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A winner was selected from 37 designs submitted by 19 freelance designers.
Redesign the logo attached in the main design brief
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The attached file is my logo - I need it redesigned
This is the logo -Â http://aquate.us/u/sign.jpg
I did not design it, another guy designed it in Photoshop at that size. However he is no longer and I need the logo re-made specifically for PRINT...so I can print it on a business card...print is on tshirts...basically print it
I need it to look as close as possible to what you see as the attached file
It has a road sign feel/look to it - a few grunge effects on the sign to give it that worn look ... text is slightly beveled to make it look like it really is a sign
The person who makes it as close as possible to the file attached wins $200 - simple
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The Superbly Comfortable, Double-handed Performance Cruiser
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VMG is the best measure of sailboat performance; Velocity Made Good straight into the wind or away from the wind, regardless of tacking or jibing angles. A J/110 sailing at 6.6 knots, 41 degrees off the true wind (27 degrees apparent wind angle), makes good a velocity (VMG) of 5.0 knots straight into the wind. This is the speed attained by larger 42- 46 foot yachts such as Aldens, Hinckleys, Sabres or Little Harbors.
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"The J/110's cockpit is ideal for cruising because one person can sail the boat with mainsheet, genoa and backstay adjuster all within reach. And, the helmsman can comfortably lean out against the lifelines, holding the wheel to steer while seeing the headsail."
Two people can safely fly the asymmetrical spinnaker on its 5.5 foot retractable carbon-fiber J/Sprit. No one has to go on deck when the spinnaker is deployed. It's contained in a snuffer sock operated from the cockpit. Jibing is as easy as letting go the old sheet and pulling in the new one.
Sailing downwind, the spinnaker projects out to windward from behind the wind shadow of the mainsail, driving the apparent wind as much as 45 degrees forward of true wind direction.
The Liveable Interior of A Classic Yacht
When you go offshore in a seaway or spend several days living aboard, you will appreciate the J/110's interior design. It's light and open. The impression is clean and functional. The eye can see the shape of the hull from below, like a classic canoe. Yet, looking outside from below, the view is over the deck through large ports. It's as though one didn't go below-decks at all.
The sense of spaciousness is created by J/110's classic American cruising yacht decor: "Antique white" panels beautifully trimmed in cold-molded teak.
The owner's stateroom is located in the forepeak, a traditional favorite dating back to the 1920's when people spent more time cruising. They learned there's less action and less noise forward of the main bulkhead. One's sleep is not disrupted by late-night storytellers, noisy crew boarding the boat rafted alongside, or early morning pot-bangers. A solid teak and stainless steel main cabin drop-leaf table is placed away from the bulkhead and between settees for better access and as a brace when moving through the cabin at sea.
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Fantasy SNL
Over the weekend Lainey and I got into a conversation about fantasy hosts for SNL. People who might actually make it bearable. I said my fantasy host would be Louis CK, but he's my fantasy host for everything. And honestly, I can't see him doing a show like SNL because I'm not sure he could concede enough authority to the writers. Louis is always very involved with everything about his comedy, so to go on SNL, where he wouldn't have much control, I don't know if he could manage that. Lainey's fantasy host was Tiger Woods, which is a really, really good idea. Unfortunately, I don't think Tiger can laugh at himself so I doubt that happens, too.
Of course, if you've seen SNL this season you know why we were talking about fantasy hosts—because all the hosts thus far have been disappointing. Hugh Jackman hijacked Ben Stiller's episode with one sketch. This weekend it was Anna Faris's turn and though she wasn't completely horrible - she's a good enough comedienne to succeed on SNL - musical guest Drake still made a better impression in just two sketches than Faris did, who had the opportunity to own the whole show and didn't. Rather, Faris' SNL appearance was eerily like her career over the last few years—promising at the start but disappointing in the end.
SNL really needs some new blood. And I don't mean new writers or performers, but new blood at the top. I've long believed Lorne Michaels has lost his touch and doesn't really know what's funny anymore. Faris's show is proof of that. She is a smart, good comedienne who can do physical comedy. Yet her opening monologue was limited to fake questions from the audience (always a sign they couldn't come up with anything better) that was capped off by an Anna Faris impersonator bonding with the real Faris. Is this really the best?
I really think it would take some outrageous hosting gigs like Louis CK or Tiger Woods to inspire better material. But that is only one facet of the problem. Another helpful hint: put Andy Samberg in charge. At this point, his Digital Shorts are the only consistently-funny bits on SNL. A group of the (supposedly) best comedy writers and comics was unable to come up with anything to do justice to a genuinely funny performer. It's time for SNL to get a face lift. Who would you like to see hosting?


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Since 1907, the University Library has been a United States Federal Depository Library. The program began in 1813 by an Act of Congress as a measure of providing the Senate and House Journals and other Congressional documents to state libraries, universities, and historical societies. This allowed the general public to monitor and hold the government accountable. In 1907, land-grant universities became federal depository libraries receiving government publications free through the depository program. The interest of the United States government and, consequently, the information collected has been constantly changing and growing to include most areas of research and public interest. See the United States Government Collection Description for further information. The Illinois State Library in Springfield is the regional depository for the state of Illinois.
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Talking and Just Being
Earlier today, I posted an email from Joan in North Vancouver who pointed out the deficiencies in my marriage because Jacek refuses to take me out to dinner for some "talking and just being". I am a crusty old hag because there's not enough "talking and just being" in my life.
Are Jim and Pam "talking and just being" enough to enjoy a long and fruitful marriage? Of course they are. Like the characters in Twilight, Jim and Pam have a real and meaningful relationship.
Here's the cover of the new issue of Entertainment Weekly with John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer. They discuss the upcoming wedding on The Office and the couple's approach to parenthood. Click here to read.
There's also an ADORABLE video that goes along with it. My friends Michelle and Duana will be squealing about it all day. Yeah, Jim and Pam give them The Squeals.
You will note also…
Jenna Fischer IS capable of cute hair.
Not on a red carpet, unfortunately, but when working with a proper stylist, the difference is remarkable.
