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The Oregon Coastline is among a handful of places in the world that possesses the four key attributes that make it uniquely situated for ocean renewable energy development: a high quality wave energy regime; internationally-recognized experts who are leading efforts to responsibly develop wave energy; a grid infrastructure that is ready to absorb new generation; and a coastal infrastructure to support an ocean renewable energy industry.
Recent News
In In January 2013, the State of Oregon completed a five-year planning process to modify the state's ocean policies to accommodate ocean renewable energy. The new plan identifies where, and under what conditions, an ocean energy project may develop in state waters. The new first of its kind plan, called the Territorial Sea Plan, Part 5, provides a clear regulatory pathway that will provide the necessary certainty to justify the significant investment that will be made to advance this new form of clean, reliable energy. The Plan also provides a map of the ocean where ocean energy is incentivized and where it is discouraged. The Territorial Sea Plan represents a major step forward for Oregon to advance this new industry, and it represents an excellent ballance betwen protecting the ocean and its users and helping this major new industry to develop.
Industry Overview
The ocean is the largest, most concentrated supply of renewable energy on earth. Wave energy is clean, predictable, and, unlike other renewable resources, is available 24/7. It has no greenhouse gas emissions, produces no pollution, and requires no major drilling or mining.
The World Energy Council has estimated that approximately 2 terawatts (2 million megawatts), about double current world electricity productions, could be produced from ocean energy. A United States Department of Energy (US DOE) study concluded that accessible wave energy could provide 15 percent of Oregon's energy demand.
The Electrical Power Research Institute, EPRI, conducted a study of wave power generation that concludes that the economics of wave energy could be at least as favorable as wind generation, if the same resources that have been invested in wind and solar energy were invested in wave energy. Pike Research has predicted that within the next five to eight years – with the proper investment – emerging ocean renewable technologies will become commercialized to the point that they can begin competing for a share of the burgeoning market for carbon-free and non-polluting renewable resources.
Oregon is leading the development of the wave energy industry in the United States. Several companies have come to Oregon to test and deploy their technolgoies, and we are moving quickly toward full-scale technology deployment.
For example, Ocean Power Technologies (OPT) may soon will be the first developer to deploy a commercial scale device in the U.S. They plan to deploy their 150 kilowatt PowerBuoy ® device off of Reedsport, and they have received all of the necessary permits. OPT plans to follow that Phase One deployment with a Phase Two consisting of nine more devices at the same location.
Oregon Iron Works (OIW) constructed the various components of the PowerBuoy 150 device. OIW estimates that construction of this buoy created or sustained approximately 30 jobs. Vigor Marine will do the final assembly, and lower the device into the water at its Port of Portland location. Several other Oregon and Washington based companies have contracts to construct or perform various aspects of this first buoy. Building OPT's 100-buoy project at Reedsport promises to bring a significant amount of skilled manufacturing jobs to Oregon.
Wave Energy Priorities and Initiatives
The Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) is a nonprofit public-private partnership funded by the Oregon Innovation Council. OWET's programs seek to support the responsible development of the wave energy industry and reduce barriers to getting wave energy projects into the water.
Over the past seven years, OWET has used its state funding to promote the responsible development of ocean energy by working with the industry and stakeholders to move this new technology closer to commercial viability. Research and development receives the majority of funding, and has advanced our understanding of this new technology and helped attract companies to Oregon.
OWET's activities are grouped within five major program areas:
Stakeholder/Community Education and Engagement. OWET works with stakeholders, industry, and local communities to explore the balance between existing ocean uses and wave energy projects.
Regulatory and Policy. OWET has played a significant role in helping to develop the State of Oregon plan for accommodating ocean energy in State waters. OWET advocates for policies that give companies a clear and concise path toward permitting and deploying their renewable energy equipment, while ensuring that Oregon's ocean and users will be protected. OWET also continues to work with state lawmakers and regulators to reduce legal barriers to entry into the Oregon market.
Environmental Impact. OWET has sponsored environmental research to better understand the potential impacts of wave energy projects on the environment. The selection of these studies has been informed by the study plans generated by wave energy project development on the Central Oregon coast.
