Fish and Wildlife Service, 1339 20 Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960-3559 telephone 77 ext. ![]() This generally means that we will post any personal information you provide us (see the Public Comments section below for more information).įOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Supervisor, South Florida Ecological Services Office, U.S. Fairfax Drive, Suite 222 Arlington, VA 22203. FWS-R-0015 Division of Policy and Directives Management U.S. mail or hand-delivery: Public Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. Follow the instructions for submitting comments to Docket No. ![]() If the proposed rule is made final, interstate transportation could be authorized for scientific, medical, educational, or zoological purposes.ĭATES: We will consider comments we receive on or before May 11, 2010.ĪDDRESSES: You may submit comments by one of the following methods: The proposed rule, if made final, would also prohibit any interstate transportation of live snakes, gametes, viable eggs, or hybrids of the nine species currently held in the United States. If the proposed rule is made final, live snakes, gametes, or hybrids of the nine species or their viable eggs could be imported only by permit for scientific, medical, educational, or zoological purposes, or without a permit by Federal agencies solely for their own use. The best available information indicates that this action is necessary to protect the interests of humans, wildlife, and wildlife resources from the purposeful or accidental introduction and subsequent establishment of these large constrictor snake populations into ecosystems of the United States. This listing would prohibit the importation of any live animal, gamete, viable egg, or hybrid of these nine constrictor snakes into the United States, except as specifically authorized. ![]() Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) proposes to amend its regulations to add Indian python (Python molurus, including Burmese python Python molurus bivittatus), reticulated python (Broghammerus reticulatus or Python reticulatus), Northern African python (Python sebae), Southern African python (Python natalensis), boa constrictor (Boa constrictor), yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus), DeSchauensee's anaconda (Eunectes deschauenseei), green anaconda (Eunectes murinus), and Beni anaconda (Eunectes beniensis) to the list of injurious reptiles. ![]() *11808 ACTION: Proposed rule availability of draft environmental assessment and draft economic analysis. Injurious Wildlife Species Listing the Boa Constrictor, Four Python Species, and Four Anaconda Species as Injurious ReptilesĪGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
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![]() ![]() A GIF animation is comparatively short and requires only a small amount of data. In addition, video formats often require too much data volume for mobile internet use due to their file size. With little effort, you can find a suitable animation in a GIF archive, or alternatively you can create your own GIF.Ī film lasting minutes in the usual video format is usually too long for a casual chat and does not satisfy the requirements for the quick-fire communication on social media. This is much faster and easier than a longer text message, and a short animation is also often more expressive than a static image. Pleasing news, sweet holiday moments, ironic comments, or quick-witted jokes can be delivered or commented on using GIFs. In addition, many GIFs can make online communication very entertaining. Like an emoji, a GIF can express a feeling without having to use wordy descriptions, which may miss the mark. This makes the format particularly suitable for messages communicating a particular emotion on social media. First and foremost, they convey a short and concise message. Why are GIFs so popular? There are different reasons for this. This also fits in with the pop-culture phenomenon of the digital remix and mashup culture, which combines existing, often older and very well-known content in a new way and creates something new from it. In this respect, a touch of nostalgia may even contribute to the popularity of today's GIFs. This is also the case when single images played back at high speeds. The principle of a GIF can be found before digital images even existed – the flip book has provided entertainment for centuries, giving the illusion of fluid movement, even though each individual image is motionless. As internet connections got faster and social media platforms emerged, GIFs became a mass phenomenon, and the fact that mobile devices can store and load GIFs easily most likely contributed to their popularity. Soon there was hardly any website that did not integrate a blinking font or similar animations. With the commercial rise of the internet in the 1990s, GIFs enabled early web browsers to display