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The Roundtrip Cruise
About Aalesund, Norway
Daily Departures, Year-Round
Lonely Planet describes Hurtigruten's the roundtrip cruise as "The world's most beautiful voyage." We take you from Bergen to Kirkenes and back in 12 days. See 34 ports and journey more than 2,500 nautical miles, allowing you to explore every inch of Norway's coastal magic. At any time of year, it's a cruise like no other. The drama of the scenery and wildlife is simply breathtaking. Twenty-two of the ports lie north of the Arctic Circle – and you have the opportunity to join excursions that match your interests and activity level. Whatever you miss on the northbound sailing at night you can see during the daytime on the southbound sailing.
Iconic travel routes
The Hurtigruten cruise duly earns its place among iconic travel routes, along with the Orient Express, the Amazon River, and the revered Route 66. Visit cities such as Bergen, Ålesund, and Trondheim before crossing the polar circle and sailing into the Arctic. Southbound, you see Lofoten and the Trollfjord in daylight before sailing along the Helgeland coast and passing the Seven Sisters mountains. Admire the stunningly beautiful west coast of Norway on the way to our final destination, Bergen.
Spectacular seasons
No matter what time of year you travel with Hurtigruten, you are surrounded by beautiful nature at every turn. And every season has its own charm.
Three seasons in one journey (March – April)
Spring heralds the return of warmth and daylight, kick-starting life along the Norwegian coast. The migratory birds return and fill the skies and rocky coastal headlands with life. Spring is also a time of celebration. May 17 is Norway's National Day, and the coastal communities become a blaze of color and tradition. Hurtigruten also visits the beautiful Lyngenfjord, with its majestic mountain backdrop and unique nature. Sail from summer temperatures in Bergen to the Arctic, where you can still participate in our winter excursions.
The season of eternal sun (May – August)
Summer is the most popular time of year for exploring Norway's coast. The long, bright days during summer seem to energize both nature and people. Even as far south as Bergen, you can experience 19 hours of daylight. Flowers bloom, rivers fill with fish, and giant waterfalls cascade toward the ocean, creating a scenic setting for a summer holiday. This is when we sail into the Geirangerfjord on the northbound cruise. North of the Arctic Circle you can experience the midnight sun. Daylight in the middle of the night is an intense experience, and you may have to force yourself to go to sleep!
The season of colors (September – October)
Our autumn sailings include a visit to the incredibly beautiful Hjørundfjord. Majestic mountains surround this narrow fjord, and we offer several excursions that help you explore this spectacular area. Enjoy a splendid cruise during fall, as fresh, clear coastal air enhances the intense red and yellow leaves that fill the mountainsides, hilltops, and woods. From on deck, you can see the highest peaks sprinkled with the first snows of the season against the backdrop of an ice-blue sky. Gradually, the evenings become darker and the days shorter. With any luck, the northern lights will appear and dazzle you with their magical majesty.
Northern lights season (November – February)
Winter is perhaps the most special time to explore Norway's pristine, wild landscapes. The ground is covered in white snow and the air is fresh, crisp, and pure. Clusters of cozy houses glow on the shores like embers. Stunning backdrops of snowy mountains reflect the polar twilight. Sailing with Hurtigruten to Norway's far-northern reaches is to experience a magical winter wonderland, and hopefully the mesmerizing aurora borealis! For thousands of years, locals, visitors, artists, and scientists have marveled at these spectacular displays that occasionally light up the night sky. Sailing with Hurtigruten provides the best chance to see this mystical, colorful light show flickering across the Arctic sky.
Expedition teams on board
On board you will meet our dedicated experts with one single mission: to enhance your experience by leading activities and interpreting the cultural and natural treasures you encounter during your cruise. When you travel with us, you not only observe the incredible scenery – you have the opportunity to truly interact with the landscapes we sail through. Not only do you experience some of the most beautiful places on Earth, you have the opportunity to taste fresh, local specialties prepared by culinary artists. Guests from Norway – and beyond – want to go where no one else goes, with a crew and ship that belong where we are going. They want to experience and learn from guides who truly know this coast, who have Norway not only in their DNA but in their soul. We invite you to join our expedition team on outdoor activities and hikes in Ålesund, Trondheim, Bodø, Tromsø, Honningsvåg, Kirkenes, Lofoten, and Brønnøysund.
- Discover our entire original coastal route with 34 ports of call, sailing past more than 100 fjords and 1,000 mountains.
- Cross the Arctic Circle and hunt the northern lights in winter, or enjoy 24 hours of daylight under the midnight sun in summer.
- Spring and autumn cruises showcase the brilliant colors, magical light, and fascinating culture of Arctic Norway.
- Wide choice of optional excursions and onboard Hurtigruten guides who lead included activities and interpret the cultural and natural treasures on your cruise.
- Voyage in the cabin category of your choice, on a full-board basis
- English-speaking tour leader on board
Engaging onboard activities and lectures:
- Onboard lectures and presentations on history, biology, geography, geology, and culture that provide context to your voyage and help you understand the destinations you will experience
- Introductory photo presentations, camera adjustment, and tips & tricks, as well as photo and film footage from the voyage
- Opportunities to casually engage with the Hurtigruten guides and other guests, including a welcome event, and daily gatherings to recap the day and prepare for the day to come
- Port presentations providing destination insight
- Excursion presentations
- Point of interest presentations out on deck
- Loan of trekking poles, snowshoes, head lamps, and crampons needed for optional hikes depending on the season and conditions
- Captain's dinner and a farewell event
- International flights
- Optional shore excursions with our local partners
- Hikes with our Hurtigruten guides
- Travel protection plan
- Prices are in USD ($) per person based on two people sharing a cabin, double occupancy.
- Not all categories are available for all departures
- Single cabin pricing available on request
- Hurtigruten has a flexible pricing system and all prices are capacity controlled and subject to availability.
Sailing Plan
Your voyage prices includes
- Voyage in the cabin category of your choice, on a full-board basis
- English-speaking tour leader on board
Not included
- Flights and transfers
- Travel protection
- Optional excursions
- Luggage handling
Please note
- Prices are in USD ($) per person based on two people sharing a cabin, double occupancy.
