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ALIBUT HERALD November 5, 2009

Predator vs. Prey Album: International Photography Contest 2009

I love how the National Geographic Photography Contests can inspire the amateur photographer in any viewer. Anhinga surfaces with an unsuspecting catch, taken in the wetlands of Melbourne, Florida. VIEW ALL: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/photo-contest/2009-themes?startgallery=1

GLOWING ANIMALS: Pictures of Beasts Shining for Science

FIND OUT WHY & VIEW MORE: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/05/photogalleries/glowing-animal-pictures/

Archaic Yellow Pages Phone Books: Get off the Distribution List before November 19!!!

Swimming the Green GPS Seas: 3rdWhale Mobile Interview

Since June 2009, Yellow Pages Group offers to residential consumers a Custom Delivery program which allows them to select their Yellow Pages™ directories and/or to be removed from the distribution list. To access this program, consult www.ypg.com/deli very

Coral 'Cryobank' Saves Reef Species

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Vancouver Software Company 3 Whale, a leader in sustainability and mobility created iPhone App to help you locate local green businesses. Don’t miss the interview with CEO, Boyd Cohen. READ ON: http://www.earthtechling.com/2009/10/swimming-thegreen-gps-seas-3rdwhale-mobile-interview/ 3rd Whale Official Site: http://www.3rdwhale.com/ READ ON: http://www. theaustralia n.news.co m.au/story/ 0,25197,262 591625006786,00. html

SHOULD the Great Barrier Reef perish as a result of rising ocean temperatures and acidity levels, it appears scientists will have, at least, a small consolation prize.

Freediving World Record (Stunning VIDEO)

Earlier this year William Trubridge broke the freediving world record of 88 meters (that’s 288 feet) — without fins! The video of his feat is beautiful, and truly captures Trubridge’s zen mindset that makes him a master of the sport. VIEW: http://www.wendmag.com/blog/2009/10/31/extremesaturday-freediving-world-record/

Ontario’s New Plates Will Help

Ontario is going to introduce a new, green license plate, available exclusively for plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. And the benefits of the plates won’t just be aesthetic: READ ON: http://www.good.is/post/ontarios-new-plates-will-help/

Whale-Inspired Starship-Like Exhibition Space Will Float Around Asia in 2012

Here are the best images yet of "Fluid": the stunning whale-inspired floating pavilion being built for World Expo 2012 in Yeosu, South Korea. READ ON: http://current.com/items/91381451_starship-likeexhibition-space-will-float-around-asia-in-2012.htm

Galapagos Islands As Seen From Space

Rare Whale Gathering Sighted

A large group of a rarely sighted, mysterious species of whale has been seen off the coast of Antarctica. Approximately 60 Arnoux's beaked whales were seen and photographed frolicking on the surface in the Gerlache Strait. Few sightings of this enigmatic species are made in the wild, and even less in waters near to shore. READ ON: http://news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8340 000/8340706.stm

GLOWING CORAL PHOTO: Fluorescence Found to Aid Healing

VIEW ALL: http://internetpopculture.com/2009/09/14/galapagos-islandsas-seen-from-space/#more-897

Crabs Trade Sex for Protection

Female fiddler crabs mate with their neighbours in exchange for protection. The discovery of the sex-for-security trait helps to explain a surprising quirk: how it is that females defend their territory just as successfully as males despite their smaller claws. It is also the first known case of male and female neighbours teaming up to defend territory in any species, according to lead researcher Richard Milner of the Australian National University in Canberra. READ ON: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18103-crabstrade-sex-for-protection.html?DCMP=OTC-rss&nsref=online-news

Injured corals develop colorful glowing "scabs" to help themselves heal, a new study has found. READ ON: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/11/091 104-glowing-corals-antioxidants-picture.html

CELL SIZE AND SCALE Cool interactive website allows you to compare the size & scale of a grain of salt to influenza and think about that for a second…

http://learn.genetics.ut ah.edu/content/begin/c ells/scale/

Green Airline? Sounds Like an Oxymoron

16 Big Green Ideas To Be Thankful For

There’s a lot of talk about the airline industry trying to be more environmentally friendly. As you may already know, aviation currently accounts for 1.6% of global greenhouse emissions, but that number could grow larger if the industry goes unchecked. And so, the industry and many of its airlines are doing their part to move towards a lower footprint. Just last week it was announced that the International Air Transport Association (IATA) will approve biofuels for use on commercial flights by 2010. WATCH 1:13 MIN VIDEO OF “GREEN PLANE” IN THE MAKING: http://www.wendmag.com/blog/2009/10/27/southwest-airlines-goesgreen/

RARE PHOTOS: Giant Squid Eaten by Sperm Whale

It's the season of giving thanks, and these big ideas deserve gratitude. Click link below for explanation of each! 1. Green Blogosphere 2. Microfinance 3. Online Social Networking 4. Smart Grid 5. Renewable Energy Sources 6. Neutral Carbon Footprint Accounting 7. Reuse Economy 8. Freeganism 9. Farmers Markets 10. Sustainable Cities 11. Cradle-to-cradle Design 12. Birth Control 13. Less is More 14. Commuter Bikes & Electric Vehicles 15. Biomimicry 16. Inalienable Rights for Nature READ ON: http://planetgreen.discovery.com/workconnect/green-ideas-thankful.html