Applied Research and Development. OWET has initiated applied research projects that provide information and guidance for developers seeking to deploy – or prepare to deploy – prototype and commercial wave energy installations in Oregon.
Market Development. OWET offers developers interested in doing business in Oregon a level of professional fluency in wave energy unrivalled in North American. They work with wave energy companies to understand state and federal incentives, access the Northwest's utilities and the wave regime of the Oregon Coast, and the state's pool of highly capable metals manufacturers, fabricators, integrators and logisticians.
Wave Energy Testing in Oregon
In the summer of 2012, two buoys were deployed off of Newport, Oregon. The WET-NZ device, deployed by Northwest Energy Innovations was a half-scale buoy, and it was connected to the Ocean Sentinel, deployed by the Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center (NNMREC). These deployments represent the beginning of the national testing program at NNMREC, which is a national ocean energy testing center funded by the US DOE, and is located at Oregon State University. The test site will be in high demand and is likely to attract companies to Oregon.
The testing facilities at NNMREC are referred to as the Pacific Marine Energy Center (PMEC), and currently includes shoreside wave tank facilities as well as the in-water test site.
In addition, the US DOE announced in September 2012 that Oregon would receive the first tranche of funding for the first grid-connect, in-water test site in the United States. In combination with NNMREC's existing testing tanks at Hinsdale Wave Lab and the Newport non-grid connected test site, Oregon will soon be able to provide a full suite of testing capability for technologies ranging from early stage to full scale.
Economic Impact
ECONorthwest predicted in a report commissioned by the Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) that at the mature industrial stage, the wage energy industry could sustain over 11,000 jobs along Oregon's coast and over 13,000 jobs statewide. The industrial phase would also increase coastal economic output by almost $2 billion annually and $2.4 billion statewide. This phase would also provide new tax revenue of over $56 million to Oregon's coast communities and over $90 million to the entire state.
ECONorthwest also notes that, while it is clear there is significant economic potential for the wave energy industry, technological and cost barriers must be addressed so the industry can progress to the commercial stage.
Who's Involved?
Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) emphasizes an inclusive, collaborative model to ensure that Oregon maintains its competitive advantage and maximizes the economic development and environmental potential of this emerging industry. Its work includes stakeholder outreach and education, policy development, environmental assessment, applied research, and market development to reduce barriers to development.
OWET's strategy is to maintain "technology neutrality" and focus its resources on reducing barriers to the responsible commercial development of wave energy. Its goal is to produce 500 MW of clean power from the ocean – about 3 to 5 percent of the state's energy and power enough for 200,000 homes – by 2025.
Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center (NNMREC). The Northwest National Marine Renewable Energy Center is one of only three US Department of Energy-sponsored marine renewable energy centers. The mission of NNMREC is to facilitate commercialization of marine energy technology, inform regulatory and policy decisions, and close key gaps in scientific understanding. Oregon State University, with assistance from OWET, was awarded $6.25 million by the US Department of Energy to develop NNMREC and establish a test-berth facility. NNMREC will soon be the only national grid-connected test site in the United States.
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So I spent the first three weeks here very mellow. Didn't see a soul and did this whole spa routine — great trainer who comes to the house, amazing facialist and masseuse. Lost 15 pounds. It was all about health. But August is about partying — I got home at 8 a.m. this morning!
This weekend my mother, my sister Serra and I all went down to St. Tropez. Our house is on the water so you can go straight from the house to the boat, and it only takes half an hour to get there, but I feel like I've gone to the moon and back. I'm so exhausted!
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We swam off the beach at Bastille Blanche and came into port for lunch — at Cinquante Cinq, the beach restaurant, and this new place called Nicki's Beach with great sushi and Balinese-style beds to recline on. Quite a scene at Nicki's on Sunday — Sabrina Ramsay, Caroline Berthet, Elisabeth Kieselstein-Cord, Masha Mimran, Gianni Pigazzi, Kadee Robbins, Olga of Greece, Nicolas Berggruen, Cynthia Kauffman, Serena Boardman, Dori Cooperman, Adam and Elizabeth Lindemann and a whole London crew all there. Saw Puffy at Cinquante Cinq and then again, speeding by on top of a sports car. He was sitting on the roof holding a bottle of champagne. So Puffy!


