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Sugarcreek Borough Police Warn Public About Dangerous Giant Hogweed in Area Sunday, June 24, 2018 @ 12:06 AM Posted by Aly Delp SUGARCREEK BOROUGH, Pa. (EYT) – The Sugarcreek Borough Police have discovered what they believe to be giant hogweed, a federally listed noxious weed with poisonous sap, in Sugarcreek Borough. (Photo courtesy of Lt. Ashbaugh) Chief Matthew Carlson, of the Sugarcreek Borough Police, told exploreVenango.com, “We have one location that we are aware of in the borough.” The Sugarcreek Borough Police are not currently releasing information about the location of the plant that was discovered to prevent curious individuals from going to look at it and possibly coming into contact with it. Carlson said he wants people to know they can call the Sugarcreek Borough Police if they believe they have found giant hogweed plants in the borough. “If we have someone available, we’ll come to check it out,” Carlson said. According to Chief Carlson, they have contacted the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Weed Noxious Plant Hotline regarding the plant. The Hotline was launched by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and the USDA in 1998. According to the Department of Agriculture, since 1998, over 500 sites have been found in 17 Pennsylvania counties, including Venango County. Giant hogweed was introduced in the United States in the early 1800s by immigrants from Eurasia. Later, in the early 1900s, it was sold as an ornamental landscape plant until increasing reports of serious burns from the poisonous sap were noted by authorities. In 1983, the USDA declared giant hogweed a federal noxious weed and began to target it for eradication nationwide. The poisonous sap is contained in all parts of the plant and can cause serious burns and scarring. Giant hogweed is a slow spreading species capable of displacing native or beneficial plants, particularly in wetland areas. It thrives in rich, wet soil and is most often found in flowerbeds or the edges of wooded areas, wet meadows, and along streams. A Noxious Weed Alert from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture asks that if you believe you have discovered giant hogweed, report it by calling the Noxious Weed Hotline at 1-877-464-9333. http://www.exploreclarion.com/2018/06/24/sugarcreek-borough-police-warn-public-about-dangerous-giant-hogweed-in-area/

When it's 90+ degrees out, 150-degree asphalt can scorch your dog's paws by Courtney Pomeroy/ABC7 Monday, June 18th 2018 (AP Photo/David Goldman) We all know the adage about the color black absorbing heat, which is why many people choose to wear lighter-colored clothing in the oppressively warm summer months. But as summer heats up in the D.C. area, remember that the wisdom about the color black also applies to asphalt. And when it's upwards of 90 degrees outside, the asphalt of streets and parking lots can reach much more dangerous temperatures, around 150 degrees! That's warm enough to burn skin, including your pet's. Experts say if you can't hold the back of your hand to the pavement for five seconds, it's too hot to walk your dog on that surface, because his paw pads could get burnt! If that's the case, try to keep to grassy areas when walking your dog. Sidewalks, because they are lighter-colored, can also be a lot cooler than asphalt. Another warm-weather tip for animal-lovers: Dogs can overheat just like people can! Keep them cool, and make sure they have plenty of water to drink. http://wjactv.com/news/offbeat/hot-asphalt-dog-paws

Live Warning: Toxic plant can cause 3rd-degree-burns and blindness Jun. 18, 2018 - 1:17 - 30 giant hogweed plants that can cause 3rd-degree burns and permanent blindness was discovered in Virginia. powered by For video troubleshooting and help click here SEE VIDEO ; http://video.foxnews.com/v/5798853971001/?#sp=show-clips

Pet Alert! Blue-green algae in lake water is toxic to dogs by Laura Hand Sunday, June 10th 2018 Photo: CSIRO / CC BY 3.0 (Via MGN Online) If your dog goes swimming in a lake, or drinks lakewater while you walk lakeside, be aware that if there's blue-green algae in the water, it could be harmful to your pet. Some algal blooms can produce toxins that affect the liver, nervous system and the skin of pets (and their humans!), according to Dr. Jesse Lepak, Ecosystem Health Specialist with New York Sea Grant. If dogs swim in water where blooms are visible, they should be washed off immediately, to stop their taking in toxins while cleaning fur. You should also keep pets out of 'scums' where algal blooms are present, and away from beach wrack (a brown seaweed at waters' edge). The most severe reactions are from drinking contaminated water. Neurotoxins have immediate effects including drooling, tremors and seizures. 'Hepatoxins' can also destroy the liver. Animals need to get to a vet immediately. There is a FREE brochure (with more links & video clips) with detailed information for pet owners. The brochure is available at information kiosks in parks across New York, or you can download a copy by clicking here. A FREE brochure will help protect your dog from blue-green algae. It's a deadly hazard if your pet drinks contaminated lake water, or even goes swimming in infested water{p}{/p} http://wjactv.com/news/nation-world/pet-alert-blue-green-algae-in-lake-water-is-toxic-to-dogs

