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Around the Area: 11.03.06 - 11.09.06
Are you a Cowboys fan?
Bay Area Fellowship Church will host former Dallas Cowboy Bill Bates at 5 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday and at 8:30, 10 and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday at the church, 8001 S. Padre Island Drive, for free autograph sessions. Bates and Pastor Bill Cornelius will deliver a message as a kick off to the new series titled "Relentless." Free. Information: 993-5900.
Step Forward to Cure Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Walkathon with
honorary co-chairmen Barbi Leo and Rudy Trevino begins with
registration at 9 a.m. Saturday at Cole Park Amphitheater. Silent
auction and two-mile walk will begin at 10 a.m. Free. Donations
accepted. Information: 549-0275.
ELECTRIC EARS: Electric Ears! presentation of electro-acoustic works with Montana-based guest composer Samuel J. Hamm Jr. begins at 7:30 p.m. at Wolfe Recital Hall, Fine Arts Center Music Building, Del Mar College East, Ayers at Kosar. Free. Information: 698-1619.
SCIENCE SEMINAR: Del Mar College Natural Sciences Friday Science Seminar, "Severe Erosion of Texas Beaches Caused by Engineering Modifications to the Coast and Rivers," begins at 1 p.m. in Room 227, Coles Classroom Building, Del Mar College East, Naples at Kosar streets off Staples. Free. Presented by Port Aransas-based geologist Richard L. Watson. Free. Information: 698-1665.
FIRST FRIDAY: First Friday all-member all-media show "Food Glorious Food'' is from 5 to 8 p.m. at Art Center for the Islands, 323 N. Alister St., Port Aransas. Exhibit is on display through Nov. 24. Music by Tiddle Caylor, Eddie Lee Skipwith & Jack Gant. Free. Information: (361) 749-7334.
EXHIBIT: Gallery Three: Coastal Currents exhibit opens with a reception at 6 p.m. at Islander Art Gallery, Hamlin Center. Exhibit is on display through Nov. 25. Free. Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Information: 825-3350.
HEART GALLERY OPENING: Opening reception for "Heart'' photo exhibit of foster children seeking permanent adoptive homes is from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education Center, 2021 Agnes St. Exhibit is on display through Dec. 31. Free. Hours: 9a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Information: 825-5633 or 882-7837.
FEATURE FILM: "Miami Vice'' begins at 7 and 9:30 p.m. in the Biology Earth Science auditorium, Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Free. Information: (361) 593-2760.
CONFERENCE/GALA: The Hispanic Women's Network of Texas state conference begins at 8 a.m. with a board meeting at Omni Bayfront Hotel, 900 N. Shoreline Blvd. Happy the Comedian and Clarissa Serna will perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost: $15. Event continues at 8 .m. Saturday with breakfast. Conference features entertainment, exhibits and golf tournament. Cost for conference: $40/students; $80/nonmembers. Cost for gala: $50. Information: 850-9829.
MILLION DOLLAR DUCK: Rockport Little Theater presents the comedy "Opal's Million Dollar Duck'' at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 19 at Rockport School Auditorium, 619 N. Live Oak St., Rockport. Cost: $10. Information: (361) 759-6243.
NUCLEAR TALK: Mario Carranza will present the lecture "From Non-Proliferation to Post-Proliferation: Explaining the About-Face in U.S. Policy toward South Asia, From Clinton to Bush" at noon in Room 140, Manning Hall, Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Free. Information: (361) 593-3901.
ANNIVERSARY/GALA: Rialto Theater grand opening "Black Tie and Blue Jeans'' gala begins with a ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. The gala begins with a champagne reception at 6 p.m. Saturday at the theater 327 S. Commercial St., Aransas Pass. Featuring works by Monique Dix and Barbara Robinson. Music by Ronald D. Scott orchestra. Cost for gala: $15. Information:(361) 758-0383.
SENIOR DANCE: A senior dance with music by Bud Whittington is from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Portland Community Center, 2000 Billy G. Webb Drive, Portland. Cost: $3. Information 852-1409.
SOLAMENTE TU: Solamente Tu women's forum is from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, 402 Harbor Drive. Cost: $50. Information: 663-7293
SQUARE DANCING: Beginner square dance lessons are from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church fellowship hall, 4620 S. Alameda St. Cost: $2.50. Information: (361) 758-5964 or 443-8652.
THEATER: The Port Aransas Community Theater, 2327 State Highway 361 and Sea Isle Drive, Port Aransas presents "Streetcar Named Desire'' at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 18 at the theater. Cost: $15.
Information: (800) 45-COAST.
STORYFEST: George West Storyfest begins at 10 a.m. at Live Oak County Courthouse Square, East Houston Street, George West. Event features parade, music, car show and street dance. The event continues at 10 a.m. Sunday with storytelling at First Baptist Church in George West. Free. Information: (361) 449-2481 or (800) 600-3121.
ORIENTATION FOR MATH: Our Lady of Corpus Christi College, 1200 Lantana St., will offer math fundamentals for grades fourth through sixth from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school. Presented by adjunct instructor Douglas W. Harley. Cost: $40. Information: 289-9095.
CITY WIDE MARKET: City Wide Market is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jackson Square in downtown Sinton. Free admission. Information: (361) 364-2307.
READING: Friends of the Corpus Christi Public Libraries present author Catherine Ryan Hyde speaking about her novel "Pay It Forward'' at 1 p.m. at H-E-B Plus!, 5315 Saratoga Blvd. and at 4 p.m. at the Parkdale Branch Library, 1230 Caramel Parkway. Free. Information: 880-7070.
CRAFT FAIR: Travis Baptist Church, 5802 Weber Road, will host a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the church. Free admission. Information: 853-9967.
DIGITAL PHOTOS: Next Digital Photo Quick Start workshop is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Instructor: John Watson. Cost: $149. Information: 825-2778.
CRAFT FAIR: Wesley United Methodist Church will have its annual fall craft fair from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church fellowship hall, 3915 Gollihar Road. Free admission. Information: 854-4367.
FARMERS'MARKET: Rockport-Fulton Farmers' Market is from 8 a.m. to noon at Fulton Harbor Park. Free admission. Information: (361) 463-1231.
GARAGE SALE: A garage sale to benefit Christmas packages for troops is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lands End, Bahia Bay Subdivision, Rockport. Free admission. Information: (361) 729-5490.
LANDSCAPE SEMINAR: South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center will present a landscape facelift seminar from 10 a.m. to noon at the gardens, 8545 S. Staples St. Presented by landscape architect Doug Wade. Cost: $6/nonmembers; $3.50/members. Information: 852-2100.
MARKET DAY: The Portland North Bay Lions Club will host an outdoor market day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Gregory-Portland Intermediate School, Wildcat Drive. Event features arts/crafts, barbecue and snacks. Free admission. Information: 643-5807 or 643-3222.
EXHIBITS: The Art Center of Corpus Christi, 100 N. Shoreline Blvd., will host these exhibits through Nov. 29: Dimension Show XXXIV, Shelly Porter, Corpus Christi State School students, South Texas Miniature Art Society, bayfront photo competition, Andrea Harwell, Rosemary Fischer, Kaye Hass, Louis Garcia and Sherry Chapman. Opening reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Free. Information:
QUARTET: The Prazak String Quartet performs at 7:30 p.m. at Wolfe Recital Hall, Del Mar college. Cost: $20/adults, $7/students. Information: 884-5775 or 855-0264.
SUPPER/SALE: Mexican supper and rummage sale is from 3 to 7 p.m. at Oak Park United Methodist Church, 878 Oak Park. Cost: $5/plate. Information: 885-0388 or 946-2000.
WAFFLE SALE: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2397 will host a Belgian Waffle Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the post, 4441 Ayers St. Cost: $6/dine-in; $6.50/to go. Information: 855-3188.