As you know, there are also some borderline Jim/Pam crazies out there who totally believe John and Jenna should be together for reals in life.
Unfortunately these hopes have been dampened recently with the announcement that John and Emily Blunt are engaged. But if John and Emily don't spend enough time "talking and just being", maybe one day Jim and Pam will come true after all.


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Giving notice: Victims lashing out at compromised companies
A new privacy survey shows people are fed up with how they're being told of data security breaches and severing ties or suing the companies.
Companies impacted by data breaches may follow the letter of the law when they notify customers. But those letters are creating distrust, customer loss and even lawsuits.
The New York-based global law firm of White & Case LLP just released results of a national survey on data security breach notification that shows citizens aren't happy with how and when they're being notified that their private data was lost or stolen -- a problem that at least 23 million Americans have dealt with within the last year. This year's avalanche of publicized data thefts have led at least 18 states to pass notification laws similar to California's SB 1386. A national version is now working its way through Congress.
The goal in all of these laws is to ensure consumers know when they're at risk of fraud and identity theft. But such a measure does not come without consequences. Rather than be grateful for the notice, consumers are angry that the messages are densely written or void of details, and they're terminating relationships and even seeking damages in court.
"It seems that what determines an organization's ability to protect its reputation and maintain the trust of its customers and employees in the aftermath of a breach is the quality of the notification," according to the report prepared by the Arizona-based Ponemon Institute LLC, which conducted the online survey of 9,154 individuals. Of that number, 1,109 -- or 11.6% -- said they'd been notified about the loss or theft of their personal information.
The vast majority of those notified victims were customers or consumers, rather than employees or students. Financial institutions, government agencies and state universities and health care providers were most likely to report a breach. The most common forms of notice were form letter, phone call or personalized letter. But such communications were frequently rejected by respondents who mistook form letters for junk mail, e-mail for spam and phone calls for telemarketing.
And once they were notified, it usually got worse. Almost half said the notices were difficult to understand and didn't contain enough details, particularly what was being done to protect them now. That may be because the most common remedies offered by companies were merely to open a new account and monitor the old one for suspicious behavior. "More than 28% of respondents said they had no idea about the facts of the incident even after receiving notification of the breach," the report said. Only 22% understood encryption's purpose and the role it played in why they were notified (because it wasn't in use at the time of the loss or theft). Lawmakers typically allow notification exemptions if the missing or pilfered data was scrambled.
But for those forced to come clean with their clients or, as in the case of data brokers, whose victims didn't even know their information was on file, repercussions can be serious. Twenty percent in the survey said they ended their relationship with the company and another 40% were considering it. Also, 5% hired lawyers.
"Five percent may not seem like much, until you realize that anywhere between 23 million and 50 million Americans have received notification of a data security breach. That means that over 1 million people out there are likely seeking legal counsel," David Bender, who co-heads White & Case's privacy practice, said in a statement. "This should be particularly troubling to companies, especially in light of several putative class-action lawsuits recently filed in California against companies that experienced security breaches."
Only 8% didn't blame the organization that reported the breach for their loss of trust.
The Ponemon Institute research indicated companies that failed to communicate a breach in a "clear, consistent and timely fashion" were four times as likely to experience customer churn. Those that used e-mails or form letters were three times as likely to lose customers than those that called and/or sent personalized letters. The White & Case attorney recommended companies send a personalized letter and follow up with a phone call. Companies also should consider providing free credit report monitoring for a period of time.
"One thing that comes through clearly in the survey is that those companies taking pains to handle the breach correctly lost the fewest customers," Bender said. "In the event a breach occurs, the survey suggests that the company should send each victim a notification that is timely; is written in clear language free of technical or legal jargon; is detailed enough to describe what has happened; and that offers a victim assistance hotline."


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Fans will be able to view live crew races for free from around the world on three dates this spring (photo Harvard Athletic Communications).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard Athletics will offer free live online streaming and on-demand video for five crew events this spring. Each of the four rowing programs will have at least one date on the Charles River streamed live on GoCrimson.com.
The first varsity eight race for each crew will be streamed as part of the package with the possibility of other races being covered as the event schedule allows. Video streaming can be viewed online as well as mobile devices and iPads. All races will be immediately archived for on-demand viewing.
All five of the streams will be free of charge and can be found listed on Harvard's video portal. To access the portal page, click here.
In addition to Harvard's streaming, Northeastern will stream a free live broadcast of the heavyweight women's Beanpot on March 23.
Sat., April 20 - Lightweight men vs. Navy, Radcliffe lightweights vs. Princeton
Sun., April 21 – Radcliffe lightweights vs. BU/Massachusetts/MIT/Princeton/Stanford/Wisconsin
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Okay enough with the Chibi wrestlers for today. Lets switch it up a bit with a different type of Chibi, how about I teach you all "how to draw Chibi L" from Death Note. I like this character because he comes across as being so mysterious. Not only that, look how cute he is in Chibi form. Now L is know as being Light Yagami's arch-enemy and he is often sitting in an odd position like he just seen a ghost or something. And it always seems like he is crouched in a corner and he is too scared to come out. L almost always snacks on sweets, and he holds objects in a weird way too. Like I said, that is the main reason why I like him. Watching L is almost comical I think. I mean have you ever seen any person or a detective for that matter do the things that he does? No, you haven't. Even though L is known as being the worlds top detective, he acts like he is in a mental hospital half the time. What I really want to see is Death Note the movie. Now that looks like it would be a good flick. The problem with me watching the movie version of Death Note is; I can't find it anywhere. I think I might have to order it from F.Y.I or something I mean this is getting ridiculous. Anyway, I wanted to do this tutorial because I thought that L would look cute as a Chibi and I was right. I will show you how to draw Chibi L from Death Note step by step with easy to follow instructions. If you get confused just read the directions that I have provided for you to help guide you along your drawing process. I will be back again tomorrow kiddies. Until then, keep drawing and stay creative.