Medical Minute: Easing the Itch of Poison Ivy & Poison Oak May 13, 2018 12:21 am· HERSHEY, Pa. – April showers might bring May flowers, but they also bring the arrival of troublesome plants such as poison ivy and poison oak that can cause mild to severe allergic reactions. The signature leaves of three of the poison ivy plant carry an oil called urushiol that can be an irritant if touched, broken or burned. Poison ivy’s less-common cousin, poison oak, can be identified by leaves that look like hairy oak fronds. While some people are not sensitive to the urushiol oil, others develop a red, itchy or painful rash, swelling or blisters where the irritant comes in contact with the skin. The reaction doesn’t happen right away though. It typically takes at least 24 hours to develop, happening faster each time you are exposed. Dr. Claire Hollins, a dermatologist at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, said what many people don’t know is that poison ivy and poison oak can also become airborne and can be spread by burning piles of wood or brush that includes the leaves. “Sometimes people wake up days later and their eyes are puffy and swelled up so much that they can’t see but they don’t know why,” she said. Hollins has also heard of cases where people chop firewood in the summer and the urushiol oil from poison ivy on it is reactivated by burning that wood in the winter months. Black dot dermatitis — a condition where black dots develop on parts of the skin sprinkled with the oil from the poison ivy plant — is less common, but usually comes from whacking weeds, brush or vines that include the plant. Hollins said the best prevention is to avoid contact with poison ivy altogether by covering up and wearing long pants, socks, and gardening gloves. She recommends that anyone who suspects they have come into contact with a poisonous plant wash their hands immediately with warm, soapy water and dry them on a disposable towel, rather than a cloth towel, to avoid spreading the harmful oils. If irritation does develop, it can be treated with over-the-counter hydrocortisone ointments. More serious cases may require a course of oral prednisone and stronger topical steroids from a dermatologist or primary care provider. Hollins said poison ivy is not typically passed from one person to another unless the oil is still present on clothing or skin. It is also not spread by scratching areas that itch, as the urushiol is not present in blister fluid. Hollins said Hershey Medical Center’s Department of Dermatology is conducting research to look for a vaccine for poison ivy, and researchers are currently testing an urushiol patch to see how effective it is. The Medical Minute is a weekly health news feature produced by Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Articles feature the expertise of faculty physicians and staff and are designed to offer timely, relevant health information of interest to a broad audience. (Photo courtesy WedMD.com) http://www.explorejeffersonpa.com/the-medical-minute-easing-the-itch-of-poison-ivy-poison-oak/

Scripture Rocks Heritage Park Wins Prestigious PA Museums Award May 11, 2018 12:40 am· BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – The Jefferson County History Center recently received the PA Museums prestigious S. K. Stevens award for the Scripture Rocks Heritage Park at the organization’s annual meeting and awards ceremony on April 16, in Bellefonte. (Photo: Ken Burkett, JCHS Executive Director receiving the S. K Stevens award from Rusty Baker, PA Museums Director.) This award is in honor of Sylvester K. Stevens (1904-1974) who was a noted Pennsylvania State Historian and, from 1956 to 1972, executive director of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. PA Museums presents S. K. Stevens Awards to those projects that have won a national award from both the American Association of State and Local History and a PA Museums Special Achievement Award. In addition to the honor, the JCHS also received a $500.00 award. Scripture Rocks Heritage Park serves to preserve the legacy of Douglas M. Stahlman, his dedicated rocks, and to make the history of the man’s legacy accessible to all who are interested in his story and in his impact on the Brookville area. Stahlman was an eccentric, reclusive preacher, and a self-proclaimed prophet who was born and raised in Jefferson County in the mid-nineteenth century and resided in Brookville from 1907 to 1915. Central to Stahlman’s messianic project are the so-called “Scripture Rocks,” a collection of over 500 “dedicated” rocks – many of which are inscribed with Biblical verses and spiritual commentary – dispersed in various locations around the wooded hillsides surrounding Brookville in Jefferson County. The park is located on Route 28, 1/8 mile south of I-80 Exit 81. It is a free public access site where visitors can explore approximately 1.5 miles of trails. The park contains 65 large sandstone boulders which were engraved by Douglas M. Stahlman between 1910 and 1913. http://www.explorejeffersonpa.com/scripture-rocks-heritage-park-wins-prestigious-pa-museums-award/

