy,ReplyDelete
Here is an example of conference twitter stream news in action.
In addition to the comments above, social media helps hype the conference, spread the word, gets news out to others beyond the organization who might not have known they existed. Twitter and Google+ are open forums from spreading news.
A good social media policy will stress that while the 'reporters' (tweeters, etc) can share happenings at the time they are not to give away ALL the good stuff. Speakers spend a lot of time preparing.
Social media reports are like teasers that may entice others to attend your conference next time.
Judy, I think the people above have eloquently said what I think.ReplyDelete
I can't imagine why conference organisers would want to ban live tweeting. Tweeting will not replace the experience of a live presentation but it gives readers some idea of what is going on in a presentation.
Live tweeting helps me to engage with a speaker's content and keeps my wandering mind on task. When I don't tweet I take copious notes to keep me on track. When in a great session some of these are worth sharing through tweets.
The live tweets combined in a stream with a tag provide an archive of conference highlights. I so enjoyed waking up this morning and reading through the tweets from FGS2011 - they gave me food for thought, made me want to be at the conference, told me about new speakers and indicated who I should watch out for to hear in future conferences.
21st century people enagage through social media - conference organisers need to recognise this and harness that media to draw in new genealogists. As Thomas has indicated a good social media policy that sets the groundrules is vital.
My thanks to everyone who commented here or via email. All of your comments will be helpful to conference organisers, and some addressed the original question, Why can't it wait until the end of the presentation? Who truly benefits from tweeting 'live' rather than when the speaker has finished? I had such an overwhelming response (some people have very strong feelings on this subject) that I've done a follow-up post.ReplyDelete
It really beats me why people want to Tweet at any conferences, and not just genealogy ones.ReplyDelete
Live blogging I can understand --writing comprehensive notes as a blog post, so that those who weren't there can get the gist of what happened. But tweets usually lack context and are frustrating rather than informative.
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So I've taken a week to hang out with my folks in the DC area so that they can spend time hanging out with their granddaughter and I can get some work done. One of the benefits of this trip is going through the few cases of wine I sent them the week before.
One of these cases included the a few Chilean wines from our Support Chile program, where every case sold donates $100 to the relief effort in Chile.
Two of these wines were tasted over the weekend, both from Errazuriz -the Errazuriz Single Vineyard Carmenere and the Wild Ferment Chardonnay. I've tasted both before, but I loved re-tasting them because they were even better!
First, the Carmenere – if you aren't sure about Carmenere or have never tried it before, this is the bottle to try! Ripe, rich fruits are supported by lots of spice and hints of smoke. Great structure and balance between that fruit and spice. You can tell it's Carmenere from the flavors, but there are no bell pepper or green notes, something that occurs in Carmenere if the grapes are not ripened enough. I can assure you that the grapes used for Errazuriz ripened enough. I don't have a scale, nor do I rate wines, but I will say that this is the best example of Carmenere I have yet tasted.
Next up, the Wild Ferment Chardonnay – I drank this with my dad as he is not a fan of big, buttery, over-oaked Chardonnay. And while this is not big or over-oaked, the nose certainly gives away it's Chardonnay, and one that used oak. New oak. So if you are not a fan of any oak, this is not the wine for you. But if you like a wine that is balanced with oak, you will enjoy this bottling. There are ripe, tropical fruits, baked apples, a bit of vanilla spice, roasted nuts and toast. But on the palate this is all well-balanced by bright acidity and the finish is quite long. Don't get me wrong – this is a creamy, luscious Chardonnay. But a well-done one for a nice price.
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ZAGG has announced a new duo of iPad keyboards at the ongoing IFA technology show in Berlin, Germany. The new keyboards are designed specifically for the new iPad and offer a new magnetic closing system which ZAGG claims protects the iPad screen from any scratches or smudges.
Different from the original ZAGGkeys accessory, the ZAGGkeys PRO and PRO Plus utilize an innovative magnetic closure to secure the iPad, and protect the screen from scratches and smudges. The patented keyboard design of both new products provides a natural typing experience in a compact layout, with dedicated function keys to operate specific iPad features. In addition, the ZAGGkeys PRO Plus features optional backlighting for full keyboard use without the need for another light.
ZAGG also announced three new gaming headsets, one designed specifically for mobile gamers. The Caliber Stealth has inline controls and everything you would need for gaming voice connection on the move. The new keyboards should be available direct from ZAGG by the end of September. The expected retail price for the ZAGGkeys PRO will be $99 but if you fancy a bit of back light action, the ZAGGkeys PRO Plus will set you back an additional $30 coming in at $129. Both products look extremely thin and do compliment the style of the new iPad. The question is, do you really need a keyboard for your iPad?
