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If you have a roast with a layer of fat on one side should you put the fatty side down or on top if you are cooking it in the crock pot?
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I cooked a pork shoulder in a roaster and put the fatty side on top. That way it kept the meat moist all day as it melted away.
Fatty side on top so that it keeps the meat moist while cooking.
I have to disagree - the fat side goes down. This allows you to season the meat; not the fat which will be discarded any way. If you leave the lid on the roast stays moist and we really don't need the FAT melting into the meat for added calories. It also prevents the MEAT from sticking to the pot; who cares if the fat sticks a little.
I say, buck that fat offa there! Proper cooking temps and moisture are what tenderize meat, and fat only makes tough meat fattier.
I always do fat side down, it cooks faster than the rest of the meat that way and sometimes actually browns a little, especially if it is directly on the bottom. Better flavor that way.
As an avid crockpot user, I always cook my meats (pork, beef, etc.) with the fat on top. However, if the fatty layer is extremely thick (use your best judgement) trim a layer of the fat off while still leaving bit on to keep the meat nice and moist.
I am with kimhis -- cut off the fat. A slow cooker doesn't need any extra moisture and the whole slow cooking process makes the meat tender. If you must keep it on, I would put it down as it might get a bit crisp that way. A crock pot is not like a roaster in the oven.
This is a tuff call but i say trim off as much as possible, you dont need it and it will be a healthier meal. if you have veggies on the bottom cook fat side up, if cooking roast alone and you want a little browning fat side down. the long slow cooking is what will make it tender so it is just a matter of taste. good luck!
I do agree about cutting some of the fat off if it is too thick however put the fat side up you get more flavor that is how I do my turkey after I stuff it and wrap it in cheese cloth and pour chicken broth over it. I turn it upside down to get over flavor and just before down I turn it back on top to brown the top part delicious and falls apart and mmm mmm good.
I agree with posters that advocate fat side down. The crock pot generates enough moisture and you can always add just a little bit of water. Bacon is a nice touch too.


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Warwick sounds like a great little spot to spend an Autumn day! I especially liked the sound of the wine tasting experience you had (except for Nadia!). Well done Amy!
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Mumbai, March 6 (IANS) Remo D'Souza's ambitious project, "AnyBody Can Dance" (ABCD), India's first dance film in 3D, has gone on the floor and the choreographer-turned-filmmaker says it is like fullfilling a long-cherished dream.
"It is like a dream coming true for me. I had always nurtured the thought of making a film on my passion - dancing. ABCD is a culmination of multiple dreams actually for me - I get to make a dance film and get the one and only Prabhu Deva to dance and act in it..," D'Souza said in a statement.
ABCD, being produced by UTV Motion Pictures, will have known choreographers like Prabhu Deva and Ganesh Acharya as part of its cast. While Lauren Gottlieb, the global winner of the popular television talent shop "So You Think You Can Dance", has been roped in as the female lead.
"We are thrilled to kick off one of our most exciting projects to date, ABCD (AnyBody Can Dance), India's first ever 3D dance musical. It has always been our endeavour to bring audiences movies that are different from the tried and tested, and with ABCD we believe we're pushing the boundaries of innovative content," said Siddharth Roy Kapur, CEO of UTV Motion Pictures who is producing the movie.
The film also stars the winners of dancing reality show "Dance India Dance" Salman Khan, Dharmesh, Prince, Mayuresh and Vrushali essaying central characters.
Sachin-Jigar has been roped in as the music composer and the film is set to release by the end of 2012.
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text: Horses Who Heal by Petfinder Print Tags: animal-shelters-and-rescues, Helping, Shelters, Therapy, therapy-horses, Volunteering, volunteering-with-other-species Melissa Crandall Therapeutic riding offers some 5,500 mostly older horses a second career – and a second chance. For the right horses, in the right hands, it's a pretty good living. Standing at the mounting block waiting for his rider, Doc fidgets. It's the tenth week of a 12-week semester, and the big horse is beginning to display behavior that, while permissible when he's with his herd, is completely unacceptable in the riding arena. Tossing his head, he lips at his handler, tries to rub his head against her arm, and stamps his feet. Meanwhile Kea, a blind Appaloosa, placidly moves through the obstacle course, trusting his leader not to steer him wrong. He seems unfazed by the autistic child on his back, even though she periodically vents an ear-piercing scream that would have most horses dancing sideways. What makes one horse act out in a stressful situation, while another displays a Zen-like attitude? How high are the tension and anxiety in so-called therapeutic riding programs? Children, teens and adults with disabilities clearly benefit from the various activities and therapies that fall under this umbrella term…but what's in it for the horse? Thinkstock The Horse-and-Human Bond Historically, human beings have had a deep and abiding relationship with the horse, not just as a partner in our labors, but as an inspiration in art, mythology, music and poetry. In fact, our use of the horse as a work animal may be the most obvious yet least interesting aspect of the profound and lasting bond that we have shared with this fascinating animal. The therapeutic value of riding was documented as early as 600 B.C. by Orbasis of ancient Lydia. It wasn't until 1875, however, that the first systematic study of therapeutic riding was reported. After prescribing pony riding as a treatment for a variety of conditions, French physician Chassaign concluded that riding was helpful in the treatment of certain types of neurological paralysis. He noted improvement in posture, balance and joint movement, and a striking increase in morale. In 1946, following two outbreaks of poliomyelitis, riding therapy was introduced in Scandinavia. This movement was spearheaded by Liz Hartel, an accomplished horsewoman who was stricken with the crippling disease. After surgery and physical therapy allowed her to walk with crutches, Hartel was determined to ride independently again. Daily supervised riding sessions brought back her muscle strength and coordination. In 1952, she won the Olympic silver medal for dressage. Presently, more than 600 therapeutic riding programs are member centers of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA), headquartered in Denver. Founded in 1969, NARHA establishes professional guidelines, safety standards, insurance provisions, and instructor and therapist training and certification for the growing field of equine-assisted activities (EAA) and -therapies (EAT). For individuals with physical, cognitive or psychological disabilities, therapeutic riding can prove beneficial in several ways. They may experience increased strength and balance, improved body awareness, and enhanced self-esteem. The positive relationship that develops between a rider and her peers, horse, and therapeutic team presents opportunities for the development of trust and social growth. The field of equine-assisted activities encompasses a range of equestrian programs. Hippotherapy – a medical intervention whereby a licensed physical or occupational therapist uses the motion of the horse to conduct targeted therapy. Therapeutic Riding – a specially trained therapeutic riding instructor teaches riding skills to a person with disabilities. While legally not a therapy, this activity can have profound and multiple benefits. Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP – experiential psychotherapy with horses. EFP is facilitated by a licensed, credentialed mental health professional working with an appropriately credentialed equine professional. This often involves horse training, grooming, and other groundwork (nonriding client/horse interaction). Other equestrian activities offered for individuals with disabilities include driving, vaulting (gymnastics on horseback), and local, regional and even international competition opportunities such as the Paralympics. The Source of the Horse No matter the venue or the intent of the activity, the horse is at the center of it all. There are an estimated 5,500 horses active in therapeutic riding programs in the United States alone. These animals come to therapeutic riding from many different sources and with a wide range of backgrounds. Some have minor but debilitating physical ailments, i.e., lameness or allergies, that make them incapable of racing, jumping, dressage, driving, police work, etc. "Few people can afford to keep a horse who can no longer be used for his main purpose," says Stephanie LaFarge, Ph.D., senior director of ASPCA Counseling Services and a NAHRA-certified riding instructor. "But the alternatives are costly euthanasia, or worse: slaughter for the income to be realized from the horse's meat and bones. So horse-lovers desperately want to find a quiet, post-retirement occupation for their mounts." Other owners are unscrupulous individuals looking to unload an aging and/or what they see as "useless" animal on someone else. Either way, many of these owners turn to therapeutic riding programs as the answer. "We look at about twenty horses for every one we accept into the program," says Kristin Elliott Leas, barn manager at High Hopes Therapeutic Riding in Old Lyme, Connecticut, and a NARHA advanced instructor. "Our first responsibility is for the safety of our riders, horses, volunteers and staff. And for that, we have to be very particular when choosing what sort of horse comes into our program." A varied set of criteria is used when considering mounts for therapeutic riding. "When a horse is offered to us, we do a telephone screening first," says Sally Eaton, program coordinator at the Pacific Riding for the Disabled Association in Langley, British Columbia. "We ask if he has any bad habits. Is he likely to be scared by children or someone with a disability? We ask whether he has the patience of Job." Says Leas: "We check on the horse's prior training, how she was handled, what sort of work she's done in the past, what work – if any – that she's doing currently, and whether or not she's sound." Horses who pass the initial interview and, sometimes, a home visit, come in for a trial period at the facility. There they are worked and observed by staff and volunteers. Is the horse calm when being groomed, tacked and mounted? Does he interact positively with other horses? Does he work well with a leader and a sidewalker, or does he prefer an independent rider? Is he responsive to commands and tolerant of mistakes, or does he willfully disobey? As a rule, horses who don't pass the trial period are returned to their owners. If the horse was part of the therapeutic program and is being retired due to age, infirmity or behavior, he may be adopted by an outside party. The adoption procedure is very selective. "We want there to be a good match between owner and horse," says Leas, "so we do a thorough background check, invite the prospective adopter out to meet and ride the horse, watch them together, observe whether or not the person wanting to adopt is horse knowledgeable, check references, and get details on where the horse will be living and how he'll be maintained. If the adoption goes through, then we check up on the animal periodically. We want this to be a match that will last a lifetime. If it doesn't work out, we'll take the horse back and try again." In general, therapeutic riding facilities do not have inappropriate horses euthanized, nor are they sold for slaughter. Obviously, it is in the best interests of the facility to choose horses with care and maintain them in an excellent manner. While NARHA has criteria for this, none of it is mandatory and much is open to interpretation. Not Exactly Easy Street As for the horses who pass the test and enter a therapeutic program? Depending upon the facility, these animals may have to contend with one or more of the following stressors: Having to override natural instinct or training in order to compensate for differences in every rider. Riders who make loud or unexpected noises. Uneven and sudden rider weight distribution from individuals with significant physical disabilities. This can cause a horse to feel off-balance and, over time, may injure its back. Receiving mixed signals from rider and leader. A leader may request a halt by pulling back gently on the lead, but the rider (perhaps with uncontrolled muscle spasms) is pressing with his legs, indicating a wish to walk on. Coping with different handling styles from a variety of volunteers, rather than the familiar consistency of one-on-one horse ownership. Isolation, extended stall time, and limited turnout due to lack of space. Poor herd dynamics, with one horse constantly being harassed by the others. Lack of stimulation. Consistently being ridden by inexperienced riders can create boredom and lead to the development of bad habits. "When looking at stress in therapeutic riding horses, we need to recognize that some of the same stressors they deal with are inherent in any equestrian setting," cautions Michael Kaufmann, director of education for NARHA and a former faculty member of the American Humane Association Horse Abuse Investigator School. "Being isolated in a stall for long periods of time is an unfortunate reality for many horses boarded at some of the finest recreational stables in the country." Much of this stress, Kaufmann adds, is not so much due to intentional neglect or abuse, but rather is caused by the practical management methods for equines that humans have developed and adopted over time. Unfortunately, the law does not help much in defining what treatment of horses is detrimental to them psychologically, and does not even recognize the impact of stress. Indeed, many experts still dispute whether animals can feel significant stress at all. Put a rodeo stock contractor, a New York City carriage horse driver, and an Olympic rider in the same room with a staff member of an equine rescue group and they will have one lively argument over how each perceives and defines stress in horses. The equine disciplines represented by each are perfectly legal, and each has the potential for significant stress in the animals. Most trained animal cruelty investigators shy away from making broad statements, preferring to look at individual animals and what symptoms they present. Unfortunately, these investigators' hands are often tied, as state anti-cruelty laws limit the protection of horses (and most animals) to the most basic provisions of food, water and shelter. The laws do little to define what type of housing, training and handling methods are in accordance with the actual behavioral needs of horses. The word "humane," while bantered about frequently in court cases, is often hard to define when applied to the treatment of equines. For example, there are many bits, whips and electronic training devices available at tack stores around the country that, while legal, would not be deemed humane by many horse experts. Many riding centers monitor the therapeutic relationship so that the horse benefits as much as the client. At Green Chimneys, a long-established residential school for at-risk youth in Brewster, New York, the staff prevents stress by giving horses turnout time in pasture and trail-riding to make a cognitive shift from the ring. Psychologist Dr. Susan Brooks says, "We also pay close attention to nutrition. And if possible, we don't use bridles – only reins and halters. There's no yanking on the bit." In Boerne, Texas, psychotherapist Dr. Leslie Moreau works her horses only four days a week. How well the horse and client are working together is under constant evaluation. Science Weighs In Little formal research has been done on measuring stress in horses, but that may soon change, thanks to the efforts of Dr. H. Marie Suthers-McCabe, associate professor of Human/Companion Animal Interaction at the Virginia/ Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. In a pilot study to explore the physiological and behavioral markers in therapy horses, Suthers-McCabe examined eight horses used for a groundwork EFP program. Four participated in therapy sessions. Of those in the control group, one stayed in the stall, two remained in a turnout pasture, and one was used for able-bodied lessons. Blood was drawn before and after therapy sessions to measure the levels of cortisol (stress hormone). In this case, levels remained the same in the control group, with a slight individual variation from horse to horse. In