Third-generation Jeep Wrangler production ends to make way for new pickup Fox News Jeep The last of the third-generation Jeep Wranglers rolled off the assembly line in Toledo, Ohio, on Friday to make way for production of the automaker’s upcoming pickup. (Jeep) More than 2 million of the model – codenamed JK – have been built at the facility since 2006, making it one of the brand’s most successful models. The addition of the first four-door Wrangler Unlimited that year driving sales of the rugged off-roader to new heights. (Jeep) Jeep began assembling an all-new JL Wrangler late last year at a nearby facility, but kept the old plant running for a few months to keep up with demand during the transition. It will now be retooled to produce a new Wrangler-based pickup that could be called the Scrambler when it goes on sale next year. Grow Your Small Business Small businesses are the backbone of our community. That’s why we’re proud of the relationships we build with small businesses like Shell Restoration. Click For More Info Sponsored by First Commonwealth Bank The final JK Wrangler was a fully-loaded Rubicon model that will remain in the company’s collection. 2018 JEEP WRANGLER TEST DRIVE: SEE VIDEO ; http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2018/04/27/third-generation-jeep-wrangler-production-ends-to-make-way-for-new-pickup.html

5 Mistakes You’re Probably Making When You Cook Eggs PureWow letters@purewow.com (Lindsay Champion)3/6/2018 Slide 1 of 6: If your hard-boiled egg yolks are gray, you’re not timing them properly. “Laziness is the evil empire,” Korbee says. Instead of winging it, follow these rules exactly: Drop the eggs in boiling water for 8 to 11 minutes, then put them into an ice bath immediately. Chill them in the fridge. “I like eight-minute eggs, but the yolk will still be a little gelatinous, just like my man Yoda,” he jokes. RELATED: 7 Dinners You Can Make This Week with a Dozen Eggs Previous SlideNext SlideNext Gallery Full screen 1/6 SLIDES © TripAdvisor 5 Mistakes You’re Probably Making When You Cook Eggs No matter how many eggs we flip, fry, poach or scramble, they never look (or, let’s be honest, taste) as good as they do on our brunch plate. So we’re consulting the egg guru: Chef Nick Korbee of the popular NYC restaurant Egg Shop (and author of the new cookbook of the same name) is here to help us up our yolk game by avoiding these mistakes. Read his top tips then whip up one of these amazing egg recipes for breakfast, lunch or dinner. SEE SLIDES ; http://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/tipsandtricks/5-mistakes-you’re-probably-making-when-you-cook-eggs/ss-BBA6iQE?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=HPCDHP

Do not like Mayo. Need Miracle Whip and Ketchup would be better. I have put Miracle Whip and Ketchup on my hamburgers for years

UPDATE: America votes in favor of 'mayochup' Americans have spoken Share Updated: 11:32 AM EDT Apr 12, 2018 Video Player is loading. New idea from Heinz: Mayochup by WTAE US UPDATE 4/16/2018: You did it, America. The people have voted and "mayochup" will officially be coming to the U.S., according to the Heinz Twitter account. Now, what should it be called? ORIGINAL STORY 4/12/2018: Mayonnaise and ketchup are two of the the most tried and true condiments you can rely on. And when it comes to these two diner staples, people have been mixing 'em up create the perfect tangy-yet-creamy sauce for ages. So, why not take out the middle man and bottle it? Heinz has apparently already done that. Recently, folks online have discovered that bottled "mayochup" already exists, though it's only available for purchase in the Middle East, according to Delish. And while some folks are totally on board with the pre-made concoction, others think it's just peak laziness. The debate on whether or not bottled mayochup is worthy of store shelves caught Heinz's attention, and the company took to Twitter to let the people decide. So cast your vote, and if mayochup lovers don't turn out in droves, you can always do it the old-fashioned way, by mixing the two up on a plate like your grandma taught you. SEE VIDEO AND TWEETS ; http://www.wtae.com/article/mayochup-heinz/19754646

