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For men, new research suggests that clues to sexual orientation may lie not just in the genes, but in the spaces between the DNA, where molecular marks instruct genes when to turn on and off and how strongly to express themselves.
On last Thursday, UCLA molecular biologist Tuck C. Ngun reported that in studying the genetic material of 47 pairs of identical male twins, he has identified "epigenetic marks" in nine areas of the human genome that are strongly linked to male homosexuality.
In individuals, said Ngun, the presence of these distinct molecular marks can predict homosexuality with an accuracy of close to 70%.
That news, presented at the 2015 meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics on Thursday, may leave the genetically uninitiated scratching their heads.
But experts said the results -- as yet unpublished in a peer-reviewed journal -- offer preliminary new evidence that a man's genetic inheritance is only one influence on his sexual orientation. Through the epigenome, the results suggest, some facet of life experience likely also primes a man for same-sex attraction.
Over a person's lifetime, myriad environmental factors -- nutrition, poverty, a mother's love, education, exposure to toxic chemicals -- all help shape the person he will become.
Researchers working in the young science of epigenetics acknowledge they are unsure just how an individual's epigenome is formed. But they increasingly suspect it is forged, in part, by the stresses and demands of external influences. A set of chemical marks that lies between the genes, the epigenome changes the function of genetic material, turning the human body's roughly 20,000 protein-coding genes on or off in response to the needs of the moment.
Geneticists suggest that together, the human genome and its epigenome reflect the interaction of nature and nurture -- both our fixed inheritance and our bodies' flexible responses to the world -- in making us who we are.
Ngun's study of twins doesn't reveal how or when a male takes on the epigenomic marks that distinguish him as homosexual. Many researchers believe that a person's eventual sexual preferences are shaped in the uterus, by hormonal shifts during key stages of fetal brain development.
By imprinting themselves on the epigenome, though, environmental influences may powerfully affect how an individual's genes express themselves over the course of his life. Ngun's findings suggest they may interact with genes to nudge sexual orientation in one direction or the other.
"The relative contributions of biology versus culture and experience in shaping sexual orientation in humans continues to be debated," said University of Maryland pharmacology professor Margaret M. McCarthy, who was not involved in the current study. "But regardless of when, or even how, these epigenetic changes occur," she added, the new research "demonstrates a biological basis to partner preference."
To find the epigenomic markers of male homosexuality, Ngun, a postdoctoral researcher at UCLA's Geffen School of Medicine, combed through the genetic material of 47 sets of identical male twins. Thirty-seven of those twin sets were pairs in which one was homosexual and the other was heterosexual. In 10 of the pairs studied, both twins identified as homosexual.
In identical twins, DNA is shared and overlaps perfectly. But the existence of twin pairs in which one is homosexual and the other is not offers strong evidence that something other than DNA alone influences sexual orientation. Ngun and his colleagues looked for patterns of DNA methylation -- the chemical process by which the epigenome is encoded -- to identify the missing factor in partner preference.
Their analysis generated a dataset far too large for a team of humans to make sense of. So they unleashed a machine learning algorithm on the data to search for regularities that distinguished the epigenomes of homosexual twin-pairs from twins in which only one was homosexual.
In nine compact regions scattered across the genome, they found patterns of epigenomic differences that would allow a prediction far more accurate than a random guess of an individual's sexual orientation, Ngun reported Thursday.
McCarthy and other experts cautioned that the discovery of epigenomic marks suggestive of homosexuality is a far cry from finding the causes of sexual preference.
The distinctive epigenomic marks observed by Ngun and his colleagues could result from some other biological or lifestyle factor common to homosexual men but unrelated to their sexuality, said University of Utah geneticist Christopher Gregg. They could correlate with homosexuality but have nothing to do with it.
"Epigenetic marks are the consequence of complex interactions between the genetics, development and environment of an individual," said University of Cambridge geneticist Eric Miska. "Simple correlations -- if significant -- of epigenetic marks of an individual with anything from favorite football player to disease risk does not imply a causal relationship or understanding."
One longtime researcher in the field of sexual orientation praised Ngun's use of identical twins as a means of teasing apart the various biological factors that influence the trait.
"Our best guess is that there are genes" that affect a man's sexual orientation "because that's what twin studies suggest," said Northwestern University psychologist J. Michael Bailey, who has explored a range of physiological markers that point to homosexuality's origins in the womb. But the existence of identical twin pairs in which only one is homosexual "conclusively suggest that genes don't explain everything," Bailey added.
While Ngun's research needs to be replicated in larger studies of twins, it advances the fitful process of better understanding how — and when — a boy's sexual orientation develops, Bailey said.
The study by Dr Tuck C Ngun and his team at the University of California created an algorithm which, by measuring small genetic modifications which occur after birth,could guess the sexual orientation of males with up to 70 percent accuracy. This indicates that environmental factors have a significant influence on human sexuality, both heterosexual and homosexual.
But how much influence is still unclear. We already have plenty of previous research that points to major biological influences on sexual orientation. This includes "gay gene" studies that have identified the Xq28 markeron the X chromosome as associated with homosexuality. Other research has found that among identical twins where one brother is gay the likelihood of the other brother also being gay is much greater than the incidence of homosexuality in the general population.
Research has further revealed differences between gay and non-gay men in physical attributes caused by hormonal influences in the womb. These include differences in physique, brain structure, finger lengths, penis size (gay men tend to be better endowed than straight men), and the age of puberty (on average gay men mature earlier than heterosexual men).
While all these studies have been disputed to varying degrees by fellow scientists - as no doubt will Dr Ngun's research - the preponderance of scientific evidence nevertheless does point to biological factors as being prime influences on sexual orientation.
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Building partnerships, creating agile teams and using new technology identified as rising priorities by new research.
Management needs a makeover if new year optimism is to be converted into long-term growth, warns CMI today as new research highlights that many managers lack the expertise needed to steer their organisations to success.
