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From: mark, Date: December 27, 2015, Subject: Can a gopher eat threw concrete and rebar from the foundation of a home or if not eat destroyer and if so what can we do about it
Tortoises often dig burrows in the soft sand or dirt next to structures. I have never known or heard of a building being damaged by a tortoise, so I don't think you need to worry.
From: Caroline, Date: December 26, 2015, Subject: Gopher questions {hospitable yard}
Hi Caroline,
From: Kristine, Subject: Earl the turtle won't burrow, Date: December 21, 2015
Have you seen Earl out eating and otherwise acting normally? As long as he is healthy, I would assume he will dig a burrow when he decides he needs one. If it gets really cold (40s) and he still is sitting out, I would take him to a wildlife rehabilitator for a check-up.
From: Michael, Subject: gopher turtles {nocturnal?}, Date: December 17, 2015
They are generally diurnal (active during the day), but they will come out and feed after dark when the temperatures are warm enough.
From: bork, Subject: signs, Date: December 17, 2015
Wildcotton.com sells a tortoise crossing sign.
From: bork, Subject: year old mound with no hole, Date: December 17, 2015
Please email me some pictures.
From: Denise, Subject: gopher tortoises on vacant land want to build, Date: December 11, 2015
There is not really a legal way to encourage a tortoise not to use a burrow. You might try enhancing other parts of your land that are not going to be developed (information attached), but that may or may not work in a timely manner. You don't want to be in a situation of a gopher tortoise holding up your building contractors. I suggest that you apply for a relocation permit and have a certified tortoise agent come evaluate your situation and do the relocation. Look at this website and go to the permit link: http://www.myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/gopher-tortoise/.
From: chris, Date: November 20, 2015, Subject: Gopher turtle injured
If you still have the tortoise and it is still alive, please take it to a wildlife rehabilitator. If you need help locating one in your area, send me the name of your state and county, please.
From: beebee, Subject: Is there a cost to relocating several gopher turtles when excavating for a business?, Date: December 9, 2015
What state and county are you in?
From: Pam, Date: December 7, 2015, Subject: turtle hole {run over}
As long as the tortoise didn't get injured, it should be able to dig its way out. They are pretty amazing diggers!
From: Lori, Date: December 6, 2015, Subject: Gopher turtle ????
From: Susan, Date: December 6, 2015, Subject: Gopher Tortoise in the yard
Hi Susan,
From: Todd, Date: December 4, 2015, Subject: Gopher Tortoise Adopted Us
Hi Todd,
From: Bob, Date: December 2, 2015, Subject: question about baby gopher tortoise
The best thing to do is let it be. If it was around for a couple of days, it must be staying somewhere suitable at night. Young gopher tortoises will dig their own small burrows, hang out in adult burrows, or just stay underneath vegetation or other cover. Also, please don't feed it. It needs to be finding its own food, and if there is not enough or not the right kinds there, it will move on. If you feed it, it may stay when it shouldn't.
From: Kevin, Date: December 2, 2015, Subject: Gopher tortoise???
Hi Kevin,
FOLLOW UP December 6, 2015
It's ok, Kevin. Most people don't expect to see exotic tortoises walking around the neighborhood. Unfortunately, it is becoming more common. It might be someone's pet that escaped because they are really bad about digging huge holes and getting away. Keep an eye out for it. Most of all, thanks for caring!
From: Barb, Date: December 1, 2015, Subject: Road Surface and Gopher Turtle Safety
Hi Barb,
From: FLINT, Date: November 24, 2015, Subject: 2 gopher tortoises may need a new home
From: Mac, Date: November 18, 2015, Subject: relocating gopher tortoise
Hi Mac,
Hi Mark,
From: Jeremy, Date: November 16, 2015, Subject: Gopher tortoise in yard
Please email me some pictures of the tortoise.
From: Barbara, Date: November 15, 2015, Subject: Gopher tortoise {age}
Hi Barbara,
From: Kay, Date: November 9, 2015, Subject: Urine Color
From: Tricia, Date: November 9, 2015, Subject: Oak Trees in my Yard
Hi Tricia,
From: Frank, Date: November 5, 2015, Subject: Dog bit baby gopher tortoise
Hi Frank,
From: Tony, Date: November 4, 2015, Subject: gopher hole
Hi Tony,
From: Mary Ann, Date: November 2, 2015, Subject: {people taking GTs for consumption}
Mary Ann,
From: Nancy, Date: November 1, 2015, Subject: GopherTortoise {empty shells}
Were they intact or broken up? Can you send me some pictures?
From: +12392072726, Date: October 31, 2015, Subject: {big tortoise}
It is an African spurred tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata). They come from the southern edge of the Sahara and are the third largest tortoise species in the world. Unfortunately, people buy them from pet stores or private dealers when they are tiny and don't realize what they are really getting. These tortoises need a fair amount of room and care. If a sulcata wandered into your yard, it probably escaped from its owner (they love to dig huge holes) or was released. You might try to find the owner in your neighborhood in case it escaped and someone is looking for it. Otherwise, I would contact different wildlife facilities (zoo, nature center, wildlife rehabilitator or adoption center) or find out if there is a herp society (hobbyists who keep amphibians and reptiles) in your area.
From: MAMABEAR957, Date: October 29, 2015, Subject: {eggs laid in January}
Tortoises are not particularly intelligent, but they do have great instincts. She will not lay eggs in a place where they won't stand a chance of hatching. Sometimes things will happen that can suddenly destroy a nest, like flooding, but the situation you describe is not like that.
From: Sherry, Date: October 18, 2015, Subject: Prospective home buyer
As long as the tortoise is not captive, you don't need a permit. They are quite capable of digging under a chain link fence if it isn't buried into the ground.
From: Crystal, Date: October 16, 2015, Subject: Sick Gopher tortise
Hi Crystal,
From: Richard, Date: October 26, 2015, Subject: info {get rid of them}
Contact your regional office of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for direction:
From: 7272511899, Date: October 23, 2015, Subject: {dog killed a baby GT}
Just put the baby in the woods. A dead animal in the burrow will attract ants and/or predators that will not be good for the adult.
Follow up: Well, it is most certainly dead now. And I have removed it from the Boro... This is so sad
Follow up: Just so you know, research has shown that the vast majority of hatchlings (>90%) do not survive to one year of age. They are an important food source for many other species of wildlife; however, this does not include your dog. Please continue to try and monitor your dog and protect the tortoises.
hello, i bought this little fella yesterday from a kid, and i want to make sure i know its kind ..is it a baby gopher tortoise?
p.s : i live in syria ,the middle east, and its wiki says it lives in north america !
DDS M.Subhi
From: Doris, Date: October 19, 2015, Subject: How does the tortoise get the dirt out of the tunnel he digs?
Tortoises throw the dirt out of the tunnel behind them as they dig. It looks like a geyser of sand coming out behind them. I have seen it a couple of times, but never got pictures or video. That is how the pile of sand (apron) in front of the burrow is formed.
From: Taylor, Date: October 14, 2015, Subject: Mixing two kinds of tortoises
From: Kendall, Date: October 11, 2015, Subject: Hortoise my tortoise {water in hole}
Hi Kendall,
From: gettysburg1961, Date: October 11, 2015, Subject: Gopher turtles {burrow by inground pool}
Contact your regional office of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (http://myfwc.com/about/inside-fwc/nc/) to get more information and apply for a relocation permit.
From: Annette, Date: October 9, 2015, Subject: Unusual tortoise behavior {sideways in burrow}
Hi Don,
From: Shawn, Date: October 9, 2015, Subject: Tortoise scared of soaking
From: KDUDLEY, Date: October 8, 2015, Subject: Baby Gopher {near pool}
Hi Kathy,
From: Rosita47, Date: October 3, 2015, Subject: GOPHER TURTLE FIGHTING
Hi Rose,
From: Gary, Subject: {Protecting} land with Tortoises, Date: September 26, 2015
Hi Gary,
From: Heather, Subject: {relocate?} Gopher tortoise, Date: September 24, 2015
Hi Heather,
From: Logan, Subject: What is this?, Date: September 23, 2015
Hi Logan,
From: Jennifer, Subject: Gopher Tortoise next door, Date: September 21, 2015
Hi Jennifer,
From: Kathleen, Subject: Up to 4 Gopher Tortoises now, Date: September 19, 2015
I suggest you contact your regional office of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (http://myfwc.com/about/inside-fwc/ne/) and ask them to send someone to your property. They will be able to tell you all of your options.
From: Nikki, Subject: Found a tortoise, Date: September 15, 2015
It is a juvenile gopher tortoise. They are legally protected. Please take it back where you found it and release it in the nearest vegetation, out of harm's way. Do this in the mid-morning or early evening, not during the heat of the day or in the rain. If you see a burrow around, you can put it in the mouth of the burrow; otherwise, put it under some vegetation so it is hidden from predators. Please do this as soon as possible.
From: debbie, Subject: Gopher Toroise {needs help}??, Date: September 9, 2015
Hi Debbie,
R scott, Subject: help i'm worried {stuck baby}, September 10, 2015
Hi Amanda,
From: Ellen, Subject: {Baby keeps coming back}, Date: September 9, 2015
Please just keep taking it back. Do it in the morning before it gets too hot, or in the early evening after it cools off before dark. Don't release it when it is raining. If there is a burrow, put it in there. If there aren't any burrows, place it under some vegetation so it is hidden from predators. Hopefully, sooner or later, it will give up and stay home.
From: Laura, Subject: Habitat for threatened South Ga gophers, Date: September 9, 2015
Dear Laura,
From: garmst6398, Subject: found baby gopher [ants}, Date: September 7, 2015
Hi Laurel,
From: Mister O, Subject: Yikes! Large hole beneath AC unit! What is this hole?, Date: September 6, 2015
Hi Linko,
From: Connie, Subject: Gophers in the ocean!, Date: December 4, 2015
Hi John,
From: Ken, Subject: Are they nocturnal, Date: September 2, 2015
Gopher tortoises are typically diurnal (active during the day), but they have been documented many times feeding and walking around at night. That may happen when the weather during the day is too hot or rainy for them to be comfortable, so they go out when they can and are hungry.
From: Uday, Subject: Got bitten by rat, Date: August 30, 2015
I don't know your situation, but the tortoise needs medical attention as soon as possible. It is important for the wound to be cleaned and treated with antibiotics. If that is not possible for you to get, please write me back.
From: Julio, Subject: Help Please {What's this hole?}, Date: August 30, 2015
Hi Julio and Candy,
From: Robert, Subject: {termite poison}, Date: August 29, 2015
I suggest you contact someone from the Desert Tortoise Council (http://www.deserttortoise.org/) and ask their advice. I am not familiar enough with desert tortoises or your California weather/habitat to make a good call.
From: J C, Subject: {Abandoned} Burrow Question, Date: August 27, 2015
Personally, I am not comfortable with people who are not familiar with burrows deciding what can be filled in and what can't. However, I get that the FWC folks or the agents don't have time or manpower to go look at every single burrow and make the call. So, my rule of thumb is that if it would take a tortoise a whole lot of time and effort to make the burrow useable again, then call it abandoned. You could begin by filling it in lightly with dirt; if a tortoise is in there, it will still be able to dig out. If it is during the warmer seasons (>70°F), that should happen in a few days or less. If it is in the cooler time of year, tortoises may stay down in a burrow for months. My suggestion is that, if you can't get an expert to look, use your common sense and err on the side of caution.
From: Robert, Subject: {termites control chemicals}, Date: August 27, 2015
That will depend on the kind of chemical and the soil type where you are located. I suggest you read the label or ask the pest control company, and do your own research on line.
From: Margaret, Subject: may I feed the tortoise?, Date: August 25, 2015
Hi Margaret,
From: Michael, Subject: Gopher Tortoise Edibles?, Date: August 24, 2015
From: Danielle, Subject: Baby gopher {age?}, Date: August 22, 2015
It is probably this year's hatchling, so just a few weeks. If you kept it, please release it as close to where you picked it up as you can, out of harm's way. Do this in the mid-morning or late afternoon, not the heat of the day and not during rain. Place it into a burrow if you find one, or underneath some vegetation or other cover to hide it from predators.
From: Cheryl, Subject: Gopher Tortoise or Armadillo Burrow?, Date: August 20, 2015
Hi Cheryl,
From: Delores, Subject: How to remove gopher tortoise, Date: August 17, 2015
What state and county do you live in?
From: Sean, Subject: Turtle ID, Date: August 16, 2015
It is a Florida box turtle. Cute!!! Congratulations!
From: George, Subject: {Flooded Burrow}, Date: August 15, 2015
Tortoises will sit in flooded burrows and stick their noses out whenever they need to breathe. Often the water is warmer or cooler than the air temperature, so the water helps them stay comfortable (they are cold-blooded and can't regulate their body temperature). Even if the tortoise dug the burrow before all of the rain, it could easily get out and move on if it gets tired of being wet.
From: Lee, Subject: question {very old tortoise}, Date: August 14, 2015
Hi Lee,
From: Jay, Subject: New burrow {under house}, Date: August 14, 2015
From: Shelley, Subject: How do i keep my chihuahua from disturbing "Godfrey", Date: August 14, 2015
Hi Shelley,
From: Keith, Subject: herbicide/pesticide and the GT, Date: August 13, 2015
Many common pesticides are labeled safe for use around animals, but science does not agree. There is large body of evidence to suggest that toxic chemicals both directly and indirectly impact turtles. A gopher tortoise might not die immediately if it ingests or is sprayed with common pesticides, but the genetic, endocrine, and other systems may be impacted, causing it to be less successful reproductively. Also, if you kill the vegetation in an area, what is the tortoise supposed to eat? Labels are misleading.
From: Linda, Subject: question {upside down}, Date: August 10, 2015
Hi Linda,
From: Petra, Subject: {Huge} Gopher tortoise removal, Date: August 10, 2015
The gopher tortoise is legally protected by the State of Georgia and is a candidate for protection under the Endangered Species Act. It is doubtful that you can get a permit to remove it just because you are afraid. In reality, there is no reason for you or your grandkids to be afraid. Please read the information at the following websites and I think you will see that gopher tortoises are harmless, wonderful creatures. You and the kids are really lucky to have one in your yard that you can watch and enjoy!
From: Kenna, Subject: Burrow under sidewalk, Date: August 9, 2015
Hi Kenna,
From: 9736321044, Subject: {Tortoise & armadillo}, Date: August 8, 2015
A gopher tortoise typically digs several burrows within its home ranges. If an armadillo has stolen the tortoise's burrow, the tortoise will just go live in another one of its burrows or will dig a new one.
From: John, Subject: {What to do with baby?},Date: August 3, 2015
It is a very recently hatched gopher tortoise. Please take it back to where you found it and release it immediately. It is very important for it to get out and feed on the natural plants it is supposed to be eating. If you can put it back under the ferns, that would be perfect.
From: cpnb110510, Subject: Gopher tortoise in NYC, Date: August 3, 2015
Unfortunately, the tortoise cannot be returned to Florida once it has been carried out of the state. I suggest you look for a wildlife rehabilitator, zoo, or nature center that would be willing to take it. Better yet, make your daughter figure it out, and tell her that kidnapping wild animals is not only bad for the animals, it is sometimes (like this time) illegal.
From: Melodie, Subject: Needing proper identification, Date: August 3, 2015
In May we found a small turtle in our fenced in backyard when our dogs began trying to go through the screen. I took pictures, and moved it to the other side of the fence so our dogs would not hurt it. I sent those pictures to another website, and they identified it as a box turtle. The next morning, the little guy was walking down the middle of the road in front of our home, so I went out to move him to the side. When I did, I noticed that he had a hole in his back and was bleeding, it appeared to be from a bird I'm guessing. Took a picture and sent it to the same guys. He told me that it was legal to keep him and nurse him back to health, or keep him long term. All was great until a friend stopped by last night. He looked in the tank, and said, "You have a gopher turtle?" I told him it was a box turtle, and explained what had happened, and he recommended I google it. I know that gopher turtles are protected, but I really believed that we had a box turtle. I just need to know what this really is, and if there is some way to tell them apart, because if our friend is correct, how could he have been misidentified from the beginning? Here is the pictures from the day we found him.
From: Lori, Subject: Gopher Turtle {under foundation}, Date: August 2, 2015
Hi Lori,
From: Russell, Subject: Big gopher {?????}, Date: July 31, 2015
It is an African spurred tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata). Not native to North America. Hopefully, your neighbors are keeping it as a pet and it is not just wandering around the neighborhood. https://www.google.com/search?q=african+spur-thighed+tortoise&rls=com.microsoft:en-US:IE-Address&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&gws_rd=ssl
From: Kim, Subject: Tortoises and goats, : July 30, 2015
I doubt that either way will hurt any of them. Just don't smell their breath.
From: karen, Subject: plants to add to my yard for gopher tortoise, Date: April 30, 2013
Hi Karen,
From: LaVerne, Subject: What Is the gestation of a Gopher?, Date: July 28, 2015
Hi Laverne,
From: Keila, Subject: Gopher and sulcata tortoise together, Date: July 24, 2015
Hi Kelia,
From: Teresa, Subject: Sulcata Tortoise Not Coming Out of Burrow, Date: July 23, 2015
Hi Teresa,
From: jewelln, Subject: Creating a happy habitat for our gopher turtles, Date: July 22, 2015
Hi Jewell,
From: jebner7, Subject: New neighbor, Date: July 16, 2015
Hi Jim,
From: Diana, Subject: {Getting} Assistance for the gopher tortoises, Date: July 14, 2015
Hi Diana,
From: Laura, Subject: Tortois {get calcium?}, Date: July 13, 2015
I suppose that it is possible for them to get calcium from chewing on shells, but have never seen them do it. I have seen them in the road chewing on bones from animals that were killed by vehicles.
From: Amber, Subject: For research, Date: July 13, 2015
Tortoises are cold-blooded, so the activity level depends on the surrounding temperature. When it is warm, they will be active, and when it is cool (<70 degrees), they will not. Baby gophers have to go out and find their food, because unlike human babies, nobody is going to bring it to them.
From: Elaine, Subject: Land in my area to be developed, Date: July 12, 2015
Hi Henry,
From: Sandy, Subject: Gopher Turtles {covered burrows}, Date: July 11, 2015
They will be able to dig themselves out and will likely appreciate all of the short, tender grass.
From: Lucy, Subject: {eggs} in Back Yard, Date: July 8, 2015
The best thing to do is stay away from the nest so your scent doesn't attract predators. Keep pets and kids away from it as well.
From: Diane, Subject: Golfer turtle {Keep shell?}, Date: July 8, 2015
Not if it's a gopher tortoise. If you email me some pictures, I will try to identify it.
From: +17728123399, Subject: {Care for eggs?}, Date: July 4, 2015
Have the eggs been deposited into a hole and covered, or are they laying on top of the ground? Did you see the tortoise? What state and county are you in?
From: Martha, Subject: Gopher turtles {anything special to help preserve these beautiful animals?}, Date: July 2, 2015
Hi Martha,
From: Lucy, Subject: meat in Back Yard {eggs}, Date: July 8, 2015
The best thing to do is stay away from the nest so your scent doesn't attract predators. Keep pets and kids away from it as well.
From: Diane, Subject: Golfer turtle {Empty shell}, Date: July 8, 2015
Not if it's a gopher tortoise. If you email me some pictures, I will try to identify it.
From: +17728123399, Subject: {protect eggs}, Date: July 4, 2015
Have the eggs been deposited into a hole and covered, or are they laying on top of the ground? Did you see the tortoise? What state and county are you in?
From: Martha, Subject: {Caring for our} Gopher turtles, Date: July 2, 2015
Hi Martha,
From: bobbie, Subject: Baby gopher {from road}, Date: June 30, 2015
Hi Bobbie,
From: Brandon, Subject: Minnesota tortoise, Date: June 27, 2015
From: Jody, Subject: found gopher {??}, Date: June 26, 2015
Hi Jody,
From: Laura, Subject: Poisonous to gopher tortoises?, Date: June 25, 2015
From: Kristie, Subject: New resident on my property, Date: June 25, 2015
Hi Kristie,
From: Tim, Subject: Digging, Date: June 24, 2015
Hello Tim,
From: Tim, Subject: Digging, Date: June 24, 2015
Hello Tim,
From: Shelly, Subject: New House Turtle Roaming for Five Days Now, Date: June 22, 2015
From: Shelly, Subject: New House Turtle Roaming for Five Days Now, Date: June 22, 2015
From: Teri, Subject: Gopher Tortoise burrow right next to foundation, Date: June 20, 2015
From: Teri, Subject: Gopher Tortoise burrow right next to foundation, Date: June 20, 2015
From: Brigid, Subject: Calif desert tortoise digging with hind legs, Date: June 14, 2015
Hi Brigid,
From: amy, Subject: {healed shell}, Date: June 14, 2015
Yes, it is a gopher tortoise. Looks like it didn't learn about sitting under cars the first time! Would you mind if I kept the pictures for use in educational talks? I will put the photographer's first initial and last name on the photo.
From: Jessica, Subject: Gopher and red footed tortoises mating, Date: June 13, 2015
They cannot successfully reproduce, but that is not to say they might not act like they want to.
From: Anis, Subject: Hi {What kind of turtle?}, Date: June 10, 2015
It is not a tortoise, it is an aquatic (water) turtle. If you send me some more pictures of the top, bottom, and side of the head, I will be able to tell you what kind.
From: Mels, Subject: Creating and Maintaining a Tortoise-Friendly Environment, Date: June 9, 2015
Hi Melanie,
From: TAZ, Subject: Did our Tortoise just lay eggs?, Date: June 6, 2015
From: Anna, Subject: Found a turtle, Date: June 5, 2015
Please take it back to where you found it and let it go out of harm's way. Any woods or vegetation will be fine, as long as it is close to the place where you picked it up. Do this in the morning or early evening (not after dark) so it can find its way to a burrow before it gets too hot.
From: Lynnae, Subject: Need help identifying tortoise, Date: June 3, 2015
Please let me know what happens with this animal, and if I can help do anything else.
From: Gary, Subject: Two dogs with invisible fence, Date: June 2, 2015
Hi Gary,
From: kelsie, Subject: County services, Date: June 2, 2015
I live in Brevard County and find this to be very disturbing. Will check it out and get back to you. Will you tell me what town you live in, please?
From: Jeffrey, Subject: FW: {Burrow danger to children?}, Date: June 1, 2015
Hi Jeff,
From: Jeffrey, Subject: gopher tortoises on our property, Date: May 30, 2015
Hi Jeff,
From: Dave, {Subject: What species?}, Date: May 28, 2015
It is an eastern box turtle. If you intend to keep it as a pet, please read the care sheet webpages attached below. It is easy to keep a turtle, but not that easy to keep a turtle healthy, so do your best to do it right. If you decide not to keep it, don't release it unless you can take it back where you got it. If you don't want it and don't know what to do with it, write me back.
From: Laura, Subject: Help my tortoise ate a chicken bone, Date: May 28, 2015
I am not a vet, so I can't promise anything, but gopher tortoises have been documented eating bones from road kill. Presumably they do it to get calcium. My guess is that your tortoise will be fine, but keep an eye on it for a couple of days. Take it to a vet if you see any signs of blockage or choking.
From: Floyd, Subject: Do gopher tortoises use rocks in building their nest or to obtain salt from?, Date: May 26, 2015
Hi Floyd,
From: jane, Subject: Gopher egg, Date: May 26, 2015
Hi Jane,
From: Meri, Subject: I moved this guy out of the street should I have done more?, Date: May 26, 2015
The best thing to do is move it out of harm's way, but not far from where you found it.
From: Janet, Subject: Found eggs ..., Date: May 26, 2015
If you found eggs outside of a nesting hole, they are not going to be viable and hatch. If they are in a nest, the best thing to do is leave them alone. You could mark an area around the nest with flagging tape or pin flags, but be careful not to penetrate the nest cavity.
From: Andi, Subject: Open nest, Date: May 25, 2015
If the eggs sat out overnight or longer, they most likely will not hatch.
From: 9045897518, {Subject: What to do with baby?}, Date: May 22, 2015,
Please take it back to where you found it and release it out of harm's way. A gopher tortoise burrow or underneath some vegetation will work. Do this in the mid-morning or early evening (i.e., not during the hottest part of the day) and avoid rain.
From: Julia, Subject: Friend found baby tortoise, Date: May 20, 2015
It is a juvenile gopher tortoise. Please take it to the vegetation closest to where you found it and let it go. Do this in the late morning or early evening when it is not blazing hot or raining. If there are no burrows around, put it under some vegetation so it will be protected from predators and heat.
From: Sarita, Subject: Turtle identification Georgia USA, Date: May 20, 2015
It looks like a gopher tortoise.
From: Diane, Subject: Average cost and timeframe to get gopher tortoise relocated and land approved for building, Date: May 19, 2015
Hi Diane,
From: Donnie, Subject: Gopher Tortoise on a construction site, Date: May 17, 2015
Hi Donnie,
From: ND, Subject: Gopher tortoise & radiation from cell phone towers., Date: May 17, 2015
From: Olivia, Subject: HELP ASAP {baby in driveway}, Date: May 18, 2015
From: Thomas, Subject: {County} land for sale with gopher tortoises, Date: May 12, 2015
Hi Anita,
From: Jeff, Subject: gopher turtle {house foundation}, Date: May 12, 2015
Gopher tortoises often dig in the soft dirt around structures, including houses. The burrows are not long enough or wide enough to cause damage to your foundation, and the tortoise will not dig through the concrete block. You can contact the FWC, but it is very doubtful that they would relocate the tortoise.
From: Andrew, Subject: Plants gophers eat?, Date: May 11, 2015
Hi Andrew,
From: Dennis, Subject: Relocation {our house foundation}, Date: May 8, 2015
Hi Dennis,
From: 7272228002, Subject: 1/3 {in surf}, Date: April 29, 2015
It is common for gopher tortoises to go into the surf. No one is sure why they do it, but parasite treatment is most often mentioned as a possibility.
From: lena, Subject: Tortoise friendly ant bait, Date: May 3, 2015
Hi Lena,
From: Rob, Subject: In my front yard - {in path to future swimming pool}, Date: April 26, 2015
Can you send me some pictures of the area?
From: Ken, Subject: Land Development/Gopher Tortise, Date: April 24, 2015
What state and county is the property located in?
From: Virginia, Subject: Gopher Tortoise Injury, Date: April 24, 2015
The tortoise's shell is an outgrowth of its bones, so any injury is potentially serious. Please take the animal to a wildlife rehabilitator or vet that treats reptiles and have it examined. If you can't figure out where to take it, write me back with your city and state and I will try to help you find a place.
From: Singapura2, Subject: Borough Abandonment, Date: April 24, 2015
Hi Bill,
From: Karen, Subject: habitat {wanting to come inside}, Date: April 18, 2015
Hi Karen,
From: Andre, Subject: Is this a Gopher Tortoise?, Date: April 14, 2015
From: Chris, Subject: Property, Date: April 11, 2015
What state and county is property located in?
From: Rose, Subject: Foxes, Date: April 11, 2015
I don't know that they would share (i.e., use at the same time), but foxes would definitely use empty gopher tortoise burrows. Have you seen this?
Date: April 6, 2015, Subject: Gopher Tortoise {around children}, From: Eric
The tortoise will be much more wary of the kids than they will be of it. Tortoises don't have teeth and are not at all aggressive. Please tell your children to watch the tortoise from a distance and to not harass it. This will be a fun learning opportunity for them that they will always remember.
From: +17725289284, Date: March 18, 2015, {Subject: Under foundation}
Actually, gopher tortoises dig burrows at the edge of structures quite often and I have never heard of or seen it cause a problem. They dig at about a 45 degree angle, and if they hit concrete, they will go under or around it.
Subject: Baby Gophers, From: Bruce, Date: March 17, 2015
Hi Bruce,
Date: March 17, 2015, From: Derek, {Subject: under house}
Gopher tortoises are federally protected and you can't (legally) just get rid of them. If you tell me the state and county where you live, I will put you in touch with the right people that can help.
Subject: Barefoot Beach, Bonita Springs {populations?}, From: Carol, Date: March 19, 2015
Unknown, unless you are asking about a specific area.
Date: March 8, 2015, Subject: Found egg, From: pitonia
Hi Becky,
Date: March 5, 2015, From: Marjorie, Subject: {fighting}
When tortoises are serious about fighting, they will try to flip each other over onto their backs. If the one that gets flipped cannot right itself, it can potentially die from heat, cold, dehydration, or predation. It is ok to turn them back over if you find one upside down; just don't move it anywhere.
Subject: Reply to baby found in Odessa only it won't move!, From: Sharlene, Date: March 6, 2015
Subject: Baby found in Odessa fl, From: Sharlene, Date: March 4, 2015
That tortoise is not a baby; based on the picture, it is probably 3 or 4 years old. Please take it back where you found it and place it somewhere close-by, out of harm's way. It will have burrows there that it can go back to and it will know where the best food resources are in the area.
From: Tess, Subject: Protect a burrow, Date: March 2, 2015
Hi Tess,
Date: March 1, 2015, Subject: Desert tortoise, From: Candice
Below are three links that should provide the information you need. The first two are care sheets for reputable sources that outline everything a captive desert tortoise needs to be healthy. The third link is to the Desert Tortoise Council, a group of professionals that study desert tortoises. After you read the care sheets, if you have further questions, I would contact them.
Date: February 26, 2015, From: shelly, Subject: {Who to notify?}
What state and county do you live in?
From: Ellen, Subject: home for 2 Gopher Tortoise {N.Y. state}, Date: February 23, 2015
Hi Ellen,
Date: February 19, 2015, From: Joy, Subject: relocation, distance from original location
Hi Jim,
From: Rick, Subject: Gopher Tortoise {in winter?}, Date: February 14, 2015
Gopher tortoises are cold-blooded reptiles and cannot control their body temperature. They have to locate themselves in places and situations where the air temperature is suitable and safe. Gopher tortoises dig burrows for that purpose. They go there at night, and when the temperature is too hot or too cold for them to be out feeding.
From: Lee, Subject: Moving tortoises, Date: February 16, 2015
Hi Lee,
From: Rick, Subject: Gopher Tortoises {in winter?}, Date: February 16, 2015
Turtles and tortoises are reptiles and cold-blooded. They cannot control their body temperature so they have to go places where the temperature is safe for them. Gopher tortoises dig burrows in the ground and stay there are night, and during times when the temperature is too hot or too cold. In the winter, they may stay in their burrow for several weeks at time.
From: mike, Subject: possible gopher turtle borrows, Date: January 20, 2013
If you are planning to buy and develop the property, you will eventually need a survey done by a competent individual or company. Here is the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission gopher tortoise link; look on there for information. When you are searching for someone to do the survey, shop around, but make sure they have the appropriate knowledge and credentials.
Date: February 6, 2015, Subject: Very old female, den collapsing, From: Deanna
Dear Deanna,
From: 2513910274, Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015, Subject: {Tried to help}
I am sorry that it died. We can only do the best we can. I appreciate your caring.
From: 2513910274, Date: January 26, 2015, {Subject: Is this a gopher?}
It is definitely a juvenile gopher tortoise. Please take it to a local wildlife rehabilitator as soon as possible. If you need help finding one, write me back with your state and city.
From: Brad, Subject: Question about Tortoise Relocation, Date: January 30, 2015
From: Elizabeth, Subject: Gopher Turtle {age?}, Date: January 14, 2015 at 1:04:57 PM EST
Hi Elizabeth,
Hi Melodi, and Happy New Year!
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SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. – Up by 19 points at halftime, coach Mike Carey made it a point to tell No. 6 West Virginia that Seton Hall was one of those scrappy teams that wasn't going to go away.
The message didn't hit home and the Mountaineers' best start in school history was in jeopardy for a couple minutes.
Liz Repella scored a season-high 24 points and West Virginia (15-0, 2-0 Big East) survived its early second-half nap to post a 67-46 victory over the Pirates on Wednesday.
"I told them we had to start the second half like the score was 0-0, and we came out and let them make a 10-0 run," Carey said. "All the things we told them not to do — we wanted them to stay up in the lanes, we wanted to reverse the ball and move the ball — and we went one-on-one and took some bad shots and didn't play well defensive.
"Give them credit," Carey said. "They were ready to play in the second half."
Seton Hall (7-8, 0-2) probably played its best seven minutes under new coach Anne Donovan in those seven minutes, outscoring the Mountaineers 19-3. A jumper by Kandice Green with 13:22 to go capped the spurt and got the Pirates within 41-38.
Carey called a time out and called a play for Repella, his senior co-captain and leading scorer. She delivered her fourth 3-pointer of the game and that ignited a 15-0 run that put the Mountaineers back on track.
"We were a step slow coming out of the gate," said Repella, who hit 10 of 16 from the field in topping her previous season-high of 20 against St. Bonaventure. "All year our defense leads our offense, and we weren't playing good defense in the beginning of the second half. Once we started playing our defense and hitting a couple of shots, it started going our way again."
West Virginia, which came into the game with the nation's top defense, limited Seton Hall to eight points in the final 13:21 and also got three big layups from senior guard Sarah Miles.
"I'll take anything to get me going again," said Miles, who only got back into the lineup recently after being sidelined by a knee injury.
Carey said that having a veteran team helped West Virginia survive the scare.
"We have a lot of seniors and a lot of people who have been through this before," said Carey, who has taken West Virginia to the NCAA tournament three of the past four years. "We ran the quick hitter for Liz and she hit the 3 and Sarah got to the rim and we got our defense going again."
Madina Ali had 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Mountaineers, who held Seton Hall to 27.8 percent shooting from the field.
Jasmine Crew and Green scored 10 points apiece for the Pirates, while Brittany Morris helped the second-half run by scoring all nine of her points with 3-point shots.
"We have to take those seven minutes and put them on video to remind us of how well we can play and how well we can compete in games," Donovan said. "Now we need to stretch those seven minutes out longer and longer."
The thing that might have hurt Seton Hall the most was having Crew foul out with more than nine minutes to play. The guard controlled the Pirates' offense and it disappeared after she went to the bench.
Donovan said the only adjustment the Pirates made in the second half was to stick with their man-to-man defense and to limit their play calls on offense to Crew penetrating and Morris setting up for 3-pointers.
"The victory for me is seeing how they fight," Donovan said. "You're down 20 (actually 19) and what are you going to do about it. We talk all the time about your character and it shows when you are down, in the hard times, not the good times, and they showed what great character they had in the second half."


