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Wolverine | |
Conservation status | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Carnivora |
Family: | Mustelidae |
Subfamily: | Mustelinae |
Genus: | Gulo Pallas, 1780 |
Species: | G. gulo |
Binomial name | |
Gulo gulo (Linnaeus, 1758) |
Subspecies | |
G. g. luscus |
Wolverine ranges |
The wolverine (/ˈwʊlvəriːn/), Gulo gulo (Gulo is Latin for "glutton"), also referred to as glutton, carcajou, skunk bear, or quickhatch, is the largest land-dwelling species of the family Mustelidae (weasels). It is a stocky and muscular carnivore, more closely resembling a small bear than other mustelids. The wolverine, a solitary animal,[1] has a reputation for ferocity and strength out of proportion to its size, with the documented ability to kill prey many times larger than itself.
The wolverine can be found primarily in remote reaches of the Northern boreal forests and subarctic and alpine tundra of the Northern Hemisphere, with the greatest numbers in northern Canada, the U.S. state of Alaska, the Nordic countries of Europe, and throughout western Russia and Siberia. Their populations have experienced a steady decline since the 19th century in the face of trapping, range reduction and habitat fragmentation, such that they are essentially absent from the southern end of their European range.
Genetic evidence suggests that the wolverine is most closely related to the tayra and martens (scientific names Eira and Martes, respectively), all of which shared a Eurasian ancestor.[2]
Within the Gulo genus, a clear separation occurs between two subspecies: the Old World form Gulo gulo gulo and the New World form G. g. luscus. Some authors had described as many as four additional North American subspecies, including ones limited to Vancouver Island (G. g. vancouverensis) and the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska (G. g. katschemakensis). However, the most currently accepted taxonomy recognizes either the two continental subspecies or recognize G. gulo as a single Holarctic taxon.[3]
Hall[who?] regards the North American Wolverine as a species (Gulo luscus) distinct from the Eurasian Wolverine (Gulo gulo).[1][verification needed]
Recently compiled genetic evidence suggests most of North America's wolverines are descended from a single source, likely originating from Beringia during the last glaciation and rapidly expanding thereafter, though considerable uncertainty to this conclusion is due to the difficulty of collecting samples in the extremely depleted southern extent of the range.[3]
Physical characteristics[edit]
Anatomically, the wolverine is a stocky and muscular animal. With short legs, broad and rounded head, small eyes and short rounded ears, it resembles a bear more than other mustelids. Though its legs are short, its large, five-toed paws and plantigrade posture facilitate movement through deep snow.[4]
The adult wolverine is about the size of a medium dog, with a length usually ranging from 65–107 cm (26–42 in), a tail of 17–26 cm (6.7–10.2 in), and a weight of 9–25 kg (20–55 lb), though exceptionally large males can weigh up to 32 kg (71 lb).[5][6][7] The males are as much as 30% larger than the females and can be twice the females' weight. Shoulder height is reported from 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in).[8] It is the largest of terrestrial mustelids; only the marine-dwelling sea otter and giant otter of the Amazon basin are larger.
