#Taylor Launer

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not enough people talk about the fact taylor swift dated taylor launer when he was 17 and she was 20+ and also when she dated an 18 year old high school kid when she was 22

I know nothing about Taylor Swift can someone confirm whether this is true or not

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Katie J's Testimony v. Donald J. Trump: Alleging he tied, beat, raped and threatened her with murder when she was 13 years old from UAC Liberty on Vimeo.

Katie J's Testimony v. Donald J. Trump: Alleging he tied, beat, raped and threatened her with murder when she was 13 years old

Restrictions: No video nor sound reproduction, nor distribution of any kind, permitted without express written authorization from the controlling trust. Limited "Fair Use" quoting and stills lifted from this content hereby granted for bona fide journalistic purposes; long verbatim transcripts are prohibited. Four postable video excerpts, however, are available at JusticeforKatie.org along with other data.

In this video, Katie Johnson aka "Jane Doe" alleges that Donald J. Trump, the 2016 Republican Presidential nominee, bound her, beat her, raped her, robbed her virginity and threatened her with murder, in Manhattan, during the summer of 1994, when she Katie was 13-years-old.

According to federal claims to U.S. Courts (visible at JusticeforKatie.org) plus this video testimony, Donald J. Trump was aided and abetted in the alleged crimes by now-convicted sex offender Jeffrey E. Epstein, at whose New York City home, the "Wexner Mansion" on 9 East 71st Street, the sexual assaults against 13-year-old Katie (aka "Jane Doe"), 12-year-old "Maria Doe" and possibly other minors allegedly occurred.

Lisa Bloom, attorney for many sexual assault victims,wrote compellingly in The Huffington Post "Why The New Child Rape Case Filed Against Donald Trump Should Not Be Ignored" (huffingtonpost.com/lisa-bloom/why-the-new-child-rape-ca_b_10619944.html).

Bloom noted that Katie Johnson's federal lawsuit, mysteriously withdrawn on 11/4/16 just before the election, contained something most rape claims do not: An alleging eyewitness, code-named "Tiffany Doe," who attests that she procured Katie and other underage girls for sexual activity with Epstein and Epstein's guests, of whom Trump was one. By October, 2016, Katie's claims also were backed by an additional witness, "Joan Doe."

If it's all true, what occurred at Manhattan's "Wexner Mansion" during the "Eyes Wide Shut" 1990s would seem to exceed, for sheer debauchery and criminality, anything Kubrick depicted in his final film. What follows is a message from the videographer Jonathann Launer (imdb.com/name/nm20683):

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jonathann Launer Date: Fri, Jul 15, 2016 at 12:22 AM Subject: Me To:

To whom it may concern,

My name is Jonathann Launer. I am an award winning filmmaker in Los Angeles. In February 2016, I was hired to film an interview with Katie Johnson, who apparantly had some Donald Trump story to tell. I drove to San Diego, and met Ms. Johnson. She was there with Al Taylor. She began the story, and she accused Mr. Trump of rape, and was very detailed in her allegations.

Now just to be very clear, I have no personal agenda, no beef with Mr. Trump, and no political affiliations whatsoever. I was simply there as a hired gun to do what I do. Film. As the interview went on, she gave more and more graphic detail about the alleged rape. I could tell she was very upset and genuinely disturbed. She was shaking and had to compose herself several times during the interview.

I am not an expert in psychology, and don't claim to diagnose her mental state, but I DO know acting when I see it. I do not believe she was acting. I believed she was telling the truth as she saw it. Now, I'm not accusing Mr. Trump of anything, as I was not there. But what I saw in Ms. Johnson's interview was very convincing. I have no stake in this whatsoever, and have nothing to gain. I have no ownership in the footage. Like I said, I was just hired to do a job.