CMI's survey of 750 of the UK's top leaders identifies where managers will need to excel by the end of the decade if the UK economy is to grow and compete internationally. The biggest rising priorities identified by managers include building partnerships and networking (cited by 87% and 78% respectively); creating agile teams and tackling under performance (85% and 77%); using social media (79%); and managing complexity (76%).
However, the research reveals significant skills gaps, with these top priorities for the future mirrored at the bottom of the list when it comes to managers' current skills. Assessed across 20 activities, the most common area of weakness admitted by managers was their tech skills, with 68% ineffective at using social media and 57% unable to make use of big data. Networking was the third lowest rated skill (with 40% of managers rating themselves ineffective) followed by team management skills (34% are ineffective at decentralising decision making, 27% at creating agile teams and 24% at tackling under performance).
Ann Francke, CMI Chief Executive, says: "Business optimism is on the up but this is a reminder that no employer can afford to neglect their managers' skills if they're serious about success. Management shortcomings are already part of the reason why the UK lags behind competitors like the US and Germany, and we could fall further behind if we don't prepare now for the future. While managers can see that changes in the business environment will transform how they work, many admit to lacking the skills needed to make the most of the opportunities ahead. Employers need to prioritise these critical management skills to future-proof their business."
The likely extent of workplace change between now and 2020 is emphasised by predictions that the traditional 9-5 will disappear (by 59% of managers), with a similar number (54%) expecting the boundaries between home and work life to become entirely blurred. Bosses also predict much closer monitoring of staff, with 57% believing people metrics will routinely be used to track individual performance – which many believe employees will fear (55%). Reflecting the impact of new technologies like social media, managers expect to see more global working and more product development driven by customer input (83% and 77% respectively).
To help managers take control of their own skills development in 2014, CMI is launching a new app at hiddenheroes. Twelve quick-fire questions contrast current strengths and weaknesses with future needs to reveal managers' inner "Hidden Heroes". The app then offers managers free practical guidance to kick-start their development.
Managers can also brush up on their techniques for the new year with the help of 'How to Make a Difference and Get Results', a comprehensive guide to managing and leading now and in the future. Written by Ann Francke, it launches today in conjunction with theFinancial Timesand provides a straight talking and balanced guide to management, drawing on her own experiences in management and those of other top leaders, as well as CMI's own practical resources.
Ann Francke continues: "Managers should be starting 2014 with real determination to get future fit, so they can lead the changes that are going to transform how we work over the rest of this decade. Tomorrow's top managers will be those who get networked, who lead with integrity and who create agile, high-performing teams. The Hidden Heroes app and the FT Guide to Management are two great ways to start preparing for this future."
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As promised, here is the next step in the "Grand Opening" process for our Magnolia bush:
There are two yellow goldfinches in the middle-the one in the front is definitely male, can not tell about the one behind him. There is also a purple house finch on the bottom of the photo, and a
"Not sure what it is" bird in the left side of the photo.
Can you see how pretty the colors will be when the buds are open? We lost almost 10 buds in the recent storm, just laying on the ground after the high winds here-even our heavy outdoor chairs were picked up and tossed around . It was chilly here today (40ish), so not enough warm sun to make them want to shed their nice warm outer blanket-maybe tomorrow eh?


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Valentine: Youkilis not as much into the game
This is sure to cause some issues.
Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine was on WHDH's Sports Xtra show Sunday night and said this about Kevin Youkilis:
"I don't think he's as physically or emotionally into the game as he has been in the past for some reason. But [on Saturday] it seemed, you know, he's seeing the ball well, got those two walks, got his on-base percentage up higher than his batting average, which is always a good thing, and he'll move on from there."
Youkilis is hitting .200/.265/.233 in the eight games he has played. But the remark seems curiously timed given that he is 6 of 18 with three walks in his last five games.
Youkilis was hampered by injuries in 2010 and 2011. But when he was healthy in 2010, he posted a career-best .975 OPS.
Youkilis, who turned 33 in March, is engaged to marry Julie Brady, the sister of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
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5 Facts on the making of 1982 Nicholas Meyer film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
5. CHEST IN SHOW Due to its muscular nature, there is a myth that Ricardo Montalban's (Khan) chest is a prosthetic. It was in fact his actual chest, as the actor once said himself in an interview, it was achieved by 'a lot of push-ups'.
4. DEAD END Fans got wind of Spock's death during production, so the line 'Aren't you dead?' was given to Kirk after a 'fake' death scene at the beginning of the film in order to keep the true ending a surprise.
3. NEW CAPTAIN Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry had little involvement in the production of the film, or any of the other Star Trek films from this point on, as the studio blamed him for constant re-writes and production delays on the first one. His role as 'Executive Producer' was changed to 'Executive Consultant' and experienced TV producer Harve Bennett was brought in to take his place.
2. ST NICK'S 12 DAYS The script for Star Trek II, at one point called 'The Genesis Project' was but a collection of notes and re-writes when director Nicholas Meyer joined the film. Since it was so late in development he had to re-write the movie into a workable script in only 12 days. Despite his hard work, he was never given a screenwriting credit for his efforts.
1. VENGEANCE OF KHAN Director Nicholas Meyer wanted to subtitle the film 'The Undiscovered Country', a Shakespearian line appropriate for the film's theme of death. The studio preferred 'The Vengeance of Khan' as it suggested more action but later changed it to 'Wrath of Khan' when they discovered that the upcoming Star Wars film was to be titled 'Revenge of the Jedi'. The cast and director dislike the name even to this day. Of course the Star Wars film was eventually released with the word 'Return' in place of 'Revenge', which means they could have gone with the 'Vengeance' moniker after all.


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AWWA announces deadline for presentation submissions for conference
The American Water Works Assn. (AWWA) announced that the call for papers for the 2012 Water Quality Technology Conference (WQTC) will close Feb. 10.
WQTC is AWWA's second-largest conference, attracting approximately 1,200 attendees each year. The 2012 WQTC will be held Nov. 4 to 8 in Toronto. Individuals interested in presenting must submit abstracts by 6 p.m. EST on Feb. 10 for consideration.