Wolverines have thick, dark, oily fur which is highly hydrophobic, making it resistant to frost. This has led to its traditional popularity among hunters and trappers as a lining in jackets and parkas in Arctic conditions. A light-silvery facial mask is distinct in some individuals, and a pale buff stripe runs laterally from the shoulders along the side and crossing the rump just above a 25–35 cm (9.8–13.8 in) bushy tail. Some individuals display prominent white hair patches on their throats or chests.[4]
Like many other mustelids, it has potent anal scent glands used for marking territory and sexual signaling. The pungent odor has given rise to the nicknames "skunk bear" and "nasty cat." Wolverines, like other mustelids, possess a special upper molar in the back of the mouth that is rotated 90 degrees, towards the inside of the mouth. This special characteristic allows wolverines to tear off meat from prey or carrion that has been frozen solid.[9][10]
Diet and hunting[edit]
The wolverine is a powerful and versatile predator and scavenger. Prey mainly consists of small to medium-sized mammals, but the wolverine has been recorded killing prey such as adult deer that are many times larger than itself. Prey species include porcupines, squirrels, beavers, marmots, rabbits, voles, mice, shrews, lemmings, caribou, roe deer, white-tailed deer, mule deer, sheep, moose, and elk.[11] Smaller predators are occasionally preyed on, including martens, mink, foxes, Eurasian lynx,[12] weasels,[12] and coyote and wolf pups. Wolverines often pursue live prey that are relatively easy to obtain, including animals caught in traps, newborn mammals, and deer (including adult moose and elk) when they are weakened by winter or immobilized by heavy snow. Their diets are sometimes supplemented by birds' eggs, birds (especially geese), roots, seeds, insect larvae, and berries. A majority of the wolverine's sustenance is derived from carrion, on which they depend almost exclusively in winter and early spring. Wolverines may find carrion themselves, feed on it after the predator is done feeding (especially wolf packs) or simply take it from another predator. Whether eating live prey or carrion, the wolverine's feeding style appears voracious, leading to the nickname of "glutton" (also the basis of the scientific name). However, this feeding style is believed to be an adaptation to food scarcity, especially in winter.[13]
Armed with powerful jaws, sharp claws, and a thick hide,[14] wolverines, like most mustelids, are remarkably strong for their size. They may defend kills against larger or more numerous predators such as wolves or bears.[15] At least one account reported a wolverine's apparent attempt to steal a kill from a black bear, although the bear won what was ultimately a fatal contest.[16] In another account, a wolverine attacked a polar bear and clung to its throat until the bear suffocated.[17][18] Wolverines are known to follow wolf and lynx trails, purportedly with the intent of scavenging the remains of their kills. Wolves are thought to be their most important natural predator, with the arrival of wolves to a wolverine's territory presumably leading the latter to abandon the area.[7]
Wolverines inhabiting the Old World (specifically, Fennoscandia) hunt more actively than their North American relatives.[19] This may be because competing predator populations in Eurasia are not as dense, making it more practical for the wolverine to hunt for itself than to wait for another animal to make a kill and then try to snatch it. They often feed on carrion left by wolves, so changes in wolf populations may affect the population of wolverines.[20] They are also known on occasion to eat plant material.[21]
Mating and reproduction[edit]
Successful males will form lifetime relationships with two or three females, which they will visit occasionally, while other males are left without a mate.[22] Mating season is in the summer, but the actual implantation of the embryo (blastocyst) in the uterus is stayed until early winter, delaying the development of the fetus. Females will often not produce young if food is scarce. The gestation period is 30–50 days, and litters of typically two or three young ("kits") are born in the spring. Kits develop rapidly, reaching adult size within the first year of a lifespan that may reach anywhere from five to (in exceptional individuals) 13 years.[citation needed] Fathers make visits to their offspring until they are weaned at 10 weeks of age; also, once the young are about six months old, some reconnect with their fathers and travel together for a time.[22]
Wolverines live primarily in isolated arctic and alpine regions of northern Canada, Alaska, Siberia, and Scandinavia; they are also native to European Russia, the Baltic countries, the Russian Far East, northeast China and Mongolia. In 2008 and 2009, wolverines were sighted as far south as the Sierra Nevada, near Lake Tahoe, for the first time since 1922.[23][24][25] They are also found in low numbers in the Rocky Mountains and northern Cascades of the United States, and have been sighted as far south and east as Michigan.[26] However, most New World wolverines live in Canada.[21]
The world's total wolverine population is not known. The animal exhibits a low population density and requires a very large home range.[20]
The range of a male wolverine can be more than 620 km2 (240 mi2), encompassing the ranges of several females which have smaller home ranges of roughly 130–260 km2 (50–100 mi2). Adult wolverines try for the most part to keep nonoverlapping ranges with adults of the same sex.[10] Radio tracking suggests an animal can range hundreds of miles in a few months.