###

NOTE: On July 7, 2016, the underlying, non-blurred edition of Katie J's Testimony was received by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Gov. John Kasich (R-OH) and Martin "Marty" Baron, Editor of The Washington Post, via couriered DVD. On July 9, the same non-blurry version was hand-delivered to the front door of House Speaker Paul Ryan's home in Janesville, WI; to Sidney "Skip" Bliss, owner of The Janesville Gazette; and sent as well to Charles G. Koch, CEO of Koch Industries, Wichita, KS.

During the Cleveland GOP Convention he chaired and going into November, Speaker Ryan's endorsement of Trump for President was constant, as were the endorsements of many others here who knew or should have known of Katie's legal claims:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Donald_Trump_presidential_campaign_endorsements,_2016 ].

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Barely a weekend goes by where we aren't treated to one gorgeous wedding or another. Whether it's a fashion insider jetting their loved ones off to somewhere glamorous in Europe or the aristos getting together at Windsor, their regular regal haunt. This weekend is the turn of Lady Gabriella Windsor, who has today married Thomas Kingston in St George's Chapel. She had a suitably divine dress for a royal wedding: an intricate floral lace waist-nipping princess-style gown from Luisa Beccaria. She even had a long train to match an equally substantial tulle veil attached to a twinkly, sparkling tiara. It was classic yet whimsical, a look that was entirely matched by the adorable bevvy of flower girls in flower crowns. Too cute. As a part of the royal family, it was perhaps no great surprise to see some rather recognizable faces at the nuptials in sunny Windsor today. The Queen was in attendance, looking rather splendid in a shocking-pink coat. Pippa Middleton followed a popular theme for the day, wearing a punchy shade of blue with a velvet headband that we're certain will have come recommended as a styling move from her sister Kate, who often buys hers from Jane Taylor. Others were in tones of sapphire, sky, and eau de nil blues, often pairing them with matching hats and nude shoes (as is a practically royal tradition). Others decided to break the rules a little: Lady Amelia Windsor brought a summery spin to proceedings, pairing her pretty Gul Hurgel dress (did she see it on me first?) with espadrilles. We even spotted a fab midi dress from H&M (yes, really). Keep scrolling to see all of my favorite wedding guest looks from Lady Gabriella Windsor's big day. Who: Lady Amelia Windsor. Wear: Gül Hürgel dress; Philip Treacy hat Who: Lady Amelia Windsor. Wear: Gül Hürgel dress; Philip Treacy hat Who: Pippa Middleton. Wear: Kate Spade New York dress; Jess Collet headband Who: Pippa Middleton. Wear: Kate Spade New York dress; Jess Collet headband Who: The Queen. Wear: Launer handbag Who: Princess Beatrice. Wear: Self-Portrait dress Who: Princess Beatrice. Wear: Self-Portrait dress Who: Alizee Thevenet . Wear: H&M dress Who: Duchess of Gloucester Who: Lady Frederick Windsor and Prince Harry  Who: Sarah Ferguson. Next up, see how Kate Middleton wore a dress you'll recognize from Meghan Markle's wedding.  This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.

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#348 February 19, 2019

Matt writes: With the 91st Academy Awards telecast scheduled to be broadcast this Sunday, February 24th, Collin Souter devotes his latest installment of Short Films in Focus to all of the shorts nominated for Oscars this year (and yes, ALL of the nominees deserve to be televised, as do the entirety of the winners' acceptance speeches in each category). One of the Best Documentary Short Subject nominees, Marshall Curry's "A Night at the Garden" is embedded below, and according to Souter, it appears to have "broken precedent" with its exceptionally brief running time (clocking in just over seven minutes in length). For Collin's full article, click here. 

Field of Vision - A Night at the Garden from Field of Vision on Vimeo.

Trailers

Yesterday (2019). Directed by Danny Boyle. Written by Richard Curtis. Starring Lily James, Ana de Armas, Kate McKinnon. Synopsis: A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles. Opens in US theaters on June 28th, 2019.

Diane (2019). Written and directed by Kent Jones. Starring Mary Kay Place, Jake Lacy, Estelle Parsons. Synopsis: Diane fills her days helping others and desperately attempting to bond with her drug-addicted son. As these pieces of her existence begin to fade, she finds herself confronting memories she'd sooner forget than face. Opens in US theaters on March 29th, 2019.

