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Katherine Jenkins is a true beauty. Gifted with a lovely songbird voice, she also radiates beauty in her joyful, charming demeanor.
It was an inspired choice to invite the British soloist, well on her way to becoming this country's favorite Welsh import, to establish the concert "The Joy of Song" theme of the sheer beauty and unique power of vocal music.
To open, the selections were "They, the Builders of the Nation" — with its praising "To the founders we revere! / List our song of adoration / Blessed, honored pioneer!" lyric — and "Come, Come, Ye Saints." These two hymns honor the intense struggles and sacrifice the state's early settlers endured to create a religious sanctuary and settle the rugged Utah territory.
As narrator Lloyd D. Newell acknowledged, in their travels, pioneers received "sustenance through song."
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Jenkins' first solo, "I Could Have Danced All Night," Alan Jay Lerner and Fredrick Lowe's composition for "My Fair Lady," was a nod to her initial introduction to U.S. audiences when she performed on the "Dancing with the Stars" TV competition.
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Later in the program, Jenkins sang the sassy "Habanera" aria from Georges Bizet's "Carmen," then invited onstage the evening's surprise guest, her dancing partner Mark Ballas, who had flown in to join her for this concert. Jenkins and Ballas, in full toreador regalia, then danced a ballroom paso doble, modeled after a Spanish bullfight, to the music of "Espana Cani" ("Spanish Gypsy Dance").
The evening's second surprise was the video introduction to "The Prayer," which has become an international sensation with performances by many soloists. Composer David Foster, who wrote the song to Carole Bayer Sager's words, said "The Prayer," like the best songs written, "flowed right through me" and required little effort because of the influence he received. With her hand to her heart, Jenkins sang a heartfelt and emotionally rewarding "The Prayer."
Inviting Jenkins to perform helped the choir return to its own pioneer roots. Following the well-established tradition of Welsh choral singing, Welshman John Parry assembled early emigrants from Wales to perform a choral piece at an early church gathering, which inspired Brigham Young to encourage these Saints to formally launch a church choir. Parry's successor, another Welshman named Evan Stephens, formed the great Mormon Tabernacle Choir, using the voices of Parry's Bowery Choir as the core.
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It's hard to know how much to worry about lymphedema. Does it happen? Of course. How often? The answer is enormously variable; I have seen rates between 10% and 35%. That leads me to guess that the real answer is "no one knows." Can it happen at any time, even years after breast cancer treatment? Yes. Can it be prevented? Not necessarily. Are there ways to reduce risk? Yes.
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One of the primary goals of sentinel node biopsy is to reduce the need for axillarydissection to minimize a woman's chance of getting lymphedema, a chronicbuildup of fluid that occurs as a result of the body's impaired ability to drainlymph fluid from tissue. Lymphedema, which can be managed but not cured, canleave a woman's arm significantly enlarged, greatly affecting her quality of life.
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Scientific Name: | Abies sachalinensis var. mayriana |
Species Authority: | Miyabe & Kudô |
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Red List Category & Criteria: | Least Concern ver 3.1 |
Year Published: | 2013 |
Date Assessed: | 2010-12-17 |
Assessor/s: | Katsuki, T., Rushforth, K. & Zhang, D |
Reviewer/s: | Thomas, P. |
Justification: A modest decline may have occured in Hokkaido and in other parts of its range where it co-occurs with the typical variety. However, this variety is rarely distinguished from the typical variety. The typical variety has been assessed as Least Concern and that assessment is also appropriate for var. mayriana. |
Range Description: | Recorded from Japan: Hokkaido (common in south and central Hokkaido); and the Russian Far East: Sakhalin. |
Countries: | Native: Japan (Hokkaido); Russian Federation (Sakhalin) |
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Population: | Abies sachalinensis var. mayriana co-occurs with the typical variety and is distributed over almost all of Hokkaido. However, the natural populations of this taxon were decreasing because of logging and plantation. |
Population Trend: | Decreasing |
Habitat and Ecology: | It occurs in subalpine forest near sea level to 1,200m. In central Hokkaido, var. sachalinensis and var. mayriana grow sympatrically, but the former tends to grow at higher elevations and in rather cooler climates. |
Systems: | Terrestrial |
Major Threat(s): | Significant areas of Sakhalin Fir were logged in Hokkaido between 1980 and 2000. Currently, large scale logging has ceased, limiting the decline. The situation in Sakhalin has not been evaluated. |
Conservation Actions: | In Hokkaido, some old growth stands are within protected areas. |
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Date: | 2007-09-13 05:41:26 | |
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2007-11-08 06:33:00 SenSen [View]
Hi Ollie83,
How is your final thesis going? I hope it is going well. I myself am in a thesis concerning web2.0. I wonder if we can contact with each other, telling more about our thesis, and probably share knowledge and resources. Please let me know.
