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Zealous Art Studio
This exceptional art gallery features local artists - paintings, photography, ceramics, and woodworking. Also offered are children's art classes as well as pottery classes. Open: Monday thru Saturday: 10 am - 7 pm.
CITY: Freeport
You Gotta Be Kidding
One of the many unique, specialty shops that call Galena home, find collectibles: such as, Coke/Pepsi memorabilia, Barbie dolls, banks, signs and hard-to-find gifts.
CITY: Galena
Yellow Creek Quilt Designs
Gift and quilt shop offering fabric, notions, quilting accessories, and many specialty gift items including wine accessories, wall art, Willow Tree and Williraye Studio. Open: Monday thru Thursday: 11 am - 7 pm; Friday: 11 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm.
CITY: Pearl City
Wooden Wardrobe
Fun! Fun! Fun! Women's clothing, Polish Pottery, custom fine woodworking, Trollbeads, vintage personalized signs, Venesha Angora, West Highland Terrier puppies.
CITY: Galena
Wooded Wonderland Country Store
One-of-a-kind handcrafted home furnishings. Vintage relics, all natural honey, organic jams and other unique handcrafted gift items.
CITY: Galena
Wooded Wonderland
Located on a unique parcel of land in the heart of Jo Daviess County and Galena, Illinois, Wooded Wonderland is home to numerous unmatched environmental aspects. Native prairies, with many rare plant species, hardwood forests, rolling hills, unique fossil discoveries, and endangered wildlife. Wooded Wonderland gives you the opportunity to pick your own blueberries and taste locally produced honey. Organically grown. Call for availability. Sawmill tours available.
CITY: Galena
Willow Lake Greenhouse
A full line of bedding, vegetable, herb, perennial, specialty and heritage plants, plus hanging baskets are offered. Open: Late April thru late June: Monday thru Friday: 10 am - 5:30 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm; Sunday: (May only): Noon - 4 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Wild Birds Unlimited
Enhance your enjoyment of nature with birdfeeders, birdbaths, garden accents, nature-inspired gifts, books, binoculars, children's educational toys and more.
CITY: Galena
West Street Sculpture Park, LLC
Wander through this outdoor gallery of large steel sculptures by award-winning local artist John Martinson. On-site metal studio. Open daily.
CITY: Galena
Wall of Yarn
This small shop offers a wide variety of yarns, needles and accessories. Classes in knitting, crochet and weaving are also offered. Open: Monday, Thursday, Friday: 9 am- 5 pm; Tuesday: 11 am - 9 pm; Wednesday and Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Wagner's Business Products/Furniture
This is a full-service office products store with gift and luggage department, including special stationery items.
CITY: Freeport
Vintaj Earth
A place where inspiration grows. We offer handmade, natural brass jewelry, plus pottery and art by local & self-representing artists.
CITY: Galena
Vignettes of Galena
Full-service interior design; offering drapery, blinds, home furnishings, carpeting, lighting, hardwood & tile flooring.
CITY: Galena
Vanderheyden Furniture
Specialty gifts including lamps and pictures. Full line of fine furniture, bedding & flooring showroom and window treatment design center.
CITY: Stockton
Uniquely Yours Quilt Shop
Enjoy this store offering over 7000 bolts of the finest quality 100% cotton quilting fabric, quilt books, patterns, supplies and classes. Original designs and patterns plus kits galore. Open: Tuesday thru Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm; Sunday, Monday and Evenings: by appointment.
CITY: Freeport
Towne Rebel
For over a decade, Towne Rebel has been offering an eclectic mix of women's clothing, home decor and small furnishings. French country home décor. Hand-knit, cotton sweaters. Timeworks, Inc. clocks. Quilted linens for tables/bedding. Decorative/usable canister sets for kitchen.
CITY: Galena
Torkelson Cheese Company
"World Champion" Brick and Muenster Cheese, along with 45 other varieties of quality cheeses, sold at factory direct prices. Watch cheese-making through demonstration window; best viewing is 8 am - 10 am. Open: Monday thru Friday: 8 am - 3 pm; Saturday: 8 am - 1 pm.
CITY: Lena
Timothy's Table
A unique bulk and specialty food store cross merchandised with complimentary accessories. This store is simply one of a kind.
CITY: Galena
The Shop on the Hill
Antiques fill the entire first floor of Victorian home. This is an old general line antique shop that has been in business for more than 25 years. Glassware, furniture, tools, books, primitives, toys, collectibles and more!
CITY: Elizabeth
The Red Barn
A great stop on your trip, offering gourmet foods, gifts, seasonal wines and craft beers. Gift baskets are our specialty. Thirty flavors of whole bean of ground coffee on hand at all times. Browse through two floors of gifts to fit anyone's liking. Open Sunday: Noon to 4 pm; Monday thru Thursday: 11 am - 5 pm; Friday and Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm
CITY: Lena
The Museum Gift and Book Shop
Your premier source for souvenirs, gifts and books of historical nature including Galena, Grant, Civil War, lead mining and steamboating.
CITY: Galena
The Mill Furnishings and Design
The Mill is nestled among the hills of Northern Illinois, on the way to Galena. Large furniture showroom, including flooring, bedding and accessories. Full-service consultants on staff. A nice drive for "nice" furniture.
CITY: Lena
The Milagro Studio
Contemporary gold/silver jewelry, precious/semi-precious stones, hand wrought on premises.
CITY: Galena
The Historic Main Streets of Jo Daviess County
The historic Main Streets throughout Jo Daviess County in northwest Illinois offer a range of regional specialties and unique finds.
CITY: Galena
The Great Galena Peddlery
Teas, herbs and spices from around the world. Teapots, infusers, pepper mills, mortar and pestles, gourmet foods and hard-to-find ingredients.
CITY: Galena
The Grateful Gourmet Co.
A unique kitchenware and specialty food store for the gourmet chef in all of us.
CITY: Galena
The Gilded Cage
Vintage at heart painted cottage furniture, antiques, unique one of a kind pieces.
CITY: Mount Carroll
The Galena Antique Mall
More than 55 dealers: antiques, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, old toys. Two miles east of Galena.
CITY: Galena
The Driftless Area Stillroom
The Driftless Area Stillroom is now located at the SHOPS@GLENVIEW. We offer outstanding domestic and worldwide wine selection of cheeses, meats, foodstuffs and a rotating selection of house made goods, housewares and more. We focus on local, organic, and sustainable purveyors. Join us Sundays for food and drink on the veranda.
CITY: Mount Carroll
The Clothes Bin & Gift Shop
Designer-inspired clothing, jewelry, purses, home décor & so much more. Free yourself from the ordinary! Stop, shop, have fun!
CITY: Elizabeth
The Blueberry Cottage
More than 30 years in business selling enamelware, metal plate displays, dishes, candles, linens, seasonal ornamentation and pet goodies.
CITY: Galena
The Atomic Toy Co.