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by Shawn Brasseaux
"Why is Joshua called a high priest in Zechariah 3:8, when he was from the tribe of Ephraim and not the tribe of Levi?" Good question!
You are inquiring about the verse that says: "Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, thou, and thy fellows that sit before thee: for they are men wondered at: for, behold, I will bring forth my servant the BRANCH." The assumption here is that this is Moses' successor Joshua. Is this supposition correct? We will examine the Bible text!
It is correct to say that Levi, not Ephraim, is the priestly tribe in Israel. The Bible says in Exodus 28:1: "And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons." God told Moses that he was to take his brother, Aaron, and Aaron's four sons, and ordain them as priests in Israel. Moses, Aaron, and Aaron's sons all belonged to the tribe of Levi (see Exodus 2:1-2,10; Exodus 4:14; et cetera). In fact, Moses and Aaron were great-grandsons of Levi (Exodus 6:16-20), Levi being one of the 12 sons of Jacob (Genesis 29:34), Jacob being the son of Isaac (Genesis 25:26), Isaac being the son of Abraham (Genesis 21:5).
Since Aaron the high priest and his sons (other priests) were members of the tribe of Levi, Levi became known as "the priestly tribe." As per God's instructions, only Levites were to be priests in Israel.
Every Bible student is at least somewhat acquainted with Moses' "minister," or servant (Exodus 24:3). This Joshua is frequently called "the son of Nun" (Exodus 33:11; et cetera)—and that title is very useful in singling him out (as we will see shortly). Just before Moses died, God had him appoint Joshua as his replacement to lead Israel into the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 31:14,23). Friend, in your question, you mentioned Joshua the son of Nun being from the tribe of Ephraim. That is correct, according to Numbers 13:8. There, he is called "Oshea;" in verse 16, Moses changed his name to "Jehoshua." He was also known as "Joshua" and "Hoshea" (Numbers 14:6; Deuteronomy 32:44; et cetera). The Greek form of this name is "Jesus" (see Hebrews 4:8).
As you pointed out, the Books of Haggai and Zechariah talk about a high priest named "Joshua" (see Haggai 1:1,12,14; Haggai 2:2,4; Zechariah 3:1,3,6,8-9; Zechariah 6:11). This Joshua bears the label "the son of Josedech" (Haggai 1:1,12,14; Haggai 2:2,4; Zechariah 6:11). He is therefore not to be confused with Joshua "the son of Nun" (Moses' successor). Haggai and Zechariah lived approximately 1000 years after Joshua the son of Nun. The Joshua of the tribe of Ephraim died centuries prior to Haggai and Zechariah. The Joshua of Haggai and Zechariah's day is the son of Josedech. He functions as a high priest because he is of Levi's lineage. Joshua the son of Josedech is called "Jeshua" in Ezra and Nehemiah—contemporaries with Haggai and Zechariah. You may refer to Ezra 2:2; Ezra 3:2,8-9; Ezra 4:3; Ezra 5:2; Ezra 10:18; Nehemiah 7:7; and Nehemiah 12:1,7,10,26.
The Joshua of Zechariah (and Ezra, Nehemiah, and Haggai) is a high priest, living hundreds of years after Joshua, Moses' successor, died. Joshua son of Josedech is of the tribe of Levi, functioning as a high priest. Joshua son of Nun is of the tribe of Ephraim, serving as Moses' successor. There is no contradiction in the Bible, please understand. We are talking about two totally different Joshuas.
By the way, there were actually four Joshuas in the Bible. Firstly, the most famous Joshua, of course, was Moses' replacement. Secondly, as we already discussed, there was the high priest named "Joshua" in Zechariah's day. Thirdly, another man named "Joshua," from Beth-shemesh, appears in 1 Samuel 6:14-18. Lastly, there was yet another Joshua—the governor of Jerusalem during King Josiah's reign (2 Kings 23:8). These all lived centuries apart.
Also see:
» Why do 1 Corinthians 10:8 and Numbers 25:9 contradict?
» What swallowed Jonah—a fish or a whale?
» Do Matthew 10:10, Mark 6:8, and Luke 9:3 contradict?