Food 10 melty, cheesy sandwiches to celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day Apr. 11, 2018 at 3:19 PM Kendra V. Lico TODAY When it comes to comfort food, a great grilled cheese might just be the ultimate meal. But what's the trick to making an absolutely perfect sandwich? These crispy, melty, buttery and cheesy sandwiches are quick to assemble, easy to make and even better to eat. This grilled cheese hack is EVERYTHING Play Video - 1:17 The best part? They can all be easily customized with an endless variety of cheeses, toppings and fillings to satisfy sweet and savory cravings. Try some of these classic and creative recipes next time you're craving a quick and comforting breakfast, lunch, dinner or indulgent snack. Giant Pull-Apart Grilled Cheese Justin Chapple Nathan Congleton / TODAY Rating: 3.5 undo. (2 rated) Cook time: 15 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Servings: 8 Get the recipe How did we not think of this before? Pull-apart rolls are an excellent way to make a quick and easy batch of bite-size sandwiches. Assemble these cheesy bites ahead of the party so you'll have plenty of time to hang out with the guests. Grilled Cheese Egg-in-a-Hole Grace Parisi Rating: 3.8 undo. (5 rated) Cook time: 15 minutes Servings: 1 Get the recipe This one awesome dish is so much greater than the sum of its very few parts. For an added burst of flavor, swap out the Monterey Jack for spicy Pepper Jack or chipotle Gouda, or use marble–rye or multi-grain for the white bread. Pig candy pumpkin grilled cheese Jeff Mauro TODAY Rating: Be the first to rate! undo. ( rated) Get the recipe Take everything you thought you knew about grilled cheese and throw it out the window. This sandwich breaks all the rules! It combines sweet and salty candied bacon with fresh apple, creamy pumpkin and savory Gruyere cheese between two crispy slices of nutty, multigrain bread. Grown Up PB & J Grilled Cheese Brandi Milloy Nathan Congleton / TODAY Rating: Be the first to rate! undo. ( rated) Servings: 1 Get the recipe Combine two classic sandwiches into one amazing dish with this peanut butter and jelly and grilled cheese mash-up. Mild, creamy Brie pairs perfectly with nutty peanut butter and sweet jam. Super-Luxe Croque Monsieur (French-style grilled cheese) Grace Parisi Grace Parisi / TODAY Rating: 4 undo. (5 rated) Cook time: 20 minutes Prep time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Get the recipe Croque Monsieur is France's super-luxurious answer to America's much beloved grilled cheese sandwich. And, like its American counterpart, the variations are endless. In addition to, or in place of, the ham, add sautéed mushrooms, wilted greens, crumbled chorizo or even kimchee. For cheese, try imported Fontina, Manchego, Comté or Emmental Swiss. Jeff Mauro's Perfect Grilled Cheese with Ham Jeff Mauro Shutterstock Rating: 3.7 undo. (29 rated) Get the recipe The perfect grilled cheese sandwich starts with, of course, the cheese. Instead of going just for American, use a "trinity of cheeses": provolone, American and sharp cheddar. Start with mustard, spreading it crust-to-crust, layer the cheese (American in the middle!), ribbon the ham to create height and spread the outside of the bread with mayo to create that perfectly golden crust. Carson Daly's Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches Carson Daly Nathan Congleton / TODAY Rating: Be the first to rate! undo. ( rated) Cook time: 10 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 Get the recipe Carson Daly created this sandwich as a nod to his favorite cheese shop in Santa Monica, California (where he was born and raised) that hosted beer pairings with different grilled cheeses. Carson says, "I always found the idea simple and delicious, because beer and cheese is such a classic combo. This is one of my favorite pairings, perfect for game days. I like to serve these with a Belgium-style Tripel beer." The Cuban "Media Noche" Grilled Cheese Frederic Delaire Rating: 5 undo. (3 rated) Cook time: 10 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 Get the recipe Make a satisfying grilled cheese sandwich for breakfast or brunch! This sandwich is a play on a traditional Cuban media noche sandwich and a French croque madame. Delicious, savory and comforting — this is truly a fantastic way to elevate the classic grilled cheese sandwich. Caramelized Cream Cheese-Strawberry Brioche Frederic Delaire Rating: 4.8 undo. (6 rated) Servings: 4 Get the recipe This recipe shows how versatile a grilled cheese sandwich really is. It's a sweet and elegant take on the classic grilled cheese that looks beautiful and tastes even better. Serve it for dessert or start the day on a sweet note at breakfast. Three-Cheese Grilled Cheese Siri Daly TODAY Rating: 3 undo. (8 rated) Cook time: 10 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 Get the recipe According to Siri Daly, "the combination of a good cheddar and mozzarella makes for the gooiest, meltiest grilled cheese ever." Try dipping a corner of her classic sandwich in homemade tomato soup! https://www.today.com/food/11-crisp-melty-sandwiches-national-grilled-cheese-day-t126867