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An EAP, or employee assistance program, is a confidential, short term, counselling service for employees with personal problems that affect their work performance. EAPs grew out of industrial alcoholism programs of the 1940's. EAPs should be part of a larger company plan to promote wellness that involves written policies, supervisor and employee training, and, where appropriate, an approved drug testing program.
No. CCOHS does not offer EAP services. See question below about how to find an EAP service provider. EAPs are usually a program purchased or funded by your employer and provided by an external organization or occasionally by a department within your company. You can find out if your employer offers an EAP service by asking your manager, Human Resources Department, Union or Health and Safety Representative.
To locate service providers in your area use a search engine, such as Google. Key words include "EAP service providers". You may wish to add your location to help narrow the results.
No. If you wish to start your own EAP company and offer EAP services we recommend you contact the Canadian Employee Assistance Program Association (CEAPA)
The EAP offers help with the resolution of problems that are affecting work. These problems, however, do not have to be caused by workplace issues. Employee Assistance Programs are designed to help people understand or overcome their personal problems. While most EAPs offer a wide range of services, they often refer to other professionals or agencies who can offer more or extended care in particular areas.
The range of areas typically managed by an EAP provider include:
Some EAP providers are also able to offer other services including retirement or lay-off assistance, and wellness/health promotion and fitness (such as weight control, nutrition, exercise, or smoking). Others may offer advice on long-term illnesses, disability issues, counselling for crisis situations (e.g., death at work), or advice specifically for managers/supervisors in dealing with difficult situations.
EAPs are open to all employees and members of their immediate family.
In most cases, an EAP phone number is posted or otherwise distributed to staff members. This number is often to what is known as a referral agent.
A referral agent could be a someone from within the organization such as a health professional in the medical department, a union counsellor or an employee who has received EAP training. If there is no internal referral agent, the employee could be referred to an external EAP resource. Referral agents must be familiar with available community resources which could include social, financial and mental health services, professional counsellors, or ministers. A referral agent defines the specific nature of the problem and refers the person to the appropriate resource for assistance. The actual referral depends on the type of problem, the preference of the person, and the ability of the person to pay for the service (if costs are not otherwise covered by the EAP or insurance program).
When an employee voluntarily contacts an EAP provider, a confidential record is opened. The EAP provider will collect any necessary information and, depending on the severity of the problem and the capabilities of the EAP personnel, will decide if the problem can be handled by the provider or if a referral is needed to an outside resource (such as a particular substance abuse program). Interviews are typically offered to the employee within a set period of time (e.g., interviews will be conducted within 24 or 48 hours) unless the situation is judged to be an emergency.
In an EAP, there are three types of referrals:
1. Self-referral where the employee seeks help on their own.
2. The informal referral where a supervisor, friend or co-worker recommends the EAP.
No record of these two types of referral appears in the employee's personnel file.
3. A formal referral is based on job performance and the supervisor recommends the EAP. This recommendation may or may not appear in the individual's personnel file depending on the situation. Often, no notation is made unless there is a need for formal disciplinary action. What is discussed during the sessions, however, is not reported to the employer in either case.
Several factors make an EAP successful:
In addition, the EAP must be monitored and evaluated to ensure continued quality of the referral/assistance and to correct potential trouble situations. An appropriate assessment, referral and follow-up of progress are important for continued success of the EAP.
Hiring professional services, no matter what the service may be, requires some investigation. It is the client's responsibility to find a competent consultant who is qualified by education, knowledge, and experience. The following questions are not meant to be the only questions you may ask, but rather they are a start to your checklist.
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Can the provider provide a list of references?
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Exactly how would the organization provide services to our employees? For example, would the provider use an 800 number, referral network, on site service, etc.
What is the policy on returning calls? How long before a call-back is placed (e.g., within 24 hours, 48 hours)?
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10. What types of publicity and promotion of EAP services would be offered?
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12. What types of reports are produced to the employer? (E.g., number of referrals, what types, etc.)
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They can swap out Bonds and update the plot as much as they want, as long as Jaws, Oddjob, and Dr. No are available in GoldenEye: 007's multiplayer I'm a happy camper.
Daniel Craig is my favorite James Bond, but GoldenEye was always about Pierce Brosnan, so I'm a little uneasy about the swap. The movies didn't just feature different actors in the same role; they were different Bonds appearing in movies tailored to their particular talents.
Only the inclusion of classic Bond villains assuages my unease. Especially Jaws. Back when I was a teenager, people used to tell me I looked like Jaws from Moonraker. That probably wasn't a compliment, but I took it as one anyway.


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Eric Conrad: Bolshoi Academy's 1st American Choreographer Now Holding Auditions for Eric Conrad's Bolshoi Training Program in LA! Prodigy Prog.- Beg. Ages 9-10 Bolshoi Men's Prog.- Age 13 & up Class of Perfection- Ladies Age 13 & up Begin Your Transformation Now! firstname.lastname@example.com http://www.americancinematicballet.com/ Graduation Class from The Bolshoi Ballet Academy . Teacher and Dean of Men Classical Department of The Bolshoi Ballet Academy Alexander Bondarenko (died 13 may 2009) - http://balletacademy.ru/www/kmkdkt.shtml


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Kiefer's unbeaten mark helped the Crimson to its seventh Beanpot crown (photo courtesy Gil Talbot).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Since its inception seven years ago, the women's fencing Beanpot has only seen one victor and the 2014 battle for the title of the best of Beantown was no different as the No. 3 Harvard women's fencing team downed Boston College, MIT and Brandeis Wednesday night at duPont Gymnasium to capture the crown again.
The Crimson (16-4, 5-1 Ivy) downed Boston College, 24-3, bested Cambridge neighbor MIT, 20-7, and earned a 22-5 victory over Brandeis to hoist its seventh Beanpot trophy in as many years.
Led by the foil squad's nearly perfect 26-1 performance, Harvard swept the three-school field in each weapon for the seventh-consecutive year. Senior Alexandra Kiefer and freshman Hali Nelson went unbeaten, 9-0, while rookie Liana Yamin only dropped a single bout to boast an 8-1 mark. The sabre's team 22-5 showing was propelled by senior Elena Helgiu who posted a 7-2 record. Junior Emma Vaggo went undefeated on the strip, 5-0, to pace the Crimson's epeeist's 18-9 effort.