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The next show at the Royal George Theatre mainstage will be "Motherhood the Musical," a carefully targeted commercial show with mothers of all stripes in its marketing sights. "We have high hopes for a nice long stay in Chicago," said producer Alan Glist, the chairman of the Florida-based GFour Productions.
"Motherhood the Musical," which premiered in Fort Lauderdale in 2010, has already been seen in Atlanta, Philadelphia and a few other cities. A national tour of Australia also is underway. The show follows the lives of three different kinds of mothers - one of whom works, one of whom stays at home with her children and one of whom has been through a divorce and is raising a child alone. In the setup to what's essentially a book musical, these assorted moms are throwing a baby shower for a young mother-to-be, who inaccurately assumes that motherhood is easy.
"We think the show reaches the hearts of mothers of all ages," said Glist, whose wife, Kathi Glist, is a co-producer, "and of the men who love them."
The Chicago production will be new, featuring a cast of local Equity performers singing a (mostly) original score from writer and composer Sue Fabisch. Glist said that he hopes the Chicago production, directed by Lisa Shriver, will become "the springboard for an off-Broadway production," most likely at New World Stages.
GFour Productions currently presents "Menopause, The Musical" in several markets, including at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. A longstanding dispute with Jeanie Linders, the creator of the show, was settled in December, Glist said, giving GFour exclusive rights to present "Menopause" in the United States for the next seven years. In a telephone interview, Linders said that the terms of the settlement mandated it not be discussed.
The Glists acknowledge that "Menopause" reached its audience in spite of poor reviews. But "Motherhood," they said, has been well received by critics, some of whom are also moms.
"Motherhood the Musical" begins previews March 30 at the Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St., and opens April 12. Tickets will be on sale initially through May 20.


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thenetbaron needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 94 designs submitted by 22 freelance designers.
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We are a lifestyle brand focusing on the boston area. The online magazine will follow the lives of interesting people in the boston, Massachusetts.
Adults between 21 -45 in the boston region.
An idea we currently have been thinking of involves incorporating the heart symbol in a logo design but with a special emphasis on the typeface for "the bean". This is just an idea and we are open to the hottest expression of a logo for the online magazine.
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And grace my fears relieved. How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed. Through many
dangers, toils and snares I have already come; 'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far And grace will lead me
home. The Lord has promised good to me His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be, As
long as life endures. Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, and mortal life shall cease, I shall possess
within the veil, A life of joy and peace. When we've been there ten thousand years Bright shining as the sun,
We've no less days to sing God's praise Than when we've first begun. traditional hymn - john newton - 1760 c.e.
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It was a beautiful night for Chamber's latest Summer Block Party.
There was actual mingling up and down Main Street in downtown Crookston Thursday evening, during the Chamber and Visitor Bureau's latest Summer Block Party, known as the Main Street Mingle. There was food, music, promotions and other specials at participating businesses and a fair amount of mingling.
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5.0 Mustang & Super FordsNews & Views
5.0 Showcase May 2013
The Chosen Few
War Eagles
As Mustang enthusiasts, many of us are drawn to the aircraft of the same name—the P-51 Mustang. Many Mustang shows have P-51s present so the road-going variant can be photographed with the winged horse. Alex Alba took the opportunity to do just that at the War Eagles Museum in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, with his '65 coupe (Alex's high school car back in the early '90s) and '87 GT. Though we love the early Mustangs as much as the next guy, we'll focus on Alex's GT. The El Paso-resident has practically converted the GT into a '93 Cobra by adding the requisite body mods, Bullitt wheels, a Saleen rear wing, and a five-lug conversion featuring disc brakes out back.
Switching Sides
Tony Kunkel's email address starts with MoparDude so maybe he's slowly moving over to the good side. This '96 GT is a good start. It's equipped with a Cobra front bumper cover, Cobra replica wheels, tinted headlights, and tinted side markers. On the performance side, Tony's GT features a C&L Performance upper intake and a BBK Performance throttle body. We're sure more mods are to follow.
Detroit Blast
Growing up in Detroit, John Andres learned to love and respect all sorts of muscle cars. His dad was a Chevy man and pretty much pushed John in that direction. Of course, like most kids, John rebelled against that notion, going in the opposite direction.
"I previously owned an '88 GT with T-tops, a 306, and a C4 trans," John said. "My dad didn't care much for it simply because it wasn't a Chevy." It's safe to say John's dad wouldn't be too happy about his current '93 coupe. Unfortunately, John's dad has passed on, and even though it wouldn't be his dad's first choice, John thinks he would've respected the work that went into it.