Female wolverines burrow into snow in February to create a den, which is used until weaning in mid-May. Areas inhabited nonseasonally by wolverines are thus restricted to zones with late-spring snowmelts. This fact has led to concern that global warming will shrink the ranges of wolverine populations.[22]
This requirement for large territories brings wolverines into conflict with human development, and hunting and trapping further reduce their numbers, causing them to disappear from large parts of their former range; attempts to have them declared an endangered species have met with little success.[20] In February 2013, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service proposed giving Endangered Species Act protections to the wolverine due to its winter habitat in the northern Rockies diminishing. This was as a result of a lawsuit by brought by the Center for Biological Diversity and Defenders of Wildlife.[27]
The Wildlife Conservation Society reported in June 2009 that a wolverine researchers had been tracking for almost three months had crossed into northern Colorado. Society officials had tagged the young male wolverine in Wyoming near Grand Teton National Park and it had traveled southward for about 500 miles. It was the first wolverine seen in Colorado since 1919, and its appearance was also confirmed by the Colorado Division of Wildlife.[21] In February 2014, a wolverine was seen in Utah, the first confirmed sighting in that state in 30 years.[28]
Country | Population | Area | Year | State of population |
Sweden | 265+[4] | Norrbotten[4] | 1995–97[4] | Stable[4] |
Norway | 150+[4] | Snøhetta plateau and North[4] | 1995–97[4] | Decline[4] |
Finland | 155–170[4] | Karelia and North[4] | 2008[4] | Stable[4] |
Russia | 1500[4] | Taiga[4] | 1970, 1990,[4] | Decline[4] |
Russia – Komi | 885[4] | – | 1990[4] | – |
Russia – Archangelsk Oblast | 410[4] | Nenetsky Autonomous Area[4] | 1990[4] | Limited[4] |
Russia – Kola Peninsula | 160[4] | Hunting Districts[4] | 1990[4] | Decline[4] |
United States – Alaska[29] | Unknown[29] | Kobuk Valley National Park,[29] Selawik National Wildlife Refuge[29] | 1998[29] | Decline[29] |
United States – Alaska[30] | 3.0 (± 0.4 SE) wolverines/1,000 km2[30] | Turnagain Arm and the Kenai Mountains[30] | 2004[30] | –[30] |
United States – Rocky Mountains[31] | 28–52[31] | Montana, Idaho, Wyoming[31] | 1989–2007[31] | Unknown[31] |
United States – California[32] | 3[32] | Tahoe National Forest[32] | 2008[32] | Unknown[32] |
Canada – Yukon | 9.7 (± 0.6 SE) wolverines/1,000 km2[30] | Old Crow Flats[30] | 2004[30] | –[30] |
Canada – Ontario[33] | Unclear[33] | Red Lake – Sioux Lookout to Fort Severn – Peawanuck[33] | 2004[33] | Stable to expanding[33] |
Canada – Overall[34] | 15,000–19,000[34] | Overall[34] | –[34] | Stable[34] |
In captivity[edit]
Around a hundred wolverines are held in zoos across North America and Europe, and they have been bred in captivity, but only with difficulty and high infant mortality.[35]
The wolverine's questionable reputation as an insatiable glutton (reflected in the Latin genus name Gulo) may be in part due to a false etymology. The animal's name in older Norwegian, fjeldfross, meaning "mountain cat", is thought to have worked its way into German as Vielfrass,[36] which means "glutton" (literally "devours much"). Its name in other West Germanic languages is similar (e.g. Dutch: veelvraat).
The Finnish name is ahma, derived from ahmatti, which is translated as "glutton". Similarly, the Estonian name is ahm, with the equivalent meaning to the Finnish name. In Lithuanian is ernis, in Latvian—tinis or āmrija.
The Eastern Slavic росомаха (rosomakha) and the Polish and Czech name rosomák seem to be borrowed from the Finnish rasva-maha (fat belly). Similarly, the Hungarian name is rozsomák or torkosborz which means "gluttonous badger".
In French-speaking parts of Canada, the wolverine is referred to as carcajou, borrowed from the Innu-aimun or Montagnais kuàkuàtsheu.[37] However in France, the wolverine's name is glouton (glutton).
Purported gluttony is reflected neither in the English name wolverine nor in the names used in North Germanic languages. The English word wolverine (alteration of the earlier form wolvering of uncertain origin) probably implies "a little wolf". The name in Proto-Norse, erafaz and Old Norse, jarfr, lives on in the regular Icelandic name jarfi, regular Norwegian name jerv, regular Swedish name järv and regular Danish name jærv.