- Not all categories are available for all departures
- Single cabin pricing available on request
- Hurtigruten has a flexible pricing system and all prices are capacity controlled and subject to availability.
Sailing PlanThe full roundtrip voyage with Hurtigruten takes you from Bergen to Kirkenes and back, showing you all that the Norwegian coastline has to offer. This is truly one of the world's most spectacular journeys, at any time of year.
Gateway to the Fjords - Bergen
Your cruise starts in the lovely city of Bergen. Before departure, you may want to explore this colorful gateway to the fjords. Bergen was founded in 1070 A.D., and retains a great deal of its character, charm, and history. Visit the UNESCO-listed Bryggen district with colorful wharfs dating back to the 14th century.
You may enjoy a stroll in the cobblestone alleyways, a bite at an outdoor café or restaurant, a trip on the Fløibanen funicular or a visit to the famous Fish Market.
Spoil your taste buds
After we depart, enjoy a tasty dinner buffet made from fresh coastal produce. We sail north from Bergen along the Viking route of Hjeltefjord. Spend the rest of the evening relaxing as you admire the spectacular landscapes from the deck or in our Panorama lounge.
- Want to know when the different ships are in port? See the complete sailing plan here.
Time in port:
- Bergen 2:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. all year
Architectural and Natural Masterpieces - Florø - Molde
Enjoy early morning in the breathtaking Nordfjord - followed by a delicious breakfast. We then sail past West Cape for our approach to Ålesund.
Art Nouveau city
Ålesund is renowned for its beautiful Art Nouveau architecture and famed Atlanterhavsparken aquarium. Our tour to the aquarium includes a visit to see resident penguins before we continue to nearby Mount Aksla for an amazing view.
Into the fjords
In the summer, we set our course for the spectacular UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, passing sheer, 2,625 foot-high cliffs and dramatic waterfalls. In autumn, we explore Hjørundfjord in the majestic Sunnmøre Alps. The fjord's pristine natural landscape of steep rock walls, lush green meadows, lonely mountain farms, and tiny villages is unforgettable.
Mountains and roses
Molde is known as the 'City of Roses' because of its lovely municipal gardens. This attractive coastal town has an amazing view of 222 mountain peaks across the fjord, called 'the Molde Panorama.'
Time in port:
- Florø 3:30 a.m. – 3:40 a.m.
- Måløy 5:40 a.m. – 5:50 a.m.
- Torvik 8:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m.
- Ålesund (summer/autumn) 9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
- Geiranger (summer) 2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Hjørunfjorden/Urke autumn 12:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
- Ålesund 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m./5:50 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.*
- Molde 10:15 p.m. – 10:45 p.m. **
* Ålesund winter and spring 9:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
** Molde winter and spring 4:15 p.m. –7:00 p.m.
History and Charm - Kristiansund - Rørvik
Charming Trondheim is home to great history and a rich cultural life.
Magical, medieval, and modern
Founded by Viking King Olav Tryggvason in 997, Trondheim today is a unique mix of the ancient and modern. Join our optional excursion to the soaring Nidaros Cathedral, Norway's only Gothic cathedral and the burial place of St. Olav. Marvel at the cathedral's exquisite works of art, architectural details, and medieval statues.
In spring and summer, we continue to Ringve Museum of Musical History, where Norwegian music´s past is brought to life in a grand manor with a fantastic view.
Excursions for every taste
From September to May, experience Trondheim with a unique carriage tour on the world's northernmost tram line. You can also explore Trondheim by kayak on the River Nid or experience the city by bicycle. Be sure to ride the world's only bicycle lift, near the quaint Bakklandet neighborhood, from April to September. You can also join the Hurtigruten guides for a hike to discover more.
Back on board
In the afternoon, the ship sails northwest, passing the Kjeungskjær lighthouse, islets, and rocky reefs. After sailing through the narrow channel of Stokksund, we head toward charming Rørvik.
Time in port:
- Kristiansund 2:15 a.m. – 2:30 a.m. winter and spring 10:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
- Trondheim 10:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
- Rørvik 10:15 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Welcome to the Arctic! - Brønnøysund - Svolvær
Today we cross the Arctic Circle, increasing your chances to see the northern lights in winter and experience the midnight sun in summer. We mark the occasion with a fun Arctic Circle ceremony on deck.
Forces of nature
Ørnes is the site of Norway's second-largest glacier, Svartisen. In summer, join us for a trip to the Svartisen Tourist Center to admire this enigmatic world of ice, and visit a moose farm.
We then sail along the beautiful coast of Helgeland to Bodø, where you can experience Saltstraumen, the world's most powerful maelstrom, by small boat.
Majestic Lofoten
That afternoon, the 3,300 foot high Lofoten Wall looms on the horizon, ushering us toward majestic granite cliffs and white-sand beaches.
Meet the Vikings
At Stamsund, visit the Lofotr Viking Museum, where you are welcomed into the chieftain's house for a real Viking feast.
Going organic
Between Stamsund and Svolvær, you can experience life on an organic herb and cheese farm, or visit the Lofoten's only craft brewery, in Svolvær.
Hunting the northern lights
In winter, crossing the Arctic Circle means an intense hunt for the northern lights, and we present a multimedia show, "The Magic Light, Aurora Borealis."
As we sail through the narrow Raftsund, we stop at the entrance to Trollfjord, a dramatic natural wonder that should not be missed.
Time in port:
- Brønnøysund 01:45 – 01:55
- Sandnessjøen 04:35 – 04:45
- Nesna 05:55 – 06:05
- Ørnes 09:45 – 09:55
- Bodø 12:40 – 15:00
- Stamsund 19:00 – 19:30
- Svolvær 21:00 – 22:00
In the Footsteps of Polar Heroes - Stokmarknes - Skjervøy
We briefly dock at Risøyhamn, Harstad, and Finnsnes in the morning.
Polar history and beer
We then sail to the Arctic exploration capital of Tromsø for a prolonged stay. Join our 'Polar History Walk' in winter to learn more about explorers and Arctic hunters, and taste beer from the world's second northernmost brewery.