the test group, one had decreased levels, one had increased levels, and two stayed the same. " Just because levels are elevated doesn' t mean that the work is inappropriate for the horse," says Suthers-McCabe. " A little stress is okay, but prolonged stress is a different matter. That can affect overall health by triggering immune suppression." Suthers-McCabe hopes to continue her work by paralleling studies done by Johannes S. Odendaal (University of Pretoria, South Africa), and Richard Meadows and Rebecca Johnson (University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine), using precise methods to show chemical changes that occur in both humans and animals when the human/animal bond is present. Chemical indicators to be measured include cortisol, oxytocin (" happiness" hormone), prolactin (" bonding" hormone), endorphin (" warm feeling" hormone), phenylethylamine (" attention" hormone), and dopamine and epinephrine (" nerve transmitters" ). " In order to understand what' s going on with horses, we need to measure for more than just stress," says Suthers-McCabe. " We need to measure for the other side of the equation, the " feel-good" indicators, the possible physiological proof that horses are enjoying their work. And, as always," she adds, " we must remember that horses are individuals' each is going to respond differently to a given situation. My ultimate goal is to find a way to help people notice stress in a horse without having to draw blood. We need to be able to note subtle things that indicate stress, so we can then determine, per individual animal, the appropriate length of therapy sessions, how often they can or should work, etc." The Power of Observation According to Leas, observation is the key. " There are no rules about stress in horses. They' re like people. They' re all going to feel stress from time to time, they' re all going to handle it differently, and what stresses one won' t bother another. I don' t know that we can realistically expect to avoid stress altogether. The best way to lessen it is to know your own horses intimately. Learn their normal behavior, so you' ll notice any changes. Horses communicate all the time, with their voices, bodies and breathing. It' s up to us to make the effort to learn to understand what they' re saying." Leas suggests that stress in therapeutic riding horses may manifest itself in a number of ways: Body Language – ears flattened to the skull, pursed lips, an agitated movement of the tail, showing the whites of the eyes. Cribbing (mouthing on posts or rails), wind sucking, weaving. A reluctance to move. Biting or kicking at handlers, sidewalkers, or other horses. Pacing in the stall or field. Lack of appetite. Turning off – becoming zombie-like, with no affect. This last situation happened with Gopher. Pinned to the ground and nearly killed by another horse before coming to the therapeutic facility, Gopher vanished into himself – as if not to draw attention lest he be attacked again. With gentle treatment, careful schooling and a better diet, Gopher opened up, began to interact with his caretakers and the other horses, and had a successful therapeutic riding career. Not only that, but he continued his therapeutic career on his own when he retired from the center to become the mount of a young girl who was afraid of cantering. Under Gopher's patient tutelage, she is now a successful and confident rider. Keeping Horses Happy The following recommendations may not apply in every case, but these are some of the things to look for in evaluating whether or not therapeutic riding horses are receiving adequate care. Is the horse suited to the specific task he's being asked to perform? Do the horses receive adequate rest periods and/or vacations between periods of work? Do the horses receive extra TLC through the care of interested and trained volunteers? Is an equine trigger-point therapist and/or equine massage specialist involved in the program? (Some will volunteer.) Do trained staff and/or volunteers school the horses to help maintain the animals' mental and physical fitness? Do staff take the horses on trail rides or, if feasible, trailer them to a different location for physical and mental stimulation? Are the horses maintained in as natural a state as possible? If prolonged turn-out time with the herd is not feasible, are they hand-grazed in groups so that they can interact with one another? Does every piece of tack fit properly? Stress may be due to the pain of a rubbing saddle, a too-tight girth, or an inverted bit. Are the horses scheduled for regular veterinary, dental and farrier appointments? Therapeutic riding facilities welcome visits from the public. They're happy to give a tour and answer questions, but please call in advance to set up an appointment. Many centers are so busy (some see over 200 riders per week) that unless you call first, there may be no one available to talk with you at the time. -M.C. Horses who do well in a therapeutic riding program generally enjoy their relationships with people. One such was Apple Jack – "A.J." – a 28-year-old Pony of the Americas. "He'd watch for his special friends," recalls Marni Adamson, one of his handlers. "Even before he heard your voice, he'd recognize your step and be at the front of the stall, nickering for some attention – and a treat if you had one." Adamson adds that the pony was completely unflappable. "Nothing fazed him. Not a sheet of plastic snapping in the wind, a child screaming, or a deer on the trail. He'd just turn and look at me as if to say, "Well, am I supposed to be scared of this or not?" And if I wasn't, then neither was he." Some horses even seem to prefer the company of human companions over that of the other herd members. That's clearly true of Honey, a strawberry roan mare. Where she is intolerant of another horse's approach, she actively welcomes the presence of a known human coming out to visit and leaning against her while she grazes. She enjoys her work and is heavily focused on her riders and their needs when in the arena. "You can actually see her draw into herself, focusing all of her attention on her rider and the job at hand," says Patti Coyle, a NARHA advanced instructor who works closely with the mare. "If her rider leans too far to one side or the other, Honey will literally shift her weight in order to help them regain their balance, all without any prompting from her handler. Consequently, her riders adore her." Preventing behavioral stress in horses is largely a process of self-regulation and awareness. In some centers financial pressures and lack of sufficient training in those working with the horses may lead to increased stress in the animals. On the other hand, the more fully humans appreciate what is required for equine comfort, the better able horses are to do those things that heal others so profoundly. So is therapeutic riding good for horses? The answer is yes – and no. Like so many things, it is truly a matter of perspective – a perspective controlled by human caretakers. "I wouldn't stay in this field if it was damaging to the horses," says recreational therapist and NARHA advanced instructor Dawn Nelligan. "It's exploitive only if we take the attitude that we just want the horse to work, and it doesn't matter if they're sick or hurt or frightened or upset. If we say "Just do it, who cares how you feel?" then that's wrong." Says the ASPCA's LaFarge, "It would be ironic if the quiet, post-retirement occupation that a horse-lover sought for her mount turned out to be highly stressful." Ultimately, it is up to those to whom the horses look for care to make sure that they lead happy, healthy and, as much as possible, stress-free lives. Author Note: Not all facilities that advertise therapeutic riding are accredited by NARHA or have NARHA-certified instructors. Anyone seeking a riding center specifically for therapeutic riding should inquire about NAHRA accreditation. Call NARHA at (800) 369-7433, e-mail email@example.com, or log on to www.narha.org. Melissa Crandall, freelance writer, novelist and lifelong horse lover, resides in Quaker Hill, Connecticut. Additional reporting by Graham Hayman of Vancouver, British Columbia. © 2002 ASPCA ASPCA Animal Watch – Winter 2002 Courtesy of ASPCA 424 East 92nd St. New York, NY 10128-6804 (212) 876-7700 www.aspca.org Share this Article: Print


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I somehow doubt there will be many people who will objectively rate and critique their most loathed wrestler on a numerical scale. Especially since we can't unanimously decide on what "objectivity" is.