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2008-01-28 17:39:10 Lutherm [View]
Dear Sen,
Good day. My name is Luther from Indonesia. I am doing thesis on same topic as yours. I wonder if you can share your knowledge with me.
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2008-01-17 19:30:10 VipinSaini [View]
Hello Sen,
I have decided to write my thesis on web2.0, would you like to share your knowledge with me.
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2008-12-15 12:11:39 tangerinebook492 [View]
Can you share some PPT or some documents you have on WEB 2.0, Im collecting some presentations to let my team be aware of what WEB 2.0 is all about. Some key PPT's should do.
can you send it to email@example.com
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2007-10-03 03:42:40 Karunjay [View]
Hi ollie83
can u suggest me how to write Thesis since i am final year student of master of Engineering. If it is possible,can u provide me the soft copy of your Thesis report.
Thanking You
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2007-10-04 01:08:07 Switchak [View]
Hi ollie83 and Karunjay, i'm a italian engineering student. We can cooperate since i have to write a small thesis on web 2.0, too. We can do a wiki and write about our ideas in order to do a complete thesis on this huge argument.
Thank you!
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2008-03-12 03:28:50 kharfaqi [View]
Hi Switchak,
I am also intrested in doing my Thesis in Web 2.0 so i think you are almost done with your thesis so can you please share some ideas with me?
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My buddy and I decided to do this trail in the winter to avoid crowds and have it all to ourselves. The problem is that the bridge at the bottom of the Spence Ridge Trail is out and there is no way to cross the river. Trust me we walked up and down looking for a way and its not possible. So we had to turn around and climb all the way back to the top of the mountain. We made it over the summit and down to the saddle just in time before 45mph or more winds kicked in. We build a nice wild barrier in front of the tents that saved us. FYI we started at Wolf Pitt and planned to do the full loop. The view is great, but don't plan on doing the loop until they complete the bridge or the water is low enough to cross. It was only about 10 degrees without adding in wind chill for us. I hope they fix the bridge because I would love to go back and complete this route.
This trail is beautiful but very strenuous. The blue blazed connector trail is near impossible to follow once you find it. I DO NOT recommend using the blue blazed trail to complete your loop. Instead use the pinch in trail, or any other way besides the blue blazed trail. After using this trail for 20 minutes we could no longer find the trail or any blue blazes, and could not go back down with our packs without slipping dangerously on the fallen leaves. We were forced to climb up the entirety of Pinnacle Mountain with no trail until it finally ran into the mountain to sea trail (3-4 hours with cut up legs) and were convinced we were gonna die. However, the rest of the trail is gorgeous and fun.