Harvard will now prepare for the NCAA Northeast Regional, set for Sunday, March 9 at Wellesley College.
Harvard defeated Boston College, 24-3
Foil (9-0): Kiefer 3-0, Nelson 3-0, Yamin 3-0
Sabre (9-0): Helgiu 3-0, Itzkowitz 3-0, Jarocki 3-0
Epee (6-3): DiTella 2-1, Juang 0-1, Tillman 2-1, Vaggo 2-0
Harvard defeated MIT, 20-7
Foil (8-1): Kiefer 3-0, Nelson 3-0, Yamin 2-1
Sabre (6-3): Helgiu 2-1, Jarocki 2-1, Lee 2-1
Epee (6-3): DiTella 1-1, Juang 1-0, Tillman 2-1, van Loon, 2-1
Harvard defeated Brandeis, 22-5
Foil (9-0): Kiefer 3-0, Nelson 3-0, Yamin 3-0
Sabre (7-2): Helgiu 2-1, Itzkowitz 2-1, Lee 3-0
Epee (6-3): Juang 0-1, Tillman 1-2, Vaggo 3-0, van Loon 2-0


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The University of Houston Law Center is the leading law school in the nation's fourth-largest city. Excellence and value are the hallmarks of our law school. We encourage prospective students to investigate all of the advantages that make the Law Center what it is: an unparalleled value in legal education and a great place to launch a career in law.
We are located in Houston, one of the nation's top legal markets. The city is also home to the world's largest health care and medical complex and recognized as the energy capital of the world with multiple Fortune 500 companies headquartered here.
The Law Center is ranked among the nation's best law schools in a number of categories. Our Intellectual Property Law and Health Law programs are consistently ranked in the Top 10 by U.S. News & World Report. We are considered one of the "best value" law schools in terms of offering a high quality legal education at a competitive cost. The Law Center is ranked 30th by the National Law Journal among "Go to" law schools based on the percent of graduates hired by the top 250 law firms in the U.S.
Law Center professors take a modern approach to their teaching and incorporate practical skills into classroom plans that reinforce the lessons of legal theory.
Full-time students are divided into three sections, and Part-Time Evening Program students comprise a fourth. The emphasis is on "collaboration" rather than competition, and these sections represent a core strength of the Law Center experience.
The Law Center's clinical programs offer hands-on training in which our students have worked on precedent-setting cases in state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.
We provide our upper-division students with opportunities to participate in externships with non-profit organizations and government agencies and judicial internships with federal appellate and district courts as well as state appellate and trial courts. A wealth of opportunities are available in the Houston area, but Law Center students have earned credit for work performed in other areas of the country and globally, across the world.
The UH Law Center offers six LL.M. programs:
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Northern Ireland have qualified for the last-16 knockout stages of the European Football Championships in France.
In spite of a 1-0 loss to Group C winners Germany on Tuesday evening in Parc des Princes, Paris, Turkey's 2-0 win over Czech Republic in Pool D later ensured Michael O'Neill's team would be one of the four best third placed finishing sides across the six groups.
It is Northern Ireland's first European championships and the first time they have qualified for a major tournament in 30 years.
A 2-0 win over Ukraine proved vital after an opening Group C 1-0 loss to Poland.
On Tuesday night, goalkeeper Michael McGovern proved the hero for Northern Ireland as he restricted World Champions Germany to just a solitary goal, perserving Northern Ireland's goal difference and keeping them as serious contenders for progression to the knockout stages.
Northern Ireland's players gave goalkeeper McGovern a standing ovation in the dressing room after his magnificent display.
"Michael had a fantastic night in goal, he's had a fantastic tournament," said O'Neill.
"He didn't put a foot wrong all night. The players gave him a round of applause when he came in the dressing room and when that happens you don't really need the manager to say any more to be honest.
"It was a phenomenal performance and up there probably with the great goalkeeping performances we've had in the past from the likes of Pat Jennings, Tommy Wright, Maik Taylor.
"He's an exceptional goalkeeper."
Ulstermen do not throw around names like Jennings lightly, but this was no trifling performance from McGovern.
Arguably it was the best the tournament has seen and, with no new deal yet penned at New Douglas Park, O'Neill expects suitors to be circling this summer.
"He's out of contract. His club want to sign him but he hasn't re-signed for the club he's at," he said.
"I believe there's a number of clubs in Scotland that have interest in him and I'd be surprised if there's not clubs in England that would be interested in Michael.
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From embarkation to disembarkation we were welcomed and felt special. We celebrated our 30th Wedding and Birthday during our cruise and both were recognised with decorations on our cabin door and beautiful little cakes to mark each occasion which was a really nice gesture and appreciated. Our Lido deck cabin housekeeping steward "Noel" was so courteous and was always happy and smiling and his service was exceptional. Guest Services "Emelda" was so helpful, friendly and efficient. There was so much to see and do whilst onboard, although th shows were not what we would normally see however or simply lazing about by the pools or spas was so relaxing when not in port. We chose the anytime dining preference which suited our needs as we are not formal dining people unless it is a special occasion. We opted for the all inclusive drinks package at $49 U.S per person per day however we probably wouldn't do this again as it didn't turn out to good value for money for us. We did purchase the all inclusive photo package at $199 U.S however we only ended up with a few photos as most are taken at formal nights and set dining, it would have been great to have more less formal photo opportunities available for informal guests like us. All in all we had an amazing time and have made a future cruise booking deposit and look forward to the next cruising adventure!Read more
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We decided to go on a cruise from San francisco to Auckland N.Z. through the South Pacific for 23 days. We had a marvellous time and met some great people who we still keep in touch with today. One morning two days into the cruise my partner Jack woke me up at 5.45am in the morning to ask me to marry him, I didnt believe what I was hearing and asked him to repeat it,I was in a state of shock and and when fully awake I said yes. We had been together 23 years and I never thought we would get married. The captain married us on the 3rd of October 2009 at 5pm, all our friends came and we went on to have a wonderful dinner and danced the night away. We had what is called Symbolic wedding as there was not time to do it all officially, we did have a beautiful wedding certificate, were prounced man and wife by the captain in the wedding chapel. We had all the trimmings wedding cake, flowers and music. On returning to New Zealand we organized another wedding and were legally married on the 13th of February in devonport on the North Shore of Auckland. I hope you will consider my story as it was a very memorable time for us both.Read more
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Spring cleaning: four must-do projects to protect your home
Posted by The Cascade Team Real Estate on Saturday, May 25th, 2013 at 9:15am
Spring is a great time to clean up the damage caused by the winter season, and prepare your home for the effects of the impending summer heat.