The notch was originally a four-cylinder car, but these days a 357ci Windsor with GT-40 heads, an Edelbrock intake, Holley 750 four-barrel carburetor, and long-tube headers fills the engine bay. It's backed up by an X-shape crossover pipe, a Tremec TKO 600, and a soon-to-be installed 150hp shot of NOS goodness. When the spray comes on board, John's gonna have a blast thanks to the TKO combined with 3.73 gears out back in the 8.8 rear with a spool.


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Tellock's Hill Woods
September 2, 2012 by Judy Trull
We have learned of a spot within several miles of our bed and breakfast that is a true "climax" forest. The climax forest is the final growth stage showing the most mature trees. As the trees grow older, they die and topple to the ground, which adds more layers to the already thick decaying matter on the floor of the woods, which gives life to the next round of flowers and trees. The trees can range up to 120 feet high and 200 years in age, and beneath the trees lay beautiful woodland wildflowers. Trillium, Dutchman's breeches, the Trout Lily, Hepaticas and Bishops Cap to name a few. There are rare tree frogs, and red backed and blue spotted salamanders as well. Tellock's Hill Woods was designated a State Natural Area in 1972 by the Tellock family. Another treasure in our own backyard, what else will we discover just over the next hill or around the next curve right here in our own Waupaca County?


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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The long-tailed, orange-furred, big-eyed olinguito - said to resemble a cross between a house cat and a teddy bear - is the newest mammal and the first carnivore discovered in the Americas in 35 years, the Smithsonian Institution announced on Thursday.
Native to the high, misty cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador, the olinguito is the smallest member of the raccoon family, according to Kristofer Helgen, a Smithsonian scientist who recognized it as a distinct species 10 years ago.
The "aha" moment occurred not in a South American forest but at Chicago's Field Museum, the creature's discoverer, Helgen said at a news briefing.
"I pulled out a drawer ... and said 'Wow,'" Helgen recalled of his first view of a long-dead 20th century specimen, which had been identified as a related species, the olingo. "It was like nothing I'd ever seen before."
Helgen said the teeth and skull of the specimen were much different from those of an olingo, which is larger and has more prominent ears than the olinguito.
He said he could have published this finding in a scientific journal then, but in the interest of being thorough, he sought out colleagues to confirm the existence of the new species in its natural habitat.
Olinguitos are considered carnivores, even though they eat mostly fruit, Helgen said. These creatures have teeth that look fully capable of eating meat, he added.
They have thick, woolly fur that is brighter than that of the more drab-colored Olingos. Olinguitos are about 2.5 feet (.76 meter) long and weigh about 2 pounds (900 grams). Males and females are about the same size, and females raise a single baby at a time, the scientists said.
Olinguitos are hard to spot in the cloud forests of the northern Andes, which are thickly wooded and often shrouded in fog or mist with elevations of 5,000 to 9,000 feet above sea level. Largely nocturnal, they spend most of their time in the forest canopy and are adept at jumping from tree to tree.
Helgen and his team closely observed the animal's habits and environment. Andean cloud forests are considered unique ecosystems because of the variety of species they support, but they are being deforested to make way for agriculture, urbanization and the illegal drug trade.
The team estimated that 42 percent of the olinguito's historic habitat has been converted to human use, but Helgen stressed that the new species is not highly endangered.
While the olinguito is new to science, with an official name of Bassaricyon neblina, it has been seen by humans and misidentified for decades. It was identified by genetic analysis at the National Zoo in Washington. The research was published on Thursday in the peer-reviewed journal ZooKeys.
One olinguito misclassified as an olingo even made a tour of U.S. zoos in the 1960s and 1970s, dying in 1976 at the Bronx Zoo without ever breeding.
"She wasn't being picky, it just wasn't the same species," Helgen said.
The discovery of the olinguito was part of a comprehensive study of olingos. Helgen said that in the course of this project he and his team have made what they believe to be even bigger discoveries, but it could take another decade to announce them.
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You can quickly create a named range in Excel, but it doesn't automatically expand to include new items that are added at the end of the list. However, a dynamic Excel named list grows automatically, so here's how to create that type of list.
Create a Dynamic Named Range
If you plan to add new items to a list, create a dynamic named range, by using an OFFSET formula. In this example, the formula entered in the Refers to box is:
- Using cell B1 as the reference cell, the list will start 1 row down, and 0 columns to the right.
- It counts all the items entered in column B, and subtracts 1, because the list won't include the heading in B1.