Ok, so here goes. If you're looking for a good little weekend hike, don't let this description fool you. This hike is long and very strenuous, pay close attention to everything. My buddy and I decided to take this trip during the last of our summer break before school started, late July early August. After driving forever on Wolfpit rd. we stayed the night in the car the day before starting the trip. We started on a Monday and began our hike. It was a beautiful day, the sun was out, mid to high 70's, little to no humidity...all around a great day for a hike and a awesome start to the trip. After you leave the parking area it's a steady climb up to connect to the MST, a few switchbacks here and there and awesome views of Lake James. After connecting with the MST (this is a good break point if you're like us and like long hiking days) you have amazing views of the gorge. From the MST as you walk along and look to your left you can see some farm land, keep that in mind cause it comes it handy later. Ok so we made our way along the trail, by the way this is the absolutely easiest hike I think I've ever had backpacking, for about 7 miles it's light gradual slopes up and down and even flat in places, but once it starts climbing it doesn't stop. Take lots of water with you too, cause there is no water up top. After climbing some steep grades you'll see some exposed mountain sides off to the right where people aren't allowed to climb cause of the falcon nests. That's where you're going. After about 10 miles you'll hit the camping area near table rock, take this time to refuel, drink water, eat something or set up camp if you're done for the day, but if you're running low on water I'd keep going cause there's none there either. So as you leave table rock camp ground you're gonna stay right and continue to follow the ridge, it'll start down a very wide path, easy to follow, you'll hit a clearing about 20 minutes in, you're not near water yet so keep going. You'll start to see a road off out of the woods, don't be alarmed you're on track still, go out and stay left til you hit the boy scout trail, this one is very wide, very easy to follow and very well marked. Should have no trouble here. You'll start seeing a little tributary to the river on the right and tucked back in the woods is the best camp site we found, we stayed there for the night. Rain moved in that night and we got wet...and stayed that way. Second day starting out was ok, the rain and soaked a lot of our stuff but we were relatively dry. the hike to the river was short where we came from. You cross a couple boy scout bridges to the other side of the river, continue following the trail but don't get too comfortable, you won't have it for long. As you follow the river you'll see spotted campsites where fisherman like to stay it's far too early to make camp so don't even bother. We decided that we wanted to make the river food before making camp because we knew if it rained again this night we may not be able to ford the river. So we continued along the river side, following a poorly marked trail that completely disappears a couple times. About halfway through the second say rain hit again, we rested up and ate some food and waited for it to pass. Once back on the trail or what we could make out of it we kept going. for a while you're actually bushwhacking so get comfy cause the next 2 miles are hell. The trail, when it does reappear veers out the the right and moves away from the river, this is the part where things get funny. There's a trail that's running straight away from the river don't take that, stay left. When you get back by the river keep following it a trail will show up trust me. On up you'll see the trail dead end at a shear rock wall. THIS IS NOT YOUR FORD. We made that mistake and paid dearly for it the next day when we had to climb a mountain with no ropes and no gear to speak of for 900 ft in fog so thick we stayed soaked. But we made it out. Now back to that dead end, if you remember me telling you about that farm land, well you're about a mile away from it at that dead end. on the same side as it. On back before the dead end and the clearing this is a trail, that at this point looks very uninviting, it goes straight up to the right, take this trail it'll circumnavigate the farm land and lead to the real ford and then make your ascent and go home you just completed one of the most difficult and fulfilling hikes of your life. Hope you found this useful and good luck on your trip.


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Hunting Elephants in India, circa 1930
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Jerome . . . very nostalgic and interesting film footage, thanks for posting it.
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Course code | K320 |
Credits | 30 |
OU Level | 3 |
SCQF level | 10 |
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2 Tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) | |
End-of-module assessment | |
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This interprofessional mentorship course is for practitioners who support and assess learners in practice in health and/or social care settings. It will enable you to become a credible, effective, valued supporter of learning and an assessor of achievement in practice. You'll undertake activities to develop mentoring commitment, confidence and competence – drawing directly on your own experience. You'll need access to an appropriate practitioner to support your learning in practice.
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The study materials use case studies and audio recordings of learners, practitioners and educators to illustrate the role of mentorship in supporting learning and performing assessment in health and social care environments. Toolkits help you to enhance your skills and knowledge in your evolving role as a mentor.
The learning activities relate the study materials to your practice to further develop understanding of educational issues of mentorship and experience of mentoring practice. The majority of the learning activities are to be completed in practice so you need to ensure you have access to students and/or colleagues who are in a learning situation. It is these practice activities that make up the five days protected learning time, these are clearly marked in the module material.
Online forums provide the opportunity to reflect on your experiences of mentoring and receive peer and tutor support. You will consider the effects of national and organisational policies and critically analyse standards underpinning mentoring practice.
The course is structured around three study blocks:
Block 1 Getting your Bearings enables you to examine the complexity and context of mentoring in practice. The activities direct you to critically evaluate your workplace as a learning environment that supports mentorship. It explores mentorship from the perspective of learners and discusses strategies to promote effective mentoring practice.
Block 2 Trying Things Out requires you to identify your mentorship learning needs and then put in place a development plan to direct your individual progress through the course. You will examine facilitation of learning and plan how learners can develop in practice and utilise the portfolio approach to learning. You will explore 'teachable', 'assessable' and 'learning' situations in practice, appropriate for learners.
