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Do you know where your money is invested?
£12.2 BILLION is currently invested in UK green and ethical funds in the UK and demand for these types of products has never been higher.
This ethical boom has been driven by a perceived lack of ethics in the policies of the biggest banks but going ethical isn't always straightforward.
There are myriad ways in which ethical funds could end up in places that are not compatible with an investor's principles.
Where funds are managed by trustees or spread very widely, as with most local authority pension schemes, it can often be very difficult to prevent investments that run contrary to strongly held and often very personal ethical standards.
After all, one person's unethical investment could be the next person's shining example of corporate social responsibility.
So, in this guide, we'll look at where to look when deciding whether a product is ethical and what you might be looking for.
Unethical investing: where to look
When searching for an answer to what exactly constitutes an unethical investment the way in which stocks and shares are chosen is important.
So too is the institution carrying out the transactions since banks themselves are often accused by campaigners of having unethical business practices.
Negative screening
Many ethical investment funds use negative screening to exclude entire sectors considered unethical such as defence, mining, oil, alcohol and tobacco.
Sometimes only companies that make a certain percentage of turnover from a particular area are suitable for ethical investment.
For example, the Church of England's ethical investment policy deems any company making more than 10% of turnover from strategic military sales or 3% from pornography as unsuitable for investment, although it's not clear how they measure that.
This is where the waters start to muddy.
When an investment in one company may form a tiny proportion of a fund's overall investment or the manager of an ethical fund is acting with discretion, individual investors could still be left feeling their money is being invested unethically.
Positive selection
Funds that adopt a more positive approach to selection provide an alternative, choosing investments that encourage and practice environmentally and socially responsible activities.
In transport, ethical investors are looking to rail, away from shipping, which is attracting increasing attention from environmentalist due to very high levels of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions.
In agriculture and industry, companies involved with reducing water usage or recycling waste are gaining more support from ethical funds.
But many pension funds, particularly those of local authorities, have trouble finding a balance between ethics and the pressure to make consistently good returns. The recent 'outing' of the Church of England illustrates how easily even organisations with carefully defined personal, corporate or religious ethical standards can slip up.
What to look for
Ethical consumers are choosing to divest from suspect funds or invest in alternatives for a variety of reasons. Here are just a few examples.
Corrupt regimes
Ethical investors not only need to watch which companies are being invested in by their funds but also who is investing on their behalf.
A number of high street names including Barclays, HSBC and Lloyds have been fined for falling foul of regulators and anti-money laundering rules.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says that some major banking institutions don't do enough to prevent the movement of funds from 'high-risk' countries.
In its 2012-13 Anti-Money Laundering Report, the FCA said: "Around a third of banks, including the private banking arms of some major banking groups, appeared willing to accept very high levels of money laundering risk if the immediate reputational and regulatory risk was acceptable."
Global Witness, who campaign to prevent natural resource related corruption, claim that Barclays allowed suspect money to be moved from Equatorial Guinea by the President's son, Teodorin Obiang, into an Barclays account in Paris.
Obiang had been previously investigated in the US where he owns a 35 million USD Malibu mansion despite an official monthly salary of £4,200. He is currently wanted by French investigators.
HSBC has also been caught up in allegations of handling illicit funds. The global banking giant was recently fined 1.9 billion USD by US authorities for failing to maintain anti-money laundering controls, that saw cash from drug cartels, terrorists and pariah states laundered through its branches.
Defence companies
While companies making all or a majority of their profits from defence and weapons systems, such as BAE Systems, are an obvious no-no for the ethical investor, companies that supply components, themselves harmless, but then subsequently integrated into a defence or weapons product could also be considered unethical.
A sliding scale approach is adopted by the Church of England's Ethical Investment Advisory Group (EIAG) which bars investment in any companies involved with "landmines, cluster munitions, nuclear weapons and the processing, supply or storage of weapons-grade nuclear fissile materials" but allows investment in firms making less than 10% of revenue from conventional weapons.
In the last ten years a number of university investment funds have divested from defence companies after shareholdings were exposed under Freedom of Information laws.
Tobacco and alcohol
Whether or not to invest in tobacco and alcohol investments is normally an easy choice for the ethical investor. But when funds are indirectly managed such as with local authority pension funds it can be hard for beneficiaries to know exactly where funds are going.
One thing you can be sure of is that when investments in ethically dubious companies are discovered arguments about conflicts of interest, hypocrisy or unethical behaviour soon begin in town hall meetings.
One recent incident at a Shetland Islands Council meeting heard a councillor say buying shares in tobacco was "killing our beneficiaries". His opponent said he had, "an obsession towards [sic] ethical investment".
The Irish state pension fund, Scottish parliamentary pension scheme and a host of UK local authority pensions funds have invested in tobacco and alcohol companies.
Now that responsibility for public health measures and budgets has been transferred to local authorities it will be harder for councils to justify investments in tobacco and alcohol companies, although fund trustees, acting in the best interests of beneficiaries will have trouble moving away from stocks such as British American Tobacco that have performed strongly over the last decade.
Over 350 firms involved in mining and oil are listed on the London Stock Exchange which means investors looking to limit their impact on the climate will need to carefully monitor not only where their money is being invested but also who is investing for them.
A number of high street providers have been linked to controversial energy extraction and generation projects.
The extraction of oil from Canadian tar sands is a highly contentious environmental issue that Ethical Consumer calls "environmentally disastrous" and the Canadian Resources Minister calls "safe, with a negligible effect on emissions".
Ethical Consumer has highlighted HSBC, Barclays and RBS as three UK banks involved with financing activities related to tar sands production.
Banks are also heavily involved with coal.
According to research carried out by BankTrack, a global network that tracks the activities of international private financial institutions, HSBC underwrote fossil fuel bonds and shares worth £75 billion between 2010 and 2012.
Barclays and RBS are also mentioned in BankTrack's research relating to the financing of coal-powered energy projects.
Yann Louvel of BankTrack points out that it isn't just that funds aren't taking climate change seriously.
"Interestingly, almost all of the [institutions] in our ranking have made far-reaching statements regarding their commitment to combating climate change...however, the numbers show that their money is not where their mouth is."
Payday lenders
Having pilloried payday loans companies in the press the Church of England, recently embarrassingly discovered that its own pension fund had a small investment in big payday firm Wonga.
Members of the Social Housing Pension Scheme were also "shocked" recently on discovering that the fund held a small share in Provident Financial, while many of its member landlords were actively campaigning against the targeting of payday loans at social tenants.
The argument put forward by fund managers in this case was that the overall investment in these companies was very small, normally less than 0.1%.
However, for many investors their personal principles of ethical investment are more sacred than a small stake in an unethical company.
As the ethical investment market grows bigger, investors can hope that they are able to wield increasing influence upon companies in which they take a share.


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How can China provide income security for its rapidly aging population?
The authors discuss key choices policy makers face about China's pension system in the face of a rapidly aging population. They describe the problems the current pay-as-you-go system faces in the near and long term and simulate policy options for solving those problems. They find that simple design changes are necessary but not sufficient conditions for making the pension system sustainable. Partial funding is necessary to avoid large increases in future contribution rates. They investigate the impact of the old-age system and economic growth of a multipillar system that includes a modest mandatory tax-financed- basic benefit plus a mandatory fully-funded defined- contribution scheme. Implementation of a partially funded multipillar pensions system must go hand in hand with reform of the financial sector and restructured investment procedures that emphasize the"right"mix of competition, diversification, and regulation. Otherwise, China's pension reform will ultimately fail.
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What is gluten?
