Nine percent of the Western Hemisphere’s mammals—and up to 40 percent in some regions—may not be able to outpace climate change. “I think it’s important to point out that in the past when climates have changed—between glacial and interglacial periods when species ranges contracted and expanded—the landscape wasn’t covered with agricultural fields, four-lane highways and parking lots, so species could move much more freely across the landscape,” says Joshua Lawler, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at University of…
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Crime Prevention Week: Lacombe Police Service and Blackfalds RCMP focus on important community issues
crime - Yahoo! News Search Results16 May 2012 | 12:09 pmCrime prevention week is back once again. As summer slowly creeps into Alberta, police have some new priorities when it comes to protecting and serving their communities. -
Man shot, killed in S.F.'s Visitacion Valley
San Francisco Bay Area and California Crime News — — SFGate16 May 2012 | 11:01 amA man was shot and killed in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley neighborhood early Wednesday, authorities said. Officers arrived on the 1700 block of Sunnydale Avenue just after midnight and found the mortally wounded,... -
Thrilling
Dumb Criminals13 May 2012 | 7:25 pm“I couldn’t dance if my life depended on it.” Yes, I do believe dance is a dying art. Just look at the New Jersey fist pump. I dare you all to go to da clubb and start breaking out some grand jetés and pas de cheval. Speaking of awkward dancing situations, a man in Idaho was [...] Related posts: Dumb Criminals Ink Something we haven’t seen in a while: tattoos. Actually, we... And I Thought Flat Irons Were Harmful Why do girls always fall for the jerks? Is it... You Make Me Nervous, So… First dates are traumatic. Dating, in general, is such a... -
Today I Become Juror 885
Criminal Defense6 May 2012 | 6:27 pmIt will be my third time. The first time I got as far as being brought down to a criminal courtroom and after answering in the affirmative that I knew almost the entire list of names of lawyers and law enforcement officers read off by the judge, he looked over (having not seen me enter the courtroom), and said "get out of here." My second time was in the civil division, and for some reason, by 11:00 that day it was determined that none of the civil lawyers wanted to go to trial. Today I'm back in criminal. Last time was I think 15 years ago. This time there's a chance that someone I used to…
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Holy Kaw!
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Mammals may not get to cool climates in time
16 May 2012 | 12:09 pmNine percent of the Western Hemisphere’s mammals—and up to 40 percent in some regions—may not be able to outpace climate change. “I think it’s important to point out that in the past when climates have changed—between glacial and interglacial periods when species ranges contracted and expanded—the landscape wasn’t covered with agricultural fields, four-lane highways and parking lots, so species could move much more freely across the landscape,” says Joshua Lawler, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at University of… -
Time of year matters for vitamin D risk
16 May 2012 | 12:08 pmWhen considering a patient’s blood vitamin D levels, it may be best to consider a lower threshold for concern, as well as the time of year. "In evaluating health risk," the University of Washington researchers conclude, "season-specific targets for Vitamin D blood concentration may be more appropriate than a static target when evaluating patients health risk." Full story at Futurity. More research news from top universities. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
The (not so correct) anatomy of sea life
16 May 2012 | 11:52 amMarine biology, scharine schiology. Pleated Jeans skips scientific facts for its series of sea life diagrams. Via Pleated Jeans. (H/T @laughingsquid) Laughing is good for you. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
The mechanics of eclipses [infographic]
16 May 2012 | 9:11 amWhen the moon passes in front of sun, as viewed from Earth, the eclipse that occurs is visible from a narrow path on Earth that corresponds to the location of the moon's shadow. During a total solar eclipse, this path is known as the path of totality. WARNING: Never look directly at the sun during an eclipse with a telescope or your unaided eye. Severe eye damage can result and scientists use special filters to safely view the sun. Via Space. The view from space. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Clean air improves heart health, Olympics show
