'Duck-billed' Dinosaurs: Last European Hadrosaurs Lived In Iberian Peninsula Nov 7, 2009
A few million years before the catastrophic event that led to the extinction of dinosaurs (with the exception of birds), several species of hadrosaurs coexisted in the Iberian Peninsula. This is what a Spanish team of paleontologists have demonstrated in a research article published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. (Science Daily)
Whooping crane migration headed toward Central Illinois Nov 7, 2009
Weather could stall them in northern Illinois for days, said Liz Condie, spokeswoman for Operation Migration, a Wisconsin-based project to reintroduce the endangered birds to the wild ... Last year was the first time the birds flew over Central Illinois ... Over the years, Operation Migration has escorted more than 100 birds on the trip to imprint the route on the birds, taking 23 days in flight to cover 1,285 miles. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
FACT To Host Fall Open House Nov 7, 2009
See a variety of local birds of prey, including red-tailed hawk, Swainsons hawk, great horned owl, barn owl, and golden eagle as well as songbirds, dragonflies, butterflies, squirrels, gophers lizards and more ... CSUB students and faculty will give tours and demonstrations of birds of prey. (KERO 23, CA)
The Parenting Place Nov 7, 2009
I don't have any idea how to tackle the birds and the bees with a 3rd grader. and if he's already french kissing, well, the next step is like 3rd base, isn't it. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Business Profile: Artist found his niche, held on tight Nov 7, 2009
In addition to whimsical art in metal and wood, the Voisard Studio has delivered caricatured bird sculptures for a public art project titled Birds Fly South. Voisard created several life-sized stainless steel human shoppers for Oro Valley s Sprout s/Kohl s shopping complex. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Mizzou Opens Exhibition Play Sunday Nov 7, 2009
as a senior with the Jay Birds. Kansas City native joins the Tigers from Central High School, where she was coached by Karen Jamison. (Mutigers.com)
Wind energy options discussed at joint session Nov 7, 2009
At that time, council expressed concern regarding noise, proper installation, birds being killed, and the possibility of rotators detaching and flying off. There are many wind farms in west Texas and no functionality issues. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Frontiers of the future: Making sense of the mind Nov 7, 2009
There is evidence of such structures not only in mammals but also in birds and perhaps in octopuses. The empirical evidence for animal consciousness is now far beyond any reasonable doubt, Metzinger told TOI-Crest. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Six Things You Need To Know About Contaminated Food Nov 7, 2009
Poultry, meat, and eggs provide the most common source of salmonella infection and the associated disease "." The bacteria live in animals like cattle and birds and can easily be passed along in raw animal products. But the feces of infected animals can also contaminate many other foods, like fresh fruits and vegetables. (Slate)
Ex-Veep denies peacock 'theft' Nov 7, 2009
The enquirer newspaper published in the November 6, 2009 edition of the paper that the birds which numbered about 60 in 2001 when ex-President Rawlings was leaving the Osu Castle, have all vamoosed leaving behind only 7. . (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Flash Back: 1967, 2000 Nov 7, 2009
The St. Mary Snowbirds came up big in the clutch in the past week with a 26-12 win over the Cheboygan Catholic B team ... As far as the offense goes, Chuck Johnson scored the Birds first touchdown on a 45-yard pitch play up the middle ... A tough Rock Mid Peninsula team was the only thing that stood between the Snowbirds and a trip to the state championship game. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
• Mosses: More than just green forest dwellers Nov 7, 2009
It is a very, very old group, way older than mammals and birds or even fish, dating back to Cambrian times, over 500 million years ago. Water bears are commonly only a millimeter or so long, and often less, but they have four pairs of stubby legs, a brain, and sucking mouthparts for piercing and feeding from plant (moss) cells. (Juneau Empire)
Northwoods Notebook: Hunters have their say on new deer season (Oct. 31) Nov 7, 2009
Early drumming counts were promising and we were all set to hunt those delicious birds once the leaves began to drop. The reports we are hearing indicate that there are not many birds out there this season. (Forest Republican, WI)
The Enquirer's Peacock Story On The Ex-Veep Was Mischievous! Nov 7, 2009
