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To the end
November 9th, 2008Newfoundland turned out to be beautiful. We drove northwards as the day broke, and the shadows looming to our right revealed themselves as gorse-covered rocky hills. Intermittent sun made the golden leaves glow in the trees and as we closed in on 50 degrees the landscape frequently opened up onto picturesque lakes and bays.
We came to the small fishing village of La Scie on Cape St. John, and after building up a band of spectators from our repeated trips up and down the main street we asked directions for the best track out onto the headland. A few minutes later we worked out what we'd been told – the Newfoundland accent is surely the strangest in the world! A peculiar mix of Irish, Canadian and Westcountry, which even us three with Irish and westcountry roots struggled to understand. It felt a very different place to the rest of Canada.
The track took us to the site of an old radar station, but we still wanted to go further, so after scouting for a while we bumped Roxy over some rocks and down onto a narrow mud track that seemed to be used by quad bikes. With Pete at the wheel Spike and I jumped out to grab photographs and examine the track ahead. It was a gnarly route, heading down a muddy, rock-strewn gully with trees in close attendance either side, but as seasoned experts/fools (delete as appropriate) we were confident of our and Roxy's abilities.
Sadly the margin for error proved too small as Pete, showing uncharacteristic concern for the bodywork steered to avoid bashing a tree and in doing so the front wheel slid off a rock which then wedged itself between two parts of the chassis. Yes dear readers, after our north american holiday we were back to the glory days of Kazakhstan, we were back to the worms eye view of the world. We were stuck.
There were relatively few options, so after we'd settled on the appropriate jack we lifted her up and reversed her free, but enough time had been wasted to discourage further attempts. We walked up the rest of the way to 50 degrees, watched a beautiful sunset and had a beer. It had taken us six months but we had arrived at our last bit of land before returning to the Lizard. The line that had guided our lives for the last half year was plunging into the sea beside us, the stars were coming out, the wind was making our beer bottles sing…and it was bloody freezing! There was only one thing for it, we headed for the pub.
- David
Playing on the iPod: 'To the end' by Blur


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Love Letter Necklace with One Letter by Solstice Design Studio Express what's in your heart with this Love Letters Necklace from Solstice! This delicate sterling silver necklace comes with one letter of your choice. Show your love for your child with his or her initial framed with a heart on this handcrafted necklace. Includes a 16" sterling silver cable chain with spring ring clasp and packaged in an opaque box. Made in the USA. Solstice Design Studio creates beautiful jewelry from the heart, made especially for moms. Each piece of lead-free jewelry is lovingly handcrafted by one of Solstice's skilled jewelers. Whether she is a first time mom-to-be or an experienced parent, jewelry from Solstice Design Studio will always make the perfect sentimental gift for any occasion!This item is custom made especially for you upon order.
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The BIG Picture The Huskies won the BIG EAST Championship title for the fifth-straight season. The team has 19 regular season titles and 18 tournament crowns. Connecticut finished 33-5 in 2011-12 to post its seventh-straight 30-win season. The Huskies eclipsed the 30-win plateau for the 17th time in the last 19 years. UConn reached the Final Four for the 13th time in program history, the second-most appearances in the sport.
Who's Returning The Huskies have four starters returning for the 2012-13 season. Connecticut's sixth man, BIG EAST Freshman of the Year Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis led the team last year with 15.0 ppg, 93 3-pointers and a .833 free throw percentage. Junior guard Bria Hartley (Watch #BEMediaDay interview) averaged 14.0 ppg, third on the team, and was second on the team with 140 assists. Junior center Stefanie Dolson averaged 10.4 ppg, had a team-high 57 blocks and led the squad on the boards with 6.0 rpg. Senior Kelly Faris led the team with 165 assists and redshirt-senior Caroline Doty (5.0 ppg) rounds out the returning starters.
Who's Gone UConn lost one starter to graduation, Tiffany Hayes. Hayes won two national championships and competed in four Final Fours. She was honored as the 2012 Kingston Regional Most Outstanding Player and earned Third Team All-America status from the Associated Press. Hayes was selected with the fourteenth pick of the WNBA Draft by the Atlanta Dream. Hayes, a two-time All-BIG EAST First Team selection, finished her career at UConn with a 147-7 overall record and averaged 14.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.
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1940's women's compact signed Jules Richard of New York N.Y. All brass with an enameled face and cabochon faux pearl. The outside rim has a beautiful design on the brass and the back is plain brass. Has powder puff and mirror in excellent condition. Face powder has all been used. Measures 2" across and is in excellent condition. Shipping by First Class Mail is free in the USA only. Insurance is extra if requested...
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item #912356
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Al's Past Treasures
Silver toned and enameled women's compact is signed Elgin American. It has 2 compartments inside. One for face powder and the other I believe for rouge. It is clean and appears to never have had any of the 2 items in it. Mirror is clear, no damage. Has a prong set clear crystal rhinestone heart attached to the front. Measures Measures 3" x 2.5" and is in excellent plus condition. Shipping by First Class Mail in the USA only is free. Insurance is extra if requested...
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Offering this lovely molded Lucite purse from the 1950's. It has a very attractive marble look in a black/gray/silver design. Rests on 4 clear Lucite half round balls. Signed on the inside on the silver hinge "N.Y.C. Llewellyn Inc.". Measures 9.75" x 4" x 4.25". Beautiful handles, clasp and all parts made of the same colored Lucite. Overall condition very good showing only a minimal of use. You may calculate your Priority Mail shipping cost as shipping weight will be 3 pounds from zip code 33437...