- The list will be 2 columns wide.
Then, as new items are added to the list, the dynamic named range will automatically expand to include them.
Video: Dynamic Excel Named List
To see the steps for creating a quick named range and a dynamic named ranged, you can watch this video tutorial.


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(Washington, D.C.) March 6, 2012 –The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, is proud to announce the winners of the Share the Experience photo contest. This annual contest encourages amateur photographers to explore the nation's federal lands and share their experiences by capturing and submitting their favorite shots. The winning picture will be featured on the 2013 Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
This year, Glen Maki of Wofford Heights, California received the grand prize for his photo of an outdoor enthusiast kayaking through the raging white water of the mighty Kern River in California's Sequoia National Forest. In addition to his photo being featured on next year's Federal Recreational Lands Pass, Mr. Maki will receive a four day/three night trip for four people to a National Recreation Area of his choosing, a Magellan GPS eXplorist 610, a REI gift card and a Federal Recreational Lands Pass.
First prize went to Vanessa Lau of Springfield, Virginia for her photo of Montana's Glacier National Park. Gilda Brasch from Pacific Palisades, California received second prize for her photo of a sea turtle in Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park in Hawaii and third prize went to Laura Vu of Fort Worth, Texas for her photo of Ouachita National Forest in central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma.
This year's honorable mention recipients are: Ilene Eberly of Stone Harbor, New Jersey; Jeremy Evans of Valencia, California; Michael Hamilton of Santa Fe, New Mexico; Jeanne Johnson of Land O Lakes, Florida; Michael Kirkland of Chicago, Illinois; Raghuveer Makala of Sunnyvale, Calfornia; Craig McCaskill of Boulder, Colorado; Eve Schrank of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Chris Summitt of Tuscon, Arizona; and Murrey Walker of Branson, Missouri.
In total, 14,886 photos were submitted over the course of the contest, which ran from June 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. A complete list of winners and honorable mentions and their photos are available for viewing at www.nationalparks.org/our-work/campaigns-initiatives/share-experience-photo-contest/2012-share-experience.
Share the Experience is the official photo contest of America's national parks and federal recreation lands. Sponsored by the National Park Foundation in partnership with the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Forest Service, the contest entries showcase the more than 500 million acres of federal lands and draws entries from all across the United States.
Find out more about the work of the National Park Foundation and how to help at www.nationalparks.org.


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htown needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 32 designs submitted by 12 freelance designers.
Craft Guild of Dallas
The Guild has fully equipped studios for clay, bookbinding, and metals, and provides studio space for painting, drawing, fiber, and other media classes and workshops as well.
They are wanting to appeal to a younger demographic. They are currently attracting late 40's to 60's. They are wanting to get some younger students in the school.
They two sites that they like are:
These two sites are quite different but what they are wanting is something clean and pretty simple. the colors they are wanting to use are the same colors that are in there logo. ( I will attach in comments, if not, please request) I am not sure why they do not let you upload supporting documents here.
I just need a template design type site. Much of what I have seen here is very good. Please contact me if you need more information to help you in your design.


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Like nitrogen application, seeding rates have long vexed farmers. Since not all parts of the field are equal, you may be seeding above or below the soil's potential with just one seeding rate. This story will focus upon work to vary seeding rates according to soil productivity and if farmers can use the technology.
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A young ellie is protected by two bigger ones at Erindi Private Game Reserve in Namibia.
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A boat trip in the waters around Walvisbaai in Namibia is the perfect way to photograph pelicans in flight in the early morning light
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New President Leads Battle to Halt Persecution
April 2010 | Television wildlife presenter Chris Packham, as the new President of the Hawk and Owl Trust, is calling for a complete end to the shooting of birds of prey. He is spearheading the Trust's crusade to stop persecution of these magnificent creatures so that they can achieve their full potential.
"The Hawk and Owl Trust feels that it is completely unacceptable for any bird of prey to be killed – and should remain absolutely illegal. It is time for all who want to make Britain a better place for birds of prey to take a firm stand," said Chris. "We want to see the bad old days, when land managers tended to reach for the shotgun first, consigned to the past.
"Yes, birds of prey are predators – but predation is both natural and essential for life. It drives evolution through natural selection and improves the genetic stock – the fitness – of both predator and prey species."
The Hawk and Owl Trust is a national charity working to conserve wild birds of prey and their habitats. Chris has supported it since his youth when he and fellow members helped to warden the UK's remnant population of red kites, which were just hanging on in mid Wales. More recently he has given up his time to help the Trust in a number of ways, including launching its Adopt a Box scheme in 1992.
