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By Richard MachinIF you listen to some people, the world could still end tonight, but if that's bothering anyone in Barrow town centre they are not showing it.
In Dalton Road a man shouts "It's Christmas" with a throaty roar that would make Noddy Holder proud and further up the street a group of young men leapfrog over the bike racks cooing like pigeons. Oblivion might be on their minds, but oblivion through drink rather than Armageddon.
In Barrow police station Acting Inspector Ian McClymont is hoping to avoid any apocalyptic scenes. Despite police efforts to re-brand it as "festive" rather than "black eye" Friday, tonight is still a night where the potential for trouble is never far away.
"It's like a run of the mill Saturday, with the potential for more extreme drunkenness," says Acting Insp McClymont, as he briefs the night shift which is about to hit the streets.
One of the key tasks for tonight is to engage people early and, if necessary, get them out of the town centre or in the cells before they can cause any serious trouble.
And, of course, it is a matter of keeping an eye on the regular troublemakers who are all too familiar, if not friendly, faces.
Acting Insp McClymont uses a whiteboard to run through a rogues' gallery of those either banned from the town centre, known as prior offenders, or who are barred from pubs under the Furness Barwatch scheme.
"Whatever the weather, he will at some stage take his shirt off to demonstrate how good his body is," he says of one of them.
"He also has the habit of talking to you when he has his hands down the front of his trousers."
Another is known to regularly try to flout his bans by blagging his way into pubs and another is so annoying to people that he doesn't commit assaults but is often a victim of them.
However, it is important to remember that most are out to be festive rather than to give someone a black eye.
"Remember to take things with a bit of humour and have a talk with people who want to have a bit of banter," says Acting Insp McClymont.
"Have a bit of a light-hearted approach; it is Christmas."
In town the festive spirit is flowing freely.
Constables Craig Barrass and Heath Tyson are welcomed to Cavendish Street's Theatre Bar more like minor celebrities than the long arm of the law. Within minutes photos of them posing with a selection of fun-seekers have been taken and are probably even now adorning social networking sites across the internet.
"People love to get pictures with us for some bizarre reason," comments PC Barrass, extricating himself from another affectionate reveller.
"We don't mind that, we like to show we're not robots and under the uniforms we are just human beings."
Mike Fallon, owner of the Theatre Bar and chair of the Barrow and District Licensed Victuallers Association, is keeping an eye on the clientele flowing into his establishment.
Like the police, he says problems can be avoided by barring known troublemakers.
"After being in the game 20-odd years I know who I don't want in and so I pass that on to the door staff," he says.
"When large gangs of lads come along, we are full. So far tonight we have not had an ounce of trouble."
However, as experienced PC Heath Tyson knows, the night is still young.
"It is all smiles now, but later on there could be verbal altercations over something that was said earlier in the night and then they are swinging at each other," he says.
However, it is not fighting but drugs that prompt the first arrest of the night.
Dog handler PC Glenn Myerscough has stopped a 21-year-old and found a bag of unidentified white powder.
The man is arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance and given "street" bail, which means he has to return to the police station on December 30. A decision on charges will be made when the police can determine exactly what the powder is.
As the night matures and the booze levels heighten, the next call out is to Bar Five, in Dalkeith Street, where a man has to be manhandled out.
After a calming exchange with police he is given a Section 27 notice, barring him from the town centre for 10 hours. The 34-year-old leaves, but is soon back again, lurching his way towards the very police who sent him on his way.
Predictably, he is immediately arrested and bundled into the back of the police van.
"Beep", he drunkenly says to himself as he hears the beeping of a passing car as he rides in the police van on the way to the cells.
PC Barrass is again an object of affection as the man is processed before going to sleep it off.
"I love you, you're a good lad," the man slurs, giving PC Barrass a friendly pat on the shoulder.
On Dalkeith Street again the work continues as a man is caught in flagrante taking a pee next to the pavement and another man who is so drunk he can't stand is helped into an ambulance.
It might not be the end of the world, but it looks like tonight will certainly keep the police busy.
Outside the Barrow Arms, pub-goer Becky Shaw, 24, is pleased to the see them.
"I used to have a negative feeling for them, but they are here to do a job and they are nice enough," she says. "They are like 'You can have a good night, but be safe'."
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Marker along Rt 4 in Orange awaits painting with mileages to Boston and White River Jct.
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Marker along Rt 4 in Orange awaits painting with mileages to Boston and White River Jct.
Ed Hiller of Andover, NH, repainting an original granite mile marker recently recovered and reinstalled on the rail trail. The opposite side reads WRJ 5. Ed has repainted each of the more than 20 mile markers in Merrimack Co., and will do the same when others are found for the Grafton Co. section.
Original granite mile marker being restored along the Northern in Lebanon. Distances to Boston and White River Jct. will repainted by restorer Ed Hiller.
Last Friday (5/23/14) a work crew ( Dick and Ann Corr, Al Decato, Paul Marshall, Richard Lammert, and Ken Warren) replaced the aging side boards on a small rail trail bridge just west of Sargent Road in Grafton. Everyone had a good time including the black flies. Trail users can now lean on the bridge without falling through. Many thanks to the volunteers that worked on the project. Ken Warren
Dick Mackay and Ken Warren opened up clogged ditches in the Orange Rock Cut in Orange NH on Friday morning. Leaves and other debris from a long winter impaired drainage in the rock cut. We discussed possibly using machines to do a better job at some time in the future. We also discussed raising the trail with about a foot of hardpak to create a deeper ditch and keep the trail dry. In the meantime we will have to use shovels, rakes and muscle power to keep the trail dry during the wet season.