animated images without freezing, and this paved the road to their success. For this reason, even less powerful computer software at the time was able to display the individual images as moving image sequences, since GIFs are pure image files and require little data storage compared to video formats. The format also compresses the file size of the saved images and supports a wide range of colors, and on top of that, a GIF takes up comparatively little space. It can be used to save several images as one file. In 1987, ISP CompuServe invented the practical graphic format. The file format GIF is in fact older than the world wide web. How to be treated like a VIP at Expo 2020 Dubai Visitors eligible for free tickets must still book online ahead of their visit, apart from children under six years old, who will only be issued tickets upon arrival at the Expo site entrance.Ĭertain peak days require prior reservation via the Expo 2020 website or offical Expo 2020 mobile app, and entry will be allowed based on site capacity, even for season pass holders. Organisers introduced a special month-long pass for October for the budget price of Dh95 in September. ![]() The season pass lasts the full six months and costs Dh495. Students with a valid identity card from any academic institution in the world can also enter free of charge.ĭay tickets are Dh95, while multi-day passes cost Dh195 and are valid for 30 consecutive days from 1st day of use. Where to buy your tickets for Expo 2020 Dubaiĭay tickets, multi-day passes and season passes for 18 to 59 year olds can all be bought from the Expo 2020 Dubai online ticket office.Įntry is free for under 18s, anyone aged 60 and over, and people with disabilities, who may also bring one companion at half price. The National will also be live streaming the event from its website, YouTube channel and Facebook page. Global viewers can also catch the night's proceedings on virtualexpo.world and Expo TV from 7.30pm GST onwards. The event is being broadcast live on several platforms, and streamed live to more than 430 locations across the UAE, including 240 hotels. Normal visitors will have to wait until the doors open at 10am on October 1. Sadly, the curtain-raiser opening ceremony on September 30 is invitation-only, although some people who bought season passes before August 14 have won exclusive tickets. Opera singer Andrea Bocelli, Golden Globe-winning actress, singer and songwriter Andra Day, platinum-selling British pop star Ellie Goulding, Chinese pianist Lang Lang and four-time Grammy winning singer-songwriter Angelique Kidjo are all set to perform at Al Wasl Plaza. Visit Expo 2020 Dubai on the opening nightĪfter a one year delay, Expo 2020 Dubai opens on October 1, and organisers are promising an impressive party tonight. Tourists from all around the world are also expected to travel to the emirate for the world's fair, and Dubai Tourism forecasts 25 million visits between October 1 and March 31 2022. With more than 190 country pavilions, as well as themed exhibition at the Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability pavilions, 200 dining venues and up to 60 shows a day, organisers expect UAE residents to visit several times during the six month season. The countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai has started and with hours to go The National will help you plan your visit. Cocktails, craft beers and more are available at a number of late-night venues.Read the latest updates on Expo 2020 Dubai Better to discover it for yourself than try to get your head around it.Īnd there’s no need to plan an early night at Expo. What does that mean, you ask? In short, dishes that glow in the dark, desserts that change flavour and other tech-infused delicacies. ![]() But look out for low-key local favourites too, including Ravi Restaurant, famous for its hugely popular casual Pakistani dishes, Maraheb for traditional Yemeni flavours and Al Reef Bakery, home to some of the best Lebanese breads in the city.įor a pan-African experience, head to opera-singer-turned-chef Alexander Smalls’ Alkebulan, an African dining hall featuring food from across the continent, and be sure to book in advance for Bompas & Parr’s Epochal Banquet, inspired by space, microbiology, AI and hyperintelligence. International celebrity chefs such as David Thompson, Geoffrey Zakarian and plant-based-food proponent Matthew Kenney will be bringing dining concepts to the event. Opening Ceremony (Expo 2020 Dubai) MEP00045 5. ![]() The eastern continental population of purple martins began using artificial nest houses, and now cannot be found in a natural cavity in the woods. It’s thought that wooded ponds and beaver marshes were favored. Purple martins historically lived along forest edges and riparian areas, nesting in old woodpecker holes. When I got to checking into some of the literature about martins, I was surprised at just how much I didn’t