CRASH PUPPETS: Crash Test Puppets, a nonprofit children's theater troupe, will have auditions from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Suite 75B, Sunrise Mall, upstairs near the elevator. Free. Information: (361) 563-5451 or www.crash-test-puppets.com
AMERICAN TALENT: Last day to view the exhibit "New American Talent: The Twentieth Exhibition'' in the Weil Gallery, Center for the Arts, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Exhibit features works of 28 artists. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Free. Information: 825-3672.
POTTERY FOR KIDS: Penny's Pottery for Kids is from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturdays through December for ages 6 to 13 at Art Center of Corpus Christi, 100 N. Shoreline Blvd. Cost: $15 plus clay ($25 for 25-pound bag). Today's project: puzzle top box. Information: 813-8294 or 884-6406.
COTTONFEST: Robstown 2006 Cottonfest is from noon to midnight and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday at Nueces County Park, 415 Mainer Road, Robstown. Event features music by Stephanie Abriana, La Herencia, Klaro, Megan Ramos Y Grupo Velocidad, Carl Lewis & the Deadbeats, Los Arias, Xtrano, Mando Y La Venganza, Fama, arts and crafts, games, turtle races and chili cookoff. Cost: Free admission until 4 p.m.; $1 admission after 4 p.m. Information: (361) 387-3933 or (361) 387-7280.
DANCE: Robstown Community Hall, 4612 County Road 42, Robstown, will hold a dance with music by Bud Whittington from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Cost: $6. Information: (361) 563-2482.
JAZZ CRUISE: Flagship Jazz Cruise Under the Stars is from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at People's Street T-head. Music by Del Mar College's MWF Jazz Band under the direction of David Irving. Cost: $8. Must board the Flagship no later than 7:15 p.m. Information: 698-1214.
BERCLAIR MANSION TOURS: Berclair Mansion is open for tours from 2 to 4 p.m. on U.S. Highway 59 East at Berclair near Beeville. Cost: $10. Information: (361) 319-7998 or 1-800-248-3859.
concert: Benefit concert featuring Del Mar College music faculty at 4 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2727 Airline Road. Cost: $8; free with Del Mar ID. Information: 698-1614 or 994-0285.
DANCE: A dance with music by Leo Majek Orchestra is from 4 to 8 p.m. at Moravian Hall, 5601 Kostoryz Road. Cost: $6. Information 852-1409.
CAKE DECORATING: Registration deadline is today for Wilton Cake Decorating Classes at Hobby Lobby, 5425 S. Padre Island Drive in Moore Plaza. Instructor is Wray Nell Mosier. Class II starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday; Course I starts at 6 p.m. Thursday; Course III starts at 6p.m. Wednesday. Cost: $12.50/course. Information: 991-3641 or 985-2552.
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: Watercolor workshop with Bill Bissell "Land to Sky to Sea'' is from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Friday at Rockport Center for the Arts, 902 Navigation Circle, Rockport. Cost: $315/members; $50/nonmembers. Information: (361) 729-5519.
CLAY CLASS: Intermediate clay class with Shirley Ballard is from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through Nov. 27 at Rockport Center for the Arts, 902 Navigation Circle, Rockport. Cost: $150/members; $165/nonmembers. Information: (361) 729-5519.
YOGA TEACHERS TRAINING: Registration deadline is at 9 a.m. for Teachers Training for 200-hour Yoga Alliance registry beginning Nov. 10. Course is taught by Evy Coppola, E-RYT500 and owner Pathways To Wellness Yoga & Natural Health Services. Cost: $1,900. Information: www.path2wellness.com or 880-6555.
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: Dia de los Muertos exhibit is on display through Nov. 10 at Ben Bailey Art Gallery, Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Closing reception will be at 7 p.m. Thursday. Free. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information: (361) 593-2619.
JAZZ COMBOS: Jazz Combos Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Wolfe Recital Hall, Fine Arts Center Music Building, Del Mar College East Campus, Ayers at Kosar. Free. Information: 698-1214.
nuevo progreso trip: A trip to Nuevo Progreso begins with check-in at 6:30 a.m. at Greenwood Senior Center parking lot, 4040 Greenwood Drive. The bus leaves at 7 a.m. Cost: $25. Information: 826-3461.
SYMPHONY GUILD: The Symphony Guild to the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra meets at 11:30 a.m. at Corpus Christi Town Club. Guest speaker will be singer/entertainer Will Hammon. Board officers meeting at 10:30 a.m. Cost: $16/lunch. Information: 814-8814.
MESSIAH' REHEARSALS: Rehearsals begin at 7 p.m. in the choir room of First United Methodist Church, 900 S. Shoreline Blvd., for Corpus Christi Messiah Chorus presentation of Handel's "Messiah'' on Dec. 10. Free. Information: 884-0391, Ext. 225.
DANCE CLASSES: Ballet Folklorico del Sol offers folklorico dance classes for ages 7 through teen from 6:15 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Al Gonzalez Community & Education Center, 702 S. Brownlee Blvd. Cost: $20/month. Information: 884-8877.
AUDUBON MEETING: Coastal Bend Audubon Society meets at 7 p.m. at Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, 1900 N. Chaparral St. Speaker will be Thomas Shirley on "World War II Shipwrecks in the Gulf of Mexico: A Study of Artificial Reef Effects in Deep Water." Free. Information: (361) 728-4635.
JAMBOREE: Brush Country Music Jamboree begins at 7 p.m. at Live Oak County Fairgrounds, U.S. Highway 281, between George West and Three Rivers. Music by Melissa Wilie, Strings of Grace, Mike and Linda Bender and Chuck and Becky Lum. Cost: $4/adults; $1/students. Information: (361) 449-1571.
ASTRONOMY: Corpus Christi Astronomical Society meets at 7 p.m. at Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, 1900 N. Chaparral St. Topic: Recruiting new members and outdoor ventures. Free. Information: ccstargazers.org, 855-5883 or 993-3648.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Nueces County Historical Society will host the discussion "The Postal System of the Texas Republic'' by R.H. "Jim" Stever at 7 p.m. in La Retama Room, Central Library, 805 Comanche St. Free. Information: 826-7070.
DANCE LESSONS: Yellow Rockers Square Dance Club will have beginning dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. at Jackson Woods Presbyterian Church, 1500 Stonewall Drive. Free. Information: 241-1268 or 883-5521.
TILE AND WALL PIECES: Shirley Ballard will teach intermediate hand building with focus on slab work from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec. 5 at Rockport Center for the Arts, 902 Navigation Circle. Cost: $175/members, $195/nonmembers. Information: (361) 729-5519.
SPORTING ART: Sporting art exhibit is on display through Dec. 2 at Rockport Center for the Arts, 902 Navigation Circle, Rockport. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Free. Information: (361) 729-5519.
WILDLIFE: Wildlife Disease workshop begins with a dinner at 6 p.m. Workshop is from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Tio and Janell Kleberg Wildlife Research Park, Curtis and HP Pinnell Family Memorial Auditorium, Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Center, 1730 Corral St., Kingsville. Cost: $80/advance; $100/at the door. Information: www.ckwri.tamuk.edu or (361) 593-4025.
FILM: Department of Communication and Theatre at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will present "Band of Outsiders" (1964) starring Sami Frey and Claude Brasseur at 7:30 p.m. in Room 104, Bay Hall. Free. Information: (361) 825-5750.
astronomy: Mercury will pass between the Earth and the sun, and the public can see this event from 1:15 to 5:30 p.m. through solar viewing equipment at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, from the western sundeck of Lon C. Hill Hall, Room H202, weather permitting. Free. Information: (361) 593-3901.
LECTURE: Charles R. Hutt, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey, presents the seminar "Feeling the Earth Move Under Our Feet" at 7 p.m. at Room 119, Lon C. Hill Hall, Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Free. Information: (361) 593-3901.
COLORED PENCILS: Painting with colored pencils presented by Norma Gafford is from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Art Center for the Islands, 323 N. Alister St., Port Aransas. Cost: $15/nonmembers; $13.50/members. Information: (361) 749-7334.