Block 3 The Bigger Picture directs you to analyse the context and complexity of mentorship from a range of perspectives. This block addresses quality assurance, fitness for practice and assessment as an educo-legal process.
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When you have successfully completed the course, you will be able to:
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The K320 team monitor the external environment for emerging educo-legal requirements to ensure the module remains current.
The course emphasises the mentor's integral and accountable role in the education, supervision and assessment of learners in health and social care settings.
The study materials enable you to critically evaluate mentorship in your practice setting from personal, organisational and practice contexts.
This is a Level 3 course. Level 3 courses build on study skills and subject knowledge acquired from studies at Levels 1 and 2. Study at Level 2 would put you in a strong position to enjoy the course and rise to its challenges through the study skills you have already developed. Its academic content engages you in your practice.
The Open University requires that NMC nurses or midwives seeking entry to their local mentor database/register demonstrate compliance with the NMC's standards for Supporting Learning and Assessment in Practice (2008) by identifying themselves and stating which part of the register they are on. If you are a nurse or midwife you must have been on the NMC register for at least one year prior to starting this course.
All students must have access to a suitably qualified mentor to assess their practice against a set of competencies adapted from the NMC Supporting Learning and Assessment in Practice (2008).
If you are a nurse or midwife, the suitably qualified mentor must be an NMC registrant who has completed an NMC approved mentor qualification, has completed an update in the last year and has been subject to a triennial review. This mentor must be on the same part of the register as the student that they are supporting. You must also have access to learners within an audited environment undertaking NMC approved programmes.
If you are a NMC nurse/registrant or midwife, you must demonstrate competence and complete five days' protected learning negotiated with your employer during the course.
If you are a midwife you will have achieved three opportunities to sign off midwifery competencies and if you are undertaking mentor preparation courses, you are also required to achieve sign-off mentor status by the end of the course.
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If you are not a nurse or midwife we recommended that you have access to learners from your own profession or from other professions.
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You will receive guidance of how to get started online in your first course mailing. This will provide you with information on using your computer for OU study and working with the Computing Guide. For example, it explains how to access and use your website and online discussion forums. If you have time before the course starts, you can work through this and explore all the online services available to you.
As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the Module Regulations and the Student Regulations which are available on our Essential documents website.
Written transcripts of any audio components and Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) versions of printed material are available. Some Adobe PDF components may not be available or fully accessible using a screen reader. Other alternative formats of the study materials may be available in the future. Our Services for disabled students website has the latest information about availability.
If you have particular study requirements please tell us as soon as possible, as some of our support services may take several weeks to arrange. Visit our Services for disabled students website for more information, including:
Course books, other printed materials, audio CD. There are online tutor-group discussion forums where you can discuss course content and your student mentoring experiences as well as receive support.
You will have access to a website through which teaching and Library resources are available. Electronic versions of most of the printed study materials are also provided on the website.
A CD player.
You will need a computer with internet access to study this course as it includes online activities, which you can access using a web browser.
You can also visit the Technical requirements section for further computing information including the details of the support we provide.
You will have a tutor who marks and provides detailed feedback on your written work (tutor-marked assignments (TMAs)) to support the development of your mentoring practice and is available online, or by phone, for advice and guidance. Your tutor has a group of about 16 students and participates in online discussion with the group, including online tutorials about study topics and how to study successfully.
Contact our Student Registration & Enquiry Service if you want to know more about study with The Open University before you register.
The assessment details for this course can be found in the facts box above.
You will be expected to submit your tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) online through the eTMA system unless there are some difficulties which prevent you from doing so. In these circumstances, you must negotiate with your tutor to get their agreement to submit your assignment on paper.
You must also use the online eTMA system to submit Part 1 of the end-of-module assessment (EMA). Part 2 requires you to complete a Record of Achievement form, signed and verified by your mentor in practice and submitted in hard copy to the University.
This course responds to the changing external context of professional standards in mentorship and assessment of learners in health and social care settings. The course is NMC approved and meets its Standards to support learning and assessment in practice (2008) for mentors.
It is the responsibility of nurses and midwives to meet the conditions specified in the Entry section in order to seek recognition as a mentor. Fulfilling these conditions is a requirement from the NMC and you will not be able to successfully complete this course and seek entry to your local mentor register if these are not met. Should you claim that you are a qualified mentor without fulfilling the requirements of the course you would be in contravention of the NMC Code (2008).
