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Birds released after clean-up
Some of the seabirds washed up on the Dorset coast covered in an oil-type substance have been released back into the wild today.
Oiled birds released back into wild
Some of the seabirds washed up on the Dorset coast have been released back into the wild today.
They were found covered in an oil-type substance last month and have been looked after at the RSPCA centre in West Hatch in Somerset.
They were released from a clifftop on Portland.
Laura Makin-Isherwood reports:
Birds released back into wild
Some of the seabirds washed up on the Dorset coast will be released back into the wild today. They were found covered in an oli-type substance last month and have been looked after at West Hatch RSPCA wildlife centre since. They're be released from a clifftop on Portland just after 8am.
Pollution which killed sea birds may remain a mystery
Scientists investigating mass pollution which injured and killed hundreds of sea birds along the south coast say the source of the contamination may never be known.
Around 300 birds, mostly guillemots, were treated at the RSPCA West Hatch centre near Taunton following the spill. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said that it had been unable to trace the source of the spill and confirmed it has closed the investigation.
– Maritime and Coastguard Agency
After tests were carried out on a sample of the product, it was identified as polyisobutene, or polyisobutyliene. This is a fairly common chemical carried aboard ships and it is produced in a large number of countries.Despite further tests, we have been unable to identify specific components of the product that may have helped us find the source. Unless we receive any new information, our investigation is now closed.
Scientists identify glue-like substance
Chemists at Plymouth University have identified the sticky substance that has killed hundreds of sea birds off the Devon and Dorset coast.
Their findings suggest it's a form of Poly Isol Butene, or PIB, used as a lubricating additive in oils to improve performance.
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RSPCA say margarine has been a "life-saver"
– Peter Venn, West Hatch manager
We are incredibly grateful for donations of margarine, fish for the birds and even some food for the staff which have come in from lots of local people.
This incident was completely unexpected and came out of the blue. We were not expecting such sudden vast numbers of birds to come through our doors in need of help and we were literally running out of the margarine to clean them and fish to feed them.
It is still early days and hard to say how the birds will survive in the long-term but the margarine is proving to be a real life-saver."
Public donate margarine to help seabirds
Members of the public have donated margarine and fish to help seabirds which were taken to a Somerset rescue centre after being contaminated with a mystery paraffin oil.
Staff at the RSPCA's West Hatch centre in Taunton are caring for more than 300 birds which were found covered in the sticky substance along the south coast.
The birds, mainly guillemots but some of them razorbills, were found mainly on Chesil Beach, near Portland and Weymouth.
Subsequent attempts using margarine were more successful, but as the number of the birds arriving at the centre grew, supplies of the life-saving spread dwindled until members of the public stepped in to help.
Video: Search for birds on Chesil Beach
Beaches in Devon and Dorset where hundreds of birds were washed up are stll be scoured.
Experts are looking out for any more Guillimots and razorbills crippled by the still unidentified sticky substance. They were found from the Isle of Wight to Cornwall, but most were found at Chesil Beach in Dorset.
Full report: Fight to save birds continues
Animal welfare groups are urging the Government to do all it can to catch those responsible for the spill that's threatened the lives of hundreds of birds washed up in Devon and Dorset.
The RSPB were among those to quiz the Environment Minister in Devon today. Meanwhile the fight to save the seabirds continues in Somerset. Watch John Andrews report.
Wind-change fears for more birds
A change in wind direction could have killed thousands more birds after scores were found washed ashore along England's south coast.Read the full story
Full report: RSPB says seabirds need formal protection in marine conservation zonesby Richard Lawrence
The RSPB says around 400 birds in total have been rescued from along the south coast but experts are still trying to detmenine exactly what caused the pollution incident.
The charity says it highlights the need for sea birds to be given formal protection in marine conservation zones. Richard lawrence reports.


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Friday October 10, 2014
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In some non-Gottfried news, here are some scheduling notes for football and basketball that popped up Wednesday: -- The football program has agreed to a home-and-home series with Old Dominion...
Box Score Plays Total Yds Yds/Play Yds/Carry* Yds/PassAtt NCSU 62 322 5.2 0.44 8.7 Cincy 80 503 6.3 5.5 7.7 (Yds/carry stats are calculated after removing sacks from the...
-- Wolfpack deflated in Cincinnati loss. -- NCSU-Cincinnati Observations. How bad did it get last night for the defense? At one point in the second quarter, with end A.J. Ferguson out with a knee...
NC State dropped its first serious non-conference test, and the flaws on display portend some very bad things.