16 May 2012 | 8:39 amUsing the 2008 Beijing Olympics as a lab, researchers found evidence that even short-term reduction in air pollution exposure improves a person’s cardiovascular health. “Beijing is one of the most polluted cities in the world, and the Chinese government had proposed to reduce pollution levels to be comparable to other Olympic host cities,” says USC Professor Junfeng (Jim) Zhang. “We wanted to take advantage of such a huge intervention and look at what happens to people biologically.” Full story at Futurity. More research news from top universities. Permalink |…
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crime - Yahoo! News Search Results
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Crime Prevention Week: Lacombe Police Service and Blackfalds RCMP focus on important community issues
16 May 2012 | 12:09 pmCrime prevention week is back once again. As summer slowly creeps into Alberta, police have some new priorities when it comes to protecting and serving their communities. -
Rudy Giuliani Still Egregiously Wrong On Crime
16 May 2012 | 8:28 amThe former mayor strikes his one note, off-key, once again. -
$200,000 reward in slaying is Crime Stoppers' largest ever
16 May 2012 | 12:23 am$200,000 reward in slaying is Crime Stoppers' largest ever Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 09:19 p.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2012 The unsolved slaying of a Texas Medical Center student has led Crime Stoppers of Houston to offer a $200,000 reward, the largest ever from any ... -
Crime alerts for Sun Valley and eight other L.A. neighborhoods
15 May 2012 | 2:03 pmCrime reports are up significantly for the latest week in nine L.A. neighborhoods, according to an analysis of LAPD data by the Los Angeles Times’ Crime L.A. database. Seven neighborhoods reported a significant increase in violent crime. Sun Valley (A)... -
Gwent crime figures drop again
15 May 2012 | 7:48 amThe latest Crime figures released by the Home Office today show that overall crime in Gwent dropped again, with the reduction being the joint largest in England and Wales.
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San Francisco Bay Area and California Crime News — — SFGate
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Man shot, killed in S.F.'s Visitacion Valley
16 May 2012 | 11:01 amA man was shot and killed in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley neighborhood early Wednesday, authorities said. Officers arrived on the 1700 block of Sunnydale Avenue just after midnight and found the mortally wounded,... -
Bicyclist killed by hit-and-run driver in Dublin
16 May 2012 | 10:57 amA bicyclist was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Dublin, police said Wednesday. The crash happened on Dougherty Road between Fall Creek Road and Willow Creek Drive about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, police said. A... -
Pedestrian killed by train was Fremont man, 73
16 May 2012 | 10:51 amA pedestrian struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Fremont was identified Wednesday as 73-year-old Inderjit Valia. Valia, who lived in Fremont, was hit by a southbound Capitol Corridor train at 1 p.m. Tuesday near... -
North Richmond drive-by victim is IDd
16 May 2012 | 4:00 amA man killed in a drive-by shooting in North Richmond has been identified as 22-year-old Orlando Yancy, authorities said. Yancy was shot near Fifth Street and Silver Avenue about 7:45 a.m. Monday, authorities said. A...
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Dumb Criminals
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Thrilling
13 May 2012 | 7:25 pm“I couldn’t dance if my life depended on it.” Yes, I do believe dance is a dying art. Just look at the New Jersey fist pump. I dare you all to go to da clubb and start breaking out some grand jetés and pas de cheval. Speaking of awkward dancing situations, a man in Idaho was [...] Related posts: Dumb Criminals Ink Something we haven’t seen in a while: tattoos. Actually, we... And I Thought Flat Irons Were Harmful Why do girls always fall for the jerks? Is it... You Make Me Nervous, So… First dates are traumatic. Dating, in general, is such a... -
London Bridge
13 May 2012 | 7:17 pmSo this sounds like something straight out of Despicable Me. Which is great, because who doesn’t wanna read about those adorable eyeballed Twinkie-like creatures? LOSERS, that’s who. Losers also steal odd things, especially in the Czech Republic. Oh, those Czechs. According to The Telegraph, metal thieves managed to dismantle and steal a 10-ton bridge. And not [...] Related posts: Hey, I Have One Just Like That! Note to My Inner Criminal Self: There are some things... Bucket List What’s on your bucket list? Slurping down live squid? Hitching... Make An Illegal U-Turn GPS’s are really… -
“Wow, I Can Get Sexual Too”