Beyond your imagination
In winter and spring, you can complete your stay in Tromsø with a thrilling dog sled ride, as huskies pull you over the frozen landscape past stunning views on the snowy plateaus. The only light during the polar night comes from our headlamps, the starry sky, and, if we're lucky, the magical northern lights. Why not have some winter fun by joining a cross-country skiing or snowshoeing adventure, or go deep-sea fishing on an Arctic fjord? All year, you can join the Hurtigruten guides for hikes and discover more of the Tromsø area.
Get close to marine wildlife
Want to experience serenity on the sea? Join us for a kayaking excursion in summer along Tromsø's coastline - a great way to get close to marine wildlife.
Sailing from Tromsø, we continue to search for the northern lights from September to March.
Time in port:
- Stokmarknes 1:00 a.m. – 1:15 a.m.
- Sortland 2:45 a.m. – 3:00 a.m.
- Risøyhamn 4: 15 a.m. – 4:30 a.m.
- Harstad 6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
- Finnsnes 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Tromsø 2:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Skjervøy 10:30 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.
Top of the World - North Cape - Øksfjord - Berlevåg
Enjoy magnificent landscapes as we sail to the North Cape, one of the northernmost points on the European continent. In summer, you may see herds of reindeer and small camps of indigenous Sámi people in the area.
Experience the North Cape
After a brief stop in Hammerfest, we arrive in Havøysund. Join a small boat excursion here to see the North Cape from the sea, visit the world's northernmost fishing village, and ride by bus to North Cape plateau.
The ship continues to Honningsvåg, from where you can join a birdwatching excursion to Gjesværstappan, home to millions of birds during nesting season.
Sailing north
The ship continues north into the heartland of the Sámi people. Visit Kjøllefjord, where you can learn about the Sámi way of life and hear traditional joiking (song).
Adrenaline and northern lights
In winter, you can join an unforgettable snowmobile trip across snowy plains and perhaps spot the northern lights in the starry sky.
Sámi traditions
'Sámi Autumn' is a fall excursion to learn about the Arctic's natural 'pantry and pharmacy,' sampling dried-reindeer meat, crowberry juice, herbal tea (nettle), and roseroot tincture. You may also feel the presence of the Sámi shaman, Noaidi.
Time in port:
- Øksfjord 2:00 a.m. – 2:15 a.m.
- Hammerfest 5:15 a.m. – 6:00 a.m.
- Havøysund 8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
- Honningsvåg 11:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
- Kjøllefjord 5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
- Mehamn 7:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Berlevåg 10:00 p.m. – 10:15 p.m.
Russian Border and Turning Point - Båtsfjord - Berlevåg
We arrive early today in Vadsø before docking in Kirkenes - the ship's turning point for the return journey.
Streets with Russian names
The Russian border is a just few miles from Kirkenes and you'll notice local road signs in both Norwegian and Russian. There are many ways to visit the Russian frontier: year-round bus tours, a riverboat safari, via canoe, hiking, or ATV/quad-bike trek in summer. You can also join an excursion to catch and eat giant king crab from the Barents Sea.
Winter wonder
Kirkenes offers a wide range of classic winter activities, such as dog sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and visiting an Arctic Ice Dome.
Southbound and down
As the ship starts its voyage south, remember that you've seen only half of what Norway's coastline offers. The ports we visited by night on the northbound cruise are now seen during the day.
Ice dipping
Docking again at Vardø, we may invite you to swim in the icy Arctic Ocean in winter. We then cruise along Varanger peninsula to Båtsfjord and Berlevåg, home to a famous male choir of local fishermen.
Time in port:
- Båtsfjord: 24:00 – 00:15
- Vardø: 03:15 – 03:30
- Vadsø: 06:45 – 07:15
- Kirkenes: 09:00 – 12:30
- Vardø: 15:45 – 16:45
- Båtsfjord: 19:45 – 20:15
- Berlevåg: 21:45 – 22:00
Unmatched Arctic Scenery - Mehamn - Tromsø
Around midnight, we dock at Mehamn with the option to join in winter a snowmobile trip to hunt the aurora.
North Cape breakfast
We again dock at Honningsvåg, where you can join an excursion that includes eating breakfast at the North Cape. The ship continues to Hammerfest, where you can see the UNESCO-listed Meridian Column. You can also join a mini-mountain expedition and learn about local polar hero Adolf Lindstrøm.
Amazing Lyngenfjord
We continue south to Øksfjord with a brief stop at the old trading post of Skjervøy. In spring, we sail through the beautiful Lyngenfjord, surrounded by the rugged Lyngen Alps.
Midnight adventures
We then dock at Tromsø, just in time to enjoy a midnight concert at the Arctic Cathedral. You can also explore Tromsø under the midnight sun by boat in summer. You may want to drop by Ølhallen, a classic pub for a friendly beer.
Time in port:
- Mehamn 12:45 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
- Kjøllefjord 2:45 a.m. – 3:00 a.m.
- Honningsvåg 5:30 a.m. – 5:45 a.m.
- Havøysund 7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
- Hammerfest 10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.*
- Øksfjord 3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
- Skjervøy 7:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
- Tromsø 11:45 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
*April 1 – May 31 departure time from Hammerfest will be 11:45 a.m. due to a diversion into Lyngen.


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It's hard to believe that a series which has had more than its fair share of struggles – both with the untimely passing of original series lead Andy Whitfield and the sheer amount of people who wrote Spartacus off early on, mistakenly believing it to be for purely puerile interests – actually made it as far as this program did.
But as we approached the final episodes of Spartacus: War of the Damned, the series easily illustrated how it managed to become one of the most consistently enjoyable, well-written and yet tragically underrated programs on television.
And as the series progressed toward the end – which will certainly be thought of as coming too soon – it was clear that even though the story could have been decompressed and drawn in smaller strokes, the road to 'Victory' had been given considerable thought by Stephen S. DeKnight and his team of writers. Which is why, even though the final hour of Spartacus would have an enormous amount of heavy lifting to do, the opening sequence (which also serves as a nice homage to another Spartacus) perfectly illustrates the message of the series and the legacy of all these characters we've come to know and feel something for.
Admittedly, in that opening moment when Gannicus utters the phrase "I am Spartacus," it felt as though some trickery might be afoot. But rather than play games regarding the inevitability of their characters' fate, the writers simply and effectively demonstrated how the name Spartacus had become something more important than a single man. The name Spartacus is something as powerful and laden with meaning as "the bringer of rain" was to Batiatus before it would become synonymous with his doom. The name Spartacus had been transformed into a symbol and a movement that could be embodied by all those thirsting to be free.