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Sure, spring is the perfect opportunity to take strolls in the park and enjoy outdoor activities. But it's also a great opportunity to clean up the damage caused by the winter season, and prepare your home for the effects of the impending summer heat.
Whether it's making sure your cooling system is ready to go up against the summer heat, or ensuring that your roof can withstand torrential winter weather, keep reading to learn what should be on your spring to-do list…
Make Sure Your HVAC System is Functioning Properly
If there's a perfect time to replace air conditioning equipment, it's when you don't need it - like during the spring, which boasts mild temperatures, according to Eric Knaak, vice president of operations for Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning in upstate New York.
Knaak says spring is typically the quietest season of the year for HVAC contractors, and therefore salespeople are eager to sell.
"This affords the client an opportunity to get numerous competitive bids," Knaak explains. The result: you can make a decision based not only on what system is best for your home needs, but also based on the best price, Knaak says.
One added benefit: because contractors are less busy during spring, the job can usually be scheduled within a few days, according to Knaak. That means no long waiting periods that can interrupt your spring schedule.
Install Insulated Siding
When installed correctly, siding will protect your home from the elements, including extreme heat and cold, water infiltration (which can lead to mold), and insects, according to Dave Harrison, chief marketing officer of Champion, a company that offers home exterior products.
And if your spring cleaning checklist includes finding a way to reduce energy costs, a siding replacing could do the trick. In fact, choosing a siding with insulation can help lower your energy bills during the summer because heat won't transfer through your walls so easily, Harrison adds.
This is also a great project to undertake during the spring as the mild weather will help the renovation run more smoothly, says Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building group, a residential homebuilder.
"Wet conditions and siding installation do not mix well," says Van Tassel, who adds that water can easily compromise the value and quality of the siding material and may cause it to rot or buckle.
"You don't want your siding to warp, as it won't function as well in protecting your home and may not be as aesthetically pleasing, in which case you will feel compelled to completely redo the siding," he says.
Ensure Your Windows are Energy Efficient
Winter can cause serious damage to windows, according to Chris Pickering, the vice president of marketing at Ply Gem Windows.
"The cycle of freezing and thawing may have caused cracked window panes, which can lead to air leaks and energy loss," Pickering explains. So once spring rolls around and all the ice has melted, it's time to inspect what damage, if any, the cold weather has caused.
Pickering also points out that there are often more window replacement promotions available during the spring because contractors are less busy, so they offer discounts to attract more clients.
And if you're thinking about investing in energy-efficient windows, this spring might be the best year yet. Why? Because of a tax break of up to $500 to help homeowners earn money back for energy-efficient home improvements - including replacement windows, according to Pickering. Just make sure that the windows meet the ENERGY STAR requirements.
The tax break expires on December 31, 2013, so make sure to add window replacement to your spring cleaning checklist.
Inspect Your Roof for any Winter Damage
Much like windows, your roof also endures some wear and tear during the winter. For this reason, you should definitely add "roof inspection" to your spring to-do list.
"During the winter, ice, snow, wind-driven rain, and animals attack the structure of your home trying to gain entry," says Crystal Anderson, owner of St. Louis-based Olneya Restoration Group.
As a result, for your overall roof inspection, Anderson says you should look for broken gutters or downspouts, and missing shingles.
John McLaughlin, president of Exterior Products at Allied Building Products Corp, says you should also look for ice damming, which occurs when water builds up behind a blockage of ice, McLaughlin explains.
"To check for ice damming, look for extra gutter weight; a key sign of this is a gutter that appears separated from the house," he explains.
One more thing to look for once spring rolls around: new water stains on the plywood along the inside of the roof. According to McLaughlin, this means water is leaking in and repairs are needed.


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Blizzard should buy gold
Some players are of the opinion that Blizzard should sell gold, partly to compete against gold sellers and botters, partly to offer a service which some of them might appreciate. Personally I don't agree with this. I believe that World of Warcraft would be damaged to a great extent if people could buy gold legally. There are many reasons why I think so but this article is not about these reasons.
When I say that they should buy gold from players, I don't mean that they should pay actual cash for it. Instead, it would be rather neat to exchange gold for some sort of credits, which could then be used for a variety of Blizzard products.
Imagine if you could finance your WoW subscription with the gold you made in game. EVE Online does this, so there is precedent.
Imagine if you could use your gold to buy special pets or plushies or any other merchandise that Blizzard sells. That would make in-game pets purchasable both inside the game (directly with gold) and out of it (with real money). You wouldn't have to convert your gold to credits in order to buy those pets. Instead, you could just head on to the in-game vendor and buy whichever pet you wanted.
How much gold would a monthly subscription cost? How about 10K? Too much? Perhaps 5K. I would be ok with 10K gold a month, partly because I could easily generate that much (and more) each month, partly because I could keep playing for free for at least 50 months without even trying to generate more gold, with the gold I already have.
I'm sure many other players are in the same position. On the other hand, there are those for whom 5K gold is an enormous amount. Which is fine. This wouldn't change anything for poor players. In fact, it might even help them in the long run. Here's how.
Being able to buy game subscriptions, vanity items and merchandise with in-game gold would essentially create a huge gold sink which would destroy large chunks of game money. All that inflation from recent years, as players hoarded more and more gold, would deflate like a pricked balloon. This, in turn, would make gold more scarce, which would make it more valuable. Poor players would find that their gold can now buy more stuff than before.