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SAGAL: Right now, panel, time for you to answer some questions about this week's news. Adam, in another case of robots taking jobs away from hard working humans, scientist at the Health and Safety Laboratory in Britain - I guess laboratory, in Britain - have a new robot that will help with medical research by doing what?
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SAGAL: Larry is used in the research into the spread of contagious disease. He looks like half a mannequin, the top half, modified to vomit. And they use him to see how far he can spread things through mechanical vomiting.
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SAGAL: But no, I mean, it's a legitimate purpose. They're trying to find out these important things about human contagion. But still, can you imagine how hard it is for Vomiting Larry at robot parties? It's like, I'm C3PO; I speak thousands of languages. I'm the Terminator; I shoot stuff. I'm Vomiting Larry, blaaarrghhh.
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Golden Boy
"Golden boy?" A male Valley carpenter bee (Xylocopa varipuncta) to be exact. This carpenter bee is usually mistaken for a bumble bee but a bumble bee it is not. It's a male Valley carpenter bee. And the females of this species are solid black.
Native pollinator specialist Robbin Thorp, emeritus professor of entomology at UC Davis, provided information to wide-eyed youngsters as he held the golden carpenter bees, what he calls "the teddy bear bees." They look and feel soft and cuddly, just like a teddy bear.
The questions flew.
Visitor: "Does it sting?"
Thorp: ""No, boy bees don't sting. They don't have a stinger."
Visitor: "Why does he act like he's going to sting me?"
Thorp: "He's bluffing. He's trying to make you think he can sting."
Visitor: "Do carpenter bees make honey?"
Thorp: "No, honey bees make honey."
Visitor: "Can I touch it?"
Thorp: "Yes, can you feel it vibrating?"
Visitor: "Does it die after it mates?"
Thorp: "No, it can mate again. A drone (male) honey bee dies after mating, but not carpenter bees."
Visitor: "What are you going to do with it afterwards?"
Thorp: "Release it back into the Häagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven (a half-acre bee friendly garden on Bee Biology Road that's operated by the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology)."
Fact is, it's a pollinator. Keep your eyes open for it and other pollinators on May 8. That's when the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is conducting "Operation Pollination," one of three events on a Day of Science and Service. Your help is needed. Wherever you are in California--at work or at play--allow three minutes to count the pollinators around you. That could be honey bees, bumble bees, butterflies, sweat bees, syrphid flies, carpenter bees, bats and the like. Take some photos, too. Then register the data and upload your photos on the UC ANR web page.
We suspect that if and when the nearly 5000 visitors who attended the Bohart Museum open house, catch a glimpse of a "golden boy" on May 8, they'll know exactly what it is, whatever they choose to call it.
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Male Valley carpenter bee draws attention at the Bohart Museum of Entomology's open house on UC Davis Picnic Day. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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Fingers nestle the male Valley carpenter bee. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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It's a sure sign of spring when we see "the teddy bear bee."
Native pollinator specialist Robbin Thorp, emeritus professor of entomology at the University of California, Davis, calls the male Valley carpenter bee (Xylocopa varipuncta) "the teddy bear bee."
An apt description, to be sure. It's gold with green eyes and is often mistaken for "a golden bumble bee." It isn't. It's a carpenter bee. The female of the species is solid black.
Yes, they're pollinators.
Thorp netted one of the teddy bear bees March 12 in front of the Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility on Bee Biology Road, UC Davis, and saved it for doctoral graduate student Margaret "Rei" Scampavia and yours truly to photograph for a quick catch-and-release session.
We placed it on a germander bush in the nearby Häagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven. The boy bee. The blue blossoms. Bee Biology Road.
And oh, those green eyes!
Soon the little fellow abruptly fled our photo session, soaring high above our heads and never looking back.
Probably to meet up with the girls.
Male Valley carpenter bee (Xylocopa varipuncta). (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
"Teddy bear bee" eyes the photographer. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
UC Davis graduate student Margaret "Rei" Scampavia photographs the "teddy bear bee." (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Close-up of the bee and the camera lens. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
The 'Teddy Bear' Bee
Lots of youngsters received teddy bears as holiday gifts.
But native pollinator specialist Robbin Thorp, emeritus professor of entomology at UC Davis, received a teddy bear, too.
Of sorts.
A male valley carpenter bee (Xylocopa varipuncta), aka "teddy bear," recently visited his Davis home during the long holiday season. "We found it behind the couch," he said.
It's a green-eyed blond and fuzzy just like a teddy bear, thus its name. The female are solid black.
To the untrained eye, the male is often thought to be "a new species, a golden bumble bee." We get scores of telephone calls asking what this "big yellow bumble bee" is. A bumble bee, it isn't. A carpenter bee, it is.
Every time I see the females buzzing around, I think "Can the 'teddy bears' be far behind?"
I saw one zipping through our garden last summer but it never stopped long enough for me to capture its image.
But with Thorp's "teddy bear," I could. It's in his refrigerator, spending part of the winter there. Soon, he said, he'll give it a little honey.
A male Valley carpenter bee found in the Robbin Thorp home in Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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If you don't know what it is, don't kill it.
That insect in your garden could very well be a beneficial insect.
If you operate on the "shoot-first-ask-questions later" or "the only good bug is a dead bug," no telling how many insects--and generations--you'll be destroying.