Gluten is one of the proteins found in certain grains. When consumed, this protein triggers an autoimmune response (akin to an allergic reaction) in those individuals who are gluten-intolerant. The gluten protein is present in wheat, barley, and rye, and it contaminates other foods grown near these grains.
Since these are common grains in a Western European diet, it's difficult to avoid them without learning a new skill: carefully reading the labels on food products. The ingredients of most processed foods you're likely to find at the market contain hidden gluten, all of which should be avoided while on a gluten-free diet. It's very important to learn what to look for to avoid gluten in your diet.
Wheat contains gluten
The proteins in wheat are called gliadin and gluten. Wheat can be found in "graham flour", "farina", "matzo", "seitan" ("wheat meat"), wheat berries, wheat germ, wheat grass, wheat gluten, wheat nut, wheat starch. Wheat is one of the major allergens and will usually warrant a special label. Watch for it. Types of wheat include Bulgur, Durum, Einkorn, Emmer, Kamut, Semolina, Spelt.
Barley contains gluten
The protein in barley is called hordein. Barley is present in many foods under the labels of "malt", "flavorings", and "colorings". This one is tricky since barley is not a major allergen and won't have a special label. Read carefully.
Rye contains gluten
The protein in rye is called secalin. Rye is commonly fermented for many types of alcohol. Rye is not a major allergen so you'll need to read carefully to find it. Rye breads normally contain a large amount of wheat, by the way.
Oats may or may not contain gluten
The protein in oats is called avenin. Oats are found in oat bran, oat fiber, and oat gum.
Officially oats are gluten-free. However, 10% of all people who are gluten intolerant react to them because the proteins are very similar. Most avoid eating them because most oats (gluten-free or not) are heavily cross-contaminated with wheat.
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Hurling crowds hit by Six Nations clash
FEWER than 14,000 paying customers watched the first round of Allianz Hurling League Division 1 games over the weekend as it came off a clear second best to rugby.
Despite a sustained marketing campaign for the leagues and a reduction in ticket prices, stands were left largely empty on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon.
The biggest attendance was the repeat of last year's All-Ireland final between Tipperary and Kilkenny at Semple Stadium. But despite the intense rivalry between these neighbours, only 9,465 attended.
Waterford and Dublin served up a thriller in Walsh Park but the estimate of the host county board was that just 2,500 paid to watch it.
Pairc Ui Chaoimh was cavernous as just 1,406 watched last year's beaten finalists Cork finish with five points to spare against Offaly. In Pearse Stadium, barely 600 paid in to see Galway trounce Wexford.
The figures will disappoint officials who have put innovative ticketing packages together and have driven a more sustained media campaign in the weeks building up to the opening weekend. The reduction in admission prices from €15 to €13 looks like it has not had an impact either.
There were mitigating factors attached to such paltry attendances. The three Sunday fixtures clashed with Ireland's Six Nations match against France.
TG4 showed delayed coverage (to accommodate the Munster match in the Magners League) of Galway v Wexford and deferred coverage of Waterford v Dublin.
Weather was another factor, especially for those who might have stayed away from Semple Stadium.
GAA officials won't be too discouraged, because the football league fixtures last weekend were better attended across the board.
Traditionally, attendances for league hurling matches improve towards the end of the campaign when the weather improves.
Meanwhile, attention turns this weekend to Croke Park and how Dublin's marketing drive to hit 50,000 for their double bill against All-Ireland football and hurling champions Cork and Tipperary will fare. Organisers are hoping that sales will be brisk in the two to three days leading up to Saturday night.
It has been estimated that up to 20,000 tickets have been sold to date.
Dublin are offering attendance to the four Croke Park events over the next two months for €45.
Three of the games are taking place on Saturday nights, but the football game against Mayo is still fixed for a Sunday afternoon. Dublin had tried to persuade Mayo to play on Friday night, sandwiched between the All-Ireland club finals and the rugby international against England.
It was planned to have Dublin-born singer Imelda May as the musical attraction on the night. Now it looks like Horslips will be the entertainment for the Sunday game.
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Think for a second – how many items of clothing do you own that you never wear? or wear so rarely that your closet is beginning to seem more like a storage unit? If the answer is too many or too much then consider each of these five reasons to start slowing your cloth consumption with deep thought and care.
The hardest hitting topic when it comes to producing food for the world to eat and if you haven't noticed it already – it boasts a direct correlation to your wardrobe as well. It is also common knowledge by now (or should be) that cotton is the heaviest polluter with its many pesticides, insecticides and fertilizers. Not forgetting to mention the negative social impacts such as suicides of farmers and large corporations forcing people off of their lands all for the sake of our love affair with t-shirts. GMO cotton brings in a whole other slew of problems that are only just beginning to surface…
Cotton surely isn't the only natural fiber crop to blame. Silk, bamboo and the leather industry all share their dark side in the closet.
Possible solutions: purchase fibers, yarns and cloth from organically produced crops from as close to your home as possible. Fibershed is setting a good example in California as to the growing and raising of locally produced fibers along with establishing an ever growing list of creative artisans that turn the fibers into works of art. A greater momentum is needed if we are to respect ecological farming methods! The controversial hemp bast fibers should be allowed into production, support it whenever and wherever you can.
Natural sources vs. fossil fuel based plastics
First look at the bottom line: most natural sources of fiber can be composted, poly fleece can only be recycled at best. At its worst, upon washing, thousands of tiny particles are released unseen into the waste water which goes out to the sea, to local rivers and lakes, and eventually winds up in your fish fillet. It is garbage that continues to pollute with each wash and wear. Melting clothes down to form a park bench certainly isn't an option of disposal nor is burning a leather jacket tanned with chrome. Burning of plastic and leather gives off carcinogenic fumes – don't do it!
Possible solutions: Avoid clothing that combines multiple materials in one item and choose linen, hemp, organic cotton and vegetable or brain tanned leather when you can. The higher price is offset by the good you are doing not only for small farmers and the environment, but for your health as well.
Colorful dyes
A general rule of thumb, the harsher the color, the more toxic the dye. Color is beautiful, but overdoing it is very harmful to the earth. Synthetic dyes are a booming industry, yet they pollute fresh water and groundwater alike, they also cause serious health issues to factory workers and their families. Allergies, although not generally talked about in relation to synthetic dyes, are in fact out there – something else to think about when swaddling our beloved babies.
Possible solutions: choose plant dyed fabrics, better yet, embrace the fact that you can have color with no dyes at all! Did you know that organic color grown cotton can come in at least 14 shades?! Wool comes in so many colors of grey, brown, black, white, cream and fawn, that when blended, the natural hues and shades are endless. Nature is full of color with its harmonious color scheme, a handful of things stand out, much more stand in. Maybe we should stop trying to stand out like parrots and try blending into our local landscape. Be unique by using texture instead of color, wear complex knit stitches rather than the homogenous, dense machine knit that is so familiar to us all.
Handmade or mass produced
What to choose? Both have their virtues and limitations, the easiest option is usually to pick the latter. I ask, does it really need to be this way? Factory-made has the upside that the end product is cheaper, it sells well at the mall and it is a quick way to clothe yourself. Cheap, fast and easy. Where is the connection to the land, to the farmer, to the artist? Should it matter?
Possible solutions: after seven years of contemplation on the idea of sustainable clothing alone, I can honestly proclaim that a new era of cloth is on the horizon. Radical homemakers should not only learn to mend, they should learn to craft.
