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The alternative voice - Julian Fellowes compares Blair to Mussolini
Blair's abolition of the Lord Chancellor is just another example of how he is governing the wrong co
Blair's abolition of the Lord Chancellor is just another example of how he is governing the wrong co
by Julian Fellowes Published
Increasingly, it seems as if this government is losing not so much its grip as its reason. To quote Robert Redford in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid: "Who are these guys?"
Tony Blair needs the support of the wavering ex-Tories more than ever before. Yet, although his conduct of the Iraq war gained him some points in the eyes of these unlikely supporters, he is no sooner home from the front than he hastens to attack them where it hurts. Without so much as a by-your-leave, apparently on a whim of fashion, he abolishes the post of Lord Chancellor after 1,400 years. Even before this latest rampage, he had gone out of his way to stuff the European superstate, the Dreyfus of modern politics, back up the nose of exactly that part of the population who might protect him from his enemies on the left. Less publicised and less important, but perhaps even odder, is his decision to commission a bill that will finally consign the hereditary peerage to history - which, for Blair, is synonymous with oblivion.
There was little logic in the composition of the old House of Lords, and the subject of how best it might be reformed has been broached many times by incoming governments. Every attempt was abandoned. Does this suggest to most thinking people that reform might be more complicated than it seemed? If so, the message was lost on Blair who, like a lover, rushes in where wise men fear to tread. Bingo! The ancient second chamber is gone and, instead, we are left with a curious amalgam of record-producers and early flatmates of the Prime Minister in an orgy of patronage reminiscent of the court of James I. A compromise born, one suspects, of a desire to move things along quickly left 92 hereditary peers in place.
Then one dies, the oddly named Lord Oxfuird (not descended from top spellers, one presumes) and there is an election to replace him. The country enjoys an entertaining, if rather arcane, campaign, and the winner is chosen. What is the government's response? To be amused as the rest of us are and to be glad of a painless sop for the traditionalists among our number? No, out comes the hammer from the toy-box and a bill is launched to ensure that no such election takes place again and that the tiny hereditary element, that flickering reminder of a less-compliant second chamber, will be stamped out for ever. Is there no limit to the humourlessness, the pettiness, of these people?
The advantage of the hereditary element in the Upper House, if one may be allowed to defend it in the present intellectual climate, was that a varied group of people were suborned into politics without any choice on their part. As the years went on, increasing numbers of them were living perfectly normal middle-class lives, as managers, doctors, dentists and so on. They were thus becoming more, not less, representative of the society outside politics and, although their lack of democratic legitimacy made it impossible for them to claim a veto, they could perform the useful function of making a government stop and think.
The point is that it worked and, when something works, to destroy it without something better to put in its place is Visigoth thinking. Instead of an upper chamber, we now have an echo chamber. A group of lawyers examining the wording of bills could do just as well for a fraction of the cost. And all because the government, like an angry adolescent, cannot tolerate alternative opinion.
What Labour seems not to grasp is that grown-up governments must rub along with both those who voted for them and those who did not. Like successful married couples, they engage only in the important fights. If the citizens who disagree with them may be left in peace without endangering the commonweal, true governments prefer it.
Elizabeth I made war on the Catholics only when the papal bull forced her to (and I'm a Catholic, so I can say that). Charles II refused to persecute Cromwell's men because he saw they wanted peace if he would only let them have it. How differently Tony Blair manages these things.
In the last analysis, his problem is a simple one. Blair is governing the wrong country. In so many areas, from Europe to his own sartorial taste, from his sad, guitar-playing longing for the approval of the 1960s generation to his contempt for the British constitution, he is quite out of step with all but a tiny minority of his fellow countrymen.
He does not like the things most British people like. This is a dangerous road for a politician. Mussolini was one who took it. He could not bear the Italians' lack of military enthusiasm and he imposed the goose-step on the army in an attempt to drill them into a warlike race. "I despise the Italians," he is supposed to have remarked, "and I will change them." It didn't do him much good, either.
Julian Fellowes, the Oscar-winning scriptwriter of Gosford Park, is an occasional NS columnist


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Barcelona striker David Villa has left hospital after undergoing treatment on kidney stones, the Primera Division leaders have confirmed. The 31-year-old forward, who was admitted to hospital on Monday, will return to training on Wednesday but it is not yet known if he will be able to feature in Saturday's match with Granada. A Barcelona statement read: "Villa has undergone the appropriate treatment to remove the kidney stones and has already been discharged from hospital. "Villa will be reincorporated into training from this Wednesday and his recovery will decide his availability for the next match." The Spain international scored in Sunday's 6-1 rout of Getafe , a result which - combined with Atletico Madrid's surprise defeat against Rayo Vallecano - sent Barca 12 points clear at the top of the table.
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The Agronomist. 2005. Presents a documentary about the Haitian journalist and radio broadcaster, Jean Dominique, who was assassinated in 2000. DVD 972.9407 A281
The Big Truck that Went By by Jonathan Katz. 2013
An Associated Press reporter, who was in Haiti when the devastating 2010 earthquake occurred, gives his perspective on the quake and the rebuilding efforts that followed. 363.3495 K19b
Damming the Flood: Haiti and the Politics of Containment by Peter Hallward. 2010. Hallward details the history of Haiti, including the 2010 earthquake, and he discusses the political climate of this country as well. 972.94 H193d
Haiti by Emily Wade Hill. 2001. This is a general guide to the politics, history, and geography of the Haitian country. 972.94 W741h
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Chicken Livers with Ginger and Sherry
23 Jan 2011
|Soy sauce
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Dry sherry
|2 Tablespoon
|Brown sugar
|1 Teaspoon
|Grated fresh ginger/1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
|1 Teaspoon
|3 Tablespoon (3/8 Stick)
|1 Large, thinly sliced
|2 Tablespoon
|Freshly ground pepper
|To Taste
|To Taste
|Chicken livers
|1 Pound, trimmed
|1 Tablespoon (for garnish)
Preheat oven to 200°F.
Combine first 4 ingredients in small bowl.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onion and saute until browned and crisp, about 20 minutes.