Butterfly expert Art Shapiro, professor of evolution and ecology at UC Davis, tells this story that's worth remembering.
"Last week I was walking across Capitol Park in Sacramento when I observed a smartly dressed young woman in her 20s stomp a praying mantis and grind it into the sidewalk. She exclaimed to her phenotypically similar friend: 'Did you ever see such an ugly, icky bug?'"
And, many years ago, Shapiro encountered a man in College Park, Davis, in the act of stomping a Tiger Swallowtail.
Shapiro asked him why he was doing this.
The man replied: "This is the bug that has the big green caterpillar that eats my tomato plants!"
When Shapiro told him it wasn't, the man told him to check his information, and that "I'm right and you're wrong."
There is indeed a lot of misinformation and misidentification out there.
Tabatha Yang of the Bohart Museum of Entomology at UC Davis relates the story about an avid gardener who absolutely loved ladybugs (aka lady beetles) because of their voracious appetites for aphids. But when our avid gardener came across "some weird black and orange bugs," she promptly killed them.
Little did she know that she was killing immature ladybugs.
Then there's the story about a UC Master Gardener who encountered a "green-eyed golden bumblebee-like" insect that frightened her because it buzzed so loudly around her flower beds. So, she killed it. Turns out it was a pollinator, a male Valley carpenter bee, also known as a "teddy bear."
And, can you imagine what goes through people's minds when they meet up with a Jerusalem cricket in the mud after a rain? Whoa! Bug-o-mania!
Here's where the Bohart Museum, 1124 Academic Surge on California Drive, UC Davis campus, can help. If you live in California and see an insect and wonder if it's beneficial insect or a pest--or just want to know what it is--take a photo of it and email it to the Bohart. Lynn Kimsey, director of the Bohart Museum (home of more than seven million specimens) and professor of entomology at UC Davis, identifies insects in between research, teaching, administering the Bohart Museum, and other duties. Her email address: firstname.lastname@example.com.
In fact, if you go to the UC Davis Department of Entomology home page and scroll down to the bottom you'll see:
"Do you have an insect question? Ask It Here!"
Maybe, just maybe, this will save a few praying mantids, ladybugs, Valley carpenter bees and Jerusalem crickets.
Praying mantis with remnants of a meal. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
This is an immature ladybug (aka lady beetle). (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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Snow in August? It's steamy now, but forecasters see a big winter coming.
It's an August of steamy heat and rattling air conditioners, but the long-range forecasts are out: The big cities of the Northeast corridor should expect no repeat of last winter's snow drought.
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Last winter, big cities like New York and Philadelphia saved a lot of money because the Northeast had a snow drought. Not so this winter.
Yes, even while air conditioners are still running, meteorologists are beginning to focus on the long-term winter weather forecast. And, it looks as if the I-95-corridor cities from Washington to Boston will need to make sure the plows are gassed up and rock salt plentiful.
"I think the East Coast is going to have some battles with some big storms," says Paul Pastelok, Accu-Weather's lead long-term forecaster in State College, Pa.
However, Mr. Pastelok predicts the battles won't start until January and then will extend into February. "November in the Northeast could be above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation, and December could be a transition month," he says. "By January and February it's going to get pretty cold."
The cold will collide with moisture flowing up the East Coast, he says, resulting in some big snowstorms that could create travel problems, close school systems and create challenges for retailers.
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Mr. Bernhardt says the possibility of a severe winter has yet to hit some of the businesses he talks to. "It's crazy how many businesses plan off last year," he says. "And, it's a no-brainer that it's not going to be as nice as last year."


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It is something that has not been talked about much yet, but right-hander Justin Masterson is getting closer and closer to free agency with every start he makes. At the same time, with every good start he makes, his price tag goes up and up as well.
Masterson, who just turned 28-years old last month, is set to hit free agency after next season. If he continues to pitch like he has to date, he is on his way to a big pay day considering he will be just 29-years old when he enters free agency and will still be in his prime. Even if he morphs back into the starter he has been on average from 2010-2012, he is in for a big enough pay day.
The Indians spent a lot of money in the offseason and doled out some significant contracts to the likes of Michael Bourn (four years, $48 million) and Nick Swisher (4 years, $56 million), but Masterson is heading for a huge pay day that will dwarf those contracts. New...
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Back-to-back extra-inning victories have aided the Kansas City Royals' playoff push.