Take up knitting, spinning, weaving, leatherwork, felting – whatever it is that a keen interest finds you doing. Start small, one project at a time. Learning the basics of sewing takes no time at all if you believe that the lessons are invaluable. Tailoring remains for us the most difficult part of creating our clothes, trial and error helps us along the way. Perhaps custom seamstresses will once again be an occupation to hold in high regard, as well as shoe makers that make footwear on an individual (pair of feet) basis. If we are to minimize our use of resources, then customization is essential.
Deciding how much is enough is a very personal choice. As you start to simplify your life you will realize that you need less of everything – and this is wonderful news! Whittle your wardrobe down to a few pairs of pants, shoes and sweaters, can't you feel the liberation coming soon?
The solution: You must fully embrace simplicity in order to desire less. Experiences are more valuable than items on a shelf and yes, you can wear the same pair of pants more than two days in a row and still be clean and fashionable. Minimalism is not about being poor or having dull taste, it simply means that you know where and when to stop/reduce consuming.
If any of these five reasons to start slowing your cloth consumption strike a fiber with you, by all means examine your closet and see if there isn't something (or twenty) that you would like to give away. Purge, little by little, then create new clothing until you are completely at peace with your wardrobe and with yourself.
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BRISBANE will take on the best midfield in the AFL without blue chip on-baller Simon Black, who is set to spend one more week in the reserves.
The Lions will resist the temptation to throw the classy midfielder back into the engine room for Sunday's clash with premiers Sydney at the SCG, where Swans co-captain Jarrad McVeigh will celebrate his 200-game milestone.
Black has played two matches in the NEAFL in his comeback from a knee injury and racked up a total of 50 disposals in limited minutes.
But Brisbane want the triple premiership star to play a full game in the reserves before being elevated back into the seniors, regardless of their growing casualty ward, who they are playing or their 2-3 win-loss record.
The Lions prefer to have a 100 per cent fit Black available for the 16 games to follow rather than rush him back for the showdown with the Swans and risk further injury.
Brisbane will be rank outsiders against the Swans but are a sneaky chance of beating West Coast at the Gabba the following round, so keeping their powder dry with Black could reap dividends.
The Lions reserves play the Swans at 9.30am on Sunday at the SCG.
Brisbane's midfield has been ravaged by injuries, with Daniel Rich (shoulder), Claye Beams (knee) and Jared Polec (ankle) all out of action.
Brisbane defender Matt Maguire (leg) is unlikely to play against the Swans while Pearce Hanley will be rushed back after serving a one-match suspension last weekend.
The Lions' depleted on-ball division will face a mighty midfield led by McVeigh, who is enjoying a stellar start to the season for a Sydney team that is fifth on the ladder with four wins from five starts.
Along with Josh Kennedy, Dan Hannebery, Ryan O'Keefe and Kieren Jack, McVeigh has been a model of consistency in 2013, averaging 25 disposals a match and kicking a team-high 11 goals.
The 28-year-old also averaged 25 touches a game throughout 2012, which finished with McVeigh holding the premiership cup aloft at the MCG on grand final day.
McVeigh said he was in career-best form ahead of the clash with Brisbane.
"I think I've probably had my best pre-season running-wise and skill-wise and I've really improved in those areas and I think that's led into a good start to the season," he said.
"I think this has been my most consistent start to a year but we're only five games in, so the really good players play that (way) for the whole year."
McVeigh said missing out on Sydney's triumphant 2005 grand final side was the catalyst for a career revival.
"I sat down after '05 and the coaches were really disappointed in me and that really drove me to want to get better," he said.
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THE good news is Bryce Gibbs is set to re-sign with Carlton, ending months of speculation about his future.
The bad news is a civil war could erupt at board level, continuing months of speculation about the club's future.
Gibbs' management and Blues football boss Andrew McKay are understood to be tidying up the final sticking points in a contract probably worth about $500,000 a season, with $50,000 depending on other variables.
An announcement could be made within a fortnight.
It's welcome news at a club which has had a topsy-turvy season.
The Blues play St Kilda on Monday night at Etihad Stadium and a loss would be — and it is said every other week at Carlton — devastating for this occasionally proud football club.
Things have gone haywire under coach Mick Malthouse.
Blues fans must be disillusioned — and confused.
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Off the field, there is a whiff of blood in the air.
And the worst case imaginable is possible, and that is a Pratt v Mathieson board showdown.
The two billionaires — Jeanne Pratt and Bruce Mathieson — are not close and Pratt is not entirely satisfied with the club's direction.
She — and others — were not happy about Mathieson's outspoken comments made after Round 1 and after the loss to Melbourne.
That Mathieson is not a board member and pulls the strings from Queensland has also prompted questions for the board, namely: Who is running this club?
It is a cluttered leadership at the Blues.
Stephen Kernahan was president, and he had three vice presidents — Mark LoGiudice, Pratt and businessman Ryan Trainor.
The club announced two weeks ago LoGiudice would replace Kernahan in June, which prompted Trainor to resign, while Pratt remains in her position.
A smooth transition from Kernahan to LoGiudice might suddenly not be so smooth.
LoGiudice has strong support from Mathieson — it is said he rang Mathieson seeking his blessing — and certainly Pratt and her gang on the board, which includes son-in-law Raphael Geminder and billionaire Zac Fried, initially supported LoGiudice's selection.
Pratt is understood to be wavering.
It's understood she recently approached former vice-president Richard Newton and asked him to consider returning to the club.
It's too early to speculate if a ticket will be formed to challenge the leadership, but you'd suspect Pratt wouldn't be asking Newton to come back and cut up the crayfish at the monthly board meetings.
Remember, too, there has been murmurings for two months about a board challenge, and names such as Tom Elliott and former player Fraser Brown have been linked to a possible takeover, which both have softly denied.
Tom's father John Elliott and Mathieson are not friends, and in fact John Elliott savaged Mathieson after he recently called for Kernahan and chief executive Greg Swan to immediately resign. It's also known the Elliotts and Jeanne Pratt are close.
Mathieson might plough millions into the club, but there are some at the Blues who thinks he is destabilising and that if he disappeared, the club would be all the better for it.
But now, of course, Mathieson has his man as chairman-elect in LoGiudice.
An extraordinary general meeting might not be a terrible outcome, either. It could finally reduce the board from current number of 12 to a more manageable six or seven and in doing so rid the club of factions on the board.
As for Newton, who served under Kernahan as vice-president for several years and was once tipped to be Kernahan's replacement as president, he might suddenly have a massive decision to make.
He did not return calls last night.
BAGS of 11 goals or more brings back Saturday afternoon memories from the likes Lockett, Dunstall, Ablett and Modra.
For some reason, I can remember Lockett's 10.7 against Carlton in Round 2, 1989, as clear as Ablett's 14 at the MCG versus Essendon in 1993, Dunstall's 17 against Richmond in 1992 and Modra's 13 against the Blues in 1994.
I wasn't at Moorabbin for Lockett's haul. I was instead at Windy Hill for a pedestrian game between Essendon and Melbourne, won by the Bombers by 26 points.
Leaving Windy Hill, a man listening to the radio said Lockett had just marked in front of Stephen Silvagni and was lining up to kick his 10th with only moments to play.
Lockett did kick the winner, the Saints won by four points, and Lockett started the season with bags of nine, 10 and eight on the way to 70 goals from the first nine rounds.
West Coast's Josh Kennedy kicked 11 goals on Sunday, 11 straight, to take his season tally to 24.
He trails Port Adelaide's Jay Schulz who has 25.
And, yes, this after eight rounds of footy.
At the same time in 1989, Lockett had 58 goals. He would kick 12 against West Coast in Round 9 and when people whinge about the loss of the full-forward, season 1989 could be Exhibit A.