know about them. But in Minnesota purple martin populations have declined about 70% since the beginning of the Breeding Bird Survey in 1966. I’ve lived around purple martins all my life, so I guess I have taken their presence for granted. Have you ever seen a martin fly low over the water, hitting it time and again? Did you know that he is taking a bath? Martins gather all their food while flying they drink by dipping down to water while in flight. Even very young martins are good flyers when they just leave the nest. They can descend very quickly from up high, hurtling downwards in an almost vertical dive, and then pull out just before they get to the nest site. Purple martins sail around in circles, flapping and gliding. Martins eat bugs, beetles, flies, dragonflies, butterflies, and the like. That is because martins feed high and during daylight hours mosquitoes fly low and more often at night. I am sorry to report there is no credible evidence they eat many mosquitoes. I love their gurgling twitter! They fly higher to feed than do other swallows to feed. Martins have loud voices, and there are usually quite a few of them. The largest of the North American swallows, purple martins are distinguished by their use of artificial nest boxes, flight pattern, and noisy song. Near dusk there’s an influx of many birds, and previously empty nest boxes are once again full. Some babies seem to have left their nests others are still being fed in the nests. ![]() It’s a busy time as the martins raise their nests of young, and it’s confusing at times to figure out just exactly what is going on. It’s more pleasant beside the lake, and the resident purple martin colony provides a fun distraction. At my folks’ place we have been sitting out for a bit in the evenings, seeking a bit of breeze. If you’re at all like my people, you’re struggling in the hot weather we’ve had lately. By Kelly Barrett, Wildlife Biologist - Chippewa National Forest ![]() ![]() This Philips One by Sonicare toothbrush is great for your friend or sibling who likes to travel. Pick up these silk scrunchies from Lee & Birch here in Grand Rapids for your best friend. How cute are these sherpa gloves from Gap? My sister would like these gloves this winter! My nephews love these cozy socks from Old Navy. This Essie nail polish is my go-to and a fun gift for your sister or BFF. I love these tortoise shell sunglasses from BP at Nordstrom that are a great price. My mom would love this cute stoneware baker from Dear Keaton in her stocking. I’m all about these Prince x Melissa Wood Health socks found at Shopbop.Ī candle makes a wonderful stocking stuffer! I love this candle found locally at Rebel in Grand Rapids. These smart plugs from Amazon make such a good stocking stuffer for your dad or brother. You can’t forget about your dog during the holidays! Wrigley loves this dog toy from Nordstrom. These PopSockets are always a great gift idea and perfect for a stocking gift.įor your friend who loves to travel, gift them this Rifle Paper Co. He might find this lip balm in his stocking this year. I’m in love with these pretty earrings from Madewell that make a great stocking stuffer.Ĭory loves this lip balm from Kiehl’s. I love this signet ring from J.Crew Factory that would make a wonderful gift for your BFF.įor a fun stuffed animal my nephews would adore this dino from Tip Toes in Holland, MI. This tote bag from J.Crew is so versatile and great to keep in your car. My nephews would love a Target bath bomb in their stocking this year. My sister and I love these Fujifilm disposable cameras that bring us back to our childhood. These mugs are perfect for keeping your coffee warm, and a great gift for your dad or husband. You can’t go wrong with these Yeti rambler mugs. When you shop the links I receive a commission. Small but satisfying, stocking stuffers set the tone for this 2021 holiday season. Most of the links below contain affiliate links. Be on the lookout for “Local Find” gifts that you can find locally here in West Michigan. You’ll find ideas for your mom, kids, husband and little gifts for your BFF. I tried to include a lot of gift ideas for your whole family in this gift guide. Hair Claws - Trend alert! I used these in high school and 10 years later they’re making a comeback! The neutral assortment of colors go with everything.Today’s gift guide is full of stocking stuffers under $25. Pendant necklace - You can’t go wrong with a dainty necklace in her stocking. Unisex Merino Wool Socks - Moisture wicking, breathable, and a solid color combo by Eddie Bauer. ![]() Jewelry Cleaning Pen - A jewelry cleaning pen that she’ll actually use! Safe for all jewelry and a perfect size to throw in her purse, her makeup bag, or tucked in the drawer. Waffle Washcloths - Because washcloths can be beautiful too!ĭog Lover’s Puzzle - For the dog cuddler and puzzle lover. Gua Sha promotes local lymphatic detoxification, blood circulation, and smooths and tightens the skin while the jade roller soothes skin and reduces puffiness.