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Offering this 1970's Anton Pieck wooden purse with Bakelite handle and a deep gold velvet like interior with a lace trimming and a mirror inside the lid. The bottom has 4 gold toned metal 1/2 circle feet attached. The graphics are on one side an artist on a roof painting a picture of the village and the other side is a scene of horse drawn carriages in a busy street scene. There is some wear to the edges but the graphics are complete and clear and the latch is a ball style type...
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Estee Lauder produced many of these necklace perfume holders in solid perfume as well as this type. All are highly collectible. This one is called "Parfumiere" and was issued in 1976. The original contents are gone but you can add any of your favorite fragrance. The base has a beautiful flower and leaf design. The top section and the screw off top with dauber are gold toned as well as the 24" chain. I am showing the side of the holder that has a small discoloration to the plating...
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This set consists of an atomizer in the middle, large perfume bottle with stopper on the left and a covered powder bowl on the right. All pieces have a gold design that my enlargement shows. This goes around all 3 pieces. It is a gold background with a textured gold on top that gives it a sparkle like effect. All the gold trim is in excellent plus condition not showing any wear. The atomizer measures 5" across x 4.25" tall. Origin unknown...
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This 4 oz. bottle of Opium Perfumed Bath Silk appears to either have had some evaporation or a small amount has been used. The line level is slightly above the bottom of the word OPIUM. I believe a full bottle would be approx. 1/4" higher. I am offering this bottle at a discounted price of $158.00. Sorry no box.See all the many other great listings I have for your consideration and check out my testimonials of what past customers have said about me.
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Vintage vanity set of 5 pieces in a beige pearl like design made by Dupont Pyralin. Pyralin is a material that was first created in the early 1920's by Dupont as a coating and is used in this type of vanity set, jewelry, automotive applications and many other uses. I have estimated this set as prior to 1960 as that was as long as the previous owner had the set. The pieces are a 10 3/4 inch by 5 1/2 inch mirror, comb, shoe hook, small object box and a shoehorn which I have displayed to show what ...
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This is one of many perfumes I will be listing. There will be vintage bottles both empty and partial, different sizes, full sealed expensive brands and others. This is a very useful Estee Lauder bottle set. It consists of 3 spray bottles of Estee Lauder. A full .25 oz. bottle of Super Cologne spray, a 3/4 full bottle of .12 oz. White Linen Perfume spray and a 2/3 full bottle of Knowing Perfume spray. It also comes with a .12 oz. refillable spray bottle, a holder in gold for the spray bottle and ...
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This is a full 1.7 oz.bottle of AV Eau de Toilette spray. AV by Adrienne Vittadini Perfume for Women is as fresh as the ocean breeze, with a touch of fresh cut flowers. Fragrance Family: Fresh – Floral
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Wonderful Hand painted wooden Box Bag/Purse By Annie Laurie. Her silk label "Annie Laurie Originals Palm Beach" is stitched on the inside. It has a beautiful pearl like Lucite handle, and the paintings that are all around are lovely scenes that look like an old Florida Coast town. The inside of the bag is elegant lined with quilted forest green cotton fabric. The bag is 9 inches wide 5.5 tall by 5 inches deep. Handle height not counted. I have not attempted to clean the bag as it is in excellent...
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Offering this magnificent antique vanity tray. This oval tray has an intricate flower & leaf pattern on the side with handles in a scroll design and bezel set green and ruby colored stones. A delicate lace doily sandwiched between two panes of glass. Stands on four clever styled wire legs that also hold the glass in place. Measures 13" x 6.25" and is in excellent condition. Circa approx. between 1890 to 1910. See all the many other great listings I have for your consideration.


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The discovery of a double-headed sex toy mistaken for a mystical rare fungus
brought national notoriety to a Chinese village and TV program this week.
Villagers from Liucunbu, a rural community outside western Chinese city of
Xi'an, encountered the sex toy while drilling a new well shaft. Hard-pressed to
identify the flexible, fungi-like object, perplexed residents alerted the local
news station, which immediately sent reporter Yunfeng Ye to the scene.
In her coverage of the finding, broadcast last Sunday on the station's
investigative journalism program Xi'an Up Close, Ye thoroughly probed different
aspects of the discovery, interviewing locals and inserting her own research on
the alleged mushroom. Despite Ye's earnest reporting, her and the villagers'
obliviousness of the object's real identity has now lent itself to national
The report opens with Ye proclaiming the discovery of the mysterious object,
the likes of which "not even an 80-year-old local man has seen." Villagers
crouch around the object, floating innocently in a water-filled bucket. "It has
an eye and a nose, but we don't know what it is," says a man who was among the
drillers who discovered the sex toy.
Describing the object's qualities in explicit detail, Ye and the villager
determine that it is a type of lingzhi, a shelf fungus of the Ganoderma lucidum
species, which according to legend has the ability to give immortality.
Asserting that the mushroom is rarely seen because it grows underground, she
says, "When the Emperor Qin Shi Huang [the First emperor of China] was on the
hunt for the secret to longevity, it is said he discovered this lingzhi was the
After the program aired, many viewers immediately recognized the object as a
sex toy modeled after female genitalia, and online video of the report gained
millions of views overnight. While the video received many comments lauding the
station's and villagers' "purity," the day after the program aired the Xi'an
news station posted an apology on Sina Weibo, a Chinese blogging website.
