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Ultimately, You are all you've got. And that's never enough. I was fortunate enough... No, not to improvise. Rather a not insubstantial geomaphore -- a garnet in the eye of some malignant witch.

I've found a new place in upstate Pennsylvania, but I won't be moving in until spring. I'll be staying here in Bensalem until then.

Well, as I announced Monday, this will be the last "Items in the news" for a while. When I get settled somewhere I'll want to resume, but at a less demanding pace. If you haven't already, drop me an email if you want to be on the list.

I'm looking forward to more opportunities to take photographs in the morning light.

See you next time

Chuck Y.

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Wildlife and habitat

20 U.S. bird species in sharp decline

Also see: California: Study finds huge decreases in bird populations

Elephant deal agreed. Sell-off of stored ivory approved, then nine-year freeze

More info: African deal cut on ivory trade

Mine ponds ruled illegal; Judge Deals Second Blow to Mountaintop Mining

Suriname: Mining OK'd where species discovered

Wyoming: BLM plans for more oil and gas wells -- impacts on wildlife

Judge sides with wild salmon -- Hatchery-bred fish shouldn't count as wild

More info: Hatchery Salmon Don't Count as Wild

Drift Gillnets Banned off West Coast to Protect Pacific Leatherback

Florida: Gopher tortoises win reprieve from live burials. Manatees, alligators also at issue

More info: Florida’s New Manatee Plan Still Falls Far Short (PEER)

Conservation Groups Call On Park Service To Protect The Florida Panther

Washington: Endangered Pygmy Rabbits Bred in Wild

New Jersey: Coalition rallies to save an ailing Barnegat Bay

Mexico: Intensive farming of tequila plant harming biodiversity

Discoveries about the natural world

Gut microbe turns harmless insect into crop destroyer--and vice versa

Research finds that circadian rhythms dominate all life functions

Study: Invasive species can cause harmful behavioral changes in their prey

Weather and climate

Reduced greenhouse gas emissions required to avoid dangerous increases in heat stress

Energy

Coal Futures. Will this energy standby truly last for centuries—or just decades?

Electric Grid Reliability Standards Kick In June 18

Chemical concerns, waste management, recycling

Antiques Can Pose a Mercury Danger Today -- Old clocks, lamps, barometers...

Toothpaste imported from South Africa recalled in 4 states (diethylene glycol)

Handheld X-ray analyzer detects PBDEs in couches and TVs

Health and medicine. human behavior, education

Risk of stroke doubles if diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes

Staphylococcus aureus hides out in cells

Oven cleaner provides surprising eye treatment

College Students Less Healthy Than They Think

Neuro-trash pickup could be key in fighting brain diseases

Puzzles May Be a Real Brain-Booster

Evacuation Software Finds Best Way To Route Millions Of Vehicles

Archeology, art and history

Mosaics, part of Rome's ancient gardens, revealed

National security, defense

U.S. to Keep Europe as Site for Missile Defense

Astronomy and cosmology, spaceflight

Astronomy Picture of the Day: Messier 96

Astronomers pin down mass of former 'tenth planet'

Also see: Pluto Smaller Than Nearby Dwarf Planet Eris, Study Finds

Computers on Space Station Crash; NASA Weighs Options if Repair Fails

Physics, materials science, mathematics

'Green' Polymer Made From Biodiesel And Wine Products

Technology and engineering, robotics

New Kodak color-filter technology promises crisp photos in low light

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		"Stop playing with your thoughts!" She scolded him. "They're very precious." Ultimately, You are all you've got. And that's never enough. I was fortunate enough... No, not to improvise. Rather a not insubstantial geomaphore -- a garnet in the eye of some malignant witch. 11-30-07 Update: I've found a new place in upstate Pennsylvania, but I won't be moving in until spring. I'll be staying here in Bensalem until then. 6-15-07 Well, as I announced Monday, this will be the last "Items in the news" for a while. When I get settled somewhere I'll want to resume, but at a less demanding pace. If you haven't already, drop me an email if you want to be on the list. I'm looking forward to more opportunities to take photographs in the morning light. See you next time Chuck Y. _________ Wildlife and habitat 20 U.S. bird species in sharp decline Also see: California: Study finds huge decreases in bird populations Elephant deal agreed. Sell-off of stored ivory approved, then nine-year freeze More info: African deal cut on ivory trade Mine ponds ruled illegal; Judge Deals Second Blow to Mountaintop Mining Suriname: Mining OK'd where species discovered Wyoming: BLM plans for more oil and gas wells -- impacts on wildlife Judge sides with wild salmon -- Hatchery-bred fish shouldn't count as wild More info: Hatchery Salmon Don't Count as Wild Drift Gillnets Banned off West Coast to Protect Pacific Leatherback Florida: Gopher tortoises win reprieve from live burials. Manatees, alligators also at issue More info: Florida’s New Manatee Plan Still Falls Far Short (PEER) Conservation Groups Call On Park Service To Protect The Florida Panther Washington: Endangered Pygmy Rabbits Bred in Wild New Jersey: Coalition rallies to save an ailing Barnegat Bay Mexico: Intensive farming of tequila plant harming biodiversity Discoveries about the natural world Gut microbe turns harmless insect into crop destroyer--and vice versa Research finds that circadian rhythms dominate all life functions Study: Invasive species can cause harmful behavioral changes in their prey Weather and climate Reduced greenhouse gas emissions required to avoid dangerous increases in heat stress Energy Coal Futures. Will this energy standby truly last for centuries—or just decades? Electric Grid Reliability Standards Kick In June 18 Chemical concerns, waste management, recycling Antiques Can Pose a Mercury Danger Today -- Old clocks, lamps, barometers... Toothpaste imported from South Africa recalled in 4 states (diethylene glycol) Handheld X-ray analyzer detects PBDEs in couches and TVs Health and medicine. human behavior, education Risk of stroke doubles if diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes Staphylococcus aureus hides out in cells Oven cleaner provides surprising eye treatment College Students Less Healthy Than They Think Neuro-trash pickup could be key in fighting brain diseases Puzzles May Be a Real Brain-Booster Evacuation Software Finds Best Way To Route Millions Of Vehicles Archeology, art and history Mosaics, part of Rome's ancient gardens, revealed National security, defense U.S. to Keep Europe as Site for Missile Defense Astronomy and cosmology, spaceflight Astronomy Picture of the Day: Messier 96 Astronomers pin down mass of former 'tenth planet' Also see: Pluto Smaller Than Nearby Dwarf Planet Eris, Study Finds Computers on Space Station Crash; NASA Weighs Options if Repair Fails Physics, materials science, mathematics 'Green' Polymer Made From Biodiesel And Wine Products Technology and engineering, robotics New Kodak color-filter technology promises crisp photos in low light