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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Happy Halloween! | Horicon National Wildlife Refuge




Happy Halloween! (spiderweb photo by Ginny O'Brien)

A Good Thing - "Kindred" Preview | Star Wars Rebels



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New Kindle Oasis doesn't work well with water

It's 1 p.m. in the middle of a work day and I am taking a bath.

I'm testing the new $250 Kindle Oasis, the high-end e-reader from Amazon. After 10 years, the company has finally made a waterproof Kindle presumably so you can read at the beach, during a water-balloon fight, or in a tub.

http://money.cnn.com/2017/10/31/technology/gadgets/kindle-oasis-review/index.html

8 Tips for Boosting Revenue on the Top Offline Sales Day of the Year

Online shopping has become more popular, and is projected to grow even more so this holiday shopping season. According to a survey by Euclid, 42 percent of consumers plan to spend the bulk of their holiday budgets shopping online, up from 38 percent last year. But while Cyber Monday is projected to be the biggest shopping day of the year overall, the hottest shopping day for brick-and-mortar retailers is the day after Christmas.
Nearly two-thirds (63 percent) of consumers in the survey say they’re likely to shop in a physical store the day after Christmas, compared to 60 percent and 56 percent who plan to do so on Black Friday and Super Saturday, respectively. How can your retail store get its share of those customers and turn them into loyal patrons?

https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/10/replace-black-friday.html

Workplace touching: When it's OK, and when it's harassment

A handshake. A pat on the back. A hug. A shoulder rub.

When it comes to workplace contact, what's OK and what's not?

http://money.cnn.com/2017/10/31/pf/workplace-touch-harassment/index.html

iPhone X first impressions: The highs, lows and quirks

Will the iPhone X change your life for the better and usher you into the future, face first? Or is it just another smartphone with a giant screen and a strange little rectangle on top?

We've only had the phone since Monday morning. It's more than the few minutes of hands-on time reporters had when the device was launched, but a day is not enough time to fairly review the iPhone X. It's like deciding if you want to marry someone after one blind date.

http://money.cnn.com/2017/10/31/technology/gadgets/iphone-x-first-impressions/index.html

YouTube TV's big-screen app first look

Monday, October 30, 2017

Troi, Kira, and Dax talk about their action figures

Garrett Wang talks about having to turn down 7 of 9 on Star Trek Voyager

Jeri Ryan talks about working with Kate Mulgrew was difficult

Jeri Ryan and Garrett Wang talks about Bizarre Fan experiences



#StarTrek


'House of Cards' ending after Season 6

"House of Cards" will conclude after its sixth season, which is currently in production, a source close to production tells CNN.

The announcement comes less than one day after star Kevin Spacey was accused of sexual misconduct by an actor who says he was a minor at the time of the alleged incident.

http://money.cnn.com/2017/10/30/media/house-of-cards-canceled-netflix/index.html

The Key to Influencer Marketing Success is Targeting the Right Audience

So you’ve created an influencer marketing campaign. You found an influencer with tons of followers. You crafted the perfect message. You gained lots of impressions. But you didn’t notice any real results for your brand. So what went wrong? In many cases, the answer is that the brand didn’t target the right audience.
Small Business Trends recently had the opportunity to speak with consultant Shane Barker at Influencer Marketing Days in New York City’s Times Square. Barker has been in the influencer marketing space since its early days, helping brands turn those relationships with key individuals into actual sales and results.

https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/10/audience-of-the-influencer.html

Google CEO addresses hamburger emoji debate

The burger emoji is sparking some controversy online.

Google's version of the emoji on Android shows the cheese beneath the burger and above the bun. While the cheese placement isn't new, a writer and media analyst started a debate that went viral over the weekend over whether or not it should be placed on top or below the burger.

http://money.cnn.com/2017/10/30/technology/google-cheeseburger-emoji/index.html

AOC Portable 16-Inch Monitor Offers Options to Small Business Owners on the Go

If you are looking for a very slim, lightweight, and easy to use portable external monitor that is also affordable, the new AOC i1601fwux ticks all of those boxes. With people working outside of the office just as much as they do in it, portability is an important quality, even for an external monitor.
The i1601fwux is powered by a USB-C cable, which brings the 15.6 inch 1080p high-end IPS panel to life. This means you won’t have to lug additional cables to power the monitor.  Plug the single USB-C into your laptop and you are ready to go.