Time: 8:00 PM EasternTV: ESPN Up and at them.
Final thoughts on tonight's game.
Matt Opper runs SBN's Cincinnati Bearcats blog, Down The Drive. Below he's answered a few of my questions, and over at his site I've answered a few of his. 1.) It's hard sometimes to know...
Cincinnati's offensive talent was never in doubt, and this season, they've rediscovered good fortune.
-- Thursday's a homecoming for Tom O'Brien and several assistant coaches and players. -- Last year's loss to NC State sent UC reeling; Butch Jones thinks State was the best team they played in...
NC State lost another defensive starter to injury.
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Crystal Village II - Perfect for a family or couples in Destin
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Crystal Village II
rates (USD)
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$ 500 - $ 900 / week
vacation rental description
Only two blocks from the beach in a quiet complex, our bright and spacious second-floor condo is perfect for a family or couples. We personally clean and maintain the condo and keep it in sparkling, immaculate condition just for you.
This two-bedroom unit has everything--an eat-in kitchen with additional breakfast bar and laundry area, a comfortably furnished living room area and two full baths. Kitchen and baths have porcelain tile; the living area and bedrooms are carpeted. The master bedroom has a plush king-size bed and a full, private bath; the guest bedroom has two twin beds with a second full bath adjacent to the bedroom. The living room is furnished with a Klaussner queen-size sofa sleeper. Our private balcony overlooks the seasonally heated pool and tropical courtyard.
Stroll or drive to direct beach access at Miramar Beach Park (complete with boardwalk and bathhouse) where you can also enjoy beachside dining at Pompano Joe's. You will love Crystal Village II and the affordability of this fun and relaxing beach vacation.
If your dates are not available at Crystal Village, check out our other listing at Property ID# 104854.
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Charlie and Janet Koch 850-502-1819
condo rental amenities
Your "home away from home" includes:
High Speed Internet - WiFi
Fully-equipped kitchen
Refrigerator with Ice Maker
Iron/Ironing Board
Extended Cable TV
Ceiling Fans (3)
Balcony Furniture
Two Pools (one seasonally heated)
Reserved Parking at Your Steps
activities and attractions in Destin Gulf Coast North
Enjoy kayaking, parasailing, snorkeling, surfing, riding the waves on a boogie board or just kicking back and relaxing on the sugar sand beach. For a break from the beach, rent a scooter and cruise Scenic Gulf Drive or bicycle the 6-mile bike path along the coastline. Easy access to both Scenic Gulf Drive and Hwy. 98 also means you are just minutes away from Silver Sands Outlet Mall, Destin Commons, Bass Pro Shop, Baytowne Wharf, world-class golf, famous restaurants, water and amusement parks, miniature golf, and, of course, the beautiful Destin Harbor where you can take a dolphin cruise, charter a fishing trip, go sailing or just relax and watch the boats come in.
This is a great location--close and convenient to everything--making it a perfect Destin vacation for your family.
vacation rental rates
3/1 - 5/16 $110 daily $700 weekly
5/17 - 8/15 $140 daily $900 weekly-- Weekly rentals peak summer season.
8/16 - 9/1 $110 daily $700 weekly Late summer special!
9/2 - 10/31 $90 daily $600 weekly
11/1 - 2/28 $75 daily $500 weekly
Monthly rates available November through March; please inquire.
Rates subject to 12% tax and $75 cleaning fee. $200 deposit due within 5 days of booking; full rental payment due 30 days prior to arrival or reservation is cancelled and deposit forfeited. The $200 deposit converts to a refundable security deposit. Three-night minimum stay. Payment by check, money order or PayPal. Add 3% transaction fee if paying with PayPal.
Singles under 25 must be accompanied by parent/guardian.
Sorry--no smoking, no pets.
Charlie and Janet Koch 850-502-1819
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Prior to paying a reservation deposit, always verify payment instructions by calling the phone number displayed on this listing page. By contacting the owner directly and paying by an approved method - credit card, paypal, check or bank transfer - your reservation payment will be protected up to $1,000.Learn more in our Security Center
Top things to do in Destin
- Go to the beach!
- Charter a fishing trip
- Play golf
- Shop 'til you drop
- Dine at a local restaurant
Top things to do on a budget
- Go to the beach!
- Bike or walk the scenic path
- Splash around at the pool
- Play in our tropical courtyard
- Fly a kite at the beach
Top things to do with a family
- Go to the beach!