"Our program last night made everyone laugh," the apology said, expressing
regret for an "uncomfortable and misleading" report. "Our reporter is very young
and sheltered."
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SAT applicants needing special accomodations should visit www.collegeborad.com/ssd/student/index.html to find out about the request process. Paper application forms are available in the Guidance Office and must be postmarked by the closing date listed. Always double check exact dates and costs, include check and a photograph with application to correct address listed in the instructions.
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The ACT is required by most state supported colleges and universities, and is accepted by all four-year colleges and universitites in the United States. Check the ACT website to see if the colleges you are considering require or recommend the ACT Writing Test.
To register for the ACT online, find more information or take a practice test; go to www.actstudent.org.
Glenbard South will be a Test Center for the ACT on April 13, 2013.
The test center code for Glenbard South is 5552. See the ACT website for other test locations.
Juniors at Glenbard South take the ACT on April 23, 2013 as part of the Prairie State Exam. This is not a National ACT testing date, but scores can be sent to colleges, universities and the NCAA. There is no cost to the students for the Prairie State Exam. The exam will not include the Writing portion. Students will register for this exam during school as part of a regularly scheduled class.
College-bound juniors are recommended to take the February, April, or June test. These are also the qualifying test dates for the Illinois State Scholar Program. To be considered as a State Scholar: complete the Online Registration or the Registration Folder - your score will be automatically sent to ISSC if you are an Illinois State resident and answer "yes" to the Resident of This State portion of the registration form.
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College-bound juniors are recommended to take the March, May, or June test.
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All Glenbard South sophomores take the PLAN test on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.
All Glenbard South freshmen take a practice PLAN test on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.
The PLAN helps 10th graders build a solid foundation for future academic and career success. It is a comprehensive resource that helps students measure their current academic development, explore career/training options, and make plans for the remaining years of high school and post-graduation years.
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Island Reborn During the past 150 years wind and water have claimed more than 10,000 acres of habitat in the Chesapeake Bay. The soil has been swallowed up by storms and a rising sea level. This erosion has caused huge problems for the Port of Baltimore as it tries to keep its busy shipping channels open. Each year the Maryland Port Administration dredges several million cubic yards of mud from its winding waterways in the Chesapeake Bay. Until recently, there was debate and controversy about what to do with this dredged material. Now the Port believes it has found the answer. It's bringing back to life an island that was once an important fixture in the Chesapeake Bay. The past is literally being dug up from the Bay's clogged waterways to restore an island that shrank from 1200 acres in 1847 to five scattered tiny islands in the early 90's.
It's called Poplar Island. Erosion has taken its toll there. By the mid 1990's the island had all but disappeared. Gone were any remnants of early colonial history. Gone were the hunters, the politicians and the bootleggers that used this island as a haven. Houses, trees and finally the land dissolved into the bay.
But what nature took away, man is now rebuilding in an effort to help protect the environment. "Island Reborn" will look at and document the rebuilding of Poplar Island. It tells the history of the old island from the colonial settlers to the days when Roosevelt and Truman went hunting there with political colleagues. The program explores the engineering, science and technology being used to build the new island into a wildlife sanctuary, and it answers the question of why this unique project is a good development for the environment.
The reclamation of Poplar Island is one of the largest projects of its kind. It's an ambitious undertaking as the Maryland Port Administration and the Army Corps of Engineers attempt to reverse and reshape nature's course. "Island Reborn" shows how the island is already becoming a wildlife oasis, and it looks at the larger lessons to be learned in how the busy ports around the world can clear their channels for shipping as well as help the environment by creating new habitat.
Clear to the Bottom The water of Chesapeake Bay must be clean and clear enough for sunlight to reach the bottom if sub-aquatic grasses are to grow. These grasses, or SAVs as they are known, are critical living components of the bay's ecology. They serve many functions, but perhaps the most important is their role as a living, protective nursery for young aquatic animals like fish and crabs that are vulnerable to predation. For now, the water isn't clean enough in most parts of the Chesapeake - scientists say it won't be - until filter feeders like oysters return in high enough numbers to filter sediment and excess nutrients. Yet, in an attempt to stay ahead of schedule in the hope that one day soon the Chesapeake's waters will again be clean enough for widespread growth of grasses, scientists are experimenting with a variety of methods to replant grass beds that could help to speed recovery of the Chesapeake Bay.
Brush and Feather He's a soft-spoken, thoughtful man who's spent his years carefully watching the birds of Chesapeake Bay. As a young man, John Taylor's passion for birds drove him to the artist's canvas of self-expression, and led to his life as a popular and successful Chesapeake Bay artist and conservationist.
Spring's Wings The delicate flutter of the butterfly marks the beginning of Spring -- and triggers a new season of passionate "hunting" among butterfly lovers. Richard Smith, Maryland's reigning expert on Lepidoptera -- the butterfly's scientific name -- travels the state with experts from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources in search of species common and rare, with the hope of getting a fix on how Maryland's butterfly population is faring.
