Maryland To Cut Female Blue Crab Closure Jul 26, 2010
(AP) -- The says it is moving to eliminate a nine-day closure period for harvesting female blue crabs ... The closure was implemented last year, as were season-long daily catch limits and other closed periods to ensure appropriate harvest levels of female crabs ... Virginia is extending the allowable period for the harvest of female dark sponge crabs by 14 days. (W-USA News, DC)
Adolescents' Facebook Posts Found to Be 'Puerile' but Not Actionable Jul 24, 2010
"A reasonable reader, given the overall context of the posts, simply would not believe that the Plaintiff contracted AIDS by having sex with a horse or a baboon or that she contracted AIDS from a male prostitute who also gave her crabs and syphilis, or that having contracted sexually transmitted diseases in such manner she morphed into the devil," Justice Marber held in , 012414/09. "Taken together, the statements can only be read as puerile attempts by adolescents to outdo each other.". (Law.com)
All eyes tracking Baldelli's comeback attempt Jul 23, 2010
Baldelli went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in his first game back but improved on that in his next outing as the Stone Crabs' designated hitter ... Despite Baldelli's initial struggles in the Florida State League, Stone Crabs manager Jim Morrison said there is no doubt in his mind that Baldelli is capable of returning to the Majors and succeeding at a high level. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
- Swallows mark start of Kenting migration season Jul 22, 2010
CAPISTRANO OF THE SOUTH: Summertime means annual journeys for several avian species as well as land crabs heading to beaches to lay their eggs ... The park is also gearing up for another annual event X land crabs are expected to start traveling to the beach to lay their egg around the full moon on July 26 ... Full moons in July, August and September mark the egg-laying period for land crabs, Tsai said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Weekend in ... St. Michaels, Md. Jul 22, 2010
Explore 100 miles of Chesapeake Bay shoreline, take out a kayak or pedal boat (complimentary) or cook up some fresh crabs on the grill. Eight modern cottages sleep up to a family of four and have expansive waterfront views. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Baldelli signs Minors deal with Rays Jul 20, 2010
The former first-round draftee has been assigned to the Class A Charlotte Stone Crabs of the Florida State League. Baldelli, 28, had been employed by Tampa Bay in a roving instructor role for the first few months of this season. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Stimulus funds Florida Tech research Jul 18, 2010
In N 00004000 ovember, Florida Tech graduate student Stephanie Vos will travel to Antarctica to help research predatory crabs, which are thought to be migrating south and could devastate marine species found on the bottom of Antarctic seas ... Aronson was unsure whether his research would be selected, given the challenges of traversing icy waters and locating the predatory king crabs ... $453,531: NSF, Richard Aronson, professor and head of the biological sciences department, researching climate... (Florida Today)
Listen up, Ole Miss: Ive got Colonel Rebs replacement (UPDATED with Coach O video) Jul 17, 2010
Odile will call for a boycott if UF doesn t change it mascott s name by the 2010 home opener, and has several options for a new UF mascot: Clams, Crabs, Seagulls, Storks. Spokespersons for those groups had no comment at this time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Dozens stung by rays at La Jolla Shores Jul 15, 2010
The stingrays, which come close to shore to feed on sand crabs, can be in water as shallow as a half-foot. Also in this section. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sexually Transmitted Infections (ST... Jul 13, 2010