There was a proper handing over from the former chief of staff to the new chief of staff of all castle assets including birds and animals which was in the media all over Ghana. Is it not very sad that, 10months into the handing over the Enquirer is publishing such outright garbage as news on its front page. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Wine Touring in Northwest Oregon, N... Nov 7, 2009
The rides afford peaceful, birds -eye views of the Willamette Valley. Newberg, Oregon, Lodging. (Suite101.com)
Jamal Not Backing Down From Retirement Talk Nov 6, 2009
Following last Sundays 30-6 loss to the at Soldier Field in which the offense of the 1-7 Browns continued to go south faster than the migrating birds this time of year, Lewis said he was going to retire. That was not uttered out of frustration. (BerniesInsiders.com)
President Obama on the Fort Hood Shootings Nov 6, 2009
The current deficit debate is for the birds. Daniel Gross | Nov. 5, 2009. (Slate)
Reflection for the day ™ Nov 6, 2009
Reflection for the day ™ - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
Wind energy options discussed at joint session Nov 6, 2009
At that time, council expressed concern regarding noise, proper installation, birds being killed, and the possibility of rotators detaching and flying off. There are many wind farms in west Texas and no functionality issues. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Simultaneity: Museum of Contemporary Art tak... Nov 6, 2009
Also, David Adey; Addi Somekh; Money Mark; Birds ries ... Adeys project will occur at the same time as performances by San Francisco band Birds ries, balloon artist/musician Addi Somekh and keyboardist (and Beastie Boys collaborator) Money Mark. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
When did "Parks and Recreation" get so funny? Nov 6, 2009
After bestowing a golden gun from Hugo Chavez to the town ("This gun truly symbolizes the blossoming peace between our two nations," Leslie announces) and exchanging cultural information ("What kinds of birds do you guys eat?" "Chickens." "Us, too! Amazing"), a Venezuelan official named Raul (played hilariously by "Saturday Night Live's" Fred Armisen) makes a short speech that Leslie struggles to spin positively. Raul: We thank you for the container of sap, the bag of garbage. (Salon)
Sometimes it's easy to forget life's a blessing Nov 6, 2009
He measured time by that tree; he counted the seasons, watched snow fall, birds nest, buds bloom. And fall after fall, dying leaves turn to gold. (Albany Times Union)
Plane lands near Show Low after bird strike Nov 6, 2009
A twin-engine cargo plane landed safely near Show Low after striking one or more birds on Wednesday, federal officials said, the second bird strike to force a commercial plane to land this week ... The FAA is investigating the incident, which happened just two days after a Delta Air Lines passenger jet headed for Salt Lake City from Phoenix struck a flock of birds and was forced to return to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport ... While the planes didn't strike the birds in the same area,... (AZCentral -- News)
It's all happening at the zoo Nov 6, 2009
Today, the zoo is a nonprofit operated by the East Bay Zoological Society, where visitors can see birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and arthropods native to the African savanna, the world's rain forests and beyond ... Across the way, white-handed gibbons live on their own tree-covered island and nearby; birds include blue and yellow macaws. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Sports Spasms Nov 6, 2009
Though some commentators were suggesting that the more slowly-rotating blades of the new 260 foot all windmills may make it safer for migrating birds, others point out that the tip is still moving at around 180 mph and that can t be good for any bird that blunders into one. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reportedly worried that with as many as 40,000 wind turbines projected for the 200-mile migration corridor of whooping cranes, that it may pose problems for those rare and magnificent... (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Terracotta army's new UK formation Nov 6, 2009
Terracotta figurines of acrobats and weightlifters as well as musicians and bronze birds are thought to have been designed to entertain him. Stern figures of bureaucrats, with their arms folded under their long sleeves, symbolise his civilian ambitions. (Yahoo News -- Art and Museums)
Scientists Launch Effort To Sequence The DNA Of 10,000 Vertebrates Nov 6, 2009