That notion is made clear one final time as Spartacus and Gannicus have a quiet discussion wherein they discover how their radically divergent paths had come to an end in pretty much the same place: willing to die so that others could live to carry on and disseminate what the name Spartacus truly meant. The Thracian sums it by saying, "Life is what defines it. Not the death of Romans, nor ours, nor those that follow us into battle. But the life of Sibyl, or Laeta. The mother and her child…They are all Sura, and I would see them live."
That establishment of the series' intent and sharp delivery of the message allowed 'Victory' to gradually become an intense and breathless wave of action that gleefully toyed with the viewers' expectations without disrupting the purpose and meaning of the inescapable climax. From the onset, it was clear how outnumbered Spartacus was, how silly it seemed for him to take a stand against the might of Rome, and in this instance we are reminded of how Crixus fell. And still, despite the insurmountable odds and the certainty of his fate, Spartacus puts on a brilliant showing, and for a brief moment the viewer is invited to believe that history can, in this instance anyway, be rewritten.
Spartacus' cunning and relentless drive puts the Romans momentarily on their heels – especially when Gannicus arrives, dividing the army's attention and narrowly missing Crassus and Caesar with a barrage of Roman spears. But as soon as Lugo starts (literally) swinging a flaming hammer of death, the momentum begins to shift and familiar characters are sent off to the afterlife. Whether we knew them from the first moments of the series, during Gods of the Arena, Vengeance or even during War of the Damned, as each character falls in battle, their death lands with astonishing impact.
But 'Victory' doesn't settle for simple one-and-done confrontations. Instead, it delights with moments like Spartacus knocking Crassus from his horse then, after pursuing him atop a hill and slaying several of his men, halting Crassus' signature technique and using it against him. It was like the battle itself: a losing endeavor, but one that was filled with some incredible and unforgettable moments.
And while the battle was won for Rome, (sort of) like history would remember it, the cost was great on both sides. Crassus would have his victory, but at the expense of total glory and worse, the life of Kore. Meanwhile, Gannicus found something worth living for and wound up crucified for it, but is greeted in death by Oenomaus and the roar of the arena he was once a god in.
'Victory' (and the series) ends with Agron, Nasir and the other survivors, looking back on the man who had shown them to their freedom, leaving Spartacus under a red serpent – as had been foretold when the series first began.
Drawing that kind of circle back to the beginning of the series was an incredibly effective way of ending Spartacus and it helped demonstrate once more just how far the series had come since its seemingly inauspicious beginning. This is the kind of series one hopes is not soon forgotten. Looking back on Spartacus as a whole, it seems impossible that it ever will be.

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My last drains diary in Taiwan was back in 2012 , and I looked forward to updating it with a couple new finds:
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PCard FAQs
Why is Procurement Services Office so rigid about the deadline date?
It's all about processing time; our goal is to have all charges posted to the general ledger for the previous months' statements before the current month is received. The average amount of time it takes to accurately and completely reconcile 300+ individual statements against the master statement and post those charges to the general ledger is 22 days. When paperwork is missing processing and posting to the general ledger cannot occur.
What is the deadline date for the Procurement Services Office?
Online Electronic Approval, Statement, and Supporting Documentation MUST be received in the Coordinator's office by the 20th of the month (if the 20th falls on a weekend, documentation MUST be received by the preceding Friday). Documentation received after the deadline will result in an automatic 30-day suspension for the first offense.
What is a split purchase?
Breaking a purchase into multiple charges to circumvent the single purchase limit is a split purchase.
- Examples:
Four different registrations in the amount of $650.00 for 4 different people to the same event is a split purchase.
A $1,100.00 charge to vendor A on Tuesday and a $1,500.00 to the same vendor on Wednesday is a split purchase.
- Rule of thumb:
If you were using a purchase order would you break it into multiple orders or just use one? If your answer is just one, then you need to input a requisition if the amount exceeds $2,500.
What do I do if I don't realize I've been charged tax until after the fact?
You may contact the vendor to obtain a credit, although you must note that you have done such in the expense description. If you do not get a credit for the tax, you MUST complete Cash Receipt Transmittal Form to reimburse TWU only at Bursar's Office include last 4 digits of your card number, month of charge, and same complete departmental account number including object code as you used in the expense description, a personal check (no cash). Attach a copy of the receipt from Bursar's Office and submit with monthly paperwork.
Why does the Account Approver/Manager have to log onto Global Card Management System (GCMS) and approve the Expense Report?
The Account Approver/Manager is the custodian of specific funds and should therefore authorize and approve any expenses against those funds.
In GCMS, why is it so important to select Reporting Cycle as opposed to Date Range?
Selecting Reporting Cycle in GCMS is the only way to ensure that you will balance for the current month. Citibank posting dates are variable and some transactions may not post to current statement on time.
Why do I need a detailed description on the transaction summary?
The Procurement Services Office must verify transactions have the appropriate object code. If your description is vague and the sales receipt is also vague we would have no way of knowing what was actually purchased.
What order should I send my receipts?
Receipts must be in same order as the expenses appear on the GCMS website.
Do I need receipts for each transaction on the PCard?
Yes, both Debit and Credit require receipts.
What if one of my faculty members is at a store and they call me to get my purchasing card number; what should I do?
Do not give it to them, this is your card. The PCard is NOT a departmental card.
What should I do if my card is declined?
Contact the customer service number on the back of your card to determine the reason for the decline. If it is determined that the vendor has a restricted merchant category code (MCC) you will need to take your business elsewhere.
Why are gift certificates or gift cards NOT allowed on the Purchasing Card?
These items are taxable to the recipient and it is administratively infeasible to assess and collect the required taxes and fringe benefits.
Are purchases allowed through PayPal?
PayPal purchases are allowed for purchasing approved goods. Cardholders must insure that online purchases are completed through a secure website and must obtain a payment receipt that indicates the vendor received payment. Transfer of funds to an individual is not allowed.
How do I make corrections after transactions have been reviewed?