https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/10/aoc-i1601fwux-monitor.html

Why One Startup CEO Thinks Tech will Drive the Future of the Workforce

To build a competitive workforce in the future, we need to support the students of today. That’s particularly true for computer science, which traditionally hasn’t been part of the curriculum in many schools but will touch virtually every job in the future. Hadi Partovi is the founder of Code.org, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science and increasing participation by women and underrepresented minorities. The organization works directly with school districts to provide curriculum and teacher resources to ensure that every student has the same opportunity to learn computer science, as they have to learn biology, chemistry, or algebra.

https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/10/tech-will-drive-the-future-of-the-workforce.html

5 Things Your Small Business Should Do Now to Prepare for a Winter Disaster

As the well-known catch phrase from the popular HBO series “Game of Thrones” warns, “Winter is coming.”
The first snow has already fallen in the Midwest and forecasts suggest a more severe winter storms than usual this year in parts of the country.

https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/10/preparing-your-business-for-a-winter-disaster.html

5 Pearls of Financial Wisdom for First Generation Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs are a rare breed.
They are the ones who question the status quo and come up with solutions for problems that trouble the world as a whole. Problems, sometimes which we don’t even realize to be a problem.

https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/10/tips-for-first-generation-entrepreneurs.html

The Failure of Fyre Festival

Adam Sandler blasted for repeatedly touching Claire Foy's knee on Graham...

4 Reasons Employee Recognition is Important to Your Business

Every human being wants to be recognized and appreciated for the work they do because they like to see the reward of their efforts. However, managers often wait until the annual performance review day to give their feedbacks and show their recognitions. Managers shouldn’t wait only one day of the year to recognize their employees. Instead, they should recognize them every day. This is only possible, if employee recognition becomes part of that company’s culture. It is recommended that every company makes employee recognition an essential part of their company cultures and below you can see its reasons.

https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/10/importance-of-employee-recognition-small-business.html

The Importance of Relationships Between Influencers and Brands

Brands that overlook the human element of influencer marketing are missing the point. It’s not about simple product placement. It’s about real relationships.
Small Business Trends had the opportunity to speak with Joe Gagliese of Viral Nation at the recent Influencer Marketing Days conference in New York City’s Times Square. Viral Nation is an influencer talent agency and marketing company that helps brands connect with the perfect influencers for their needs and actually builds relationships that bloom into effective marketing campaigns.

https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/10/relationships-between-influencers-and-brands.html

Week Before Thanksgiving a Travel Nightmare for Business Flights

If you’ve got to squeeze in a last-minute flight for your small business, you’ll want to avoid the week before Thanksgiving.
In new research from Concur, the busiest days for business travel this year will be Wednesday, November 15, and Thursday, November 16. On these days specifically, you can expect long lines at the airports and even the possibility of getting bumped from an overbooked flight.

https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/10/avoid-business-travel-before-thanksgiving.html

Ed & Gordon's Emitters Break | Season 1 Ep. 6 | THE ORVILLE

Bortus Eats Wasabi & A Napkin | Season 1 Ep. 6 | THE ORVILLE

The Crew Approaches A Krill Ship Attacking The Colony | Season 1 Ep. 6 |...

The Krill Suspect Ed & Gordon | Season 1 Ep. 6 | THE ORVILLE

Ed & Gordon Come Up With Krill Names | Season 1 Ep. 6 | THE ORVILLE

Kelly Asks Alara To Search Pria's Room | Season 1 Ep. 5 | THE ORVILLE

From Breakdown to Breakthrough: How to Weather an Organizational Crisis

Dealing with the conflict that naturally occurs in a business requires balancing the right amount of stress. If the relationships in your business slide too far to the extreme (either too much or too little stress), your business is at risk of becoming unproductive. From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Forging Business Relationships in the Heat of Change was designed to help leaders gauge and “course correct” the relationships in their workplace. By stepping in at the right time, leaders can help their teams reach a whole new level of performance beyond what they ever thought possible.