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Tarragon is an aromatic herb which has narrow, tapering and slightly sloppy leaves. These leaves are grown from the slender stem and contain a lot of beneficial nutrients.
Tarragon herb is also known as Artemisia dracunculus. Among the tarragon herbs from various countries, the French and Russian tarragon herbs are the most famous and commonly used for multiple cuisines.
Talking about its benefits, tarragon herbs are considered as rich in nutrients and minerals as it contains protein, fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6), calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, vitamin A and C, etc.
The herb can be used in salads, and to marinate fish, lamb, and poultry.
Ten health benefits of Tarragon-
1. It is a rich source of beneficial nutrients
As already mentioned, tarragon is a herb which contains a lot of useful proteins and nutrients. Also, it provides a few carbs and calories which is a good thing to know if you are in your weight loss spree.
The iron present in it protects you from anemia and is a key to cell function. The potassium and Manganese present in are good for proper function of heart and brain.
Other than that, potassium is also found to be instrumental in lowering the blood pressure.
2. Helps to improve sleep
Tarragon found in Artemisia plants is considered as one of the effective remedies in regulating sleeping patterns and promoting sleep.
It is said that fitful sleep can be harmful as it can increase the risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
The main reason for poor sleeping habits can be long working hours or high level of stress. Therefore it is essential to maintain your precious sleep.
The Artemisia plants have sedative effects which are instrumental in making a person feel sleepy, and thus they are helpful in improving sleep.
3. It may help in relieving pain
The herb is also useful in reducing pain associated with osteoarthritis.
In a study, it was found that the tarragon extract in Arthrem as a dietary supplement is quite successful in eliminating pain and stiffness from the body.
It is suggested by the researchers that the lower dose of 150 mg consumed two times a day is more effective than consumption of the treatment of 300 mg twice a day.
Some of the other studies also suggested proposing Artemisia plants as an alternative to the traditional pain relievers.
4. Helps to decrease blood sugar
Tarragon is found to be quite useful in improving insulin sensitivity as well as helps to improve the process through which the body uses it.
Insulin is a hormone which provides glucose to the cells of your body so you can feel energized.
Insulin resistance can be caused due to diet and inflammation can lead to an increase in glucose levels.
According to a study it was discovered that tarragon extracts are more effective in lowering blood glucose than a placebo by 20%.
In another study, it was found that the people who consumed tarragon extracts before breakfast and dinner for 90 days had experienced a decrease in insulin secretion. Thus, they were able to keep their blood sugar levels balanced.
5. It prevents anemia
These herbs contain iron mineral which is essential in producing red blood cells. These red blood cells contain hemoglobin.
Tarragon is also useful in absorbing the iron in the body as it contains Vitamin C. Therefore, it is beneficial in avoiding the blood-related problems.
These problems may include disease like anemia.
6. It ensures proper blood flow
This herb contains the compounds which inhibit activation of platelets. Therefore, they are instrumental in preventing the platelet aggregation to blood vessels walls.
This way it is found to be helpful to protect people from a heart attack or stroke as it prevents clot formation in brain and heart vessels.
It was already mentioned that the iron present in tarragon is helpful in blood cell production, but it also helps in improving the blood flow in the body.
Additionally, it keeps your body healthy in a balanced level as it also helps in distribution of antioxidants and nutrients.
It also helps in the distribution of oxygen in the body to maintain our lives intact.
7. It improves digestion
The leaves of this herb can also be used as a digestive tonic to improve your digestive system naturally.as the herb helps to stimulate the liver for the secretion of bile juice.
This way it also prevents the digestive problems such as indigestion, upset stomach, as well as irritable bowel syndrome.
It also increases the appetite and also helps to prevent constipation as it contains the dietary fibers.
8. Aids in promoting healthy bone structure
Along with improving the blood flow, tarragon is also useful in eliminating the uric acid which is an unhealthy toxic.
Magnesium found in this herb works as a muscle relaxant.
The calcium and phosphorus found in this herb are good for bones formation as well as enhancing bone strength.
It increases muscle mass and enhances the muscle growth as it adsorbs the creatinine in the body.
9. Key role in the central nervous system
The tarragon herb has Vitamin B6 present in it which plays a vital role in the Central Nervous System.
It also helps to prevent the body from dementia (a condition in which the memory of the person declines as the person ages).
It is also helpful in reducing neuropathic symptoms like tingling and numbness.
The leaves of tarragon also contain vitamin B12 which prevents from any damage related to neurons in the neurological system.
10. Oral health
Tarragon is also useful in curing oral problems such as loosening of teeth, cavities, the fragility of gums, etc. It works as an antiseptic agent and contains eugenol which has a pain relieving effect.
They are also instrumental in preventing toothaches which leads to soaring gums. Just by chewing the tarragon leaves can make you feel relieved from the toothaches.
Even if you consume it as an herbal tea, it can give you similar benefits.