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You Need to Stop Throwing Away Eggshells. Here's Why. Taste of Home By Joann Pann, Freelance Writer2 days ago Why you should put eggshells in your coffee TODAY :00 (Via TODAY) Maybe it's just good old-fashioned thriftiness, but these days it falls on us all to take a second look at things we might have thrown away yesteryear. (It's one of the saving secrets we learned from Grandma!) With this in mind, we've collected a few uses for that staple of trashcans everywhere: the egg shell. © Provided by Taste of Home eggshells 1. Fertilize the Garden Rinse and remove the clear inner membrane of eggshells. Store dry eggshells in a large, secure container. We promise it won't stink. (If you're eating these tasty omelettes regularly, the jar will fill up quickly!) Mash them down to fine bits with a steel or wooden spoon. Then you can load up on eggshells again. Once the spring temperatures soften the soil, you can sprinkle and mix the ground eggshells you've been saving into your garden for a great source of calcium carbonate for the soil. An added bonus: they reduce soil acidity. Here's 9 more ways to grow a greener backyard. 2. Create a Non-Toxic Abrasive Cleaner You vowed to steer clear of powdered household and industrial cleaners (goodbye, Ajax!) but have no clue what to use instead of these powerful chemicals. We spotted a non-toxic and gentle-on-your-nose cleaner on RealFoodRN.com. Firstly, collect the eggshells of about a dozen eggs. Once you're ready to prepare the cleaner, wash the eggshells and line them up on a baking sheet. Dry the shells outside in the sun or on low heat in the oven for a few minutes. Use a mortar and pestle, coffee grinder or high-speed blender to blend into a fine paste. You should have about 1 cup of powder. In a mason jar, add 3 cups baking soda to the eggshell powder. To clean, just mix the powder with vinegar (or water). Use this formula on pots and pans (with baked-on food), shower doors (with months of gunk), toilet bowl rings and grout. Try 50 clever ways to clean with baking soda. 3. Start the Herb Garden of Your Dreams Daydream about covering every inch of your winter home with happy, green indoor plants? Here's one step to realizing that dream. For your next weekend brunch, cook up a super yummy egg dish (eggs benedict casserole is always a winner). When cracking each egg, cut the top of the shell and pour the egg out of the shell to preserve most of the length of the eggshell. Gently rinse before storing. Remember to save the egg carton—this is where your herb starter plants will grow. Once the shells have dried, use a sharp needle or awl to poke a hole in the bottom of each (for water drainage). Place an eggshell in each carton divot. Fill each most of the way with soil. Place seeds into soil, according to seed-sowing instructions. Mist soil with spray bottle and keep carton in full sun. Water regularly and keep an eye out for sprouts. Once it's time to transfer into a pot or garden, you can transplant as-is. Psst! Learn how to start your garden using Starbucks cups, here. 4. Remove Stains From Thermos If you use a metal thermos, you've totally experienced this problem: A brown film on the inside of your favorite beverage container. And no matter how hard you scrub, there's no diminishing the patina. Here's a solution…you guessed it: eggshells. Add a combination of warm or hot water and crushed eggshells about a third of the way. Close thermos and shake well for a few minutes. The mixture should help break down stains. 5. Make DIY Sidewalk Chalk Win the best mom award (for the millionth time, right?) and attempt homemade sidewalk chalk with these recipes from The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. The main ingredients are eggshells, flour and food coloring. We can promise it will be fun—but we can't promise it won't be messy. 6. Add to Coffee Grounds to Mellow Out Brew If your roommate (or husband) complains about the coffee being too bitter—but you still have a pound of coffee in the pantry, try this tried-and-true hack. Mix in a crumbled eggshell (that has been throughly rinsed in vinegar and then water, and dried) to the coffee grounds tomorrow morning. The eggshells, rich in alkaline calcium carbonate, help neutralize some of the coffee's acidity. Psst! Here are more surprising things to add to your cup o' joe. 7. Feed the Birds You can also be an incredible neighbor to your local birds with this great tip from Birds and Blooms. When you have enough eggshells to cover a baking tray, bake them at around 250 degrees until dry. They will be brittle enough to crush easily. Spread the mixture in a feeder or on the ground for birds to munch on. It's a great source of calcium for the birds—especially for females during the spring, prime time for laying eggs. With all these great ways to recycle empty eggshells, you're this much closer to a more sustainable household. SEE VIDEO ;