The WQTC technical program will cover all aspects of water quality and technology and will include a variety of topics such as: biological treatment, disinfection byproducts, practices, system issues, water treatment in developing countries, health effects and endocrine-disrupting compounds/microconstituents issues, ion exchange, taste and odor issues and more.
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Today is the third of three straight days of rain. As a gardener, I find I'm suddenly grateful for rainy days. The rain has not been constant, but the air is moist and cool and the ground solidly rain-saturated. The moisture nourishes my little seedlings outside and gives me time to rest and regroup again here inside where I'm warm and dry. And, because I've been mulching with pine needles as I've planted the seedlings into the garden bed, I'm confident they'll have plenty to drink for much of the coming week. Weather forecasts for Friday and Saturday are in the high 70s. Grow, garden, grow!
By putting out the last of my peas and the lettuce, I have opened up several flats and space on my sunporch that I can now use for the next batch of seedlings. Three weeks ago I bought several packages of peat pot cells that had been reduced for clearance (30 percent off), and as I've moved out the cold-hardy seedlings into our garden plots, I began filling new pots with potting soil and placing them in the empty flats. In the past couple of days, I have planted two varieties of broccoli, muskmelon and a low-growing red nasturtium called Empress of India, adding them to my sunporch filled to the brim with flats of Roma tomatoes, marigolds, leeks and cilantro. A couple of weeks ago, I was beginning to get impatient with the four rows of spinach that I had planted directly into the garden, and I finished off the seed packet by planting what was left in an empty 50-cell flat. As it turned out, the flat seedlings sprouted about a week before their sisters outside. I intend to plant these babies just after I get in my last flat of lettuce mix. I also have begun sowing flats from a large packet of perennial flower mix, and I have infant alyssum, lupine, shasta daily, calendula, coreopsis, dianthus, poppy and Rudbeckia sprouting up all over the place.
I don't know how much the purchase and use of peat pots, flats and soil mix will speed up and perhaps increase my harvest in the end. But these cheerful little seedlings have been great encouragement for this novice gardener, steady reassurance that perhaps there will be lavish bounty of peas and greens as early as June. In the meantime, while I'm waiting out the rain, I am once again at work filling my flats. Today I sowed the last of them: rosemary, thyme, chives, oregano, basil, and a climbing nasturtium mix (Fordhook Favorites Mix, W. Atlee Burpee & Co.).
Apart from the cold hardy crops that I will finish transplanting later this week, plants from the other flats of seeds and seedlings on my sun porch will wait for transplanting (unless they are bursting out of their pots and can't wait) until after I have put in the seeds that will be sown directly into the garden after the last spring frost date, which is May 15 in our area. Having these seeds started and growing will make me feel less pressured to get everything out into the garden right away, once mid-May arrives. I'll be able to spread out the planting over a week or so, which will be much less stressful for these old bones. And, once I'm finished with planting, it will be time to start thinking of taking in some of the lettuce for a great big salad.
I've shared many photos of my garden space and sun porch. Let me share a little of the scenery that surrounds us. This photo was taken four days ago at sunrise.
I've been inspired by Joe Lamp'l's attempt to start seeds on the cheap. (See Joe's blog here and The $25 Victory Garden Facebook group here.) I wish I had thought to do this before I spent $24 on empty seed flats earlier this spring.
At first, I thought I would like the milk bottle starter best on top right, as it has a flat side. To open, with a utility knife, I cut three sides of a rectangle on the milk bottle's side facing the top, leaving the last side of the rectangle uncut so that it can act as a hinge. Inside the bottle I layered 2 c. water topped by 3 c. potting soil formulated for seed starting. Last, I scattered spearmint seed over the soil, then used my fingers to cover it up just a bit. I taped the whole thing shut along the cut lines with packing tape.
However, the two-liter soda bottle (pictured bottom left) ended up being my preferred starter. After removing the label, I used packing tape to attach two wine bottle corks to one side about three inches apart. This is a very nice solution to keeping the bottle from rolling about. Then, as I did on the milk bottle, laying the bottle on it's side, I used a utility knife to cut three sides of a rectangle on what is now the top side of the bottle, leaving the last side to serve as a hinge to fill the bottle with water (1 c.), potting soil (1-1/2 c.) & some seed (I used oregano) scattered on top and lightly worked in with a finger tip. I sealed the bottle shut with packing tape.
I think the two-liter bottle is the superior choice. It's more slender and will fit on many window sills. It also is more transparent, allowing for better sun. Ironically, I believe it is more sturdy than many of the purchased seed-starting flats. When the seedlings are ready to transplant into the garden, take off the tape and the seeds then can be easily scooped up and replanted.


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Triumph of good over evil – let us slay the 1MDB beast of evil, the worst man-made catastrophe to visit the land in six decades
Deepavali, the Hindu Festival of Light on the triumph of good over evil, is particularly significant for Malaysia this year, when the country made history and rejected rogue democracy, kakistocracy and global kleptocracy.
But the triumph of good over evil has is not done and complete, until Malaysia transforms from a global kleptocracy into a leading nation of integrity; rejects kakistocracy by leveraging on the best values and assets of the diverse races, religions, languages, cultures and civilizations which meet in confluence in Malaysia to elevate Malaysia into a top world class nation; and establish Malaysia as a leading light of democracy and good governance instead of a sham democracy – the mission of a New Malaysia.
This is a mission which cannot accomplished in 100 days or six months, but will take a decade or two.
Let every Deepavali henceforth be a report card of the triumph of good over evil in Malaysia until a New Malaysia is fully born.
I must thank Khairy Jamaluddin for giving a new insight on kakistocracy, where we not only have a Cabinet Minister who cannot differentiate between a chicken egg and a turtle egg but Ministerial wannabes who have the IQ of a carrot!
The triumph of good and evil is a story which resonates with all religions, and should be a common pursuit uniting all Malaysians, regardless of race, religion or region.
The 1MDB scandal is one of the greatest evils to have visited the land since the founding of the nation.
Last Friday, Goldman Sachs Group in its regulatory filing in the United States said US Government probes into its dealings with 1MDB may still result in "significant fines, penalties and other sanctions" apart from the criminal indictments by the US Department of Justice against Jho Low and two former Goldman Sachs bankers, Roger Ng and Tim Leissner over theft of billions of dollars from 1MDB.