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Since 1959, St. Michael Catholic School has been educating students with a strong emphasis on rigorous academics, social development, and the presence of Christ in the classroom. Today, the school educates over 400 students in Kindergarten Prep through Grade 8.
Tuition and financial support of the parish do not adequately cover the general operations of the school. Therefore, we rely on important fundraisers and generous financial support from those committed to the tradition of excellence St. Michael Catholic School inspires.
Please prayerfully consider a gift to preserve this tradition. You can donate directly through the link below, by sending a check to the address listed or by participating in one of our fundraising events
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-Family join community for mass and pray for Prince Philip's recovery
-Duke is in 'good spirits' but 'eager to leave' hospital to join Royal family
-Tube was placed into his heart to keep artery open and reduce the pain
-Duke was 'likely' to have been suffering from a heart attack, doctor says
By Anna Edwards
Christmas tradition: The Royal Family put on a brave face for the festivities, despite Prince Philip's recent heart scare
The Royal Family have attended Christmas Day service at their private Norfolk estate while the Duke of Edinburgh recovers in hospital.
The Queen and senior Royals will celebrate Christmas Day without Prince Philip as he continues to recover from emergency heart surgery to treat a blocked coronary artery.
The Duke, 90, remains in Papworth Hospital in Cambridge following the procedure to insert a stent into his heart to keep an artery open and relieve his chest pain.
Dressed to impress: At her first Royal Christmas the Duchess of Cambridge looked elegant in a simple maroon outfit by a British designer, while the Queen wore a lavender coat with a glittering diamond and pearl brooch
Festive tradition: Prince Charles led his family to the second service with a smiling Camilla, while Prince Harry and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge followed close behind
Meeting Catherine at Christmas: The crowds were thrilled to greet the Duchess
The Royal family will visit him at the specialist heart hospital this afternoon after he has spent two nights under doctors' observation.
The Duke missed the private Christmas morning service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham which has become an annual tradition for the Royal family since the early 1990s.
The Royals returned to the church for a second mass, which is a community service.
During the service, rector of Sandringham the Rev Jonathan Riviere asked the congregation to join him in a prayer for the Duke of Edinburgh's health.
He said: 'We pray for the Queen and the Royal Family, especially today we pray for Prince Philip and his continued recovery.'
Delighting the crowds: Catherine accepts some flowers from a young girl
Festive gift: Her Majesty receives flowers from well-wishers following the Christmas Day church service
Merry Christmas! Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge greets members of the public as she leaves the traditional Christmas Day service at Sandringham
First Christmas as a married couple: Prince William escorted his stunning wife to the church
Family occasion: Prince William and Prince Harry were greeted by well-wishers who joined them in the community service
A spokesman for Buckingham Palace said the Duchess of Cambridge was wearing a hat by Jane Corbett.
Her coat was created by an independent British dressmaker, he added, but declined to reveal the designer's identity.
'The Duchess is keen to use independent British dressmakers, whose skills and craftsmanship she admires,' he said.
Corbett, who is based in Hungerford, Berkshire, describes herself as a 'couture milliner and artist' on her website.
She has been creating bespoke hats for more than 15 years and was trained by Rose Cory, the late Queen Mother's milliner.
Corbett designed the pale blue hat that mother Carole Middleton wore to Catherine's wedding in April.
Every piece is hand-crafted to suit each client, their outfit and occasion, her website says.
The Queen wore a dress in lavender Armani wool gabardine and a coat in lavender wool boucle, both by Karl Ludwig.
Her ivory hat with lavender wool boucle detail at the base was created by Angela Kelly.
She wore a diamond shell brooch with a pearl at the centre.
Hundreds of people queued at the gates today to see the Queen and her family, including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as well as Zara Phillips and husband Mike Tindall, make the short journey to the royal estate's church.
England rugby player Mike Tindall and the Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips, who married in the summer, also attended the service.