Nostalgic-style toy store that will have you feeling 10-years-old again. All of the toys you grew up with and more.
CITY: Galena
T and D Toy & Hobby
T and D Toy & Hobby specializes in diecast toys, both old and new, but also offers new and old model kits, including resin kits, hobby paints and tools, and model railroading items. Open: Monday thru Friday: 11 am - 12:30 pm; 3 pm - 5:30 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 3 pm
CITY: Freeport
Susan Shire Antiques
Quality primitives antiques shop on historic Peoria-Galena Trail, located behind our restored 1861 limestone house in beautiful Pleasant Valley.
CITY: Mount Carroll
A gallery of handmade pottery and art by local artists and the studio of Adrienne Seagraves and Stephanie O'Shaughnessy.
CITY: Elizabeth
Studio 218 Salon and Spa
Full-service salon and spa offering cuts, color, waxing, facials, massage, body wraps and more. Plus spa parties, make-up, ear piercing, keratin smoother, Brazillian gel manicures, blowouts and pedicures.
CITY: Freeport
Stones Hallmark
Beautiful Hallmark gift store offering cards, Christmas ornaments, collectibles, ladies accessories, Fannie May and much more. Open: Sunday; 11 am - 5 pm; Monday thru Friday: 9 am - 8 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 5:30 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Stone House Pottery & Gallery
Stone House Pottery & Gallery has much to offer visitors. Gallery openings, demonstrations and 2-day Glaze & Graze classes are bound to keep participants entertained. Functional and decorative pottery, tiles, figurative bronzes, featuring area artists work, as well.
CITY: Galena
Stephenson County Historical Museum Gift Shop
Museum gift shop in the beautiful Oscar Taylor home offering unique gifts, historical books and toys, including books on local history, plus Rawleigh and McNess products.
CITY: Freeport
Stephenson County Farmers Market
This farmers market offers a large variety of local produce, eggs, meat, local honey, baked goods and knife sharping. May thru October: Saturday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm; Tuesday: Noon - 4:00 pm
CITY: Freeport
Something Special
Covers a wide variety of your shopping needs from quality sportswear to elegant attire. Gifts, children's books and more can also be found.
CITY: Elizabeth
Something Special
Novelty infant to toddler clothing & accessories. Polish Pottery, Bonn Bons & Metalsmiths Sterling, Lifetime Candles, custom signs, Angora coats.
CITY: Galena
Slumberland Furniture
Midwest's leading mattress retailer, including Sealy, Simmons, Stearns & Foster and Tempur-Pedic. Plus furniture and accessorites for the entire home at a price for all budgets. Open: Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm; Monday thru Friday: 9 am - 8 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 5:30 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Slumber, Inc.
Boutique specializing in the best in comfortable sleepwear, lingerie, loungewear for women of all ages, sizes XS to 3X.
CITY: Galena
Skidmore Art Gallery
Skidmore Art Gallery original artwork by professional artist Mark Skidmore. See artists at work. Art classes for all ages.
CITY: Galena
Simply Elegant Boutique
Real fashion for real women = real possibilities. Women's apparel and accessory boutique, also offering personal fittings and wardrobing consultations.
CITY: Galena
Signature Woodworking
Combining old-world joinery and the accuracy of modern-day machinery and the desire to produce the highest quality custom cabinets, furniture and mill work.
CITY: Savanna
The shops @glenview are located on the first floor of the Historic Hotel Glenview where you will find the dabluz boutique, Driftless Area Stillroom and more! Check out our website for a full listing of all the great things our vendors have to offer.
CITY: Mount Carroll
Shearer's World of Variety
Downtown retail store -- antiques and collectibles.
CITY: Lanark
Serendipity Candy
Browse the selection of gourmet chocolates, nostalgic candy, Jelly Belly's, M&M colorworks, candy bouquets, and the large offering of sugar-free candy. Visit us on Facebook.
CITY: Freeport
Seasons Remembered
A season for everyone. From St. Patrick's Day to Christmas, plus many more exciting, unique gifts and collectibles.
CITY: Galena
Savvy Scavengers
An eclectic experience women of all ages will enjoy; unique, name brand and more of apparel, shoes, jewelry and purses.
CITY: Galena
Savvy Scavengers
Overstock & more – unique selection of women's apparel and accessories. Come find our finds.
CITY: Stockton
Savanna Marketplace
Featuring local and Illinois made gifts, foods, and specialties. Enjoy specialty coffees, muffins, desserts and other goodies in their historic building built in 1906 which boasts the original art deco soda fountain from the 30's.
CITY: Savanna
Rustic River Finds, Inc.
Rustic River is a collection of handcrafted jewelry, specialty beads, Vintaj & unique finds. Our shop is inspired by nature.
CITY: Galena
Royal Oaks Antiques and Collectables
This shop offers antique furniture, lamps, collectible cash registers, 50s memorabilia and historic Freeport items. Open Tuesday thru Wednesday: 10 am - 4 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Rite-Way Furniture and Appliance
Home furnishings, accessories, furniture, appliances, bedding and carpet.
CITY: Freeport
Red's Iron Yard & Wholesale Barn-Country & Western
Unique country & western. Handmade home and garden décor. Life size die cast animals. Wooden wheeled wagons, buggies and sleighs.
CITY: Galena
Red's Bronzing
Hand-stripping and refinishing of wood. Buffing and lacquering of all metals.
CITY: Freeport
Looking for something beyond the ordinary? Poopsie's is the place for you! Toys, frames, books, jewelry and one-of-a-kind art.
CITY: Galena
Whimsical gifts for all ages; things you don't need but absolutely have to have. Everyone loves Pollyhops.
CITY: Galena
Pine Summit Tree Farm
Pick your own Christmas trees, custom saw-milling, and nursery stock.
CITY: Cedarville
Pinder Pottery Inc.
Unique hand-thrown stoneware pottery. See website for class schedule and show listings. Open by appointment.
CITY: Galena
Picker's Place
Antiques furniture, glassware, lamps, advertising signs, and collectibles. Open: Spring and Summer: Daily: 8 am - Dusk; Fall and Winter: Daily: 8 am - 5:30 pm.
CITY: Eleroy
Phat Quarters, Inc.
A quilt shop offering more than 2,000 bolts of fabric, patterns, notions, classes, Horn cabinets and Bernina sewing machines/products.
CITY: Galena
Peace Of The Past
Interesting antiques and collectibles surrounded by 30,000 well organized used books, pottery, jewelry, art, albums, primitives, advertising, more. Huge inventory.
CITY: Galena
Pat's Country House Grocery
One of the county's oldest grocery stores, offering hand-cut steaks and pork, with homemade brats, sausage, pizza, cheese/deli trays, fruit baskets.
CITY: Scales Mound
Orangeville Farmers Market
Enjoy fresh produce, fresh baked goods, crafts and more provided by local farmers. Open: 8 am - Noon. First Saturday in July through Second Saturday in October.