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What causes the horizontal and vertical lines coming out of pictures of stars, instead of them simply appearing as circles? For example, this picture from Wikipedia: .
$\begingroup$ It should probably be noted that Fraunhofer diffraction is common in all kinds of photography, and is present in nearly every photo; though to greater degrees for photos with more closed apertures and far more obvious in high contrast situations provided by lights, like stars. Here is a great question in the Photography stack exchange on the topic, and another from Physics. $\endgroup$ Jul 3, 2015 at 2:49
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They are called diffraction spikes, and they're artifacts from a supporting structure inside a reflector-type telescope.
3$\begingroup$ Maybe you could say how this leads to the pattern seen in this case. Might also be worth explaining why stars show diffraction spikes but galaxies do not. $\endgroup$– ProfRobJul 3, 2015 at 6:13
sometimes you can get these spike artifacts from the microlenses over the CCD's sensor array as well.
also if your CCD does not have antiblooming logic, a very bright star can cause neighboring pixels to saturate as they are being read out, leading to a "spike" only along the readout axis. here's a good document with some common artifacts, from the hubble team: HandoutIIIc.
the spikes in the OP's image are likely caused by the spider vanes which hold the secondary mirror in place, as Russell says.
(I'd make this a comment, but no reputation yet.)
Minute Physics has a good video on this! Filtering light through any lens causes spikes that identify what kind of aperture was used. That looks like a Hubble picture because of the diamond spikes.
$\begingroup$ It is not to do with the circular aperture in the case shown. $\endgroup$– ProfRobJul 3, 2015 at 6:11