What does this mean for Malaysia?
For one, it would mean that former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak would be facing more corruption, criminal breach of trust and money-laundering charges apart from the 38 charges which had been levelled against him, as the 38 charges only cover a small section of the 251-page 957-paragragh 1MDB kleptocratic litigation which the US DOJ had filed in the United States court.
The nation must resolve on the first Deepavali after the Day of History of May 9, 2018 to slay the 1MDB beast of evil, the worst man-made catastrophe to visit the land in six decades.
This is the only way forward - to conquer the cancer of corruption in Malaysia to release funds to create jobs and build hospitals, schools and universities for Malaysians so as to invest in the future.


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Holiday 2011 : MAC Daphne Guinness Collection
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Daphne Guinness was born on 9 November 1967 in Hampstead, London. She is an artist of Irish, English, and French descent and an heiress of the Guinness family. She was named to the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1994. Guinness has designed a range of clothing with Dover Street Market and released an eponymous fragrance in 2009 with Comme des Garçons. Guinness has collected fashion, specifically haute couture, for a number of years, and in 2010 bought the entire wardrobe of the late Isabella Blow, in her owns words, to "prevent Issie's possessions becoming mere morbid memorabilia… to preserve it."
She has a fascination with armour, and in 2006 approached her great friend Shaun Leane to create a gold and diamond arm glove. Titled 'Contra Mundum' or 'Against The World', this handcrafted, intricately made objet d'art took five years to create and develop and is perhaps one of the most technically advanced pieces in the world of artisan jewels.
Guinness is prominent in the fashion world as a journalist and collector of haute couture. She has an interest in the use of armour in fashion.She was a model in Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief runway show for the White Ribbon Alliance to raise funds for mothers in Haiti in 2010. In September 2010, NARS Cosmetics will launch a new collection dedicated to her
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Icon. Actress. Supermodel. Chanteuse. Muse. Frog-o-phile. Cinema and television superstar nonpareil. Generous glamour goddess that she is, Miss Piggy is sharing her beauty with the world via a limited-edition, online-exclusive, M·A·C collection for the eyes in celebration of her much anticipated return to the silver screen in Disney's The Muppets, in theatres November 23. Say "oui" to Miss Piggy for M·A·C today!
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Our Financial Conference is a unique one-day conference training ground, led by local and national industry experts, to transform finances, money management practices, and offer tools for home ownership, credit repair, investing, retirement, and more. It is hosted each year during the month of February each year.
Where the motto is "Love Lives Here," TWC is committed to supporting this group home that provides love and quality care to neglected and abused children ranging in age from 6-years old to 17-years old.
For many years, The Worship Center has provided meals to the hungry and homeless, during the Thanksgiving season. Operation Help & Hope allows The Worship Center to make a greater impact in the community by providing meals, grooming services, employment assistance, and more.
For many years, The Worship Center has been committed to helping find a cure for cancer. Each year, Relay For Life is held to raise funds for the American Cancer Society to support continued cancer research.
The Family Matters Conference is inclusive of singles, couples, youth, and children, each a vital part of the family structure. The goal of this conference is to offer practical tools to managing and growing healthy family units and highlight the importance of family.
With carnival rides, moonwalks, food trucks, and more, The Community Fall Festival, held in October of each year, creates an amazing experience for children and a safe, family-friendly environment that parents appreciate. The festival is free and open to the public.
Proper nourishment is an essential part of life. TWC supports the Community Kitchens of Birmingham by providing food and volunteers each month to meet the needs of the surrounding community.
In an effort to ensure proper housing for families in need, TWC has partnered with Habitat for Humanity. Our ministry volunteers work tirelessly to provide quality living accommodations for those garnered seeking homeownership.
ME TO WE empowers communities to lift themselves out of poverty through providing education, clean water and sanitation, health, agriculture and food security, and more. Through a viable partnership, TWC has committed to assisting in the building of a school in Africa and providing financial support for continued education.
The Worship Center recognizes that although one may be physically incarcerated, spiritual and mental freedom are still attainable. We minister in six prisons within the State of Alabama: Tutwiler, Staton, Bibb, Limestone, Bullock, Elmore prisons and the Birmingham Work Release Program.


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The new Fruit Smoothie Swirl Kids' Flossers are designed just for kids! Each flosser features a unique dual grip handle making them easy for kids to use and/or parents to assist. They also have a new kid-friendly fruit smoothie flavor to help make flossing a fun task.
Plackers® also has a new Flosser Friend to act as a visual reminder for daily flossing. The cute monkey container sits on the counter and holds unused flossers. The Flosser Friend is easy to open and clean, and comes pre-packaged with 30 dual grip kids' flossers. Our Flosser Friend is now on the counter of my kids' bathroom. Seeing the monkey seems to help them remember to floss since everything is easily accessible.
My kids' bathroom, it really is jungle-themed!
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Date: Friday 18 March 2016
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: The Matterhorn, Powderhorn Chateau
Tickets: $14 ($10 concession)
Whether you're a competitor or an audience member, come along for a great night of poetry. Throw away your preconceptions! The Poetry Slam, run by acclaimed slammers Carrie Rudzinski and Ken Arkind, is open to poets of all styles, not only those of you of a spoken-word inclination. You don't need to memorise your poems – reading off the page is allowed, and even encouraged.
There are a few rules entrants will need to follow:
- Your poems must be no longer than 3 minutes and 10 seconds. (If longer, you will get points deducted.) Shorter is fine! There is no reason why you can't win with a haiku.
- No props.
- No costumes.
- No nudity.
Prepare three poems – there will be up to three rounds, depending on the number of entrants.
Three to five judges will be picked from the audience, and they alone will decide who is the champion of the slam. The winner will get a great prize package, which is still to be finalised, and the glory of being the winner of the first ever Ruapehu Writers Festival Poetry Slam.
Sign up on the night. See you there!