The visiting Royals can record their highest win total in 20 years Tuesday night when they send Bruce Chen to the mound to face the Seattle Mariners.Kansas City (83-73) will finish with a winning record for the first time in 10 years and can win 84 games for the first time since 1993.Making the playoffs, however, will be difficult since the Royals trail Cleveland by three games for the AL's second wild card and are also two games behind Texas with six left for every club."Every game from now to the last game of the season is important to us," Royals catcher Salvador Perez said. "We can't think about the other teams, what happened. We just need a win. We can't control other teams. The only thing we can control is our game."Dramatic wins to close a six-game homestand and open a seven-game trip, however, are cause for optimism. Justin Maxwell's grand slam in the 10th inning was the difference in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Rangers.The Royals followed that up by blowing a two-run lead in the eighth inning Monday to open this three-game set before heroics by left fielder Alex Gordon and Perez in extra innings helped them avoid a crushing defeat.That duo combined on the game's two key plays. Gordon threw out Kyle Seager at the plate with Perez making the tag to for a double play that ended the 10th inning and scored on Perez's two-out double in the 12th to lift the Royals to a 6-5 victory."Alex Gordon's golden arm, and great tag play by Salvy," Royals manager Ned Yost said.Closer Greg Holland walked the first two hitters in the bottom of the 12th before retiring the next three for his 45th save, tying the club record set by Dan Quisenberry in 1983 and matched by Jeff Montgomery 10 years later.Kansas City is 11-4 in extra innings while Seattle has lost eight straight such games to fall to a major league-worst 6-15.Six relievers combined to work the final 6 1/3 innings for the Royals, who will turn to Chen (8-3, 3.13 ERA).The left-hander is 3-1 with a 3.86 ERA over his last five starts, allowing two runs in five innings last Wednesday to earn a 7-2 victory over Cleveland. Manager Ned Yost felt the veteran gives his team a boost in this race."I felt really good about Bruce being on the hill for us," Yost said.Chen is 4-1 with a 2.63 ERA in 10 starts against Seattle, although Seager is 4 for 8 with two homers against him.He has fared better versus Raul Ibanez (3 for 15), Justin Smoak (2 for 11) and Michael Saunders (3 for 12).Seattle (68-89) is 21-29 when facing left-handed starters and will counter with fellow southpaw James Paxton (2-0, 2.12), who will make his fourth big-league start.Paxton, a 2010 Mariners fourth-round draft pick, won his first two outings before he gave up three runs in five innings Thursday in a 5-4 loss at Detroit.Perez finished with his third three-hit game this season against the Mariners. He's batting.373 with 15 RBIs over his last 18 overall.Seager is 14 for 33 (.424) during an eight-game hit streak versus Kansas City for Seattle, which has dropped five straight at home and 12 of 15 overall.Copyright by STATS LLC and The Associated Press
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There are three reasons to see this movie. First: the dazzling martial arts moves of Tony Jaa, whose lightning reflexes and breathtaking gymnastics are both impressive and entertaining. Second is the authenticity. As the tagline says, this film has "no safety nets, no computer graphics, and no strings." This is not the kind of movie that inspires critics to use words like "balletic" and "graceful." This is the kind of movie that shows you that everything but the injuries is really happening on screen. The third reason is so that you can see the first leading performance by a man who is set to become the next big action star.
With all of that, the reasons not to see the movie — predictable script ("The fate of the whole village lies in your hands!"), effective but not especially artistic direction, and adequate but not especially impressive movie-making, with a lot of those hiccup-y little instant replays that show you the most exciting stunts a second or even third time.
Jaa plays Ting, who must retrieve the head that has been stolen from the statue of Buddha in his small rural town in Thailand. So for the first time he goes to the big city. Then he has a lot of chase scenes and fights. Then the movie ends.
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Jaa is an electrifying performer and the movie is primarily designed to show off what he does best, with what little story there is just there for breathing room and a change of location before the fight scenes start up again. There is a wheelchair-bound bad guy who can only speak through an electronic voicebox (it is really eerie when he laughs) and a female sidekick with an annoying voice that may be intended to be funny but just sounds somewhere between a whine and a screech. But the movie is a showpiece for Jaa, whose talent is well worth showing and viewing.
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I attended the show both days and had a great time! It is really a fantastic location for a regatta. The event was held right at the Boathouse Restaurant in Forest Park. There was a lot of activity in the park including the zoo, museum, golf course, several foot races and a Scottish Festival in addition to our gathering. In fact, the only negative was that there was so much activity that parking places were very scarce for those who came late. Models were displayed under a permanent tent right next to the restaurant and there was a fair amount of traffic from interested passers by. Models were run in a channel between a dock for paddle boat rental and the area where patrons were waiting for tables or just enjoying a beverage in the sunshine. People were able to see the boats running up close. Boats could also leave the channel and run out in the open lake. I was very busy talking with members and visitors and running my models, so I didn't have a lot of time for taking pictures. These pictures were taken on Sunday morning before the activities picked up again. All in all, a super show put on by a nice group of guys. Thanks for the hospitality!
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I had a great time at the St. Louis Admirals 24th Annual Regatta on Saturday.
I have been learning for the past couple years the hobby of FPV (First Person View). Using a camera and video transmitters and receivers down linking the video to a screen or goggles. Then viewing and flying /boating out of your regular line of sight. It started with studying to acquire a Hams license. For the most part I use FPV on my model planes. I wanted to give FPV a chance on my two model boats I had built 6-8 years ago. FPV worked out great on my Air Boat so I then moved the equipment to the Coast Guard 47. And finished mounting the gear on the Coast Guard 47 on Friday night. I used 5.8GHz for the video and my old 75.49MHz on the R/C control. With my planes I switched my Radio gear over to Dragon Link 435 UHF giving my R/C planes 10+ miles of range. " See were this is going" My goal is to be able to put a model boat on a large lake next and see if I can get 1or 2 miles...........we will see! My Coast Guard will need some TLC with a new Speed controller, not bad! Thank You for the guys that took part with there tugs to get me with in reaching distance. Some info on Dragon Link for FPV. http://www.dragonlinkstore.com/v2/ But for now enjoy the video on Vimeo.