The plan, proposed by an international consortium of scientists, is to obtain, preserve, and sequence the DNA of approximately one species for each genus of living mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish ... 24, 2009) Mammals and many species of birds and fish are among "evolution's winners," while crocodiles, alligators and a reptile cousin of snakes known as the tuatara are among its losers, according to a new ... They say that whereas some animals like birds, fish and amphibians have... (Science Daily)
A Plea for the Best Form of Child Labou Nov 6, 2009
Even if he knew the names of the birds chirping above his head and they could talk, by what name was he going to call any of them. Like a fish out of water, Boadu stood there helpless until one of his elder brothers, Kwame Ansah, a successful farmer, arrived and asked of his mission on the farm. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
My Turn: Twice as nice Nov 6, 2009
It also helps that Pat feeds all kinds of critters and the two dogs watched the birds, squirrels and chipmunks feeding while she and I visited. Mostly, however, I know the neighbors have enjoyed the show. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Pryor's erratic play has enraged many Ohio State fans Nov 6, 2009
From the impatient boo birds inside Ohio Stadium to the Sunday morning quarterbacks on talk radio, even to one prominent former Buckeyes player. Glen Mason, who played for Woody Hayes in the 1970s and was later the head coach at Minnesota, is now a color analyst for the Big Ten network. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Goat, four sheep killed by dogs in attack at Maui refuge Nov 6, 2009
The discovery of the dead or injured sheep comes after five to seven dead uau kani birds were found at the refuge around two weeks ago, said Scott Fisher, Maui Coastal Land Trust project manager at Waihee Refuge ... The birds, also known as wedge-tailed shearwaters, are found across the central Pacific as well as in Hawaii ... The birds nest in shallow burrows in coastal dunes where they are vulnerable to attacks by dogs, cats, mongooses and rats. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Letters to the editor (11/5/09) Nov 6, 2009
However, in light of the 1995 AWACs crash here on Elmendorf that killed 24 service members, and the recent crash of US Airways Flight 1549 into the Hudson River, both brought down in bird strikes involving Canada geese, isn't it a little tacky to hang a sculpture in an airport that might remind people that these birds bring down planes. I know that every time I travel this airport, it's going to remind me. (Anchorage Daily News)
Flamingos, this time of year? Nov 6, 2009
Since temperatures have begun to drop, most birds have been seen migrating south ... The unruly birds had quickly made themselves at home on her front lawn, some dipping their heads into the grass, others dangling from hanging planters ... Either way, the birds are removed within 24 hours. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Fishing Lake fixes: Wildlife Trust group considers project Nov 6, 2009
- Improvements also will include a floating island and floating walkway built with recycled plastics that will remove pollutants, provide cover for fish and give birds a safe place to nest away from dogs. The habitat improvement to the Fishing Lake are key to get wildlife trust support, McKee said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Falcons version of Saving Private Ryan Nov 6, 2009
9:42 am November 5, 2009, by D. Orlando Ledbetter. Will Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan get some good protection against Washington and Albert Haynesworth, the $100 million man. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The Parenting Place Nov 6, 2009
I don't have any idea how to tackle the birds and the bees with a 3rd grader. and if he's already french kissing, well, the next step is like 3rd base, isn't it. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
BioBlitz in Yellowstone Nov 6, 2009
Yellowstone Park's BioBlitz focused on invertebrates, plants, birds and other mammals in the northern area around headquarters at Mammoth Hot Springs. Information about the less-studied and little-known species in the park may help park managers better understand ecosystem dynamics and potential threats, Ostovar said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Dogs kill livestock in rampage through Maui refuge Nov 6, 2009
He said the attack and the deaths of five to seven uau kani birds at the refuge around two weeks ago could be related ... He said the attack and the deaths of five to seven uau kani birds at the refuge around two weeks ago could be related. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Being Green: 10 Earth-Friendly Habits You Can Adopt Nov 6, 2009