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Dan Deicher, "The Voice" of the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway and the Mississippi Thuunder Speedway covers racing at La Crosse, Fountain City, Tomah and Wisconsin Dells. News, off season moves, schedules, rule changes and more.
Winding Down To ChampionshipsWritten by Dan Deicher
Another Race Season Here And GoneWritten by Dan Deicher
2013......a year in the local racing world that some will look back upon and smile and cry. Champions were crowned, rookies raced through the year to take that "stripe" off their cars and for some drivers....trying to find a new home will be discussed when the snow flies. Here's a breakdown of the local track scene and where things could go in 2014.
La Crosse Speedway:
Late Models: Champion Steve Carlson. 2nd at La Crosse and first since 2007. He also finished 17th in national NASCAR Whelen All American Series points. Also Wisconsin NASCAR Champ.
Rookie Of The Year: Brandon Berg.
Wisconsin NASCAR Late Model Rookie Of The Year: Matt Inglett
Sportsmen: Champion Jake Arneson, first ever.
Rookie Of The Year: Jeff Thompson who also finished 3rd in Hornet points.
Thunderstocks: Champion Adam Moore to go with his track leading 6 feature wins. His second track championship at La Crosse.
Rookie Of The Year: J.R.Tourtelott
Hornet Champ: Jake Bemis
2014? Will the Thunderstocks stay around? More Hornet races? How many new Late Models and Sportsmen will they see?
Mississippi Thunder Speedway:
Street Stocks: Champion Doug Wojcik to go with his 8 feature wins.
Super Stocks: Champion Tommy Richards.
USRA Modifieds: Champion Josh Angst. His first since 2010.
USRA B-Modifieds: Champion Jacob Blees. That goes with his 5 feature wins this year.
Pure Stocks: Champion Bobby Fort Jr.
600 Modifieds: Champion Don Werner
A Mini Modifieds: Champion Alex Stevens
B Mini Modifieds: Champion Matt LaDuke
2014? What does the future hold for the Pure Stocks? Can the track maintain an average of 24 USRA B-Mod's? Are the 600 Mod's "the new class"?
Raceway Park, Shakopee, MN. Long gone...but not forgotten. The track witnessed it's last race this year after 56 years, leaving some drivers to call it quits on their careers and others scrambling to see where they can race next year. Give those folks credit....they tried as hard as they could to save the track this year....just didn't happen.
So all in all....I announced at two great tracks...met some new race fans and drivers...and once again, don't know why, will be the Facebook rumor mill central during the winter.
I also want to thank Bob Timm at MTS for sponsoring my radio and TV show this year and Chuck Deery for the great prizes I gave away this year. Working for those two gentleman has been, again, outstanding and I look forward to lending my voice to both tracks again next year.
See you at the banquets!
Race Banquet TimeWritten by Dan Deicher
Officials of La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway today have announced details of the Annual Champions' Banquet. The Champions' Banquet will be held on Saturday night, January 18th, and will return to the popular Stoney Creek Inn's Northwoods Conference Center, located in Onalaska, Wisconsin. The doors will open at 6:00, with a social hour, presented by Bud Light. Dinner will take place at 7:00, and the awards presentation will immediately begin following dinner.
Over 100 awards will be handed out to recipients. Highlighting the evening will be presentation of the 2013 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Track Champions in Late Model, Sportsmen and Thunderstox, plus the Hornets and Outlawz champions, Dash Champions and Novelty Champion.
Also.....................................From MISSISSIPPI THUNDER SPEEDWAY:
Just a reminder of the 2013 MTS Awards banquet Dec 7th at the Riverport Inn & Suites! Tickets must be purchased ahead of time as there will be no tickets sold at the door. To reserve your tickets contact Bob Timm @ 507-429-9639. Tickets can be reserved and paid for at the door. All classes will be awarded trophies for the top 5 in points and points checks for USRA and Wissota will be given to the top 10. Lots of free prizes will be given out throughout the evening!
New Race Report ComingWritten by Dan Deicher
Yes Winter is here, but stock car drivers are busy working in their shops either tearing down and putting back together race cars or are wheeling and dealing for a new car or truck to race in 2014. Where to race is the big question for some come 2014, and the new "John's Bay Race Update" with Dan Deicher will hopefully guide you along to filling in that schedule.
The minute and a half program will air Thursday's starting December 5th during the Sports Exchange Show at 5pm. The program will run until late March, when the "Mississippi Thunder Race Report" with Dan Deicher begins. That show will again air starting in March on Saturday's from 1p-2p on 580 WKTY.
