Stinky Mess Builds Up As Trash Cans Remain Missing Nov 3, 2009
"It builds up real quick. We have fruit flies coming in and out of here," said Groninger. The two weeks' worth of trash is so messy that it's spread into his garage. (KIRO TV, WA)
Shedding pounds... Nov 3, 2009
Lord of the Flies on November 03, 2009 at 06:23 AM. Sure it's not AIDS from the back seat taxi action he says never happened. (The Drudge Report)
Former National Guardsman fights deportation Nov 2, 2009
YAKIMA Though Muhammad Zahid Chaudhry is fighting deportation from the United States he still flies an American flag at his west Yakima home. "That is my flag," he says. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Memories of a massacre Nov 2, 2009
Page last updated at 00:46 GMT, Sunday, 1 November 2009. Indira Gandhi's death remembered. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Tastes of the Azores Nov 1, 2009
Another text came from Europa Pastries and Coffee Shop, where the gossip flies in Portuguese, and egg- and sugar-rich arroz doce, or rice pudding; flans; and custard tarts tempt the morning espresso-clutch. It s a longer way from here to Starbucks than it is to the Middle Ages, when sugar was a luxury and the daughters of Portuguese nobles, who were confined to convents, bided their time inventing desserts. (Boston Globe)
Peter Chianca: Things to do on Twitter when youre dead Nov 1, 2009
It flies in the face of what Twitter was invented for. Instead I prefer to subscribe to the opinion of nikiandrea16, who declared in a succinct but effective tweet, NOOOOO TWEANCE. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Scouting Report: Miss. State at UK Nov 1, 2009
Chaney flies around the field and is the leader of State's defense, although he's not a guy who is going to make a ton of plays behind the line of scrimmage. Still, the senior should near 300 career tackles by the end of this season. (Kentucky Sports -- Rivals.com)
Peter Chianca: Things to do on Twitter when youre dead Nov 1, 2009
It flies in the face of what Twitter was invented for. Instead I prefer to subscribe to the opinion of nikiandrea16, who declared in a succinct but effective tweet, NOOOOO TWEANCE. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Who's up / Who's down Nov 1, 2009
DOWN -- Bill Allen, Rick Smith: Ex-Veco chief, sidekick sentenced at last, then Allen flies south in private jet. Feds need time to prepare his room. (Anchorage Daily News)
‘A Book of Sleep’ and ‘Dark Night’ can light up dark autumn nights for children Nov 1, 2009
A Book Of Sleep stars a wide-eyed owl who flies through all the pages of the book. The owl makes its entrance at the starting lines: When the sky grows dark and the moon glows bright, everyone goes to sleep. (Boston Globe)
Notebook: Fish Commission angling for new director Nov 1, 2009
Daniel's strategy was to slowly fish large streamers over flood plains, loudly smacking the flies on the water during delivery. "Hard enough for the fish to feel the vibration," he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Zombie Creatures: What Happens When Animals Are Possessed by a Parasitic Puppet Master? [Slide Show] Oct 31, 2009
From fungi to flies, some parasitic species have figured out how to control their host's behavior to get what they need. See what happens when bugs go really bad. (Scientific American)
Largest Bat In Europe Inhabited Northeastern Spain More Than 10,000 Years Ago Oct 31, 2009
(June 25, 2008) Bloodsucking pests like bat fleas and bat flies may not sound very appealing to the rest of us, but to many biologists they are considered among the most successful creatures evolution has ever. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Secret sands Oct 31, 2009
As we make our way down to Etty Bay, vivid blue Ulysses butterflies flit from tree to tree and we keep our eyes peeled for the elusive Cassowary ... Queenslands a big place and has countless other hidden beaches but two worth seeking out lie further south; Agnes Water, which lies on the Discovery Coast between Bundaberg and Gladstone, just south of the town of 1770, and the magical, unspoiled Cylinder Beach on North Stradbroke island, located 26 kilometres south east as the crow flies from... (iAfrica.com)
What You See Is Not Always What You Do Oct 31, 2009
A lot of thinking and doing goes into catching an apple: an apple is flying towards me, that's a big apple, it's coming from the left, it's flying quite high, I must turn to catch it and I need two raised hands for that, I now catch the apple with two hands before it flies into my face. Up until now, however, it was not known which of the two systems was responsible for each aspect of catching the apple and other actions and responses. (Science Daily)
Science Finds Healing in Halloween Horrors Oct 31, 2009