https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/10/from-breakdown-to-breakthrough-book-review.html

10 Ways to Grow Your Small Business Without Making Major Changes


Not every change you make in your business has to be a major one. Even small adjustments can make a big difference over the long run — especially if you’re making the right changes. Members of the online small business community have plenty of experience growing businesses with these small changes. So they also have plenty of advice to share. Check out some top tips below.

https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/10/10-ways-grow-small-business-without-making-major-changes.html

Making Big Decisions Better is Book Consultants Don’t Want You to Read

Business strategy is one area that should be simple. All you have to do is pick your business goals and follow through. Yet, businesses struggle with this very simple process. This failure happens, despite consultants, magazines, articles, courses, workshops and SlideShare presentations. But why? Tim Lewko’s book, Making Big Decisions Better: How to Set and Simplify Business Strategy points the figure at a very simple answer. His book argues that we don’t understand what “strategy” really means, so we don’t know how to do strategy. Making Big Decisions Better shows how to correct this problem.

https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/10/making-big-decisions-better-book-review.html

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Religious Humor | The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod




Continuing our #Reformation fun today! 
2. More about indulgences. They can be downright scary! #StillAboutJesus

#Reformation500


Gordon Puts Mr. Potato Head Pieces On Isaac | Season 1 Ep. 5 | THE ORVILLE

Pria Stops By Ed's Room To Thank Him | Season 1 Ep. 5 | THE ORVILLE

Kelly Accuses Ed Of Having Clouded Judgement | Season 1 Ep. 5 | THE ORVILLE

Kelly Wants To Confirm Their Guest's Identity | Season 1 Ep. 5 | THE ORV...

Kelly & Alara Explain To Ed Why They Searched The Guest Room | Season 1 ...

The Crew Picks Up A Stranger | Season 1 Ep. 5 | THE ORVILLE

Guest Starring: Charlize Theron | Season 1 | THE ORVILLE

Ed, Isaac, & Dr. Claire Talk About Procreation | Season 1 Ep. 4 | THE OR...

Dr. Claire Talks To Yaphit About His Loneliness | Season 1 Ep. 4 | THE O...

Kelly Gets Kidnapped | Season 1 Ep. 4 | THE ORVILLE

Star Mapping With John & Gordon | Season 1 Ep. 4 | THE ORVILLE

The Crew Explores The New Vessel | Season 1 Ep. 4 | THE ORVILLE

Kelly Gets Interrogated By An Evil Commander | Season 1 Ep. 4 | THE ORVILLE

The Science Of THE ORVILLE: The Reality Of Space Travel | Season 1 | THE...

Dr. Claire Finn Sets The Record Straight | Season 1 Ep. 3 | THE ORVILLE

Bortus Requests A Sex Change For His Newborn | Season 1 Ep. 3 | THE ORVILLE

The Crew Preps For A Wild Wild West Showdown | Season 1 Ep. 3 | THE ORVILLE

Bortus Sets Up A Surprise Rendezvous | Season 1 Ep. 3 | THE ORVILLE

Alara And Bortus Face-Off In The Ring | Season 1 Ep. 3 | THE ORVILLE

The Orville Sets Course To An Industrial Planet | Season 1 Ep. 3 | THE O...

Ed And Kelly Discuss Their Old Flame | Season 1 Ep. 2 | THE ORVILLE

Saturday, October 28, 2017

Ed & Kelly Wake Up To A Strange Set Of Strangers | Season 1 Ep. 2 | THE ...

Bortus Pushes Alara To Take Command | Season 1 Ep. 2 | THE ORVILLE

Captain Mercer Receives A Weird Message From His Parents | Season 1 Ep. ...

Preview: THE ORVILLE Is Top-Notch | Season 1 | THE ORVILLE

Seth MacFarlane Talks About Creating A Better Tomorrow | Season 1 | THE ...

THE ORVILLE Panel At Comic-Con 2017 | Season 1 | THE ORVILLE

Jonathan Frakes tells why Gates McFadden changed her name (Super Funny)

iPhone X screen repair: That'll be $275

Hot tip for anyone running out to buy Apple's new $1,000 smartphone: Don't drop it.

