| Balsam firs thrive in state’s bogs
The dictionary describes the word “bog" as a poorly drained wetland area with acidic, spongy ground, made up of dead but largely undecayed sphagnum moss (peat) and other plant matter. Being an admirer of plants, especially rare and endangered ones, I think of bogs as home to many of these very rare plant species in Pennsylvania. The balsam fir (Abies balsamea) is a prime example of a tree species that can only be found in a few scattered bogs across Pennsylvania, with one being right here in northwestern Lycoming County. Bogs are some of the most unique and interesting natural features found throughout our local landscape. They are unquestionably few and far between, especially south of the river, but a few of these special places can be found in the Bald Eagle and Rothrock state forests to the south and west, with only one of them known to contain balsam fir, known as Bear Meadows Natural Area in the Rothrock State Forest in Centre County.
Gary Coleman Says He and Wife Have Not Yet Made Love
Coleman played down their age differences, saying "I don't have issues with age, I have issues with intelligence ... She's more intelligent than I am and that's what matters to me." Price, who is 5-foot-7, and Coleman, who is 4-foot-8, also played down their height gap. "That doesn't really matter to me," she said. "He was 10 feet tall to me because he was sweet and I really liked his personality." The Associated Press contributed to this report. .
PRESS RELEASE: KARAOKE REVOLUTION® PRESENTS: AMERICAN IDOL® ENCORE ...
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – February 5, 2008 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced Karaoke Revolution® Presents: American Idol® Encore is now available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo Wii™, and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. Together with FremantleMedia Enterprises and 19 Entertainment, licensors of the top-rated television show "American Idol," Konami has developed a game that lets players sing and perform through a full season of competition of "American Idol". Featuring 40 all-new, smash-hit songs and several unique modes of play, Karaoke Revolution: American Idol Encore delivers an immersive "American Idol" game experience as players sing their way to fame.
TCs unhappy with Paris meeting
He said consumers were getting an upgraded service for the right price. Akel says the arguments against the deal have been "unconvincing". The Watchdog Committee is to compile a report on its findings and submit it to the plenum next week. It remains unclear what the cost will be at the sharp end of subscriber fees for the enhanced selection. Plus what incentive would there be for 70,000-odd subscribers to stay loyal to pay-TV channel LTV, if miVision viewers are getting more choice for less cash. But the furore has turned more into a political dogfight rather than one that has the real interests of the viewing public at heart. Quash Claims the semi-government utility faces financial doom if the deal falls through have also been scoffed at by Disy.
Kotsay won’t play in Andruw’s shadow
Safe, not so much. Kotsay's a gamble. If he can play 150 games, it pays off. If he's closer to the career-low 56 he played last year, the Braves have a problem. (Kotsay wasn't injured Thursday. He reported early and played in Wednesday's exhibition against Georgia. Long bus rides to Vero Beach tend to be bad for backs, so Cox rested him.) Kotsay never had a back issue until 2003, when he crashed into the wall at Colorado while playing for San Diego, putting him on the disabled list with a sprain. The following year with the A's, he played in 148 games and batted a career-high .314. But the back worsened the next two seasons. In 2006, he missed 25 of Oakland's final 51 games. He added yoga stretches to his conditioning program. But the herniated disc in his back wasn't receptive.
What Good Will A Swedish Lawsuit Against The Pirate Bay Do?
Thanks to all the publicity that TPB gets, I now browse new stuff there about once a week. When a new game or movie comes out that I feel compelled to try, I usually go find a demo on tpb before I go check out the website. As for music, well, my beatles collection was completed years ago... So I have no idea what the music scene is like on tpb. (reply to this comment) (link to this comment) Re: I'll second that! by pb'er on Jan 29th, 2008 @ 2:11pm Grabbed my weekly dl's today, also thanx to the article in the past. Great job riaa. PS: the Transmission client works the best on osx (reply to this comment) (link to this comment) Your "new business model" by Corey on Jan 29th, 2008 @ 2:19pm In all your blogs you go on and on about the "new business model" the movie and music industry need.
Joining Facebook takes a few clicks, but leaving's another story
Are you a member of Facebook? You may have a lifetime contract. Some users have discovered that it is nearly impossible to remove themselves entirely from Facebook, setting off a fresh round of concern over the popular social network's use of personal data. While the Web site offers users the option to deactivate their accounts, Facebook servers keep copies of those accounts indefinitely. Indeed, many users who have contacted Facebook to request that accounts be deleted have not succeeded in erasing their records from the network. .
Disruptions force up coal and iron
FINANCIAL markets may be sweating on a US recession, but prices for Australia's bulk mineral exports, coal and iron ore, are soaring as a spate of supply disruptions reveals just how tight markets are. Floods in Queensland and power cuts to mines in South Africa have reduced supplies from key coal exporters, while China is cutting coal exports to manage production for its own soaring power demand. There were reports last week that ships seeking to load coal had been turned back from China's largest port, Qinhuangdao, after heavy snow and rain sent power consumption soaring and hampered coal transport. In South Africa, power cuts to industry could last up to four weeks, as utility Eskom battles soaring demand and tight coal supplies as it is forced to compete with strong export markets for local coal.
Latest ULM blog: Outback Classic golf approaching fast
TIM HOLCOMB: The accolades for ULM's 2008 recruiting class continue. On Friday, Rivals.com's junior college recruiting service JCGridiron.com (http://jcgridiron.rivals.com/) published its rankings of the 2008 JUCO classes nationwide. ULM's 2008 junior college recruiting class finished ranked at No. 36 in the nation. According to JCGridiron.com, the top 10 junior college classes are (in order): No. 1 Florida State, No. 2 Oklahoma State, No. 3 Oklahoma, No. 4 Oregon State, No. 5 Arizona, No. 6 Texas Tech, No. 7 Kansas, No. 8 Minnesota, No. 9 Oregon, and No. 10 West Virginia. Four Sun Belt schools (Middle Tenn, Troy, UNT, and ULM) were ranked in the top 40. ULM's 2008 signing class boasts seven junior college signees: two offensive linemen, three defensive linemen, and two defensive backs. Six players boast a three-star rating by national services like Rivals.com or Scout.com, including Thomas Robinson (6-1 280), Aaron Williams (6-0 300), Alex Ford (6-2 305), safety Troy Giddens (6-0 205 4.3), cornerback Otis Stamps (5-10 175 4.5), and Keating Helms (6-3 308).
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