Last year, in an effort to protect endangered condors from lead poisoning, California banned lead bullets in areas of the state where the birds live. Most of the major ammunition manufacturers, such as Winchester and Remington, now offer copper bullets as an alternative. (Scientific American)
Squawking Hawks Nov 6, 2009
Much of the current deficit debate is for the birds ... But a lot of this debate is for the birds ... The current deficit debate is for the birds. (Slate)
Connecticut Health Experts Discuss Implications Of Cats' Ability To Catch Swine Flu Nov 6, 2009
The virus has also been found in pigs and birds, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association ... Many of the avian flu cases in humans that prompted worldwide concern in recent years occurred in people who lived in close contact with birds, such as those raising chickens, Cappello said. (FOX61, CT)
Vaccine Hopefuls Line Up Early Nov 6, 2009
She said the early birds waited in their cars before they began forming a line. Craig Anderson stood in line starting at 6 a.m. He stood for his wife, who remained in their car for the heat. (7 KETV Omaha)
Thousands of NW seabirds sickened with killer foam Nov 6, 2009
Biologists say the foam killed thousands of birds along the Oregon and Washington coast ... Biologists say the foam killed thousands of birds along the Oregon and Washington coast ... Photo 1 of 1 PORTLAND (AP) The killer foam that hit Northwest seabirds has subsided but conservationists are worried about a death toll they say numbers in the thousands. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Paul Tebbel shines spotlight on sandhill cranes Nov 6, 2009
They protect their young at an incredibly high level for birds ... Compared to other birds, that is unusual ... A: They are not what I would consider pretty birds. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Fourth Kind is a half-baked mess Nov 5, 2009
Curious about the owls, Tyler puts her patients under hypnosis, where she discovers that the nocturnal birds arent the only things coming out at night. We also see the real Dr. Tyler, talking to Fourth Kind writer-director Olatunde Osunsanmi on a set at Southern Californias Chapman University (Osunsanmis alma mater), recalling how her psychological study gradually unraveled when she got a little too close to The Truth. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Cat In Iowa Tests Positive For H1N1 Nov 5, 2009
The 2009 H1N1 virus has also been diagnosed in humans, pigs, birds and ferrets, according to the association. In a statement, Dr. Ann Garvey, public health veterinarian for the Iowa health department, said two of the three members in the family 00004000 that owns the cat had flu-like illnesses before the cat became sick. (FOX61, CT)
Celebrities show they care for animals Nov 5, 2009
Chia, who grew up with pets such as cats, dogs, rabbits and birds, said having pets were a source of comfort and happiness and animal companions were a great stress reliever too. Support us: (from left) Angel Wong, S. Nirmala from MNAWF, KL Yeam, Jojo Struys, Jacinta Johnson from SPCA and Amber Chia posing for a photograph at the calendar launch. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Dad lost his job, so this family lives on the road Nov 5, 2009
Dave and Joleen had long dreamed of ditching their high-maintenance lifestyle and living free as birds. But the idea really hit home when Dave started to crunch numbers. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Empty nest opportunities abound Nov 5, 2009
Nests of birds, previously hidden by foliage, are revealed ... Birds don t learn to build them; how-to instructions are hard-wired into their genes. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
School, birds and bees Nov 5, 2009
Thursday 5 November, 2009. Back when I was training to be a restaurant manager, I was given a piece of advice: Never discuss politics or religion at the bar. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Largest Farms Must Monitor Greenhouse Gases Starting Jan. 1 Nov 5, 2009
Poultry farms with 723,600 or more birds are covered by the rule ... 16 million birds to have to monitor and report ... 71 million birds to be required to report and monitor. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Time to take in hand birds in the bush Nov 5, 2009
Time to take in hand the birds in the bush ... Recently I quizzed an expatriate of 35 years' standing what he missed most about this country, fully expecting him to say ''the beaches, mate'', but he looked at me and to my astonishment, declared ''the birds - they're fantastic ... But the understorey is an important habitat for many small native birds such as blue wrens. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Hiles News: Kids will soon be trekking for treats Nov 5, 2009