Autumn Promise There aren't many Whooping Cranes left alive in the world. That's why the work of scientists at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Laurel, Maryland is so important. They're teaching baby cranes to migrate each autumn from Wisconsin to Florida - by following a small, ultralight airplane - in the long-term hope that the birds will breed and expand their numbers.
Out of the Woods Black Bears and people have been running into each for a long time in Western Maryland. White pioneers who first settled the mountains feared the occasional bear because of the species' insatiable appetite for anything edible - including settlers' hard-earned crops. Back then, there were few people living in the mountains. Now, with more numbers of people vacationing and moving to mountain tourist destinations like Deep Creek Lake, encounters between people and bears are growing in number.
A Soaring Success The fact that a Brown Pelican looks like a Pterydactl hasn't hurt its reputation or popularity with birdwatchers. People are fascinated by them, and Marylanders are especially lucky. Maryland Department of Natural Resources Ecologist Dave Brinker - who tracks the species' population along Maryland's Chesapeake Bay -- says that the number of pelicans has grown quite a bit over the last few years. The birds didn't even nest in Maryland until 1987, but now they are thriving and its comeback and expansion is considered a conservation success.
Trust in the Land In the Chesapeake Bay watershed, farmlands are increasingly recognized as bulwarks against a rising sea of concrete. Land Trusts are playing a vital role, helping government agencies protect cultural lands, forests, wetlands, open space, wildlife habitat and fertile farmland. To assist in that effort, the Chesapeake Bay Program - a state and federal partnership to restore the Chesapeake Bay, is helping to identify land that could be set aside.
Invasive Beauties The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has wrestled with the issue of invasive species for years. But, the story of the Mute Swan stands out among similar stories, mostly because many bird lovers have such affection for this beautiful, but environmentally destructive, species of swan. Here, an update on the agency's efforts to resolve the fate of the Mute Swan in Maryland.
An American Obsession Americans spend billions of dollars each year on their lawns - buying seed, fertilizer and equipment to help make it as beautiful as they can. But, at what cost to the environment?
Chesapeake Beacons Maritime history is filled with legends of ships and souls lost to watery graves. Lighthouses helped to change that. Radiant white streams beamed from light stations cut their way through smothering fog, wispy mists and pelting rains to help guide ships to shore, and safety.
The Chesapeake Bay has its share of lighthouses. From Point Lookout in the south to Concord Point in Havre De Grace, nine lighthouses are featured here to tell the story of days past when sailors kept a keen eye out for these lifesaving beacons on the Chesapeake.
Backpack Passport: The Outdoors Maryland Field Guide to Camping Who hasn't pined for a revitalizing escape to nature and the great outdoors? Most of us cherish memories of dancing flames in a crackling campfire under a glittering expanse of stars. And don't forget the s'mores! Outdoors Maryland's Backpack Passport is the definitive guide to camping adventure. Backpack Passport is a primer of tried-and-true basics as well as a showcase of innovative equipment and techniques that will become an essential guide for beginning, returning and experienced campers alike. From weekend family camping to wilderness backpacking, Backpack Passport explores the "how-to's" of hassle-free camping in a journey across diverse landscapes that also highlights exciting "where-to" possibilities -- from seaside weekend family camping to quickie urban getaways to remote mountain trekking.
Out of the Woods Black Bears and people have been running into each for a long time in Western Maryland. White pioneers who first settled the mountains feared the occasional bear because of the species' insatiable appetite for anything edible - including settlers' hard-earned crops. Back then, there were few people living in the mountains. Now, with more numbers of people vacationing and moving to mountain tourist destinations like Deep Creek Lake, encounters between people and bears are growing in number. For some residents, the black bear's increasing presence is becoming a real problem.
Piercing the Forest On the steep and rocky slopes of the Western Maryland mountains, one man walks the deep, dark forests with an eye out for a mysterious and elusive bird called the Goshawk. DNR wildlife biologist Dave Brinker's mission: to track down what he believes to be the only nesting pair of Goshawks in the state, fit the birds with expensive tracking transmitters, and return them to the safety of their treetop nests.
A Leg Up For some people with disabilities, life's difficulties are magnified by their inability to enjoy nature's beauty. In Howard County, however, a stable of very special horses stand at the ready to offer them improved health and happiness.
Adelgid's Revenge The Wooly Adelgid is a tiny parasite that is methodically killing a beautiful species of tree, the Eastern Hemlock. Maryland's large tract of Eastern Hemlock forest near the state's western edge isn't immune - experts from the Maryland DNR are hurriedly searching for a way to stop the Adelgid before it's too late.
Humming in the Garden It's easier than you ever thought to attract hummingbirds to your own backyard! The Ruby Throated Humming bird is Maryland's native species. It weighs only a tenth of an ounce and is attracted to nectar supplied by native plants or attentive homeowners. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources' Wild Acres Program helps homeowners attract wildlife to their own backyards, such as different species of Hummingbirds.
Planet Nick For Nick Carter, all of nature is a dynamic system of interdependent subsystems. His complex vision of how the planet works drives him to bring the message of stewardship to Marylanders.
Maryland Snakes: A Field Guide Mystery rules the long spine of their natural history. Whether reviled or revered, snakes have captured our imaginations through the ages. More than 2,400 species of snakes are known in the world. True to their elusive, mysterious nature, the exact number of species in Maryland is unknown...somewhere between 24 and 27. Outdoors Maryland walked the state's mountains, coastal plain and forests in search of Maryland's snakes, and found them-on hot rocks, in dark crevices and under prickly brush. Maryland Snakes: A Field Guide demystifies the lowly snake by bringing together three top-notch experts on reptiles and amphibians of the region: the Maryland Department of Natural Resource's Ed Thompson and Scott Smith, and rattlesnake wrangler legend Marty Martin.