In culture[edit]
Many cities, teams, and organizations use the wolverine as a mascot. For example, the US state of Michigan is, by tradition, known as "the Wolverine State", and the University of Michigan takes the wolverine as its mascot. The association is well and long established: for example, many Detroiters volunteered to fight during the American Civil War and George Armstrong Custer, who led the Michigan Brigade, called them the "Wolverines". The origins of this association are obscure; it may derive from a busy trade in wolverine furs in Sault Ste. Marie in the 18th century or may recall a disparagement intended to compare early settlers in Michigan with the vicious mammal. Wolverines are, however, extremely rare in Michigan. A sighting in February 2004 near Ubly was the first confirmed sighting in Michigan in 200 years.[38] The animal was found dead in 2010[39] and the story recounted in the book The Lone Wolverine.[40]
The wolverine figures prominently in the mythology of the Innu people of eastern Québec and Labrador. In at least one Innu myth, it is the creator of the world.[41]
Wolverine is the name of a popular fictional character appearing in X-Men books published by Marvel Comics—named for his highly individualistic and aggressive behavior, as well as his great ferocity despite his small stature.
The 91-minute 1994 motion picture Running Free (also known as One Paw) is about a young boy and his friendship with an Alaskan wolverine. The wolverines seen in the film were born in captivity and directed by a USDA-licensed filmmaker, Steve Kroschel. Many of the wolverine scenes are documentary footage of trained wolverines being filmed in their natural habitat. The movie was screened on 5 October 1994. The American Humane Society was involved before the start of filming and during some of the filming.[42]
The first full-length nature documentary about wild wolverines, Wolverines – Hyenas of the North, was produced in 2006 by German wildlife film company Gulo Film Productions for German Television (NDR), and has been broadcast in many countries – also under the titles Wolverine X or Wolverine Revealed,[43] and in the US by Animal Planet as an episode of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. The film by German director Oliver Goetzl shows many different social behaviour aspects of wild wolverines at the Finnish / Russian border area – some of them previously unknown – and has won more than 30 international festival awards and nominations, including at Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival, Wildscreen Film Festival, IWFF Missoula, Animal Behavior Society Film Festival and Banff World Television Awards.
The PBS series Nature released a documentary, "Wolverine: Chasing the Phantom" as episode #166 on 14 November 2010.[44] This 53-minute documentary[45] focuses on the efforts of a number of naturalists in the United States to track wolverines, collect genetic data, and learn more about wolverine populations, individual behavior and social behavior. It also tracks the raising of two male wolverines in captivity at an Alaska nature reserve from birth to maturity, and profiles the naturalists making these efforts.
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External links[edit]
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- Large Carnivore Initiative for Europe: Wolverine: scientific articles about wolverines
- Wolverine Tracks: How to identify wolverine tracks in the wild.
- Forest Service Wolverine research
- Patsy, V. and M. Sygo 2009. Gulo gulo Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. Accessed 8 September 2012.


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White Sox turn to Quintana to slow streaking Royals
Jeremy Guthrie could use a victory when he faces the White Sox on Friday night. After all, he's been without one in his last 11 starts since winning his first two games of the season.
Since his third outing of the year on April 16, the right-handed Guthrie has received just 2.59 runs of support per nine innings from his lineup -- lowest in the American League in that period.
Even if the Royals don't give him much run support, Guthrie has proved he can be very tight-fisted at U.S. Cellular Field. In nine starts there, he is 5-3 with a 2.73 ERA -- the best mark among 27 active Major League pitchers, both home and visiting, who have made at least eight starts there.
In addition to a nice history against the White Sox, Guthrie (2-6, 4.10) has also found his groove on the mound as of late, with three quality starts in his last four outings. The non-quality start was also his most recent, as he gave up four runs in seven innings in a 4-2 loss to the Yankees.
However, three of Guthrie's allowed runs came in the third inning off of one mistake -- a bases-clearing double by Yankees catcher Brian McCann.
"I tried to go up and away off the plate, and he went out there and slapped it," Guthrie said.
The White Sox will turn to left-hander Jose Quintana in the series opener.
Quintana (3-6, 3.59) finds himself in the midst of another solid season, having given up no more than three runs in 11 of his 13 starts. However, he enters Friday holding a career 4.06 ERA in nine games against the Royals.