CITY: Orangeville
One More Time Antiques
Repurposed furnishings, antiques, and primitives fill this unique shop in historic downtown Freeport.
CITY: Freeport
One Eleven Main
A great selection of local Galena products and unique items to meet your entertainment needs.
CITY: Galena
Old Blacksmith Shop Mercantile
Hand-forged gifts with the distinctive 'Galena' stamp, made in an authentic 1897 blacksmith shop. Special orders welcome.
CITY: Galena
Ochs Tree Farm
Located on 55 acres of hilly countryside south of Galena, visitors during the last 27 years have enjoyed the holiday tradition of choosing and cutting their very own Christmas trees of 10 different varieties. Ochs offers for sale fresh wreaths and provides a warming house for everyone to share stories in.
CITY: Galena
Northwest Design
Glass studio nestled in the hills offers a shopping experience. Local glass artists at work using lampwork and fusing techniques.
CITY: Stockton
New Earth Inc.
Pet-friendly, specialty store for your beloved animals. We also carry animal-themed products, local designs, pet food and treats.
CITY: Galena
Nature's Way Nutrition Center
A complete line of natural and organic foods, vitamins, cosmetics, groceries, wheat-free products, books and more. All products are free of colorings, preservatives, and chemicals.
CITY: Freeport
Nature's Treasures
Wonderful gifts and birdhouses by local artists. Specializing in organic gardening supplies, fountains, wind chimes, metaphysical crystals. Friendly, helpful service!
CITY: Stockton
Natural Water Gardens
Quality water gardening materials for the professional or hobbyist. Plus gifts, garden accessories, aquatic plants, Japanese Koi, and stone.
CITY: Freeport
Napa Valley Salvage Company
Reimagined Vintage Furniture and home decor. California Shabby Chic. Join Napa Valley Salvage on Face Book, to see new reimagined furniture listed daily. Open: Monday thru Friday: 10 am 4 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 3 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Mrs. Mike's Potato Chips
Mrs. Mike's old-fashioned, open-kettle style potato chips are cooked in vegetable shortening with no cholesterol to provide a great potato taste. They also offer gourmet cheesy popcorn as well. The Freeport Pretzel Company, and other party/picnic items are also for sale at the factory retail store. Open: Monday thru Friday: 9 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 2 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio
Quality skin care and cosmetics, Vera Bradley quilted bags and accessories, and fun watches. Complimentary makeover/lessons. Call for an appointment.
CITY: Freeport
Mean Bean Roasters
In-house custom coffee roasting. Yes, we roast in the store! Custom flavors, gifts, bring your attitude!
CITY: Galena
McArthurs Reclaimed Treasures Antiques
McArthurs specializes in reclaimed garden treasures and also has a wide variety of antiques, and collectibles on two floors. This wonderful shop is a must for lovers of garden antiques. Open: Sunday, Monday and Wednesday thru Saturday: 10 am - 4:30 pm.
CITY: Lena
Max Mitchell Fashion Accessories
Boutique offers the expected and unexpected of fashion accessories & gifts for both men & women, all at reasonable prices.
CITY: Galena
Massbach Ridge Winery Tasting Room
Join us and taste our award-winning wines; afterwards relax in the wine lounge with a glass of your favorite. While tasting wines, browse the gift shop stocked full of wine necessities and Massbach-branded apparel.
CITY: Galena
Massbach Ridge Winery
Sample award-winning, estate-grown wine while enjoying the breathtaking Jo Daviess County hills. Open daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., year round.
CITY: Elizabeth
Mary's Mantle
Come visit our unique Catholic Gift Store. Not only do we carry books and bibles, but we offer gifts from Russia, Yugoslavia, USA, and The Holy Land. Our "made in Freeport" assortment of crosses are a must see, and every inch of the store is filled with our rich tradition and faith. Our selections serve all denominations. We pride ourselves in the selection of jewelry, nativities, pictures, music, videos, rosaries, and baby items. We carry first communion dress as well as baptismal gowns. Yard statues make great house warming gifts. You will be greeted and welcomed by the friendly staff of Mary's Mantle. Open: Monday thru Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Market Street Commons at the Kraft Building
Market Street Commons is located in the heart of the Mt. Carroll historic district, in the old Kraft Building. The Kraft Building houses the community Welcome Center and Chamber of Commerce, along with shops.
CITY: Mount Carroll
Main Street Galena
Galena's historic Main Street -- named "Best Main Street in the Midwest" by Midwest Living magazine and one of America's Best Main Streets by Fodor's -- curves past nearly 100 19th-century storefronts. Galena looks much as it did during the time of the Civil War, although now the historic red brick buildings are home to charming boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. Galena is also known for its cozy lodgings, with quaint bed and breakfasts dotting the picturesque hillsides surrounding the town.
CITY: Galena
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
Used, out-of-print & antiquarian books in great condition. Browse 35 subjects! First editions, signed, collectible, plus historical autographs/maps. Member ABAA/PADA.
CITY: Galena
Modern boutique with a vintage flair. Fabulous shoes, clothing & jewelry. Galena's widest selection of hats. Look for sunflower logo.
CITY: Galena
Luecke's Antique Mall
A multi-dealer mall with a fine collection of antiques and collectibles located in the 1892 antique Blust Building.
CITY: Freeport
Luecke Jewelers Vintage Jewelry and Antiques
Largest collection of pre-owned estate jewelry and antiques in northern Illinois. Opened Monday thru Thursday and Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm; Friday: 9 am - 6 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Luecke Jewelers
Features fine jewelry and watches, custom desing and remounting, unique estate and antique jewelry. Complete repair service.
CITY: Freeport
Lily Pad Gardens And Nursery
Discover this shop offering annuals, perennials, aquatic plants, hanging baskets, traditional and unique flowering containers, garden seeds, a full garden center and garden-themed gifts, including bean pod candles, home decor, Dionis goat's milk bath products, Rhapsody candles, garden flags, and mailbox covers, willow benches and outdoor furniture. Fresh-cut Christmas trees, wreaths, and garland are available during winter season.
CITY: Lena
Lena Mercantile Company
Antiques, collectibles, gifts, Amish furniture and accessories, candy, clothing, toys and country store items. Also enjoy the Mercantile Eatery which serves delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, homemade desserts, and freshly ground and roasted gourmet coffee drinks. Open: Daily: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm. Lunch is served Monday thru Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm with coffee and desserts available daily, all hours.
CITY: Lena
Lena Farmer's Market
Local farmers offer this seasonal farmers market with a variety of locally grown seasonal produce, fruit, and baked goods. Open every Saturday from 8 am - 11 am, June 7 thru October 4.