Wild Backyards Wild Backyards visits homes in Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, and Howard Counties and tells the tales of habitat creators who share their success in luring many native species of birds, mammals, butterflies and frogs. "Wild Backyards" features an impressive collection of simple-to-create-and -manage, wildlife sanctuaries created by local homeowners. The program offers a wealth of information on how to match desirable wildlife habitat design, making the best use of backyard space available, and caring for, and maintaining, a mini-Eden.
Does Something Wild Live in Your Backyard? Do you feed wild birds? Have you placed nest boxes around your house for animals to live in? Have you planted flowers and shrubs that attract butterflies, birds and other wildlife? If you design your yard or property to attract wildlife, you are already a part of Maryland's Wild Acres!
For more info visit http://www.dnr.state.md.us/wildlife/wildacres.asp
Spring's Wings The delicate flutter of the butterfly marks the beginning of Spring -- and triggers a new season of passionate "hunting" among butterfly lovers. Richard Smith, Maryland's reigning expert on Lepidoptera -- the butterfly's scientific name -- travels the state with experts from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources in search of species common and rare, with the hope of getting a fix on how Maryland's butterfly population is faring.
Song of the Season It was 1987 -- the last time Marylanders were a captive audience to the droning summer song of the 17-year cicada. Emerging from their subterranean lairs only to stubbornly cling to bushes, trees and buildings, millions of visiting Cicadas left Marylanders with memorable legacies ranging from marvel to dread. In 2004, this brood of Cicadas will reappear in most of Maryland. Now, though, we know a lot more about these mysterious insects and their curious life cycle thanks to Cicada researcher John Zyla.
Jewels of the Forest It is an avocation so fraught with potential peril that only a handful of them walk the Maryland woods. Wild mushroom hunters. Why do they do it? These fascinating and, many times -- poisonous -- native fungi are safe only in the hands of expert mushroom hunters, many of whom gather together in their occasional quest for these jewels of the forest.
The Root of It All The tidal marshes of Blackwater Wildlife Refuge are under siege. The Nutria, a large, furry South American animal introduced to the Eastern Shore of Maryland to bolster the fur trade there, has escaped into the wild and is eating away the marsh grass. Federal officials have become so concerned about the loss of the marsh over the last few years that they are trapping the Nutria with hopes of finally eradicating this invasive species that is endangering the very survival of Blackwater's fragile tidal ecosystem.
Journey of the Longnecks The Canada Goose in Maryland had seen better days. In years past, numbers of the longnecks were down. Experts at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources blamed poor weather at the birds' northern nesting grounds, and even over-hunting. Now, those problems are beginning to ease thanks to new management programs designed to help the population grow.
Flying to Freedom Many of the good works done in the name of environmental improvement are volunteer-powered, driven by people like Mary Graul. Whenever she's needed, Graul flies her own airplane on National Aquarium in Baltimore missions - whether to release baby sea turtles that have been rescued and nursed back to health, or to carry experts skyward to get a count of dolphin populations off of Ocean City, Md.
Last Stand at Shady Side They say it was Tropical Storm Agnes in '72 that started the long, slow demise of the Chesapeake and the way of life of so many watermen who fished the bay. Then MSX and Dermo infected the oyster bars and the water got dirtier. The grasses started to disappear from the bottom and then the crabs and fish left, too. Now, watermen from the Chesapeake's western shore have gathered together in a small town called Shady Side to see if the Chesapeake - and their way of life -- can be saved.
Tapping the Mountain Sap The hollow tapping echoing off of the rolling, rocky hills is sign that the first warm whispers of mountain spring have come for Randall Steyer. As one of Maryland's 16 maple syrup producers, Steyer and his family look forward to the annual ritual of collecting sap from their farm's ancient maple trees.
Clagett's Test Plot This working family farm, operated as a joint effort by the DNR, CBF and the University of Maryland, provides a real-world connection between agricultural practices and the Chesapeake Bay. Farmers looking for ways to reduce or eliminate use of fertilizers and pesticides can compare the growth.
Majestic Adaptation Many Marylanders grew up believing that the Bald Eagle was headed for extinction. Now, this raptor can be found nesting in backyard trees, near highways, and on powerline towers around the state. Maryland Department of Natural Resources eagle expert Glenn Therres says this proves man is winning the fight to help the bird adapt to this heavily populated region of the eastern U.S.
Secret Life of the Gunpowder One of the state's best kept secrets is Gunpowder State Park - a rural oasis swimming in recreational opportunities just outside of Baltimore City. From water sports to biking, hiking, fishing and boating, Gunpowder State Park is a jewel in the Maryland Department of Natural Resources' state park system.
Chesapeake Bard He's a legend on the Chesapeake. Tom Wisner's songs about the Bay and life on the water helps to put into perspective what's at stake as the Chesapeake's destiny plays out before us.