SAXOPHONES: Performances by saxophone quartets begin at 8 p.m. in the Bellamah Music Building, Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Free. Information: (361) 593-2803.
BRUSH TO BAY: Art Center of Corpus Christi, 100 N. Shoreline Blvd., will have From Brush to Bay 2006 benefit honoring the late Ted Anderson and featuring jazz and comedy follies by "Comedy in Motion" from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the center. Event also features barbecue dinner by the Corpus Christi Mustangs, silent auction and dancing to music by Boots. Cost: $75/nonmembers; $50/members. Information: 884-6406.
THEATER: Department of Theatre at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will present "Into the Woods" directed by Terry Lewis at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 19 in Warren Theatre, Center for the Arts. Cost: $8. Information: 825-5800.
POETRY READING: Del Mar College Poetry Series presents "A Poetry Reading by Rebecca Balcarcel" at 1 p.m. in Room 433, White Library, Del Mar College East Campus, Naples off Kosar at Staples. Free. Information: 698-1311.
PERFORMANCE: Ray Wylie Hubbard performs at 8 p.m. at Brewster Street Ice House, 1724 N. Tancahua. Cost: $4. Information: 884-2739.
SOFT PASTELS: Soft Pastels with Donna Garven is from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Art Center for the Islands, 323 N. Alister St., Port Aransas. Cost: $15/nonmembers; $13.50/members. Information: (361) 749-7334.
STAR AWARDS: Volunteer Center of the Coastal Bend's Star Awards breakfast is from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Holiday Inn Emerald Beach. Hosted by Kathryn Childers. Cost: $12. Information: 887-8282,ext.10.
TOURS: Tours of Centennial House are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays at the house, 411 N. Upper Broadway. Built in 1849 by Forbes Britton on land acquired from the founder of Corpus Christi, Col. Henry Kinney. Cost: $2. Information: 882-8691.
Muscular dystrophy fundraiser: The Muscular Dystrophy Association will "arrest" local business and community leaders during its annual Thanks for Giving Executive Lock-Up from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Joe's Crab Shack, 444 N. Shoreline Blvd. Information: (361) 806-2704.
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Thread: Ghosts in the Machine
December 4th, 2007 #1
Ghosts in the Machine
been a while....
Ghosts in the Machine
while I'm at it,
city of delusion (was the cover of my calendar, just a pretty bg with no real focus)
Couple of Lexus shots (was a 6page ad), collaboration with NY fashion photographer Kurt Iswarienko, for Surface mag's 10yr anniversary edition
and, a burp of random detail
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City of Delusion is beautiful, I also really like the last piece.
December 4th, 2007 #3
Its wonderful, In particular I like the cars ads, but this does not mean the diminish of the other artwork.
good luck.
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December 4th, 2007 #4
Landscape is amasing. Remind me forest near Prityat' (Chernobil Atom Station)
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Beautiful. That city is beautiful. The feeling of the atmosphere in the pictures are beautiful. That girls face is beautiful. The car... ehh.
December 4th, 2007 #6
The city is huge. Wonderful
December 5th, 2007 #7
thanks guys
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good stuff man. I love it.
The Chronicles of Dust
..the chronicles of dust
December 5th, 2007 #9
Phenomenal work, spyrote. "Exit scene" still remains my favorite of yours after years of watching your progression on DA.
When I look at your art, the song that comes to mind is "Angel" by Massive Attack. Have you heard it before? The last image, at first appearance looked like a gloop of matter in the universe, and upon closer inspection, I found the baby fetuses inside of their translucent globules - singular and peaceful against the chaotic interior. They remind me of the fetus at the end of the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey." In ghosts of the machine, can you explain the significance of the man in the backround standing on the staircase? My guess as the viewer is that he's a lookout to what crime or unnatural event is about to take place.
Beyond the plexiglass, the spirits glided.
Keep doing you
New World Creation: Designers Wanted Environment of the Week
December 6th, 2007 #10
thanks V, most certainly have, big fan of them, the background people are just milling around, in a seemingly normal scene, the machine is supposed to be a portal between the living and dead, man made periphery that's been around long enough for nobody to care that there's ghosties flying around
December 6th, 2007 #11
Glad to see that newest one on top. Horrifyingly awesome... however if the facility was hiring I'd still happily sign aboard against better judgement.
Is City of Delusion inspired by the Muse song of the same name? Not that it matters because its gorgeous and creates its own melodic adventure. Nice achievement in scale on this one.
Always a pleasure stalking your stuff.
December 7th, 2007 #12
haha, yep, was what I was listening to at the time, it was originally an unused background for the lexus job, so clutched at straws for a title, seemed to fit, cheers gatling
December 7th, 2007 #13
oh my, spyro! you were the artist that brought me into all of this with spyroteknik.com >< love this stuff even more than your older
i'd love a print of the city, but im strapped for cash with xmas comin up haha, good shit mate i want to see more!
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Pac 10 Spring Football Previews
Richard Cirminiello
2009 Pac 10 - Did going 5-0
in bowls bring respect?
2009 Pac 10 Recruiting -
What does it all mean?
Early Lookaheads -
Pac 10
2008 Pac 10 Lookbacks &
CFN All-Pac 10 Team
Begins: March 8
Game: April 12
The early spring buzz ...
There's pressure to win at every school, but after finally making it to
the postseason, Arizona and head coach Mike Stoops will be breathing a
little easier this spring. Sure, Willie Tuitama and Mike Thomas are gone
from the offense, but this is Sonny Dykes' third season as the offensive
coordinator, so digesting the spread offense is one less hurdle to worry
about. Plus, the combination of Nic Grigsby and Keola Antolin gives the
Wildcats their most dangerous threats out of the backfield in a long
time.The big spring
question is ... Who gets next
under center? Most of the attention this spring will be on Tuitama's
successor, either sophomore Matt Scott or Michigan State transfer Nick
Foles. Scott is the better athlete, and the perceived heir apparent
since signing out of Centennial (Calif.) High School. Foles, however,
has the stronger arm and is a more traditional pocket passer. He was one
of the surprises of the scout team, turning this into a closer
competition than anyone expected. Whoever gets the nod will be in a
position to put up huge numbers right away.
The most important position to
watch is ... left tackle. The challenge for the next starting
quarterback got much tougher once Eben Britton opted for the NFL Draft
rather than returning for his senior year. That leaves a gaping hole on
the left side of the line, where backside pressure was a rarity. The
Wildcats are cautiously optimistic that Phillip Garcia can step in and
help fill the void. The 6-7, 340-pounder sat out his first year out of
junior college to rehab pre-existing injuries, and should be finally
ready to roll this month.
Arizona State
Begins: March 25
Game: April 19
The early spring buzz ... Dennis
Erickson proved he can catch the nation
napping with his 10-win debut in 2007.
Now, he has to show that he can rebound
after his Sun Devils qualified as a
major disappointment with a 5-7 mark. No
one doubts that Arizona State has
talent, especially after back-to-back
recruiting classes that were littered
with premier players. However, Erickson
and his staff must do their part to
avoid the inconsistency that's plagued
this program for ages. Another losing
season will completely erase whatever
goodwill the coach accumulated in his
first year.
The big spring question is ...
there anything this program can do to
pass protect better? Boy, this is really
becoming a literal sore spot in Tempe.
For two years running, the Sun Devils
have been among the nation's worst teams
in sacks allowed, stunting the
production of QB Rudy Carpenter. Last
year, Arizona State tried shorter drops
and quicker passes to remedy the
problem, but it still wasn't enough.
Worse yet, it'll be breaking in a new
starting quarterback and must replace
top blocker Paul Fanaika. If the
inexperienced passer doesn't have a good
feel for the rush, the sacks will be
abundant for a third straight year.
The most important position to watch is
... quarterback. Nothing creates the
drama in the spring like a good
old-fashioned quarterback controversy.