Instructions for making changes in GCMS: To unlock a line the approver will need to take the check mark off the Approved box and save then take the check mark off the Reviewed box and save. This will enable you to make changes to the transactions.
- When complete, check Reviewed and save and Approved and save.
- Scan and send to YOUR TWU email address, then forward to firstname.lastname@example.com; preferred method (you must send information from a TWU email address)
Are Registrations allowed on PCard?
Yes. Statement of business purpose if charges were made for a meeting, social event, registration or food (MUST include the 5 Ws: Who? What? Where? When? Why?)
Are Memberships allowed on PCard?
Yes. See the full policy and procedure.
Who do I call for password reset?
You call the number on the back of your card and have Citibank send you a temporary password.
What is the preferred method to send receipts and all supporting documentation?
Scan and send to YOUR TWU email address, then forward to email@example.com; preferred method (you must send information from a TWU email address)
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Electoral fraud, more commonly known as voter fraud, interferes with the process of an election and the right to vote. Often it involves illegal voter registration and even harassment and libel. And it has a very personal effect when the information you provide to election officials is used to steal your identity. That's why it pays to follow a few precautions.
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More on tighter slot machines
As I reported Monday, slots at Colorado casinos are the tightest they've been in 15 years. Just wanted to add a point that I couldn't get into the story because of space.
Some gamblers already think that casinos can change payout percentages with a flip of the switch, but that's not the case.
Currently, casinos must replace a piece of hardware to change the payout percentages on slot machines, as noted in the story. But I'm told the industry is working on making slots server-based, which would allow them to change payout percentages and other parts of the game remotely from a computer. This would be a significant change, if and when it happens, because it will allow operators to tinker with games much more easily, and thus, more frequently.
I was also told today that one of the major casinos in Black Hawk is telling employees/patrons that the machines aren't tighter. The explanation they are being given is that payout percentages have dropped because business has been down. That doesn't make much sense.
If the machines have not been tinkered with, or if operators are NOT ordering machines with lower payouts, then the percentages would remain relatively flat even when business is down, given how much is wagered annually on slots (nearly $8.7 billion in 2008, which was down from $10.4 billion in 2007).
A factor that may play a role in lower payouts on penny slots is the fact that some don't bet the maximum on those machines. You must bet the maximum to win the biggest jackpots. But then again, some gamblers who play the nickel, quarter and dollar slots don't bet the maximum, either.
Anyway, penny slots have really boomed in Colorado and apparently across the country. USA Today had a piece this week about how penny slots are the hottest form of betting during the recession.
Colorado gambling officials say the proliferation of penny slots is the reason why payouts have gone down. Payout rates on those machines are lower than they are for the higher denomination games. Here's an a chart provided by the Gaming Division that shows the rise of penny slots in Colorado.
# of COLORADO CASINO PENNY SLOTS
Year Number*
1999 29
2000 97
2001 212
2002 370
2003 881
2004 1,977
2005 3,732
2006 5,628
2007 6,941
2008 7,699
2009** 7,846
*Monthly average
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Rumour – 80Gb PS3 to be dropped in Japan
Hatimaki's rumouring that PS3's 80Gb SKU is about to be discontinued in Japan. The Japanese site's posted a retailer note saying pre-orders for the Black, White and Silver 80GB PS3 will stop on August 9, apparently at Sony's request. Sony has already discontinued 20Gb, 40Gb and 60Gb PS3 SKUs in Japan. Thanks, Kotaku.
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80Gb PS3 launches in India
Sony's released an 80Gb PS3 SKU in India, priced 25,990 rupees (£361). It replaces the current standard 40Gb model and comes with a DualShock 3 in the pack. "The introduction of high definition gaming and entertainment systems among the Indian audience is the result of extensive research into the entertainment needs and preferences of the […]
US gets 80Gb PS3 a couple of weeks early
Engadget is reporting that US retailer Best Buy has already begun selling the 80Gb PS3. The $399 console isn't due out in the States until September. The 80Gb is hitting European shores this Friday, whilst our Australian brothers have to wait another week. And that's that. By Mike Bowden
Used 60Gb PS3s selling for more than new 80Gb in UK
UK retailer GAME is selling a handful of used 60Gb Playstation3s for the princely sum of £349.99 and upwards. This is £50 more than the new 80Gb model which is heavily rumoured to be hitting UK shores this Friday. In fact, 60Gb models have been selling for around £400 on Amazon, which, combined with GAME's […]
80Gb PS3 out on Friday in the UK, August 28 in Australia
VG247's received confirmation from a GameStation employee that the 80Gb PS3 is indeed out in the UK this Friday, August 22, as has been previously rumoured. The retailer's pre-order page is here. It's the same price as the current 40Gb model: £299.99. IGN's also carrying confirmation that the new SKU will release on August 28 […]
80Gb PS3 set for August Australian release
Sony has confirmed that its latest PlayStation 3 hardware revision will be launched in Oz on August 28, says Gamespot. Interestingly, this is one day before the UK is supposedly getting it. Still no confirmation from Sony on that though. As for the rest of Europe, well, you're used to waiting aren't you? The Australian […]
80Gb PS3 gets UK release date - according to GAME
According to UK retail site, GAME, the 80 Gb PS3 will go on sale on August 29. However, the site does give us a little reminder that the 80 gig version does not include the following: Backwards Compatibility with PS2 Games Memory Stick Card Readers SACD Playback Ethernet Cable 4 USB Ports, (The PS3 80GB […]
SCEE confirms 80Gb PS3 SKU for Europe
SCEE's confirmed an 80Gb PS3 SKU for Europe, to launch on August 27 for £299, Eurogamer reports. "We will be doing promotional bundles from the middle of September to the end of December at various prices," Reeves said at a SCEE event in LA today. "The 80GB replaces the 40GB. Please do not ask me […]
80Gb PS3 confirmed for Europe, says French site
GI was right it seems: according to Jeux Video the 80Gb is a definite for Europe and will cost the same as the current 40Gb. Best news of all, though, is that the new SKU will apparently come bundled with the DualShock 3 controller. It doesn't look as though backwards compatibility has made the cut, […]
Europe to get 80Gb PS3?