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I got the new IKEA catalog the other day and found a few new pieces to be pretty cool.
Items that don't look like they're going to fall apart right away.
I think that emerald swivel chair is my favorite. It comes in two more colors but the emerald just feels a bit more zexy, dare I say. Pair it with another one and they're ready for cocktails.
The sideboard is also very clean and minimal, and I love the elevated legs.
The rug is a total steal. Great price for a great design and color. I actually just used the brown version for a budget project.
The glass cabinet can be used in a variety of ways. I'd love to use it to display shoes and purses. But the more practical me would probably use it for dishes and bowls.
I just bought these glasses too. I love the color, and I mean, talk about bargain. They were looking at me like, if you don't buy me, you're dumb.
Again, pretty color. For a starter sofa, don't be basic and buy something fun. This color is so soft and soothing it can easily be paired with an array of pieces to give you one stylish pad. Did I just say pad?
Happy Thursday!
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I was looking through mine this week as well, and decided that I need to purchase that rug, in that color, and find a place for it!Reply
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BlackBerry released a private beta of BBM for Windows Phone earlier this month, giving potential testers an early opportunity to try out their messaging app on Windows Phones. Now the company has opened up the beta to the public, allowing any interested user to download and try out BBM for Windows Phone.
You can download the app directly on your device through the Windows Phone Store or by using the following link
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Press the Search button on your Windows Phone, tap Vision and then scan the following barcode by pointing your device camera toward it
BBM for Windows Phone is a cross platform messaging application, which will allow you to stay connected to your friends and family through instant chats, picture sharing, voice notes and more. BBM is available across iOS, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone.
BBM for Windows Phone version 188.8.131.52 has the following features:
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Fargo, ND 58102
2 beds | 3 baths | 1780 sqft
Property Description
The Heart of Downtown just got BIGGER, Block 9 is underway and can be YOUR HOME IN THE FARGO SKY! 4 Residential condos on the 15th floor w/unique designs. Interiors can be modified, currently all homes feature 3 bedrooms all with their own private bathrooms and an additional powder room. Spacious inside and out, all condos have sky porches, high ceilings and glass exteriors. Watch the Sunrise or Sunset over the Red River Valley. Open kitchens, large dining rooms, radiant floor heat, private elevator access ,underground heated parking w/private entrance, interior dog run, excellent storage. Easy Downtown Living with walking distance to a variety of Restaurants, Health clubs and other amenities. Healthy fit up allowance is provided to ensure a quality , personalized and valuable Home!
|Room Name
|Large Foyer
|Living Room
|28' x 17', Open to dining & sky porch
|Dining Room
|average size 22' x 18'; Kitchen/Eating
|Spacious Master suite 2 generous bedroom; # Rooms: 3
|ensuite for every bedroom , Powder room; # Rooms: 4
|average size 24 x 10.5 , wonderful views
Listing Office: RE/MAX Legacy Realty
Listing Agent: David Noah
Last Updated: May - 12 - 2020
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New BioModels Database Release
Hinxton, Friday 28th July 2005
We are pleased to announce the third release of the BioModels Database.
It sees the addition of 15 models representing 171 reactions, and as usual the annotation of many preexisting models has been upgraded. The topology of each model can now be visualised on an hyperlinked graph. You can download the XSL we use to convert SBML L2 V1 into a DOT file, usable with GraphViz. This XSL is covered by the General Public Licence.
[Download All Models Under SBML L2 V1 Format]
New Models
The BioModels Database is part of the BioModels.net initiative, a collaboration developed by the teams of Michael Hucka (Caltech, USA), Nicolas Le Novère (EMBL-EBI, UK), Herbert Sauro (Keck Graduate Institute, USA), Jacky Snoep (Stellenbosch University, ZA) and Hiroaki Kitano (Systems Biology Institute, JP).
Developers: Marco Donizelli, Melanie Courtot and Lu Li.
Model curators and annotators: Harish Dharuri, Nicolas Le Novère, Bruce Shapiro with the help of Rainer Machné.
External contributors: Upinder Bhalla, Christoph Flamm, Ryan Gutenkunst, Adam Halasz, Rainer Machné, Marc Poolman, Tomas Radivoyevitch, Oleg Sokolsy (models), Ben Bornstein, Sarah Keating, Joanne Matthews, Maria Schilstra (software), Alexander Broicher, Les Grivell, Boris Kholodenko, Tjeerd Olde Scheper, Paul Smolen, Yukiko Matsuoka (miscellaneous).


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That was the plan….but it didn't happen.
I took a super early train down to Dover and worked (day job) from the boat. Ironically I'm developing an ocean themed website at the moment for a client, which is quite apt.
The plan was to bring scally back home to London for the winter, which would consist of an over night 16 hour slog to St Katharine Docks.
The weather had been quite fickle leading up to the weekend. I spent my days in the office watching the forecast swing from good to bad and back again. The final forecast was not great, but like all best laid plans doomed to fail, the urge to race the bad weather and get home was far too much of a temptation.
The weather forecast was force 5 to 7, perhaps gale 8 at times, and would be mostly on the nose after we rounded North Foreland and headed into the Thames Estuary.
I hoped we'd make it well into the Thames before the wind piped up, and from thereon in we'd just slog it out.
Because the forecast wasn't great, I cleared the decks and made sure everything on the boat was strapped down. Inside was the same. The forepeak becomes a dumping ground for everything that can or will go flying. Electric kettle, heater, fishing rod, cushions and fenders. Everything has to be packed away when sailing.
Wet weather gear, and warm clothing were then heaped in a pile. Thermals, gloves, and silk inner gloves (very important).
One by one, Trina and Ollie came down. We had a quick bite to eat in Cullens Yard, whilst being stared at by a family on another table for reasons unknown.
Back at the boat I did my skippers briefing which always makes me cringe. I know I come across like a doomsayer, but it's important that everyone knows the plan, the route, weather etc. Talking everything through reassures everyone, including myself.
We planned to depart 2-2 1/2 hours before HW Dover, so we got a bit of kip in.
We departed at 02:30, arrived at the Eastern entrance bang on 03:00.