Battling it out to replace Carpenter
will be a collection of divergent
talents. The veteran is strong-armed
senior Danny Sullivan, but he left the
door open with a couple of sloppy
efforts last October. Samson Szakacsy is
the best athlete of the candidates.
Chasen Stangel and Jack Elway are
three-star recruits from 2007 and 2008,
respectively. And 6-8, 235-pound Brock
Osweiler is already on campus after
signing with the program in February.
This is a wide-open competition that'll
likely last deep through the summer.
Spring attitude... This is a
prove-it year for Arizona State, which
regressed in 2008 and was exposed by
tougher opponents in the 10-win season
of 2007. If the Sun Devils remain on a
sideways trajectory, it could become the
beginning of a disturbing trend. Flush
with returning starters and star
potential, the defense might have to
carry this program until the offense
develops a new quarterback and steady
Begins: March 17
Game: April 19
The early spring buzz ... Is
everyone judging Cal too harshly because
it hasn't been to a Rose Bowl in more
than half a century? Let's not forget
that this is the same program that's
responded to a 1-10 season in 2001 with
seven straight seasons over .500. Jeff
Tedford has done a wonderful job at
Berkeley, but there is a feeling of
unfinished business as the program
struggles to get over the hump with a
BCS bowl invitation. There'll be fresh
faces on Tedford's offensive staff after
line coach Jim Michalczik and
coordinator Frank Cignetti left for new
jobs. Replacing Cignetti will be
well-traveled Andy Ludwig, who was with
Utah last year and had accepted a job
with Kansas State earlier this year.
The big spring question is ...
Tedford done flip-flopping quarterbacks
after last season's debacle? Neither
Kevin Riley nor Nate Longshore
flourished a year ago, and the
indecision at the position became a
distraction for both players and the
rest of the offense. Riley is back for
his junior year, but Longshore has
exhausted his eligibility. Now what? In
an ideal world, Riley flourishes under
the guidance of Ludwig, putting the top
spot in a choke hold. If he can't, Brock
Mansion or Beau Sweeney could create
another unsettling quarterback
The most important position to watch is
... linebacker. The Bears run out of
a 3-4 set these days, which means top
linebackers are at a premium. Gone from
last season are Zack Follett, Worrell
Williams, and Anthony Felder, who all
earned some kind of All-Pac-10
recognition. Mike Mohamed is the
veteran, but he'll be looking for
company in March and April. His likely
companions in the starting lineup will
come from a group that includes Devin
Bishop, Eddie Young, D.J. Holt, Charles
Johnson, and Mychal Kendricks. While
there'll be a drop-off, Cal is hoping
it's not as precipitous as most expect.
Spring attitude... There's
absolutely no reason to believe that Cal
is about to get off the eight or
nine-win carousel, especially with RB
Jahvid Best back to electrify the
conference. Still, to get past that
threshold and actually challenge USC,
the Bears must find a groove in the
passing game and replace dominating C
Alex Mack. Even with the losses at
linebacker, Bob Gregory's defense has
enough talent on the front and back ends
to form one of the league's best units.
April 2
Game: April 26
The early spring buzz ... Chip Kelly
has already been designated as the
replacement for Mike Bellotti, but when
will he take over? The whispers are
getting louder that the transition could
take place before the start of spring
practice, sending Bellotti to the
athletic director's office after 14
seasons as the Oregon head coach. If, as
expected, the baton changes hands in
March, it would send a ripple effect
throughout the Pac-10 and the nation.
Not only is Bellotti the longest tenured
coach in the league, but the Ducks could
enter the season with a top 10 ranking
and a rookie at the helm.
The big spring question is ...
LeGarrette Blount practice? Blount is
supposed to be the centerpiece of the
Ducks' vaunted ground game, but he was
placed on indefinite suspension by
Bellotti for "a failure to fulfill team
obligations". That's code for missing
winter workout sessions, and not related
to academics. Since grades aren't the
problem, he fully expects to be in pads
in April, which should elicit a deep
sigh of relief out of Eugene. If there's
any change in plans, it'll mean more
reps for junior Remene Alston and senior
Andre Crenshaw.
The most important position to watch is
... the offensive line. Uncertainty
on the inside is about the only thing
that might slow this offense down in
2009. The Ducks will be without four
starters from a year ago, including a
pair, Max Unger and Fenuki Tupou, who
were at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.
Look for Oregon to build the unit around
Bo Thran, C.E. Kaiser, and Jordan
Holmes, who each started games as
sophomores a year ago. After that trio,
it'll be up to Mark Asper and a handful
of other freshmen that got most of their
reps on the scout team last year.
Spring attitude... The way Oregon
finished last season, scoring 107 points
in season-ending wins over Oregon State
and Oklahoma State, you get the sense
it's building toward something special
in 2009. There's obvious firepower on
offense, especially if QB Jeremiah
Masoli keeps performing like a
superhero, and the defense always finds
a way to be opportunistic. The schedule
is dotted with red-letter games, but be
sure to circle Halloween. USC visits
Autzen Stadium that day in a game that
could decide the Rose Bowl participant.
Oregon State
Begins: March 31
Game: May 3
The early spring buzz ... Go ahead
and overlook Oregon State. You're
wasting your time. Since Mike Riley
returned to Corvallis, the Beavers have
enjoyed a renaissance of sorts, quietly
winning 28 games and three bowl games in
three years. Last season was going to be
a sure-fire rebuilding year, right?
Nope. In fact, the program came within a
victory of winning the conference and
facing Penn State in the Rose Bowl.
Yeah, there are holes on both sides of
scrimmage, but there were even more in
2008. And as long as the program keeps
extending Riley's contract, there'll be
optimism that the Beavers can blow past
preseason forecasts.
The big spring question is ...
healthy are the Rodgers brothers? It was
obvious late last year that the Beavers
are a completely different team when
James and Jacquizz are not at full
strength. James suffered a broken
collarbone last November, and is not
expected to go through any contact
drills in April. Why risk further
injury? Ditto Quizz, who sat out the
final two games with a shoulder injury.
Neither player is very big, so the staff
wants to limit their hits to the fall
instead of the spring. These two have to
be healthy for 12 games in order for
Oregon State to reach its full
The most important position to watch is
... defensive back. The Beavers have
done a nice job of rebuilding on the
fly, but this will be a tall order. The
defense has parted ways with four
starters, all of whom earned All-Pac-10
recognition. That means it'll be an
especially important spring for last
year's backups, such as corners Tim
Clark, James Dockery, and Brandon
Hardin, and safeties Cameron Collins,
Lance Mitchell, and Suaesi Tuimaunei.
Hardin, Collins and Mitchell got plenty
of reps as freshmen, representing the
future for the program in the secondary.
Spring attitude... Riley and his
staff have the patent on the blueprint
for winning with less in Corvallis.
Although there will be a lot of new
faces in the lineup again, there's no
reason to believe the Beavers can't win
eight or nine times, including another
bowl game. All bets are off, however, if
either James or Quizz Rodgers goes on
the shelf for an extended period of
time. QB Lyle Moevao will be exposed as
less than ordinary without these two
dangerous weapons.
Begins: Feb 26
Game: April 12
The early spring buzz ... By
assembling a top 20 recruiting class in
February, Jim Harbaugh dispatched a
statement that he expects more than just
a bowl invitation down the road for his
Cardinal. He plans to eventually win a
Pac-10 championship and play in the Rose
Bowl. Stanford continues to build
momentum on and away from the field,
creating a positive vibe around the
program. Harbaugh wants to keep that
train on the tracks with a spring camp
that'll be broken into two separate
sections. Other than losing offensive
line coach Chris Dalman, the staff
remained intact during the offseason.
The big spring question is ...
this the year that someone unseats
Tavita Pritchard at quarterback? Not
many starters across the country have
been less efficient than him over the
last two years, so he's obviously ripe
for the picking. Over that time, he's
thrown 15 touchdown passes to 22
interceptions, hardly acceptable for a
former NFL hurler, like Harbaugh.