ĭaily Pause Journal - The prettiest journal I’ve ever seen! It’s designed and made by Ramona & Ruth, a local Nebraska company that also makes beautifully elevated planners, cards, & more!įace Cleansing Pad - Add this to their skin care routine too! A soft silicone cleansing sponge that gently cleans and exfoliates the skin.įabric Shaver - A little magic machine that saves fabrics and clothing from pill nightmares. Jade Roller & Gua Sha Set - For the one who loves their skin care routine. Women's Wool Socks - For the winter months when her feet just can’t seem to get warm. Matches - I’d be thrilled to find a set of matches in a pretty bottle in my stocking! I like to keep a bundle on my coffee table for easy candle lighting. Scrunchies - She can never have too many. Poppy & Pout Lip Balm - It’s the branding, packaging, clean ingredients, and recyclable materials that made this one of Oprah’s Favorite Things! How pretty would these be during the holidays!? Stainless Steel Water Bottle - The almond color got me! So sleek and minimal!īeaded Hoop Earrings - A twist on the classic gold hoop earrings (which I have and love!). These gloves are water-resistant, puncture resistant, and cut resistant making them incredibly durable! Winter Work Gloves - Made of leather and lined with lambswool. An adjustable loop to fit your hand, a kickstand, and it comes in the most beautiful assortment of colors! Phone Case Loop - For the guy, girl, teen, or grandparent that wants an easier way to hold their phone. ![]() Everywhere else we were mainly sightseeing, it was a really nice change. We didn’t have much time in Vienna, but it was the first time we just enjoyed ourselves and had some fun. I was freaking out! After we had a walk around the stalls we ice skating!! As we were walking towards the market there was a huge ice rink. The market was absolutely packed! You weren’t able to walk a round. When you come out there was Christmas lights everywhere. The Christmas markets were only a metro away. I watch too many horror movies because I was instantly terrified and had to ask Sean to stand outside the shared toilets. Came up to our room and there was a crucifix above our door. There was a church beside the lift, which I thought was really strange. We were given our keys and we made our way up to the room. Late afternoon we went back to the hostel to check in. They were like big guinea pigs as Sean said and a goat having his lunch in a tree. These horrible looking squirrel beaver monsters. Another monkey with the weirdest shaped body and makes the funniest noise. Like a small black monkey with a white mustache. I threw a little bit of my bread and they all started flying towards it. We got some food and sat down on a bench beside the elephants. I was so exited, I’ve never seen them before and they were swimming around, jumping out of the water. We walked into an indoor area where the king penguins were. But I found these one to be more exciting, they were swimming and making noises. We walked up to the smaller penguins which were outside. Humboldt Penguin King Penguin Baby King Penguin The polar bear also just stood there the whole time we watched. The pandas were so done with life they just slept the two times we went to see them, same with the koalas. There were Koala bears, pandas, king penguins (these were my favourite), polar bears. I was so excited about seeing some of the animals. The trees perfectly cut, it was a lovely walk. The park you walk through to get to the zoo was beautiful. So we went to the zoo! Yes another one, you come across different animals you never get to see in Ireland or Scotland. We left our bags with the hostel because check in was at 2-3 pm. We came to our hostel and it was a lovely reception with a dining area for a buffet breakfast and living area with a TV. These metros are the best thing to have everywhere. Fans of Hallmark will no doubt enjoy.We arrived into Vienna at 7:40 a.m. Overall, it is an enjoyable Christmas movie that provides some holiday warmth, spirit, and festive cheer. The supporting cast performed well Hallmark usually does a good job casting such roles. At times, he lacked that chemistry it felt more like he was becoming friends than falling in love. I thought Sarah did well, but she could have been helped a bit more by Brennan. My only critique here was regarding the chemistry between the two. For example, Jess had lines such as 'tinsellitis', 'American Mary Poppins', 'how do you take your coffee? A tad too seriously', all of which made me laugh a little. The dialogue on occasions was fun and cute. I found myself engaged thru-out, which is a good sign (I did not, e.g., grab for my iPad during the movie). Visit the traditional coffee house Cafe Schwarzenberg. The city of Vienna comes to life at Christmas and this is especially