The iPhone X, which hits store shelves November 3, is Apple's most expensive phone yet. But the higher price tag isn't reserved just for the phone. Repairs are more expensive, too.

http://money.cnn.com/2017/10/28/technology/gadgets/iphone-x-screen-repair-cost/index.html

You need to talk to your parents about their retirement

Is it time to have "the talk"?

Discussing finances with your parents can be as uncomfortable as the talk they gave you about the birds and the bees. But it still needs to happen.

http://money.cnn.com/2017/10/27/pf/retirement-questions-parents/index.html

10 Tips for Local Marketing on Mobile

A recent study says 47 percent of small retailers struggle to keep up with mobile marketing trends. Here are 10 tips for local marketing on mobile that will help.

https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/10/local-mobile-marketing-small-business.html

Top 5 Tips for Managing Your Small Business Debt (INFOGRAPHIC)

You need cash to grow your business, but too much debt can put your company at risk.
The simple solution is to adopt measures that can help you manage your debt efficiently. And to help you with that, Canada-based cash advance lender Eazy Cash has compiled a neat list of things to do.

https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/10/tips-for-managing-small-business-debt.html

When Office Stress is Too Much to Bear


https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/10/perspective-business-cartoon.html


#humor #funny


Why THE ORVILLE is BETTER than STAR TREK DISCOVERY

End of the Iceberg Life Cycle | NASA Earth




End of the Iceberg Life Cycle

If Antarctic icebergs could talk, they would have epic stories to tell: calving, colliding, breaking apart, and drifting thousands of miles across the ocean. Since they don't talk, scientists rely on satellites to piece together the life stories of icebergs, some of which have been adrift for decades.

Four icebergs of various sizes and ages are visible in this image of the Southern Ocean, near the Weddell Sea (south) and the Drake Passage (north). It was acquired on October 20, 2017, by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Aqua satellite. The fifth white feature in the image looks like an iceberg but is, in fact, a piece of land—Elephant Island—buried under snow and ice.

Icebergs are named based on the quadrant of Antarctica from which they calve. Most of the icebergs in this image—those that start with a ‘B’—come from the Ross Sea area and have drifted counter-clockwise around the continent. “A wicked cool part of the story is that this was a long trip for these bergs,” said Kelly Brunt, a glaciologist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.

Iceberg B-09F is a fragment that broke from B-9 iceberg, which calved in 1987 from the Ross Ice Shelf in West Antarctica. It took the massive iceberg more than two decades to drift out of the Ross Sea and along the coast to the Mertz Glacier in East Antarctica. Along the way, it broke apart, and one segment became B-09B (not pictured), which in turn collided with the floating tongue of Mertz Glacier in February 2010 and formed the C-28 iceberg. C-28 subsequently broke apart into pieces including C-28B, pictured here.

The two other icebergs pictured—B-15T and B15Z—broke from B-15, the largest iceberg ever measured with satellite imagery, according to Brunt. When that berg calved from the Ross Ice Shelf in March 2000, it was almost as large as the state of Connecticut.

The icebergs in this image were carried to their present location by a combination of ocean currents: the coastal countercurrent, which flows counterclockwise close to Antarctica; and the Weddell Sea Gyre, which spins clockwise and pushes the bergs in the western Weddell Sea to the north.

As they continue to drift north, these bergs will probably get kicked back toward the east as they encounter the powerful Antarctic Circumpolar Current funneling through the Drake Passage. “The Drake keeps these bergs from continuing counter-clockwise around the continent,” Brunt said. From that point, icebergs quickly whip north toward the equator and rapidly melt.

“Glaciologists Doug MacAyeal and Ted Scambos have used this part of the iceberg life cycle as a sort of natural laboratory to watch how they ultimately break down,” Brunt said. “Spoiler alert: they tend to pond with water, which then works its way through the iceberg like a set of knives. This is often the end of the life cycle of a lot of Antarctic icebergs.”

https://go.nasa.gov/2zUdxQT


Collecting a Gas Sample from a Fumarole on the Flank of Akutan Volcano | U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)




A USGS study of geothermal potential in Akutan, Alaska, shows a volcano in the backyard isn’t always a bad thing: https://go.usa.gov/xnY2k

We're spending the entire month of October focusing on our #energy research! Check back here every day or follow us on Twitter @USGSEnergy to follow along!