Looking to capitalize on the need for
change are last year's backup Alex
Loukas and redshirt freshman Andrew
Luck, the gem of the 2008 recruiting
class. It's still Pritchard's job to
lose, but his hold on that job isn't
what it used to be now that Luck is in
the picture.
The most important position to watch is
... the defensive backfield. You
think the Cardinal is serious about
getting better in the secondary after
finishing ninth in Pac-10 pass defense?
In order to provide a hand to the
holdovers, the staff is moving two
offensive skill position players to the
other side of the ball. Delano Howell,
the team's Freshman of the Year as a
running back is now listed as the
starting strong safety, moving Bo
McNally to free safety. Richard Sherman,
who has 81 career receptions, will be a
cornerback once he returns from injury.
If these two athletes can bolster the
secondary, the entire program will
Spring attitude... Keep moving
forward. Now that Stanford is headed in
the right direction under Harbaugh, it
plans to maintain that trend beginning
this spring. After coming so close a
year ago, the Cardinal has its sights
fixed on a bowl game, which would be
tangible proof of their progress and
another shiny recruiting hook for
Harbaugh. The next month ought to be
about improving the passing game, so RB
Toby Gerhart doesn't have to carry the
offense on his broad shoulders.
April 3
Game: April 26
The early spring buzz ... The Bruins
haven't played a game in three months,
but that doesn't mean there haven't been
big wins in Westwood. There's a spark of
excitement around the program that can
be traced to a dynamite recruiting class
that was second to only USC in the
Pac-10. Rick Neuheisel showed that he's
still got it, attracting a haul of
talent for both sides of the ball. UCLA
didn't have the bodies to compete a year
ago. This group begins to address that
shortcoming. The only sour note of the
offseason came when popular defensive
coordinator left the program for the
head job at New Mexico State.
The big spring question is ...
will the situation at quarterback shake
out? From the moment spring camp broke,
this position was a disaster in 2008.
Kevin Craft filled in after Ben Olson
and Patrick Cowan suffered season-ending
injuries, looking every bit like a
third-stringer. He's got the clear edge
in experience, but after that, he's
going to be vulnerable to the young
passers that have been signed over the
last couple of years. Chris Forcier was
a four-star recruit from Karl Dorrell's
last class, and Kevin Prince and Nick
Crissman were three-star players in
Neuheisel's first one.
The most important position to watch is
... the offensive line. And it's not
even close. This unit was a mess,
typifying the Bruins' season-long
problems on offense. It couldn't pass
protect or create any space for the
backs. The encouraging news is that UCLA
used a ton of young players, so they'll
presumably be better with that year of
experience. Linemen, like Jeff Baca and
Mike Harris, were starting at the end of
their rookie seasons, and Micah Kia and
Nick Ekbatani will be senior starters at
guard. In all, nine guys that started
games are back, which is a decent
foundation to build around.
Spring attitude... Improve.
Neuheisel and his staff are still in the
honeymoon phase, so there's hardly
pressure to guide the Bruins to some
kind of overnight transformation. That
said, signs of progress, especially on
offense are expected after going a
rather ugly 4-8 a year ago. If UCLA can
sneak into the postseason, while mixing
in some of that young talent, it'll be a
nice building block toward a breakout
season in 2010.
Begins: March 25
Game: April 19
The early spring buzz ... Does the
spring buzz ever really fluctuate at
USC? It hasn't since Pete Carroll
arrived at the beginning of the decade.
It's the same old story around Troy. The
Trojans lose a truckload of talent to
the NFL, insert a bunch of new stars
into the two-deep, and prepare for yet
another Pac-10 championship. This time
around, they not only parted ways with a
bunch of really gifted players, but also
both coordinators, Steve Sarkisian and
Nick Holt, to Washington. The focus this
spring will be to retool a defense that
lost nine starters, and try to contain a
quarterback battle that's liable to
become a major distraction.
The big spring question is ...
the situation at quarterback be any
clearer in April than it is in March?
Last spring, we had Mark Sanchez vs.
Mitch Mustain. This spring, it's Mitch
Mustain vs. Aaron Corp, with Garrett
Green and incoming freshman Matt Barkley
playing the wild card role. For those
who've forgotten, Mustain is the
Arkansas kid, who started for the Hogs
as a true freshman before deciding to
head west. Corp is the former
blue-chipper from the class of 2007, who
actually passed Mustain on the depth
chart at times in 2008. Both were
considered five-star, can't-miss
prospects coming out of high school,
which will only amp up the interest in
this competition.
The most important position to watch is
... linebacker. Although the Trojans
won't be hurting at the position, you
certainly don't get better by losing Rey
Maualuga, Brian Cushing, and Kaluka
Maiava to the NFL Draft. It's time for
senior Luthur Brown to live up to the
hype that made him one of the nation's
most coveted defensive players of 2005.
He'll get that chance this fall. So,
too, will Chris Galippo, Malcolm Smith,
Michael Morgan, and Uona Kaveinga,
who've been watching and waiting until
it was their time to crack the starting
Spring attitude... While many of the
faces will be new, USC expects nothing
less than another Pac-10 championship
and a run at a BCS title. Expecting
those kinds of results permeates
throughout this program and its fan
base. This spring will be about creating
competition for spots on the depth chart
and getting the new coordinators
comfortable with their new assignments.
Carroll will be keeping a close on the
quarterback derby, making sure it
doesn't blossom into a circus.
Begins: April 3
Game: April 22
The early spring buzz ... Hope
springs eternal this time of year. In
the case of Washington football, that
has more to do with a coaching change
than a change of season. Steve Sarkisian
replaced Tyrone Willingham a few months
ago, bringing a fresh outlook and new
energy to the Pacific Northwest. He's
worked hard to assemble a staff of
experienced assistants, but took an
unexpected hit when offensive
coordinator Jim Michalczik bolted to the
Oakland Raiders after less than two
months on the job. Sarkisian responded
by promoting Doug Nussmeier, who'd spent
last season at Fresno State.
The big spring question is ...
can be expected from QB Jake Locker? For
those who forgot, Locker injured his
thumb in the fourth game of the season
and never got back on the field. The
Husky offense suffered accordingly. He's
expected to be back to 100% by the start
of spring, and ready to resume his
maturation process. Locker, more than
anyone else on this roster, is going to
benefit from working with Sarkisian and
Nussmeier day-in and day-out. To become
a complete player, especially in this
pro-style offense, he'll need better
coaching than he got from the Willingham
The most important position to watch is
... the secondary. In the putrid
0-12 season, no area of the team was
more miserable than the pass defense,
which yielded 24 touchdown passes and
had just seven picks. Hope can be found
in CB Quinton Richardson and FS Nate
Williams, the team's most improved
defender of 2008. After that pair of
returning starters, however, the Huskies
will need a ton of help. Corners Vonzell
McDowell, Matt Mosley, and Marquis
Persley, and safeties Tripper Johnson
and Victor Aiyewa will be first in line
for jobs after lettering a year ago.
Spring attitude... No one, not even
the ever-positive Sarkisian and Holt, is
expecting an overnight transformation in
Seattle. There's just too much work to
do on both sides of the ball. Progress
will be measured modestly, much like it
was in David Cutcliffe's first year at
Duke. If Sarkisian and his staff can
improve the Huskies' fundamentals,
generate some excitement around the
program, and win a few games, it'll
qualify as a solid foundation for 2010
and beyond.
Washington State Begins: March 17
April 12
The early spring buzz ... After
delivering one of the worst seasons in
Pac-10 history, Wazzu is taking the
only-way-is-up mindset into spring. Not
only is second-year head coach Paul
Wulff trying to bounce back from a 2-11
debacle, but he was recently slapped
with NCAA sanctions, stemming from his
days at Eastern Washington. While his
sins were not egregious, the situation
certainly hasn't boosted his approval
rating in the region. It'll be back to
basics this spring for the
talent-starved Cougars, which didn't
have a single player on the All-Pac-10
first or second team a year ago.