Transfer to platter and keep warm in oven.
Combine flour, salt and pepper in shallow dish.
Dredge livers in flour, shaking off excess.
Melt remaining butter in same skillet over medium-high heat.
Add livers and brown about 1 minute.
Turn livers over and add soy sauce mixture.
Continue cooking, basting frequently until livers are done, about 2 minutes.
Arrange over onion and pour pan juices over
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Sandflea FFs Hooliganize the South or The Splendiferous Emphysema Tour
This trip began as a thread in the Sandbox. It was birthed by one guy's (Buzztail) brilliant idea to bring together a bunch of Florida Feckin' Fecks' for a week long trip exploring the Southern Dual Sport loop and blossomed into a group of Southern hooligans terrorizing back roads and small towns from the FL panhandle through AL and GA and back thanks to another Flatistanian's (DR Z) efforts to "organize" our unruly group . "Why the hell would you do this when the temps are in the upper 90's and there was a tropical depression looming on the horizon?" you may ask. Well.....Why not?! :deal
Before I "get to it" I will give you a bit of info about myself. I have been riding dirt-bikes since I was 9 years old (I"m now 37) and have had my KLX300r for the last 9 years. Is this "9" thing some type of pattern pattern? No, just a strange coincidence. In that time I have never done a multi-day trip on my KLX. While I have done plenty of multi-day/multi-state rides on street bikes ,this type of dual sport ride would be a first for me ( and several others in our group) and for my trusty steed.
2 weeks before the trip I realized that my bike was...ummmm... not equipped for a week long ride......I needed to prep!!
So I bought these pieces of metal...
...and came up with this....
...and these....
...So that I could hang a set of throw-overs. Here's the setup on a shakedown run in the Everglades.
I also added a bit more light.
I also put on some fresh tires (Kenda K270s) and a new F&R sprocket combo that would give me a bit more top end (though not enough as I would soon find out! :lol3 )
Great job on the racks :freaky
I can't add anything until you get past Sugar Valley :deal
Thanks man. If you squint really hard the welds actually look nice. :rofl
After a long drive we arrive at Ed and Bernices Fish Camp. Little did we know what critters lurked in the grass.
They were nice enough to allow us to leave the vehicles for a week. And the campground is on the route.
Dirt Ninja on the prowl. The campground had the worse case of ants I've seen in a long time. If you stood in one place for too long you were guarnteed a bite or 6:huh.
Time to ride with the arrival of this FF. KTM Connoisseur Buzztail
First river crossing of the day
Connies Kitchen, Blountstown, FL:clap Meetup with some FFs coming from the west. Chow was:super
After gasin up we were on the way north. At this point I think there was 8 in the group and 1 shadow rider on the pavement.
It was a bit dusty in spots
Lunch time somewhere in Alabama
Fried pork chops:clap Who needs trail food. These things have a 10yr shelf life:D
Barney gettin it done on the tracks. The longer legs on the Dirt Ninja surprised me and I drop it between the rails (no pics didn't happen)
Sand had turned to clay as we headed north, dust was an issue
We arrive at our first camp spot and find they had built a Days Inn in its place.
End of day one - it's been a blast
So like Sanjoh said ,he and I had a long drive to meet the others up in the pan handle of FL.
Bikes all loaded and we were on our way.
On the way up we stopped to get a bite and some gas when we noticed that for a few dollars we could both get polished!! What a deal!! Then we found out that the person that "polishes" you also drives a big rig and their skills were a bit ....suspect. :huh
sanjoh and I get all set up just in time to catch a glimpse of kelly duke 2000 rolling in...
All setup and waiting for the "others" that would be spending the night within the solemn confines of the Fish Camp.
As it turns out there was a bit of poor planning on our parts. It seems that we scheduled our overnight stay at the fish camp on the same evening as the Great Southern Fire Ant Gathering. It's kind of like burning man but it's your ass that gets set on fire when the ants bite the hell out of you. Apparently Kelly duke 2000 stores bologna or caramel candies in his boots because within 20 minutes of his arrival he and I were dumping thousands of ants out of his riding boots!! :eek1
We were joined later that night by DR Z and Philip Kuntz. The alcoholic beverages flowed and great merriment ensued (okay, we acted like idiots until we passed out but hey, it's our ride report so we can make up whatever we want!!). After a good nights rest we were greeted to 80 degree temps and 100% humidity but the sunrise was gorgeous!!
We wait for Buzztail to show up and then we are off to meet a few more FFs at a diner for some eats before we finally RIDE!!! Take a good look at his tires ,chain and sprocket...(SPOILER ALERT!!) They will be a shadow of their former selves in a few days. Oh and YES,yes he did do a 1200+ mile multi day ride on an RFS bike!! Freakin' super heroes on this trip I tell yuh!
Breakfast was great! One of the things that I learned about myself on this trip is that I eat too much...WAY too much! But life is short so what the hell! :lol3
Ooooohhh... Look at all the bikes!!
And WE ARE RIDIN"!!
Some beautiful North FL scenery.
Another thing that I learned is that I miss "the way it was". See that lady on the 4 wheeler? Well, when we braced for her to kick us out of her front yard we were instead greeted with a "Do you need any water or food?" . I truly hate living in the city and the older I get the more I have come to realize why. Mam, I didn't catch your name but if you ever come across this random internet post I want you to know that people such as yourself are a big part of why I ride...I need a reminder from time to time. :freaky
This type of thing became commonplace while on this trip. The kindness of strangers was almost overwhelming at times.
Ok, I am hooked...:deal :ear
More great scenery courtesy of mother nature and the beautiful land known as The South. That's Ineptizoid on the KLR (or Adeptizoid?) :lol3
Dot's for lunch somewhere on the Alabama/ Georgia border.
In case you were wondering what I look like, here's a Myspace style portrait....Are you sorry that you wondered?:lol3
The infamous railroad crossing where sanjoh *information deleted* .
Taking a rest and meeting up with Vico1. He's a great guy. Wish he could have joined us for the entire ride.
Another short break...There is a pattern developing here.:deal
See that KLR with the big yellow bags? That's Barney's. For the next six days he would proceed to humble the hell out me with the way he rode that big ole bike.