Dunstall finished the season with 138 goals, which included two hauls of 11, a nine, three eights and three sevens. He finished equal fourth in the Brownlow Medal on 16 votes, made up of just two best on grounds.
Amazing voting, really. It means he wasn't given maximum votes in either of his nine-goal performance or eight-goal performances.
Kennedy's effort is a miracle in today's football and deserving of three Brownlow votes
Flooded backlines, two on ones, pressure on the midfields and more avenues to goal doesn't allow for double-digit goals from an individual.
The Eagles had 11 goalkickers on their way to 30 goals for the match.
And what a difference accurate kicking makes. They kicked 30.8 against mediocre opposition, but it followed scores of 7.12, 12.17, 7.8 and 4.8 in their previous four games.
As much as it was a commanding performance, the Eagles and Kennedy by extension can be accused of being flat-track bullies.
Their four wins have been against the Western Bulldogs at home, Melbourne, St Kilda and now GWS.
They have lost to Fremantle, Carlton, Geelong and Port Adelaide.
They beat the poor teams and succumb to the better teams, although the Carlton loss wasn't exactly to one of the league's better performers.
The positive is they are in the eight with a healthy percentage of 131.8.
The negative is they face Collingwood, North Melbourne and Hawthorn in their next three outings.
We'll find out soon enough if they are fair dinkum or feeders on bottom dwellers.
By the way, when St Kilda beat Carlton in '89, Lockett's 10.7 was from St Kilda's total score of 13.18, playing on Stephen Silvagni.
How times have changed.
1. THE CHAD. Discussion on Sunday about the best player at the 50-game mark, and if we're talking about the modern era, then Chard Wingard rates better than the likes of fellow high forwards such as Steve Johnson and Paul Chapman, Bulldog and Tiger Nathan Brown, and Mark LeCras. He can do everything and most of all at times when games are at their tightest. He is a big-moment player who kicks goals and he is just about the most important player on the ground.
2. MUMS LOVING THEIR JOSH KENNEDY. One kicked 11 goals, the other pushed for best afield against the Hawks on Friday night. Sydney's Kennedy had the best stats imaginable for a midfielder: 36 disposals, 23 contested disposals, 11 tackles and 10 clearances. Could he a smokie for a Brownlow? Three games of plus 30 disposals and another three games plus 27 disposals. His problem is Dan Hannebery has nailed some big games, as he did again on Friday night
3. RYAN GRIFFEN. Tom Liberatore will likely get the votes, but this bloke gets a pat as well. Not as efficient as he usually is (went at just 45 per cent), but 12 of his 20 possessions were contested. Career-high 15 tackles and only the third time he has accumulated more than 10 tackles in a game in his 190-game career. Elite on the outside, Griffen is proving to be an elite all-round player with the responsibility of captain also.
4. CALE HOOKER. If the All Australian was squad as being selected now, Hooker would have one of the positions as a key tall. The Bombers wanted to off-load him to West Coast a year ago, but Hooker said no, he wanted to prove himself at Bomber-land. Takes the best or second-best key forward each week and has become a marking sensation. Taken 16, 10, 9, 10, 15, 3, 13 and another 10 on the weekend. Some are as the clock winds down, some come when the Bombers criss-cross across half-back, and some come in packs. Whatever. He is one the reasons why Carlisle stays as a forward.
5. JAMES AISH. When in Brisbane's position, you look to the future and Aish has been standout this year, not just at the Lions, but across the competition for first-year players. Aish, Paparone and Mayes will be strong contributors for many years, and let's hope they recommit to the Lions when contract talks begin. Missed Aish in my SuperCoach team and now it's too late.
6. BUDDY. Love him on the burst and still love him when he's kicking points, for he's compulsive viewing either way. His two goals in the final quarter came after seven behinds in the first three quarters, and they were vintage Franklin, especially the first one. A drop punt from 55m and the Swans didn't look back. And did you see him getting mobbed by his teammates? So much for all the talk about how he's not fitting in to the bloods culture.
7. THE PINK MCG. Other than Anzac Day, there's not a more emotional game on the calendar. Another tick for footy in the community.
Honourable mentions: Impey on Ballantyne, Nathan Fyfe, Trengove in the ruck, Jack and McVeigh as forwards, King Tutt's key goals, Tom Williams on one leg, Dom Tyson's class, Tommy Rockliff is a star, so is Callan Ward, and so is Dyson Heppell.
1. THE BUMP. Why-o-why after the week we all experienced, not least Adelaide's Tom Lynch who has a busted jaw, did players lose their heads? Liam Jones is a dead-set goner, Mark LeCras should be embarrassed for crunching Will Hoskin-Elliott a week after returning, Paul Chapman was plainly stupid lifting the elbow, Paul Duffield got Chad Wingard late and Jarryd Roughead took the risk - in his eyes took it fairly and responsibly - and collected former teammate Ben McGlynn in the head. Feel for Roughead only, because the other three had serious intent.
2. ADAM GOODES. Extraordinary footballer but also an extraordinary actor. He took a dive on Friday night after a Hawthorn player ran across his path as the Hawks took the ball out of the backline. It was captured briefly on camera and it showed Goodes wheeling back as if he had been hit with a sledge hammer. Perhaps it's time the AFL starts issuing fines for acting, starting with the dual Brownlow Medallist.
3. GWS GIANTS. False dawn after the victory over Sydney in Round 1 and Sunday was as bad as we've seen. Those commentators predicting a tsunami of talent from Sydney's west can rest easy for a while. Coach Leon Cameron said his players didn't "hang tough''. He could've easily said worse, such as pathetic and embarrassing. They were wiped from Subiaco, giving up 19 goals in the second half, telling us the long journey is still longer than we thought.
4. AL CLARKSON. He's a snarly man isn't he? This time it was Tom Harley on the end when he accused the Channel Seven commentator of having a Geelong leaning after Harley said Jarryd Roughead was in trouble for his hit on Ben McGlynn. Leigh Matthews and Jason Dunstall also offered than Roughead could be suspended, but nothing from Clarkson on those two former Hawks greats. At least Clarko didn't swear. The last time he was annoyed with a media person, he called him a c...head.
5. JAKE CARLISLE. What can be done about the big man? I think the answer is an easy one: Put him to the backline. Clearly, he's given up on being a forward and coach Mark Thompson must do what's best for the team. The frustration is obvious. Wrestling players who verbal him is the sure sign Carlisle has let the opposition, let everything, get into his head. At least playing the Swans next gives Mark Thompson a reason to send him back to help counter Sydney's forward line.
6. DANYLE PEARCE. Took it from the coach and it obviously wasn't the first time Pearce has made the same error, because coaches don't usually leave the box to deliver a personal spray. It looked like, but not confirmed, that Ross Lyon was stressing the point he doesn't like Pearce going for the ball one-handed. He's one of those players, Pearce, that when it works it looks classy, and when it doesn't, it looks horrible. That said, Pearce was one of several issues for the Dockers who, it must be said, didn't have McPharlin or Dawson at the back.
7. INFRACTION NOTICES. Jungle drums are beating Essendon players might receive show-cause letters from ASADA which has the capacity to rip the heart out of Essendon and the competition. Feel for the players if true, for their faith was placed in the hands of people who needed to be trusted. If it does happen, it won't be the end of the matter. Expect strong legal opposition from the players which might end up in court.
Dishonourable mentions: The byes, hate them. The free to Stu Crameri at the end, hated it.
@mickbrennan20: Underrated role last night from JayKennedyHarris only kept Murphy to 15 touches and he kicked 2 rippers#risingstar
@Marajax: LIKE Jetta doubled his tackle count for 3Y in one game DIS. split round = washing car mowing lawn shopping #nowheretohide
@gregp3000: Dislike a lot of the AFL's scheduling this year – Monday nights are bad enough but to have it in a split round?