CITY: Lena


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King cobra
|King cobra
|Captive specimen at the Cincinnati Zoo
|Conservation status
|Scientific classification
|O. hannah
|Binomial name
|Ophiophagus hannah
Cantor, 1836
Distribution of the king cobra
The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the world's longest venomous snake, with a length up to 18.5 to 18.8 ft (5.6 to 5.7 m).[1] This species, which preys chiefly on other snakes, is found predominantly in forests from India through Southeast Asia. The king cobra is considered to be a dangerous snake and has a fearsome reputation in its range,[2][3][4] although it typically avoids confrontation with humans if possible.[2] It is also considered culturally significant and has many superstitions around it.[5]
Despite its common name, this snake is not a member of the Naja genus ("true cobras") which contains most cobra species, but is the sole member of its own genus.
The king cobra averages at 3 to 4 m (9.8 to 13.1 ft) in length and typically weighs about 6 kg (13 lb). The longest known specimen was kept captive at the London Zoo, and grew to around 18.5 to 18.8 ft (5.6 to 5.7 m) before being euthanised upon the outbreak of World War II. The heaviest wild specimen was caught at Royal Island Club in Singapore in 1951, which weighed 12 kilograms (26 lb) and measured 4.8 m (16 ft), though an even heavier captive specimen was kept at New York Zoological Park and was measured as 12.7 kilograms (28 lb) at 4.4 m (14 ft) long in 1972.[6] The length and mass of the snakes highly depend on their localities and some other factors. Despite their large sizes, typical king cobras are fast and agile.[7] Some viper species, such as Eastern diamondback rattlesnakes and Gaboon vipers, often much shorter in length but bulkier in build, rival the King cobra in average weight and reportedly best them in maximum weight.[6]
The skin of this snake is either olive-green, tan, or black, and it has faint, pale yellow cross bands down the length of the body. The belly is cream or pale yellow, and the scales are smooth. Juveniles are shiny black with narrow yellow bands (can be mistaken for a banded krait, but readily identified with its expandable hood). The head of a mature snake can be quite massive and bulky in appearance, though like all snakes, they can expand their jaws to swallow large prey items. It has proteroglyph dentition, meaning it has two short, fixed fangs in the front of the mouth, which channel venom into the prey like hypodermic needles. The male is larger and thicker than the female. The average lifespan of a wild king cobra is about 20 years.[8]
The dorsal scales along the centre of the king cobra's body have 15 rows. Males have 235 to 250 ventral scales, while females have 239 to 265. The subcaudal scales are single or paired in each row, numbering 83 to 96 in males and 77 to 98 in females.[7]
Ophiophagus hannah belongs to the monotypic genus Ophiophagus. It is classified under the family Elapidae.
The king cobra is the sole member of genus Ophiophagus, while most other cobras are members of the genus Naja. They can be distinguished from other cobras by size and hood. King cobras are generally larger than other cobras, and the stripe on the neck is a chevron instead of a double or single eye shape that may be seen in most of the other Asian cobras. Moreover, the hood of the king cobra is narrower and longer.[2] A foolproof method of identification is if on the head, clearly visible, is the presence of a pair of large scales known as occipitals, at the back of the top of the head. These are behind the usual "nine-plate" arrangement typical of colubrids and elapids, and are unique to the king cobra.
The species was first described by the Danish naturalist Theodore Edward Cantor in 1836.
Distribution and habitat[edit]
The king cobra is distributed across the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and the southern areas of East Asia (where it is not common). It lives in dense highland forests,[1][9] preferring areas dotted with lakes and streams. King cobra populations have dropped in some areas of its range because of the destruction of forests. It is listed as an Appendix II Animal within CITES.[10]
A king cobra, like other snakes, receives chemical information via its forked tongue, which picks up scent particles and transfers them to a special sensory receptor (Jacobson's organ) located in the roof of its mouth.[1] This is akin to the human sense of smell. When the scent of a meal is detected, the snake flicks its tongue to gauge the prey's location (the twin forks of the tongue acting in stereo); it also uses its keen eyesight (king cobras are able to detect moving prey almost 100 m [330 feet] away), intelligence,[11] and sensitivity to earth-borne vibration to track its prey.
Following envenomation, the king cobra will begin to swallow its struggling prey while its toxins begin the digestion of its victim. King cobras, like all snakes, have flexible jaws. The jaw bones are connected by pliable ligaments, enabling the lower jaw bones to move independently. This allows the king cobra to swallow its prey whole, as well as letting it swallow prey much larger than its head.[1]
King cobras are able to hunt throughout the day, and it is rarely seen at night, leading most herpetologists to classify it as a diurnal species.[1][12]
The king cobra's generic name, Ophiophagus is a Greek-derived word which means "snake-eater", and its diet consists primarily of other snakes, including ratsnakes, small pythons and even other venomous snakes such as various members of the true cobras (of the genus Naja), and even the much more venomous krait.[12][13] When food is scarce, they may also feed on other small vertebrates, such as lizards, birds, and rodents. In some cases, the cobra may "constrict" its prey, such as birds and larger rodents, using its muscular body, though this is uncommon.[1][13] After a large meal, the snake may live for many months without another one because of its slow metabolic rate.[1] The king cobra's most common meal is the ratsnake; pursuit of this species often brings king cobras close to human settlements.
When confronted, this species will quickly attempt to escape and avoid any sort of confrontation.[4][14] However, if continuously provoked, the king cobra can be highly aggressive.[4][8]
When concerned, it rears up the anterior portion (usually one-third) of its body when extending the neck, showing the fangs and hissing loudly.[2][8] It can be easily irritated by closely approaching objects or sudden movements. When raising its body, the king cobra can still move forward to strike with a long distance [8] and people may misjudge the safe zone. This snake may deliver multiple bites in a single attack [3] but adults are known to bite and hold on. It is secretive and tends to inhabit less-populated forested regions and dense jungle,[2][8] and thus many victims bitten by king cobras are actually snake charmers.[2]
Some scientists believe that the temperament of this species has been grossly exaggerated. In most of the local encounters with live, wild king cobras, the snakes appear to be of rather placid disposition, and they usually end up being killed or subdued with hardly any hysterics. These support the view that wild king cobras generally have a mild temperament, and despite their frequent occurrence in disturbed and built-up areas, are adept at avoiding humans. Naturalist Michael Wilmer Forbes Tweedie felt that "this notion is based on the general tendency to dramatise all attributes of snakes with little regard for the truth about them. A moment's reflection shows that this must be so, for the species is not uncommon, even in populated areas, and consciously or unconsciously, people must encounter king cobras quite frequently. If the snake were really habitually aggressive records of its bite would be frequent; as it is they are extremely rare."[15]
If a king cobra encounters a natural predator, such as the mongoose, which has resistance to the neurotoxins,[16] the snake generally tries to flee. If unable to do so, it forms the distinctive cobra hood and emits a hiss, sometimes with feigned closed-mouth strikes. These efforts usually prove to be very effective, especially since it is much more dangerous than other mongoose prey, as well as being much too large for the small mammal to kill with ease.