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SCIENCE 11 hours ago Photo of fiery bubble that stretches 65 feet in the air stuns the Internet By Jennifer Earl | Fox News A "rare" lava-dome fountain spews lava in Hawaii on October 11, 1969. (J.B. Judd/USGS) A red-hot bubble was caught on camera spewing out steaming hot lava 65 feet in the air -- and the Internet wants to know more. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) shared the picture on "Throwback Thursday" last week to highlight a "rare" lava-dome fountain that was spotted in Hawaii on October 11, 1969. "Dome fountain of episode 10, October 10–13, 1969, eruption of Kilauea Volcano," USGS tweeted. "Symmetrical dome fountains such as this are rare." Lava domes -- or volcanic domes -- vary in size and shape. They can reach up to 1,640 feet high, but typically stay within ranges of 30 to 320 feet, according to the USGS. They're also pretty common. They're formed by viscous (gooey) magma that piles up around the opening of the volvano, also known as the "vent," according to research compiled by Oregon State. "Like lava flows, they typically do not have enough gas or pressure to erupt explosively, although they may sometimes be preceded or followed by explosive activity," Oregon State explained in a blog post. "However, unlike lava flows, the lava that forms domes is often to thick and sticky to flow very far, and thus instead pile up thick and high around the vent." This 1969 dome developed during the eruption of Mauna Ulu -- a volcanic cone in the eastern rift zone of the active Kīlauea volcano, the youngest on the island. Lava flowed fairly consistently in the location from May 24, 1969 to July 22, 1974. "[It was] the longest-lasting and most voluminous eruption on Kīlauea's flank in at least 2200 years," according to USGS, noting that the eruption stretched a total of 1,774 days. Over that time period, a shocking 350 million cubic meters of lava was produced. That's enough to fill "140,000 Olympic-size swimming pools," LiveScience noted. But Mauna Ulu's record-long eruption has since been beat. Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō, another volcanic cone on Kīlauea's east rift, has been pouring out lava for the past 35 years, starting in 1983. "[It] ranks as the longest and most voluminous known outpouring of lava from Kīlauea Volcano's East Rift Zone in more than 500 years," USGS says. "Lava fountains and flows have profoundly altered the landscape and repeatedly challenged residents with lava inundation." While Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō is impressive, it's still overshadowed by Mauna Ulu, as the location of that volcanic cone is more easily seen. "The Mauna Ulu eruption was more accessible to the public, with a viewing platform established at one point to observe a lava lake in the crater," USGS said. The sight has certainly wowed the Internet, with hundreds liking the image and several commenting on the photo on Twitter. "I had no idea...very sci-fi!" one user wrote. "This is so sexy," another added. SEE TWEET ; http://www.foxnews.com/science/2018/04/04/photo-fiery-bubble-that-stretches-65-feet-in-air-stuns-internet.html

Presentation to Highlight Local Landmark, Scripture Rocks DuBOIS – Executive Director of the Jefferson County History Center Kenneth Burkett will offer a presentation on Scripture Rocks, at Penn State DuBois at Noon on Tuesday, April 10, in the campus library, located on the second floor of the Hiller Building. The constellation of large stones outside of Brookville were long ago inscribed with biblical passages. This event is free and open to the public. Burkett will present the life story of Douglas Monroe Stahlman, who inscribed the rocks, and explore his personal 'divine calling' during the early 1900’s. Through the rocks themselves, and Stahlman's personal journal, Burkett attempts to understand the carver's perception of religion with a slightly different twist. The Scripture Rocks Recording project was jointly initiated by the Jefferson County History Center and the North Fork Chapter 29 of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology in 2009, and funded in part by the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission. Its purpose is to rediscover, document, and map the Scripture Rocks in order to provide a permanent record to help save them for the future, and to develop plans for Scripture Rocks Heritage Park. In addition to working as the executive director of the Jefferson County History Center in Brookville, PA, Burkett is a field associate archaeologist with the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh. He is best known for his extensive work on the Late Prehistoric Fishbasket Village Sites in Clarion and Armstrong Counties, and petroglyph studies within the Allegheny River Basin. Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 3/21/2018 07:29:00 PM 0 comments

Home / Odd News Taiwan's 8-hour rainbow declared world's longest-lasting by Guinness By Ben Hooper | March 16, 2018 at 12:03 PM .tw_if iframe{vertical-align: bottom;} March 16 (UPI) -- Guinness World Records is officially recognizing a rainbow recorded by a university in Taiwan as the longest-lasting on record, appearing for 8 hours, 58 minutes. The record-keeping organization announced a ceremony is being planned for Saturday at Taipei's Chinese Culture University, where professors in the Department of Atmospheric Science documented the Nov. 30, 2017, rainbow. One of the professors, Chou Kun-hsuan, said the rainbow was visible from 6:57 a.m. until 3:55 p.m., smashing the record set by a 1994 rainbow in Wetherby, England, that lasted for 6 hours. "It was amazing... It felt like a gift from the sky... It's so rare!" Chou told the BBC in December, when the university announced it was submitting evidence of the rainbow to Guinness. The ceremony Saturday is expected to be attended by CCU professors and students as well as members of the Guinness World Records committee, Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau chief, the Taipei City Tourism Bureau director and the director of the Yangming Mountain National Park Service. SEE VIDEO ; https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2018/03/16/Taiwans-8-hour-rainbow-declared-worlds-longest-lasting-by-Guinness/1211521215903/?utm_source=sec&utm_campaign=sl&utm_medium=11