The night was super calm, the sky was full of stars and we pottered along. It was very hard to imagine the weather would change, at that moment it was very benign and peaceful. Trina spotted the first shooting star of the evening, and then headed below and slept.
We were called up on the radio and asked to stay 500m away from a dredger as we sped through Goodwin Sands, but other than that it was a quiet night.
Trina slept til 6am, when she awoke to the commotion of foot stomping on deck. We had reefed once as we neared North Foreland, and then again after as the wind picked up from the west as we rounded North Foreland.
I thought it would be a good time to get an hours kip. When I awoke the winds were blowing from 20-30 knots. We knew we'd be punching the tide around North Foreland until the tide turned, but I hadn't anticipated we'd be at a standstill, or even worse, drifting back with the engine going full pelt. We smashed and flounded, rocking like a rocking horse, but never feeling unsafe.
Finally a decision had to be made, progress was dismal. Either we waited for the tide to turn and see if we could make some headway, or turn back to the nearest marina which was Ramsgate. But by the time the tide would turn, we would only have 4 hours before the winds increased to force 8. With that in mind we turned around and made for Ramsgate. We tried, we failed, but each outing instills more confidence in both ourselves and the boat.
We were all a bit cold, and a bit sea sick. We mused as to why anyone would want to go sailing on days like these, were concluded we were sailing masochists? Thus the term Sailorist was coined, at the same time another cold wave came into the cockpit and splashed OC.
Ramsgate marina was empty, and the staff were nowhere to be seen. I guess they don't get many boats coming in over winter. Once tied up we had one more navigational danger to contend with, in the form of Kentish seagull shit, which covered the entirety of the surrounding pontoons. I've honestly never seen so much bird shit, what made it stranger was there were very few birds to be seen.
Drained of energy, we stumbled over to the Belgian cafe for apple pie which has turned into a bit of a tradition, in our bird shit encrusted wellies. Ramsgate was in full Halloween swing.
We had a midday nap, and in the evening visited the famous Royal Victorian Pavilion which has been converted into a Wetherspoons. The Guardian even wrote an article about it 'Shark in minnow pond': Ramsgate locals split on new Wetherspoon pub The building is pretty impressive in itself given it's size, but unfortunately it's devoid of any soul, but then that's probably no different to any other Wetherspoons in the UK. One girl came up to our table, leaned in and slurred "Would you like my white wine spritzer. I'm fucking pissed" and stumbled off. Nothing surprises me in a Wetherspoons!
When we got back to the boat, it was evident all the seagulls in Kent had come home to roost. All 500 of them.
There was one final potentially nasty surprise at the end of the night, when my phone charger cable decided to melt.
The next morning we ate, we cleaned, we packed, we left.
The weather looks better next week, so I'll take advantage of the lull, and try again another day.
Fingers crossed for a poop free poop deck when I return…
|Trip stats
|Departure date: 28/10/2017
|Departure time: 02:35
|Tide departure details: Departed 2 1/2 hours before HW Dover
|Departure port: Dover Marina
|Destination port: Ramsgate
|Arrival date: 28/10/2017
|Arrival time: 12:00
|Distance Traveled: 37nm
|Route: Departed Granville Dock. Left Dover via the eastern entrance. Goodwin sands. North Foreland. Floundered half way between Elbow and the Princes Channel. Turned back and docked in Ramsgate marina.


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well my 15 seconds of internet teevee fame comes tonight. i have NO IDEA if this will work at ALL, but tonight, at 8 PM eastern / 5 PM west coast steez, i will be on marc's show. via my livingroom.
as posted on his site, talkshow247:
5pm: Elizabeth Spiridakis of http://www.feeli have no idea what i'm gonna talk about.
slikewhitelight ning.blogspot.c om/ . Talking about her blog, her life, and Franz Klein
i have never even used a webcam before. (true story)
i won't even have crazy mr black around to be the loco distraction because he is currently out of town photographing AMURRRICA, aka NOT AROUND.
i hope to be somewhat amusing? tune in to hear my somewhat embarrassing laugh (it's been compared to bart simpson's- VERY SEXY!) aaaaand...my thoughts on god knows what.


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Monday, September 10th, 2007
Asynchronous File Upload with YUI
Cuong Tham has written up an example of implementing asynchronous file upload using YUI.
His example walks through the steps required to build the functionality, and ends up with the following simple meat:
- function init(){
- var onUploadButtonClick = function(e){
- //the second argument of setForm is crucial,
- //which tells Connection Manager this is a file upload form
- YAHOO.util.Connect.setForm('testForm', true);
- var uploadHandler = {
- upload: function(o) {
- alert(o.responseText);
- }
- };
- YAHOO.util.Connect.asyncRequest('POST', 'upload.php', uploadHandler);
- };
- YAHOO.util.Event.on('uploadButton', 'click', onUploadButtonClick);
- }
- YAHOO.util.Event.on(window, 'load', init);
Will browsers ever implement a richer type="file"? Do we need to spec out a better way to do this?
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Posts Tagged Maybelline
New Phone & Today's Face
Posted by MarleyJustine in Beauty, Me, Products on August 14, 2013
Goodbye Blackberry, hello iPhone – Yesterday, I said goodbye to my Blackberry Curve and decided to join the Apple world. So far, I am happy with my decision, however, I am having a slight problem with FaceTime – the connection drops when I try to do a video call. Hopefully that is an easy fix. As much as I would love to spend the day playing around with my new phone, I should probably tackle the day's to-do list, or at least put a dent in it, first. Feel free to leave a comment letting me know of any 'must have' apps. And if anyone knows how to fix my FaceTime problem, I'd certainly love to hear from you! Any other iPhone advice is also appreciated.
I thought I would do another 'Today's Face' post. If you missed the first one, click here to view it.
Primer – I started with a light application of my DIY primer. If you like DIY beauty products and you have not tried this, I highly recommend it.