The royals traditionally gather at Sandringham for Christmas. Philip normally walks the few hundred yards from the main house to the church and is not thought to have missed a Christmas Day service before.
Well-wishers called out with questions about the Duke, but members of the family did not respond.
The royals traditionally gather at Sandringham for Christmas. Prince Philip normally walks the few hundred yards from the main house to the church and is not thought to have missed a Christmas Day service before.
Well-wishers called out with questions about the Duke, but members of the family did not respond.
The Duchess of Cambridge is spending her first Christmas as part of the Royal Family following her marriage to Prince William, now the Duke of Cambridge, in April.
Smart: Princess Beatrice wore a simple and stylish navy coat and hat for the Christmas service
Festive day: Catherine and Prince William, with Prince Harry, led members of the Royal Family to church on Christmas morning for the private early service
Christmas morning: Members of The Royal family, including Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, arrive at church today for the private mass where they received communion
Family gathering: Catherine, seen here with Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, is spending her first Christmas with the Royals
If Prince Philip makes good progress he could be back among them for the Boxing Day shoot, which he was reportedly supposed to be leading.
Her Majesty visited her stricken husband at Papworth Hospital near Cambridge yesterday morning along with other members of the Royal family.
The Queen was flown to Papworth from Sandringham in the royal helicopter and was then driven to the hospital in a Range Rover.
She was accompanied by the Earl of Wessex, The Princess Royal and the Duke of York as they visited the Duke's bedside.
The Prince of Wales and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, were seen arriving by car.
The Duke, 90, was 'in good spirits' and had spent a 'good night' following the coronary stent procedure on Friday, Buckingham Palace said.
But a Palace spokesman said it was not known when the Duke will be discharged from hospital.
'He is being kept in under observation for a short time but we don't have a release date yet,' the spokesman told MailOnline.
Earlier, the Palace said: 'The Queen, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex and the Princess Royal arrived from Sandringham to Papworth by helicopter before 11am and were flown away shortly before midday.
High spirits: Prince Andrew beams on Christmas morning while Princess Anne wraps up warmly for the service
'They were met by Mr Stephen Bridge, chief executive of Papworth, and Professor John Cunningham, physician to the Queen.
'The visit lasted 45 minutes. Prince Philip is in good spirits.
'The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall also arrived by car 45 minutes later.'
Prince Philip was taken to the specialist heart hospital after complaining of chest pains. Following tests, a blocked artery was discovered by doctors.
Family affair: The Queen was seen at the site with her son, the Earl of Wessex Prince Edward
Concern: Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, arrive at Papworth by car
Support: The Queen was also accompanied by her daughter, Princess Anne
He underwent an 'invasive procedure of coronary stenting', which was declared a success.
As details of Prince Phillip's health scare emerged, one senior doctor said it 'was likely' the Duke of Edinburgh had suffered a heart attack which was stopped in its tracks by the emergency surgery.
Dr Iqbal Malik, a consultant at Imperial College London, told The Telegraph: 'It seems that he probably was having a heart attack that Papworth have successfully aborted.
'Hopefully he will make a great recovery from this. Despite the fact he is 90 the chance of him getting on with his life is optimised by having that blocked vessel open.'
It is not known when he will be discharged, but medical experts have said that many patients can leave hospital a day after undergoing the procedure, providing there are no complications.
Dr Simon Davies, a cardiologist at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London, said: 'The pain was from the heart. It means that one or more of the coronary arteries was badly narrowed or perhaps blocked.
'That meant that the blood was not passing through that artery so the muscle was starving of oxygen and in danger of dying, in other words a heart attack, or was on the verge of one.'
The Duke would normally have been welcoming guests to Sandringham, which is set in 60 acres of gardens, offering the perfect sanctuary for the family's break.
Departure: The Queen prepares to board the royal helicopter with the Princess Royal (second left) and Earl of Wessex (third left)
In flight: Members of the royal family left by helicopter 45 minutes after their visit to Prince Philip
Today the Queen and her family will make the short journey to St Mary Magdalene Church on the royal estate.
Buckingham Palace has said the Christmas service will go ahead as planned and no changes to the family's celebrations are expected.