California woman sues state for not acknowledging Bigfoot's existence by ALEXANDRA LEHNERT, KMPH Tuesday, February 20th 2018 FILE - Bigfoot. (MGN) CRESTLINE, Calif. (KMPH) - Claudia Ackley says enough is enough. She spent a good chunk of her life not believing in Bigfoot -- until she had a sighting. Then she says she had a few more. The latest happened in March 2017. She was hiking with her daughters near Lake Arrowhead, when her youngest daughter stopped dead in her tracks. It didn't take Ackley long to find out why. “I had bear spray in my hand and when that happened, I told my daughters, 'Just slowly turn around and do not panic, do not run.' And we slowly turned around and walked away," said Ackley. She and her daughters say they came face to face with Bigfoot. Three of them. When she called park services, Ackley says they didn't believe her. She says they told her what she saw must have been a bear. “I just felt ashamed at that point. I just felt, why? I need to do something. This is not right,” said Ackley. So, she filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the state Natural Resources Agency. She says they have been careless in their duty by not acknowledging the existence of the Bigfoot species. "We all go out in the woods. We all go hiking, camping, hunting. We know that we might run into a bear, a snake, we know that. We are aware, so we have the choice to go out there. Let’s tell them the whole truth and let’s say there’s Sasquatch out there. There’s the possibility something could happen to you as well. Let the people have the choice to make their own choice, whether they want to encounter one," said Ackley. Bigfoot lawsuit by Sinclair Broadcast Group on Scribd She is not alone. Sanger Paranormal Society's Jeffrey Gonzales says he's spoken with her. "People who are witnessing these creatures are normal people. People who don’t want to be on TV, who have regular lives, who take their kids to school, who work 8 (a.m.) to 5 (p.m.), but have witnessed something that is not normal, and finally have someone to call and talk to about this," said Gonzales. He has been studying the species for years and believes it's time something like this happens. As for Ackley, she says since the filing, life hasn't been easy. "This has been really hard on me and my family. But I am glad that my daughter can see that when their mom believes in something, she will fight for what is right. I'm not alone There are a lot of people that are supporting me. But I am standing alone, doing this. But I'm saying we need help. Let’s do something about this. It's time," said Ackley. Her first day in court will be March 19. SEE VIDEOS, TWEET ; http://wjactv.com/news/offbeat/california-woman-sues-state-for-not-acknowledging-bigfoots-existence

Explorers find 119-year-old shipwreck at the bottom of Lake Erie FOX News Robert Gearty12 hrs ago © Fox News A 119-year-old shipwreck has been found at the bottom of Lake Erie. The wooden steam barge Margaret Olwill sank in 50 feet of water during a nor’ester in 1899. Eight people died, including the captain, his wife and their 9-year-old son. The National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo announced the discovery on Thursday. “It was a major disaster back in 1899 when it sank,” shipwreck hunter Rob Ruetschele said, according to The Toledo Blade. Ruetschele, a member of Cleveland Underwater Exploerers, said he thought he found the Olwill in 1989. Sonar later showed that what he had discovered was a heap of rocks near a sunken tree trunk. http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/explorers-find-119-year-old-shipwreck-at-the-bottom-of-lake-erie/ar-BBKltpU?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=HPCDHPHe continued the quest, using historical records to map a 60-square mile search area off Ohio. “I dove in the night I found it,” he said, according to the paper. The Olwill was hauling 900 tons of limestone to Cleveland when it sank. The four survivors clung to floating wreckage and were tossed by Lake Erie’s waves for hours, Fox 8 Cleveland reported. One man was described as “more dead than alive” when he was rescued, according to the station. Rescuers tried to save another man but he was too weak from exposure to grab a rope that was tossed to him and drowned.

Dog showers are the latest home trend — and they're surprisingly practical The things we do for our pets ... by Julie Pennell / Mar.14.2018 / 1:35 PM ET / Source: TODAY They look happy!Jeff Herr; Courtesy Harrison Design / Courtesy Harrison Design Ask any pet owner and they'll tell you: Furry friends are just as much a part of the family as actual humans. And this interior design trend proves it. A recent New York Times report pointed out that there’s a growing demand for designated showers for dogs in homes. Yes, you read that right: dog showers. Instead of giving pups a bath in the regular tub, some are opting to build a separate shower just for their pooch. As excessive as it might sound, it does make sense. William Harrison, principal architect of Harrison Design, said his firm has been designing dog showers for clients for many years. “In the beginning, some clients asked us to design a shower with a higher platform so they could more comfortably wash their dog,” he told TODAY Home. “Now it’s morphed into a highly desired feature.” The appeal of a dog shower is usually for bigger breeds, not Yorkies, he explained. The steps make it easy for Titan to get up on his washstand, and the shower features professional-level equipment. (Architecture: Harrison Design) David Christensen; Courtesy Harrison Design “You try bathing a big dog at home; it’s a big mess! Not only is the dog unhappy in the tub, but the suds, fur and water get everywhere," Harrison said. It can also be unsafe as wet dogs can get hurt trying to jump out of a slippery bathtub. Most people add their dog showers to a mudroom or laundry room, and it’s actually not that costly to add a plumbing line to those areas, said Hannah Crowell of Nashville’s Crowell & Co. Interiors and a Trulia Design Panelist. Crowell is so into the idea of dog showers, she’s actually adding one to her home for her two retrievers. “I am almost more excited about the dog shower than I am about my own bathroom,” she told TODAY. Little kids and their big dogs make a delightful pair 00:43 Her pups love digging holes in her backyard, so they’re always covered in dirt. “I would much rather bathe them in a designated dog shower than have them track mud all through the home,” she said, adding that with a dog shower, the mess is contained and you don’t have to worry about doing a deep clean of the bathtub afterwards. Obviously a dog shower can be handy for those who have dogs, but does it won't hurt the resale value of a home if prospective buyers don’t have pets. “I truly think that a dog shower only adds to the value of the home,” she said. “Even if you don’t have pets, a dog shower can be used for many other practical uses, like rinsing off dirty kids or muddy boots, and are great for easy cleanup from messy craft projects.” Great for Fido and your bottom line! SEE RELATED VIDEO ; https://www.today.com/home/dog-showers-new-home-trend-t125012