As highlighted above, - The Essential Guide, provides easy to follow, clear and concise information on many , such as HIV, (crabs), genital herpes and Gonorrhea. This book will likely be helpful to parents of teens and those who want to find out more about and STI prevention. (Suite101.com)
Mississippi coast faces environmental crisis Jul 9, 2010
In one spot, fishermen pulled crab traps from the marsh bed only to discover that all the crabs were dead. Authorities also said the carcasses of 35 oiled seabirds were plucked from beaches and coastal areas of Mississippi on Wednesday, a higher-than-average daily total since oil first struck the state's 44-mile coastline on June 27. (Scientific American)
Oysters Get Tough By Being Protected, Report Says Jul 7, 2010
"With strong and appropriate management, oysters will rebound the same as crabs, said CBF President William C. Baker. "Nature seems to be doing its part, and scientists and state policymakers can help by restoring and protecting more historical oyster reefs. " Maryland's Department of Natural Resources is now considering more than doubling the bay bottom under protection to more than 9,000 acres, or 25% of the remaining oyster reefs in the bay. A decision is due September 6th. The states oyster... (W-USA News, DC)
Environmental Toxins Affect the Body's Hormone Systems Jul 7, 2010
3, 2009) Researchers have described new variants of diarrhea-causing toxins in mussels, oysters and crabs. These variants are assumed to be less virulent than the forms of diarrhea toxin we are already. (Science Daily)
Can You Make a Snail Forget? Jul 7, 2010
14, 2006) Contrary to traditional wisdom, being a leftie promotes survival from attacks, at least in the world of snails and crabs, according to a report by researchers at Yale and Cornell in the Biology. (Aug. (Science Daily)
• Hurricanes and oil: What could happen. Jun 29, 2010
"Hurricane winds rotate counter-clockwise around the eye of the storm, which means winds at the northern edge blow almost directly to the west.FSU's models simulate what would happen during a Hurricane Katrina-type storm. As the storm entered the Gulf and moved northward toward the coast, winds at the storm's leading edge would sweep the oil westward toward Louisiana and Mississippi before the storm could make landfall.(3 of 7)"I wouldn't say the Florida Panhandle would be out of the woods, but... (Pensacola News Journal)
Shoulder continues to bother Crawford Jun 27, 2010
308, the top hitter on the team, the Triple Crown winner of the team, and he was one of the few guys who struck out a couple more times than he walked, which I thought was OK, based on his numbers," Maddon said. The manager of that White Sox team was Clarence Henry "Pants" Rowland. Given the way Maddon has insisted on wearing long, blue-striped socks with his uniform lately, he might even be on his way to a similar nickname. "'Socks' Maddon," he said. Kapler sees action during rehab assignment... (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Orioles, Nationals 'Go to Bat for the Bay' Jun 26, 2010
In Guthrie's pitch, he tells viewers the Chesapeake produces 500 million pounds of crabs, oysters and other seafood ... "A cleaner bay means better seafood and more jobs for those who bring the Chesapeake's bounty to our dinner tables," Guthrie says in the spot, which cuts from scenes of crabs, oysters and boats on the bay, to the pitcher standing in his uniform at Camden Yards ... The bay is the nation's largest estuary and was once a major producer of oysters and crabs. (ABC 7 News, DC)
DEC finds low levels of PSP in crab samples Jun 26, 2010
DEC will continue to test crabs from other parts of Southeast Alaska to verify the results. The department has issued warnings about PSP since five suspected cases have been reported in Alaska in the past two weeks. (Juneau Empire)
State reports another case of PSP Jun 23, 2010
Health officials warn the public not to eat the internal organs from recreational and subsistence harvested crabs. The state will begin testing crab from the implicated areas in Southeast. (Juneau Empire)