The royals will wake today to find stockings filled with small gifts and fruit at the foot of their beds, as they usually open their presents on Christmas Eve.
Back at the house after the church service, their festive lunch is served at 1pm and the family enjoys a giant turkey, reared at Sandringham.
One of the highlights of the day is undoubtedly when the royals gather around a television to watch the monarch's traditional Christmas broadcast.
This year, the monarch is expected to talk about the importance of family in the message which was recorded on December 9, two weeks before her husband was taken ill.
The Queen leaves the room and lets her family watches the national address without her.
The festive weekend will also see the Duchess of Cambridge spending her first Christmas as a member of the Royal Family.
Prince Philip, with the Queen, was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure, according to Buckingham Palace
Prince Philip has been taken to Papworth Hospital rather than a local cottage hospital
Concern: Well-wishers gathered at the hospital's gates yesterday to catch a glimpse of Prince Philip's visitors and to show support to the family
It is believed the Queen has been reassured her husband's health is improving and he is receiving the very best care.
Last night the Duke's wife and children were being kept updated on his condition.
Although it may be viewed by some as uncaring, this is normal procedure within the Royal Family – and the Duke would have it no other way.
When he was in hospital for four days with a chest infection in 2008 he refused to receive any visitors and spent his time catching up on his paperwork.
The Duke's heart scare will come as a terrible blow to his wife of 64 years, who is due to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee next year with a nationwide tour with her husband by her side.
A source claimed that although the Queen is ostensibly the 'senior partner' in their relationship, she relies on her husband 'utterly'.
'It may be a clich? but he truly is the power behind the throne,' said a source. 'He is her rock.'
Philip is already the longest-serving consort in British history and the oldest serving partner of a reigning monarch.
His duties as consort began on February 6, 1952, when his young wife, then Princess Elizabeth, succeeded her father, George VI.
The Queen and Prince Philip's Golden wedding portrait in 1997, left, and the Duke at a review of the Trooping the Colour
The Queen wearing the Imperial State Crown and the Duke of Edinburgh in uniform of Admiral of the Fleet wave from Buckingham Palace after the Coronation in 1953
Earlier this year the Duke announced plans to scale back on all but his most important duties
In June, in an interview to mark his 90th birthday with the BBC, the outspoken Duke admitted he was reducing his workload before he reached his 'sell-by date'.
He said: 'I reckon I've done my bit, I want to enjoy myself for a bit now. With less responsibility, less rushing about, less preparation, less trying to think of something to say.'
He is one of the most active members of the Royal family and has only recently started showing signs of slowing down.
The Queen and Prince Philip chose not to attend Royal Variety Performance amid rumours that the Duke was beginning to tire of the annual extravaganza.
It is believed he was not keen on the tiring trip to Salford, the controversial location of a huge new home for the BBC, and the monarch did not want to attend without him.
Next year Prince Philip will accompany the Queen to ten regions of the UK between March and July to mark Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee.
The Royals have gathered for their annual Christmas celebration at Sandringham House
Papworth describes itself as the UK's largest specialist cardiothoracic hospital and the country's main heart and lung transplant centre.
It treats more than 22,800 inpatient and day cases and 53,400 outpatients each year.
Its services include cardiology, respiratory medicine, and cardiothoracic surgery and transplantation.
The Duke of Edinburgh with a young Princess Elizabeth, Prince Charles, aged three and one-year-old Princess Anne at Clarence House in 1951
The Queen and Prince Philip with their children, the Princess Royal, Prince Charles, Prince Edward (seated) and Prince Andrew
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A twist of snakes
Pity the cold-blooded snakes. Without arms, wings or flippers, they are forced to slink through life in a solitary quest for warmth and acceptance. Shy and insecure, they must keep a low profile to avoid the disapproving glances and teasing of others. Of course, their poisonous wit and quick tongues help to keep tormentors at bay.
As a child its small frame was no defense against the taunts of the playground bullies, so its sharply vicious attacks were adopted as means of protection. Snakes have no illusions about getting breaks in life and while they see doors opening for others, they have resigned themselves to staying in their lowly, entry level positions. So don't try and humor the snake, for it has reconciled itself to its subservient position.