Chris said: "Birds of prey are protected by law and there's a very good reason for that. They are a crucial part of our natural environment – in fact, key indicators of its health – but are only just recovering from centuries of persecution, habitat loss and, in the 20th century, drastic pollution from now-banned pesticides. Numbers are still way below what they were before the gung-ho persecution of the 19th century when birds of prey, seen as a threat to game, were poisoned, trapped or shot. Egg collectors and taxidermists also helped to push many species towards extinction.
"Unfortunately, the RSPB's latest Birdcrime figures include 210 reports of shooting and destruction of birds of prey in one year. That's 210 too many – and those are only the incidents that are actually reported!"
The Trust's firm stand against persecution – of any kind – reflects its commitment to helping bird of prey populations reach their full potential. Through its education centres and community projects, it is helping young and old to appreciate the importance of birds of prey. By supporting practical research it is increasing knowledge and understanding of them. Within the limits of its resources, it is backing with expert advice and practical conservation action anyone who wants to help them by reversing the great loss of habitat.
"We have a great track record of working on our own reserves and with others across the UK to create and manage vital habitat for birds of prey and the whole web of life on which they depend," explained Chris.
"In the case of the barn owl, the Trust's work with farmers and other land managers to improve habitat and provide nest sites has demonstrated conclusively the effectiveness of this approach.
"Similarly, the Trust is proving highly successful in creating habitat for marsh harriers on its own Sculthorpe Moor Reserve in North Norfolk, in restoring land for hobbies and buzzards on its Shapwick Moor Reserve on the Somerset Levels, and in managing Fylingdales Moor conservation area in North Yorkshire for merlin, short-eared owl and harriers.
"The Hawk and Owl Trust is keen to support the rural economy and if people feel that birds of prey have an economic impact we will work with them to secure a solution.
"But there is no excuse for shooting birds of prey, poisoning them or crushing their eggs – these are all 19th century reactions. There are other solutions today. Whether the problem is real or merely perceived, the last thing anyone should do is reach for a gun. Killing birds of prey is completely unacceptable under any circumstances. Where populations of other species are declining we need to identify the cause and not blindly blame birds of prey when farmland and songbird numbers, for example, are down primarily because of habitat loss."
Hawk and Owl Trust Policy
- The Hawk and Owl Trust wants to see birds of prey reaching their full potential as a vital and beautiful part of the UK environment.
- The Hawk and Owl Trust will support anyone – landowners, farmers, householders – wanting to improve habitat and nesting places for birds of prey, through expert advice and practical action, as far as our resources allow.
- The Hawk and Owl Trust wants to see birds of prey universally recognised, as top of the natural food chain, for their vital role as indicators of the health of the environment we all share.
- The Hawk and Owl Trust will share the beauty of birds of prey, and help people understand and appreciate them through its education service, its reserves, outreach to landowners and community projects.
- The Hawk and Owl Trust deplores illegal persecution of birds of prey and sees its complete cessation as an urgent priority for all in the countryside.
- The Hawk and Owl Trust calls for any alternative to be sought to lethal control where humans come into conflict with birds of prey.


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Prospective students willing to enroll in Boston MA law universities should ask themselves several questions, such as do you want to attend an online law school or a traditional law university?
Which Boston MA Law Universities
This decision may well be based upon your personal circumstances : maybe you need to work part-time or full time or are raising a family while you attend law school in Boston MA but whatever your situation, the most important decision you will make is deciding where to go to school for the next 2 to 5 years of your life.
How to Choose among Boston MA Law Universities
Here are some of the questions you should be asking yourself as you go through the process of selecting which law schools, law colleges or law universities in Boston MA to attend :
– Does the lawschool offer the undergraduate or graduate degree you want? (e.g., AA, BA, MS, MSc, …)
– Is the Boston MA public or private law university tuition affordable? Will you need law school financial aid?
– Are the school's graduates successful in landing the types of jobs you would like to land yourself in Boston MA? Often the Office of Career Services will have detailed statistics available.
– Is the law curriculum as broadly or as narrowly focused or as flexible as you would like, with all the majors and minors of your interest?
– Is the law class schedule flexible enough for you to meet your other commitments in Boston MA?
– Do the accommodations (classrooms, media centers, libraries, housing facilities, etc.) meet your needs?
There are many other factors to consider, such as law school rankings for example. As a matter of fact, some of the best international law universities belong to the powerful Ivy League which is an association of eight universities and colleges in the northeast United States, comprising Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, the University of Pennsylvania, and Yale.
However, you should make sure the law universities you will be applying to in Boston MA are accredited by local or international organizations.