In 2005, an FDA panel voted to classify both organisms as "non-exempt, Class II medical devices with special controls." In the case of the maggots, the special "controls" referred to instructions to prevent "escape of adult flies," and, in the case of leeches, a guidance document stating that "discarded leeches should be treated as biohazard waste due [to] their contact with blood.". Halloween isn't all monstrous, of course. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
How do you feel about the Oregon tax increases on the January ballot? Oct 30, 2009
Whos who wrote on Oct 27, 2009 8:57 AM:" Not sure what "officials" you are referring to? The average federal employee earns $130 K per year in salary, benefits, and retirement. So those people at the Interior you see around in the big white trucks BOR, US F&W, BLM, Fisheries, etc are all very well paid and compensated.The average US federal Congressman or Senator earns about $130K year NOT including all their benefits, of doctors in the capitol, health care, retirement, etc, They are allowed an... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Obama: Twelve months on, the star falls back to earth... Oct 30, 2009
Obama: Twelve months on, the star falls back to earth - Americas, World - The Independent. from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. (The Drudge Report)
Haze-clearing winds due today Oct 30, 2009
Diamond Head is not that far as the bird flies, but it appeared as a distant apparition through yesterday's vog, as seen from Ala Moana Beach Park. NORMAN SHAPIRO | The Honolulu Advertiser. (Honolulu Advertiser)
The Black Arts of Literary Biography Oct 30, 2009
Another was John Carey s authorized biography of the Nobel Laureate William Golding of Lord of the Flies, The Spire, and The Inheritors fame. This one I have yet to read, but Carey chief book reviewer for the Sunday Times since the time in which The Inheritors was set and emeritus Merton Professor of English Literature at Oxford comes recommended. (The American Conservative)
House Dems unveil health bill Oct 30, 2009
"This new plan follows months of secret negotiations and backroom deals, and flies in the face of rising opposition by the American people... We can fix what is broken in our health care system, without a massive government takeover.". Republicans have already signaled their determination to make the health care debate a key issue in next year's congressional elections, when all 435 House seats will be on the ballot. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Strong Mat-Su winds knock out power, send roof flying Oct 30, 2009
Now he said he's not s 000010AF ure he has time to get the roof back in position before the snow flies. At least he hadn't cut open the walls of the existing house yet -- he was waiting until the insulation was in before cutting things open, he said. (Anchorage Daily News)
US Cotton Almost Clear of Voracious Boll Weevil Oct 30, 2009
Researchers drew up a strategy based on the U.S. cattle industry's success in using sterile males flies to get rid of the screwworm. First, fields would be sprayed with a pesticide, most often malathion, to control the pest. (ABC News -- Business)
AirAsia -- Winner of the CAPA Airline of the Year Award 2009, Connects you to Over 14 Destinations from Indonesia Oct 29, 2009
AirAsia and AirAsia X are leading the way in developing short-haul to long-haul connectivity in ways which promise to revolutionize the international marketplace". About AirAsia and AirAsia X AirAsia, the leading and largest low-cost carrier in Asia, services the most extensive network with over 130 routes covering 65 destinations. Within the grasp of 7 years of operations, AirAsia has carried over 75 million guests and grown its fleet from just two aircraft to 85. The airline today is proud to... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
100 years in the air started with the Zeppelin Oct 29, 2009
The Airship Ventures Zeppelin flies over San Francisco Bay last October. It's the first Zeppelin to fly over the United States in 71 years. (USA Today)
Under attack in Kabul Oct 29, 2009
I'm in another guesthouse maybe 200 metres as the crow flies from the Bekhtar, and believe me right now I feel vulnerable. I would like the UN to consider our security very seriously indeed as the current operational standards are patently ineffective. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Make Simple, Fun Halloween Treats Oct 28, 2009
Be sure and "garnish" with plenty of gummi flies, worms, and any other disgusting edibles you can think of. I've seen ramen noodles, peanuts and raisins used to gross effect. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Arctic Valley may not open this winter Oct 28, 2009
Once snow flies, volunteers will be needed to run the area. "The same group of 30 people have been carrying the area for 30 years now," said Gordon, who's one of them. (Anchorage Daily News)
Camping for Dummies II: Things I did wrong! Oct 28, 2009