Volkswagen 1 day ago The Volkswagen Beetle will soon be squashed By Gary Gastelu | Fox News Volkswagen to end Beetle line of cars Volkswagen announced their plans to discontinue the vintage Beetle. Volkswagen is exterminating the Beetle. The automaker’s head of research and development, Frank Welsch, has confirmed that the brand’s iconic compact car will not be replaced when the current model ends production. The executive broke the news to Autocar at the Geneva Motor Show, telling the publication that "two or three generations is enough now." ARE YOU FOLLOWING FOX NEWS AUTOS ON FACEBOOK YET? Welsch said that the Beetle was "made with history in mind but you can't do it five times and have a new new new Beetle". The New Beetle resurrected the legendary nameplate in 1997. (VW) Instead, the VW lineup’s “heritage” slot will be filled by the upcoming electric Microbus, which blends retro styling with a high-tech battery-powered drivetrain that promises long, strange 300 mile trips between charges when it goes on sale in 2021. Welsh didn’t say when the Beetle is kicking the bucket, but it’s been on sale since 2012, so it could be nearing the end of its lifecycle. Or not. The “New” Beetle that preceded it was sold between 1997 and 2011, while the original was in production for over six decades. SEE VIDEOS : http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2018/03/08/volkswagen-beetle-will-soon-be-squashed.html

This dog was returned to the shelter for being 'too nice.' We think she's perfect by Arin Greenwood / Mar.06.2018 / 5:06 PM ET / Source: TODAY On Monday, Helena the dog's former owner gave her up to an animal shelter in Atlanta, Georgia. The reason given? Helena is just "too nice." "Yes, she really was returned for being too nice," LifeLine Animal Project spokesperson Karen Hirsch told TODAY in an email. "It was obvious the gentleman was looking for a guard/protection dog. He also suggested she be adopted by a woman 'because they are more into that petting stuff.'" Helena was given up to the shelter for being "too nice." LifeLine Animal Project There's zero evidence suggesting that men don't like "that petting stuff" as much as women. But, the former owner is right about Helena being a complete and utter marshmallow. In fact, Helena is such an agreeable and easygoing dog that even while her former owner was in the process of turning her over to the shelter, "she just sat on a staff member's feet thunking her tail on the floor," Hirsch said. "She just wants attention. If you stop petting her, she will request you continue." So eager is she to be nearby people she adores, Helena's earned the nickname "Velcro dog." "She sticks to your side like Velcro," Hirsch said. Helena "will request you continue" petting her if you stop, said LifeLie Animal Project spokesperson Karen Hirsch. LifeLine Animal Project Helena's sweet nature is more evidence of how inherently good dogs are. She came into the shelter this past summer after being picked up as a stray. Hirsch describes Helena's condition at the time as "malnourished and not in the best shape." But her darling personality still shone through. Helena, who is about 4 years old, was adopted in October by the person who brought her back this week. Hirsch can't say why this person thought Helena might make a good guard dog, given that her chief characteristic is being such a complete and utter lovebug. It perhaps has something to do with Helena having a blocky-shaped head, which some people mistakenly believe means she will be ill-tempered. "People judge dogs based on their appearances way too often," Hirsch said. "You cannot judge a book by its cover!" LifeLine Animal Project is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Email adoptions@fultonanimalservices.com for more information about Helena. LifeLine Animal Project Instead, you should judge Helena by how she's come to be known: a perfect little Velcro dog whose key aim in life is to be in close proximity to the ones she loves. "She wants to be the center of your world all the time," Hirsch said. "Ideally, we want her to go to a home where she can be smothered in love. And where someone can be the soft side to her Velcro." Here is Helena's adoption listing. LifeLine Animal Project is based in Atlan SEE A RELATED VIDEO ; https://www.today.com/pets/dog-returned-shelter-being-too-nice-just-wants-love-t124558

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