Piercing the Forest On the steep and rocky slopes of the Western Maryland mountains, one man walks the deep, dark forests with an eye out for a mysterious and elusive bird called the Goshawk. DNR wildlife biologist Dave Brinker's mission: to track down what he believes to be the only nesting pair of Goshawks in the state, fit the birds with expensive tracking transmitters, and return them to the safety of their treetop nests.
Mother Nature's Cops They're out there. On the land, sea and air, Maryland's Department of Natural Resources police are on the job, 24 hours a day, defending the state's resources against problems -- from neglect, to lack of respect to outright criminal behavior.
The Humble Catch Many people cut their fishing teeth on the critter called the Yellow Perch. Once plentiful, DNR biologists now worriedly suspect the number of Yellow Perch in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries is dropping. That's prompted the agency to ply Maryland waters in search of an answer.


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Want to Teach English in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica has long been renowned for stunning natural beauty, enlightened environmental policies, democratic government, dense and diverse wildlife, and warm, welcoming people.
Training & Certification
LanguageCorps offers the following Program in Costa Rica:
- TESOL Certification
The four-week training course includes 140 hours of classroom time, and a minimum of 6 hours of observed Teaching Practice with local EFL students.
The Training Center in Costa Rica is in San Pedro, which is a suburb outside of San Jose. The center is in an area that features a nice blend of residential and commercial venues, with restaurants, shops and the Universidad Latina ("U Latina") nearby. The school has eight teaching rooms, a computer area featuring six computers and WiFi, and a nice snack bar serving complimentary coffee and tea daily. The facilities and computers are open seven days a week, including holidays.
The TESOL Certification Program includes:
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- Optional week of complimentary Spanish lessons before or after the TESOL course
The TESOL Certification Program Fee in Costa Rica is US$1,995.
Host family accommodations are available near the Training Center for an additional cost of $595, which includes breakfast and dinner each day. Accommodations in a private apartment are also available for $795, but you are responsible for your own meals. Accommodations begin the day before the course starts and end the day after the course ends, although you can extend your stay if you wish.
If you are interested in brushing up on your Spanish and learning more about your new location, you have the option of one complimentary week of intensive group Spanish classes plus cultural excursions. These take place in the week before or after your 4-week TESOL Certification Program start date. There is no cost other than housing and $50 for a book that is required.
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- "Upfront" costs following the training period, such as apartment security deposits and first month's rent
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Well, for one thing, it's the coolest high school newspaper in all the land. Watch our video and find out more.
Just about everyone knows someone who has been bullied, in ways big and small. Understandably, though, many victims are reluctant to speak about their experiences. We found some who aren't.
Tweet Out
In sharp contrast to students who use social media to trash others, too often with tragic results (see story, pages 10-11), a teenager from West High in Iowa City, Iowa, is gaining national attention for using his Twitter account @westhighbros to send only personal compliments. According to radioiowa.com, junior Jeremiah Anthony has been spreading positivity since October 2011, but after a recent appearance on the Today show, his followers jumped from 1,600 to 4,990 as of Tuesday. A sample tweet: "you make quirky quite amazing. You are an awesome writer and you make every reader think about things in new and unique ways." What a concept!
The Gun Debate
Reported by Celeste Brown, Newsome High, and Brian Smith, Jesuit High
After a gunman shot 20 students and six educators in a Newtown, Conn., elementary school last month, a National Rifle Association leader floated the idea of arming teachers in the classroom, and a national discussion about gun control and mental health efforts heated up anew. We asked students and a school counselor to participate in the debate.
"(Arming teachers is a) horrible idea! Some teachers are crazy and a gun isn't the answer. Maybe if there was one in the front office, but that's all." —Sierra Zaner, Newsome High senior
"The odds are that any single armed guard is unlikely to be able make a difference in the face of a determined gunman. Improved screening and more in-depth background checks seem like reasonable precautions to take. The nation's attitude toward mental health, and how we approach treatment, needs to be re-evaluated as well." — Coyle Smith, Plant High senior
"Some teachers could handle a gun, (just) not in a classroom. But (with some) teachers, like the insane ones, we would all be dead because they don't want to deal with us anymore." — Virginia Anderson, Newsome High junior
"I think it is dangerous in certain schools. However, if that school is known for shootings I think it's a good thing." — Collin Rivera, Newsome High sophomore
"I'd say yes to armed guards.
"I wouldn't change the Second Amendment. I think that there are good reasons to own guns, such as self-defense and hunting." — Parker Yount, Jesuit High senior
"I definitely don't think solving the gun problem with more guns is the right thing to do." — Jared Shimberg, Berkeley Prep junior
"I think some teachers should not be allowed to have guns. Especially at school!" — Matt Jones, Newsome High sophomore
"The U.S. needs to increase its restrictions on gun(s). The punishments for illegally having a gun should be greater. Manufacturers should still be allowed to make guns, but with one exception, (that) they make the firing and reloading of a bullet slower and harder to do." — Joe Metzger, Jesuit High senior


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Record Date: April 18, 2012, 10:27 PM Stephanie Smith and Shannon Clarke help me reanimate and resurrect Couch Surfing, so that we can review the Horror deconstruction film from Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard, "The Cabin In The Woods"! 00:30:37 - SPOILERS BEGIN HERE! The following artists can be heard in this episode: The Cramps, Oingo Boingo, Say Hi To Your Mom, Eels, The Naked & Famous, The National, Christian Henson & Dot Allison, John Carpenter, David Julyan, Bernard Herrmann, Christophe Beck, Tangerine Dream, Joseph LoDuca, Christopher Young, Danny Elfman, James Horner, Ennio Morricone, Philip Glass, Marco Beltrami, John Debney, Bruce Broughton and Charles Bernstein. |


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Yahoo! recommends YUI 3. Learn about YUI 3 on YUILibrary.com.