Sunset in the hills. From here it would be a mad dash on the slab to get to our camping site...errr...ummmm... hotel and an end to day one. :D
Excellent reading!
Thanks for taking the time to put this report together fella's.
You mention Barney's riding abilities on his KLR.
First time I rode with Barney, he was on his daughters Honda TL125 trials bike.
Showed SEVERAL riders what the back end of that little dirt dobber looked like disappearing around the corner.:evil
Great start!!:clap
Notice a lot of stuff on the RFS bike... like the lack of a headlight:huh
Top shelf FF's kept the trail lit up when we didn't make it to where we were headed before dark:bow
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wow very well written. :clap
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Just like poverty, one reads this and finds joy, simple family values, and a sense of longing for more. I quite enjoyed this little story as did I enjoy the simple need for belonging, belongings, memories, and personal space.
A great little quip for reminding people of how our things divide, come and go, and identify us, or hold us hostage.
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A slightly enigmatic little work, both pleasant and troubling. There are some beautiful sentences here, subtly symbolic. "It was windy now, and the breeze wandered behind her head and down the back of her neck." Soon the imagery expands to include a shell "rolled in a paper towel. She unwrapped it gently, looking at how the folds of the shell turned around on each other." A gift from her missing mother's boyfriend, it has "sleek lines and soft colors" and maybe "if she held it to her ears, she could hear the ocean." Finally, a pink barette (matching neither her shirts or single dress) subtly recalls not only the shell but the wind in her hair and the unheard sound of the ocean. Such language, rife with meaning and memory, defies easy explication. But it's entirely in keeping with the mood of this story and very gratifying to read.
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"Never, ever let anybody use your gender as an excuse."
"Women get flustered under fire. They're too fragile, too emotional. They lack the ferocity required to take a life. They can't handle pain. They're a distraction, a threat to cohesion, a provocative tease to close-quartered men. These are the sort of myths you hear from people who oppose the U.S. military's evolving new rules about women in combat. But for women who have already been in combat, who have earned medals fighting alongside men, the war stories they tell don't sound a thing like myths" [more inside]
"As long as you're breathing, life is worth living."
Six years ago, US Army Captain Ivan Castro was severely wounded in a mortar attack in Iraq that left him permanently and completely blinded. Today, he's one of only three blind active duty Army officers, and the very first to serve in the US Army Special Forces. Thirteen months and 36 surgeries after the attack, Castro ran the 2007 Marine Corps Marathon in 4:14 and the Army Ten Miler in 1:25. And he's still going: In the last 15 months, he's completed 14 marathons. Why? "Because I still can. Because people need to see what's possible." [more inside]
"It begins with a knock at the door."
Final Salute. Between 2004 and 2005, "Rocky Mountain News reporter Jim Sheeler and photographer Todd Heisler spent a year with the Marines stationed at Aurora's Buckley Air Force Base who have found themselves called upon to notify families of the deaths of their sons in Iraq. In each case in this story, the families agreed to let Sheeler and Heisler chronicle their loss and grief. They wanted people to know their sons, the men and women who brought them home, and the bond of traditions more than 200 years old that unite them. Though readers are led through the story by the white-gloved hand of Maj. Steve Beck, he remains a reluctant hero. He is, he insists, only a small part of the massive mosaic that is the Marine Corps." The full story ran on Veteran's Day, 2005 and won two Pulitzer Prizes: one for Feature Photography, another for feature writing in 2006. A nice single-page version of one section: Katherine Cathey and 2nd Lt. James J. Cathey (via.) The Rocky Mountain News closed in 2009. [more inside]
"I had reached the point of no return. You finally get fed up … I finally wanted to speak the truth."
Last year, the unofficial Dean of the White House Press Corps, Helen Thomas, spoke about the State of Israel on camera. (Previously) Her replies: "Tell them to get the hell out of Palestine," and that the Jews "can go home" to "Poland, Germany and America and everywhere else," sparked media outrage, prompted her to issue an apology and retire. After months of being out of the the public spotlight, she has now given her first long-form interview, which will appear in the April issue of Playboy Magazine. In it, she explains what she meant, tells us how she would like to be remembered and expands upon her positions regarding Israel, Jewish political influence, Presidents Bush and Obama, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Lies and the Lying Liars.... you know the rest.
Newsfilter: The NYTimes is reporting that the Democrats forced Congress into a closed session last week (previous MeFi discussion here) because of a recently declassified memo citing concerns by intelligence agencies over the source of information used to justify the Iraq war. Turns out the White House had been informed their source couldn't be trusted to tell the truth and were probably fabricating evidence. Knowing this, the Bush administration still presented the stories as absolute truth. The memo was apparently ignored. Of course, the administration has ignored important memos before. This new evidence probably invalidates the conclusions (pdf) drawn by the Senate Intelligence Committee Report on the Intelligence Community's pre-war work on Iraq.
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The former Istanbul anti-terror police chief, himself among those detained and led away in handcuffs, said the incident was entirely political, coming just a few weeks ahead of a presidential election in which Mr Erdogan is standing.
Police conducted raids in 22 provinces across Turkey yesterday and officers involved in a separate government corruption probe which emerged in December and led to the departure of four ministers were among those detained.
The officers were accused of making up an investigation into an alleged terrorist group as a pretence to tap the phones of Mr Erdogan, ministers and the head of the national intelligence agency.
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Red Hat has announced it is joining forces with the community-based CentOS project. CentOS has built a huge following and a vast user base through its popular Linux distribution, which is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) source code.
The alliance marks the end of a tense, and sometimes litigious, standoff between Red Hat and CentOS. Red Hat charges real money for a RHEL license, and the presence of no-cost clone systems, offering virtual identical functionality without support or hardware certifications, threatened the delicate balance of Red Hat's complex business model. Consequently, CentOS was not allowed to mention that it got its source code from Red Hat. The new detente is an acknowledgment that the enterprise space is getting too complicated for a single company, and independent projects such as OpenStack, KVM, and Docker present integration challenges that exceed the capabilities of Red Hat's conventional development model.