true when blue hour hits and the city lights up in all of its festivity. The story, overall, was pleasant to watch. As beautiful as Vienna is by day, it is even more magical by night. It is a bit of a stretch with the comparison here. However, I am not sure I agree with Jess (played by Sarah Drew) when she says in the film, 'Philadelphia is the Vienna of the US'. I first fell in love with Vienna while watching Before Sunrise (starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy), an excellent romance film by the way, and have been there several times since. ![]() This is another of what I call a 'classic Hallmark movie': beautiful scenery, dress, props and sets a warm story and a solid script good acting and plenty of Christmas spirit and festive cheer. Even on PC, we’ve had to do a lot of optimizations and continue to do those optimizations. The game is very intense, it requires a lot. We don’t make any promises, because there are certain limits that we may hit. We will keep on optimizing it, Microsoft is really being helpful with that, so we’ll just try and see where we get. It won’t have a split screen on Series S when we launch it. So the only reason we’ve held it is because we had this problem with split screen and Series S. We were fairly far in the process already. We’re trying to do it as fast as possible. So it’s going to come to Series X and S this year. The solution that we found, I think it’s the best one because that allows us to bring it to the players faster. ![]() We both wanted to bring it to Xbox, and we needed to figure out how to do it. There’s been rumblings about some behind-closed-doors conversation at Gamescom with the Xbox team, can you share any insights about that? The other big console topic of conversation has been an Xbox version. So then obviously, we have to adapt the control scheme, which is completely different than a mouse and keyboard. It has the benefit that it’s one piece of hardware, you don’t have to worry about all the platforms, which makes it easier. And Sony then has to say, “Well, this is okay, this is not okay.” So it takes much more time. Well, there’s a whole bunch of preparation steps that you have to do that you don’t have to do on PC because you have to submit it to Sony. ![]() How was preparing for a console game different from preparing for PC? Series S, if we can make it work on split screen, we will make it work. ![]() Larian Studiosĭigital Trends: Both critical and commercial responses for Baldur’s Gate 3 have been enormous. The team may say it’s resting after a long development journey, but there’s much more work to do. In a wide-ranging conversation, Vincke offered transparency on how the team approached open-ended player choice, the specific challenges of bringing it to Xbox Series S, and what sort of new content they’ve already started working on. It’s currently being considered a “Game of the Year” frontrunner ahead of this December’s Game Awards - a massive feat considering stiff competition from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Starfield, Resident Evil 4, and more.ĭigital Trends met up with Swen Vincke, CEO of Larian Studios at PAX West 2023 to discuss the game’s success. The Dungeons & Dragons-based CRPG sold millions of copies, has legions of fans, and we called it a “staggering CRPG with a level of player freedom that makes its possibilities feel endless” in our review. Larian Studios has an absolute hit on its hands with Baldur’s Gate 3. ![]() If you need more space than that, you can upgrade to one of their larger storage tiers:Īre Amazon photos stored at full resolution? All of their storage tiers for Prime members offer unlimited storage space for your pictures, but any videos you upload will count toward your 5 GB storage limit. One of the best things about Amazon Photos is that Amazon provides 5 GB of free storage for all Amazon accounts, and there is no storage limit for photos if you’re an Amazon Prime member. Auto-backup function for your entire photo libraryĪmazon Prime photo storage limits and prices.Here’s a list of features the app offers: To get the most out of it, you’ll need to download the iOS app. How Amazon Prime Photos worksĪmazon Photos is similar to most other cloud-based services. ![]() Here, we’ll cover everything that Amazon offers in the basic functionality of its iPhone app. If your interest is piqued, keep reading for a deep dive into Amazon’s photo service, Amazon Photos. Yes, you read that right - unlimited storage for Amazon Prime members. Because with Amazon Prime, photos can be backed up automatically, and the storage is unlimited. But if you’re an Amazon Prime member, this decision may be a no-brainer. With so many different cloud-based options, choosing one can be overwhelming. How upset would you be if you lost all the pictures and videos on your phone? That’s why backing your library up to a cloud service is essential. ![]() Please