If it happens in the area, and it pertains to racing, Dan Deicher has you covered with the new "John's Bay Race Update" on 580 WKTY and www.580wkty.com
John's Bay Race Report 12/5/2013Written by Dan Deicher
Hey folks I'm Dan Deicher and this is the John's Bay Race Report on Am 580 WKTY. John's Bay on La Crosse's Southside...ya he can fix that!
The Mississippi Thunder Speedway Banquet this Saturday night...Winona's Riverport Inn and Suites......Tickets can be reserved and paid for at the door. All classes will be awarded trophies for the top 5 in points and points checks for USRA and Wissota will be given to the top 10. The new schedule comes out soon.......find it on Mississippi Thunder dot com. They have also just added a Hornet/Flyer class that will run once a month in 2014, using La Crosse Speedway Hornet rules.
The La Crosse Speedway's Champions' Banquet will be held on Saturday night, January 18th, and will return to the Stoney Creek Inn's Northwoods Conference Center, located in Onalaska. Over 100 awards. Tickets will only be available in advance, and will be available between now and January 10th. Space is limited to the first 250 guests. Watch for their new schedule soon at La Crosse Speedway Dot Com.
After a successful first campaign on the road in 2013 the TUNDRA Super Late Model Series will again branch out in 2014. TUNDRA and Wisconsin International Raceway officials announced the series will open 2014 on Saturday, May 10th. TUNDRA Round One will serve as a preview to WIR's Thursday Night program, which kicks off two weeks later. Joining TUNDRA will be the Mid-American Stock Car Series with the Vercauteren Memorial and another division to be named later. Complete schedule coming in next two weeks. Visit the Tundra Super Lates dot com website for more info.
And in NASCAR..........In a strategic move designed to expand its commitment to enhancing event experiences and fan engagement, as well as solidify the future of one of the premier racing and entertainment facilities in the Midwest, NASCAR announced that it has purchased Iowa Speedway. NASCAR has no plans for Iowa Speedway to host a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race next year or in the immediate future. NASCAR will host a special event in Des Moines next Thursday to outline additional details on the purchase and plans for the future.
And the 2014 ARCA Midwest Tour schedule will be released December 12th.
That's your race report brought to you by John's Bay located on the southside of La Crosse......John's Bay...ya he can fix that! I'm Dan Deicher
Deicher Up For National HonorWritten by Dan Deicher
WKTY's Dan Deicher, the host of the Mississippi Thunder Race Report and also the track announcer at the La Crosse Speedway and Mississippi Thunder Speedway has been nominated for the best short track announcer in the nation for 2013, according to Speed51.com. And you can help him along. Click the link below, place a vote in all categories including announcer and submit. You can vote once a day from one email address a day. But you must place a vote in all categories for it to count. Voting goes until February 8th. Thank you!
La Crosse Speedway 2013 Award WinnersWritten by Dan Deicher
LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway and its 2013 competitors celebrated the season just completed last Saturday night at the 27th annual Champions' Banquet.
The 2013 Rookies of the Year were honored, which were JR Tourtellott in Thunderstox, Jeff Thompson in Sportsmen and Branden Berg in Late Models.
Jason Bolster was the 2013 Novelty Division and Figure-8 Division champion.
The champion in each division was honored, featuring Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Model champion Steve Carlson, Exhaust Plus Sportsmen champion Jake Arneson, United Auto Supply Thunderstox Champion Adam Moore, Jake Bemis, ANTS Complete Pest Control Hornet Champion, and Volden Construction Outlawz champion Jerrod Loging. Arneson, Bemis and Loging were first time champions in 2013.
Pastor Andy Buhrow presented his annual "Racing Family of the Year" award to brothers Adam and Andy Moore, who have raced in Thunderstox for a decade.
The event drew to a close with the annual Sportsman of the Year Award. This prestigious award was presented to Mary Schill.
2013 LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway Award Recipients: Champions: Kwik Trip NASCAR Late Models: Steve Carlson, Exhaust Plus Sportsmen: Jake Arneson, United Auto Supply Thunderstox: Adam Moore, ANTS Complete Pest Control Hornets: Jake Bemis, Volden Construction Outlawz: Jerrod Loging, Coca-Cola Figure-8: Jason Bolster, Budweiser Dash: Steve Carlson (Late Model), Jake Arneson (Sportsmen), Adam Moore (Thunderstox); Novelty Events: Jason Bolster;
Rookie of the Year: Thunderstox – JR Tourtellott, Sportsmen – Jeff Thompson, Late Model – Branden Berg;
Best Appearing Car Award (Fan Vote): Outlawz – Jerrod Loging, Hornet – Garrett Thicke, Thunderstox – David Cavin, Sportsmen – Bill Martin, Late Model – Jonathan Eckelberg;
Best Appearing Car Award (Race Team Vote): Outlawz – Tom Luethe, Hornet – Sammy Linnehan, Thunderstox -JR Tourtellott, Sportsmen – Jake Arneson, Late Model – Mike Carlson;
Tough Man Award: Thunderstox-Andy Moore, Sportsmen-Greg Scheck, Late Model – Steve Carlson;
"Note-toSelf" Award: – Jerrod Loging;
Outstanding Performance Award: Thunderstox – David Cavin, Sportsmen – Jeff Thompson, Late Model – Brad Powell;
Extra Lap Award: Albert Locy Racing, Eckelberg Racing Teams;
Showmanship Award: Bill Martin, John Piotrowski;
Fan Club Award: – Outlawz – Tom Luethe, Hornets – Jake Bemis, Thunderstox – Adam & Andy Moore, Sportsmen – Jeff Thompson, Late Model – Jonathan & Curt Eckelberg;
Competition Achievement awards: Justin Mullikin, Jill Oostdyk, Matt Inglett, Taylor Dobbs, Jerimy Wagner
Racing Family of the Year by Pastor Andy: Adam & Andy Moore;
Best Use of Social Media: J. Herbst;
Most Improved Driver: Thunderstox – Jordan Myers, Sportsmen – Brian Hesselberg, Late Model – Cole Howland;
Best Appearing Race Team: FMW Racing – Branden Berg & Jerimy Wagner, Jake Arneson Racing;
Special Recognition Award: Matthew Henderson, Bill Martin;
Hard Charger Award: Thunderstox – Josh Inglett, Sportsmen – Jamie Dummer, Late Model – Nick Clements;
Good Luck Award: Outlawz – Cole Scholze, Hornets – Jill Oostdyk, Thunderstox – Kayla Lockington, Sportsmen – Mark Challet, Late Model – Matt Inglett;
Quick Decision Award: Branden Berg;
Sharing Award: Brad Powell;
Most Popular Driver Award (Fan Balloting): Outlawz – Jerrod Loging, Hornet – Jake Bemis, Thunderstox – JR Tourtellott, Sportsmen – Jeff Thompson, Late Model – Branden Berg;