Hermann happy with trapping program Jefferson City spurned for dealing with feral felines Jun 17, 2010
lovemyboys wrote on Jun 14, 2010 3:55 PM:" My point is this: Pet ownership (regardless of the type of pet) comes with responsibilities (as does having children)...if you don't want that, then don't have them. I would like a dog some day, but not ready at this time...so we have hermit crabs LOL! They are kind of fun and easy to take care of-not real cuddly though. My mom adopts stray cats, but she takes them to get fixed and pays out of her own pocket. I have no issues with that. She loves them... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Obama: Ill be fierce advocate for Gulf and its residents Jun 16, 2010
We wull rebuild the Gulf Ive assembled a commission of lawyers, fisherman, oystermen, divers, submersibles, outriggers, lifeguards, crabs, statesmen, local politicians, corp engineers, skippers, dolphins, minki whales, salt water taffy experts, Master cylinders, councilmen and women, the hawaiian tropic bikini team, schlitz malt liqour bulls, lobstermen, tuna fishermen, deep sea fishermen, local indian tribes, divining rod experts, oil industry experts, detergent manufacturers and myself to... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Red Tide Affects Recreational Shellfish Harvest In Clallam, Whatcom Counties Jun 12, 2010
The closure includes clams, oysters, mussels, scallops, and other mollusks, but crabs are not included. The most common symptoms of PSP poisoning are tingling mouth and lips and may set in within minutes of eating the poison. (KIRO TV, WA)
Silk Elephant, Squirrel Hill Jun 10, 2010
Recommended dishes: Asparagus soup, chicken in pandanus leaf, haw mork fish, tamarind supreme with sea bass, soft shell crabs, grilled chicken and papaya salad, pad kee maw with shrimp, taro cake. Prices: (For the first time in three years, Silk Elephant's prices will increase slightly in the near future. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Oil slick spreads to S'pore northeastern coastline May 29, 2010
At Chek Jawa, some oil patches were sighted along a 150-metre stretch," a press release by NEA dated May 28 stated. Previously, the oil slick affected only the southeastern coastline of Singapore, with authorities closing down 7.2 kilometres (4.5 miles) of beach and rock bunds, or embankments, as emergency crews cleaned up the oil. The slick came from the Malaysian-registered tanker MT Bunga Kelana 3, which was carrying nearly 62,000 tonnes of crude when it collided on Tuesday with the MV Waily,... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Oil slick keeps S'pore beaches closed for holidays May 28, 2010
" Environmentalists said they were continuing to monitor the slick. "We did find a lot of dead crabs covered in oil. and four to five dead fish," said Anbarasi Boopal of the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES), who led a team that combed the beaches Thursday. - AFP/jy Add Your Comments View Comments () Name : E-mail: Your views (Max 600 chars) word count: more chars available.... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Players to wear NHL jerseys to Toronto May 27, 2010
Shoppach, who went on the 15-day disabled list on April 13 with a right knee sprain, is scheduled to begin his rehab assignment with the Class A Charlotte Stone Crabs this weekend or Monday, manager Joe Maddon said. Before traveling to Port Charlotte, Fla. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Dangerous lung worms found in people who eat raw crayfish May 26, 2010
The "aha moment" for Bailey occurred when the patient's wife mentioned that his symptoms developed about a week after he ate raw crayfish from a Missouri river, and Bailey recalled that in Asia eating raw or undercooked crabs can lead to a paragonimus infection. With a quick search of the medical literature, Bailey learned that rare cases of North American paragonimiasis had been described in patients eating raw crayfish. (EurekAlert!)