Giant Jellyfish Sink Fishing Trawler

Eating on the run, a female sperm whale carries the remains of a giant squid off the Bonin Islands, about 621 miles (1,000 kilometers) south of Tokyo, on October 15, 2009. READ ON & VIEW MORE PICS: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/10/photogalleries/gi ant-squid-sperm-whale-pictures/photo2.html

Giant Crack in Africa Formed in Just Days

A 10-tonne fishing trawler has been sunk by gigantic jellyfish (spanning 2 m diameter & weighing up to 200kg) off the east coast of Japan. READ ON: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/926106/giantjellyfish-sink-fishing-trawler

A crack in the Earth's crust – which could be the forerunner to a new ocean – ripped open in just days in 2005, a new study suggests. The opening, located in the Afar region of Ethiopia, presents a unique opportunity for geologists to study how midocean ridges form. Eventually it could reach the east coast of Ethiopia and fill up with seawater. "At some point, if that spreading and rifting continues, then that area will be flooded," says Ken Macdonald, a marine geophysicist at the University of California, Santa Barbara, who was not involved with the study. READ ON: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18114giant-crack-in-africa-formed-in-just-days.html

Know the Difference between a Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms Symptom

Cold

H1N1 Flu

Fever

Fever is rare with a cold.

Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the H1N1 flu.

Coughing

A hacking, productive (mucusproducing) cough is often present with a cold.

A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the H1N1 flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).

Aches

Slight body aches and pains can be part Severe aches and pains are common with the H1N1 flu. of a cold.

Stuffy Nose

Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.

Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.

Chills

Chills are uncommon with a cold.

60% of people who have the H1N1 flu experience chills.

Tiredness

Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.

Tiredness is moderate to severe with the H1N1 flu.

Sneezing

Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.

Sneezing is not common with the H1N1 flu.

Sudden Symptoms

Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.

The H1N1 flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.

Headache

A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.

A headache is very common with the H1N1 flu, present in 80% of flu cases.

Sore Throat

Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.

Sore throat is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.

Chest Discomfort

Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.

Chest discomfort is often severe with the H1N1 flu.

Archival Photo

Sablefish being hand fed by a visitor. Circa late 1970’s – Early 80’s?

http://www.tourismcares.org/save-our-sites/polling-options

Library News For more library news, book reviews, access to our online catalogue and much more, visit us on the aquanet: http://aquanet.vanaqua.org/IS/CRS/Lib/Pages/default.aspx Get your up-to-the minutes news via RSS feed from the library’s What’s new pages. Currently, there are two What’s new pages running a variety of interesting news feeds What’s New – Animals and Nature – for news about birds, reptiles, marine mammals, and places such as the Arctic http://aquanet.vanaqua.org/IS/CRS/Lib/Pages/WhatsNewAnimalsandNature.aspx What’s New – Business and General – for news about business, finance, tourism, visitor experience and marketing http://aquanet.vanaqua.org/IS/CRS/Lib/Pages/What%27sNewBGN.aspx News on Environmental conservation and education will soon be available via the Conservation Current http://aquanet.vanaqua.org/IS/CRS/Lib/ConservationCurrent/Pages/Default.aspx Did you know that the Library has access to over 100 journals and magazines?? At least 80 of these are available full text online. For a complete hyperlinked list, visit the library journals page on Aquanet: http://aquanet.vanaqua.org/IS/CRS/Lib/Pages/Journals.aspx As well, you can find new books and movies listed on this page of Aquanet: http://aquanet.vanaqua.org/IS/CRS/Lib/Pages/LibraryCatalogue.aspx

Events From Earth to Ocean: Stories from Gwaii Haanas Parks Canada has identified the waters around Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site (Queen Charlotte Islands) as a potential national marine conservation area reserve. To present the stories of Gwaii Haanas, Parks Canada has partnered with The Vancouver Aquarium to offer a unique speaker series open to the public. Participation is free, though seats are limited. Each engaging event allows audience members to explore a different aspect of the region and understand the benefits of its protection. Starting in September, join us to find out more about:

Session 3: Changing Seascape Monday November 16 Learn about ancient Haida villages, changing sea levels and how historical trade practices have all played a role in shaping today’s Gwaii Haanas. Session 4: Healthy oceans, healthy people Monday December 7 Whether it’s dining out or reporting a whale sighting, your actions can make a difference to our oceans. Join us for this special conclusion to find out what you can do to help

Each session takes place at The Vancouver Aquarium from 7 – 9 pm. Please enter at the AquaQuest Administrative Entrance.

To confirm your seat, email: [email protected] or call 604-659-3432. Please identify which session you would like to attend. Seating is limited.

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