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The bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) is known to select wetland areas that are near water with deep mud, but water table dynamics in their habitats have not been well described. We installed and monitored shallow groundwater wells to evaluate hydrology over a continuous 28-month period on six wetlands known to be frequently used by bog turtles and six similar wetlands not known to be used. Overall, water tables remained high, with mean monthly depth to the water table for all 12 wetlands varying between −1 cm and −35 cm below the soil surface. Wetlands frequently used by bog turtles had higher mean water tables and surface saturation than wetlands not known to be used, particularly during summer months. Differences in mean water table (17 cm) and saturation (25 %) were greatest during southwestern Virginia's 2008 drought. A differential remained after the resumption of normal rainfall, demonstrating the importance of groundwater recharge to bog turtle wetlands. Relatively small differences in water table hydrology have the potential to affect bog turtle biology and wetland use because bog turtles primarily use the top 15 cm of the soil and select saturated locations even when the availability of saturated soil is limited.
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- Water Table Depth, Surface Saturation, and Drought Response in Bog Turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) Wetlands
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- 2012-12-01
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- 0277-5212
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- 1943-6246
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- Springer Netherlands
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- Carola A. Haas (1)
- James A. Burger (2)
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- 1. Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA
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Amazing vegetarian sushi and vege duck
Posted on 04 / 30 / 2011We went for lunch on one of their vegetarian-food-only Saturdays (last Saturday in the month). We had the mango salad, the gado (crispy tofu with peanut-flavour sauce), the 'limette ente' and a vege sushi-maki plate for 1 person.
The sushi was amazing. 9 varieties including maki, nigiri, and inari, filled/topped with cucumber, mushroom, avocado, mango, carrot, tofu, and saitan-caviar, all freshly made and delicious.
The limette ente (vegetarian duck with lime sauce) was delicious with a thoughtful blend of flavours. (The 'lime' was actually lemon but it was still great). The vege duck seemed to be something other than the canned stuff that other places serve.
The salad was delicios, fresh and spicy (as we requested). They also gave us a '5-element soup' as a gratis entree and gebackene bananas as a gratis dessert.
Overall it was a thoughtfully prepared and excellent lunch. We'll be going back again: their vegetarian options are also available on the regular menu.
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The 54-year old elephant, Sivasankaran, attached to Kunnamthanam Madhathilkavu Bhagavathy Temple of Travancore Devaswom Board that had drowned in river Pampa on Thursday evening was cremated
as per the Hindu custom at Parumala near Thiruvalla in the early morning hours of Saturday.
The cremation of the pachyderm was held at Devaswom Board College grounds on the banks of river Pampa around 3 am on Saturday.
The cremation was delayed till 2 am following protests from devotees against using used tyres for preparing the funeral pyre. However, the issue was resolved after talks with representatives of the devotees
who insisted that only firewood should be used for the cremation.
Sivasankaran that ran amok killing a 56-year old man, Sasidharan, at Nakkada near Mannar and terrorising the villagers was given a trianguliser shot by the Elephant Squad from Pathanamthitta on Thursday afternoon. The pachyderm that entered the river, later, was reportedly drowned in it and the carcass was found in the downstream on Friday morning.
The carcass was lifted from the river with a crane and the Forest officials conducted an inquest. The carcass was taken to the Kunnamthanam Bhagavathy Temple premises for the devotees to offer tributes to it and it was cremated after conducting an autopsy, later.
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Heavenly's expert terrain options comprise 35-percent of the resort's 4,800 acres. So, expert skiers and thrill seekers will find plenty of technical trees, double-black diamond steeps and two gate-accessed zones chalk full of steep chutes for those looking for steep and deep backcountry-like skiing.
If you're staying on the California side of Heavenly, or are looking for a morning leg warm-up, start your day on the slopes off the Gunbarrel Express chairlift. From the top of the lift drop into the gravity defying steeps of double-black The Face into East Bowl or Gunbarrel. You can take another lap in the area and check out the glades in East Bowl Woods or Hogsback. When you're ready make your way to Sky Express chairlift via Powderbowl Express chairlift. From the top of Sky Express you can drop into an extremely long (and fun) gladed area. Start in Ski Ways Glades, but stay high so you connect back up with Pinnacles trail. Take Dipper Express chairlift back up and then head skier's left off of the chairlift and cut into Dipper Woods. This gladed, yeehaw-inspiring area drops skiers off in front of Mott Canyon, one of Heavenly's gate-accessed areas. Killebrew Canyon, and the open steeps of Milky Way Bowl, which sits above Mott Canyon, are accessed by foot only. So if you're looking to get some fitness on your Heavenly ski vacation, there's plenty of hike-to terrain. TK Mott Canyon provides expert skiers with 13 trails to choose from, while Killebrew Canyon offers eight. The majority of these trails are chutes, so skier's heading out of Heavenly's access gates must know how to ski steep, narrow areas.
If steep cruisers are more your styles then don't miss Ellie's or Express Line from the top of Sky Express chairlift.
To learn more about Heavenly expert skiing call, or chat with, one of Ski.com's knowledgeable Mountain Vacation Specialists.
When you look at the long list of family-friendly things to do on a Heavenly family ski vacation, you start to understand the resort's namesake. From the incredible skiing, breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe, plethora of dining options and family entertainment to be had at South Lake Tahoe's hotel-casinos, the whole gang will love everything about a Heavenly family ski vacation. Both kids and parents will find their own sliver of heaven, no pun intended.
Heavenly family skiing is among some of North America's best, and the lodging options match that, providing family-friendly amenities, like pools, spacious units and full kitchens. Below you'll find Ski.com's picks for the top Heavenly family lodging. To learn more about these properties, call, or chat with one of Ski.com's knowledgeable Mountain Vacation Specialists.