With their intimate connection to the earth and their unique perspective on life, snakes have learned to express themselves through their art. Whether writers, moviemakers or painters, they are obsessively meticulous about their craft. Every now and then, one makes an impact on the art world and is thrust into the spotlight. But the snake recoils from the glare of publicity, and its behavior becomes even more erratic than usual. Woody Allen, the proverbial snake, comes to mind.
In winter, the cold-blooded snake is miserable. It just can't cope in the low temperature that seeps in through its thin skin, affecting its mood and sapping its energy. Prone to colds and flu, they are pathetic sights as they snivel and cough throughout the season. But when summer returns with its warmth and light, the snakes' moods brighten and their spirits soar.
Snakes are not fussy about their choice of jobs. As cold blooded personalities they perform best when given warmth and kindness and will accept almost any job, provided they feel secure. However, if they feel mistrusted, they live up to their reputation and return the disloyalty. Consequently, they are often relegated to menial jobs in the fast-food industry or as unskilled labor.
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Roosters exhibit a decided theatrical streak as they strut their stuff in the latest fashions. Craving attention, their show-off attitude sometimes generates criticism from those close to them, and the need to be the center of attention permeates every aspect of their busy life. When it comes to clothes, furniture and cars they only purchase the highest quality items and their excessive spending can land them in financial disarray.
Roosters are in big demand at parties. With a witty repartee and an ability to mix easily, they flirt shamelessly while reveling in the glow of the spot-light. Concerned about how they are perceived by others, they are only happy if people are talking to or about them.
The rooster's active mind is always working on a way to create more drama in its life. Offsetting a feisty and competitive nature is a secretive and aloof side that manifests itself when it feels insecure. And yet, a rooster is a solid friend. Their blunt approach, while sometimes hurtful and tactless, can always be counted on to be honest and frank.
Subscribing to the early bird maxim, roosters rise a little earlier than their competition and could even be accused of having their fingers in too many pies. The world is so fascinating to the rooster that settling down into any one career would be impossibly constricting. Unfortunately, their earning potential can suffer in a competitive world that rewards specialization. But roosters will succeed when they choose a career that presents a variety of challenges, such as medicine, publishing, journalism or acting.
As a salesperson, a rooster is without equal and can sell anything from real estate to used cars. A hard worker with a keen eye for detail, its creativity and dedication make it a wonderful employee. As a manager or business owner, however, a rooster is finicky and picky and tends to alienate subordinates with unrelenting enthusiasm. It is also not a particularly strong team player, and the perceived self-absorbed and sanctimonious attitude breeds resentment.well actually It suits me wellExcept the flirting partI DON'T FLIRT WITH GUYS
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Genus and species:
Hystrix cristata
Collective Term:
A prickle of porcupines
Porcupines are physically small individuals with an over-abundance of attitude. Probably due to their lack of self-esteem, they have a tendency to seek comfort by putting others down and wit, sarcasm and ridicule are the primary weapons of its oftentimes disagreeable personality. Its reputation as a backstabber is somewhat undeserved, although it has no problem with gossiping about friends and foe alike.
In defense of the porcupine's actions, its barbs are not designed to cause permanent harm. Instead, they're intended as a preemptive attack to protect its own sensitive feelings, and if anyone is wounded by its thorny words the porcupine is quick to come to its victim's aid.
Like other rodent personalities, porcupines are opportunists and are resourceful and creative in their endeavors. Adept at taking advantage of others' mistakes, they are the first to jump on the bandwagon when an opportunity arises.
With their consciously minimalist lifestyle, porcupines' financial needs are limited to the bare essentials of living and their homes are unadorned but functional.
Unambiguous loners, porcupines prefer jobs that reward individual effort and avoid manual labor or work that demands mental concentration. However, if it's lucky enough to find a job that requires a biting tongue, it performs above the call of duty.
The porcupine displays the characteristically sharp mind and opportunistic lifestyle of the rodent personalities, but unable to function successfully in social situations it is limited in its career choices. Of course, a job like postal worker, DMV employee, and IRS agent, matches its prickly personality perfectly.
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