According to GI, Sony Europe boss David Reeves will announce the 80GB PlayStation 3 for Europe shortly. "At SCEE's European press event in Los Angeles this evening, it's expected that Reeves will confirm the new SKU, with a release period close to September 2008 – the date the 80GB model will become standard in North […]
Sony confirms 80Gb Motorstorm PS3 SKU discontinued
According to this Joystiq report, Sony's confirmed that the 80Gb Motorstorm PS3 pack will not longer be circulated in the US. "Retailers aren't getting any new inventory of the 80GB Motorstorm bundle," said an SCEA spokesperson. More through the link.
That was the news – Week 15, 2008: Announce the 80Gb PS3 SKU and DualShock 3 for Europe, SCEE, or risk damage later this year
The Americans were pulling little colon-"o" emoticons, but the news was greeted with surly derision in Europe. SCEA announced last week that the MGS4 gunmetal PS3 was to launch in America in limited quantities, the pack to include a 40Gb PS3, a DualShock 3 and the game itself. America, it seems, is blessed by Sony. […]
SCEA: We underestimated 80Gb PS3 demand
SCEA marketing boss Scott Steinberg has admitted that demand for the 80Gb PS3 SKU in America has taken SCEA by surprise, giving rise to a shortage of the machine. "Our strategy at the end of the year was to offer up a $399 40Gb, which we thought was the magic price for a Blu-ray machine, […]
Yet another 80GB PS3 rumour
This reports that there's the possibility of an 80GB PS3 SKU coming to the UK this summer, citing sources such as HMV staffers and Cosco cashiers. According to SCEE, "There's no official word on an 80GB PS3 coming to the UK." Just remember all this, OK? By Mike Bowden
SCEA announces MGS4 80Gb PS3 bundle
Sony's announced a MGS4 80Gb PS3 bundle at a retailer conference today. The pack has remained undated. "Working closely with our retail and publishing partners and sharing our hardware and software roadmaps at Destination PlayStation gives us a great opportunity to outline some key milestones for the year. In response to incredible demand, we will […]
PS3 SKU rumours gets out of hand: 160Gb, slim machine for autumn?
It'll make the tea as well. According to this, a "particularly well-informed insider" reckons Sony's planning a slimline PS3 for launch this autumn, which could be the home of the now much-rumoured 160Gb hard drive SKU. The report uses the logic that both PS2 and PSP were slimmed down to support itself. This new rumour […]
Sony "mulling over" PS3 SKU strategy
Yet more in the 80Gb US PS3 cancellation saga, this time in the form of a story that Sony hasn't actually made its mind up what to do about the whole issue. Heavy rumour's been pointing to a 120Gb package to replace the 80Gb machine, but if this is to be believed, it's all a […]
No plans for PAL 120Gb PS3
SCEE has no plans to release a rumoured 120-160Gb PS3 SKU, GI's reporting, reponding to persistent rumours that the (maybe) ditched 80Gb US SKU is to be replaced by a package with a bigger hard drive. "We do not currently have any plans to release a 120GB PlayStation 3 in the UK," said a SCEE […]
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There is a lot of debate and misunderstanding about hybridization in fish. Many feel it is wrong for a number of reasons including playing God, messing with nature, or unknown consequences.
Hybridization is generally defined as a cross between two different species. This usually creates offspring of a variety not found in nature. Many people feel this is an atrocity. They feel it is playing God or messing with nature. But in fact hybridization is a very common act in nature, even being the cause of speciation of many species. Some species take part in it so often it is hard to distinguish them as a unique species. To properly understand hybridization and its consequences, people need to understand exactly what a species is, what hybridization is, its role in nature, and the process of speciation.
The most common definition of a species is a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring. Many people will further specify that definition by adding in nature. In his textbook Evolution, Futuyma defines a species as the members of a group of populations that interbreed or potentially interbreed with one another under natural conditions (552). This definition follows the biological species concept, that a species must be reproductively isolated or that it cannot interbreed with other species to be classified as a separate species (Lawrey). Many species are extremely challenging to observe and monitor in the wild, so it is hard to determine which individuals are interbreeding so we cannot be sure what all does and does not take place in the wild. In addition, there are many cases of natural hybridization between two or more long-standing species.
Hybridization is so common that there is currently a debate as to whether the red wolf (Canis rufus) is even a unique species or a hybrid between the gray wolf (C. lupus) and the coyote (C. latrans) (Lawrey). Genetic analysis has revealed that there is substantial cross-breeding between these two or three species. Recently a hybrid between a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) and a grizzly or brown bear (U. arctos) was shot and killed in Canada (Associated Press, Wild). Based on the biological species concept this would make the two species of bears actually only one since they can successfully reproduce in the wild. Phylogenetic evidence supports that polar bears are no more than a subspecies of grizzly bear. Many people are now familiar with ligers, the resulting offspring between a male lion (Panthera leo) and a female tiger (P. tigris). The offspring are fertile. Another example is that of macaw parrots. When the blue-and-gold macaw (Ara ararauna) is crossed with the green-winged macaw (A. chloroptera) the result is the harlequin macaw, a relatively common captive pet (see Figure A). Many species of the Swordtail genus Xiphophorus spp. of fish can interbreed with one another (Lawrey). In addition, many species were formed via hybridization. Many plant groups contain many hybrids and potentially hybridizing species (Lawrey). This has obvious evolutionary value to the organisms with that combination.
The classic situation of speciation involves a single species that for some reason begins to become two species. There are many ways this can occur. In some cases a new trait appears within a population that can allow for sexual selection, such as some males developing a unique coloration. In other cases a physical barrier can separate populations of the species, such as a shallow sea or a mountain range. When this happens the subsequent two populations are then genetically isolated. This means that any change in the genome in a population due to mutation, genetic drift, etc. becomes unique to that population. As more and more genetic differences build up the two populations become more divergent, and less like the original species or each other. Over time this can generate entirely new species.
An example of this type of speciation is the speciation of two mosquito species in London. One, Culex pipiens, is a common urban mosquito species found in London. However, in the London Underground there is a genetically distinct and reproductively isolated species, C. molestus (Lawrey). In this situation the construction of the London Underground created a new, not yet exploited niche for a mosquito. A population was formed by individuals of C. pipiens that populated the London Underground. Over time this newly isolated population developed genetic changes that made it unique from the parent species. Eventually this new population became unique enough from the parent species that it became genetically distinct and reproductively isolated and therefore a new species.