For the past 10 years, Red Hat has used the Fedora community distro to test new technologies and innovations that would one day find their way into RHEL. However, the experimental nature of Fedora, and the lack of a long-term support option, means Fedora has never been a tool of choice for enterprise customers. Enterprise users who want Red Hat know-how without Red Hat licensing fees have therefore gravitated to community clones like CentOS.
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Backing Kennedy for state's attorneySeptember 03,2014I support Rose Kennedy for Rutland County states attorney. She has the vision for making our community safer. Rose is passionate about protecting victims. Rose is interested in collaborating with local law enforcement. She brings an energy and an understanding of law to the states attorneys office that is not currently present. As the wife of a law enforcement officer and victim, I believe she is the right person for states attorney.
Many people are not aware of the importance of this elected position. The states attorney is the highest law enforcement representative in the county. Law enforcement officers make arrests, but the states attorney determines what cases are prosecuted and which are negotiated to lesser crimes. They must be cognizant of courtroom procedures and Vermont law rulings, in addition to be able to delegate and communicate effectively with staff, the community and victims.
The law enforcement community suffered two major injustices in recent years due to poor prosecution. Two attempted murder cases against officers should have been convictions with the powerful audio and video evidence. I sat through the trial of my husbands attempted murderer. The case was poorly prepared. I was dismayed at the lack of understanding of courtroom proceedings and in articulation. Negotiation for a plea deal occurred without consultation with the victim or law enforcement agency. The incumbent was unwilling to receive consultation from the attorney general. These two cases are just two examples where justice wasnt served.
Before you vote for the incumbent, I ask, Do you know how he performs in his job? The law enforcement officers who almost died, had evidence that not your ordinary citizen has. If a case could not be won with this evidence, I have no confidence any case against a layperson would have success with the current states attorney.
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Went there two nights ago. Here's my advice and experience: 1. Didn't eat there. The place is DRY as in no alcohol served. Although there are plenty of stores nearby selling wine and beer, they wouldn't even allow you to bring your own. If alcohol is a must for you, move on. The restaurant has extended to premises across the road, but the night we went both places seemed empty. They do have a menu contrary to Fodor's review. 2. There
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I am curious, who does the voice for Tedi Bera In the Holiday version of the Country Bears attraction in Disneyland?
Plus can anyone post pictures of the bear that talks like Elvis?
I am curious, who does the voice for Tedi Bera In the Holiday version of the Country Bears attraction in Disneyland?
Plus can anyone post pictures of the bear that talks like Elvis?
Heres a link to a picture of Liver Lips: http://www.mouseplanet.com/more/CB-Elvis.jpg
*sniff* I miss the country bears.
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Thanks for the link .
Jean Shepard was the voice of teddi barra - right?
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I am not sure. But I personally think that who ever did her singing voice did a wonderful job singing "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire".
I miss the good ol' bears- it was a show for the ENTIRE family from the youngest kids to the oldest of elders.
ah, just another great attraction replaced by a cheaper, more easy to maintain attraction.
Is it really easier to maintain??
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Pooh? Of course it is. The Pooh figures in the ride are all static, little-amount-of-movement figures. They, at most, need a fresh coat of paint.Originally Posted by filmfreak11
Now the bears were full-blown AAs. Not as advanced as such Pirates like the Auctioneer, but certainly up there. AAs are very difficult to maintain. If one little thing goes wrong inside, the whole AA could fail. That is why they took it out- its easier to maintain static figures than Bear AAs.
That was Eisner for you.
^And not to mention the Bear show took place in a fairly large theatre- which in itself needed constant upkeeping.
Hey - Don't forget the creative room full of big mirrors. Those must be hard to clean! So much more fun than the bears...Originally Posted by A Disney Dreamer
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I didn't know if all of you knew this or not, but the Country Bear show is still at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Just thought I would throw that in. lol, I was just there this summer, it's a great show , I do hope they don't take it out of Walt Disney World!!!
Ride lines, why did it have to be ride lines!!!
Someone needs to shoot Presler and Harris for this. They basically wrecked Disneyland during their reign. I sorely miss the Country Bears.
I oppose capital punishment. Yes I know this isn't the debate forum. My point being, I might make an exception for the two that tried to shoot down a great theme park.Originally Posted by Disneyfreak
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Brief Summary
Range Description
Records from Xizang (China) are probably misidentified rhesus macaques (MacKinnon in press). It has recently been recorded from Namdapha National Park in northeastern India (Chetry et al. 2003).
The precise taxonomic boundary between M. leonina and M. nemestrina is not well defined. There are populations of the two taxa found on either side of the distribution limits in the Isthmus of Kra, but many of these populations are the result of release by humans. The two species hybridize in a small area of southern peninsular Thailand, as well as on the islands of Phuket and Yao Yai (Groves 2001).
In Viet Nam, there are historical records from as far north as Nghe An province, but there is uncertainty as to whether the species was ever found north of this province. It is widely distributed throughout the lower elevations (below 500 m) of Lao PDR and Cambodia (R. Timmins pers. comm.). It is found over much Myanmar except in areas of human settlements.
Physical Description
Type Information
Catalog Number: USNM 236628
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Mammals
Sex/Stage: Male; Adult
Preparation: Skin; Skull
Collector(s): C. Kloss
Year Collected: 1916
Locality: Lat Bua Kao [= Lat Bua Khao], Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, Asia
Catalog Number: USNM 104441
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Mammals
Sex/Stage: Male; Adult
Preparation: Skin; Skull
Collector(s): W. Abbott
Year Collected: 1900
Locality: Chance Island, Mergui Archipelago, Tanintharyi, Myanmar, Asia
Catalog Number: USNM 124023
Collection: Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Department of Vertebrate Zoology, Division of Mammals
Sex/Stage: Male; Adult
Preparation: Skin; Skull
Collector(s): W. Abbott
Year Collected: 1903
Locality: Champang, about 15 mi N of Victoria Point, Tanintharyi, Myanmar, Asia
Habitat and Ecology
- Terrestrial
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List Assessment
Red List Category
Red List Criteria
Year Assessed
- 2000Vulnerable
The species is widely distributed and common in large forest blocks remaining in south and central Lao PDR, but the species is much scarcer in northern Lao PDR and Viet Nam (R. Timmins pers. comm.). It is widely distributed through the remaining forest areas of Cambodia. Populations are stable in Thailand.