Zobrist heating up after slow start May 25, 2010
" Shoppach, Joyce making progress ST. PETERSBURG -- Although the Rays received some bad news on the injury front last week when reliever J.P. Howell had season-ending shoulder surgery, manager Joe Maddon said Monday that catcher Kelly Shoppach and outfielder Matt Joyce are doing well in their respective rehabs. Shoppach, who played in four games for Tampa Bay this season before injuring his knee against the Yankees on April 10, looked good hitting and catching before Monday night's game, Maddon... (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Taliban deny attending peace talks May 23, 2010
She interprets dreams for the locals, challenges the chieftains on Koranic scholarship, and tries to keep her fellow hostages from turning on each other like crabs in a bucket. Meanwhile, back in the bowels of the National Security Agency in D.C., an analyst named Cynthia Lam, whose careerism is as implacable and mechanical as an algorithm, smells something fishy in the chatter her department has recently picked up about the theft of some Pakistani nuclear material. (Salon)
Try Some Maryland CuisineDon't Knock Muskrat Till you Try It May 12, 2010
Where I grew up - that would be the Eastern Shore of Maryland - muskrat was a staple for green-thinking folks who wanted to eat fresh, local and seasonal, and when we went to the seafood market, the dark, oily skinned bodies of muskrats hung from the ceiling above the iced-down crabs and rockfish. Even though we here would have to have the little aquatic rodents shipped in, a few muskrats might be just what the doctor ordered. (The Pilot Newspaper)
BP braces for grilling over oil spill failures May 11, 2010
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Lake Okeechobee releases cripple Caloosahatchee: Rae Ann Wessel May 11, 2010
This will negatively impact this years crop of seagrasses, fish, crabs, shrimp, oysters, scallops and the federally endangered smalltooth sawfish, as the seeds and spawn are washed out into the open Gulf with massive slugs of unwanted, polluted fresh water. The estuaries cannot continue to bear the burden of unwanted water unilaterally. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Oil firms 'set for Senate clash' May 11, 2010
The low-lying region contains vital spawning grounds for fish, shrimp and crabs and is an important migratory stop for many species of rare birds. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Business)
Christian returns as Thunder win May 9, 2010
But the Orioles -- and every other major league team -- took a pass, and he began 2010 with the South Maryland Blue Crabs of the unaffiliated Atlantic League. "It was one of those things where they said that they were going to resume talks when I got healthy," he said. (NJ.com -- Times)
BP plans to use dome to capture giant US oil spill May 4, 2010
The region boasts some 40 percent of US wetlands -- prime spawning waters for fish, shrimp and crabs and a major stop for migratory birds -- and cleaning up a maze of channels accessible only by boat would be all but impossible. BP Chief Operating Officer Doug Suttles said that the company had fashioned the first of three domes designed to be placed "over the leak sources and allow us to collect the oil, funnel it up through pipework to a drill ship called Enterprise on the surface.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
BP scrambles to cap leak May 4, 2010
Louisiana boasts some 40 percent of US wetlands prime spawning waters for fish, shrimp and crabs and a major stop for migratory birds and cleaning up a maze of channels accessible only by boat would be all but impossible. BP has been operating a fleet of robotic submarines in the murky depths for more than a week to try to activate the blowout preventer, a giant 450-tonne valve system that should have shut off the oil after the initial accident. (iAfrica.com)
* Obama to visit disaster-threatened area May 3, 2010
Louisiana accounts for an estimated one-third of the countrys total oyster output, and the Gulf of Mexico is prime spawning ground for fish, shrimp and crabs, as well as a major stop for migratory birds. Cleaning the intricate marshland along Louisianas coast, a buffer zone for hurricanes that is already quickly eroding, is likely to be a daunting task. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Weather hampers oil spill efforts in Gulf of Mexico May 2, 2010
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Uncle Tom's commission (2294) Apr 28, 2010
A Brother wrote on Apr 26, 2010 5:51 PM:" This is really low for a brother to do and say when you know full well they are going to print it. You do black folks everywhere a disservice. Like crabs in a bucket as they say. I'm almost ashamed to say I'm from BH. Hats off to Mr.Hightower for standing up and saying what's right, keep on pushin my brother. ". Alice wrote on Apr 26, 2010 6:07 PM:" Well,there you have it ! Now this the kind of guy teaching your children. That's why I don't send mine to... (The Herald-Palladium)