This example builds upon the Events example, by demonstrating how you can use the select event to set the state of a text box on the page.
It also demonstates how to limit the dates which can be selected using the mindate/maxdate properties and how the current page and selected date can be set on the Calendar after it is first rendered.
In this example, we will build a Calendar that can accept selections on any date from 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2013, and we will set up a text field that will be updated whenever the Calendar's selected date is changed. In addition, we will provide a button that can be used to update the Calendar with whatever date the user types into a text field provided on the page.
First, we will construct the Calendar with the minimum and maximum dates specified:
Next, we will place our markup, which includes a standard container for the Calendar, and the form with a text field and button:
Now, we must define a handler that will fire when the user changes the selected date on the Calendar. This function will be named handleSelect, and will be subscribed to the Calendar's selectEvent:
The handleSelect function receives an array of selected dates as an argument. Since this Calendar is only single-select, we will only need to retrieve the first (and only) item in the array. The date argument is passed as an easily sorted Integer array in the format: [yyyy, mm, dd]. The handleSelect function takes these values and prints them into a text field which we will define in a later step. It's also necessary to subscribe the function to the selectEvent on the Calendar so that it will be fired when a selection is made.
Next, we will define a function called updateCal, which will be used to update the Calendar with the value that is typed into the text field. This function will be called via a button that will be created in our markup a little later.
Note that on line 7 we test whether or not any dates are actually selected after calling the select() method, since the date the user is trying to select may lie outside the min/max dates defined for the Calendar in which case the Calendar's selected date will not be changed (and a selectEvent will not be fired).
The updateCal function does two key things. First, it grabs the value from the text field and uses it to make a new selection on the Calendar. Next, it changes the visible page of the Calendar to the Calendar's earliest selected date, so that the selection will be clear to the user.
You can load the necessary JavaScript and CSS for this example from Yahoo's servers. Click here to load the YUI Dependency Configurator with all of this example's dependencies preconfigured.
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All YUI 2.x users should review the YUI 2.8.2 security bulletin, which discusses a vulnerability present in YUI 2.4.0-2.8.1.
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Amazing Race
A different sort of education documentary schools Carmel, then Monterey.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Documentary films on America's flawed education system aren't rare, but the recent momentum behind Bay-Area produced Race to Nowhere certainly is. Despite the fact that marketing for the film is purely online and word-of-mouth, the 2009 film has fielded more than 700 requests for screenings across the country, and the viewing audience is half a million and counting.
The film studies students, parents and faculty from schools across the country with a testimonial-based approach, posing a series of questions about the current educational system, including: How have political and economic influences, including 2001's No Child Left Behind Act, created a one-size-fits-all mode of measuring success? Can standards be set too high? Are entry and exit-level tests beneficial or detrimental to the majority of students? What exactly are students preparing for, and what kind of programs will foster educated, engaged, creative and productive human beings?
The film's genesis came when its director, Vicki Abeles, felt compelled to explore the issue after her daughter, a 7th grader, was diagnosed with a stress-induced illness. In an interview with ABC's Katie Couric, Abeles elaborated.
"I think our performance-oriented culture and education system is creating a generation of kids who are depressed, anxious, and in many cases have checked out," she said. "[We have] a narrow definition of a successful young person."
The film's message is resonating. After viewing the film in Santa Cruz last year, Edmund Gross, director of curriculum and instruction for Carmel Unified School District, scheduled a screening for the film at Carmel High. He believes the film is a must-see for parents: "In some cases there's been an over-scheduling of children, of high school students. I don't believe that Carmel Unified has created this atmosphere, but I think it is important that parents consider the health of their children."
Runaway competitiveness, he adds, is part of that push. "We have this American 'college-going' culture… I see students work so hard to get into the most competitive college, but it's not always the right school for them. Kids have great aspirations, and parents and teachers and guidance counselors should be working together to ensure that their course of study is a match."
Carmel High School teacher Bill Schrier, who teaches AP World History and AP Government and Politics, reduced the amount of homework he gives students after viewing it, and feels the film is "philosophically" important to consider. "We've gotten into the mindset that homework is inexplicably tied to academic success," he says. "I'm not so sure that's a truism."
Another screening of the film was recently added at the Golden State Theatre, sponsored by the Monterey Bay Charter School.
MBCS board member and parent Melanie Stakpole, who pitched the idea to the board after following the film through website, trailers and its Facebook page, has been advocating for a screening since she heard about the film in October. "As parents, we all have the same goals for our children, to be healthy and productive members of society," she says.
The film's website urges community involvement on a grassroots level and includes a petition to "End the Race," which encourages a broader-based curriculum, elimination of a resources-for-test-results system, and restrictions to the number of hours students are in school and spend outside of school.
RACE TO NOWHERE screens 6:30pm Friday, March 25, at Carmel High School Performing Arts Center, 3600 Ocean Ave., Carmel, and 6:30pm Friday, April 29, at the Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey. $10 online; $15 at the door. www.racetonowhere.com
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Evolution and Christian Faith Grantees Announced
Congratulations to the 37 winners of the Evolution & Christian Faith (ECF) grants competition! ECF is a new BioLogos program designed to support projects and network-building among scholars, church leaders, and parachurch organizations.