@cmanifis: likes jk 11 straight. Dislikes the amount of time katich spent on the ground as a runner.
@aussiedutchman: Like - Dee's (bar j watts) effort. Dislike - The amount of bumps to the head.
@jrulach: Dislike Bombers lack of a plan B. Completely impotent up forward yet no changes are made in game.
@mickobrien83: Likes all the player's mums out there who have sacrificed so much so their sons could achieve their goals...!
@blitznu: L: dees being in the game now.D: its so bloody stressful being in the game.L:2day break between rounds D:1 game on Sunday
@asoufan96: Like: Good week to be a Josh Kennedy Dislike: Monday night footy and Split bye rounds. Just take a week off!
@dannnnryan: dislike: how overrated nic naitanui is... He averages 2 marks a game
@b0ycee: like, New contract for Josh Jenkins & a fantastic indigenous rd guernsey designed by McLeod. dislike, bye rounds
@smokiedawson: Dislike: the 'below-the-knees-sliding-rule'. It penalises players who are attacking the football & inconsistently applied
@ben_s_downey: Like: @Jacksontrengove with an incredible last quarter. Only 2 days between another round starting
@pedrossa87: Like:- Aish, Taylor, Paparone Dislike:- lions rebuilding for what seems the 4th year in a row
@jimmybennett18: dislike the split round. Disliked it in round one. Disliked it this week & will dislike it for the next 2 weeks
@mattpolo8: big dislike: the terrible ball tosses from bound umps and bounce ups from fld umps. Enough is enough.
@SidebySide: L: BCNA - what a fabulous site it was. In awe of the women D: the byes - don't get me started #hateit
@VibeRadioShow: Dislike - Brian Taylor spending the 1st Qtr dogs vs dees paying out on umpires, Grow up and Call the game #noumpiresnogame
@ryant56: like: Dom Tyson. Best player under 21 in comp. dislike: split rounds having Monday and Thursday games
@kanga37: like Eurovision scheduled alongside Dogs v Dees. More talent in the Polish milkmaids than on the entire field
@BeccaHayne: L: The Crameri free kick...unprintable response in the pub. D: Having a bye after 8 rounds. Season spluttering along.
@Matthew_Dower: Like: Dom tyson, best game for Melbourne, possibly for his career to date. Contention for votes. Put the critics to bed.
@realpaulhogan: dislikes: when your team has the bye. No emotional investment. Who won this weekend?
@coops5585: like: Chad Wingard. Already in the top few most entertaining and best players in the league..
@matywubla: LIKE 11 straight is a phenomenal performance! JK couldn't miss. Even the lamb shanks went through! Amazing
@swuchat: Dislike: WCE took 123 marks against GWS, one player in the team failed to take one - NicNat. Not good enough for $4m man
@monbug63: Libba's game against the Dee's & Tom Williams heroic last quarter effort, dislike blowouts!
@Crooksy18: L. Brendan McCartney having a winner at @FlemingtonVRC and the @MCG on the same day. Love that I backed both
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Hey Ladies,
I had mentioned some recipes to Gamer_Princess and thought I would post them up here for everyone that is interested. And if you have any favorite recipes you want to add please feel free to add them. I am always looking out for new recipes to try out
Angel Hair Stuffed Bell Peppers
1lb ground beef 11/2 tbsp worcestershire sauce 8 bell peppers assorted colors
8 oz angel hair pasta, broken in half and cooked
25.5 oz marinara sauce (I used tomato sauce) 1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
1 1/2 c mozzarella cheese, grated salt & black pepper to taste
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.2) Remove the tops and seeds from the bell peppers. Chop the tops of the peppers into bite sized pieces (I finely chopped them so I could sneak veggies in on DS). Arrange peppers in a casserole dish with the bell pepper standing up.3) In a medium skillet,cook the beef with the chopped bell pepper tops until cooked through. Season with salt and black pepper. Set aside. 4) In a bowl, combine browned beef and chopped peppers, cooked pasta, worcestershire sauce, 2 cups of marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.5) Spoon equal amounts of the mixture into each pepper Mix the remaining marinara sauce with italian seasoning in a bowl and spoon over the peppers.6) Top with mozzarella cheese and bake for 30-40 min. Refrigerate any leftovers.
I only used 4 bell peppers and ended up with pasta mixture leftover and it tasted fine on its own. So delicious!!!
This is my go to sauce for spaghetti, lasgna, and or baked ziti
1 to 1 1/2 lbs of ground beef 1 medium sweet onion finely chopped
2-29oz cans of tomato sauce 1 tsp basil 1 tsp italian seasoning
2-3 tsps of oregano leaves (I usually add a little more after it has had some time to cook) 1/4-1/2 tsp minced garlic salt&black pepper to taste
Brown the ground beef and onion. Drain and then add the remaining ingredients listed above. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 30-60min.
Not only do I usually add a touch more of oregano, basil, minced garlic, and italian seasoning.
Chicken Loraine
2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 6-8 boneless skinless chicken tenders
1 tbsp white vinegar 2-16 oz cans of chicken broth
1 sm white or yellow onion finely chopped
minced garlic (don't use more than 2 cloves)
3-4 chicken gravy mixes black pepper to taste
Spray large deep cooking pot/pan with non-stick spray and turn it on medium on the stove top. Add the chicken and onion to the pan. You want the chicken to be white on both sides before you add the broth. Once chicken is white on both sides, add the chicken broth, black pepper, minced garlic, white vinegar. (You made need a little more chicken broth as you want the chicken to be totally covered) You want to bring this mixture to a boil and once brought to a boil then turn down to medium low. I usually let this mixture cook on the stove top for a good 30-45min. The chicken is usually very tender and begins to fall apart. Then I slowly one gravy mix at a time to make sure it is all incorporated before adding another mix. I use a whisk to help make sure I don't end up with lumps in the gravy.
I serve this with those steamfresh bags that already has the rice and veggies mixed in (veggies like peas, carrots, and corn). It is so good and one of our son's favorite meals. I also serve it with croissants.
Mongolian Beef/Mongolian Chicken
: 1 lb of flank steak or sirloin steak cut into thin strips (or 1 lb of chicken cut into chunks) In a sealable plastic bag knead together the meat and the following ingredients: 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp corn starch 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable/peanut oil 2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 dashes of white pepper (you can use black pepper instead). Then let this sit in the fridge for at least an hour, the longer you let it marinade the better it tastes.
: 2 tsp of vegetable oil 1/2 tsp minced ginger 1 tbsp chopped or minced garlic 1/2 c soy sauce 1/2 c water 3/4 c dark brown sugar (I only use 1/2 c though otherwise it is too sweet)
Make sauce by heating vegetable oil in a medium sauce pan over med/low heat. Don't get the oil too hot or you'll get a major splatter when adding liquids. Add ginger and garlic to the pan and quickly add the liquids (soy sauce and water), then raise the heat to medium. Add the brown sugar to the liquid and boil the sauce for 2-3 min or until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat.