The way I see it, most players could benefit from this. Hey, it might even drive lazy players to work harder so they can finance some of that cool stuff.
The obvious question is, would Blizzard ever do it? Assuming they have thought about this (I'm not sure they have), I highly doubt it. How would Blizzard benefit from this? They wouldn't, unless market stabilization and the reduction of inflation is their goal. But I don't think it is because they have stated repeatedly that the in-game economy is free and they won't stick their noses in it to control it in any way, unless there's some major craziness going on.
Since this move wouldn't benefit Blizzard in the least, it is highly likely that we won't ever see this feature. There are probably major drawbacks that I can't foresee. As a player with excess gold, however, this sounds like a good deal to me.
What about you? Do you think I'm crazy or does this idea have any merit?
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"EVE Online does this, so there is precedent"
You're forgetting the other half of the equation - you can buy PLEX for real money and sell them for game 'gold' (on whatever passes for the AH in eve?) to other players with lots of time, but little real life money.
It will definitely hurt gold seller scum - the people who want a full set of fancy BoE raid epics just need to buy stuff (legally) from Blizz & AH it for game gold, so it might work out.
Assuming it's a net profit, they may consider it, but then again, EVE has been doing it for ages and they haven't yet, and Blizz ain't normally slow nicking good ideas from other MMOs...
- March 18, 2011 at 8:45 PM
- Darth Solo said...
Yeah, I forgot about that aspect. Of course EVE profits from currency trading. Unless Blizzard also found a way to do this, there wouldn't be any incentive for them to do such a thing.
- March 19, 2011 at 12:54 PM
- SirFWALGMan said...
I have very little to buy and do not even have as much gold as you. So i would personally like the idea... but I doubt Blizz does it. The corporate Blizz is going to see it as losing money from sales of ingame pets.
- March 21, 2011 at 9:13 PM
My thought is that people would buy lots of gold online from gold sellers and then get there subscription payed much cheaper, and get cool items and stuff
- March 22, 2011 at 3:51 PM
- Darth Solo said...
@SirFWALGMan of course they won't do it :) It's just a fantasy of mine.
@Anonymous they'd have to find a point where it wouldn't make sense for people to do this but again, all this was a hypothetical exercise on my part.
- March 22, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Illegal gold selling already inflates AH market prices. A legal form would make it even worse.
- March 24, 2011 at 4:01 PM
- Darth Solo said...
I'm talking about Blizzard BUYING gold, not selling it. I agree that any form of legal gold SELLING on Blizzard's part would wreck the game. I've stated this many times: I'm against gold buying by players.
- March 24, 2011 at 8:18 PM
It turns out Blizz is adding a new "cool" mount to the Store (real money required). So it really looks like they perfectly know how to milk players (see Celestial Steed).
No way they're going to acquire gold FROM players :)
- March 25, 2011 at 3:43 AM
- Darth Solo said...
@Anonymous well they've had these mounts and pets in their store for a while. I think it's crazy to pay $25 for some virtual eye-candy but many people don't share my opinion, which is fine by me, it's their money after all. But no, I don't think they'll BUY gold from players either. Never gonna happen. In fact I think it's more likely that they'll start SELLING it at some point rather than buying.
- March 25, 2011 at 7:03 AM
Yeah, I got what you were originally saying, but I got the impression that the conversation was going beyond your original point.
- March 29, 2011 at 3:27 PM


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Faro Technologies, Inc., Lake Mary, FL, a manufacturer of portable, computerized measurement devices and software, acquired an exclusive license from Dimensional Photonics Intl., Inc. (DPI), Wilmington, MA, to develop, manufacture and sell DPI's high-speed high-accuracy digital shape scanners. The transaction provides rights to more than 20 existing and pending patents related to DPI's accordion fringe interferometry—proprietary technology that creates a 3D digital model of a physical object's surface by immersing it in patterns of light.
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Friday, May 13, 2011
TBR Book Contest Winners, Zombie Ants, and LITBMB reminder!
Okay! So I finally did my random numbers and the winners of my TBR Book Giveaway and their books of choice are:
Heather, at Heather's Odyssey! She chose HOURGLASS, by Myra McEntire which comes out next month. Hey, that's on my TBR list too. :)
Emy Shin, who chose LEGEND, by Marie Lu and PLAIN KATE, by Erin Bow. Got to pick one of these, Emy! Let me know.
Christine Danek, who chose SHIFT, by Jeri Smith-Ready. I hadn't heard of this one, but it sounds great.
Okay guys, email me at lydiaykang (at) gmail (dot) com for deets. Congrats!
On another note, this week I got 1500 hits to my blog in three days. Was it my fantabulous writing? Did CNN hear about Medical Mondays and want to syndicate it? What?
So I searched my StatCounter account to figure out why so much traffic was coming my way. And it was because of this picture:
Yes, all those people came to my blog to read about Mind-controlling Fungus and Zombie Ants. I think there were a few new science articles that went on the web, and whammo. Searches for Zombie Ant pictures led them here. Here's the original post from last year, in case you're interested.
Have you ever had some weird searches lead people to your blog?
On one final note, this coming Monday the 16th, Leigh Moore and I are hosting the Laughter is the Best Medicine Blogfest! It's still not too late to sign up--click on the image at right for the Linky.
I'm so excited to see what everyone has in store for their jokes. I can't wait! See you all there!
Posted by Lydia Kang at 11:44 AM
39 comments:
- RHYTHM AND RHYME said...
Most interesting, Laughter is certainly the best medicine after a day without blogging.
- May 13, 2011 at 12:33 PM
- Rachna Chhabria said...
Congrats to the winners. Blogger hiccup wiped most of the comments from my previous post. Looking forward to the Laughter Blogfest.
- May 13, 2011 at 12:46 PM
- Jess said...
Those zombie ants and the mind-controlling fungus freak me out...but it's pretty darn cool too :)
- May 13, 2011 at 1:07 PM
- notesfromnadir said...