2013 Sportsman of the Year: Mary Schill.
Winter Protest Is OnWritten by Dan Deicher
More Post Season AwardsWritten by Dan Deicher
The ARCA Midwest Tour as well as the SCAG Midwest Truck Tour each crowned a 2013 Champion this past Saturday night in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Dan Fredrickson and Jerry Wood were honored as the series' champions. This was Jerry Wood's third championship in the Midwest Truck Tour In addition to the two champions, several others were recognized for their achievements and contributions to the ARCA Midwest Tour and Midwest Truck Tour James Swan earned the ARCAMT Rookie of the Year honors after a hard-fought battle for the title Finishing third in points, Natalie Decker was crowned Rookie of the Year in the Midwest Truck Tour Dan Fredrickson Hard Charger award This year's tech award went to Andrew Morrissey Scott Lofquist, who was unable to attend, received a very special award given by Tim Olson, President, and Steve Einhaus, Vice President. He grabbed Official of the Year David Fredrickson Spotter of the Year Award. Fredrickson also named the Crew Chief of the Year. The newly announced "Seal the Deal" Award was awarded to Nathan Haseleu. Jeff Storm the Dedication Award Joe Hunter Car Owner of the Year Larry Detjens Sportsmanship award went to James Swan. Natalie Decker received the Sportsmanship Award in the Midwest Truck Tour Ken Schmelzer the Crew Chief of the Year in the Midwest Truck Tour B&B Engines was recognized as the engine builder of the year Be sure to follow the ARCA Midwest Tour on Facebook (midwest tour) and Twitter (@midwesttour) Learn more about the Automobile Racing Club of America Midwest Tour, by logging on to arcamidwesttour.com.
Tundra Rewards Drivers and CrewsWritten by Dan Deicher
The 2013 TUNDRA Super Late Model Series awards banquet wrap up.
Nick Panitzke was officially honored as the first touring TUNDRA Champion.
Paige Decker 2013 Rookie of the Year Award.
Mike Egan 2013 Most Improved Driver.
Mike Egan and Steve Lichtfeld, as a TUNDRA Iron Man.
Claire Decker The Outside-Looking-In
Monte Gress Mr. Silent
Nick Panitzke and Dalton Zehr Turning Point of the Year
Brandon Selle Mr. Fast Dash
Jeff Weinfurter Hard Luck
Eugene Gregorich Jr. More with Less
Rene Scheinoha Best Appearing Car ( won the online fan vote).
TUNDRA Person of the Year Dan and Chad Devine
For more information on TUNDRA including news, results and the final 2013 standings, archived results and standings, and more visit www.tundrasuperlates.com. Also, interact with us on Facebook (facebook.com/TundraSuperLateModels) or Twitter (@TUNDRAslms).


text: Photo Gallery Camera-Trap Pictures: Mammals—And a Poacher—Exposed The first global camera-trap mammal study has imaged apes, jaguars, and other mammals—including a seemingly camera-shy poacher. PUBLISHED Tue Aug 16 21:05:00 EDT 2011 0 1 / 9 Monkey See, Monkey Chew Southern pig-tailed macaques in Indonesia's Bukit Barisan National Park are caught in the sights of 1 of 420 camera traps set up in seven tropical countries for a 2008-2010 study. Generating some 52,000 pictures, this first ever global mammal study to use the traps uncovered pervasive trends in mammal decline, which underscore the importance of large protected areas, according to organizers. Seen as facing a high risk of extinction in the wild by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the pig-tailed macaques are said to have suffered "very serious" habitat loss, mainly due to agriculture and logging, in parts of their range in Southeast Asia, according to the group.The monkey's plight is no surprise. "The results of the study are important in that they confirm what we suspected," study leader Jorge Ahumada, an ecologist with Conservation International, said in a statement."Habitat destruction is slowly but surely killing our planet's mammal diversity."(Also see "Pictures: Rare Antelope, Big Cats Caught by Camera Trap.") Photograph courtesy TEAM Network and WCS Spotted in Suriname This jaguar might be one of the lucky ones.The camera traps in the big cat's home, Suriname's 4-million-acre (1.6-milion-hectare) Central Suriname Nature Reserve, photographed 28 mammal species, the most of any of the seven sites covered by the study. (Find out how the National Geographic Society is helping big cats.)One of the study's key findings: "Protected areas matter," Conservation International's Ahumada said. "The bigger the forest [mammals] live in, the higher the number and diversity of species, body sizes, and diet types."(Related pictures: "Jaguars, Short-Eared Dog Caught in Camera Trap.") Photograph courtesy TEAM Network and WCS Shining a Light on Poaching An alleged poacher appears to flee the flash of a camera trap in the 400,000-acre (1,600-hectare) Nam Kading National Protected Area in Laos. (See "Robot Animals Snare U.S. Poachers.")Perhaps not coincidentally, Nam Kading's camera traps snapped only 13 mammal species—the lowest diversity found in any of the seven study sites, which were located in the Americas, Asia, and Africa.Relatively small, the Laotian reserve seems to underscore a "key conclusion" of the new study—that small and shrinking protected areas result in less mammal diversity, the researchers say. Photograph courtesy TEAM Network and WCS Five Little Pigs White-lipped peccaries do a bit of nosing around at one of the Central Suriname Nature Reserve camera traps. Considered "near threatened"—and already locally extinct in nearby El Salvador—the roughly yard-long (meter-long) pig cousins are in "significant decline" due to habitat loss and hunting, according to IUCN.The 2008-2010 study captured candid scenes in Brazil, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Laos, Suriname, Tanzania, and Uganda. Since 2010, ten more protected areas in eight new countries have been added to the tally.The expansion should allow for even better statistics on the state of tropical mammals worldwide. "Without a systematic, global approach to monitoring these animals and making sure the data gets to people making decisions," Ahumada said, "we are only recording their extinctions, not actually saving them." Photograph courtesy TEAM Network and WCS Say Cheese A chimpanzee seems to smile for the camera in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.