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JANGBRiCKS LEGO City viewer questions answered Dec. 7, 2014
There's nothing new & noteworthy in my custom LEGO city, so in lieu of an (unwarranted) update video, I've answered some frequently asked questions with the city used as a backdrop to the narrative :)
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- drgpolaris (URC member)December 9, 2014 at 4:15 PM
So I can't keep this thought to myself any longer.ReplyDelete
You already have an "el"[evated] train ala Chicago, why don't you bring in some more Midwestern flair from Minneapolis? I know a train station for the mall was out of the question due to space constraints, but I thought why not a station across the street from the mall? Now it sounds like that is your intention, so here is my idea: a Skyway!
Make a Skyway leading from the train station over to the second floor of the mall. Would it be hard to retro-out that department store window facing the station and make it a secondary entrance through the department store? Extremely common sight here in the Twin Cities.
Just a thought! :)
Keep building!
- AnonymousDecember 16, 2014 at 1:14 PM
I have question Jang I know that you dou not sell your Legos but will you ever open a store like Brick Tsar?ReplyDelete
What kind of tables are you using? They look like they work great.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 6, 2015 at 6:47 PM
why not make an amphibious car or truck or bus?ReplyDelete
Hi Jang, my son really loved the shopping mall! Do you by any chance ever share parts list and assembly instructions? Congrats for your work!ReplyDelete