Quintana got roughed up by the Angels last time out -- surrendering four runs in 4 1/3 innings -- but was a victim of more poor fielding by the White Sox, who committed two errors.
"You don't play defense and you give a team like that opportunities, you leave that little crack in the door open," White Sox manager Robin Ventura said after the loss. "And they kicked it wide open."
Royals: "You've got to have faith"
Kansas City's recent hot streak -- the team is 9-4 in its last 13 games -- began at Toronto when, coincidentally or not, the Royals turned to Dale Sveum as the hitting coach. Even so, manager Ned Yost believed all along that the struggling offense would come to life at some point.
"You've got to have faith in your players. If you don't, you're in trouble," he said. "When you have faith in your players and know what they're capable of doing, it makes it easier to stay patient and try to keep the waters as calm as you possibly can when everybody else wants to make them choppy."
The Royals offense has produced six or more runs six times since beginning the aforementioned series with the Blue Jays, including a nine-run effort in Tuesday's win over the Indians.
"Over the course of 162 games, you've got to maintain your patience, you've got to maintain an even keel because you know there are ups and downs," Yost said. "For us so far this year, our downs have been far less than they were last year. That's a good thing because it can get crazy."
White Sox: Jones resumes throwing
Right-hander Nate Jones underwent back surgery over a month ago, and on Monday he was finally able to throw a baseball without experiencing any pain.
"I'm feeling pretty good, especially after yesterday," Jones said Tuesday. "I got to go out there and toss a little bit. That made me feel like a part of the team. I'm excited about that."
Jones gave up four runs in his only two appearances with the White Sox this season and still has a fair amount of rehab to work through before rejoining the team's bullpen. But the progress remains encouraging for the young right-hander.
"Yesterday, I tossed from about 50 or 60 feet, and I think today we get to toss a little farther, maybe 70, 75 feet. We'll just take a day at a time."
Worth noting
• Of all the White Sox, Paul Konerko has the most career at-bats against Guthrie, going 14-for-52 with four home runs against Kansas City's starter.
• Mike Moustakas has a strong track record when facing Quintana -- he's gone 8-for-19 (.421) with two homers against him in his career.
• Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Tigers snapped a five-game winning streak for the White Sox within the American League Central.
• White Sox starters have a 3.02 ERA over 128 innings and 21 games since May 20.
• Alexei Ramirez has hit safely in 29 of 33 home games this season.
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I am getting ready to continue the wood deck, moving to Part 3, but thought I would first reply to your posts Scott and Tom D.
First Scott, as to your question if I "have any idea how it will print out?" the answer is kind of, but not really. The picture below shows the first test piece I had Pavel print for me with different sizes of extrusions and indentions. On the left the arrows points to the raised extruded 0.01" and 0.02" squares. The arrow on the right points to the cut extruded 0.0075" square. Since the battens are 0.02" square and the gaps are 0.008" wide and 0.02" deep, I think it is going to look good. The jury is still out though, and I won't know for sure until it is printed. In a way the uncertainty is one of the fun things about 3D modeling and printing for me at this stage.
And Tom D, thanks for the pix and comments. I thought that the conning tower fairwater was probably the oldstyle. As I was looking at them, I had a deja vu moment and looked back to March when I first started on the conning tower fairwater, which I originally designed from the plans and the very picture you just sent. However, thinking that it would be easier to build the model as the ship currently is because of all of the pictures I have been sent, I changed it. I'm not sure if I saved the old version or not. If I did, my idea of making at least 2 configurations would be easier. In any case, I've pretty much decided to go with making her as she is now, perhaps with the 5"/25 gun aft, just because it looks cool, although I haven't decided that conclusively yet.
Thanks a lot for the pictures of the gun. If I decide to add it, they will be helpful. I have been considering, if I do add the gun, whether to buy the PE set or make it. The PE set has been sold out for ages, so I may have to make it if I want to include it. We will see.