(Related: "How Smart Are Planet's Apes? 7 Intelligence Milestones.")Researchers placed 60 camera traps in each of the sites studied between 2008 and 2010, with about one camera for every three-quarters of a mile (two square kilometers). In each reserve, the traps were left in place for one month, according to Conservation International. Photograph courtesy TEAM Network and WCS Trunk to Trunk The lowland tapir—such as this individual pictured in Manaus, Brazil—faces a high risk of extinction in the wild, according to IUCN. The mammal species main threats are "loss of habitat through deforestation, hunting for meat, and competition with domestic livestock."After being carefully categorized by researchers, camera-trap pictures such as this hold the promise of stronger protections in the future. (Related pictures: "'Lost' Deer, Rare Cuckoo Caught in Camera Traps.")"By using this single, standardized methodology in the years to come and comparing the data we receive," Ahumada said, "we will be able to see trends in mammal communities and take specific, targeted action to save them." Photograph courtesy TEAM Network and WCS Big Mammal, Big Problems Not quite fitting in the frame, this nearly four-and-a-half-ton African elephant in Tanzania's Udzungwa Mountains National Park was the biggest of the mammals photographed during the camera-trap study.The largest land animals on Earth, African elephants reach to between 8.2 and 13 feet (2.5 and 4 meters) tall at the shoulders. Their problems are equally outsize—threatened by poaching and habitat fragmentation, African elephants are classified as "vulnerable" by IUCN.(Also see "African Elephant Really Two Wildly Different Species?") Photograph courtesy TEAM Network and WCS A Seat Fit for a Kin Mountain gorillas munch leaves in a camera-trap picture taken in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.Here the mammal species' greatest threats include poaching, firewood collection, human demand for land, human-started fires, and human diseases, according to IUCN—among the reasons mountain gorillas face "very high risk of extinction in the wild."(Related pictures: "Who Murdered the Virunga Gorillas?") Photograph courtesy TEAM Network and WCS Nosing Around A giant anteater snuffles about the leaf litter in Manaus, Brazil, during the camera-trap study. Insect eaters and smaller mammals are among the first to disappear when habitat falls, according to Conservation International. (See a baby anteater.)The thousands of pictures snapped for the study are about a lot more than counting mammals, the study authors say. The study may provide a baseline for protection of animals that, in some way, protect us—for example by encouraging the growth of plants, which absorb carbon dioxide, and may therefore lessen global warming.With that in mind, Ahumada said, "We hope that these data contribute to a better management of protected areas and conservation of mammals worldwide, and a more widespread use of standardized camera trapping studies to monitor these critically important animals."The camera-trap mammal study has been published online by the journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. Photograph courtesy TEAM Network and WCS Related Stories Harambe's Death a Stark Reminder of Zoo Accidents The Bittersweet Life Story of a Captive Orangutan Orangutans Are More Like Us Than You Think


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First Signs of Hyperinflation Have Arrived: US National Debt Can Travel From the Earth to the Sun and Back a Stunning 83 Times!Submitted by smartknowledgeu on 08/26/2013 10:44 -0400
- Alan Greenspan
- American International Group
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- Barack Obama
- Ben Bernanke
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- China
- Citigroup
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- Edward DeMarco
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If one were to lay $1 bills side by side, the current US National Debt would reach from the earth to the moon 32,358 TIMES AND BACK and to the sun 93 million miles away 83 times AND BACK.
Moody's Mark Zandi Set To Head Fannie, FreddieSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 04/13/2013 10:49 -0400
Ever since Moody's head economist Mark Zandi, together with Princeton's Alan Blinder, authored a paper in July 2010 titled "How We Ended The Great Recession" (which incidentally is wrong on two key counts: i) it is a great depression not recession, and ii) it has not ended) it became clear that the Keynesian sycophant would not rest until he somehow found a way to penetrate deep inside one or more of the darkest administrative orifices of the Obama regime. Surely, Zandi must have been heartbroken when it was not him but Jack Lew picked to replace Tim Geithner - a post the Keynesian had a desperate craving for. Yet his recent appointment to head up the ADP "payroll" joint venture, which was nothing more than a test of his propaganda skills, should have given us advance notice something was cooking. Further notice should have emerged when the US Department of Injustice launched its rating agency witch-hunt campaign only against S&P, not Moody's, where the abovementioned Zandi still officially works. Last night all of this finally fell into place, when the WSJ reported that Zandi has emerged as the leading candidate to head the FHFA - the regulator in charge of the two zombiest of zombie US institutions: the still insolvent Fannie and Freddie, in the process kicking out current FHFA head Ed DeMarco who recently emerged as Obama's persona non grata number 1 for his stern refusal to espouse socialist practices and wholesale debt forgiveness and principal reduction.
Obama Prepares To Kick Out Fannie's Ed DeMarcoSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 12/10/2012 16:31 -0400
- American International Group
- Barack Obama
- Capital Markets
- Comptroller of the Currency
- Corporate Restructuring
- default
- Edward DeMarco
- Fannie Mae
- Federal Reserve
- Freddie Mac
- International Monetary Fund
- Jim Millstein
- Nationalization
- Obama Administration
- Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
- Timothy Geithner
- White House
The man who singlehandedly fought the administration over the idea of converting Fannie and Freddie into the latest taxpayer-funded handout machine, FHFA head Ed DeMarco, and refused to write down Fannie and Freddie home loans in yet another Geithner-conceived debt forgiveness scheme, whose cost like any other non-free lunch will simply end being footed again by yet more taxpayers (what little is left of them), appears to have lost the war, and with the second coming of Obama appears set to be replaced as head of the FHFA. The WSJ reports that "The White House has begun preparations to nominate a new director to lead the agency that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as soon as early next year, according to people familiar with the discussions. This would pave the way for President Barack Obama to fill what has become one of the most important economic policy positions in Washington." And so the impetus for as many as possible to default on their mortgage in a wholesale scramble to obtain debt forgiveness, will soon take the nation by storm, while the contingent liability will be transferred to those who still believe that taking out debt should be a prudent activity and one that takes into account future cash flows. In other words, the solvent middle class - those who were prudent stupid enough to save when they should have simply be doing what the government does and spend like a drunken sailor, preferably on credit, will soon be punished once more. And like it. Because according to the new broke normal "it's only fair."