Declines are due to different threats in different countries. There have been declines of more than 30% in the last 30-35 years in India, Bangladesh, China, Viet Nam and Myanmar. There are perceptible declines in Lao PDR and Cambodia, but the rates are close to or lower than 30%. In most of the countries, the species is predicted to decline at a rate higher than 30% over the next three generations.
Population Trend
In Lao PDR, Viet Nam and Cambodia, hunting for food and trade is the primary threat, but as a predominantly lowland species habitat loss likely is also a major threat to the species. In Thailand, the males of this species are exploited for picking coconuts by the industry. Sometimes, a well-trained macaque is sold for 1,000USD. They are also in demand by resorts for show (R. Boonratana pers. comm.).
In Myanmar, hunting, trade, habitat loss in varying degrees, shifting cultivation in the north, logging in the east and south, and rubber plantations are the major threats (S. Htun pers. comm.).
In China, hunting, habitat loss and disturbance are major threats. There is a perceptible change in habitat quality that has an impact on the species (Huang et al. pers. comm.).
Conservation Actions
Northern pig-tailed macaques are known to occur in numerous protected areas, including Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary, Lawachara National Park, Rema-Kelanga Wildlife Sanctuary (Bangladesh); Daxueshan Nature Reserve, Nanguanhe Nature Reserve, Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, Xishuangbanna Nature Reserve (China); Balpakhram National Park, Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary, Dibru-Saikhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary, Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary, Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary, Intanki National Park, Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary, Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary, Murlen National Park, Namdapha National Park, Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary, Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary, Padumoni-Bherjan-Borajan Wildlife Sanctuary, Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park, Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, Siju WS, Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary (India); Pidaung Wildlife Sanctuary (Myanmar); Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary (Thailand); Cat Tien National Park, Pu Mat National Park (Viet Nam). May possibly occur in Nam Ha National Biodiversity Conservation Area (Lao PDR) (M. Richardson pers. comm.; Molur et al. 2003)
Northern pig-tailed macaque
The northern pig-tailed macaque (Macaca leonina) is a species of primate in the Cercopithecidae family. It is found in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Traditionally, it has been considered a subspecies of M. nemestrina. In India, it is found in south of the Brahmaputra River, in the northeastern part of the country.[3] Its range in India extends from Assam and Meghalaya to eastern Aruanchal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura.[4] A detailed report on the ecology and behaviour of northern pig-tailed macaque has been published recently.[5]
Northern pig-tailed macaque, Khao Yai National Park, Thailand
Macaque in Khao Yai National Park
Macaque at a monkey school on Ko Lanta Yai
- ^ Groves, C. P. (2005). Wilson, D. E.; Reeder, D. M, eds. Mammal Species of the World (3rd ed.). Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. OCLC 62265494. ISBN 0-801-88221-4.
- ^ Boonratana, R., Das, J., Yongcheng, L., Htun, S. & Timmins, R. J. (2008). Macaca leonina. In: IUCN 2008. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 4 January 2009.
- ^ Choudhury, A.U. (1988) Priority ratings for conservation of Indian primates. Oryx 22: 89-94.
- ^ Choudhury, A.U. (2003) The pig-tailed macaque Macaca nemestrina in India - status and conservation. Primate Conservation 19:91-94.
- ^ Choudhury, A.U. (2008) Ecology and behaviour of the pigtailed macaque Macaca nemestrina leonina in some forests of Assam in North-East India. J. Bombay nat. Hist. Soc. 105 (3): 279- 291.
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The ACC on Friday announced kickoff times for UNC's first three games of the season, beginning with a 6 pm kickoff in Charlotte for the season opener Thursday, September 3, against South Carolina. (Yes, folks, UNC football season is only three and a half months away.)
The full statement from UNC Athletics:
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Game times for North Carolina's first three football games were announced Friday by the Atlantic Coast Conference.
The Tar Heels will face South Carolina in the first Belk College Kickoff in Charlotte on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 6 p.m. on an ESPN network still to be announced.
Carolina's home opener on Saturday, Sept. 12, against North Carolina A&T will kick off at 6 p.m. and will be available on ESPN3.
UNC's third game of the season on Saturday, Sept. 19 vs. Big Ten rival Illinois will begin at noon and will be televised by either ESPN or ESPN2.
Tickets for North Carolina's 2015 season are available at GoHeels.com/footballtickets.
With spring practice now in the books, a productive summer awaits the Tar Heel football team. But head coach Larry Fedora says he's already been seeing plenty of progression from a variety of players.
***Listen to the story***
Many say championships are won and lost away from the bright lights of game day.
The offseason serves as a training ground for established athletes and provides a proving ground for young, inexperienced players hoping to make their mark.
That's why Coach Fedora says it's all about the reps this time of year.
The Carolina skipper says Damien Washington, Juval Mollette and even walk-on Thomas Jackson have all been making strides.
It's no surprise the microscope will be focused on new defensive coordinator Gene Chizik and what he can do with a UNC defense that was hapless for the majority of the 2014 season.
A fresh philosophy could breed more life into a ragged unit.
So far, at least, Coach Fedora says he's been pleasantly surprised by the performance of a few standout players, young and old, on the defensive side of the ball.
"[Dajaun] Drennon's doing a really nice job; [Jeff] Schoettmer has picked up right where he left off. He understands this already, a very intelligent guy. Shakeel Rashad has taken a lot of pressure off himself. He's slid back to linebacker and done a good job of adjusting there," Coach Fedora says.
A lot of eyes will be on promising newcomer Jalen Dalton. The defensive end could provide a much-needed boost in the pass rush, creating havoc in the backfield. Coach Fedora's been observing the freshman closely and has high hopes for Dalton.
"He's got good power for a guy that ought to be in high school right now. He's 270 pounds and 6' 6". He's got some pop and a little bit of quickness about him, so he's going to develop into a really nice player," Coach Fedora says.