Did you say "mild neurological/circuitry hiccup...?" Ha, you're very polite but accurate.
Congrats to the contest winners!
Also, I haven't heard or read much about zombie ants but just imagine if they were gigantic zombie ants--wouldn't that be far worse? :)
- May 13, 2011 at 1:25 PM
- Emily Rose said...
That was nice of you to give Blogger some aspirin--it certainly needed it.:)
- May 13, 2011 at 1:42 PM
- Golden Eagle said...
Congratulations to the winners!
I once had "verisimilitude in rear window" as a search term. I have no idea what that means, and I know I haven't posted about it! :P (Although I have used the word verisimilitude.)
- May 13, 2011 at 1:53 PM
- Olittle said...
Hahaha. Yes, my biggest traffic comes from people searching for people who have peed their pants. Yay.
Have a great weekend!
- May 13, 2011 at 1:56 PM
- Christine Danek said...
OMG You are awesome. Is blogger finally up? Thanks so much! You're the best. And your writing is fantabulous!!
Have a great weekend!
- May 13, 2011 at 2:23 PM
- Karen Lange said...
Blogger's back, hooray! Glad you survived mostly intact. I had to redo part of my Thurs. post, so damage control wasn't too bad.
Congrats to your winners! Happy weekend!
- May 13, 2011 at 3:18 PM
- Emy Shin said...
Yay, thank you so much, Lydia! Emailing you now. :)
And zombie ants! That's so interesting. Mine's pretty tame in comparison.
- May 13, 2011 at 3:28 PM
- Heather said...
Yay I won Hourglass! Thank you so much! Will be emailing you soon.
- May 13, 2011 at 3:28 PM
- Munk said...
"The innate drive in living matter to perfect itself," sends people to my blog.
- May 13, 2011 at 4:00 PM
- Munk said...
oh... maybe it's my website.
- May 13, 2011 at 4:01 PM
- Ciara said...
I'm so excited everyone's blog is back up. Congratulations to the winners!
- May 13, 2011 at 4:07 PM
- Sherrie Petersen said...
Ha! I guess that's proof that zombies are "in" right now :)
- May 13, 2011 at 4:22 PM
- Jennifer Hillier said...
Congrats to the winners!
So funny how people find our blogs, isn't it? Once someone got to me by Googling "Porno Jenny"... I'm certain they were disappointed. :)
- May 13, 2011 at 4:48 PM
- Alex J. Cavanaugh said...
No, but now I know what words I'm using in a post really, really soon!
And congratulations to the winners.
- May 13, 2011 at 5:28 PM
- M Pax said...
Excellent on the mind-controlling zombie ants.
I've gotten weird searches for people I've never mentioned on my blog. ???
- May 13, 2011 at 5:58 PM
- Wendy Lu said...
Yayy congratulations to all the winners! :) I had a ton of hits on my Inception movie review and my post on abstract art and its impact on the human mind. I wasn't really surprised about Inception...but the attention that abstract art post was certainly surprising!
I am also having a blogfest, "Inanimation," tomorrow, if you'd like to come join us. :)
- May 13, 2011 at 6:25 PM
- Kelly Polark said...
Congrats to the winners!
Zombie ants? Mind controlling fungus? Someone has to include these in their book !
Looking forward to lots of laughs on Monday!
- May 13, 2011 at 9:08 PM
- The Words Crafter said...
Yay!!! Congrats to all the winners!!!!
Hey, that was a cool article you wrote, I still remember it. It's one of my faves :) One of my biggest targets is called That Kind of Evening....it's about autumn.
But it never hurts to drive people to your blog, right? 1500, that's a ton!
And a syndicated Medical Mondays would be super :)
- May 13, 2011 at 9:26 PM
- Susan Fields said...
Congrats to the winners!
I hope Blogger takes that aspirin you prescribed! :)
- May 13, 2011 at 9:46 PM
- DEZMOND said...
zombie ants are like honey to bees when it comes to new readers :))
I've noticed that I have the biggest number of visits when I write about super heroes.
- May 14, 2011 at 7:11 AM
- Denise Covey said...
Hi Lydia. Congrats to all those who won books and to you Lydia for gifting them generously.
Hilarious about zombie ant hits. Now I know what to put in my subject line, ha ha..
Romantic Friday Writers - Second Challenge - Lost.
- May 14, 2011 at 8:11 AM
- Old Kitty said...
SUPER DUPER congratulations to the winners!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay!!!!
Bad blogger! Bad! Take care
- May 14, 2011 at 8:36 AM
- Victoria Dixon said...
I'm sorry about the crit on your villains, Lydia! If it's any consolation, Voldemort to me is uninteresting as a villain. He's essentially a serial killer and they don't really compel me to read. Snape, on the other hand, is fascinating and is about as close to villainy as an anti-hero can get and still be sympathetic.
Congratulations on all the hits! That's awesome. And kinda funny. ;D Viva la zombie ants!
- May 14, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Hello new here!
LOL zombie ant with a visual accompaniment! Thanks for the laugh!
- May 14, 2011 at 10:16 AM
- Olga said...
I also love to do Google searches about zombie ants, in the morning, before my coffee and croissant :)
- May 14, 2011 at 12:13 PM
- -E- said...
that fungus is pretty wild, though. i remember it from planet earth.
- May 14, 2011 at 12:47 PM
- Beth said...
Congratulations to all the winners! I've had some pretty odd searches lead to my blog, though none come to mind right now.
- May 14, 2011 at 1:15 PM
Congrats to the winners.
People who are looking for free ebook downloads come to my site. Must be because I blog about popular books.
Have a great weekend.
- May 14, 2011 at 2:10 PM
- LTM said...
LOL!!! So zombie ants are the secret... ahh...
and SO glad you were able to plug the fest one more time! My Thursday post was eaten, and I reposted, but most folks had already visited.
I'm ready for Monday! Bring on the jokefest... :D <3
- May 14, 2011 at 4:32 PM
- WritingNut said...
