kickingfrog

The fans will have so much alcohol in their blood they won't care.

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-buzz/newfoundlanders-save-shark-choking-moose-190810472.html Newfoundlanders save shark choking on moose

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/geekquinox/strange-fish-caught-arctic-waters-identified-rare-species-145523256.html

It doesn't even have to be life size which is 5mm. http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2013/11/19/bug-hair-suriname-species-animals/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=link_tw20131119ngnw-bughair&utm_campaign=Content It may or may not be a new species, but this crazy-haired bug is an eye popper of a planthopper. Trond Larsen was lucky enough to notice and photograph the tiny insect—about five millimeters long—during an international expedition of field biologists to the mountainous region of southeastern Suriname in 2012. (Related: “Remote Rain Forest Expedition Finds 60 New Species.”) It was a quick trick done “with much difficulty, as they jump away very fast,” said Larsen, of Conservation International’s Rapid Assessment Program (RAP). That’s also why Larsen wasn’t able to collect a specimen of the tufted bug, which is needed to compare it to other insects and figure out if it’s a known species. Another thing that makes identification tough is that the planthopper was in the nymph stage of development, which means that it looks very different from adults. Some insects undergo simple metamorphosis (sometimes called incomplete or gradual metamorphosis), meaning they molt into a slightly larger nymph and then finally into an adult with complete wings, according to Leeanne Alonso of the nonprofit Global Wildlife Conservation, who was also part of the expedition. Alonso noted that the young insect’s “wing buds” are visible in the photograph. Paging Don King As for that spectacular fountain of Don King plumage, the scientists say it’s a waxy secretion many planthoppers excrete from their abdomen, which may protect the bugs against predators and parasites. You’d think something like that would attract, not distract. But predators of this insect would be very tiny, and grabbing those waxy tufts might be challenging—or the hairs might even break off, like a lizard’s tail, letting the insect live another day. In addition to the odd planthopper, the scientists also found an incredible array of biodiversity in the Suriname rain forest, collecting data on 1,378 species. (See pictures of rain forests.) “It’s one of my favorite places on Earth,” said Alonso, though she notes that gold mining is threatening the pristine nature of the area. Follow Liz Langley on Facebook and Twitter.

There is 300lb gorilla loose in downtown Toronto tonight. No, it's not the mayor. Clarkson scored.

The concerns this year aren't in net.

Some might suggest that having respect for the animal(s) you kill doesn't entail tying them to our trucks and driving them around. Some could suggest the opposite. Alluding to some deep seeded traumatic experience one side could lead to the other suggesting some might be trying to make up for other shortcomings. At least two sides… Just don't think your actions occur in a vacuum.

Anybody else hear about Ford apparently giving his staff $5000 raises Friday morning before council voted to limit his powers? (This hasn't been proven in court so it might not be true.) There could be legitimate reasons for this raise, but given what has gone on, and the timing, it sure has an odour.

If I ever get 5 "southern" grouse in one day you can be sure as heck I'm strapin' those things to the hood of my soccer-mom-suv and driving around town.

He likes the flying chicken wing, but doesn't like to get lit-up with a shoulder.

2 points but ya, no need to let a team think they're back in the game.

Didn't River Monsters do a show in Spain? The theory went something like: the reservoir was heading towards the peak as far as producing hugmungus catfish.

The other issue would be what "level" of jersey it is (Base retail price, without sig). I would think a ebay search would give a price range.

I do every time I post here and that is why I haven't used and labels or threats. Council has made a mockery of Toronto City hall?

Found some of my comments from shortly after the election 3 years ago (the red highlighted text is from the search feature): Posted 25 October 2010 - 10:10 PM He is going to have one heck of a celebration party. Added November 15, 2013: I had no idea. Posted 25 October 2010 - 11:11 PM Ford's victory speech: Where's my beer??? I mean wine... I mean joint... Get your popcorn ready 'cause it's going to be entertaining for the next four years. Added November 15, 2013: Again, no idea, but a few things would be added to that list. Posted 26 October 2010 - 02:17 PM The city of Barrie had a somewhat similar situation last election. We voted in a new mayor that had been a long time, hard-nose councillor. As councillor he did rub some people the wrong way, but did a solid job and was re-elected more than once in his ward. As mayor, with still only one vote, he was very unsuccessful because he was not able to build a consistent consensus on numerous key issues. He did also seam to step right into several embarrassing messes as well. Last night our incumbent mayorreceived less than 4% support, but almost all councillors were re-elected. Ford (leaving his personal troubles and un pc comments aside) was very useful on council because he did count every penny spent, and called people out for their spending. As mayor he still has only one vote and will need to work well with others to accomplish anything. Only in time will we know whether or not he can. Edited by kickingfrog, 26 October 2010 - 02:19 PM. Added November 15, 2013: I only had a little idea.

I'm going to have to break things up. And need to do a better job of using the quote feature since the text keeps changing so many times. Your 1st paragraph: I actually make a very similar statement here in the days after ford was elected mayor. That was a little over 3 years ago. His honest chance(s) in the last 14 years would be about the same as any other councillor or mayor. 2nd paragraph: Ostriches don't stick their heads in the sand (They run like the wind). Even if we were to except that myth I'm not sure how it is relevant, but I'm sure you will enlighten me. 3rd paragraph: Haven't got a clue what point you are trying to make. But I have no confliction here.

Sorry, removed to help with clarification.

And that was always a key flaw in the ford nation bull. The mayor, no matter how big a bully, is only one vote. It is not the same as a Premier or Prime Minister. A mayor has to build a consensus and ford has never shown the ability to ever do that… except for now when he has unified all of city hall, except his brother, against him, and that is almost unprecedented.

They've got two guys named Smith playing centre.

I don't know, I've followed some old tracks grouse huntin' in the snow. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/oldest-bird-tracks-in-world-found-in-b-c-1.2427300

Wow, that is a lot of hunters in a much smaller area then here. I wonder how many hunt the UP?

A comment was made about the "unelected" premier getting involved. (The media has at various times also used this label) The premier of Ontario is not elected as such. The party winning the most seats forms the government and the leader of that party becomes the premier. Same goes for our Prime Minister.

Some here don't either.

I am loathe to defend this provincial government, or any other for that matter. Having said that, we don't elect our premiers or the prime minister. As the leader of the party with the most seats they become the prime minister or premier.