Foundation – Cover Girl NatureLuxe Liquid Silk Foundation (320). I picked this foundation up after reading a couple of positive reviews about it. One of my favorite liquid foundations is Revlon PhotoReady and I have a tendency to compare new foundations to that one. Compared to Revlon PhotoReady, Cover Girl NatureLuxe is not as heavy and while that is not necessarily a bad thing, I find it takes a while to get use to it.
After applying my foundation I applied a DIY bronzer (not pictured). I will be posting this DIY bronzer to the blog in the future. Be sure to check back for that!
Eyeliner: Maybelline New York Unstoppable Eyeliner in Onyx. I love this eyeliner but I do find it can be difficult to remove, but then again it is smudge-proof and water-proof. It is also a little heavier than other eyeliners.
Eyeshadow: Expert Wear- Amethyst Smokes by Maybelline New York. I have really been enjoying purples this summer.
Mascara: Cover Girl Professional all-in-one Mascara in 'Very Black'. I have said it before and I'll say it again, I love this mascara because of the natural looking results.
Lipstick/Lip Gloss: I opted to play up my eyes today but I did not want to ignore my lips completely. I am wearing Avon's Shine Attract Lipstick in Rose Pink (P03). It is quite subtle but provides just enough shine and tint to complete today's look!
Thank you so much for reading today's blog post and for checking out the blog. Feel free to comment leaving a link to your most recent "Today's Face" post!
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Travel Make Up Bag
Posted by MarleyJustine in Beauty, Me, Travel on August 12, 2013
Hi everyone!
I hope you all had a fantastic weekend. I certainly did – I am amazed with the balance of productivity and relaxation I managed to find.
With my week away quickly approaching I have started getting organized. Although I have seen many 'Travel Make Up Bag' posts and videos, I don't think I ever considered doing my own until now. Once the thought crossed my mind I was unable to talk myself out of it. Please remember, I've only just started. If it seems like something is missing, it's probably because it is.
Here's what I have so far:
Maybelline New York Mineral Powder (910- Classic Ivory) Powder Foundation. Did you know that this foundation is preservative, oil, talc and fragrance free? Click here to view or purchase this product from Amazon.
Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara (100- Blackest Black). If your eyes get irritated easily by mascara you may want to give this hypo-allergenic mascara a try. I happily re-purchased this product for the third time while out shopping with a friend a few weeks ago!
Elizabeth Arden Lipstick ("Blush"). This SPF 15 lipstick by Elizabeth Arden is one of my favorites. Don't worry about the bright pink color, it goes on quite thin and subtle.
Woodland Berry (15) Lipstick by Estèe Lauder.
Magic Mosaic Multi-Colored Custom Bronzer. This was actually a gift and I know very little about it, other than the fact that I love it!
Avon Glimmersticks Eyeliner in Brown Chocolate (G22), Smoky Grey (G05) and Blackest Night (G04). If you read my previous post on Avon Glimmersticks Eyeliner you may remember that the three of these are water-proof. I am hoping for nice weather and plenty of time in and around the pool. Everyone cross their fingers!
EOS Lip Balm – Summer Fruit and Honeysuckle Honeydew. Yes, it's true – I am still loving EOS products!
Estèe Lauder Blush All Day Natural Cheek Color (16 – Desert).
Avon GlazeWear Shine Lip Gloss – Tickled Pink.
Revlon PhotoReady Liquid Foundation (003 Shell). How could I leave one of my favorite foundations at home?
Avon Mega Impact Eyeshadow – Khaki Crazed and Nude Attitude.
Maybelline New York Amethyst Smokes Eyeshadow Quad.
Cover Girl NatureLuxe Liquid Silk Foundation (320).
I would like to apologize for posting this before I finished packing, but I hope you have enjoyed today's 'Travel Make Up Bag' post. Is this something you would like to see the next time I travel (if so, I promise to wait until I completely packed before posting)?
Thanks for reading!
PS: What's the most essential item in your travel make up bag? Have you ever forgotten to pack one of your essentials in your travel make up bag?
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Empties and Friday's Favorites
Posted by MarleyJustine in Products on July 12, 2013
Happy Friday! I hope all of you have exciting plans for the weekend. If you do not, feel free to hang around the blog all weekend leaving comments, I would love to make it more interactive. If you have any suggestions for making the blog more interactive please let me know, I would really appreciate it!
Now, let's get to today's two part post: empties and favorites!
Vertigo, Chocolate Pie & Today's Face
Posted by MarleyJustine in Beauty, Food & Drink, Me, Products on July 5, 2013
Lately, as a result of an inner ear infection I have been experiencing vertigo. I am doing my best to not complain, but let's face it, it is not fun. For me, the most difficult part was being told I was not allowed to drive for a few weeks. However, I understand the reasoning behind this – safety first. Last night, while trying to get comfortable in a position that did not trigger 'the dizzies' (is that even a word?) I decided more than anything I wanted to make chocolate pie. I had the pie shell (pie crust?) and the chocolate pudding mix, I just hadn't gotten around to making the pie.
Sometimes I am able to talk myself out of decisions I make while falling asleep. For example, right after deciding to make the chocolate pie I decided to mop the floors -I quickly excused myself from that chore when I woke up this morning.
I am glad I made the chocolate pie this morning. It was nice to switch up my morning routine and it makes my morning sound more productive than it was, especially if I leave out the word chocolate. "By ten o'clock this morning I had the dog walked, laundry started and I made a pie!" – See what I mean? 😉


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It seems that despite the somewhat fearsome reputation of the breed, not all Rottweilers are as savage as some would have us believe. The Daily Mail reports:
You probably wouldn't pick a ten-stone [140 pound] rottweiler to nursemaid orphaned bunnies and birds. But even kittens are in no danger from Dave the Dog. All he wants to do is look after them.
Owner Amanda Collins discovered her six-year-old pet's maternal nature when she brought home an unwanted French giant rabbit.
'Dave just walked over to him and started licking him to clean him,' said the 25-year-old, who runs a pet shop in Blackpool.
'They bonded straight away. Now they sleep together, and I've even seen them sharing each other's food.'
Miss Collins, who has looked after a menagerie of abandoned animals, soon found this wasn't a one-off.