Image shows USGS scientist Deborah Bergfeld collecting a gas sample from a fumarole on the flank of Akutan Volcano, Akutan Island, Alaska. Photograph by: Jennifer L. Lewicki , USGS #USGS#Science #Geothermal #Alaska

Suptercomputers at the Department of Energy | U.S. Department of Energy




#DidYouKnow the Energy Department's National Labs are home to some of the fastest supercomputers in the world? 

Learn more about these amazing machines. https://energy.gov/science-innovation/science-technology/computing

Crop Fires in Northern India | NASA Earth




Crop Fires in Northern India

When the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the Suomi NPP satellite passed over India on October 25, 2017, there were widespread crop fires in the province of Punjab. In the image above, red outlines show the approximate locations of active burning.

Download the image:
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/view.php?id=91185

Read more about crop fires in India:
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=86982


Jonathan Frakes on QVC Home Shopping Network 1994

Jeri Ryan (7 of 9 )talks about wearing the catsuit and prosthetics

The Challenge of Making Sure Your Influencer’s Followers Are Human

When choosing influencers for influencer marketing campaigns, brands tend to look for people with a lot of reach. But if you only look at an influencer’s follower count, you might not be getting the full story.
That’s because some people, especially those trying to cash in on their influence, might try to inflate some of those numbers by buying followers or getting bots to follow them. And if you’re paying for an influencer marketing campaign, you want to make sure you’re paying for someone who has influence over actual humans.

https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/10/influencers-followers-are-human.html

Friday, October 27, 2017

Today We Celebrate the Birth of our 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt | Cuyahoga Valley National Park




Today we celebrate the birth of our 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt. His legacy still endures in our country through the 150 National Forests, 51 Federal bird reserves, 4 National game preserves, 5 National Parks, and 18 National Monuments created during his administration.


Marina Sirtis Interviewed by Anastasia on Your Greek News 2008

Nana Visitor talks about being "The Intendant" on DS9

Nana Visitor talks about Gul Ducats advances

Nana Visitor talks about getting the role as Kira on DS9

Matt Damon Admits His Wife Prefers His 'Bourne Bod' Over Dad Bod (Exclus...

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Tracking Harriet, the Osprey | Chesapeake Bay Field Office




Harriet, the osprey, is hanging tight to the coast of Puerto Rico. She has been in the same general area for 11 days now. This may be her final destination or a prolonged stay to recharge and eat. We will let you know if things change and she starts to move again.

Grand Staircase and Pink Cliffs | Bryce Canyon National Park




Looking not east, but south, down from over 9,000 ft upon the majestic expanse of the Grand Staircase and the warm glow of our “Pink Cliffs”, both the Bristlecone Loop and Yovimpa Point remain quietly kept secrets amongst sunset lovers here at Bryce. Where did you watch the evening fade last time you visited? (pd)

Autumn Park Exploration | U.S. Department of the Interior




Fall is the perfect season to explore Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio. A short trip from Cleveland and Akron, the park offers hiking trails, wildlife viewing and horseback riding on bridle trails. Don’t forget to take your camera! Capturing one of the park’s scattered waterfalls framed by autumn colors is a wonderful souvenir. Photo courtesy ofCameron Schron Photography. — at Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

JUSTICE LEAGUE The Flash vs Parademons Trailer (2017) Batman Superman Su...



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JUSTICE LEAGUE Wonder Woman Trailer NEW (2017) Superhero Movie HD



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Honey, Are You Upset?






If the Children are Alive




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Sex and Death





Marina Sirtis on QVC Home Shopping Network 1994



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Talking to Strangers





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Def.: Vegetarian




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Force Powers | Science and Star Wars





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Seven of Nine, best moments | Season 7 - Star Trek: Voyager

Star Trek Voyager 20th Reunion "2015"

Marina Sirtis on QVC Home Shopping Network 1993



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Paris and Prince Jackson Make Rare Red Carpet Appearance Together

The Voice 2017 Battle - Eric Lyn vs. Ignatious Carmouche: “Unaware”



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The Voice 2017 Battle - Ashland Craft vs. Megan Rose: "Good Hearted Woman"



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The Voice 2017 Battle - Adam Cunningham vs. Natalie Stovall: “Boondocks”



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The Voice 2017 Battle - Red Marlow vs. Ryan Scripps: "Fishin' in the Dark"

The Voice 2017 Battle - Janice Freeman vs. Katrina Rose: "W.O.M.A.N."