The king cobra, in defense of itself is able to kill an elephant with a single bite.[17] Except for one documented black mamba snake bite killing an elephant, all other documented cases in the scientific literature have been of elephants being killed due to king cobra bites.[18]
A good defence against a cobra for anyone who accidentally encounters this snake is to slowly remove a shirt or hat and toss it to the ground while backing away.[19]
The growling hiss[edit]
The hiss of the king cobra is a much lower pitch than many other snakes and many people thus liken its call to a "growl" rather than a hiss. While the hisses of most snakes are of a broad-frequency span ranging from roughly 3,000 to 13,000 Hz with a dominant frequency near 7,500 Hz, king cobra growls consist solely of frequencies below 2,500 Hz, with a dominant frequency near 600 Hz, a much lower sounding frequency closer to that of a human voice. Comparative anatomical morphometric analysis has led to a discovery of tracheal diverticula that function as low-frequency resonating chambers in king cobra and its prey, the mangrove rat snake, both of which can make similar growls.[20]
The king cobra is unusual among snakes in that the female king cobra is a very dedicated parent. She makes a nest for her eggs, scraping up leaves and other debris into a mound in which to deposit them, and remains in the nest until the young hatch. A female usually deposits 20 to 40 eggs into the mound, which acts as an incubator. She stays with the eggs and guards the mound tenaciously, rearing up into a threat display if any large animal gets too close, for roughly 60 to 90 days.[21] Inside the mound, the eggs are incubated at a steady 28 °C (82 °F). When the eggs start to hatch, instinct causes the female to leave the nest and find prey to eat so she does not eat her young. The baby king cobras, with an average length of 45 to 55 cm (18 to 22 in), have venom which is as potent as that of the adults. They may be brightly marked, but these colours often fade as they mature. They are alert and nervous, being highly aggressive if disturbed.[2]
The venom of the king cobra consists primarily of neurotoxins, but it also contains some other compounds.[12] Similar to other venomous creatures, toxic constituents inside the venom are mainly proteins and polypeptides.[22]
Its venom toxicity is 1.7[23]—1.80 mg/kg[24] SC, 1.31 mg/kg for IV[23] and 1.644 mg/kg for IP.[23][25] The mean LD50 value of five wild caught king cobras in Southeast Asia was determined as 1.93 mg/kg SC in another study.[26] These values are considerably lower than many elapids and more in line with some pit-vipers.
This species is capable of delivering a fatal bite and the victim may receive a large quantity of venom with a dose anywhere from 200 to 500 mg [2][27][28] or even up to 7 ml.[8] Engelmann and Obst (1981) list the average venom yield at 420 mg (dry weight).[25] Accordingly, large quantities of antivenom may be needed to reverse the progression of symptoms developed if bitten by a king cobra.[3]
During a bite, venom is forced through the snake's 1.25 to 1.5 cm (0.49 to 0.59 in) fangs into the wound, and the toxins begin to attack the victim's central nervous system. Symptoms may include severe pain, blurred vision, vertigo, drowsiness, and paralysis. If the envenomation is serious, it progresses to cardiovascular collapse, and the victim falls into a coma. Death soon follows due to respiratory failure. Moreover, envenomation from king cobras is clinically known to cause renal failure as observed from some snakebite precedents of this species but this is uncommon.[15]
Not all king cobra bites result in envenomation. In the case of king cobras, the percentage of blank bites may be quite high, >50% in one series of 47 cases from Malaysia. In another series, 1 of 3 snake charmers bitten by large king cobras showed no signs of envenomation, while the other two showed only minor symptoms of envenomation. King cobra bites often involved non-fatal amounts of venom[29] The general mortality rate of untreated bites is 28%.[30] However, should a king cobra seriously envenomate with a full dose of venom, the untreated mortality rate can rise up to 50–60% according to the University of Adelaide Department of Toxicology. This however is rare due to the fact that over 50% of king cobra bites are dry bites.[31] Bites from a king cobra may result in a rapid fatality [2][3] which can be as early as 30 minutes after the envenomation,[3][32] although a 12-hour case is also on the record.[32] Proper and immediate treatments are critical to avoid the occurrence of death. Successful precedents include a client who recovered and was discharged in 10 days after being treated by accurate anti-venom and inpatient care.[32]
There are two types of antivenom made specifically to treat king cobra envenomations. The Red Cross in Thailand manufactures one, and the Central Research Institute in India manufactures the other; however, both are made in small quantities and, while available to order, are not widely stocked.[33] Ohanin, a protein component of the venom, causes hypolocomotion and hyperalgesia in mammals.[34] Other components have cardiotoxic,[35] cytotoxic and neurotoxic effects.[36] In Thailand, a concoction of alcohol and the ground root of turmeric is ingested, which has been clinically shown to create a strong resilience against the venom of the king cobra, and other snakes with neurotoxic venom.[37]
The haditoxin in the king cobra venom was discovered by Singaporean scientists to be structurally unique and can have unique pharmacological properties.[38] Biochemical studies confirmed it existed as a noncovalent dimer species in solution. Its structural similarity to short-chain α-neurotoxins and κ-neurotoxins notwithstanding, haditoxin exhibited unique blockade of α7-nAChRs (IC50 180 nM), which is recognized by neither short-chain α-neurotoxins nor κ-neurotoxins.[22]
In India, King Cobras are placed under Schedule II of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (as amended) and a person guilty of killing the snake can be imprisoned for up to 6 years.[39]
Cultural significance[edit]
In Burma, king cobras are often used by female snake charmers.[13] Members of the Pakkoku clan tattoo themselves with ink mixed with cobra venom on their upper body in a weekly inoculation which potentially might protect them from the snake, though there is no scientific evidence of that.[40] The charmer is usually tattooed with three pictograms.[13] The charmer kisses the snake on the top of its head at the end of the show.[13]
In the Indian Subcontinent, the king cobra is believed to possess exceptional memory. According to a myth, the picture of the killer of a king cobra stays in the eyes of the snake, which is later picked up by the partner and is used to hunt down the killer for revenge. Because of this myth, whenever a cobra is killed, especially in India, the head is either crushed or burned to damage the eyes completely.[5]
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I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 months - interviewed at Teach for America in October 2011.Interview Details
After initially being contacted by an on-campus recruiter, I attended multiple information sessions and several (3-4) sit-down informal conversations with the recruiter. TFA keeps a paper trail on applicants, so therefore, it is to your advantage to keep in contact via email and by attending these sessions. I applied to the earliest deadline and because of my continued contact with my recruiter, I was able to skip the phone interview and move immediately into the online short answer activity. The online activity consisted of several short answer questions regarding TFA's core values - specifically, diversity in the corps and in the classroom and humility in collaborating with other teachers and educators. There was a video question regarding a new teacher in a difficult situation with a veteran educator at school, and corps member responses to this series of questions were brought up during the final interview. I was invited to the final interview for which candidates prepare and deliver a 5-minute lesson. Also, all candidates participate in a series of whole-group and small-group activities that are centered around your online short answer responses.