11 May 2012 | 9:19 pmGuess what, all you pubescent adolescents? Contrary to what they tell you in health class, it seems as though your raging hormones are here to stay. All the way up to nursing home age, so it seems. Now. 911 is an emergency help service, not an emergency “help” service. Just in case there was any doubt…which, [...] Related posts: Mother-In-Training Babysitting is not a bad job, in terms of the... “It’s An Intimate Get-Together” Some people can throw some crazy parties, right? I’m talking... Now Where Are The Dwarves? I could never pay someone to clean my house. -
Bucket List
11 May 2012 | 9:14 pmWhat’s on your bucket list? Slurping down live squid? Hitching a ride on the back of a stranger’s Harley? Participating in a good old-fashioned swordfight? OR all three simultaneously? However, if that’s too hardcore for you, bro….you can always just ride a unicycle in the nude. A middle-aged man in Houston can now take pride in [...] Related posts: Just Slept Through My Alarm… Sleeping on the job is probably never a good idea.... “You’ve Got Red On You” If you have a legitimate zombie apocalypse plan, congratulations. You... Not Even Once Admit it, you’ve always had the… -
Girl Power: You’re Doing It Wrong
29 Apr 2012 | 12:06 pmSadly, marriage isn’t forever anymore. Divorce isn’t forever either (Though I’m not suggesting Kim Kardashian was really that guy’s soulmate. Or anyone’s.). So what’s the solution? BURN IT ALL. According to Houston Press, a young woman starting by giving her husband a sensual massage, and ended by setting him afire. And not metaphorically. Turns out the [...] Related posts: Can You Say “Whipped”? Believe it or not, there is an endangered species of... Protection: You’re Doing It Wrong Some people say age is just a number….then again, is... Burning Passion Relationships…
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Criminal Defense
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Today I Become Juror 885
6 May 2012 | 6:27 pmIt will be my third time. The first time I got as far as being brought down to a criminal courtroom and after answering in the affirmative that I knew almost the entire list of names of lawyers and law enforcement officers read off by the judge, he looked over (having not seen me enter the courtroom), and said "get out of here." My second time was in the civil division, and for some reason, by 11:00 that day it was determined that none of the civil lawyers wanted to go to trial. Today I'm back in criminal. Last time was I think 15 years ago. This time there's a chance that someone I used to… -
Attack Of The Stupid Warrants
17 Apr 2012 | 5:00 amAny criminal defense lawyer in a city with an international airport has dealt with the guy who finds himself in the local lock up after passing through customs and being advised of the presence of an old arrest warrant.It's mostly the same story. Guy in his late 40's to 60's returns from vacation with his family and while junior and the misses get the "welcome home" from the person behind the glass and computer monitor, he gets a set of shiny silver bracelets.It's never because of an old murder, or rape, or other violent crime, and it's never because of something that happened in a major… -
You Pray For A Conviction While I Pray For These Things:
12 Apr 2012 | 6:28 amIt was a lone comment on one of the hundreds of stories announcing the arrest of George Zimmerman for the death of Trayvon Martin:"Now I pray for a conviction."That's nice. I pray that there is a conviction as well, as long as it's because there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt for whatever charge the jury considers.But I don't have all the evidence. Neither does Mark O'Mara, Zimmerman's wise choice as counsel. In fact, the evidence won't be fully developed until the witnesses are deposed (in Florida we get to take depositions of witnesses pre-trial), exhibits are produced, experts play… -
Wanna Get Famous Off Trayvon Martin?
27 Mar 2012 | 2:46 pmGot an email today. Subject line was "Trayvon Martin Media."In the past week, our phones have not stopped ringing with calls from TV & Producers asking for legal experts who can discuss the Trevyon Martin shooting. They want strong Florida Attorneys and if you are one of them, we should probably speak ASAP.Are you a strong Florida attorney? Well, are you?What does that even mean, and who makes that determination? You, I guess. A strong National Television & Radio appearance can bring to the attention of millions your legal expertise.What if you have no legal expertise? Nevermind, I know… -
Unintended Consequences, Again
21 Mar 2012 | 6:53 pmSo now here in Florida we have a dead black kid, killed by a neighborhood captain of crime watch white guy that has 911 on speed dial, and has the community - the country - in a rage over the fact that our "Stand your Ground" law caused the cops to decline an arrest.Stand Your Ground was passed by the Florida Legislature in an effort send a message that not only should guns be allowed everywhere, but that people should be allow to use them - to kill people - anywhere. The NRA supported it, NRA (and their money) loving legislators supported it, and the Governor signed it. Yeah, we all heard…