refer to our purchase agreement & health guarantee (available upon request for your review) for further details and information regarding deposits and payments. Deposits are 25% of purchase price in order to reserve & hold a puppy. We never markup costs on any aspect of our service, whether it’s receiving payment or shipping/delivery of our puppies. In order to minimize payment costs & fees, we have an account at Wells Fargo Bank where payments/deposits can be made directly into our account at any local branch office or payments/deposits can be transferred using Zelle or Venmo, or mailed via FedEx or other overnight/two-day delivery service providers. We also accept most major credit cards with an additional service fee. We accept cash (though we do not recommend sending cash through the mail), certified cashiers check or money order. We take diligent steps to compare shipping costs in order to minimize the expense of transporting your pet to you and provide you with the best service for the least amount of money while always demanding the utmost care and comfort of our Boxer puppies in transit, ensuring they arrive to their new homes safe and sound!Īll sales are final, except as outlined within the purchase agreement. This is the total fee charged by the transporter, we do not add any additional costs to transporting our Boxers. Transportation costs vary but are usually $600.00 for transport within the U.S., depending upon the airline, distance, location, time of year, etc. ![]() We’ve had numerous buyers of our Boxer puppies throughout the years that have resided out-of-state and even some who have lived in other parts of the world, thus we have extensive experience and expertise having our Boxer puppies transported to virtually anywhere in the United States or internationally. ![]() We welcome face-to-face and local purchases as well as those from out-of-state and overseas. Many of the health tests outlined below are annual tests required to monitor the high health standards we set for our Boxers and their future litters…and we do not re-home or sell our adult Boxers…they are part of our family forever…thus their care continues long after they have stopped breeding. After a litter is raised and sent to their forever homes, the costs of keeping and maintaining the health and care of the parents goes on. Our European Boxer puppies are priced competitively for the quality and effort that go into raising them, especially when you consider we offer a five year health guarantee with our puppies! We breed and raise our European Boxer puppies out of love, not money. ![]() Welker attended Heritage High School in his hometown from 1996 to 2000. Thanks Dad, for always teaching me to be humble, to turn the other cheek, and to treat everyone how I would want to be treated! And to celebrate with my teammates after TD’s! I did stray at times, but you never stopped loving me! Thank you! HFD! Love you! /cel5vEAgcR When a 27-year-old Welker was in his first season with the New England Patriots in 2008, he still billed his hamburgers to his dad, per Merrill. Of course, he let his parents pay for his food. He told ESPN in 2008 Wes either had to quit playing or toughen up.Ī young Wes Welker regularly rode his bike to Nichols Hills Pharmacy where he gorged on hamburgers and chili. Lee never let his younger brother win at anything. Lee and Wes played football and soccer together when they were growing up in Oklahoma. “Hell on wheels from the get-go,” the older Welker told ESPN some twenty-four years later. When he reached the roof, he stayed there until his father Leland, an engineer at Southwestern Bell, arrived from work. Wes has always been a bundle of energy since he was born.Īccording to Merrill, he was just two-and-a-half years old when he climbed a tree for the first time. Unfortunately, he pinched it a bit too hard, per ESPN’s Elizabeth Merrill. When Wes was around two or three days old, four-year-old Lee couldn’t resist pinching his newborn brother’s nose. Wesley Carter “Wes” Welker was born to parents Leland and Shelley in Oklahoma City, OK on May 1, 1981. Long story short, Wes Welker is the perfect example of a gridiron warrior who was small in stature but big in heart. Some eleven years later, he had racked up 9,924 receiving yards and 50 touchdowns in his 12-year NFL career.īy the time Welker played in his final NFL down, he held fourteen NFL records, led the league in receptions three times, and earned five Pro Bowl berths.Ĭlearly, the wide receiver known as “The Natural” used adversity to propel himself to greater heights. The then-San Diego Chargers abruptly released him during his rookie year in 2004. ![]() Welker didn’t receive an invite to the NFL Scouting Combine. Many college football programs gave him the cold shoulder treatment. ![]() Legendary wide receiver Wes Welker was no stranger to adversity. |
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