The details given here are for the course that starts in October 2013 when it will be available for the last time.
Students who studied this course also studied at some time:
We regret that we are currently unable to accept registrations for this course. Where the course is to be presented again in the future, relevant registration information will be displayed on this page as soon as it becomes available.
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Course code | K320 |
Credits | 30 |
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- 12-20-2012, 01:53 PM Thread Author #1
why bbm7 update is not available beta zone in India?????? pls help me !!
BBM 7 has been released officially in App World.
Check App World.XoXoXo - 12-20-2012, 02:06 PM Thread Author #3
checked .. BBM 7 update is not there
Did you reset App World?
Go to My World and while holding "alt" type "rst"XoXoXo - 12-21-2012, 04:17 AM Thread Author #5
now BBM s not visible in MY WORLD wat to do ??????
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Just checked it: India is not listed under "Supported countries", maybe the problem lies there? But then again, he shouldn't have BBM in the first place I guess.
Have you tried the suggested cache reset trick posted by AVP TI? Usually this small trick helps to get the latest update. Just open your App World. Select "My World" (or however it is called in India, the place where all your apps are listed). In there, just hold down your ALT-key and type rst
Your App World will now close by itself, once you restart it, the app cache is cleared and you should be able to see previously unavailable updates. - 12-22-2012, 12:12 AM #8
It is possible that it is NOT supported in certain countries...
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its not showing any update .. anyhow thanks
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Potomac Smallmouth
Type: Freshwater
Region: Western
Location: Potomac River
The upper Potomac River is still running high, but with little precipitation predicted, conditions should improve through the week. Water temperatures are now in the upper 50s and bass fishing has really picked up. Several fishermen have reported catching many nice smallmouth recently, mostly on tubes, spinnerbaits, and x-raps.
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Area Rivers hit Flood Stage
Type: Freshwater
Region: Western
Location: Potomac River
Last weekends storms dropped several inches of rain bringing the Potomac River and its tributaries above flood stage. It will probably be a week or so before conditions are suitable for fishing again. When conditions have allowed, smallmouth fishing has been good using tubes, suspending jerkbaits and spinnerbaits.
Posted on April 15, 2011 | Permalink
Stocking Walleye
Type: Freshwater
Region: Western
Location: Cumberland
Inland Fisheries recently stocked approximately 650,000 walleye fry in the Potomac River near Cumberland to supplement natural reproduction. The fry were produced at the Cedarville Hatchery from brood collected from the Potomac during the spring population survey. Potomac River walleye grow quickly and the surviving fry will reach the 15 inch minimum size in about three years.
Posted on March 30, 2011 | Permalink
Walleye Survey
Type: Freshwater
Region: Western
Location: Potomac River
Fisheries conducted an annual assessment of the Potomac walleye population on March 21 in the vicinity of Dam 4 in Washington County. The collection had two objectives: determine the size distribution of the population and collect brood for spawning at the Cedarville Warmwater Hatchery. A third of the walleye collected during the survey had already spawned, a bit earlier than normal. The current Potomac walleye population is largely made up of older age fish from the record 2001 yearclass, now measuring between 18 and 25 inches in length. Although natural reproduction has occurred most years since, none of the yearclasses have been close to the magnitude of the 2001 yearclass, and the 2008 and 2009 yearclasses were very low. Fishing for large walleye is great right now, but anglers can expect lower catch rates in the coming years. To supplement natural reproduction, Fisheries will resume stocking using fry/fingerlings produced from the Potomac River brood collected during the spring surveys. Once spawned at the hatchery, the brood fish are returned to the river.
Spring is always a time of change, and the weather has been no exception. Hot one day, snow flurries the next, windy nearly every day. As a result, fishing can also be hot and cold as well. This past weekend I had to fish and decided to tough out the high flows and cold weather and, hopefully, catch a few smallies. River temperatures have dropped from 51°F down to 46°F. The action was pretty slow, but I did manage to catch a few good ones, including a beautiful 21 incher. All of the bass were caught on tubes and jigs worked slowly on the bottom. As water levels drop and river temperatures begin to rise again, bass fishing should improve significantly.