The 5-minute lesson is clearly the "make it or break it" component of the interview, as most candidates who have made it to this stage of the process are clearly qualified leaders both academically and professionally. Your 5-minute lesson should consist of a clear hook (opener) which quickly moves into your introduction to new material (INM). This should be short and concise, as you are introducing your topic to be mastered to the class. Within your introduction to new material, you should clearly state and write down your learning objective on the white board provided. Your objective is what students (your fellow interview candidates) will be able to master and demonstrate by the end of your lesson. From your introduction to new material, guide your "class" into whole-group practice of your learning objective. Whether this is identifying verbs in a sentence or describing the difference between mammals and insects, students must be able to practice as a whole-group with you, their "instructor, and amongst themselves, their "fellow classmates." Then, move into independent practice where individual corps members demonstrate their knowledge of the topic you have just taught. You absolutely must have an assessment piece at the end of your independent practice, which could be just 1-2 questions the candidates must answer to demonstrate your mastery of the objective. This could be on the worksheet or handout your provide them or given verbally. The size of your interview "class" will be about 12-15 candidates, so this is easily manageable. I highly suggest meeting and practicing with current teachers or using YouTube tutorials to model by yourself.Interview Questions
Negotiation DetailsAfter receiving your acceptance offer to join the corps, you will be given your placement subject and/or region (possible). There is little negotiation with this unless you have a valid concern (upcoming marriage, family illness, etc...). Corps members from that specific region will contact you and answer any questions you may have leading up to you accepting your TFA offer.Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceDifficult Interview
- Your interviewers are almost always former corps members and/or recent TFA alumni, and they will open up the floor to candidate questions. They are very open and forthcoming with answering and detailing their own experiences in the corps. Your questions during this time will demonstrate your commitment to and knowledge of TFA, as well as what type of leader you will be in your classroom and region. Many of the candidates applying for spots in the incoming TFA corps are competitive, with past records of achievement and success in their respective fields. Make sure, therefore, that during open question time you clearly and deftly allow others to speak, demonstrate your own active listening skills, and do not hog the speaking time. This shows what type of corps member you will be, and TFA does not want braggarts who can't work or collaborate with others. This was also clearly the purpose of the whole-group and small-group activities; which corps members will be able to work with and for others while leading through action and example, and which candidates are attempting to control and regulate the situation? By the time you move to your final one-on-one interview, be sure to have several questions prepared and anecdotes about your past experiences as a leader and as a learner. TFA will invest in you only as much as you show you are willing to embrace and overcome obstacles - this is not an easy job, but instead very challenging yet rewarding. TFA wants to see your demonstrated experience at overcoming obstacles by problem solving, collaborating with others, and relentlessly pursuing your own goals. Also, I highly suggest coming in with region-specific questions and references to current corps members you know; they want to know that you are aware of what you're getting in to with TFA! Answer Question
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I applied online - interviewed at Teach for America in March 2014.Interview Details
I applied online on whim because the deadline was approaching. It was mostly leadership and volunteer activities. A week or so later I was notified I was selected for a phone interview and an online application/test. The test was evaluating grades of "students" and finding out ways to improve education. The phone interview was weird - I've done a bunch of tutoring but the interviewer only wanted me to respond to her questions regarding one position that had nothing to do with education. I spent about 45 minutes trying to answer questions about this position and the questions didn't make sense.Interview Questions
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I applied online. The process took 3 months - interviewed at Teach for America in December 2013.Interview Details
The first step is the online application. After this I was invited to a phone interview and had to complete an online assessment. The phone interview was not bad, mostly asked about your leadership experiences. The assessment had you listen to a scenario and write a few responses. It also had a test that had you interpret charts and data. Next step was the in person interview. You had to teach a sample lesson plan in front of the group, then read an article and have a discussion, then you had a personal interview. The interview included a role play which was difficult and the interviewer was aggressive. Asked how it made me feel when I didn't get my way, how far would I push, what info did I wish I had? What would you do if you had an 8th grade class that read at a 3rd grade level, what would be your goal for them? How do you stay organized?Interview Questions
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I applied online - interviewed at Teach for America.Interview Details
The lesson plan, group project and the interview were very straight forward. They really emphasized how "hard" working for TFA would be and told us that if we thought that the next year as a corps member would be easy, we shouldn't bother showing up to the final interview.Interview Questions
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I applied online - interviewed at Teach for America.Interview Details
During the process there is a general application, phone interview, and final interview. During the phone interview they ask you questions from your resume and times you have had to manage difficult situations. The people who call are very friendly and do not try to trick you. The more you talk about handing difficult situations=the better.
In the final interview there are about 12 people who also interview with you. You do not have to compete with them (they can offer a position to all of you or none of you). You are asked to do a 5 minute "lesson plan," group problem solving, and a one on one interview.Interview Questions
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How to work your office holiday party
You're not officially on the clock, and of course you're supposed to enjoy yourself. But that doesn't mean putting a lampshade on your head. Here's how to schmooze properly.
This post comes from Donna Fuscaldo at partner site Fox Business News.
Holiday office parties are a time to interact with colleagues outside office walls and get into the holiday spirit, but they also offer the opportunity to advance your career.
While experts advise against walking into a party with the sole purpose of getting ahead, they say your behavior can leave a lasting impression.
"If you think about the holiday party as a way to advance your career the insincerity of your efforts will be recognized by others," says Peter Post, author of "Essential Manners For Men" and director of the Emily Post Institute. "What you want to do is represent yourself as a reasonable fun person to be with."
The first step of office party etiquette is accepting the invitation in a prompt manner. Nothing can be more annoying to a host than having to track down invitees and responding right away shows your enthusiasm and that you respect the host's efforts.
Dressing appropriately for the event is also paramount. After all, you want people to talk about how witty and smart you are not about your too-tight sweater or ripped jeans. Etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore recommends finding out the dress code ahead of time and assessing your wardrobe to find an outfit that meets expectations.
While you want to dress festive, steer clear of outfits with overt messages, recommends Aravinda Rao Souza, senior marketing manager at recruitment software company Bullhorn.
"'Merry Christmas' might seem innocent enough on a sweater, but it's Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, post-Diwali, or potentially no holiday at all for other people in your office," she says. "Going too crazy with the holiday theme is also just a little tacky. Dress like you are attending a charity event where there would be both children and adults present."
If your invite includes a plus one, choose your guest wisely. The office party is not the proper setting for a first date or someone you don't know well, and make sure the person doesn't drink or eat too much and maintains a level of professionalism.
Prior to the event, experts recommend researching executives and other higher-ups that might be in attendance in case you have the opportunity to chat with them.
The holiday party "is an excellent time to introduce yourself to the CEO if the time is right," says Pamela Eyring, president of the Protocol School of Washington. "But do it correctly: Don't call him or her by their first name, but use their honorific (Mr., Ms. or Dr.) and their last name. Introduce yourself with your first and last name and which department you presently work. Don't bring up any issues or concerns -- definitely a turn-off. Instead, comment on the most recent press release about the company."