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Dear Mr. Larsen,
Your column almost changed my life.
You see, up until I read it, I'd been raised as a girl. I had pink baby clothes, wore my hair in pigtails, went to girl's gym class, and read those horrible Kimberly Clark pamphlets right before I started to bleed for 3-6 days each month and pick shirts based on how well my bra was concealed.
Then I read your column and realized that while all of that happened, I'd been collecting baseball cards and comic books right alongside my brother and other, older brother (the one that I mistakenly thought was my sister). I hadn't realized that that was how you actually told gender differences!!
I was on my way to change my driver's license, until it occured to me to do a Breast Exam (Or headlight-check, or jug-test, or can-scan, since you seem unaware of the proper names for parts of the female body). Yep, they were still there. I was a woman after all.
And that's when I realized I'd been unfair to you. I think I know your problem. You're just not recognizing all those female comic book readers as female!
So, Mr Larsen, I'd like to introduce you to some new (to you, at least) bra sizes. They are the D, C, B, and yes, the A-Cup sizes.
No, what you thought was an A was actually a DD.
No, I don't want to see what you thought a DD was.
Anyway, beyond A it gets tricky. Some women do not need bras. But, they are still technically women -- even if they are holding comic books. Now, it's normally considered bad manners to ask in this case, but I'm sure if you explained your problem tactfully enough you'll avoid offending her.
I hope you find this information of good use in the future,
Best Wishes,
Ragnell the Foul
Saturday, May 13, 2006
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Definitely doesn't look like you're banned. Great jorb.ReplyDelete
I hadn't seen the column, and the link to it keeps timing out on me, so I don't know what he said, but I love your response.ReplyDelete
Well done!ReplyDelete
One of the hazards a columnist faces when answering critics is that he might create the appearance of cherrypicking which criticisms should be answered, and setting up an easily demolished straw-man argument while ignoring the real basis of the criticisms. This is why wiser columnists and pundits and opinion spouters say their piece and move on and don't try to justify themselves afterwards. Larsen instead walked off the edge of that cliff blindfolded.
He started off by totally missing the point that the criticism of the latest version of the Phantom Lady wasn't that she's "attractive" but that she's hideous. Well, I guess your reply helps explain why he doesn't get that! And when he asked "Should all women in comics be plain or homely because some real women find attractive comic book characters threatening or offensive?" he crossed the line from being a (sometimes humorously misguided) defender of retrograde comic book values to being a misogynistic asshole. And now he's just digging himself deeper by claiming that those "real women" he was complaining about just don't like superhero comics anyway.
I've actually enjoyed some of the columns he's written, and he's perfectly entitled to be wrong...but it's sad to see someone who doesn't know enough to quit when he's behind.
i on the other hand do not understand this dude or why anyone would read him.ReplyDelete
not like my sample size is huge -- i only read the article you linked above -- but, who is this guy and why is he contracted to write anything? what a nitwit
Remember what we were talkinga bout the other night, Ragnell?ReplyDelete
Remember what I said?
- AnonymousMay 13, 2006 at 8:59:00 PM EDT
Larsen's columns are a whole lot of "tl;dr" crap to me. He's so... whiny. And doesn't write well. And likes complaining about how other people need to get hit by the clue stick when, from where I'm sitting at least, it's always him missing the point. -.-ReplyDelete
Suddenly, you seem a lot more intimidating.ReplyDelete
Noooo, she's pretty much always been intimidating. It's part of her charm.ReplyDelete
Sin -- I'm surprisedReplyDelete
Shelly -- Thanks
RAB -- *nod* I feel sorry for him, when I'm not remembering what he actually said.
Jenn -- He's part owner of Image Comics, the third-largest Comic-Book Publishing Company.
Tek -- He's got zombies at his board who see it the other way, though.
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New chairman of the Arthur W. Page Society is David Samson, general manager/public affairs, for Chevron Corporation. Like other Career Capsules, Dave discusses his very first PR job and lessons learned, followed by a chronological listing of his career moves. Last fall, Dave received the Plank Center's Milestones in Mentoring Corporate Award.
David Samson
It was 1980. I had just graduated from college and was looking for my first job in communications. Despite my determination to find a job, I wasn't having much luck. In fact, my job search was becoming frustrating and downright discouraging. It got to the point that some of my friends – many of whom were also recent college grads – suggested that I should just take a job to get my career kick-started. But I wanted to be a communications professional and giving up wasn't in my nature. So I persisted and my persistence turned to luck.
I came across a job listing in the Denver Post (decades before the birth of LinkedIn) that ultimately led to my first job in a small Denver-based PR firm. The principal in the firm, Mike Gaughan, graciously agreed to meet with me at the request of one of his clients. When I first met Mike it was like meeting a CEO out of central casting. He was an eloquent man – tall, white-haired, impeccably dressed and well-spoken. Mike was also a great communicator who knew how to get to the point. And he wasted no time in doing so with me. He looked me in the eye and stated bluntly: "Dave, I don't know if I need someone with 20 years of experience or if I need someone like you, so make up my mind for me."
Well 36 years later I have enjoyed an extraordinary career because Mike took a risk on me. He passed away at the end of 2015, but the influence he (and others) had on me is immeasurable and started my terrific journey in this dynamic profession.
- Account Executive, Entercom Public Relations (Denver, CO) (Two years as the most junior staff person, allowing me to benefit from the greatest variety of assignments.)
- Media Relations Representative, Public Service Company of Colorado (Denver, Colorado) (Three years of handling financial, environmental and nuclear issues with inquiring reporters)
- Senior Manager, External Relations, Johns Manville Corporation (Denver, Colorado) (Five years in as the lead spokesperson for this beleaguered company. Manville was the most profitable company to ever seek bankruptcy protection due to unprecedented product liability litigation.)
- Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Levi Strauss & Co. (San Francisco, CA) (Four years of being able to dress in Levi's jeans and cowboy boots!)
- Director, International Communications, IBM; Director, Communications IBM Global Services (Armonk, NY) (One year at Big Blue. Though brief, I learned a lot in my short tenure in this iconic company and it made me a viable candidate for the top communications role at Levi Strauss & Co.)
- Vice President, Global Communications, Levi Strauss & Co. (San Francisco, CA) (Three years in my second stint working to promote this great brand at a pivotal point in the company's storied history).
- Partner, Ketchum Public Relations (San Francisco, CA) (Three years with profit center responsibility. Every professional needs this experience. It's humbling.)
- Vice President, International Communications, Oracle Corporation (Redwood City, CA) (Three years working with a celebrity CEO in the ultra-competitive enterprise software sector.)
- General Manger, Public Affairs, Chevron Corporation (San Ramon, CA) (12 years and still going inside this leading global energy company! Best job I've ever had.)
- Chairman, Arthur W. Page Society (In 2016 I begin my term as chair of Page, the professional membership organization for Fortune 500 CCOs and global PR agency CEOs.)


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What to eat during your race is a question I get asked about a lot. We recently discussed which foods are best choices for before physical activity, in particularly endurance sessions. Today, we're talking food timing during exercise.
Nutrition Consultation Case Studies Part 1: Fitter and Faster
"I was struggling to lose body fat rather than weight. My weight goes down very easily but making sure I am losing fat and not muscle mass is something I struggled with." What can you do when you can't train any harder but want to keep improving?


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Yesterday's News:
APX DVD: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
Fri., Jan. 1. 2016 11:21am EST
Our 20:20 Video DVD is finally available again after being out of print for two years.
For a limited time, we'll send an extra copy free for every DVD you order. The DVD is the second item on the page at If you go to http://www.apologetix.com/store/store.php, directly below our upcoming CD.
The 20:20 Video DVD is a two-disc set featuring our 20th anniversary show in 2012, plus other cool stuff.