The big spring question is ...
anyone in Pullman worthy of being called
an FBS quarterback? Four different
players took turns behind center in
2008, combining for a ridiculous six
touchdown passes and 21 interceptions.
Gary Rogers ended his pursuit of a sixth
year of eligibility, leaving Kevin
Lopina, Marshall Lobbestael, and J.T.
Levenseller as the contenders. Lopina
finished the year with zero touchdown
passes and 11 picks on 153 attempts.
Lobbestael is trying to make his way
back from major knee surgery
and a February suspension related to being arrested. Levenseller is
the only one of the three with no
starting experience. This does not look
like it'll have a happy ending.
The most important position to watch is
... the defensive backfield. The
Cougars have a help wanted sign outside
Martin Stadium after failing to pick off
a pass in the final eight games of 2008.
Most of last year's letterwinners are
back, which isn't exactly positive news
considering the results. Chima Nwachukwu
exhibits potential at safety, and five
other underclassmen got reps, led by CB
Romeo Pellum and S Tyree Toomer. It's
not much, but it's a start for a
beleaguered group that's searching for
something positive to rally around.
Spring attitude... Go ahead and
nominate Wulff for Pac-10 Coach of the
Year if Washington State is even
mathematically alive for bowl
eligibility in November. The program
just doesn't have much talent relative
to the rest of the league. Heck, even
winless Washington has more young
players capable of emerging into
something special. At Eastern
Washington, Wulff had one of the most
potent offenses in the FCS. Before he
even thinks about lighting up the
scoreboard in Pullman, however, he has
to mine something positive out of the
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|4 Clove (20 gm), lightly bruised and peeled
|Long grain brown rice
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|4 Ounce, thinly sliced, coarsely shredded
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson finally got his big payday - even if it came one year later. The Eagles signed the Jackson to a five-year, $51 million contract Wednesday in a surprising move after Jackson sulked through much of last season. "We are thrilled to be able to keep one of the NFL's top playmakers in Philadelphia," Andy Reid said in a news release. "DeSean is a game breaker, he has the speed and ability to score from anywhere on the field, and he has proven himself to be a big threat for our offense." The Eagles had placed the franchise tag on Jackson, who finished last season with 58 catches, 961 yards and four touchdowns. He was benched for one game for missing a team meeting and was accused of going through the motions during some games. A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Jackson apologized to his team after the season for letting his contract situation become a distraction. He had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2009 and 2010, leading the league w...
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Return of the Crimson Guard(The Malazan Empire, #2)
The return of the mercenary company, the Crimson Guard, could not have come at a worse time for a Malazan Empire exhausted by warfare and weakened by betrayals and rivalries. Indeed, there are those who wonder whether the Empress Laseen might not be losing her grip on power as she faces increasing unrest as conquered kingdoms and principalities sense freedom once more.
Into the seething cauldron of Quon Tali – the Empire's heartland – marches the Guard. With their return comes the memory of their hundred-year-old vow: undying opposition to the existence of the Empire – and yet all is not well with the Guard itself. Elements within its elite, the Avowed, have set their sights on a far greater power. There are ancient entities who also seek to further their own arcane ends. And what of the swordsman called Traveller who, with his companion Ereko, has gone in search of a confrontation from which none have ever returned.
As the Guard prepares to wage war, so Laseen's own generals and mages, the 'Old Hands', grow impatient at what they see as her mismanagement of the Empire. But could Laseen have outwitted them all? Could she be using the uprisings to draw out and finally eliminate these last irksome survivors from the days of her illustrious predecessor, Kellanved?
Epic and ilvolving, Return of the Crimson Guard is an enthralling new chapter in the
tumultuous history of the Malazan Empire.
"Everything you expect of a Malazan story, being both epic and relevant… nail-biting and anything but obvious." – SFFWorld
I finally managed to buy a hardcover edition of Return of the Crimson Guard, so I had to read it last night. I simply couldn't stop reading it, so I stayed up late and finished reading it after 4 am.
In my opinion Return of the Crimson Guard is an excellent book. Although Ian C. Esslemont isn't as good a writer as Steven Erikson, he knows how to write good stories. This book had enough depth and the story was interesting. The writing style wasn't always as fluent as it should've been, but that didn't bother me much, because other things made up for it.
I can recommend this book to all Malazan fans. If you've read Steven Erikson's books and Ian C. Esslemont's previous book (Night of Knives), you'll enjoy this book. Before reading this book I strongly recommend that you read Erikson's books, because you need to know certain things about the Malazan Empire in order to enjoy this book.
This is the second book by Esslemont situated in the Malazan world which he is co-author with S.Erikson. Unlike the first book, Night of Knives, which is more of a prequel this one is set right in the middle of the story and it would be best read after The Bonehunters. The story follows Quon Tali rebellion against Malazan empire, and The Crimson Guard who is also set to destroy the empire. There are some familiar characters from the previous books and a lot of new ones, and we see some legendary characters which were often mentioned dead or missing in the previous books. Writing style was sometimes off, and I had a bit of a struggle at the beginning to follow the story, cause there was lot of jumping from one character to the other. Still it's a very good addition to Malazan world and essential one for the overall story, cause some pretty surprising and rather important events occurred in it.


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Geographic Range
Paleosuchus trigonatus is found in both the Amazon and Orinoco river basins, within the forested regions surrounding shallow streams. Their range covers a wide area in South America, from Peru in the west to French Guiana in the east (Ross,1989; Britton, 2001).
- Biogeographic Regions
- neotropical
This species is found in and around cool, fast-flowing forest streams and rivers, often near waterfalls or rapids. It seems to prefer cooler water than other crocodilians (Ross, 1989; Alderton, 1991; Britton, 2001).
- Habitat Regions
- tropical
- terrestrial
- Terrestrial Biomes
- forest
- rainforest
- Aquatic Biomes
- rivers and streams
- Other Habitat Features
- riparian
- Range elevation
- 0 to 1300 m
- 0.00 to 4265.09 ft
Physical Description
Paleosuchus trigonatus is the second smallest species of crocodilian in the world. Males of this species will grow to a length ranging from 1.7 to 2.3m, while females generally peak at 1.4 meters.
Hatchlings emerge with a golden patch on their heads that disappears as they further develop. Because of this patch, they are often referred to as 'crowned caimans.'
P. trigonatus and it's relative, P. palpebrosus are born with brown eyes, as opposed to other crocodilians, which have yellow eyes. Both species also lack a ridge nestled between the eyes that is more typical in the related genera Caiman and Melanosuchus, hence the common name "smooth-fronted" caimans.
As they develop, the skin of P. trigonatus becomes more bony and ridged, and the scutes are very large and sharp, allowing for better protection suited for life on the land. The tail is short, with two rows of scutes that project laterally, giving the appearance of a wider tail. The tail's heavy ossification and lack of flexibility, coupled with a more pointed snout that aids in reducing water resistance, may help the animal swim in fast currents.
This species has more and larger bony plates in its skin (called osteoderms) than most other crocodilians.
(Alderton, 1991; Ross, 1989; Britton, 2001; Cogger and Zweifel, 1992)
- Other Physical Features
- ectothermic
- bilateral symmetry
- Range length
- 2.3 (high) mm
- 0.09 (high) in
In some crocodilian species the sex of individuals is determined by the temperature they incubated at as eggs. We don't know if this is the case for this species. We know that the eggs must be maintained at 28-32° C for proper development, and their incubation time is much longer than for most other crocodilians (Magnusson 1989).
Not much is known about courtship and mating in this species. Unlike many other crocodilians, they do not use loud calls to locate mates. Adults are very territorial, and males may chase off potential rivals.