If you choose cumberland, you d better pack lot s of bug spray,maybe a net the biting flies and no see ems will eat you up. also, the water does stink very bad,so pack lot s of water. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Flies Remember Smells Better When In Groups Oct 28, 2009
Flies Remember Smells Better When In A Group Than When Alone ... Flies Remember Smells Better When In A Group Than When Alone ... 28, 2009) Positive social interactions exist within Drosophila: When in a group, Drosophila flies have better memory than when they are isolated. (Science Daily)
Opinion: 9 castoffs making difference for Bengals Oct 28, 2009
There isn't a Charlie-in-the-Box, a toy bird who swims instead of flies or a train with square wheels here. What you will find are a bunch of castoff football players. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Read the 'Cost of Freedom' recap Oct 27, 2009
"" keeps us airborne and flies 25 percent in 1 year. . (Fox News)
For jumping spiders, blood perfume is sexy Oct 27, 2009
Cross and her colleagues fed spiders of both sexes a variety of meals blood-fed female mosquitoes, sugar-fed female mosquitoes, male mosquitoes that naturally feed on flower nectar and not blood, and lake flies. The female mosquitoes were fed blood from the researchers "a tub of mosquitoes was applied to the skin around our tummy," explained researcher Simon Pollard, a spider biologist at Canterbury Museum in Christchurch. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Club flying high for 50 years Oct 27, 2009
Armand Courchaine of Marlborough joined United Fly Tyers, a club dedicated to the art of tying flies, when he was just 15 ... Meghan Boyd, who lived in Scotland, tied flies for Queen Elizabeth ... "By 1990, when people heard she tied Atlantic salmon flies with exotic feathers, the price tag was $300," he said. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
What Prevents Two Species From Reproducing? Oct 27, 2009
27, 2009) Cornell researchers have discovered a genetic mechanism in fruit flies that prevents two closely related species from reproducing, a finding that offers clues to how species evolve ... In this case, the researchers studied crosses between closely related fruit flies, Drosophila melanogaster and D. simulans ... (July 25, 2007) Scientists thought that most new genes were formed from existing genes, but Cornell researchers have discovered a gene in some fruit flies that appears to be... (Science Daily)
New safety worry: Laptops, devices in the cockpit Oct 27, 2009
Typically, while one pilot flies the plane, the other pilot might use a laptop or some other device, he said. That doesn't make it safe, Casey said, and it probably violates FAA regulations that broadly prohibit activities in the cockpit that don't relate to flying the plane. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Feral cats dog residents Oct 27, 2009
He doesn't want his five kids to play on the grass because of the cat feces, and has complained about people leaving behind feeding containers that become covered with flies ... The Health Department's Vector Control Branch controls the sp 00004000 read of disease-carrying insects, rodents or other organisms, and its concerns are not the feral cat population, but the feces that can attract flies or other insects that become a nuisance, Haruno said ... He doesn't want his five kids to play on the... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Ancient 'Monster' Insect: 'Unicorn' Fly Never Before Observed Oct 27, 2009
"If we had seen nothing but the wings of this insect, it would have looked similar to some other flies in the family Bibionomorpha," Poinar said ... 13, 2007) The females of many insect species change their behavior right after mating: mosquitoes look for a meal of fresh blood, and flies begin to lay eggs. (Science Daily)
Gatley: Delaware Bay monster striped bass Oct 27, 2009
Some enjoy casting bucktail hair jigs on light outfits while others cast lures and flies ... If you like casting and retrieving lures or flies, target either the Cape May Rips or the various flats inside the bay. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
SARS spurs China to act on AIDS Oct 27, 2009
Fruit flies with brains genetically engineered to respond to light learned to avoid certain smells as if they had experienced pain ... Some males sit on the pupae of female butterflies for up to 10 days before they hatch, to get first dibs at mating with them but how do they know it's a female in there. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
In Churchill, Manitoba, snorkel with belugas Oct 26, 2009
Air fare is typically included in beluga-watching packages, but if it's not, Calm Air flies between the two cities for about $1,000 round trip. Via Rail runs a train from Winnipeg to Churchill three times a week; it takes a day and a half and costs about $500 ($490 U.S.). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Mustangs in training: Father, daughter make progress with wild horses Oct 26, 2009