Charlotte Stone Crabs blast Fort Myers Miracle Apr 19, 2010
6:04 A.M. The Charlotte Stone Crabs avoided a three-game home series sweep at Charlotte Sports Park with a 7-0 victory Thursday night against the Fort Myers Miracle in the Florida State League ... Nick Barnese (2-0) gave the Stone Crabs seven shutout innings as he limited the Miracle to three hits while striking out five for the victory ... Lanigan recorded the first two outs of the inning, but an error kept the Stone Crabs on offense. (The News-Press -- Sports)
A mother's plea: No peanuts for squirrels Apr 17, 2010
But there are some real downsides to it," she said. Are you receiving Express, our free daily e-mail edition? Comments Posted by anonymous, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, 16 hours agoThough this isn't strictly about schools it IS about kids, hence the categorization of the thread. I sympathize with this situation as I have known others with severe allergies, including small children. We used to live in a nearby city. I know there used to be some outfit called county vector... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Volcanic vent may host new species Apr 13, 2010
But the vents host lush colonies of exotic animals, such as blind shrimp, giant white crabs, and larg, red-lipped tubeworms, whose lack of any apparent digestive system once left scientists scratching their heads. At the base of this ecosystem are chemical-eating bacteria that draw on hydrogen sulfide and methane from the vents to make food. (Boston Globe)
Marine life threatened by environmentally friendly cooling system Apr 8, 2010
The problem is that larvae from marine animals including mussels, barnacles, crabs and sea stars can be pumped in with the water. And they can settle and grow and block the pipe. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
It's more than just shopping in Johor Apr 3, 2010
Traditionally, Johor has always meant cheaper shopping and chilly crabs for Singaporeans. But these days as Singapore becomes more affluent (it ranks 6th globally on per capita GDP) and embraces the cost structure of a global city, this attitude is changing. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Inbox: Will Edmonds play if offered spot? Mar 22, 2010
net for discovering that the garbage man, Joe Winkelsas, had signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the independent Atlantic League. The former Buffalo, N.Y., waste disposal specialist pitched briefly for the Brewers in 2006 and was quite the character. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Battle brews over nuclear power plant Mar 19, 2010
The state said that process kills billions of shrimp and tens of thousands of fish, crabs, and clams each year. But Exelon, based in suburban Chicago, insists the new technology would force it to shut down the reactor, which last year received a 20-year license extension. (Boston Globe)
REVIEW: HBO's 'The Pacific' Mar 14, 2010
REVIEW: HBO's 'The Pacific. Miniseries Engenders Debate, Draws Comparisons With 'Band Of Brothers. (Multichannel News)
Dr. Richard Hovey Davis Mar 10, 2010
He loved animals, volunteered at the SD Humane Society and cared for lots of pets at home, including dogs (Star and Jackson), cats (Musette, Belle and Buddy), a hamster (Olive) and three hermit crabs (Melody, Harmony and Rhythm). He was keenly tuned to global and national events and loved to watch and analyze political campaigns. (Freeman Courier, SD)
Architectural group tours county, towns Mar 10, 2010
Return it to a Salt Marsh & hope the crabs can clean up the mess. Plead with Coos Bay City Council to Cease & Desist the creative financing of their constituents. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Effects of tsunami observed along the coastside Feb 28, 2010
At 4 a pound or roughly three medium crabs for 20, those who may have been disappointed by harbor closures or lack of a disaster video to post on youtube could still leave content with a dinner for their family in-hand. Copyright. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Where Did Insects Come From? New Study Establishes Relationships Among All Arthropods Feb 23, 2010
So flies, honeybees, ants, and crickets all branched off the arthropod family tree from within the lineage that gave rise to today's crabs, shrimp, and lobsters ... Remipedes and insects together are now shown to be a sister group to all the other crustacea including the crabs, shrimps, and lobsters ... Previously unexamined, these ancient crabs from the Prosopidae family existed more than 150 million. (Science Daily)
Weekend in Gulfport-Biloxi, Miss. Feb 19, 2010
Once the Sailfish has launched, the crew casts out a net to bring in the catch of blue crabs, flounder, stingray, oysterfish, squid and pufferfish; $15 adults, $10 children ages 11 and under; age 3 and under free with paid adult; www. biloxishrimpingtrip. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
People want to live with dignity Feb 11, 2010