While you want to get some face time with the bosses, don't limit your interactions to just the higher ups. Work the room and use the holiday party as an opportunity to meet new people or to get to know people you've worked with on a project better.
"You never know who you'll work for someday so treat each guest you meet, even peers, like they are special," says Eyring. "Show off how you are confident socially by speaking to others, making introductions and even remembering names. Your protocol and etiquette intelligence will shine and the people you meet will not forget you."
One of the biggest blunders people make at the holiday party is drinking too much alcohol, which is why career experts recommend setting (and sticking to) a one-to-two-drink limit.
"When you drink too much, you could potentially make a fool of yourself," says Whitmore. "You have to think about the office party as a business event."
Helping to organize the event can also help make a good impression with your managers, says Rao Souza. Whether it's sending out invitations, making a music play list or cleaning up after everyone goes home, taking initiative can leave a good impression.
"Take an active interest in making sure that the people who would otherwise be doing all the work and flying under the radar get the credit and help they deserve," she says. "You will be noticed for being kind and a good co-worker."
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One of the best things about being retired is not having to go to any more office Xmas parties!
My theory is that 80% of the employees at an office Xmas party would rather be almost any place else.
I always showed up as late as I could get away with and left as early as possible.
I mean, I see these people at work during the week -- I have no interest in socializing with them at some lame Xmas party.
I used to work the 'night supervisor' position at a trucking company, and of course, the Christmas party was always held on a Friday evening, when I had to be at work by 11pm.
I'd go for the 'free meal', have a couple mixed drinks and then split about the time the band started setting up. The meal was always great, usually T-Bones with all the trimmings?
I really liked most of the people I worked with, but I didn't socialize with them the rest of the year. Work environments are not the place to 'hook up' with someone who could torpedo your career?
As a supervisor with management authority, I could 'step on people' at times, and it sometimes left bad feelings... Day dispatchers were notorious for not entering info into the computer. When a driver delivered at 1am, and there was nothing in the computer 'Go get some sleep!' Next morning, the dispatcher would go ballistic, because 'I had a load for him in my drawer!' Oh, well, why wasn't it in the computer then?
I'm retired now, and don't miss the company-sponsored Christmas Party? Kind of like being a County Cop... Yup, did that too, back in the 1970's... Too much politics. Became a truck driver, then advanced. Always remembered all the politics. Work-place is no different.
Interesting to hear all these people with dead ends jobs badmouthing the company Christmas party. It's the one time you can talk to people above you, make a good informal impression and set yourself up for being noticed for what you do.
Whether you like it or not, office politics are alive and well. Bad mouth them if you want, but then don't complain about your dead end hourly job complaining about how no one notices you.
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Rossmoyne Animal Emergency Trauma Center helped to sponsor the event.
Many leashed up their best friends for the walk along the nature trail.
The no-kill dog shelter in Mechanicsburg has plenty of pups up for adoption, including Sylvester (pictured with our Valerie Pritchett). Valerie served as emcee and took a selfie with Sylvester.
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I took this test earlier today (decided that I was going to be testing monthly around AF so that I can make sure that I am not pregnant, since I was diagnosed with bipolar 2 and am on some medications that have not been proven to be entirely safe for pregnancy. I just started taking my mood stabilizer this last weekend, and since me and my husband were not 100 percent safe earlier last month, which we have been since I started the meds, but unfortunately not in enough time for this cycle. Anyways, I took an answers pink dye test (learned from my last time using a blue dye test with and evap line that I can't really rely on those). I thought that the test was negative, but went back a little over and hour to go to the restroom again, and being me pulled the test out of the trash can and looked at it again. Well, not sure if what I am seeing was a VERY faint positive line, or an evap. I will post a link to the picture below, can you all let me know what you think? Thanks!
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On my recent trip to Israel I've been trying to figure out why Israel gets the cafe lifestyle so right. No doubt the weather plays a part so it's possible and desirable to while away hours watching the world go by.
But more than that the cafes themselves, even chains like Roladin or Rimon, seem to get it right. Service is friendly. The food is generally good and quite interesting and the coffees themselves are excellent. I drank only espresso based drinks so can only comment on that. Everywhere seemed to pull good espressos, properly froth the milk - which was always fresh - and know how to pour a good drink.
The question is why? Is it a hangover of Mittel-European immigrants yearning for their cafes of yesteryear and sowing the seeds for this current profusion or is there another driver.
As a related issue I was discussing with my wife why portion sizes in Israel tend to be so big. Could it be as a result of the American influence? Or is it something similar to the supposed reason for portion sizes in American delis: Immigrants wanted to pile on the plate as a way of showing how their situations had improved and now food is in abundance.


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We're pretty obsessed with the BBC adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South, and it's a huge oversight that this novel of factory life didn't make it into the "Lines of Work" issue. That's why were's making it an LQ Editors' Pick.
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Trade group appoints Nature's Path manager
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) named Nature's Path Foods organic program manager Dag Falck to the vice president seat representing Canada, during its annual meeting held at the "All Things Organic" conference and trade show in Chicago last May.
Dag Falck, who was elected as a member to the OTA Board of Directors last year, said it is an honor to be a part of this group of professionals within the organic community.
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"We are very pleased that Dag Falck will fill this role on OTA's Board,"said Caren Wilcox, the group's executive director.
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Marouane Fellaini
- Born: 22/11/1987
- Birthplace: Etterbeek, Belgium
- Nationality: Belgian
- Apps/ Goals: 170 (12) / 34
Marouane Fellaini signed for Everton in a transfer deadline-beating switch in September 2008.
In bringing Fellaini to Goodison Park, Everton broke their transfer record, paying over £12m for the player.
The midfielder arrived from Standard Liege, signing a five-year deal.
He came to Goodison Park amid reported interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa.
The powerful midfielder had made 84 appearances for the Belgian champions, scoring 11 times.
In 2007 he made his debut for Belgium, and continued to be a regular for his national side.
2008 saw him feature at the Beijing Olympics - where he was sent off in the opening game for two yellow cards against Brazil.
In his homeland he had developed a reputation for his high quality midfield performances, and at well over six foot he is expected to add a real physical presence to the side.
Fellaini fared well in his first season, playing in midfield and as an emergency striker. He scored 9 goals and despite receiving a spate of harshly awarded bookings he was named Young Player of the Season by the fans.
Despite shedding half a stone in the summer after contracting a virus, Fellaini was soon back to his best, prompting David Moyes to declare him the league's best midfielder after a goal at Sunderland on Boxing Day 2009.
But serious injury hit Felli in January when a serious foul by Liverpool's Sotirios Kyrgiakos damaged his ankle, ruling him out for the rest of the season.
He worked hard throughout the summer and made an impressive return in early August in the friendly win over Everton Chile.