In the secondary, a pair of experienced campaigners has led the way.
"Brian Walker has done a really good job. Malik Simmons has stepped up made some plays for us this spring," Coach Fedora says.
Another glaring weakness for the Tar Heels a season ago came in the special teams department – primarily at the place-kicking position.
But this year, there are questions to be answered at punter as well. Reliable Tommy Hibbard has moved on to pursue his dreams of landing a roster spot in the NFL.
"We still have a long way to go with our punters. We've made some strides with our kickers, but we still have a ways to go," Coach Fedora says.
There may be a ways to go, but with no warm-up games to ease into the 2015 campaign, there's more urgency inherent in this offseason for the Tar Heels.
Carolina will certainly need to be firing on all cylinders when it takes on South Carolina to kick off the college football season Thursday, Sept. 3 at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium.http://chapelboro.com/sports/unc-sports/larry-fedora-sees-progress-potential-for-tar-heels/
There will be no Blue & White Spring Football Game this year due to the field renovations at Kenan Stadium, but the Tar Heels took their show on the road to the Queen City last weekend, showing off their offseason improvements.
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"I thought we got a lot of great reps and a lot of situations we were able to work on. There will be a lot of things we'll be able to learn from in this scrimmage. I thought our kids played hard. We got a lot accomplished," UNC head coach Larry Fedora says.
In addition to the field reps, another added bonus from the Charlotte trip for Coach Fedora's troops is bringing UNC down to an important recruiting hot bed. In addition to a large Tar Heel fan base of all ages, young high school players also took in the action from the sun-drenched bleachers at Rocky River High School.
With UNC, N.C. State, East Carolina and Duke all mining for Charlotte's best, days like Saturday are vital for the Tar Heels to maintain an edge in N.C. recruiting.
But turning to the here and now, the biggest question mark for this year's Carolina club will no doubt be the play of the much-maligned defense.
Senior linebacker Jeff Shoettmer says he likes what he's seeing out of the unit so far.
"It's the culmination of the whole spring. We've put it together. We've been practicing four or five weeks. It takes a while to learn a new scheme, but the more reps we get, everyone gets more comfortable with it. We still have a lot of work to do. There were some mistakes here and there, but overall, we played well," Schoettmer says.
The hiring of Gene Chizik as defensive coordinator stole most of the headlines this offseason and rightfully so – adding a former national champion to the program infuses hype and optimism into a team that needed plenty of it following the disappointing finish to a 6-7 2014 season.
Coach Fedora, though, says there are still areas to work on before the Tar Heels will be ready for their season opening showdown with South Carolina Sept. 3.
"I think we're making progress. I think if you ask Gene [Chizik] and those guys defensively, they're pleased with how the guys have responded. I still think we have a ways to go," Coach Fedora says.
Yes, there is certainly plenty of work to be done for Coach Fedora and staff, but there seems to be a reinvigorated sense of life and energy around the program. Around the huddle, the team has made its 2015 intentions clear – ACC champions.http://chapelboro.com/sports/unc-sports/confidence-growing-for-unc-football-in-queen-city/
Spring football practice can serve as a springboard to fall success. Carolina football saw that last season when unheralded walk-on receiver Mack Hollins took advantage of his offseason opportunities to transform into a difference-maker on game days. Who will be this year's Mack Hollins?
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"You're seeing them get better and better each day as a unit. They've played together. They know each other. I don't have the same concerns that I had last year," UNC head coach Larry Fedora says.
A year older and a year wiser, the UNC offensive line is shaping up to provide better protection to quarterbacks Marquise Williams and Mitch Trubisky this fall.
That's welcome news to Williams, who's still nursing a hip injury and hopes to be afforded more time to find one of his talented receivers downfield.
The most glaring weakness for the Tar Heels in 2014 was the bruised and battered defense. Armed with new defensive coordinator Gene Chizik, all eyes will be on the much-maligned UNC unit.
But Coach Fedora says he likes the improvements he's been seeing out on Navy Field.
"[Dajuan] Drennon's doing a really nice job. [Jeff] Shoettmer has picked up right where he left off. He's a very intelligent guy. Shakeel Rashad has taken a lot of pressure off himself. He's slid back to linebacker and has done a really nice job adjusting there. Donnie Miles has done a nice job adjusting from the Ram back to a safety," Coach Fedora says.
With fresh defensive schemes being applied by Coach Chizik, veterans and rookies alike are embracing the learning process, soaking up a new philosophy from a national championship-winning coach. But that's not always an easy process.
"Right now, they're learning new techniques, new philosophy and new schemes. There's a little bit of thought process involved with them," Coach Fedora says.
Part of the intrigue to this time of the year is the unknown. Who will be the next star performer to step up and emerge out of the shadows and into the spotlight in Kenan Stadium on Saturdays?
Coach Fedora takes a crack at a few guys who have the potential to step out of obscurity and into the vocabulary of Carolina fans everywhere.
"Damien Washington is getting a ton of reps right now which is helping him. Thomas Jackson, who's a walk-on kid, is doing a great job and making a lot of plays out there. The young kids that we're redshirting are getting a bunch of reps. Juval Mollette, who's one of the early enrollees, is getting a bunch of reps. They are all getting valuable reps that are going to pay off for them next fall," Coach Fedora says.
But it's not just coaches and players who've been hitting the practice fields in Chapel Hill. Upon invitation from Coach Fedora, UNC professors are turning up in droves to check out their students' 'other classroom.'
"The professors see them in a different classroom. This is our classroom out here. They get to see how we teach them. It's a little bit different than the way they teach in the classroom. We can just keep repping it until we get it right. They don't get that opportunity," Coach Fedora says.
If the football field is the classroom, then it's lecture and study time right now. And who knows, if the teachers and students dole out and absorb the material, those fall exams might just become a breeze.http://chapelboro.com/sports/unc-sports/whos-the-next-mack-hollins-unc-spring-practice-provides-springboard/
Spring has finally sprung in Chapel Hill and with it; the Tar Heel football team has kicked its practices into overdrive at Navy Field. Armed with a bevy of talent returning to campus this fall, UNC head coach Larry Fedora has his sights set on an ACC title.