Preparing to cook the beef or chicken: I spray my pan with non-stick spray and take the meat out of the bag and cook the meat on medium heat until it is done (should only take a few minutes or so). If the meat starts to stick then I slowly add some of sauce above but not all of it at once. Once the meat is done, I add some thinly sliced onions, match stick carrots, pea pods, broccoli etc. and make sure those are cooked to my liking. I then add the rest of the sauce and half of a mongolian beef mix packet when adding this to the mixture make sure you use a small strainer otherwise it will be super spicy (I let some of the spices in but not all of them because then it is so spicy)until the sauce thickens up and serve over rice. (The Mongolian Beef Mix is made by a company called Sun Bird, I can only find it when I go to my parents home in Ohio. Here is their website
Sun-Bird� Asian Seasonings. Asian cooking with seasoning mixes and sauce mixes. � Seasonings
I serve this over rice or noodles. I usually serve this with either store bought or homemade chicken egg rolls (I promise that recipe will follow tomorrow). I also like to have some nuttiness to this, so I put a handful of roasted peanuts over my serving/portion.
Sorry ladies, I am getting tired and will add some more recipes tomorrow. Have a sick kiddo in the house (pretty sure he has strep throat) and trying to get back in the swing of things after not sleeping very well last night. I think I am also just a little frustrated because I haven't had sex in over a week and it is driving me crazy!!! I think if we just had sex already then AF would come already!!!! Sorry for my side note rant there
I also apologize if anything is misspelled for whatever reason right now, my fingers don't want to type the right keys on the keyboard.
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Suspected shooter Jared Lee Loughner will continue receiving treatment at a Missouri psychiatric facility, a judge ruled in San Diego on Monday.
Loughner, 23, is accused of killing six and injuring 13, including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, in a shooting spree at a Safeway Shopping center in Tucson on Jan. 8, 2011.
Following the shootings, a judge ordered that Loughner be treated at a psychiatric facility in Missouri, where he has been forcefully medicated.
Loughner has been deemed incompetent to stand trial for 49 felony counts. Loughner has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.
Loughner, who as been diagnosed as schizophrenic, is said to be making progress with the medication.
U.S. District Judge Nicholas Burns ruled Monday that Loughner would continue receiving forced treatment at the psychiatric prison for another four months, at which time the case would be reviewed again.
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The original ruling by the judge is that Loughner needed to be fit to stand trial by June 7, or more long-term options would be considered.
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This is probably the stupidest thing I've seen all day… so of course I had to share it with you!
How many people does it take to stop a plane in Grand Theft Auto V.
Paradox Studios has had a busy period, releasing Hearts of Iron IV in June and Stellaris just the month before. They are both fantastic achievements – two high quality products in close succession. Stellaris, specifically, represents a new direction for Paradox, which is known for its historically grounded games such as Crusader Kings, Victoria, and Europa Universalis. This time someone in Paradox must have decided, "let's make some stuff up and put it in space" – and it's a good thing they did.
Posted by: dwilson
Category: PC, Strategy, Uncategorized
June 6 (D-day!) marked the release of Paradox Studios' Hearts of Iron 4, the venerable World War II simulator. I've had a long love-hate relationship with this strategy series going back a decade or so. Love, in that in captures one of the most tumultuous periods of human history and lets you jump in wherever you please – feel like playing as the Dominican Republic? Sure, go nuts. Hate, in that, the game's complexities, though adding strategic depth, make it nightmarish to approach at times. It is a series not for the casual strategist, but more for the armchair Pattons and Eisenhowers.
Posted by: dwilson
Category: Adventure, History, PlayStation, Ubisoft, XBox
Tags: Assassin's Creed
Assassin's Creed is a franchise that has been struggling to justify its own existence of late. Despite its plethora of available material covering the entire breadth of human history – we have seen the Crusades, the Renaissance, the Golden Age of Piracy, and now, the height of Pax Britannica – the franchise seems at times to be stagnant and lacking originality. Why is that?
Posted by: dwilson
Category: Adventure, First-Person Shooters, RPG
Tags: fallout, ghost recon, grand theft auto, metal gear solid, open world, RPG, witcher 3
Open world! Go where you please!
This was the promise of the future. What we wouldn't have given back in the days of Donkey Kong Country to have been able to free roam across DK Island with the promise of new levels to be had… new loot (and bonus level barrels, of course). Back in those days, theera of the 1990s when the video game hobby was really finding its feet and jumping into an obscure late-night tv commercial thing to a generational standard – oh what amazing machines our Super Nintendos and our Segas were – we were fixed on pre-determined path by our video game designer overlords. Except for the occasional warp pipe, we progressed from level one, to two… to three.
Posted by: dwilson
Category: News, PC, PlayStation, Wii U, XBox
Tags: E3
So another E3 has come and gone, and with it we are witness to whole slew of new and exciting things. This year we certainly were not left wanting, with some of the biggest footage including titles like Fallout 4 and Uncharted 4 (those particular captured my interest the most). But overall, what else did we learn?
Posted by: dwilson
Category: Humour
Tags: Assassin's Creed, sports, superheroes
What happens when a bunch of superheroes, video game characters, and even the odd Fantasy book character get together for a soccer match?
Check it out.
Posted by: dwilson
Category: Humour
Tags: mario
When put this way… Mario is just.. well, an awful guy. After decades of goomba stomping, we have never stopped to consider just exactly what we were doing to Bowser's stormtroopers – those waves of Koopa that swarmed the mushroom kingdom. Top marks to the guy who created this gem of a series which points out how comical Mario would be in our world.
Posted by: dwilson
Category: Bethesda Softworks, PC, PlayStation, RPG, XBox
It is no secret that Fallout 3 was one of my favourites. Fallout: New Vegas appealed to many, and although I enjoyed it, it never quite struct the same resonant chord with me that Fallout 3 did. However, the success of both made a sequel inevitable…
Posted by: mwilson
Category: Uncategorized
Would you want a gamer for President? According to Senator Ted Cruz if he were to be elected to the White House, America would have exactly that.


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Essentially an "urban inn," our hotel offers seven unique guest rooms located above our bustling cafe. The spaces and furnishings were designed by Talin Spring of Spring Finn & Co to create a welcoming setting for the experience of our visitors using natural materials such as hardwood, brass, textiles, velvets, grass, and leather.
Our Cafe and Restaurant are the heart of Alma and your kitchen and dining room while staying in the hotel. We welcome all guests to ask us for anything they wish, we will do our best to satisfy all requests.
The Mississippi riverfront is our back yard with beautiful views, walking paths, nearby bike rental and convenient access to downtown. Great local destinations include the Stone Arch Bridge, Guthrie Theater, US Bank Stadium, and Mill City Museum, to name only a few. Our staff can guide you to any city sights, attractions, and restaurants, starting with our award-winning Restaurant and all-day Cafe.
The following features can be found in all guest rooms:
Custom-designed furniture, handmade from local white oak by Marvin Freitas of Form Co.
All-natural cotton bedding and linens, custom hand woven wool throws.
American-made eco-friendly pillow top Keetsa mattresses with organic cotton covers
Down comforters and pillows (hypoallergenic upon request)
Spacious white and brass-tiled walk-in showers
Exclusive organic bath amenities by Bespoke Body & Wellness
Contemporary fabrics from Milan and London by Arjumand's World by Idarica Gazzoni and Jennifer Shorto, as well as hand-selected vintage fabrics and trimmings
Hardwood floors and hand-woven vintage rugs from Aubry Angelo unique to each room
Curated art including Japanese vintage calendars, woodblock prints from Lebanon, vintage wooden dessert molds, paintings, pottery, drawings, and photography sourced in Central Asia, Argentina, Delhi, Paris, and Minneapolis
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I'm told this dog looks like me.
If you don't know what I look like, you'll just have to imagine how I must look.
Ugly? Adorable? Uglorable!
November 14th, 2011 — carnivorans, kento's posts, pets, videos
I'm told this dog looks like me.
If you don't know what I look like, you'll just have to imagine how I must look.