Paleosuchus trigonatus males reach sexual maturity when they have grown to at least 1.4 meters, females at around 1.3 meters. This size is thought to correspond to 10-20 years of age.
Females of this species lay 10-20 eggs, during the late part of the dry season. Hatchlings thus emerge after annual rains of filled nearby streams. Females usually do not usually breed every year.
Eggs incubate in the nest for over 100 days, significantly longer than many other crocodilian species.
(Ross, 1989; Magnusson, 1989; Alderton, 1991)
- Key Reproductive Features
- iteroparous
- seasonal breeding
- gonochoric/gonochoristic/dioecious (sexes separate)
- sexual
- fertilization
- oviparous
- Breeding season
- Breeding takes place during the final part of the dry season.
- Range number of offspring
- 10 to 20
- Range gestation period
- 115 (high) days
- Range age at sexual or reproductive maturity (female)
- 10 to 20 years
- Range age at sexual or reproductive maturity (male)
- 10 to 20 years
Females build mound nests of decaying vegetation, and lay the eggs inside. They often build their nests next to termite mounds, apparently taking advantage of the heat generated by the nest. Sometimes they'll build on an old nest site, even if the termite nest is dead. Apparently the heat from the decaying vegetation in the nest is sufficient to incubate the eggs properly. This is the only species of crocodilian that nests around termites this way. The behavior may help compensate for the lack of heat from sunlight, in the shady forest habitat these animals live in (Magnusson 1989).
Mothers guard their nests until the eggs hatch, and protects her hatchlings in the water for several weeks. Adults may respond to the distress calls from young caimans that are not their own offspring (Ross 1989).
- Parental Investment
- female parental care
Little is known about the lifespan of this species, but they very likely can live for more than 25 years (Britton 2001).
- Average lifespan
Status: captivity
- 16.3 years
- Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
- Average lifespan
Paleosuchus trigonatus is a solitary species, only congregating during the breeding season. Individually, adults will often have territories that they patrol ranging up to 1000 meters along streamsides. The range of this species also overlaps its relative, Paleosuchus palpebrosus, but it's not clear how the two interact.
P. trigonatus adults are often nocturnal, and may spend their days hiding in burrows, hollow logs or other debris near streams. At night the hunt in and around the streams (Ross, 1989; Alderton, 1991; Britton, 2001).
- Key Behaviors
- nocturnal
- motile
- sedentary
- solitary
- territorial
Food Habits
Paleosuchus trigonatus has several dietary stages form birth on up to adulthood. Hatchlings eat aquatic insects and other arthropods. Juveniles, while still eating insects, begin eating other vertebrates, such as small fish, birds and reptiles. Adults do not rely on fish as much as younger kin, since their rigid tails prevent more effective hunting in the open water. At this stage, hunting within the forests becomes more common. Larger mammals, such as porcupines and pacas become the staple food of P. trigonatus.
As terrestrial hunters, these dwarf caimans must cover a wide range in search of food. Because of this, the head is often raised high, while the neck is positioned more vertically, allowing them to track prey more efficiently (Ross, 1989; Alderton, 1991; Britton, 2001).
- Primary Diet
- eats terrestrial vertebrates
- piscivore
- insectivore
- eats non-insect arthropods
- Animal Foods
- birds
- mammals
- reptiles
- fish
- insects
- terrestrial non-insect arthropods
This species avoids predation with its behavior (hunting at night, hiding in streams, guarding its young). Its bony hide also protects it from attack.
Jaguars eat juveniles, and possibly adults, while coatis and large lizards eat their eggs.
- Known Predators
- anacondas (Eunectes)
- jaguars (Panthera onca)
- coatis (Nasua nasua)
- large lizards (Squamata)
Ecosystem Roles
This species is a mid-level predator, eating other smaller animals, but in turn being eaten by other larger species. In fast flowing streams it may be the dominant predator.
Economic Importance for Humans: Positive
Unlike some other crocodilians, the skin of P. trigonatus is too bony to be used for leather, so this species has little commercial value. It is sometimes hunted locally for food, or for the tourist trade (Britton, 2001).
Economic Importance for Humans: Negative
Because of its small size and retiring habits, this species is not considered particularly dangerous to people.
Conservation Status
Because of its heavily ossified skin, hunters have largely ignored P. trigonatus. The main threat, however, comes from the pollution of the environment as well as destruction of P. trigonatus habitat due to gold mining activities. International trade in the species is limited, it is listed on Appendix II of CITES (Britton, 2001; WGBH Educational Foundation, 2000).
- IUCN Red List
Lower Risk - Least Concern
More information
- US Migratory Bird Act
- No special status
- US Federal List
- No special status
- Appendix II
Rene Villareal (author), Fresno City College, Carl Johansson (editor), Fresno City College.
- Neotropical
living in the southern part of the New World. In other words, Central and South America.
- bilateral symmetry
having body symmetry such that the animal can be divided in one plane into two mirror-image halves. Animals with bilateral symmetry have dorsal and ventral sides, as well as anterior and posterior ends. Synapomorphy of the Bilateria.
- carnivore
an animal that mainly eats meat
- ectothermic
animals which must use heat acquired from the environment and behavioral adaptations to regulate body temperature
- female parental care
parental care is carried out by females
- fertilization
union of egg and spermatozoan
- food
A substance that provides both nutrients and energy to a living thing.
- forest
forest biomes are dominated by trees, otherwise forest biomes can vary widely in amount of precipitation and seasonality.
- insectivore
An animal that eats mainly insects or spiders.
- internal fertilization
fertilization takes place within the female's body
- iteroparous
offspring are produced in more than one group (litters, clutches, etc.) and across multiple seasons (or other periods hospitable to reproduction). Iteroparous animals must, by definition, survive over multiple seasons (or periodic condition changes).
- motile
having the capacity to move from one place to another.
- native range
the area in which the animal is naturally found, the region in which it is endemic.
- nocturnal
active during the night
- oviparous
reproduction in which eggs are released by the female; development of offspring occurs outside the mother's body.
- pet trade
the business of buying and selling animals for people to keep in their homes as pets.
- piscivore
an animal that mainly eats fish
- rainforest
rainforests, both temperate and tropical, are dominated by trees often forming a closed canopy with little light reaching the ground. Epiphytes and climbing plants are also abundant. Precipitation is typically not limiting, but may be somewhat seasonal.
- riparian
Referring to something living or located adjacent to a waterbody (usually, but not always, a river or stream).
- seasonal breeding
breeding is confined to a particular season
- sedentary
remains in the same area
- sexual
reproduction that includes combining the genetic contribution of two individuals, a male and a female
- solitary
lives alone
- terrestrial
Living on the ground.
- territorial
defends an area within the home range, occupied by a single animals or group of animals of the same species and held through overt defense, display, or advertisement
- tropical
the region of the earth that surrounds the equator, from 23.5 degrees north to 23.5 degrees south.
Alderton, D. 1991. Crocodiles and Alligators of the World. New York: Facts on File Publications.
Britton, A. 2001. "Crocodilian Species List- Paleosuchus trigonatus (Schneider, 1801)" (On-line). Accessed October 8, 2001 at http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/brittoncrocs/csp_ptri.htm.
Cogger, D., D. Zweifel. 1992. Reptiles and Amphibians. New York: Smithmark Publishers.
Magnusson, W. 1989. Termite Mounds as Nest Sites. Pp. 122 in C Ross, ed. Crocodiles and Alligators. New York: Facts on File Publications.
Ross, C. 1989. Crocodiles and Alligators. New York: Facts on File Publications.
WGBH Educational Foundation, 2000. "NOVA Online | Crocodiles | Who's Who of Crocodilians" (On-line). Accessed October 21, 2001 at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/crocs/whos/nojs.html.


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From the article: My First F-150 Pickup Truck
What was your first Ford F-Series pickup truck? Was it a model from way back in Ford's history, or a contemporary pickup? Did the truck look as good as it ran, or was it like mine -- with a body that had seen better days? Did you trade it for another truck, Ford or another make, or do you still have your first F-Series pickup? Let's share stories.