Posted on February 22, 2011 | Permalink
3rd Annual St. Jude's Benefit Bass Tournament
Type: Freshwater
Region: Western
Location: Potomac River, Brunswick
The 3rd Annual St. Judes Benefit Bass Tournament was held over the weekend on the upper Potomac River at Brunswick. Dave and Mary Baker organize the event to raise money for the St Judes Childrens Hospital. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Holding a tournament during February poses many challenges and this year was no different. The event had to be postponed twice due to river conditions and high winds. Nevertheless, some of the areas best river bass angers participated and, as usual, they were able to catch some very impressive smallmouth. The tournament organizers impose a 15 minimum size (Maryland regulation is 12 minimum size) and a five fish per boat creel to reduce the number of fish handled. Two boats brought in a limit of bass, but one limit was anchored by a beautiful 3.9 pound smallmouth putting Chris Cannon and Jerry Dayhoff on top. Congratulations to Chris (First Photo) and Jerry for their first place finish and to Rocky (Second Photo) and Bob Droneburg for their second place finish.
Inland Fisheries attends selected open tournaments on the upper Potomac River throughout the year and uses these events to collect information on angler catch rates and obtain growth data. A small sample of scales is removed from each bass allowing biologists to estimate their age using a method similar to aging trees by counting the rings. After they are weighed in for the event, the bass are quickly transferred to an aerated tank while the data is collected and then they are returned to the river. Information from the tournament-caught fish is used in conjunction with the annual electrofishing surveys to monitor the population and make management decisions.
Posted on November 16, 2010 | Permalink
an electrofishing survey on the lower Monocacy River
Type: Freshwater
Region: Western
Location: Monocacy River
Inland Fishery staff recently spent a beautiful fall day conducting an electrofishing survey on the lower Monocacy River to evaluate the smallmouth bass population. Because of the Monocacys small size and the low flows, sampling was conducted using a 14 light weight boat floating between access points. The results of the survey were encouraging. The overall smallmouth bass catch rate has increased 36% since last year. Thirty three percent of the smallmouths collected were between 11 and 14 in length and in excellent physical condition. Anglers should find good bass fishing this fall and better fishing next year as some of these fish move into the larger size classes. The Monocacy River also provides excellent fishing for channel catfish, carp, and redbreast sunfish.
Posted on September 27, 2010 | Permalink
Conococheague Creek
Type: Freshwater
Region: Western
Location: Conococheague Creek
With staff and equipment from the Western, Central and Southern Regions, Inland Fisheries descended on Conococheague Creek last week to conduct an electrofishing survey to estimate the population of smallmouth bass. Conococheague Creek is a warm-water tributary to the Potomac River and supports game fish species common to such rivers: smallmouth bass, channel catfish, redbreast sunfish, and rockbass. Although the population numbers havent been finalized, it is safe to say the Conococheague continues to provide an outstanding fishery. The abundance of smallmouth bass is very high with many yearclasses, including trophy size fish, well represented. Conococheague Creek originates in Pennsylvania, flows south through Washington County, Maryland and merges with the Potomac River at Williamsport. Although it flows almost entirely through private land (respect landowners, do not trespass), several road crossings provide carry-in access for float trips.
Fall weather is beginning to make an appearance and with it will come falling water temperatures, higher flows and excellent fishing. Dont put the rods away just yet. Those brave enough to navigate the low river levels and abundant vegetation on the Potomac are finding active smallmouth bass. Topwater baits can be a great option during the fall as well as the usual assortment of small jigs and worms. To combat the vegetation, weedless rigging is a necessity.
Posted on August 9, 2010 | Permalink
Potomac Report
Type: Freshwater
Region: Western
Location: Upper Potomac from Spring Gap near Cumberland downstream to Seneca
Inland Fisheries recently completed the annual seining survey of the upper Potomac River and the major tributaries to estimate natural reproduction of smallmouth bass. A total of 93 hauls were conducted from Spring Gap near Cumberland downstream to Seneca. The average number of young smallmouth captured per seine haul was 1.5, just below the long-term average of 1.8 and the abundance of young bass was consistent throughout the river. Smallmouth reproduction was slightly higher in the Monocacy River at 2.0 bass per haul and very high in Conococheague Creek at 7.0 bass per haul. Due to the warm spring, many smallmouth bass spawned early and the young bass were larger than usual, which is expected to increase their chance of survival during the coming winter. The adult segment of the fish populations are surveyed each year during the fall.