They viewed the Birds in Art show there ... It was amazing to see the variety of ways each different artist interprets the subject of birds ... Some are more loosely done and some are quite abstract, but all are beautiful examples of the artists vision of birds. (Forest Republican, WI)
Fishing Lake fixes: Wildlife Trust group considers project Nov 5, 2009
- Improvements also will include a floating island and floating walkway built with recycled plastics that will remove pollutants, provide cover for fish and give birds a safe place to nest away from dogs. The habitat improvement to the Fishing Lake are key to get wildlife trust support, McKee said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Flamingos, this time of year? Nov 5, 2009
Since temperatures have begun to drop, most birds have been seen migrating south ... The unruly birds had quickly made themselves at home on her front lawn, some dipping their heads into the grass, others dangling from hanging planters ... Either way, the birds are removed within 24 hours. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Bondi cliff dweller 'Two Hats' charged with rape Nov 5, 2009
According to a police statement tendered to Waverley Local Court, he invited her to join him as he fed wild birds on the headland. But she claimed that in his campsite, on a makeshift bed under a rock ledge, he raped her. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Wisconsin Outdoors Nov 5, 2009
Fish transferred directly from a hatchery via a truck tend to float up to the surface, where they're quite vulnerable to predation by birds and bigger fish. "We wouldn't let them out in the faces of the walleyes in the spring," Krueger said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Neko Case on evolutionary path to destinations unknown Nov 5, 2009
"And now, on her new album, Case includes a piano orchestra and the sounds of birds surrounding the farm, finding free pianos on Craigslist and setting up the eight playable pianos within her barn."I kept getting all these pianos and then came up with the idea for the piano orchestra. We had all these musicians playing at once in my barn. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Huge Australian Oil Spill Raises Questions Nov 5, 2009
An oil rig off the northwest coast of Australia has spilled an estimated 9 million gallons of oil into the sea, threatening whales, birds, sea turtles and other animals across an estimated 9,000 square miles and raising questions about the "Drill, baby drill" movement in the United States ... With explosive gas spewing into the air and thousands of gallons of oil pouring into the water each day the spill began claiming sea snakes, birds and dolphins ... Environmentalists monitoring the damage... (CBS News)
Top Health Official Vouches For Safety Of Swine Flu Vaccine Nov 5, 2009
The virus combines genetic material from pigs, birds and humans in a way researchers have not seen before. How Is It Transmitted. (KWTX.com, TX)
Parents guide to new movie releases Nov 5, 2009
So moms and dads should move beyond the birds and the bees and sit their kids down and talk about the spending and the saving. This way, when the time comes for a child to grow into independence, that child has established a set of financial morals. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Thanksgiving Answers: All About Stuffing Nov 5, 2009
(Some cooks prefer to remove their birds at 150. F on the assumption that the temperature will rise to 165. (Epicurious.com)
The Parenting Place Nov 5, 2009
I don't have any idea how to tackle the birds and the bees with a 3rd grader. and if he's already french kissing, well, the next step is like 3rd base, isn't it. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Jurassic Start: Fossil Pushes Tyrannosaurs' Origin Back 10 Million Years Nov 5, 2009
The team recently reexamined the skull directly and, via CT scans done at the University of Texas at Austin, found it had all the classic markings of a (the carnivorous group that gave way to modern birds) and many tyrannosaur features in its teeth, jaws and skull cavities. Proceratosaurus was bipedal and weighed between 28 and 36 kilograms making it small compared with T. rex (which weighed about 8,000 kilograms) and most other Cretaceous tyrannosaurs. (Scientific American)
T. Rex Teens Fought as Viciously as Human Kids Nov 5, 2009
Recently scientists have suggested that what seem like bite marks on some tyrannosaurs might actually be that afflicts birds today ... While dogs and cats and other mammal predators might roughhouse during play, "birds and crocodilians are just a lot more aggressive when interacting," Peterson told LiveScience. (Fox News)