Families can explore Heavenly's sprawling 4,800 acres, which spans over two states: Nevada and California. Beginner families want to start at the California Lodge base area; there they have their own zone off of the First Ride chair to learn to ski. Once they've nailed the basics they can start working their way up the mountain via Gunbarrel Express chairlift. From there they can further perfect their skills on the Patsy lift. There are more green runs off of Powderbowl Express that are ideal for more experienced beginners. Intermediate families have their run of Heavenly, with blue runs sprawled all over the resort. The most iconic blue runs can be found along the resort's boundary line. Ridge Run off the Sky Express not only yields the best views of Lake Tahoe, but also some seriously fun sustained cruisin'. Similarly Skyline Trail from the top of the Sky Express heading skier's left off the chairlift offers a meandering groomed experience sure to please the whole family. For the longest run on the mountain, families can keep skiing right from Skyline Trail into Big Dipper and Perimeter. Kids and parents alike will love boasting that they skied over 2,500 vertical feet on their Heavenly family ski vacation.
For expert families, there are some great single black diamond runs that are certainly challenging, but by no means extreme. Skyway Glades and Dipper Trees are sure to challenge and delight the entire family. Kids and the young at heart will truly enjoy exploring Heavenly's exceptional tree trails.
To learn more about Heavenly family ski vacations call, or chat with, one of Ski.com's knowledgeable Mountain Vacation Specialists.
Heavenly Mountain Resort's intermediate skiing makes up a mammoth 45-percent of the ski area's rambling 4,800 skiable acres. Intermediates will feel like the resort was made just for them as they cruise the ski area's 3,500 vertical feet. Intermediates can also experience crossing the Nevada/California border on skis or boards, something extremely unique to Heavenly.
With so much intermediate terrain to choose from, the task of deciding where to go can be a daunting one. So, we've pointed out the most notable intermediate runs for your convenience. To bypass the crowds and get yourself on the mountain start your day off at the Heavenly Village base area and hop on the Gondola. From there you can head to either the Comet Express, Dipper Express or Tamarack Express chairlifts. All three lifts access tons of pristine, groomed cruisers, but the list toppers in that zone include California Trail, Orion and Dipper. Intermediate skiers looking for a challenge can test their legs on Big Dipper, which turns into Perimeter trail and can be skied all the way down to the Stagecoach or Boulder Lodge base areas.
Intermediates should take California Trail over to the Sky Express chairlift, which drops skiers and boarders off atop Heavenly's 10,040-foot summit. Intermediate skiers have terrain options on either side of the lift. Skier's left off of the chairlift leads to the meandering Skyline Trail, which offers incredible views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountains. If skiers stay right off the lift they'll find Ridge Run, which also yields breathtaking visits of Heavenly and South Lake Tahoe. To switch it up a bit, you'll want to head to the Powderbowl Express chairlift, just below Ridge Run. In that area you'll find Powderbowl Woods, blue square glades, that will have intermediate skiers grinning ear-to-ear.
To learn more about Heavenly Intermediate Skiing call, or chat with, one of Ski.com's knowledgeable Mountain Vacation Specialists.
If you're idea of luxury includes topnotch casinos, breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe, shopping, spectacular live performances from world-famous acts, fine dining and upscale lodging, then Heavenly is the ski destination for you. Heavenly bestrides the border of Nevada and California, and provides excellent views of stunning Lake Tahoe from nearly every point on the mountain.
Heavenly lodging options are namely affordable and mid-ranged price points, but Ski.com recommends luxury-lovers give the Marriot Grand Residence Club a try. Conveniently located in the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, the Marriot is conveniently placed across from the Heavenly gondola—ensuring exclusive access to the Heavenly skiing. For the ultimate luxury experience, a stay in the Marriot's penthouse suites is in order. But, selection is generally limited so call, or chat with, one of Ski.com's knowledgeable Mountain Vacation Specialists to book this highly coveted accommodation. The hotel offers a slew of world-class amenities, like a 24-hour front desk, concierge services and a full-service spa.
The key to Heavenly fine dining is finding a restaurant that offers unspoiled views of sparkling Lake Tahoe, especially around sunset. There are few experiences that can rival a lakeside meal. And few can beat Lake Tahoe's Chart House. The Chart House is conveniently located near Heavenly in the "stateside" area of South Lake Tahoe. This restaurant boasts famed-entrees like spiced seared tuna, a slow-roasted prime rib, and Maryland-style crab cakes. The wine and whiskey menu is something that should be explored, and the service and ambiance will please the most critical diners.
To learn more about Heavenly luxury ski vacations call, or chat with, one of Ski.com's knowledgeable Mountain Vacation Specialists.
Heavenly parties like few others. After skiing a full day, the party crowd heads to the Tamarack Lodge for a proper après hour at Unbuckle, and from there it's time to hit the casinos on the Nevada side. Rinse, repeat, rinse, repeat. You can sleep when you're dead, right? It can be a hard act to follow day in and day out, but the incredible memories you'll make are worth it. If rowdy bar scenes, playing craps late into the night, chic lounges and world-class performances sound like the perfect add-on to your ski vacation, then Heavenly nightlife will undeniably please any party animal.
Harvey's Lake Tahoe is the area's original hotel-casino. Lovers of tequila and classic rock will have a ball at the legendary Cabo Wabo Cantina. Harvey's is the place to go for big, sell-out performances., so be sure to check the concert schedule ahead of time. Gamblers can take their chances on a game of blackjack, keno, poker, slots or table games.