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DIMMU BORGIR Release "Mourning Palace" Live Clip!
Norway's symphonic black metal giants DIMMU BORGIR have just released a live clip for the track "Mourning Palace". The track comes from the band's highly-anticipated double-DVD Forces Of The Northern Night on April 28th via Nuclear Blast. Give the live clip a spin below.
From The Press Release
As 2017 marks the year of the great return of Norwegian symphonic black metal giants, DIMMU BORGIR, they will release their highly-anticipated double-DVD Forces Of The Northern Night on April 28th. Available in different formats, the release will contain two live rituals:
Their legendary concert in Oslo, showing DIMMU BORGIR on stage with the Norwegian Radio Orchestra and a bombastic choir as well as the entire performance at Wacken Open Air with almost 100 musicians in action.
Today, the Norwegians unveil their first video from the Wacken show – see the raging black metal hymn "Mourning Palace" live with the Czech National Symphonic Orchestra here: https://goo.gl/zUU6R5


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'Draconian' anti-terrorism laws not needed, opposition says
Prime Minister Stephen Harper must explain why "draconian" anti-terrorism measures that were scrapped in 2007 are once again necessary, opposition MPs said Wednesday.
"The prime minister has to explain to us why, if these measures are so important and so necessary, they were not in place for four years. Is the prime minister saying that for the last four, five years, we've been at risk? At greater risk because the measures have not been in place? I think he has to answer that question," interim Liberal leader Bob Rae said.
Rae was reacting to Harper's disclosure in an interview with CBC chief correspondent Peter Mansbridge that his Conservative government plans to bring back two controversial clauses of anti-terrorism legislation that were sunset in 2007.
One allowed police to arrest suspects without a warrant and detain them for three days without charges if police believed a terrorist act may have been committed. The other allowed a judge to compel a witness to testify in secret about past associations or perhaps pending acts under penalty of going to jail if the witness didn't comply. Neither clause was used by police or prosecutors in the five years before they expired.
When asked by Mansbridge if he would try to bring those laws back, Harper replied: "That is our plan."
"We think those measures are necessary. We think they've been useful," he said. "And as you know … they're applied rarely, but there are times where they're needed." An excerpt from the interview was released Tuesday and it will air on The National on Thursday.
The Conservatives put forward a proposal to keep the measures in place for three more years, but the three opposition parties united to defeat the proposal in February 2007 by a 159-124 vote.
'Islamicism' and 'Islamism'
Although recent usage has in some cases seen the words used interchangeably, Islamicsm and Islamism are generally defined very differently.
According to many sources, including the CBC's language guide, Islamicism usually refers to the academic study of Islamic culture, history, or religion. An Islamicist is an expert or scholar in this field.
Islamism is usually defined as a political and cultural movement that believes the Qur'an should rule all aspects of life (religious, political and personal). An Islamist could be defined as a Muslim radical or extremist who not only believes that Western values are eroding Islam, but who is prepared to use violence to create fundamentalist Islamic states and enforce Shariah law (the legal code of Islam).
The prime minister's spokesman, Andrew MacDougall, told CBC News that Stephen Harper was "referencing Islamic terrorism — the Islamists" in his reference to the leading threat facing Canada.
Rae said he thinks there are more effective ways to fight homegrown terrorism, which he described as a "real threat," than by re-introducing the legislative measures. Ensuring police and intelligence agencies are co-operating with each other, for example, and integrating people successfully in Canadian society, are more effective ways of combating domestic terror threats, he said.
The interim Liberal leader said police agencies haven't been complaining that their anti-terrorism work has been hampered since the measures were scrapped, nor has Harper made it an issue in recent years.
"The prime minister has to tell us what's changed," said Rae.
The NDP's foreign affairs critic, Paul Dewar, also questioned the prime minister's intentions.
"Stephen Harper's plan to reintroduce these draconian provisions simply isn't backed up by the facts. The government has produced no evidence to justify this move. Security is obviously important to Canadians, and we can make Canada secure without resorting to measures like these," he told CBC News.
Harper's 'Islamicism' comment draws reaction
There was also reaction to Harper's comment in the interview that Canada is safer than it was on Sept. 11, 2001, but that "the major threat is still Islamicism." His office clarified that Harper was referring to "Islamic terrorism" when he used the term "Islamicism."
Harper cautioned that terrorist threats can "come out of the blue" from a different source, but that terrorism by Islamic radicals is still the top threat, though a "diffuse" one.
Rae said Islam is a religion of peace that has been perverted and twisted, and that Harper should have indicated that in his remarks. The prime minister also should have noted that any religion or ideology can be perverted and used to justify acts of violence, not just Islam, said Rae.
"We don't have to single out just one ... but it would be a little strange to say there hasn't been a perversion of Islam. Of course there's been a terrible perverison of Islam. Whether Islamacist is the right word, I don't know," said Rae.
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The NDP reacted to Harper's "Islamicism" remark by accusing him of using "divisive language for political purposes."
"Security is obviously important to Canadians, but we can make our country secure without resorting to divisive politics," Dewar said in a statement to CBC News.
The prime minister's remarks also prompted reaction, positive and negative, from some members of the Muslim community.
Tarek Fatah of the Canadian Muslim Congress said Islamism is a political doctrine and fascist ideology that encourages violence and seeks the destruction of western civilization and that Harper's comments indicate he understands the difference between it and Islam.
"I'm glad that the prime minister of Canada had the courage to speak out and identify the real enemy," he said.
But Shahina Siddiqui, executive director of Islamic Social Services of Canada, had the opposite reaction and said she was disappointed by the prime minister's comments.
"To take the term Islamic and attach it to terrorism is to point to the entire community, is to brush the entire faith with the same stroke and that to me is not something I expect from a prime minister," she said.


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Recruitment for all Greek organizations, excluding organizations in the Multicultural Greek Council, has been suspended for the spring semester.
According to Meaghan Annett, president of Tufts Panhellenic Council, and Shant Marokhian, president of Tufts' chapter of the Zeta Psi fraternity, Greek life at Tufts is undergoing changes in structure and policy throughout the remainder of the academic year. These changes come following statements from the Inter-fraternity Council (IFC) and Panhellenic Council in November announcing changes in social event policies for the semester.
While Annett declined to comment on the suspension of recruitment, she stressed that the overall details of changes in Greek Life are not yet finalized. She said that the Inter-Greek Council (IGC) plans to release a statement next Wednesday outlining how Greek life members and organizations plan on improving themselves as a community. Their comments will shed further light on significant changes in the recruitment process and subsequent new member period, she said.
Director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Su McGlone and leaders from the IGC were not available for comment.
Annett said that through these changes, Panhellenic sororities are hoping to improve the Greek system in the long run by making changes to its recruitment process.
"We always knew as a Panhellenic Council that [recruitment] was something that we wanted to change, but it's become extremely apparent that we need to change how it's structured, especially in terms of how recruitment is not representative of Greek life experiences at Tufts," Annett said.
According to Annett, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life anticipates a visit on Monday from hazing prevention specialist Gentry McCreary from the National Center for Higher Education Risk Management. He will be meeting with each fraternity individually and the Panhellenic sororities as a group, Annett said.
Annett noted that the purpose of the visit would be to discuss how Greek organizations can change recruitment in order to make it more beneficial to new members, adding that the process of making these changes is an ongoing process.
Annett said that the Panhellenic Council statement helped to maintain a channel of communication between fraternities and sororities regarding current problems with the Greek system.
"I think [that fraternities] were really receptive to what we were saying," Annett said. "I think, to our credit, we said it in a way that they had to listen to what we were saying, and the fact that we were reading it, and they were hearing it from us, rather than from a piece of paper."
In the IFC statement, all fraternities voluntarily self-suspended, offering no more social events for the rest of the semester, Mahrokhian said.
"I think that's where a lot of [uncomfortable behaviors] are perpetrated," Mahrokhian said of fraternity social events.
Mahrokhian believed that this self-suspension would help fraternities examine their own attitudes and policies.
"To reflect and try to change the inherent attitude with Greek life, I think it's important to take a step back and look at ourselves and think about how we can change and make things positive," he said.
She also said that as Panhellenic sororities, they wanted to comply with the demands they made of the fraternities.
According to Mahrokhian, the changes enacted by the IFC and fraternities were made partly in response to the letter by the Panhellenic Council as well as to an opinion piece published in the Observer on Nov. 7, which discussed apparent issues within Tufts' Greek institutions and called for their abolition.
"The Observer article shed some light on some of the systemic issues with Greek life," Mahrokian said. "The Panhellenic response to that article [did] as well. I think we wanted to be proactive about it and we wanted to move in a positive direction. These were the first actionable steps that we could show for. We want people to know that we're committed to changing."
First-year Sarah Tessler expressed support for the Panhellenic response, but voiced disappointment that she would likely not be able to participate in recruitment in the spring semester.
"Although I support Panhel's previous released statements regarding their interaction with frats, I feel like this step only creates a more tense environment on campus," she said. "I was extremely excited to rush next semester and really can't imagine my college experience without it. To me it's just sad that the extreme, and obviously horrible, hazing problem in fraternities has forced sororities to suffer its consequences."
Robert Katz contributed reporting to this article.
Fraternity, Panhellenic sorority spring recruitment suspended
Recruitment for all Greek organizations, excluding organizations in the Multicultural Greek Council, has been suspended for the spring semester.