He was hit by a hamstring problem not long into the season and then a three-match ban further hampered his progress before he returned to his best form in 2011.
Frustratingly for the big Belgian, he suffered a serious ankle problem against Sunderland in February and didn't feature again that season.
Returning refreshed for the 2011/12 campaign, Fellaini showed great form, particularly when deployed in an advanced role.
In November 2011, he penned a new five-year contract to keep him at the Club until 2016.
Strikes against West Brom in the Carling Cup and Bolton in the league came before the Christmas period, but the January arrival of Nikica Jelavic aided the Blues' flow of goals thereafter - with Fellaini netting in the 4-4 draw with Manchester United and the 4-0 win over Fulham.
Beginning the 2012/13 campaign with a bang, the Belgian scored in the 1-0 win over United in Everton's opening game - and followed that up with another headed goal in the 3-1 triumph at Aston Villa less than a week later.
For his goals and performances, Marouane was named Everton's Player of the Month for August 2012.
He finished the season as the club's top goalscorer with 12 goals in all competitions and he was also named Premier League Player of the Month for November 2012.
He was the subject of intense media speculation throughout the summer of 2013 and eventually made a deadline day transfer to Manchester United in September.
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DULUTH — Even though it's still early in 2013, the Duluth City Council began discussing possible SPLOST projects for the 2014 budget during a work session Monday.
The money projected to be received is just more than $25 million with 90 percent placed into the budget for proposed projects.
"That's so we don't go over budget on the monies we actually do receive," City Manager Tim Shearer said.
Among the projects discussed was a restoration of Rogers Bridge. The one hiccup in the project is it is a joint project between the cities of Duluth and Johns Creek, and the counties of Gwinnett and Fulton.
"I honestly don't know if it's going to happen," Mayor Nancy Harris said. "We've had trouble with this in the past."
Harris does agree that the project is something the residents are interested in seeing happen and suggested that it remain among the list of projects just in case the other entities are ready to go on it.
"We want to get this done, so I think we should keep it on there just in case they're ready to do it," she said. "We don't want them to be ready and us not be because we didn't put the money aside in the budget."
Among the other proposed projects discussed was $50,000 for voting equipment so the city doesn't have to depend on the county for the equipment, city sidewalk connectivity for 50 to 100-foot sections missing throughout the city and finishing phase 2 of the Western Gwinnett Bikeway.
The council also discussed the revisions to the Duluth Public Art Commission guidelines, in which board members cannot receive money from the commission, in order to prevent conflicts of interest.
"It opens up a can of worms when you have a commission giving money to one of its members to complete a project," councilman Billy Jones said. "It creates a huge conflict of interest."
Maintenance of the West Lawrenceville Street/McClure Bridge area, which is done by the county was also a topic of discussion.
With the Gateway Art Project slated to go in the roundabout, the county had reservations about the potential liability issues.
During the Service Delivery Strategy settlement, the city handed over maintenance of the area to the county, which caused a lot of questioning from councilmembers.
"Something is fishy about that," council member Kelly Kelkenberg said. "We complete the construction on it and then immediately hand it over to the county?"
By asking for a transfer of the area back into the city, Duluth will not only be responsible for maintenance, but also won't have to go through the county for the Gateway Art Project.
During a special-called meeting prior to the work session, the council voted and approved on:
• Authorization for a land purchase in the Town Park area using 2009 SPLOST money. It's a 3.46-acre property on the corner of Hill Street and Ridgeway Road.
• Authorization for the mayor or city manager to sign an intergovernmental agreement for the vehicle title ad valorem tax set to kick in on Friday.
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TOWG 1 year, 7 months ago
I am impressed that the council members seem to already know how the vote on this tax raising measure will turn-out.
Why_not 1 year, 7 months ago
The tax from the 2009 SPLOST vote is to be collected thru March 2014. This means they are discussing revenues still associated with that collection period.
Mack711 1 year, 7 months ago
Here is a novel idea. instead of spending this money that they have not recieved yet on useless projects to 'beautify" Duluth why not put these funds in the bank and let it sit there and make more money. But then Mayor and council would not go along with that, except maybe Billy. Just because you get these funds does not mean that you need to go our and spend it.
Why_not 1 year, 7 months ago
SPLOST funds have allocated for specific projects.


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Inside Media: Fighting Sexism in the Newsroom
Guest: Lynn Povich
On March 16, 1970, the day Newsweek published a cover story on the fledgling feminist movement titled "Women in Revolt," 46 Newsweek women charged the magazine with discrimination in hiring and promotion. It was the first female class action lawsuit — the first by female journalists — and it inspired other women in the media to quickly follow suit.
In the new book "The Good Girls Revolt," author Lynn Povich evocatively tells the story of this seminal lawsuit. Through the lives of several participants, she shows how personal experiences and cultural shifts led a group of well-mannered, largely apolitical women, raised in the 1940s and 1950s, to stand up for their rights — and what happened after they did.


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No one picks up, though,
"Marbles: The Brain Store, this is Lindsay."
A pause.
"It's a warehouse. Are you delivering something?"
She steps forward and listens.
"Awesome, we're here!"
No one looks up or apologizes to Lindsay Gaskins, CEO and co-founder of Marbles: The Brain Store, for not answering the phone.
"It's not like we're working for this untouchable boss," said Marla Byrd, a staff accountant and one of Marbles' 154 full-time employees, most of whom work at the company's retail locations. "There's no caste system here. Lindsay comes in, and she does the grunt work and she projects the future. It's a leadership thing. It's refreshing."
It's an involved, personal style of leadership Gaskins said she will strive to maintain as her company evolves.
"If you're going to do something like this, you have to be willing to do everything," she said. "I want a good culture in my company, where everyone lends a hand. It's part of who we are. I hope it doesn't change as we get older."
Marbles began in October 2008 with one retail location in downtown Chicago, grew to four locations in 2009, then eight in 2010. It ended 2011 with 18 stores in the Chicago area, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Minnesota and Massachusetts, as well as a growing online presence. This year, Gaskins' goal is to open 10 to 15 more stores on both coasts.
"Right now," Gaskins said, "has been the best time ever in my career."
Amid that growth, Gaskins gave birth to her first child, Louise Gaskins Barnard, nicknamed Lulu, 21 months ago with her wife, Laura Barnard.
"There's more of a reason for me to be successful," Gaskins, 35, said of how becoming a mom has changed her perspective. "There's Lulu and there's my family that I want to do well for."
Weekday mornings at Gaskins' and Barnard's sunlit, third-floor condo in Wicker Park involve a 6 a.m. wake-up time and thrice-weekly, three-mile jogs for Gaskins.
On a recent Friday morning, Gaskins and Barnard spent several tranquil minutes flipping Lulu, who erupted with giggles several times before Barnard, 31, dashed out to her job in marketing for Wrigley's Skittles brand.
"We have the best jobs ever: toys and games and candy," Gaskins said.