August 15th, 2009 — carnivorans, kento's posts, videos
June 1st, 2008 — carnivorans, kento's posts, pets, rodents, videos
May 31st, 2008 — baby animals, carnivorans, kento's posts, pets, videos
I plan to change web hosts today, if anything weird happens, that is probably why! If all goes well, there won't be a thing to notice but faster page loads!
Edit: I'm sorry for all the trouble this has caused! I have decided to move back. I guess this was another learning experience???
May 19th, 2008 — animals, carnivorans, kento's posts, pets, via
There was a very large political rally in my hometown of Portland, Oregon yesterday, and I wanted to see what the crowd was like. I wasn't looking for anything to post here, but I really like this picture!
Via Ryan Harvey's Flickr photostream.
(I'm all for political discourse and activism, but please don't make any political comments, a comment made on an animal blog is not going change anybody's mind.)
April 23rd, 2008 — animals, carnivorans
I hope this picture isn't already on all of the cute/funny pictures of animals blogs. It's one that I think people would love!
Via zoomar's Flickr Photostream!
April 22nd, 2008 — animals, kento's posts, pinnipeds, via
I wonder if this guy is friends with blobfish?
I love elephant seals, I think I could post dozens of them without it ever getting old!
Via flavor32′s Flickr Photostream!
April 6th, 2008 — carnivorans, kento's posts, via
I think there was a joke headline in Sim City 3000 that went "Missing Dalmatian Spotted," or "Rare Cheetah Spotted," it doesn't really work as well without that element of elusiveness.
Via Marieke Kuijpers's Flickr photostream
April 5th, 2008 — animals, carnivorans, kento's posts, via
… hahahahaha
From the Flickr photo description.
Via Yngrich's Flickr photostream.
March 30th, 2008 — animal alphabet, animals, birds, carnivorans, kento's posts, mammals, meta, reptiles and amphibians, via
This is my first attempt at creating an animal alphabet. I've tried to make sure everything on the list is somewhat obscure, but also somewhat notable! You probably know about some of these creatures, but did you know about all of them? Let me know!
Some descriptions are shorter than others because either there isn't that much information on them, or just because I might have forgot to put more information in. I'll probably augment some of these descriptions later. I was kind of anxious to post this!
The axolotl is a neotenic species of salamander, a salamander that does not go through metamorphosis. While it resembles the texas cave salamander that the BBC's Planet Earth made famous, the two are not closely related, the texas cave salamander coming from a lungless family of salamanders. The axolotl does have lungs, but part of the resemblance between the two species comes from their external gills that they retain as adults.
Axolotls are critically endangered in the wild, being only native to two lakes, one of which has been drained by humans to prevent flooding. Despite their status as a critically endangered, they are kept as pets and used by scientists, largely because they are easy to breed.
The bongo is a large forest antelope native to Central and Western Africa.
Pictured is an eastern bongo, an endangered species only found in Kenya, with more animals in captivity than believed to be in the wild.
The Coati is a relative of the raccoon that are native to Southern North America, Central America, and Northern South America. They are omnivores, eating mostly insects and fruit, but are noted as being one of the few animals that can eat large tarantulas.
The dik-dik are a small antelope native to eastern and southern Africa. They weigh 3 to 6 kilograms (about 6.5 to 13 pounds). Female dik-diks tend to be larger than males.
The black spots at the corners of their eyes carry a gland that produces a dark and sticky secretion that the animals use to scent-mark their territories.
Electric catfish appear in freshwater systems in tropical Africa.
As their name would have you to believe, electric catfish are capable of electrical shocks. The 350 volt shocks are used to incapacitate their prey.
Fiddler crabs are a small kind of crab found in mangroves and on the beaches of much of the world. The male fiddler crab is recognizable by its asymmetrical claws.
The greater sage-grouse is North America's largest grouse.
You should watch the courting ritual of the male greater sage-grouse. I'm not sure which is greater, the bizarre yellow sacs that inflate, or the sound they make. It reminds me of the hooded seal.
The hoatzin is a species of bird found in the Amazon of still debated origins. The species is unique in several ways, including the presence of two claws at the end of each wing as a chick, and a digestive system based on fermentation.
The species is also known by the name "stinkbird," a name that I also had as a child.
The Iriomote cat is a critically endangered species of cat only found on the Japanese island of Iriomote. It is one of four species of cat that can not sheath their claws, the others being the fishing cat, the flat-headed cat, and the cheetah.
An estimated 100 animals are believed to be alive, their decline due to habitat destruction and over hunting. A third of the Iriomote's 289 square kilometers (about 111.5 square miles) of land was declared a natural reserve, but most of their preferred habitats remain outside of this region. The species is also threatened by their ability to breed with feral cats on the island.
Javelinas are the wild suinans native to the Americas. While they appear similar to Afro-Eurasian pigs and hogs, javelinas are placed in their own order. One way to tell the difference is that Afro-Eurasian hogs have curved tusks, while javelinas have straight tusks.
Javelinas can not [yet] be domesticated.
The Kanchil is the world's smallest hoofed animal. It is native to southern Asia.
The lamprey is a jawless fish with a terrifying mouth (pictured) found in both saltwater and freshwater systems in most temperate regions of our planet. They begin their lives as toothless larvae that feed on microbes, but go through metamorphosis to become these creatures that vaguely resemble eels or hagfish.
The adult lamprey feeds by attaching itself to a fish, digging into it, and sucking its blood. JUST SHOWING YOU SHOULD NOT JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER.
The marsupial mole is a burrowing marsupial native to Western Australia.
Marsupial moles only have vestige eyes covered in skin, and lack external ears, giving it the appearance of being a bag of hair with a nose, mouth, and feet.
The golden mole, found in southern Africa, was once considered to be a relative of the marsupial mole, as it appears similar, despite it not being a marsupial.
The nautilus is the only shelled cephalopod. It's regarded as a "living fossil" (I ordinarily do not like the term, but find it appropriate here), as hundreds of millions of years ago they were more varied and far more prosperous. Today there are only six species of nautilus, all limited to the Indo-Pacific.
The okapi is the closest living relative to the Giraffe, and is native to central Africa. It only became known to the European scientific tradition in the early 20th century.
One of our favorite features of the giraffe is their blue tongue, and okapis share this feature. It is also one of the few mammals that can lick their own ears. Zach VandeZande's sister- in-law had the great fortunate of being licked by an okapi.
While the pangolin looks like a xenarthran (the cohort of animals that include anteaters, sloths, armadillos, and everyone's favorite semi-obscure extinct mammal, the glyptodon, all of which are only found in the new world), sharing the long tongue of the anteater and having armor like an armadillo or glyptodon, it's closest living relatives are actually the carnivorans (dogs, cats, bears, pinnipeds (seals, sea lions, walruses), etc). This seems especially strange because pangolins lack teeth.
The behavior of the pangolin is just as great as their appearance. They use their claws to dig for insects, burrow, and to climb. Some species can hang from tree branches with their tail. When sleeping or threatened, they roll into balls. They are pretty much a grade A animal.
A quoll is a carnivorous marsupial native to Australia and Papua New Guinea, related to the tasmanian devil.
The ringtail is a relative of the coati, posted earlier, and the raccoon. They are sometimes called "ringtailed cats," but are actually caniformians (members of the dog-like half of carnivorans).
Ringtails are nocturnal, solitary, and omnivores, much like this poster.
The shoebill is a rare, large bird found over a wide area of Central Africa.
What taxon the shoebill fits into is still not widely agreed upon. It could be a relative of the stork, or the heron, or it could be an offshoot of the pelican.