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Attention reference hungry IWI enthusiasts!!! Please see below the initial proofs and visual diary of Team 43's efforts on Day 1 of the popular 2014 IWI-Kend with more material, including videos, set to come in the coming days…
Despite frustrating conditions on the 11m band, the Aussie team of experienced dx adventurers thoroughly enjoyed themselves from two of the Gold Coast's spectacular inland water islands (IWI) on October 4 for Day 1 of the 2014 IWI-Kend!
The chance to take in some of the more perfectly picturesque waterway sites of south-east Queensland, hidden within the Nerang River, was an extremely positive experience.
In addition to plenty of CQ DX calls on the Heil Headset (with PTT), 43DA102 Geoff and 43DA001 Darren enjoyed the opportunity of only 'occasional band openings' to test out a variety of antennas and transceivers.
These included antennas such as the Skyrex by renowned antenna engineer 9/1SD019 Alex, the MKI Station Master and more.
Rigs were by Yaesu, Dragon, ICOM, Codan and military transceivers.
Despite operating as QRP (5-10 watts) at times due to limitations of the 850 watt GMC generator, the Skyrex antenna on a brilliant NBS Mast some 10m above the ground, delivered some whopping 5/9 signals into the Americas on the strategically constructed and uniquely shaped Macintosh Island (IWI-009).
Later on in the afternoon, the vertical Station Master MKI stick, military backpack whip and long wire successfully conquered Asia, Oceania and Europe in the late afternoon from the Isle of Capri (IWI-008).
Big signals were noted from a large number of Aussie operators situated in various states and territories of Australia.
43WA44 in Western Australia, 43WR916 Rick on Tasmania Island and 43BDU001 Brian in Queensland were among them.
43DA162 Brett was also heard on backscatter from his DXstination on Ballina Island (IWI001), some 200 kilometres away.
153RS777 Jan, 9LD505 Dwayne, 17WD040 in the Hawaiian Islands and the Romeo Charlie Club Station on Bora Bora Island (201RC000) in French Polynesia were belting through also.
From his home in the Kingdom of Thailand, 153RS777 Jan was able to work both IWI stations!


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The test of a good measure:
Does this measure help us understand and improve performance?
All arbitrary measures – targets, service levels, activity, budget and so on – fail this test. Managing with arbitrary measures is like driving your car while looking through the rear-view mirror.
Actual measures, like: end-to-end times, percentage one-stop, percentage on date-as-required, are called 'capability' measures and pass this test.
Switching from arbitrary measures to capability measures requires hard work on the part of managers. It is to move from rear-view mirror measures to predictive measures – measures looking forward.
While managers 'know' how to 'manage' with the former, they have no experience of working with the latter.


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The school received its first short inspection visit from Ofsted on the 15th May 2018 since its last inspection in July 2014.
We are pleased to confirm the judgement made that we continue to be a good school.
The key findings included:
- A key strength of the school is our work with parents and carers, which included the regular parent and pupil sessions on phonics and reading
- The school's emphasis on the professional development of the staff which they appreciate, the impact of this leads to a sharper focus on their planning of learning opportunities for individual pupils
- Greater leadership capacity across the school
- The schools investment in a programme focusing on learning behaviours (visible learning) the impact of which has been that teachers match pupils' abilities to their learning needs
- The Headteacher has a clear and accurate understanding of the school's strengths and areas for development
- The improvement in the teaching of phonics
- Work to strengthen the identification of children's next steps in learning needs in the early years.
- Safeguarding and the schools' close work with external agencies and the lack of fear to challenge decisions.
- Work of Governors, monitoring safeguarding procedures and gathering the views of pupils and their understanding of safeguarding.
- Pupils enjoy school, feel safe and can share their worries with a member of staff.
- Parents overwhelmingly positive about their children's safety in school.
- Teaching Assistants skilful in their questioning and use resources effectively to develop pupils' vocabulary and understanding of texts.
- The teaching of reading is consistent across all classrooms
- The learning environment provides useful aids, displays of key vocabulary and reading targets helping to improve reading.
- In the Early Years a strong focus on individual children's learning needs.
- The outdoor learning environment in the Early Years is used well to provide learning opportunities across all areas of learning.
- Focused teaching activities which promote children's reading, writing and mathematics skills well through effective questioning and use of resources.
- The Headteacher's unwavering focus on improving attendance rates. Work with the London Borough of Harrow's Schools Attendance Liaison Officer, acting swiftly to challenge and work with parents when a pupil's attendance falls below the threshold of 95%.
KPINS Short Inspection Report May 2018 below
The inspection report of the school is also available on the Ofsted website.
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Geneviève Rose
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- Senior Advisor, Regional Governance, Africa
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Region(s): Africa
Focus Area(s): human rights systems, Indigenous Peoples' rights, business and human rights
Working Language(s): French (mother tongue), English and Danish
Geneviève Rose is manager for the programme with the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. Geneviève has worked with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights as well as the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights. She has a master's degree in conflict resolution from the University of Bradford in the UK. For the last 10 years she has been working mainly with the African continent and Indigenous Peoples' rights on various themes, including among others, human rights and business, land rights and participation in regional processes.


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I returned from vacation halfway around the world to check out some music a little closer to home. House Of Blues hosted a night of bands from around Chicago and I caught a couple of really talented acts that I'd never before seen. Both had a huge stage presence and a lot of energy.
First was Tamarie T and The Elektra Kumpany. If you're familiar with the music of Parliament Funkadelic or Sly & The Family Stone, you might be ready for what Tamarie T calls Exotic Funk. With a dozen people on stage, there was constantly something interesting going on. They feature a tap dancer, a great horn section, some brilliant guitarists, and singers that'll blow you away.
Still, the main draw is Tamarie T himself. He's a super-compelling frontman from whom it is nearly impossible to draw your eye away. His style reflects the 60's protest movement and glam rock fashion at the same time, with gold pants and high boots joining his native body and face paint.
The headliner for the night was Local Motive, a blue-eyed soul band that takes influences from the blues and Motown. Lead singer/guitarist Mike Vinopal dominated the first few tunes, but soon it became clear that this band is much more of an ensemble, with three other vocalists taking the lead on different songs.
A lot was said about hope and mental health, as Local Motive was using the night as a way to raise money for the charity Hope For The Day. It's a suicide prevention outreach program, and the band donated all proceeds from their merchandise sales.
Another large band, there were again about a dozen people on stage for this set. The horn section was a bit more subdued, but still played an integral part. They had someone on the bongos to amp up the percussion section, Mike Palma banging his head around the stage on bass, and Michael's cousin Chris on rhythm guitar. Every one of them a very talented musician whether they were in the spotlight or providing the background for someone else's moment.


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Grand Hyatt
This property is one of Japan's unreservedly sophisticated and luxurious hotel, occupying 21 floors of the ambitious Roppongi Hills complex. Completed in 2003, this iconic building is full of modern comforts and entertainment options, including an array of high-end global designer shops, making it a welcoming spot for international visitors. This district is also a particularly cosmopolitan area in Tokyo, so tends to be buzzing with expats and young locals seeking a lively party scene among the multiple Western-style establishments, which line the exhilarating neon streets.
The Grand Hyatt is located in an ideal spot, right at the heart of the Roppongi Art Triangle, with Mori tower gallery, the National art museum and the Suntory gallery nearby. The hotel pays homage to them with diverse and arresting artworks throughout the lobby, lounges and rooms.
Rooms are spacious and uncluttered with clean-cut interior design and hi-tech features, including complimentary speedy Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speakers. Dazzling skyline views can be seen from most rooms, with some overlooking the striking Tokyo Tower, while others face towards the majestic Mount Fuji. Polished marble en suite bathrooms offer idyllic spots for one to relax privately, either by soaking within the deep bath or using the refreshing rain shower. The fitness centre also includes a 25m basement pool, giant jacuzzi and gym – all of which are first rate and provide great spaces in which to relax or reinvigorate oneself after a packed day of sightseeing.
Ten in-house restaurants offer a wealth of dining options and attract the fashionable Tokyo set as well as the hotel's own guests. Join them at the French Kitchen and Gaucho-style Oak Door, both of which have proved especially popular to the point that they have arguably become destinations in their own right. Al fresco dining is also offered here, as is live music, which we believe is best enjoyed in the chic jazz lounge with a cocktail in hand.
The service provided here is particularly suited to Western visitors who make up a significant proportion of the guests. For those staying in the club rooms and suites, a huge plus is the exclusive access to the Grand Club Lounge, which comes with complimentary evening canapés and cocktails. It may not quite be the Park Hyatt in Shinjuku, and the Roppongi area is more raucous after dark, but the Grand Hyatt is nonetheless one of the city's most impressive hotels.
To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.
Bill Bryson
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- Matthew Annable, Rajasthan, India
- Anonymous, India
- Mr & Mrs Manson, North India
- Mr Geoffrey Johnson, India
- Mr David Wallace, North India
- Leslie Siben, India
- Jaime Benitez, South India
- Krista Weir, Sri Lanka
- Matthew Nicklin, North India


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The American Bankers Association today released a new members-only tool—the ABA Sales Practice and Incentive Compensation Risk Assessment Matrix—to help member banks assess and manage risks posed by their sales practices and incentive compensation programs.
Developed by ABA's Center for Regulatory Compliance staff and reviewed by compliance experts at banks of varying sizes, the matrix provides a detailed list of questions bank managers and directors can use to evaluate a bank's inherent risk. It similarly provides a checklist for evaluating the controls in place to manage or mitigate that risk, and provides a summary section that shows the level of risk left after applying controls.
Though federal regulatory agencies say they are examining practices and programs only at midsize and large institutions, ABA recommends the tool to banks of all sizes to help them prepare confidently for their next exam. The resource is free, scalable and formatted as a Word document to allow banks to fill out and customize as needed. Download the matrix . For more information, contact ABA's Rick Freer.