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I wish you lots of luck with your no shopping challenge. I gave up shopping for lent..and I plan on continuing. I personally think that you learn true style and creativity from working with what you have. It's so easy to go out and buy something new. I've been looking at my closet and noticing items that are really cute that have only been once or twice. It's a shame. They are about to be revived.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I was thinking the same myself, just not saying it outloud in case I failed. I definitely need to stop shopping because I end up forgetting what I already own, and I know it's cute b/c that's why I bought it in the first place! I think your idea is fab, and I am inspired to maybe say it outloud!
www.beachfloatabroad.blogspot.comI think the remixing idea is great. I can't wait to see how it goes. I need to make myself do something like that. I should also make myself stop shopping...
I really love that dress. The fit is so pretty. Did you buy it recently? I'm in desperate need of an LBD...there are no black dresses in my wardrobe.What a great project! My boyfriend and I are embarking on an eight month trip to Europe at the end of this year, so to save for that I've resolved not to buy any *new* clothes and only visit the thrift store oh-so-sparingly. It's tough to resist the online shopping urge on those "I have nothing to wear" days, but great blogs like yours are great inspiration to dream up new combinations of pieces I already have. Good luck, and looking forward to the remixes!
ReplyDeleteok love the dress, so simple and chic. fantastic! also, i have that trench isn't it great? i love it and it's such a great spring jacket to have around.
having a no spending month is a great idea. i'm limiting myself to $20 a month through august, shopping wise that is, because i'm trying to move to nyc - we'll see what happens. but good luck to you!!I said something along the same lines a few days ago!! The idea was spawned by a fit of spring cleaning that filled an entire table with things I was going to give away. Then it hit me- if I have so much crud that I can give half of it away then why do I need anything else? And so was born the "Thrifting My Closet" idealogy.
I decided that I am not going to purchase any other articles of clothing until I have worn absolutely everything I own at least once. I feel as if it may take me awhile....but anyway-here's to "Thrifting Your Closet" and "Project I Have Nothing to Wear"!!Best of luck with your no shopping thing. I tried that last June and instead of shopping I found myself delving into Twilight (which became my crack for the month).
Oh and if you really want to get just your husband, have a pregnant person (preferably someone you know) to pee on a pregnancy test for you.Not only do I love seeing what you are wearing, but I actually read everything you write instead of just "skimming"...your blog is that GOOD.
And I love your sense of April Fool's humor...I told my son yesterday that my husband and I were going to split up as an A.F.'s joke.
He did not find it as funny as I did.You look so cute in this outfit! Like if Lily Allen and Audrey Hepburn had a baby.. it'd be you!
Good luck on ur challenge.. I'm kind of doing the same thing with my clothes, but I'm trying to not wear the same thing twice until I've gone through all my clothes. So far, So good
Check out my blog if you get a chance. Many thanks in advance!
http://www.kippisclothes.blogspot.com/ack! i feel totally convicted. thanks a lot. i need to to do this too. my dream of having an indoor rockwall must be fulfilled.
NOT. (remember when we were little? saying "NOT" was like having April Fool's every day!)
anyway. shopping has become my substitute for doing laundry. isn't that awful? ugh. i have way, way, way too many clothes. i actually think reading fashion blogs has made my shopping habit worse. i REALLY need to work on contentedness.
well, anyway, i think i'm gonna join you in this no-shopping month. i think i can, i think i can, i think i can.
holy long-comment. for a second there i thought we were BFFs.First, I love this outfit - so classic!
Second, great challenge - I'm due to come off of my own self-imposed shopping hiatus next week. I think practicing some restraint has actually curtailed some of my urge to shop on a whim (i'm one of those "I had a bad day, I deserve shoes" types).
Can't wait to see your 30 for 30 remix!
archival-allure.tumblr.comI love this outfit, but more importantly, I love your no shopping month! It's so easy to spend money and lose track of just how much you are spending! Have you ever tried mint.com? My hubs and I really like it for a quick overview of our finances, since we don't keep and record every receipt like "real" adults are supposed to!
ReplyDeleteI'm totally doing almost the same thing. I am not buying anymore clothes until I get a new job. I'll have to remix my outfits and not spend any $ until I get a new job... it's going to be hard to not use credit cards too but I think it's def for the best.
Can't wait to see what you do with your wardrobe this month!- AnonymousApril 3, 2010 at 8:18 AM
hahh I always prank pregnancy every year too. I always get someone. This year I was hoping to actually be pregnant so I could tell everyone and they wouldn't believe me and I could say "April Fool's! I actually am!"