The bay, dubbed Trooper, has conquered his fear of a flag that flies near the round pen and even does well when Annaka dons a long coat that he can see flapping from the corner of his eye. And of course, there s that trick of riding him bareback, something that s difficult even with the best horses. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Early Years Activities for the Lett... Oct 26, 2009
Franklin decides to fib to his friends about swallowing 76 flies at once when he sees his friends do amazing things. He wants to fit in too but quickly finds fibbing is not the best thing to do. (Suite101.com)
Hoarding - dozens of animals seized from rescuer Oct 25, 2009
Police say Deborah Ann Allen, 54, has for years hoarded cats and dogs, turtles, birds, lizards and a rabbit, cramming the critters in her cluttered Sand Lake home that reeked of feces and urine and had swarms of flies inside ... "At least twice officers commented on swarms of flies in the house.". (Pet-Abuse.com)
Honoring 2009 Senior Class Oct 25, 2009
Never take it for granted as time flies by. Also, enjoy your teammates; they will help you get through a lot. (Seminoles.com)
Dementia rates much higher for ex-NFL players Oct 25, 2009
Working on the premise any weapon is cooler if it flies in the night on leathery wings, Bat Bombs were proposed by a dental surgeon in the 40s. The guy was probably Broun s or Gingrey s daddy or mommy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
FESTIVAL OF FLY FISHING in lodi Learn how to cast from experts today Oct 24, 2009
Dozens of fishermen and women are in Lodi ready to divulge their juicy tips on how to cast, how to tie flies, what equipment to use and how to be a better fisherman as part of the Festival of Fly Fishing at Hutchins Street Square ... There are seminars and vendors with everything from rods, to flies, to fly-fishing boats ... "When you go to one of these shows, there are five or six of them that can really cast. The rest are just flopping it all over the place. Rod Buchanan, of Tracy, ties flies... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
The Secret Life of Fruit Flies Oct 24, 2009
Jean-Christophe Billeter. Drosophila melanogaster that produce pheromones are located in the abdomen. (Science News for Kids)
Migrating birds on the move Oct 24, 2009
Also coming in now for the winter is a northern-nesting raptor, the northern harrier, which routinely flies close to the ground in search of mice and other prey. In addition, peregrine falcons are making their way to Georgia s coast, where their favorite prey will be wintering shorebirds, including plovers, sanderlings, yellowlegs, dowitchers and others. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Mark Twain - America's First Animal Welfare Advocate? Oct 24, 2009
Animals referenced in Twains works range from the familiar (cats, dogs, horses, birds) to the exotic (platypuses, kookaburras and tsetse flies). Although birds are mentioned in a number of the examples, cats were apparently Twains favorite; he admired them for their independence and the fact that they were the only animal to elude the sting of mans whip. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Manipulating Brain Inflammation May Help Clear Brain Of Amyloid Plaques, Researchers Say Oct 24, 2009
(June 29, 2008) Research in fruit flies has shown that enhancing the production of a protein called neprilysin can reduce the formation of plaques and neuron death associated with Alzheimer's, at the expense of. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Troubleshooting Biosecurity Problems - Part I Oct 23, 2009
Pathogens are moved between individually housed calves by people, vermin (rodents, flies), air (ventilation) and flush systems, if they are being used. The chance that each calf will be put in contact with a pathogen is very much under the management of the calf facility. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Peter Chianca: Im leaving on a jetpack Oct 22, 2009
Besides, Martin is using some discretion: All applicants must have a current driver s license, so there s really no danger of getting someone who s not qualified, as long as you don t mind when grandpa accidentally reverses his thrusters and flies into a water tower. As the eBay listing says, This is your own moment, assuming the Wright brothers had exploded in a tremendous fireball 8,000 feet above Wisconsin. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
A horde of tiny insects can become a big mess Oct 22, 2009
After all, soybean aphids are small insects, about the size of or a bit smaller than the familiar fruit flies. So, in general, people dont pay much attention to small flying insects that are often lumped under the generic term of gnat. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Brown: Fall beach bait blast Oct 22, 2009