Frontrunning: April 11Submitted by Tyler Durden on 04/11/2012 07:31 -0400
- Subprime bubble is back: Lenders Again Dealing Credit to Risky Clients (NYT)
- Housing bubble is also back: AIG Is Planning a Return to U.S. Property Investing (WSJ)
- Spain and EU Reject Talk of Bailout (FT)
- Coeure Suggests ECB Could Restart Bond Purchases for Spain (Bloomberg)
- IMF Set to Recognise Shrinking Chinese Surplus (FT)
- Government to Propose New Mortgage Servicing Rules (AP)
- Japan Currency Chief Warns Against Delay Over Finances (Bloomberg)
- The 'Michael Corleone' of Libya (Reuters)
- North Korea Says Fuel Being Injected Into Rocket (Reuters)
- SNB Reaffirms Vow to Cap Swiss Franc (FT)
FHFA To Treasury: Forget Principal ForgivenessSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 04/11/2012 00:57 -0400
FHFA Acting Director Edward DeMarco offered some prepared remarks today making it abundantly clear that his preference is for forbearance over forgiveness in the great mortgage hole in the US balance sheet's dam. As Bank of America's Chris Flanagan noted this evening "[DeMarco] effectively nixed the idea of broad-based principal forgiveness by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac" in his comments on the Treasury's incentives to forgive principal on underwater borrowers. Citing three factors - NPV Impact to taxpayer, moral hazard, and operational costs - the FHFA Director indicated that forbearance (simply put - delaying foreclosure) is effectively a shared appreciation mortgage (SAM) without the operational complexities of a more formal SAM. BofA concludes: "his preliminary remarks on the incentive approach to principal forgiveness of GSE loans [mean] that there will be zero to minimal scale of such an approach." Back to the drawing board for the Treasury (or more forced-through unintended consequences?).
On FX and Notes from D.C.Submitted by Bruce Krasting on 03/07/2012 01:25 -0400
...know when to walk away, know when to run.
On the "Simple" Extension of the 2% Reduction in Payroll TaxesSubmitted by Bruce Krasting on 02/18/2012 18:53 -0400
Stepping softly onto a slippery slope...
Obama Bluffs on ReFi?Submitted by Bruce Krasting on 01/29/2012 10:49 -0400
History is repeating itself, again.
Fannie CEO Michael Williams To Quit After 2 Years, Pockets Millions After Receiving $60 Billion In Bail Out CashSubmitted by Tyler Durden on 01/10/2012 18:14 -0400
A few months ago we learned that outgoing Freddie CEO Ed Haldeman quit Freddie after just two years of work, pocketing over $4 million primarily to collect over $21 billion in bailout funds from the US government. Now, it is the turn of the other broke GSE: according to a just filed 8K, Fannie Mae CEO Michael Williams is also stepping down without a replacement, so obviously the decision was made in haste and is an indication that nobody at the helm of the two largest mortgageholders want to do anything with what Obama and the Chairsatan have in store for the two behemoths holdings over $6 trillion in mortgages in their books. Incidentally, according to Forbes, Williams made $4.84 million in comp last year. His claim to fame: receiving a total of $60 billion in Treasury bailout cash (net of $17.2 billion in dividend payments) - hard job that one.


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U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Tuesday that the U.S. and Israel need to ensure that their alliance remains close, as Mideast security challenges grow more complicated.
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Tuesday that the U.S. and Israel need to ensure that their alliance remains close, as Mideast security challenges grow more complicated.
"This is a difficult and dangerous time," Hagel said before starting a closed-door meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "This is a time when friends and allies must remain close, closer than ever."
In his remarks, Netanyahu thanked the Obama administration for deepening ties over the past four years. He said the U.S. and Israel's shared interests and values are especially challenged by "the arming of terrorist groups by Iran with sophisticated weapons, and equally, Iran's attempt to arm itself with nuclear weapons.
"This is a challenge that Israel cannot accept, and as you and President Obama have repeatedly said, Israel must be able to defend itself, by itself, against any threat," Netanyahu said.
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On Monday, Hagel was asked whether he believes it would be advisable for Israel to attack Iran on its own.
"That calculation has to be made by" Israel, he replied after noting, "Israel is a sovereign nation; every sovereign nation has a right to defend itself."
Hagel did not mention a concern that U.S. officials have voiced in the past – namely, that an Israeli strike would run the risk of igniting a wider war that could draw in the United States.
Hagel wrapped up his three-day trip to Israel by visiting an special forces unit that trains military dogs to find hidden explosives and weapons. He mingled with the soldiers and watched a brief demonstration of the dogs' skills.
The Pentagon chief then headed to Jordan to consult with government officials. Later he was to fly to Saudi Arabia.


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CAIRO — In a case that ruffled feathers in Egypt, authorities have detained a migratory bird that a citizen suspected of being a spy.
A man in Egypt's Qena governorate, about 280 miles southeast of Cairo, found the suspicious bird among four others near his home and brought them to a police station Friday, said Mohammed Kamal, head of security in the region.
There, officers and the man puzzled over the electronic device attached to one suspected winged infiltrator. A veterinary committee called by concerned government officials determined Saturday that the device was neither a bomb nor a spying device.
Instead, panel members discovered it was a wildlife tracker used by French scientists to follow the movement of migrating birds, said Ayman Abdallah, the head of Qena veterinary services. Abdallah said the device stopped working when the bird crossed the French border, absolving it of being an avian Mata Hari.
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With turmoil gripping Egypt after the July 3 ouster of President Mohammed Morsi, authorities and citizens remain highly suspicious of anything foreign. Conspiracy theories easily find their ways into cafe discussion — and the media.
Earlier, a security guard filed a police report after capturing a pigeon that he said carried microfilm. A previous rumor in 2010 blamed a series of shark attacks along Egypt's Mediterranean coast on an Israeli plot. It wasn't.
In the latest bird flap, even military officials had to deny the critter carried any spying devices. They spoke Saturday on condition of anonymity.
Yet later, the state-run daily newspaper al-Ahram quoted Kamal as saying the incident showed the patriotism of the man who captured the bird in the first place.
One mystery remains: Abdallah and others called the bird a swan. Photographs obtained by The Associated Press showed what appeared to be a stork locked behind bars in the police station.