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Red Sox: Halfway home
• Thursday's game marked the halfway point of the regular season for the Red Sox, meaning that for a team-record 16th consecutive year, Boston has a winning record through 81 games, at 48-33. Boston's 3 1/2-game lead in the AL East marks the club's largest division lead through its first 81 games since 2007, when the team was 10 1/2 games ahead.
• With Thursday night's victory, Jon Lester continued his domination of the Blue Jays this season. The left-hander is now 3-0 with a 2.79 ERA and 21 strikeouts in three starts against Toronto this year. He exited the game with a sore right hip after facing two batters in the eighth inning.
Blue Jays: Wang gets the early hook
• Wang snapped a streak of 17 2/3 innings without a run on Thursday when he gave up an RBI single to Daniel Nava in the bottom of the second, and the right-hander's night fell apart from there. Wang was pulled after just 1 2/3 innings after allowing seven runs in a nightmarish second frame. It was his shortest start and most earned runs allowed in a single inning since April 18, 2009.
• Shortstop Jose Reyes is hitless in two games since returning from the 60-day disabled list, but he did drive in a run with a sacrifice fly to open up Toronto's two-run eighth inning on Thursday. Reyes missed a total of 66 games due to a severely sprained left ankle.
Worth noting
• The Blue Jays have outscored their opponents 103-63 since June 5, and they have hit 27 homers over that span.
• Adam Lind and Colby Rasmus were held out of Thursday's lineup vs. Lester, who they've each struggled against. Lind is 3-for-29 lifetime against Lester, while Rasmus is 3-for-15. Both are expected to be back in the lineup on Friday.
Eric Single is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Spring Lake Park in Macomb, IL. has three different singletrack trails ranging in intermediate to difficult. At 10 miles in length this park has a nice smattering of everything an adrenaline junky would want. The trails here are tight in some spots with a few ladder bridges, log piles and even a teeter-totter, and the hills just keep coming with jumps that make you feel weightless.
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Borders Spring Lake Park and is habitat for deer, turkey, fox, geese, beaver and coyotes. Trails and educational programs offered.
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Rustic setting available for retreats, picnics, camps, nature studies or a team course.
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12 parks that offer diverse activities. Fishing, picnics, baseball diamonds, volleyball courts, hiking trails and playgrounds.
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William Creek meanders through this park, providing habitat for an abundance of wildlife. Set in 770 acres of rolling terrain and steep hillsides, Weinberg-King is popular in winter for its cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
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Enjoy hiking, camping, and canoeing at Siloam Springs State Park in Western Illinois.
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26-acre lake featuring three shelter houses and playground equipment. Fishing allowed. Trolling Motors allowed. Campsites available first-come, first-served. Located next to Rolling Greens Golf Club.
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This 150-acre park with a 225-acre lake is owned by the city of Rushville. The park offers fishing and canoeing, hiking trails through a hardwood forest, camping and picnicking, youth group camping area, pavilions, boat dock & baseball diamond. The campground facilities consist of 77 spaces with electrical hookups. All spaces have water and there is a modern shower house for your convenience. Schuy-Rush Lake offers a well maintained boat ramp. There is a generous supply of slips for docking your boat overnight or for the entire camping season. Fishing is by pole and line only and the lake has a large variety of fish. For the adventurous, we have a nature trail for hiking. Come to Schuy-Rush Lake where we supply the water and you supply the fun.
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Ocean Farm is working to make a harmonious place where nature and agriculture complement each other. A contour strip rotation uses corn, soybeans, oats, alfalfa, and buckwheat. 56 acres are used in the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program.
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This beautiful 18-hole course offers rental carts and a driving range.
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Ball Fore Family Entertainment Center
All types of family fun. Miniature golfing, driving range, batting cages, ice skating, in-line skating and archery.
Gold Hills Golf Club
Rolling hills make up this 18-hole golf course. Carts, a driving range and a putting green are available.
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Trophy Whitetail Deer bow hunts since 1986. Also, spring turkey hunting, sporting clays, trap range, meals, and lodging. Heavily wooded ravines and valleys, magnificent stands of oak, maple and cedar, and grassy meadows.