Jigs, spoons, topwater plugs, soft plastic jerk baits, artificial shrimp and Clouser flies are some of the top choices. If you can get close enough for a good toss, a live whitebait or pinfish under a cork will be met with finned enthusiasm. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Waste soil shipment to Kettleman raises concerns Oct 21, 2009
airqualityguy wrote on Oct 19, 2009 5:55 PM:" Good article correctly outlining the duplicity of Chem Waste. But, blame it all on county planning officials and their supervisor compadres for allowing this county, as correctly pointed out by Skip, to become the toilet of California. Kern County was the leader in this prostitution of the environment but as they begin to make amends the crap simply flies across the county line. ". philmccraken wrote on Oct 20, 2009 4:31 AM:" Skip, you are so right.... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Burlington's spooky stories Oct 21, 2009
I felt like the bugs, flies, and other disturbing things were all over me. I could almost taste the flies in my mouth. (Burlington Union, MA)
Happy flies look for a place like home Oct 21, 2009
To answer that question, the researchers set up an experiment designed to give fruit flies either a "good" or "bad" experience in their youths. They set up two fruit fly habitats containing different types of food and shelter, and placed flies in the pupa stagejust before they become full-fledge fliesinto those habitats ... Some young flies were given the happy experience of having full access to tasty food and safe hiding places after they emerged from their pupae. (EurekAlert!)
Did he lie? Stufflebean's bankruptcy explanation doesnt add up Oct 20, 2009
" -- Dale Amon orecoast007 wrote on Oct 18, 2009 5:25 PM:How about writing a story on Mr.Walworth's (The Editor) personal finances... (LOL)............. orecoast007 wrote on Oct 18, 2009 5:23 PM:Steve, Just a reminder your exact words to Meghan Walsh on 09/08/09....."I'm as up on what is happening in this county as any councilor or commisioner is". Some city councilors can barely keep track as to what is happening in their city, let alone the county.. orecoast007 wrote on Oct 18, 2009 5:05 PM:I... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Holland will face baptism of fire, warns Ponting Oct 20, 2009
Now he's given Twenty20 the flick, he often flies home on his own, re-joining Australian squads after another solo flight to wherever in the world they are. Last night, it was just Ponting and Cricket Australia spokesman Lachy Patterson wandering through the duty free stores. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Scientists free sexual inhibition (in flies) Oct 20, 2009
Researchers experimenting with fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) found that without certain , a sexual free-for-all ensued, with male flies suddenly attracted to other males and females attracting suitors from other species ... To understand how fruit flies recognize the differences between the sexes and other species, the researchers genetically eliminated a certain class of these chemicals, called cuticular hydrocarbon pheromones ... The resulting pheromone-free male flies attracted other... (MSNBC -- Environment)
Caribou crash Oct 20, 2009
Mosquitoes, flies and insect parasites have always tormented and weakened caribou, but warmer temperatures have aggravated this summertime problem, driving the animals on crazed, debilitating runs to escape, and keeping them from foraging and fattening up for winter. The springtime Arctic green-up is occurring two weeks or more earlier. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Sating the Ravenous Brain: Researchers Quell Hunger Neurons in Fruit Flies Oct 19, 2009
BEATING HUNGER: New research finds an area of the drosophila brain that can trick hungry flies into acting full ... Instead, dNPF allows neurons to release signals that prompt flies to hunt for a meal ... By blocking the effect that dNPF has on neurons that interact with drosophila's memory center, the researchers found they could halt the flies' feeding frenzy, and trick them into thinking they were full, even though they had not eaten. (Scientific American)
Fishing report Oct 19, 2009
By Bucky McCormick of Blue Ribbon Flies. Madison River (below Quake Lake): I had a fine afternoon at 3 Bridge on Monday with a size 22 Zelon midge and a 22 Baetis sparkle dun. (W. Yellowstone News, MT)
* FEATURE: Rain forests of Brunei hold secrets for biologists Oct 19, 2009
Grafe also found out that in many species only males are attacked by bloodsucking flies, which are attracted by the frogs croaking. Experiments with loudspeakers blasting the animals courtship croaks into the rainforest showed that species emitting sounds in the high-frequency spectrum were ignored by the flies ... This research led to other scientists looking into the hearing abilities of flies, which may help in the development of hearing aids. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