64 F100 4x2
- I have owned this model pickup for 38 years now. I have done virtually all phases of maintenance to date including three engine rebuilds, four paint jobs including one cab interior, full chassis rebuild with the exception of R&R windshield, seat reupholstery, and muffler work. I upgraded the stock 3 speed with a T98b1 Borg Warner HD 4 granny four speed. Now I intend to upgrade the brakes with a new dual power front disc sytem and drums rear while replacing EVERY part of the brake system with new parts. For more than 30 years it was my daily driver. Preceeding my acquisition of this pickup we had a 64 F100 4X4 new from the factory. At one point we had a 7,500 pound payload in the 4X4 both off road and over the highway successfully. These F series Fords are awesome pickups and really stand a beating. The 4X2 I now have is expected to last another 50 years at least as a testimony of Made in U.S.A. integrity. Chevrolet, Dodge, and Ford all make good trucks, but Ford is preferred.
- —F100forever
early 1960 f100 styleside unibody failur
- The unitized box and cab on the eary 1960's F100's did not allow for the necessary flex between the cab and rear portion, thus cracks occured in the body sheet metal as a result. In 1964 Ford redisigned with separate box and cab and greatly improved the overall engineering as a result.
- —F100forever
1960 Ford 2-Ton Flatbed
- I had recently completed a tour of duty in the US Army and returned home to Southern Missouri where everyone either harvested lumber or starved. I bought a 1960 Ford 2 ton flatbed with a Y block. It wasn't fast but there was no hill it would not climb. Everyone who saw me and that white truck was envious because it was so well-suited for the task. Many times I loaded it so heavily I would park it in front of our house and use railroad jacks to lift it slightly because I was afraid it would break the springs. Then, early in the morning, I would drive it to a sawmill to sell the timber. My dad told me later he would listen to me pulling away and I shifted 7 or 8 times in the first quarter mile.
- —Guest Mike England
Ford F100 and Ford f2 truck/s
- My first F-100 i brought at 20 years old and still have it today at 61. Three years ago I brought a '52 f2 EX Texas and spent 2 years on the restoration. It went on the road in March, 2011. The outside is all original. Long bed / 302/Boss/c4 auto, painted Baygee Gold, as FORD called this model GOLDEN CAB series. She's now called GOLDIE F100.
- —Guest Dave Swale
2002 F-150 with Chronic Windshield Leak
- Due to a chronic windshield leak, my 2002 F-150 truck is undependable, therefore no good.
- —upik
My F-150
- My first and only 1975 Supercab with 390 4v. Has air and power options. Great truck still only 130k and runs like new....
- —Guest Smb
The Coolest Gramma Going
- I bought a 1957 Ford pickup truck for myself for my 70th birthday, just love it -- a 272 y-block, 4 on the floor, all original, solid as a rock. My grandkids and great-grandkids think I am the coolest Gramma going, it's never too late for girls to have fun -- right?
- —Guest cathy
1978 ford f150
- I'm 16 and I have a 1978 f-150 with a 400 m and a c-6 trani. It's a 4x4 and had a stepside bed, but I live on a farm and the stepside is worthless for hauling, so my father and I built a really nice flat bed that looks really cool. I love my ford and never in a million years would I sell it.
- —Guest Hill
- My first Ford truck really wasn't my first Ford truck. More like it was my third Ford truck, but it was my favorite one. It was a 1947 Ford 1/2 ton pickup that I purchased from a co-worker as a restoration project. I worked on it for about a year and then hurt my neck at work. After two surgeries and 3 years of fighting with the pain, I could no longer work on it and was forced to sell it. I reluctantly sold it as a project truck that was fully disassembled and ready for meadia blasting. WORST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE! I would still be unable to work on it but found a few people who would have loved to help me get it back on the road. Now I am just driving an 86 bronco in dire need of work instead of a beautiful 47 FORD PICKUP. Moral of the story, DON'T GIVE UP THE ONE THING IN LIFE THAT YOU WORKED THE HARDEST TO FIND.
- —Guest hiplaces
1970 Ford F-100
- This will be my first f-series truck to own. My dad is going to pass this '70 Ford F-100 to me. I am applying at certain locations around my neighborhood to get a job so i can pay the registration and plates. The color that i will paint it is blue with red emblems. I will also get the engine painted blue with the rest of the engine compartment red. It has a 302cu 205 hp engine 2wheel drive with a manual transmission. It is a '70 Ford F-100 Sport Custom Styleside longbed (8'). Hope I start a collection of every single Ford model ever made including the cars such as the Model T, N, K, Z, A, AA and etc...
- —Guest Angel
My first F-series
- My first F-series Ford was a 1951 F-5, which I owned twice. Bought it for $400 and used it to move 3 times -- it was my daily driver for 4 years. Proved everything I was told wrong; slow: I put 8.25-20's on it and it'd run 60-65 all day; bad mileage -- It averaged 10 mpg, loaded or empty,fast or slow; overheat -- Once I replaced the thermostats it never went over 190, even towing my '66 Catalina, full of belongings, 145 miles down the freeway on a 102 degree day. And it was dead-nuts reliable! Sold it when rules changed where I lived and they wouldn't allow anything over a 1 ton. Moved away from Reno, came back 4 years later and got it back, with a bad fuel pump, had to move and gave it to a friend. I found it 3 years later in a wrecking yard and could have bought it back for $150, but the truck had already been gutted, so I passed. It was a great truck -- I shoulda kept it.
- —Guest James
First F100 Pickup Truck
- I purchased my 1st F100 when I was 14 years old. Me and my dad towed it home. The truck had a 223/stick. We spent that summer rebuilding and painting it and drove it for many years, then stuffed a 390/c-6 in it and a Dana 60 out back. I still have the truck and I'm 46 years old. It still drives fine. I also have had a '76 F250 and an '84 F250 and currently own a '90 F250 and a '72 F250, all of which run. The '90 and '72 are 4x4s. Yeah, I like Ford trucks.
- —Guest pat mcsweeney
Intergrated Truck Beds
- Very few of these trucks' windshields survived without a crack developing if loaded heavily. Believe you me, they would carry a load.
- —Guest joe hunt
1953 to 1956 F series
- I owned a 1954 F100 in 1961 when in high school, then a 1956 F100 in 1965. I now own a 1954 F-250 that's very rust free. It needs paint and new wood in the box but really is a decent old truck. It has an original 239 overhead V8 and four speed transmission. The truck is light blue. the rear axle is the Timkin type, split housing very low gearing with a 4.86 ratio. This makes for a speed of about 50 to not feel like it may be hard on the engine. I do wonder if the axle will bolt in from a 1956 or so with a Dana axle and maybe a higher ratio. I wish to use the original wheels and hub caps -- the wheels are 16-inch with eight lug nuts, not split rims. I also wonder if a five speed overdrive from a larger Ford truck with a Y block would bolt in?
- —Guest Wayne
Old Ford Pickup
- My first truck was (and still is) a 1937 Ford pickup with an 85 hp V8. The original owner bought it new and then got sick of some of the negative characteristics (religion-inspiring brakes, overheating, etc.), so he parked it in his farm grove in 1951. The good part of this is that in 14 years of use, rust didn't get to it as much as if he'd driven it until 1966, when I bought it for $20.00. The bad thing was that when he did use it on the farm, he had beaten the snot out of it. Anyway, I've had it for 43 years, and although it still appears stock, it now has disc brakes, a Ford 302 V8, a 4th gear overdrive manual transmission, suspended pedals and 12 volt electricals. I just got it re-painted, the first time since 1968. When it was in the body shop for the first time (1968), the owner told me that a local farmer had stopped by, looked at it, and said "Why the hell would anybody want to fix up one of these - they were no damn good when they were brand new."
- —Guest Lynn Luepke
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