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Where are the Transitional Fossils?
A common argument leveled against the theory of evolution is that scientists have not been able to produce transitional fossils that show the change of one species into another. In this podcast, we address a common misconception about what transitional fossils actually are.
Raising Children to Pursue Truth
In this video Conversation, Joel Hunter articulates the importance of raising a child that can garner knowledge from a variety of sources and to be able to study science with integrity—that is, to be able to pursue the truth to where it leads.
Series: Decoding ENCODE
The BioLogos Foundation explains to the findings of the Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) project and responds to the claims that its discoveries challenge the theory of evolution, especially regarding so-called "junk DNA".
Science, Christianity, and Homeschooling
Resilient learners and a robust faith can handle challenges. But the faith of the students my professor described was different— strong, but brittle; it did not have the resilience that comes through testing.
Science and Faith on a Secular Campus
While many Christian colleges actively seek to help their students engage issues of faith and science constructively, few secular colleges are active in promoting the conversation. As a professor at a secular school, how can I encourage my students to authentic engagement and dialogue on science and faith issues?
Mending the Disconnect
How can it be that two things we love and treasure—two things that are absolutely central to ourselves and the lives we've built—seem so often to be at odds with each other?
The State of Evolution (Infographic)
The BioLogos Forum is pleased to present this infographic about evolution and public education in the United States. The graphic, titled "The State of Evolution", draws upon sources from USA Today, the National Center for Science Education, and Pew Forum, and shows two challenges to a widespread understanding of the science of evolution in the United States.
Allaying Parental Fears About Evolution Education in Public Schools
If they left their children in the public classroom, should they as concerned parents, as committed Christians, as agents of truth and light in this dark world, remain quiet or should they speak out?
David Lack and Darwin's Finches
Considering the immense popularity of "Darwin's finches", it is quite surprising to learn that Charles Darwin himself had very little to say about them. In fact, it was actually David Lack, one century later, who conducted the critical research that immortalized the finches in biology textbooks and popular lore.
Series: The Meaning of mîn in the Hebrew Old Testament
The related ideas of the "fixity of species" and "natural kinds" have been prominent in the science and faith conversation. Some Christians take Genesis to mean that God created (bara) fixed species (mîn). But does the text truly indicate such a concept? Biblical scholar Dr. Richard Hess looks at the Biblical context and meaning of the Hebrew mîn, and suggests that when Christians use it to frame our understanding of the entire created order, we may be asking too much of this single word.
Series: But Does it Move? John Lennox on Science and the Bible
Taken from Chapter 2 of John Lennox's book Seven Days That Divide The World, this three part series looks at scripture interpretation. Lennox looks especially at the Galileo controversy regarding the movement of the Earth and why our own interpretations do not necessarily call into question the authority of the Scripture.
Series: The Genesis of Everything
Theologian, historian and Christian apologist Dr. John P. Dickson addresses the history and interpretation of Genesis 1. Making no claims about human biological origins, Dickson urges us to treat the early chapters of Genesis as a literary and historical statement, and listen carefully to it on those terms.
Teaching Science in Tennessee
Last week, Tennessee legislators approved a bill on science education (the Teacher Protection Academic Freedom Act) that has stoked controversy around the country.
Is There "Junk" in Your Genome? Part 4
Now that we have covered significant ground with respect to what various classes of pseudogenes are and how they arise, we are now able to properly evaluate antievolutionary arguments put forward in an attempt to discredit these lines of evidence for evolution.
Where is the Genetic Evidence for Evolution?
The discovery of DNA has revolutionized our understanding of common descent, particularly in the past few decades. Mutated genes spread through populations over generations, leading to evolutionary change. In this podcast, we look at several examples of genetic evidence for evolution.
Below the Surface; Behind the Scene
In this video, Alister McGrath discusses the importance of going beyond surface readings, both in Scripture and in the natural world. The parable of the sower, for example, contains a far deeper meaning than a story of a man scattering seed.
Series: Evidences for Evolution
This technical series, co-written by Darrel Falk and David Kerk, looks into the evidence for evolution in order to dispel doubts that people may have about this well-supported theory. They look at three things specifically: the separate methods which reveal of the age of the earth, the unfolding history of whale evolution, and finally the common trends of heart development in vertebrates.
Series: Understanding Evolution
This blog series by Dennis Venema undertakes the task of clarifying numerous aspects of evolution that often become misconstrued by Christians. He first discusses the idea of speciation in a population over time, later applying it to the speciation process that occurred among hominids (human ancestors) which led to modern humans. He continues to support this idea by exploring so called "Mitochondrial Eve,""Y Chromosome Adam" and other compositional clues of the human genome.
Series: New Limbs from Old Fins
Stephen Matheson presents common descent by evolution as the best explanation for the universal pattern found in tetrapod limbs. He discusses initially the evolution and development of limbs in specifically vertebrate tetrapods. He looks at the question of origins and further digs into amazing fossil discoveries. He then gives evidence of evolution from fish to tetrapods by discussing the similarities in the anatomy, development, and genetic systems associated with this amazingly common pattern in vertebrate appendages.
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