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Rolling Greens Golf Course
Located on 140 beautiful acres bordering the shores of Lake Mt. Sterling, Rolling Greens Golf Course offers the finest play in the Mt. Sterling golf community. The course has challenged players for more than 40 years, and after a complete overhaul in 2009, golfers have continued to enjoy the exciting experience at Rolling Greens Golf Course. During the improvements, talented designers renovated the exiting nine holes and also added nine more and a modern practice facility. At its lengthiest, the course plays at 6,700 yards from the back tees. Rolling Greens offers the best in equipment and apparel to compliment your game. Stop by our fully-stocked Pro Shop before or after your round and browse through name brands.
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Scripps Park Golf Course
Scripps Park Golf Course was originally built as a 9-hole course in 1923. The original 9 has many rolling fairways with bunkered greens and challenging water hazards. In 2002 the course expanded to 18 holes with the back 9 having the open feeling of a "links style" course. The wide fairways and creative hazards complement the demanding greens. All 18 holes are irrigated and provide consistent play from early spring to late fall. The course is long enough to be enjoyably challenging but easily accessible to walkers as well as cart players. You can purchase annual individual or family passes or pay by the round. Cart rental and a well stocked pro shop is available. The course can also accommodate groups and corporate outings.
Wispering Oaks Campground
Enjoy camping close to Nauvoo & Quincy. Swimming & fishing at an affordable price.
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The land for Scripps Park was donated by the Scripps family. The park was the site of the homestead of the Scripps family, pioneers in journalism. Scripps Park offers a swimming pool, tennis courts, the Virginia community building, playground, picnic area, baseball diamonds, and two guest houses for rent. The golf course is an 18-hole public course built in 1923 with irrigation from tee to green. There are approximately 16 bunkers strategically placed around the course and water hazards are in play.
Arabian Woods Horse Farm
Showcasing Arabians, and colorful half-Arabians, the farm is a friendly site dedicated to well-rounded horsemanship for all ages. Tours and tutorial camps available by appointment.
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Definition | Reasons for Procedure | Possible Complications | What to Expect | Call Your Doctor
Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) uses a thin wire loop to precisely cut out areas of the cervix. The cervix is a neck-like structure that connects the vagina and uterus. LEEP is done to remove abnormal cervical cells.
LEEP is often done after abnormal cells have been found on the cervix. These abnormal cells are often found on a Pap test . If the cells found on a Pap test show cervical dysplasia (abnormal cells) or cancer cells, a LEEP may be done.
Problems from the procedure are rare, but all procedures have some risk. Your doctor will review potential problems, like:
Before your procedure, talk to your doctor about ways to manage factors that may increase your risk of complications such as:
The following may also increase the risk of complications:
Talk to your doctor about your medications. You may be asked to stop taking some medications up to one week before the procedure.
The day of the procedure:
Local anesthesia is often used for a LEEP. This will keep you from feeling pain during the procedure. You will be awake during the procedure. The anesthesia may be applied with a lotion or injected into the area.
You will lie on your back on a table with your feet up in footrests. The doctor will insert a speculum into your vagina. This tool will separate the vaginal walls. This will allow the doctor to see the cervix. Anesthesia will be applied to the cervix to numb the area.
The doctor will then apply a solution to the cervical area. The solution will show the abnormal area that needs to be removed. The doctor will insert a thin wire into the vagina toward the cervix. You will hear a vacuum-like noise. You may also hear a humming noise. The thin wire loop is like a surgical knife. The doctor will be able to gently remove the abnormal tissue. You will need to stay very still. The doctor will cauterize the area. This process heats the blood vessels to stop bleeding. A paste may also be applied to stop bleeding.
LEEP only takes a few minutes.
You may feel cramping during LEEP. You should not feel any sharp pain.
Your blood pressure and heart rate will be checked.
During your stay, the care center staff will take steps to reduce your chance of infection such as:
There are also steps you can take to reduce your chances of infection such as:
After the procedure, you may have:
When you return home, do the following to help ensure a smooth recovery:
After arriving home, contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:
If you think you have an emergency, call for medical help right away.