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The Voice 2017 - Kelly vs. Kelly (Digital Exclusive)

First Look! Kelly Clarkson Takes Over 'The Voice' as Key Adviser (Exclus...

Interview With The Lifelike Hot Robot Named Sophia (Full) | CNBC

BURGER KING | #ScaryClownNight

Tom Moscrop crazy full court shot!!

I made a robot that serves me soup

Camila Cabello - Havana ft. Young Thug

CARNIVAL SCAM SCIENCE- and how to win

Amazon Key - October 2017

What If You Were Sent to a BLACK HOLE?

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Libby Dam and Lake Koocanusa | U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)




If you've been following the stories about selenium in Montana and British Columbia's Lake Koocanusa, we've got a new modeling framework that will hopefully enable managers and stakeholders of the lake understand the implications of different levels of selenium, and to explore alternative selenium criteria for waters in the Lake. Check it out!http://go.usa.gov/xngqp

The selenium is likely originating from waste rock due to coal mining in British Columbia. Although selenium is an important dietary element, too much of it can result in toxic effects.

We're spending the entire month of October focusing on our #energy research! Check back here every day or follow us on Twitter @USGSEnergy to follow along!

Image shows Libby Dam and Lake Koocanusa. Credit: US Army Corps of Engineers Libby Dam#USGS #Science #Montana #Canada 





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'Riverdale' Cole Sprouse Reveals He & Brother Dylan Were in a '5th Grade...

Jibo robot wants to be your family's best friend

Amazon Echo Plus review: Alexa, meet Zigbee

Andrew W.K. on Partying with Star Wars Characters, YOUR Star Wars Hallow...





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Supervillain Origins: Hela

Top 10 Need to Know Facts About Thor: Ragnarok

International Candy Taste Test

STAR WARS 8 "Story" Clip + Trailer (2017)



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Mark Hamill impersonates Harrison Ford & Yoda in 1997 STAR WARS interview



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Shania​ ​Twain Performance - Dancing with the Stars

Lindsey and Mark's Tango - Dancing with the Stars

Lindsey Stirling - Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy



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Monday, October 23, 2017

Speeders and Hover Vehicles | Science and Star Wars



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Marina Sirtis on QVC Home Shopping Network 1992



#StarTrek

Autumn Hike | USFWS National Wildlife Refuge System




There's nothing like a fall walk or hike on a national wildlife refuge. Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, Wisconsin 
https://www.fws.gov/refuge/trempealeau/
Photo: Larry Palmer

#Autumn #Wisconsin #WI

Little Glade Mill Pond | Blue Ridge Parkway




The stillness of the pond. The gentle ripples as it falls over the rocks. Looking beyond the winding road is not always about the majestic mountain vistas. Little Glade Mill Pond (MP 230.1) can provide the backdrop to a picnic lunch, a .3 mile leg stretcher around the pond, or just a place to relax.#blueridgeparkway #morethanaroad

A lovely fall view of the Green River above Kolb Camp | Dinosaur National Monument




A lovely fall view of the Green River above Kolb Camp thanks to Randy Fullbright!

Sunday, October 22, 2017

Check Out These Colors, Maine! | NASA Earth




Check Out These Colors, Maine!

As autumn progresses, so does the trail of color across New England. The reds, yellows, and oranges of the season typically emerge first on the deciduous trees and shrubs at higher latitudes and elevations. That was the case on October 13, 2017, when the Operational Land Imager (OLI) on Landsat 8 captured these natural-color images of foliage in north-central Maine.