The tapir is an odd-toed ungulate native to Central and South America, and Southern Asia
Pictured is a Malayan tapir, the largest of the four tapir species, and the only old world species. It is also the only tapir with that black and white pattern. However, despite their being a large difference in the coats of adult tapirs of different species, juvenile tapirs share a very similar brown body with white spots and stripes.
Uakaris are a group of monkeys found in the upper Amazon Basin.
Pictured is a bald uakari. In this species, more red the face, the more healthy the uakari.
The vaquita is the smallest marine cetacean (the order that includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises). It is native to the
Gulf of Mexico Sea of Cortez.
The vaquita is a critically endangered species. The number of surviving individuals could be as few as 100, none of which are in captivity. Only one photograph of a living vaquita has ever been taken.
One cause of decline is that vaquita have been accidently caught by humans fishing for other marine life. The damming of the Colorado River has also altered their habitat. In an effort to preserve the species, the Mexican government has created a nature preserve covering the Colorado River delta, and the upper part of the Gulf of Mexico, and a move to the use of fishing gear that will not hurt this species has been made.
Wikipedia | World Wildlife Fund profile
The woylie is a small marsupial native to Australia. It has a prehensile tail. I love prehensility.
The xenopus are frogs native to Africa. They are probably most notable as being a model organism for study, the females producing large oocytes, and having easy to manipulate embryos.
The xenopus was used in the first well-documented pregnancy test, as it was discovered that urine from pregnant women induced the production of oocytes in xenopus females. I AM COMPLETELY UNSURE AS TO HOW THEY WOULD HAVE FIGURED THIS OUT.
The yellow-cheeked gibbon is a gibbon native to Southern Asia.
Zebus are a line of domestic cattle mostly found in South Asia and Africa. They are more suited for dry and warm climates than non-humped cattle, and have a distinctive hump on their shoulders, and large dewlaps.
This list (and I guess the little descriptions, even though they're essentially poorly written summaries of Wikipedia articles) is (are) being released under a Creative Commons 3.0 license. None of the pictures are mine, details on each can be found by clicking them!
If I've made any mistakes in this post, please let me know! It's kind of a long post, and I am not the greatest proof-reader of my own work.


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In a new bid to convince Russians of his hip credentials, President Dmitry Medvedev met with Kremlin-friendly veteran rockers for a laid-back chat over beer, state media said.
Russian television on Tuesday showed Medvedev meeting some of Russia's best-loved rockers including Boris Grebenshikov, Andrei Makarevich and Alexei Kortnev at a club in central Moscow.
"I met with our musicians yesterday," Medvedev said on his official Twitter page.
But the meeting with the musicians, who asked Medvedev soft questions, stood in conspicuous contrast with a similar meeting earlier this year which saw Medvedev's powerful mentor, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, arguing with singer and Kremlin critic Yury Shevchuk.
Shevchuk did not attend the meeting with Medvedev on Monday night, a Kremlin spokesman said on condition of anonymity.
"We did not invite him," the spokesman said.
Medvedev, who has confessed his love for classic rock bands Pink Floyd and Deep Purple, is keen to reach out young, educated Russians as the country is heading for presidential elections in 2012.
Both he and Putin have not ruled out standing in the poll.
In August, the Kremlin chief met rock star Bono, even though the U2 frontman had earlier jokingly suggested that would cancel the meeting with Medvedev because of his musical tastes.


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Shattered by tragic accident
By JOHN BURNETT
Tribune-Herald staff writer
A little more than three weeks after a violent traffic collision north of Hilo took the lives of both drivers, the family of one of those drivers is doing its best to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives.
Denise Sheppard Nakanishi, a local Realtor whose 61-year-old husband Miles was killed in the crash, is now out of the hospital, as are their grandchildren, 9-year-old Faith Makanalani Kraus and her 6-year-old brother, Connor Kalimahana Kraus.
"I think we're still numb, if you want to know the best way to describe it," Denise Nakanishi said Monday. "We were all very, very close to him. He's such a nice, wonderful, amazing person and it's just hard. I'm probably in denial, too. It seems like he's just coming home anytime.
"… The grandchildren are both back in school. They're supposed to take it easy, which is not good, especially for my grandson. … They're doing pretty good, considering."
Denise Nakanishi's 80-year-old mother, Jewel, is still hospitalized.
"She has a broken wrist and a broken arm that they put a rod in on the other arm and severe lacerations on her legs. They tell me she's probably going to have some complications," Nakanishi said. "They tell me when your wrist gets broken in several places, which hers is, you get arthritis and a lot of scarring. She's up walking some, but we have to help her. She'll be in rehab awhile.
"My mom was in intensive care for a little while, but I never was. Mine was just contusions and lacerations and lots of bruising. When it happens, you can't even breathe. The seat belt, it just grabs you so hard. I still have a laceration on my foot. My shoulder is still sore. A lot of bruising all over. That sort of impact is hard to explain. It's so violent."
The family was returning home Oct. 21 from a birthday party for another grandchild, 7-year-old Ma'ili Yardley, at the Kohala Mountain Farm pumpkin patch, when the fatal collision occurred.
"We had the best day over there," Nakanishi said.
Police said that shortly after 7 p.m., a northbound 1999 Chevrolet pickup truck driven by 65-year-old Frank Rosol of Hakalau apparently crossed the center line of Hawaii Belt Road (Highway 19) on Hanawi Bridge between Papaikou and Pepeekeo and collided head-on into the Nakanishis' 2005 Cadillac Escalade sport-utility vehicle.
Rosol, who was alone in the pickup, and Miles Nakanishi, a retired Hilo High School counselor and owner of Uncle Miles Kitchens, a Hilo airport food concession and catering business, were dead at the scene.
Nakanishi said that Rosol "definitely" crossed into the Nakanishis' lane on the bridge and "was going very fast."
"I was behind (the driver's seat), so I couldn't really see too much, but I heard him (Miles Nakanishi) say, 'What is this guy doing?'" she said. "Then I heard him say, 'Oh, s—-,' and I felt him trying to correct his path. He was trying to get out of the way, but there was nowhere to go.
"When the police got there, one of them said, 'It's a minivan,' and I said, 'No, it was not.' It was so huge, the car, but the whole front of it was just gone."
Police do not know yet if alcohol or drugs were factors. Nakanishi said there were indications in the wreckage that Rosol had just come from the Target store in Hilo. She thinks perhaps he fell asleep at the wheel or suffered from a medical condition.
"The police said he never tried to correct his path; he never swerved. He never applied his brakes that they could tell," she said. "I'm looking for a lesson, something to take away from this but I really don't know what it is, except maybe people with medical conditions, they shouldn't be driving, or if they're impaired. I don't know what the lesson is."
Miles Nakanishi was well known, respected and beloved in the Hilo community, and there was an overflow crowd for his memorial on Nov. 4 at the Hilo Yacht Club.
"There were about a thousand people who came through there and maybe another 500 or so who gave up standing in line. It was very heartwarming," Denise Nakanishi said.
"The outpouring of a lot of people showing their love and aloha for my dad has really helped the pain of it all, just accepting it," added Robin Yardley, Miles Nakanishi's daughter. "It was nice having everyone together and sharing stories about Dad and laughing at his silly ways and just reminiscing."
Denise Nakanishi described her husband as "the nicest person I ever knew."
"He was even nicer than people thought," she said. "You live with somebody, you know. He was funny, always trying to pull pranks. But he was so nice."
Friends have set up a website to help the family defray medical and funeral expenses at https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/cNVMd?psid=c60bfb95fc1749aa8031aec7a760d923.
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