Heavenly casinos exist only on the Nevada side of South Lake Tahoe, so that's where the night hawks head. Each of Lake Tahoe's five casinos offers a unique experience and vibe. Harrah's Lake Tahoe is considered the "chill" casino, because it's gambling and concerts are more low-key, with smaller acts, and the choice between roulette and slots. If it's possible to have a more quiet gambling experience, Harrah's is it.
If you're looking to mingle with local Lake Tahoeans, then Lakeside Inn and Casino is where your headed. Since it's the local's favorite, you can bet that Lakeside's cocktails, bar scene, happy hour and restaurants have been well reviewed. Staying power and a good reputation are two great reasons to your luck at Lakeside. Casino-goers on the hunt for the ultimate Lake Tahoe part experience will love the area's newest hotel-casino, MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa. MontBleu, which is "a habitat for everything wild," boasts a Vegas-like experience, and it certainly comes close with its swanky ultra-lounge, Blu Nightclub. Horizon Casino one of the better options for entertainment and live performances, with its Aspen Bar, a karaoke and live concert stage, the Golden Cabaret and an incredible illusion show.
The new Tamarack Lodge has changed the après game at Heavenly. After a hard day of skiing Heavenly's iconic slopes it's time to party even harder at Unbuckle at Tamarack. This après hotspot not only features incredible happy hour specials−at half price drinks−but it also features live DJs, and best of all the Heavenly Angels: super sexy go-go dancers that really get the party going. After one of the best après scenes you'll ever have, you get to enjoy moonlit views of Lake Tahoe on the gondola ride back down to the base area.
To learn more about Heavenly nightlife call, or chat with, one of Ski.com's knowledgeable Mountain Vacation Specialists.
Heavenly lodging options range from private homes to hotels to condos, and you can expect a lot of the hotels to have casinos and night clubs. Sometimes a plethora of options can be both a blessing and a curse. Researching properties takes up your valuable time, so let Ski.com's knowledgeable Mountain Vacation Specialists point you in the right direction. Below you'll find our top picks in budget, family-friendly and luxury categories.
To learn more about Heavenly lodging call, or chat with, one of Ski.com's knowledgeable Mountain Vacation Specialists.
With 20-percent of California's largest resort to explore, beginner skiers will find plenty of trails to suit their terrain needs. Novice skiers have tons of meandering green runs that offer stunning views of immaculate Lake Tahoe. Heavenly Mountain Resort's beginner skiing is namely situated further up on the mountain, rather than in the base area, providing beginners with a unique high alpine experience. However, unlike the Heavenly intermediate skiing, you won't find green runs scattered throughout the resorts vast 4,800 skiable acres. This may sound like a drag to some, but there's a definite upside. Beginners will be skiing with and around other beginner skiers at slower speeds, rather than dispersed with intermediate and expert skiers. Beginner skiers at Heavenly can feel comfortable, safe and focus on their skiing, rather than who's skiing near them and how fast they're going.
There are two "learn to ski" areas−complete with surface lifts or magic carpets−one at the California Lodge base area and another at the Boulder lodge base area, so first timers can rest assured that Heavenly has the proper facilities for them to learn in a safe and comfortable way. Beginners who are ready to explore the rest of what Heavenly has to offer should start from on the California Lodge base area, as there are no green runs from the Boulder Lodge base area higher up on the mountain. So, head up Gunbarrel Express and enjoy the beginner trails around Patsy's lift. Once you're feeling ready working your way even further up the mountain via the Powderbowl Express chairlift and explore Mombo and Maggie's trails. This area is where nearly all of the Heavenly green runs can be found, so be sure to stick here unless you feel you're ready to tackle intermediate terrain.
To learn more about Heavenly beginner skiing call or chat now with one of Ski.com's knowledgeable Mountain Vacation Specialists.
Heavenly is a little more than three hours from San Francisco, making it one of California's favorite ski resorts, With so many weekend warriors, as well as international and domestic travelers, you can imagine that Heavenly offers affordable experiences. The area's many hotel-casinos offer cheap room rates, especially if you're gambling, which often includes complimentary drinks. Plus, the South Lake Tahoe area surrounding Heavenly has an abundance of affordable or reasonably priced restaurants that feature quality meals, and views of the lake that never get old.
Heavenly's vast inventory of lodging, hotel and condo options, and large California weekend-warrior population, ensures that budget-conscious skiers and snowboarders are well represented. Here are some of Lake Tahoe's most affordable accommodations.
Booking accommodations with a kitchen and cooking range, and opting to go grocery shopping will help you save money on your Heavenly budget ski vacation, but if and when you decided to venture out into the restaurant scene you'll probably want to eat somewhere that offers large portions at a reasonable price. So, Italian it is. And you're in luck, since Susca Italian Ristorante isn't just affordable, with entrees averaging $20, it's also darn tasty. Plus, there's nothing like a hearty bowl of homemade pasta after a long day on the slopes. Don't miss the simple goodness of the cappellini or the seafood fettuccini. Their clams and linguine is also a menu standout.
To learn more about how you can save on a Heavenly ski vacation, call or chat now with one of Ski.com's knowledgeable Mountain Vacation Specialists.
Between Heavenly's famed hotel-casinos and its many dining establishments you can bet that there is a restaurant that will meet your budget and palate. Heavenly restaurants vary from contemporary American to Hawaiian and Asian to Italian and German, as well as several award-winning steakhouses and seafood restaurants. Plus, many of these restaurants feature incredible views of glittering Lake Tahoe.