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It's a mix of youth and veteran leadership that will suit up in Kenan Stadium. Following a subpar season that left the locker room disjointed and frustrated, 2015 could prove to be a pivotal year in the tenure of Coach Fedora.
But for now, tucked away from the eyes of Tar Heel Nation and nestled in between Carmichael Arena and Boshamer Stadium, the Carolina coaches and players are busy working on the fundamentals.
"Right now in all four units it's about mastering the fundamentals that you need to be able to play in all four phases," Coach Fedora says.
There are more smiling faces coming from the defense these days. Former defensive coordinator Vic Koenning's schemes were famous for their complexity, but with Gene Chizik now at the helm, things are much simpler.
"There's a lot less right now, that's for sure. Gene and those guys have decided how they're going to install things. They're working really hard on the base and the fundamentals on what it takes to play in that base defense. They've been spoon feeding them as they've gone. It's been good for our guys because they've been learning something new each day," Coach Fedora says.
Last year, an inexperienced offensive line spelled trouble for protecting quarterback Marquise Williams in the backfield. More often that not, Williams found himself scrambling for his life against the higher-caliber opponents.
But Coach Fedora says he's much more comfortable with the big guys up front heading into 2016.
"We've got some depth there now. We've got guys like John Heck, Landon [Turner] and [Lucas] Crowley. Those guys got a lot of reps all last year. They're very comfortable out there. You're seeing them get better and better each day," Coach Fedora says.
One of the biggest question marks for the Tar Heels comes in the special teams department. Last season, Coach Fedora lost all confidence in his field goal unit and was all too often forced to go for it on fourth down in situations every team would like to have a reliable kicker to nail it through the uprights.
So how are the kickers looking right now?
"It's a lot of drill work right now. We aren't doing much scheme work at all in our special teams units. We still have a long way to do with our punters. I think we've made some strides with our kickers, but we still have a way to go," Coach Fedora says.
With Williams still recovering from his hip injury, redshirt sophomore Mitch Trubisky has been getting plenty of reps behind center. The former Mr. Football of Ohio played some meaningful minutes in 2014, but Coach Fedora says he's seeing a ton of growth this spring.
"Mitch is getting all of the reps with the ones [starters]. Every rep he gets, he's growing and becoming a better quarterback," Coach Fedora says.
There's enough skill on the UNC roster to contend in an ACC Coastal division that remains up for grabs.
But glaring weaknesses on the defense and the kicking game will need to show marked improvement for the Tar Heels to take the next step and get to their first ACC Championship game in Charlotte this December.http://chapelboro.com/sports/unc-sports/tar-heel-football-coming-alive-this-spring/
Lost in the Madness of March, especially in this area, is a formative part of the college football season – spring practice. The Tar Heels, following a subpar 6-7 2014 season, have been grinding it out at Navy Field for weeks now rain, snow or shine.
***Listen to the story***
Fresh, eager players, young and old, join focused coaches on a mission this time of the year on the gridiron.
And for the Tar Heels, that means Blue Dawn, a grueling wake-up call that sets an exacting tone for each season.
"We changed Blue Dawn. It's a lot of the same drills, but more competition. Eight teams are actually competing in every drill they're doing. They're awarded points. They're winning, losing on every single rep," Coach Fedora says.
Competition is the name of the game for the Tar Heels. As has always been the case under Coach Fedora, every position is up for grabs in the offseason.
"That was one of our objectives this spring – to have competition at every single position. That's what we're trying to develop so we're developing depth at the same time as competing for that spot," Coach Fedora says.
So how have the incoming freshmen been faring in their first taste of big-time ACC football? Coach Fedora says he's seeing progress.
"Kids are learning. A lot of the concepts are different for them. They're having to really work hard at concentrating and focusing on what their job is, but I thought the guys have done a good job," Coach Fedora says.
One of the more intriguing storylines to the preseason will be the installment of a new defense. Defensive coordinator Gene Chizik, the former Auburn national championship-winning head coach, will be looking to make an immediate impact on a beleaguered UNC unit.
"It's been selflessness, toughness and discipline. That's what we start with in everything we do. These guys got to be selfless. They can't care who gets the credit. They got to be very tough in terms of this is a tough game for tough guys. The discipline part of it is we got to be a much better football team when it comes to the little things we're asking the guys to do," Coach Chizik says.
As for Coach Fedora, he's sensed a greater hunger and sense of excitement from the defensive side of the ball.
"You got some new guys over there. They've got a new philosophy and defense. They're excited about it. I think they're anxious to show who they are," Coach Fedora says.
Returning Tar Heels like Marquise Williams, Ryan Switzer and Jeff Schoettmer have been filling the leadership roles for the underclassmen this spring. But Coach Fedora is challenging the veterans to up their ante even further, insistent that last season's performance was unacceptable.
"The challenge for them is to take it to another level. What we were last year wasn't good enough. That was average. We don't expect to be average. We've got to get a lot better, so they've got to push each other to be better," Coach Fedora says.
With no official spring Blue & White game this year due to the field renovations in Kenan Stadium, one of the first chances for many Tar Heel fans to see the new-look Carolina in action will come in Charlotte.
The Sept. 3 Thursday night showdown in Bank of America Stadium will pit North Carolina against South Carolina. The highly anticipated contest will kick off the 2015 college football season.http://chapelboro.com/sports/unc-sports/competition-toughness-frame-unc-football-spring/
The North Carolina football team will open its season against a tough SEC foe for two straight seasons at a neutral site.
After facing off with rival South Carolina to open the 2015 season in Charlotte, the Tar Heels will make a return trip to Atlanta to take on the Georgia Bulldogs for the 2016 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game.
UNC took on LSU in the Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game back in 2010.
The 2016 Georgia Dome showdown will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 3.
Georgia and North Carolina will renew an old rivalry, having met 30 times since 1895 with the Bulldogs winning the last contest 7-3 in 1971. Overall, Georgia sports a 16-12-2 edge in the head-to-head series.http://chapelboro.com/sports/unc-sports/carolina-georgia-renew-old-rivalry-2016-opener/
The Tar Heel football team inked 19 signees, eight four-star players and landed the state's No. 1 player on National Signing Day, but it's the 25th-ranked recruiting class' fresh defensive leadership and vision that stole the show at Kenan Football Center Wednesday afternoon.