'When I brought home the ducklings, I thought he might not be the same as with the rabbits, but he just went over to them and licked them on the head,' she said..
'I filled a paddling pool with water so they could learn to swim in it, and Dave went and laid down in the water so they could clamber over him. He even lifted them out if they got into trouble.'
So far, Dave has helped bring up four ducks, three geese, five rabbits, 13 kittens and five puppies - not to mention countless new-born chicks.
There's more at the link.
All together, now: Awwwww!


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On July 11, (7/11—get it?) your favorite slurpee can hit your lips free of charge. All 7/11's in the United States are offering the promotion for a 7.11 ounce chilly treat, which means one cool day on the East End. Where's a 7-11 in the Hamptons or on the North Fork, you ask?
Southampton at 10 County Rd 39A
Sag Harbor at 20 W Water Street Shops
Hampton Bays at 53 W Montauk Highway
Westhampton Beach at 61 Sunset Avenue
Southold, 56480 Main Road (Rt 25)
Mattituck at 9945 Main Road (Rt 25)
Cutchogue at 28925 Main Road (Rt 25)
East Quogue at 397 Montauk Highway
Riverhead at 162 Old Country Road and 1050 Old Country Road
Maybe nibble on a donut while you're there. And make a wish or something. We wished for this and look how that worked out.
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Canada has an abundance of nature to offer that reaches across the nation as a whole. The national parks in Canada have something to offer everyone, whether you're looking for an exhilarating adventure, a relaxing break from daily life, or even a trip for the whole family.
Banff National Park
One of Canada's most infamous and equally beautiful examples, Banff National Park, located in the province of Alberta, is one of the only ecosystems still around today that has yet to be overly polluted and run down. Because of this, and the incredible experience it has to offer, it's one of Canada's most renowned national parks. Banff is, interestingly enough, the first national park declared in the nation since 1883. It shares the slopes of Canada's Rocky Mountains backed by majestic scenery of an unparalleled region.
Moraine Lake is one of the best spots Banff has to offer. With hiking trails for visitors to trek and crystal blue water that comes directly from glaciers, Banff is truly one of the most gorgeous national parks to visit when in Canada. Still, you should be equipped with the right type of gear, like the best external frame backpack that will help you carry a few days worth of supplies.
Kouchibouguac National Park
Located in the province of New Brunswick and on the Acadian Coast lies Kouchibouguac National Park. With a mix of warm, sandy beaches, the ocean, salt marshes, and flourishing forests, Kouchibouguac is truly a wonderful place to be. The Dark Sky Preserve and the cultures of the Acadian and the Mi'kmaq are just a few of the many things visitors can experience when visiting this national park of Canada. There are seasonal events, including the snowbound fun-zone during the winter and a Mi'kmaq traditions at a Wigwam gathering during the summer.
The activities at the Kouchibouguac are great for visitors from all walks of life. Whether you are riding your bicycle along the many trails or paddling a Voyageur Canoe to witness the abundance of local wildlife with the family, there is an activity for everyone. The Kouchibouguac's Voyager Canoe Experience is an educational experience on the First Nations of Canada and gives you a glimpse at gray seals, bald eagles, ospreys, and many other species of wildlife.
The southern areas of Kouchibouguac offer a campground with a variety of different sites. You can choose from an open, semi-wooded, or fully wooded campsite where you will definitely need the best ultralight sleeping bag. No matter which site you choose, it still has access to all of the activities and main features that this national park has to offer.!
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
British Columbia is the greenest province in the whole of Canada, and the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is no exception. While it may be one of Canada's newer national parks, which was established in 1970, it's still the best place to visit on Canada's West Coast during the summer. The major visitor favorite is the seemingly endless Long Beach, which is a strip of undeveloped coastline that goes on for 10 miles with a backdrop of mountains and an emerald-like rain forest.
Shipwreck Path holds the West Coast Trail, which goes on for a whopping 47 miles that lead directly through a pristine rainforest sandwiched between Bamfield and Port Renfrew. This region of British Columbia is also home to the Nuu-chah-nulth culture and people, who were expert whale hunters. Today, there are approximately 30 small reserves with tribes who reside within the boundaries of the park.
A lot of the best areas are only accessible by water, so those who enjoy kayaking and canoeing will enjoy paddling out to the Broken Group Islands, the mixed islands at Barkley Sound's center, and many of the channels and waterways littered throughout the park.
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Highlands National Park was the first Canadian national park in the Atlantic regions and was established during 1936. The incredibly famous, and absolutely gorgeous, areas of Cap Rouge and the Cabot Trail are prime examples of why those visiting Canada must see them. For one, the Cabot Trail is a scenic highway that is known around the world. The coastal borders cross the highlands and both sides of the national park.
The Cape Breton Highlands National Park often comes with a saying, "where the mountains meet the sea", because of the beautiful high and lowland settings. Elevated plateaus, northern species and their habitats, and river canyons with steep walls are just a few examples of why this saying is such a perfect saying for this national park. In fact, the park is widely known for the temperate and boreal species that you cannot find anywhere else in the country, which makes this national park that much more special.
The plateaus are part of the Appalachian Mountain chain, which stretches from the province of Newfoundland all the way to the state of Georgia in the United States. Wetlands, bogs, barrens, and coniferous trees dominate the area of this park. Moose, grouse, marten, hare, bald eagles, and even the endangered Canadian lynx are all animals who call the Cape Breton Highlands National Park their home.
The Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean brush the shores of this national park with sandy beaches, which are home to harbor seals, pilot whales, and minke whales. Within the wildlife areas of the park, there are approximately 230 species of various birds who frequent the whole of the region.
Cultural activities, recreational programs, seasonal amenities, a world-class golf course, multiple beaches, 6 campgrounds and 26 different hiking trails can be found throughout the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Bird-watchers flock to the park during the summer for bird spotting and breeding activity, as well.
Canada has some amazing national parks that are an absolute must when it comes to visiting. These gorgeous parks are both old and new, but one thing is for sure: they are some of the most gorgeous national parks to visit when in Canada!