For an great, reasonably priced meal with an incredible view head to Boathouse on the Pier. In the summer, this primarily seafood restaurant features an unbelievable lake-side dining experience on their 1,000-foot pier. In the winter, guests can still enjoy take in the Lake Tahoe sunsets from the comfort of inside the Boathouse. With a view like that, you'd think the menu would be outlandishly priced, but it's surprisingly reasonable, without sacrificing quality ingredients and service. If the mountains have you in the mood for alpine fare, head to Himmel Haus for Bavarian-inspired food and good German and Belgian beer. The menu's ingredients are sourced locally, and the restaurants features live music three times a week. Plus, you won't spend more than $30 on an entrée, so those on a budget can enjoy a great meal without breaking the bank.
For those with a penchant for finer things, the Chart House, a seafood restaurant perched on a cliff overlooking Lake Tahoe offers an exceptional menu and view. If you have a hankering for some hearty cuts after a hard day on the slopes, Lake Tahoe offers several outstanding steakhouses. Friday's Station Steak and Seafood Grill at Harrah's Lake Tahoe will please beef and wine lovers, alike. The restaurant is located at the top floor of Harrah's Lake Tahoe, offering incredible views of the lake. Friday's wine list is notable, which is plain to see as you walk into the restaurant. The entrance is lined with award-winning bottles. Cierra at MontBlue will also please foodies, thanks to its remarkable service and unique seafood-focused menu. Don't miss the abalone and the gorgonzola and pine nut-crusted sea bass.
To learn more about Heavenly dining, call or chat now with one of Ski.com's knowledgeable Mountain Vacation Specialists.


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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
STRATHAM — The New Hampshire SPCA is sponsoring the 4th Annual Doggie Paddle Plunge to benefit the animals in its care.
"The Plunge is quickly becoming one of our more popular events! It is so much fun and definitely a 'bucket list' item for many. But once they've done it once, many come back year after year. We are so grateful for their unique support for the animals and encourage others to join the fun", said Sheila Ryan, director of development and marketing for the New Hampshire SPCA. The SPCA invites the community to join us in our efforts by either committing to take the plunge or making a donation in support of one of our plungers. Want to stay dry? Register as a virtual plunger and fundraise from the comfort of your home. Every person, every pledge, no matter the size is appreciated. Funds raised will help the New Hampshire SPCA continue its lifesaving mission.


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I know, the rally isn't even over yet, but since I had to leave for a soccer game, I thought I'd entertain those who are at home today.
The Morning started off with the participants registering in the picnic area
DustySage personally checking in the participants, LuvsLilo and Sunnygirl registering Team 37
Pre-rally strategy planning?
Dusty addressing the teams prior to the start
Most teams started off in Fantasyland
Dumbo has never seen this many MiceChatters in one day
Gotta hit all those Fantasyland rides before the park is packed
Some groups headed to ToonTown when it opened at 10:00 to ride Gadget's Go-Coaster, Belle is seen here, Sir Clinksalot is hiding in the first row
After a brief period of being down Roger Rabbitt's CarToon Spin was hit by the Main Street Pirates.
Ah, the joys of fastpass, no 45 minute wait for Space Mountain
Even the Omnibus got the attention of MiceChatters
Jungle Cruise, a five minute wait? We are so there.
And in the spirit of the HalloweenTime decor, I end with the Mickey pumpkin
Who will win? the clock is ticking...


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2100 E Warne Ave St Louis, MO 63107
NORTH ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV.com) – A teenager is in critical condition after being shot multiple in a north St. Louis alley.
The 18-year-old female victim was walking with a 22-year-old man in the area of East Grand Boulevard and West Florissant Avenue when they asked someone for directions. They were directed into an alley in the 2100 block of East Warne where they would meet someone who could give them directions.
As the victims entered the alley, gunfire erupted. The female victim was struck two times in the back. She was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. The male victim was not injured.
The suspect was described to police as a male in his early 20s. Further descriptive material was not released.
An investigation is ongoing.


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Willkommen, Toni Morrison
This month, the Los Angeles Dodgers began another season playing America's game. Their paychecks will come from Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch, who no doubt defines a "squeeze play" as a deft move at the negotiating table. Though born in the USA, pop music stars Bruce Springsteen and Mariah Carey generate profits for Japan's Sony. Now, African-American writer Toni Morrison, whose prose throws light into the country's dark corners, will submit her luminescent manuscripts to a corporate giant headquartered in Gueters-loh, Germany.
The recent acquisition of Random House by German media conglomerate Bertelsmann A.G. has prompted a familiar cry - another independent standard-bearer of American letters is "lost" to a foreign multinational. Four of the top seven US publishing houses are now controlled from overseas boardrooms. An ugly clash of cultures can't be far behind, right?
Does American culture belong to Americans anymore?
Of course it does. What's more, it belongs to everyone else, too. American culture is global culture. At a Japanese multiplex cinema, 4 out of 5 movies come from Hollywood. Germany's bestseller lists are dominated not only by American hotshots like John Grisham and Tom Clancy, but also writers like Boston's Noah Gordon [no relation to the author of this article], a little-known novelist here who's sold 10 million books east of the Rhine since 1987. Michael Jackson has a better chance of filling a stadium in India than in his home state of Indiana. The Germans, Japanese, or Australians may peddle the wares, but the product the world wants is all-American.