Congratulations to the winners!
Hope you have a great weekend :)
- May 14, 2011 at 5:24 PM
- Chris Phillips said...
Gawd you r SO popular! Best search words that ever led to my blog were "how to do chris phillips"
- May 15, 2011 at 6:48 PM
Woot! Congrats!
- May 15, 2011 at 7:41 PM
- LisaAnn said...
Oh my gosh, I love the pic, Lydia! That is such a funny story... Also, I'm giving out awards on my blog today, and I gave you one... I'd love it if you stopped by to grab it! Have a great night! :)
- May 15, 2011 at 8:47 PM
- Roland D. Yeomans said...
You're just popular, Lydia. Your posts are informative, fun, and light-hearted. What's not to like?
And wasn't Blogger a bugger the other day? Have a great new week, Roland
- May 15, 2011 at 9:49 PM
- Krispy said...
Congrats to the winners!
I love that zombie ants brought traffic to your blog. The most frequently used search term for ours is apparently stuff to do with Anakin's scar and robot unicorns.
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Banned complain !! Complaining only causes life and mind become more severe. Enjoy the rhythm of the problems faced. No matter ga life, not a problem not learn, so enjoy it :)
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The Ultimate Reason: Electric Cars are Better than ICE
The Ultimate Reason: Electric Cars are Better than ICE
CO2 had nothing to do with it. It was CO1, AKA CO, carbon monoxide. Product of incomplete combustion, as a result of oxygen depletion, etc. Poisonous because it locks onto haemoglobin more strongly than oxygen.
So the title of the post is nonsense.
Title of the post is valid, the story he links to discusses CO1.
I'm assuming he meant to put CO1 in his post instead of CO2. A CO2 monitor would go off fairly regularly I would imagine.
- your friend, Dave
The car at 80°F will go further, because warm air is less dense, and easier to penetrate.
Did you pass Gr. 9 science? Congratulations!
Hahaha @brianh You just proved nickniketowns point.
@nnt, @Brian H - Ah, but what humidity level were they done at? If it's colder, it's probably rainy or snowy season which means higher humidity. Any humidity actually makes the air less dense, so it may well be a wash. ;->
Humidity makes the air less dense? I didn't know that. But if it is -5F, which is well below freezing point, the air would likely be much more dry.
That's goofy. The introduction of a second factor and applying it only to one case is bogus. And in any case, at -5°F, the absolute humidity (actual vapour in the air) is tiny; it's too cold. Relative humidity is irrelevant to density.
if only geek brain-waves could power cars
Is NNT taking some middle school exam? Rather silly, Brian H - silly of you to respond to it.
Sure you could rev a ICE car in a closed garage till you suffocate, reminds me of a scene in the 1959 classic film "On the Beach" where a guy commits suicide that way after surviving a nuclear war in Australia.
Well if you fall asleep with your Tesla on in closed garage you will not die, if you want to commit suicide with a Tesla I guess you have to drive it off a cliff or in to a bridge abutment at a very high rate of speed.
To continue the thread-jacking and trolling...
I would think that the bigger factor would be the range reduction due to temperature.
Tesla's 'go electric' page shows a 14 mile reduction between 70f and 32f alone. There are a lot of calculations on the Leaf range as temperature declines. They estimate a 1% drop for every 2f below 70 which would add up to quite a bit in our case.
@FlSport, Please don't drive over a cliff! Tesla doesn't need the bad publicity. And that would be bad for you too, I guess ;)
oops. I see what you did there Brian H ;)
I would not, would not waste a good car like that. Knew a guy who wanted to go out with a bang after he lost 90 million in the real estate crash so he wrapped himself in a Ferrari around a tree, I used to think what a waste, now I figure 'It was only a ICE car'...


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"Despite the efforts of our veterinary team, who vaccinate thousands of dogs in Bale's villages every year, the virus has reared its ugly head again and jumped into the wolf population," says Dr. Claudio Sillero of Oxford University's Wildlife Conservation Research Unit.
To stop rabies in its tracks, Sillero's team has joined forces with the Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Authority and shifted strategies. The new plan is to vaccinate wolf packs—something they started in October. It hasn't been easy. Night temperatures in wolf habitat can drop to minus 14 degrees F. But so far so good: Already 50 wolves in 12 packs have received vaccinations.
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Researchers from Norway believe that wetter winters are causing problems for lemmings. These tiny rodents of the tundra spend winters burrowed into layers of snow. But with winters warmer than in the past, a result of global warming, snow is becoming too unstable to provide winter shelter and fewer lemmings are surviving until spring. This doesn't bode well for the foxes, owls and other carnivores that depend on lemmings for their own survival.
The situation is no better for frogs and salamanders in Yellowstone National Park, where high temperatures are drying up ponds where the amphibians hatch, say Stanford researchers. The amphibians' eggs have a gelatinous outer layer that leaves them unsuitable for land gestation. "If there isn't any water, then the animals simply don't breed," says Sarah McMenamin, a biology graduate student, who spent three summers in the Lamar Valley searching for frogs and salamanders in ponds that had been surveyed 15 years ago. "Precipitous declines of purportedly unthreatened amphibians in the world's oldest nature reserve indicate that the ecological effects of global warming are even more profound and are happening more rapidly than previously anticipated," according to the Stanford report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Likewise for yellow-legged frogs in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, according to U.S. Forest Service and University of California-Berkeley scientists. These researchers report that shallow lakes, which the amphibians need to complete their development from tadpoles, will dry up more in the summer because global warming will decrease in the mountain snow pack. The critters also face a double whammy: Predation by introduced, non-native trout in the larger, historically fishless lakes that had in the past provided refuge for frogs and tadpoles during dry years.
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Some other, larger mammals that manage to adapt to a warming climate may shrink in size, say scientists from the University of California in San Diego. Their theory is based on data from the fossil record showing that past episodes of climatic warming led to size decreases in animals such as wood rats and deep-sea crustaceans. "Even today, species and individuals living in colder climates often tend to be bigger than those from warm areas," says biologist Kaustuv Roy.
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