crabs roar wrote on Feb 10, 2010 1:45 PM:Oh thank you. Thank you Pine Marten. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
What We Dont Know, Can Kill Us Feb 5, 2010
Stop the crabs in a barrel fights and focus on how to make education meaningful and grow the economy and also hold the leaders, politicians, and administrators to account. If everybody has plenty to eat, drink and wear, and a place to sleep, politics would recede into the background, and pursuit of happiness would become the national obsession. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The eyebrows have it Jan 27, 2010
Excellent way to get rid of those pesky crabs too. Keith. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Yuba-Sutter no longer: Sox tag Marysville Jan 22, 2010
It was 2007 and the local baseball team's new managing general partner had made the trip North to watch his team take on the Humboldt Crabs, whose fans kept asking him the same question ... And when teams like the Crabs, or the Seattle Studs head to All Season's RV Stadium, they and their fans will know their team is taking the field in Marysville. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Fans feeling extremely down with Chargers out When a fellow Chargers fan backed a car into John Benders grill and crushed its cover in the Qualcomm Stadium lot before yesterdays game, ... Jan 18, 2010
Steve Weddle, the father of Chargers safety Eric Weddle, was saying this could be the year as friends and family devoured dozens of Dungeness crabs. A face-painted Jake Wright of Lemon Grove, whose father lives in Indianapolis, was slyly admitting his friends and family had begun talking but not planning a trip there to play the Colts next week in the AFC Championship game. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Minority businesses bridge digital divide Jan 18, 2010
After work, the father of two is online, three hours a night, networking and organizing events -- including a monthly entrepreneurial breakfast at the Friendly Ground Caf; on the North Side and, yesterday afternoon, the "Healthy Lifestyle Weight Loss Project" at a Penn Hills restaurant, East Coast Crabs, which offered fitness trainers, stylists and nutritionists. Sometimes his events have attracted one person, sometimes 50 to 60, Mr. Alexander said, noting that while he charges an entry fee to... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Woman pushes smoke-free Mingus Park Jan 17, 2010
Voice_of_Reason wrote on Jan 15, 2010 4:56 PM:Yes Crabs Roar ... Hmmmm maybe i dont like when people don"t pick up after their dogs. We should pass an ordinance banning dog poop in the park. We could have an officer respond from empire or eastside and escort the pooch out. ;) Enough is enough. If ya need something to fill your time, get a hobby, buy a treadmill and spend smoke free afternoons not bothering or trying to take away rights of people who've earned it. CBMommy wrote on Jan 15, 2010... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
• Plea for a pet Jan 17, 2010
Hermit crabs made the list ... On the second day of Shelly's life with us, we learned that hermit crabs are not that boring ... As it turns out, hermit crabs are somewhat fast as well as good climbers. (Juneau Empire)
Cities spill sewage into Coquille River Jan 15, 2010
way past due for more sweetening of the clams and crabs. but, i guess you gotta be known for something. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Winter Report: AFL Jan 10, 2010
With that said, the future looks bright for Jennings, who should begin 2009 starting in center for the Charlotte Stone Crabs. Outfielder , who combined to hit. (Tampa Bay, TheInsiders.com)
Rays Report: Blog updates Jan 10, 2010
The Charlotte Stone Crabs (A), entering their second year of existence, will again be managed by Tampa native Jim Morrison, who enters his fourth season managing in the Rays system. Pitching Coach Neil Allen joins Charlotte after spending three seasons as pitching coach for Montgomery, and will begin his fourth season with the Rays. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
MiLBY caps Downs' 'lucky' year Jan 10, 2010
00 ERA for the Charlotte Stone Crabs ... In 20 games with the Stone Crabs, Downs struck out 111 and walked only 23 over 121 2/3 innings, including a season highlight in which he fanned 10 in back-to-back games. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Study: Fiddler crabs exchange sex for survival Jan 10, 2010
In the world of fiddler crabs, the best form of protection for females is, apparently, having sex with the neighbors, according to an Australian study published Wednesday. Researchers from The Australian National University in Canberra found male fiddler crabs will happily defend a nearby female against intruders partly because the females will dole out sex in return ... Jennions and fellow ANU researchers Richard Milner and Patricia Backwell studied the behavior of fiddler crabs living in mud... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