In spite of the heat and low river levels, bass fishing has remained pretty good. While topwater baits have been effective early and late, tubes and four inch worms have generally been the most consistent producers. Most of the Potomac tributaries hold fishable numbers of smallmouth bass and sunfish and these smaller waters can offer more solitude and shade to beat the summer heat. Small baits will generally get the most action, but some large bass can be found even in these smaller waters.
Posted on June 09, 2010 | Permalink
We recently stocked an additional 800 adult brown trout
Type: Freshwater
Region: Western
Location: Antietam Creek at Devils Backbone Park in Washington County
We recently stocked an additional 800 adult brown trout in Antietam Creek at Devils Backbone Park in Washington County. The hatchery-reared brown trout will adapt quickly to a diet of aquatic insects and give fly anglers good action during the early summer evenings. A few of the browns will holdover and surprise a lucky angler in the future with an above-average size fish. Browns to several pounds are occasionally caught from the Antietam.
The upper Potomac is in good shape, though thunderstorms have occasionally clouded the water. I have had the best action with smallmouth throwing pumpkinseed tubes/grubs and suspending jerkbaits while fishing the pockets and current breaks in the fast flowing riffle areas. Most bass are running between 9 and 14 inches. Anglers should keep in mind that there will be many small bass this year from the record 2007 yearclass. Catfishing has been outstanding. During daylight hours fish the usual catfish fair (cut bait, chicken livers, commercial stink baits, nightcrawlers) in the deeper pools or near log jambs. At night, catfish move into shallow riffles areas and those areas at the head of a deep pool are particularly good. Although we havent stocked tiger muskie (a sterile hybrid produced in the hatchery) in the upper Potomac since 2006, there are still a few out there. I was a little surprised to catch this 36 inch tiger in western Maryland last week, most likely a product of the last stocking. The Potomac currently supports a popular fishery for muskellunge supported entirely by natural reproduction.
Posted on May 19, 2010 | Permalink
Trout Stocking Update
Type: Freshwater
Region: Western
Location: Friends and Owens Creeks in northern Frederick County
Although the spring trout stocking season is winding down, there are still great opportunities to catch trout. Friends and Owens Creeks in northern Frederick County were stocked last week with a combination of rainbow and brown trout. Brown trout can be more difficult to catch, which means better fishing longer into the summer for persistent anglers. Fly fishermen frequently have the upper hand as flows diminish and a variety of aquatic and terrestrial insects become available. Spin fishermen can still get in on the action using small spinners and jigs using a stealthy approach. Early and late in the day are probably best, but dont overlook higher flows after a rain as fishing can be exceptional then. May is a great month to try your luck at one of Marylands many trout streams.


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The CCRZ is a fun, facilitated play space designed for children ages six and up. In an exciting immersive environment, children discover what it takes to protect California condors, and the important role the LA Zoo plays in saving this amazing species. Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and City recognized holidays, from 10am - 4:30pm. |
Animals & You Program
You're sure to have a wild time during these close-up creature encounters! These 15-minute long animal close-ups take place at stations in the Winnick Family Children's Zoo on weekdays at 10:45am and 11:45am and on weekends at 10:45am, 11:45am, and 12:45pm (subject to availability). Particular animals vary, and are not listed for a certain day or time. The program consists of the following animals that rotate through the Animals & You stations:
African Desert Hedgehog |
Colombian Rainbow Boa |
La Plata 3-Banded Armadillo |
Neil Papiano Play Park
The Neil Papiano Play Park (located in the upper zoo along the perimeter road) incorporates animal-themed climbing sculptures, large play structures, a toddler area, water misters, grassy landscaping, and a large picnic area.
It was specially designed to be accessible to all children visiting the Zoo, including those with medical and physical challenges.
Audio Tour
Available both in English and in Spanish, the L.A. Zoo audio tour features 14 of our most Weird and Wonderful animals! You can hear the information from your computer or by calling on your cell phone at the Zoo.
For English, call 866/933-4005. For Spanish, call 866/933-4006. More information is available in your Zoo Map handout.
Click here to go to our Weird and Wonderful tour!


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