The top image shows the mountainous part of Baxter State Park, an 200,000-acre (809-square-kilometer) area of protected wilderness. The summit of Mount Katahdin rises to 5,269 feet (1,605 meters), the tallest point in the state. Vegetation growth is stunted on the mountain’s upper slopes and tablelands, which appear light tan. Moving down from the tree line you start to see evergreens, and then deciduous species with magnificent, colorful foliage. When the image was acquired, leaf color was at its local peak for 2017.

“Typically, northern Maine reaches peak conditions the last week of September into the first week of October,” according to the Maine Foliage Report. “The rest of the state’s progression of color will start occurring from north to south in mid-October. Coastal Maine typically reaches peak conditions mid-to-late October.”

About 25 miles (40 kilometers) east-northeast of Mount Katahdin, the town of Patten, Maine, is also bathed in fall color (bottom image). Notice how farm fields and pastures in this area stay light green in comparison to the dark green evergreens and golden deciduous trees.

Leaf color appears around the same time every year, when daylight grows shorter and triggers plants to slow and stop the production of chlorophyll. But for the best color, leaves need dry weather and cooler temperatures. According to news reports, New England’s foliage this year may not be as vibrant as other years. As of early October, many areas had not yet seen temperatures cool off much, causing leaves to go from green to brown.

https://go.nasa.gov/2xXL6UK


Little Blue Trace Trail

Near #KansasCity#Missouri.



Little Blue River at Bundschu Road

Near #KansasCity#Missouri.




Little Blue River at Blue Mills Road

Near #KansasCity#Missouri.



BATTLEGROUNDS The Movie! (Official Fake Trailer)

First Time Flying | Lele Pons

pregnancy + heartbreak | Shawn Johnson + Andrew East

Marina Sirtis Tells the hilarious story about Deanna Troi's accent



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Saturday, October 21, 2017

Morrow Point Dam | Bureau of Reclamation




A relaxing Scenic Saturday shot from Morrow Point Dam, our Dam of the Week, on the Gunnison River.

In the Great Lakes, Sea Lamprey are an Invasive Species | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Region




In the Great Lakes, sea lamprey are an invasive species that preys on native fish, often causing wounds that become fatal due to infection or blood loss. We work to control sea lamprey populations to protect native fish!

Photo: Sea lamprey by Joanna Gilkeson/USFWS

The beauty of autumn attracts large numbers of sightseers to the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia




The beauty of autumn attracts large numbers of sightseers to the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia. People often ask when "peak" season will occur. In a park that is nearly 470 miles long and varies over 5,000 feet in elevation, there is no simple way to predict fall color. The intensity and timing of changes are determined by complex environmental factors and the genetic makeup of the plants themselves. For those with lucky timing, the view is incredible. Photo by Philip Varney (www.sharetheexperience.org). — at Blue Ridge Parkway.

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument




Gila Cliff Dwellings has ranger-led tours at 1 pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until the last weekend in October. 

We have a hand-out so you can guide yourself through the cliff dwellings during the week and after October ends.

There are volunteers available to answer questions and give you an informal tour if staffing allows. 

Gila Cliff Dwellings is open 365 days a year.

Ohio & Erie Canal | Cuyahoga Valley National Park




Today in History: On this day in 1837, David Beardsley, Toll Collector on the Ohio & Erie Canal at Cleveland reports that "248 boats, 8 packets, 1792 persons are employed on canal…each boat employs 1 captain, 3 hands, 1 cook and 2 drivers." While the numbers don't seem like much to us today, it changed Ohio and helped settle the nation.

The tiniest details in nature can paint the prettiest picture | Rocky Mountain National Park




The tiniest details in nature can paint the prettiest picture. Many of the rocks in the park are covered with colorful lichen. Share a moment when you paused to notice the "little things". (NPS Photo/VIP Schonlau) cl

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Autumn Hiking | Canyon de Chelly National Monument




Autumn in Canyon de Chelly is a gorgeous time of year as the Fremont Cottonwood Trees turn a beautiful, golden yellow. Along with the weather, Autumn is also a perfect time to hike the canyons.

White House Trail is the only public hike anyone can do on their own, but there are many other trails one can take with a Park Ranger, or with an Authorized Guide. Visit our website for a list of scheduled Ranger-led Hikes and programs coming up in November for Native American Heritage Month.

NPS Photo/ R. Henry

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