In many cases the isolating barriers are later removed. If the populations have not fully speciated and are not reproductively isolated, then they remain as populations of one species, even if they are morphologically very different. Because they can appear to be so different morphologically they can be classified as different species. As more information is gathered scientists discover that many species are actually hybrids or commonly hybridize with each other.
Hybridization is actually one method of speciation. Research done with sunflowers showed how the hybridization of two closely related species could yield super-combinations that were better adapted and therefore more fit (Indiana). This can result in diploid species (the genomes of the two species are combined into one, the size of the two genomes put together). This is actually a natural process, common in plants but rare (although not non-existent) in animals. (Futuyma)
Hybridization is a natural process. It is a natural form of speciation and species preservation. Hybridizing in captivity is not harmful when certain things are avoided. It is possible to produce hybrids that have physical deformities such as mouths that are unable to close, or bodies so misshapen that even swimming is a challenge. These crosses should be avoided, already produced broods entirely culled, and the cross not made again. But just because something is a hybrid does not make it inherently wrong. If natural limitations are bypassed then the person is jumping hurdles that nature has set in place that have limited that cross. In these cases the two species are separate enough that hybridization should be avoided. Cases like this would be situations where breeding was done artificially (artificial insemination) and forced the cross even though the fish followed natures limitations.
If two species cross under their own will and produce healthy, fertile offspring, then by the biological species concepts definition of a species they are actually the same species. They may look different or be currently classified as separate species, but those may be false classifications. This is such as tricky subject in science that many scientists do not even believe in the idea of a species. There are no definitive barriers in most cases so we as humans cannot make up barriers and definitions just so that things are easier for us to understand and we cannot pigeonhole them just to suit our expectations of simplicity. Evolution is not done. Things are constantly changing and species are still in the process of evolution, still changing. Some are definitely too different to hybridize. Others are barely isolated enough to be separate populations and subspecies, but since they look different (something that can change VERY quickly under natural selection) we decided to classify them as separate species. So if hybrids are healthy and fertile then the two populations are not actually different species, but different subspecies.
What about artificial selection? It has produced some extremely deformed breeds. Goldfish are an excellent example. They have been domesticated long enough to produce major alterations from the natural form. Some of the breeds and individuals are so deformed that they cannot or can barely swim, breathe, have proper digestive flow, see, or maintain buoyancy. Yet because these are not hybrids it is okay? This is okay but a perfectly healthy animal that simply has a different coloration but happens to be a hybrid is wrong?
We really need to step back and look at what the actual consequences of what we do are. If there is no actual harm then it is not bad. If we produce fish that have special needs, deformities, or limitations (whether they are hybrids or not) then we have done something wrong.
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Alcock, J., Animal Behavior (8th ed.) Massachusetts, Sinauer, (2005)
-Associated Press, Wild find: Half grizzly, half polar bear 2008 retrieved April 30, 2008 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12738644/GT1/8199/
-Futuyma, D. J., Evolution Massachusetts, Sinauer, (2005)
-Indiana University. Cross-species Mating May Be Evolutionarily Important And Lead To Rapid Change, Say Indiana University Researchers ScienceDaily (August 8, 2003) retrieved April 3, 2008 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...0808081854.htm
-Lawrey, J. D., GMU BIOL 471 Evolution Lecture notes/slides (Spring 2008)
Pages, M., et al. Combined analysis of fourteen nuclear genes refines the Ursidae phylogeny Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution vol.47 (2008): 73-83
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Members of the Maritime Union of Australia Newcastle Branch at their May monthly meeting unanimously endorsed a resolution declaring their support for Jodi McKay to be the next NSW Labor Leader.
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Quirkiness is a quality that can transform a garden from being a ploddingly predictable parade of plants into an imaginative landscape; sometimes fairy-tale-like in theme, with as many startling, strange and wonderful surprises as Alice found in Wonderland.
To work, quirkiness needs to sneak up on you unexpectedly. It's great when it takes you completely by surprise, and makes you gasp with delight or astonishment.
At its best, quirkiness is totally eccentric, definitively idiosyncratic, slightly surreal and bizarre, but with a whimsical edge (more humorous than freaky or ironic) and always highly imaginative.
If possible, quirkiness, especially in the garden, needs to be both original, laughable (in the sense that it doesn't take itself too seriously) and, in the final analysis, it should be laudable (praiseworthy) and lovable.
I recently visited the immensely quirky garden of Nicole Delange in Morogues, between Bourges and Sancerre, in the forgotten Berry region of France . Throughout the garden, Nicole had placed various pieces of statuary, or pieces of her own ceramic artwork, in and around plants, sometimes literally pushed into shrubs to give the impression that the foliage was actually part of the artwork.
There were hands pointing this way and that way emerging from bushes. Or the neck and head of what was a giraffe-like creature. Or folksy village characters placed as if frolicking in the foliage.
Nicole told me all the faces had smiles. This was deliberate. She didn't want any scowling in her garden. I agreed. Good policy. The garden ticked all the boxes for quirkiness criteria. The pieces were creative, certainly stretched the imagination, and were the right mix of bizarre, surreal, whimsical and thought-provoking. The artwork, for me at least, made me feel like I was in a carefree, seaside garden, something you might find next to a beach on the coast of Cornwall or Norfolk.
I would not have been surprised to find a collection of shells along with anchors, wind-chimes, driftwood art and weather vanes.
Instead I came across a section where various sizes of glass marbles had been casually scattered on the ground like a splattering of gems or (more imaginatively) a collection of planets gathered from a distant galaxy.
In the vegetable garden, there were more imaginative installations, including the statue of a full-sized gardener, leaning on his garden fork and looking in a kindly way over his flourishing vegetable patch.
Nicole's garden was broken up into small, themed room-like areas, often around an island flower bed filled with roses and perennials. An interconnecting series of paths offered a variety of routes to explore the garden.
There were trees, but all I can remember were the two large Robinia 'Frisia' trees that added bright chartreuse foliage.
My eyes were mostly occupied by the novel and creative use of art work and the intriguing way it was placed in and around shrubs.