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It's easy to see why UNC head coach Larry Fedora and newly named defensive coordinator Gene Chizik hit it off.
They both share a championship vision.
"Being a small part of a championship idea is big to me. That can be done here or this probably wouldn't be the right fit for me. I love the challenge of where we have to go. Larry and I have talked about that in-depth. I'm all-in," Coach Chizik says.
Coach Chizik cited 'quality of life' as a major factor when weighing whether to come out of coaching retirement and leave his cushy job as an analyst on ESPN. Chapel Hill fit that bill for his family.
But he says having the chance to work with Coach Fedora didn't hurt his decision any either.
"You throw in the fact my respect for Larry…he's a very productive offensive guy and mind. I've got a lot of respect for Larry. If I ever said I would go back and be an assistant for somebody and work for somebody, it would be a guy like Larry," Coach Chizik says.
It was a rather predictable day around the Tar Heel football offices. But that was just fine for Coach Fedora. The Carolina skipper says no Signing Day surprises meant a happy day for the entire UNC coaching staff.
"It's an exciting day for our staff, the players, their families and the fans. It was a lot of fun. It was a day that we kind of knew what was going to happen going into it – not a lot of surprises for us. It was a great day," Coach Fedora says.
The successful UNC recruiting class that included seven players from the Tar Heel state and four athletes from the Sunshine State didn't come easy.
Coach Fedora says all the negative attacks from competing schools on the recruiting trail definitely got old, but he was proud of how the coaching staff overcame the road block and won the trust of their new signees.
"I think our staff did an exceptional job. The negative recruiting this year was at an all-time high. We spend a lot of our time, unfortunately, not selling what the University has to offer and defending against the accusations and the stories that are made up," Coach Fedora says.
Without a doubt, the star attraction of the nineteen latest additions to the football program is six-foot, six-inch, 260-pound defensive end Jalen Dalton. The top-ranked N.C. product from West Forsyth High School enrolled at UNC in January and will be looking to make an immediate impact on Saturdays this fall.
Coach Fedora says Dalton immersed himself completely in campus life throughout the recruiting process.
"Keith Gilmore was the lead recruiter on him and did a great job building a tremendous relationship with him. Jalen was a guy that was on this campus probably 18-20 times. Sometimes, he didn't even tell us he was coming. He just showed up. He got to see everything that we were. There was no show put on for him," Coach Fedora says.
Other notable names to look out for include 310-pound defensive tackle Aaron Crawford from Ashburn, Virginia and promising wide receiver Juval Mollette, who's listed as the No. 1 receiver in North Carolina.
But for freshly-minted defensive assistant John Papuchis, the work for 2016 and 2017 has already started.
"I was out last week on the road. Most of that was junior recruiting. I spent most of my time with the 2016 and 2017 kids," Coach Papuchis says.http://chapelboro.com/sports/unc-sports/fedora-chizik-welcome-fresh-faces-chapel-hill/
One of the most anticipated days of the college football offseason is here.
The 2015 Signing Day promises to be a pivotal one for a Tar Heel football program that's been shaking things up in the coaching ranks this offseason.
With the hire of former Auburn national championship-winning coach Gene Chizik as defensive coordinator and the addition of former Nebraska defensive coordinator John Papuchis to the staff, Carolina appears more committed than ever to reaching UNC head coach Larry Fedora's goal of playing for an ACC title.
And Wednesday will go a long way to deciding if that goal can truly become a reality with many of the nation's top high school prospects making their final college choices.
So far, Scout.com has UNC ranked No. 24 in the recruiting rankings just behind South Carolina. The Tar Heels have locked up 20 commits, including eight four-star players.
UNC joins fellow ACC members Notre Dame, at No. 8, Florida State, at No. 10, and Clemson, at No. 13, in the top 25. But nothing is set in stone. Schools have been known to make late surges up the recruiting rankings with last-minute commitments.
A Tar Heel Signing Day celebration will be held at the Blue Zone Concourse Club beginning at 6 p.m. The program will be hosted by Jones Angell adn will include remarks from players and coaches. Tickets are $15. Check GoHeels.com for more information.
Tune into the WCHL Morning News on 97.9 FM Thursday morning for a complete report from the Carolina football 2015 signing class, including comments from Coach Fedora.http://chapelboro.com/sports/unc-sports/national-signing-day-usher-newest-tar-heels/
A season-opening showdown in Charlotte against South Carolina, seven home games at Kenan Stadium and a Thursday night road contest at Pittsburgh highlight the 2015 Tar Heel football schedule.
Announced Thursday by the ACC, Carolina will also close the regular season against N.C. State for the second straight season. It will mark only the second time in history the Tar Heels have played their regular season finale in Raleigh.
Renewing their ACC-SEC interstate rivalry, the Tar Heels and Gamecocks will collide at a neutral site to be played in Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers. The Tar Heels will be out for some revenge. A couple years ago, UNC lost in Columbia in a Thursday night contest to open the college football season.
In total, Carolina squares off with eight teams that went to a bowl game a year ago, including the last five opponents of the season.
View the complete 2015 UNC football schedule here.http://chapelboro.com/sports/unc-sports/2015-fb-slate-full-intrigue-tar-heels/


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Enjoying our time at the top
March 2012
My husband and I getting a pic with the world at our feet
View from the top
March 2012
Literally breathtaking views!
View from the top
March 2012
View from the top
Planpraz, Chamonix, The Alps, France
December 2010
Planpraz, Chamonix, The Alps, France
Alps in December
December 2009
Francis G
From Train stationat Montenvers.
View from Mont Blanc Terrace
February 2008
United Kingdom
Thick snow and thin air.
June 2015
This is the stop halfway up Mont Blanc. Take the time to walk around and see the view.
chamonix glaceir
May 2015
my family
at the peak
October 2014
Midi peak view
cable car ride
October 2014
cable car - 2