- Take a dolphin cruise with Capt. Larry
- Play miniature golf
- Enjoy the water/amusement parks
- Build sculptures in the sand
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White Cop to Black Man, "Who the Hell Do You Think You're Talking to?" Nine (9) Months Later Eunice Police "investigate" Videotaped Assault on Unarmed Black Man
From [HERE] Eunice Police Chief Ronald Dies (in photo below) said an investigation by outside agencies into a dashcam recording of a white police officer appearing to use excessive force on a Black man could begin as early as Monday.
Dies said Wednesday he would bring in Louisiana State Police and the FBI into his own investigation of the videotaped assault of an unarmed, handcuffed Black man. Archillus Hebert, 24, was eventually charged with driving while intoxicated, no driver's license, no proof of insurance and resisting an officer (how many lies will be acceptable to a jury?).
The video, which surfaced in media reports Wednesday, shows a Feb. 10 (as in 9 months ago) traffic stop initiated by Officer Richard Abadie. The officer pulled over Hebert, 24, in his white '90s-model Oldsmobile Cutlass at 1:15 a.m. after he observed him swerve several times as he drove down U.S. 190. It was recorded using the camera mounted to the front of Abadie's police cruiser. There were no passengers in the car.
Abadie, after telling Hebert he smelled alcohol on Hebert's breath and noticed his bloodshot eyes, ordered Hebert exit his car for a sobriety test. After Hebert stood behind his car as he was ordered, he raised his right arm as if shielding his eyes from the police car lights or inserting something in his mouth. Abadie and two other officers wrestled Hebert to the ground and, after a struggle, handcuffed him after he did not surrender whatever he was apparently holding. That is, he did not say or do anything to threaten the white officers before he was slammed down to the ground.
After cuffing Hebert, Abadie stood him up and began frisking and asking him incriminating questions (no Miranda given) . He repeatedly ordered him to say what he had put in his mouth or was holding. After Hebert said, "No, I ain't had nothin' in my hand, sir!" Abadie immediately grabbed him by the neck and slammed his head against his car.
"Quit yellin' at me! You understand?!" Abadie shouted. "Who the hell do you think you're talkin' to?!"
One of the officers assisting in the arrest can be heard telling Abadie to "chill out" at that point. None of the other officers present did anything to intervene. Abadie brought Hebert into his police cruiser after that.
Hebert, having failed a subsequent breathalyzer test, was arrested on driving while intoxicated, no driver's license, no proof of insurance and resisting an officer charges. He bonded out of Eunice City Jail shortly after the arrest.
He was unarmed. No drug charges were filed. No drugs or drug paraphernalia were found in the car and officers did not report smelling any drugs in the car or on Herbert's clothing. If officers reasonably believed Herbert was on drugs they could have given him a urine or blood test to detect drug impairmant instead of the breathalyzer -BW.


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EFFINGHAM — The mother of murder victim Willow Long pleaded guilty in Effingham County Circuit Court Tuesday to misleading police after her daughter's disappearance.
Ciara N. DeRyke, 26, was sentenced to 120 days in Effingham County Jail and placed on 18 months probation in a deal approved by Judge James Eder. DeRyke had been charged with one count of obstructing a peace officer as a result of statements she made to police on the morning of Sept. 8 — when she reported her daughter missing.
Willow's body was found in a rural area south of Watson after a massive search involving more than 1,000 people in blazing heat. Ciara DeRyke's younger brother Justin has been charged with the girl's murder. His case is still pending.
Because day-to-day credit is standard in misdemeanor cases, as well as credit for time served, Ciara DeRyke is scheduled to be released from jail Feb. 6. She had been jailed since her arrest last Dec. 9.


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Kufra Pitcher with Ice Tube Insert
Keep beverages cool without watering them down.
The Kufra Pitcher is a sturdy, glass carafe that keeps your drinks cool without watering them down. A plastic, removable insert confines your ice from the liquid. The Kufra Pitcher also includes a plastic stirring rod.
Features & specs:
- Holds 72 ounces of liquid
- 8.5" tall x 6.5" wide (at widest point)
- Plastic stirrer included
- Lead-free, BPA-free
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Prevents watered-down beverages
The ice tube insert of the Kufra Pitcher can hold approximately 8-10 "normal" sized ice cubes. The insert screws into the bottom of the plastic lid. The Kufra Pitcher also comes with a plastic stirrer.
When it comes to the stirring rod, it's hard to avoid some sort of "shaken, not stirred" reference, but we've promised ourselves we wouldn't do it. Moving along, we'd also like to point out that the Kufra Pitcher is made from thick, quality glass from Italy and that it holds nearly 2/3 of a gallon of liquid. Enjoy!
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