Next to Nicole's beautiful farm-cottage house, there was a patio walkway made up of colourful ceramic tiles placed in attractive circular mosaics and other interesting patterns.
Next to a lovely periwinkle-blue front door, there were clumps of lavender planted around terracotta pots simply filled with boxwood.
I have seen other quirky installations in European gardens.
At the Keukenhof in Holland, I was amused to find images of large, joyous naked ladies frolicking in the sunshine along with the statute of a panicked lady picnicker on a bench, shooing pigeons away from her lunch.
And I still smile every time I think of how glass artist Dale Chihuly pulled off a delightfully quirky image by floating large multicolored glass bulbs, representing Walla Walla onions, in the main pond at Kew botanic garden in London.
But, in a home garden, I can't recall having seen anything quite as quirky at Nicole's garden of shrub statuary and foliage frolickers.
You can see more photos of Nicole Delange's garden at her blog site at http://lejardindesdietzs.blogspot.com
Here in B.C., I have encountered some interesting examples of garden quirkiness.
In Maple Ridge, Bob Peragallo has piled all his old golf clubs into a container to create a sculptural shrub-like artwork that makes a joke about the old saying that golf is just a good walk spoiled.
"I still consider this the best use of my golf clubs," says Bob.
In another part of Maple Ridge, Greg and Beth Polovick have devoted part of their two-acre woodland garden to what they call their "monster garden" -a collection of gargoyles and fantasy statuary placed under trees and atop stumps and under shrubs.
"Our grandchildren love it," says Greg. "It's the first place they run to when they visit. They race around looking for new monsters."
In her Vancouver garden, Suzanne Perry has built a minimalist, lowmaintenance landscape she calls "West Coast Zen garden."
Built on a shoestring out of a blue gravel Japanese-style raked garden to go with her blue lounger, it's quirky and hip at the same time.
"The wall of our parking deck was painted white and serves as a screening room for movie/slide shows under the night sky," she says.
In Surrey, Gail McRae has pinched an idea from the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall and created her own Green Man Face, using mosses and ornamental grasses. (At Heligan, it is a Giant's Head, with orange montbretia for hair.) In East Van, Fritz Freisen uses all sorts of driftwood as quirky sculptural accents in his exotic, subtropical garden.
There are pieces that resemble an anteater, pair of frolicking eagles, and a figure that could be either a golfer swinging his club or a miner wielding a pickaxe.
But the driftwood piece that has the most impact is a 950-pound chunk that resembles a dinosaur. It has been appropriately nicknamed Fritzosaurus. On Gabriola Island, Douglas Walker has installed a fabulously quirky water sculpture comprised of an assortment of brass musical instruments.
Called Symphony for Flying Pigs, the 25-foot sculpture was built as the centrepiece for a 100-foot pond on a farm. Spraying water in all directions, the fountain is a mishmash of tubas and French horns, all interconnected with a whirl of copper tubing sweeping around the outside like a giant serpent. Please feel free to send photos of any quirky gardens in your neighbourhood to me at firstname.lastname@example.com


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The famous supermodel and her crooner husband are seen nude and romping around in bed in the video for his new song, "Secret," which debuts this week, reports Us Weekly.
In advance of the video's release, Us posted black and white stills to its website that show the couple kissing passionately and staring longingly at each other.
Klum explained what was behind the racy clip.
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Seal said that the song references one of their children.
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Geese are still here
As the extended conservation snow goose season continues, there are only scattered reports from the fields. There seems to be some big numbers of the snows, blues, and Ross geese that are staying south of the Intracoastal Canal. There are times, depending on the weather, when some of those birds will move back north of the canal; whenever this happens, then the folks that enjoy the late season will enjoy some really great shoots. Many of the waterfowl outfitters have told me that under the circumstances, they are scheduling hunts for standby. Whenever the geese decide to begin moving around more and when they are more available to the hunters, they will notify the standbys. With the conservation season in full swing, there should be some really good hunts coming up.
So what is keeping those seemingly ever-hungry geese in both the federal wildlife refuge areas and in the marshes south of the Intracoastal Canal? Answers to that would only be speculation on my part. However, with my hunting experience, there are a couple of primary factors that seem to always be involved when the birds move to wherever they choose to locate.
Whenever the snow geese, blue geese and Ross geese begin to prepare to head back to their spring and summer nesting grounds, they head for the green food sources. Some of their favorite places are the ridges that are in the reserves. Annually, the high ground will be burned off so that the old vegetation is removed and the young green shoots will grow. The birds find these spots earlier in the year and they do tend to feed on them. They move back into the grain fields at night to feed and return to those marsh ridges during the daylight hours. Drastic changes in local weather or severe cold fronts that begin up north will drive more and more geese into the local area. Whenever they would leave the nighttime resting areas and head into the flooded rice fields, local goose hunters would have the opportunity to enjoy some good goose hunts.
By now, some of that situation has changed. The ridges that were resting areas for the geese do become highly fed over. There is less for them to feed upon; therefore, they head to the local marshes where they feed on what we call three-cornered grass.
Three-cornered grass likely has a scientific name, but that escapes me. For this article, we'll call it what the local hunters know it as — three-cornered grass.Evidentially this marsh grass contains some substance that the geese like to eat before they head back north. In any event, the largest stands of that goose attractors are in the marshes that are south of the Intercostals Canal. There are also some patches of it north of the canal and in the federal refuge areas. The folks who would enjoy utilizing the conservative season can see those geese, but they are in places where hunting is not allowed.
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service continues to promote taking more of these overpopulated geese, but hunting is closed where the geese are most populated during the late season.
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Those weather conditions and changes are usually what it takes to move the geese into the hunting areas. Should you be interested in a late season conservation hunt, then contact one of the local outfitters and be ready to stand by.


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ABSTRACT: Imaging studies are important adjuncts in the diagnostic evaluation of acute and chronic conditions. However, confusion about the safety of these modalities for pregnant and lactating women and their infants often results in unnecessary avoidance of useful diagnostic tests or the unnecessary interruption of breastfeeding. Ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging are not associated with risk and are the imaging techniques of choice for the pregnant patient, but they should be used prudently and only when use is expected to answer a relevant clinical question or otherwise provid...
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