Juanita (2019). Directed by Clark Johnson. Written by Roderick M. Spencer (based on the book by Sheila Williams). Starring Alfre Woodard, Adam Beach, Ashlie Atkinson. Synopsis: Fed up with her deadbeat grown kids and marginal urban existence, Juanita takes a Greyhound bus to Paper Moon, Montana where she reinvents herself and finds her mojo. Debuts on Netflix on March 8th, 2019.

The Hustle (2019). Directed by Chris Addison. Written by Stanley Shapiro, Paul Henning, Dale Launer and Jac Schaeffer. Starring Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson, Tim Blake Nelson. Synopsis: A remake of the 1988 comedy, 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels', in which two down-and-out con artists engage in a "loser leaves town" contest. Opens in US theaters on May 10th, 2019.

Black Mother (2019). Directed by Khalik Allah. Synopsis: From red light districts to lush rain-forests, 'Black Mother' is a loving and lyrical ode to Jamaica and its people, a visual poem that is at once deeply felt love letter and ecstatic street-corner prayer. Opens in US theaters on March 8th, 2019.

Asako I & II (2019). Directed by Ryûsuke Hamaguchi. Written by Ryûsuke Hamaguchi and Sachiko Tanaka (based on the novel by Tomoka Shibasaki). Starring Masahiro Higashide, Erika Karata, Sairi Itô.Synopsis: Asako lives in Osaka. She falls in love with Baku, a free-spirit. One day, Baku suddenly disappears. Two years later, Asako now lives in Tokyo and meets Ryohei. He looks just like Baku, but has a completely different personality. Opens in US theaters on March 1st, 2019.

The Chaperone (2019). Directed by Michael Engler. Written by Julian Fellowes (based on the book by Laura Moriarty). Starring Haley Lu Richardson, Elizabeth McGovern, Blythe Danner. Synopsis: In the early 1920s, a Kansas woman finds her life forever changed when she accompanies a young dancer on her fame-seeking journey to New York City. Opens in US theaters on March 29th, 2019.

After (2019). Directed by Jenny Gage. Written by Susan McMartin (based on the novel by Anna Todd).Starring Josephine Langford, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Jennifer Beals. Synopsis: A young woman falls for a guy with a dark secret and the two embark on a rocky relationship. Opens in US theaters on April 12th, 2019.

Ma (2019). Directed by Tate Taylor. Written by Tate Taylor and Scotty Landes. Starring Octavia Spencer, Allison Janney, Missi Pyle. Synopsis: A lonely woman befriends a group of teenagers and decides to let them party at her house. Just when the kids think their luck couldn't get any better, things start happening that make them question the intention of their host. Opens in US theaters on May 31st, 2019.

Tolkien (2019). Directed by Dome Karukoski. Written by David Gleeson and Stephen Beresford. Starring Nicholas Hoult, Mimi Keene, Lily Collins. Synopsis: Tolkien explores the formative years of the orphaned author as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school. Opens in US theaters on May 10th, 2019.

Child's Play (2019). Directed by Lars Klevberg. Written by Tyler Burton Smith. Starring Aubrey Plaza, Gabriel Bateman, Brian Tyree Henry. Synopsis: A mother gives her son a toy doll for his birthday, unaware of its more sinister nature. Opens in US theaters on June 21st, 2019.

Triple Threat (2019). Directed by Jesse V. Johnson. Written by Joey O'Bryan and Paul Staheli. Starring Celina Jade, Scott Adkins, Michael Jai White. Synopsis: A hit contract is taken out on a billionaires daughter intent on bringing down a major crime syndicate. A down and out team of mercenaries must take on a group of professional assassins and stop them before they kill their target. Opens in US theaters on March 22nd, 2019.

Triple Frontier (2019). Directed by J.C. Chandor. Written by J.C. Chandor and Mark Boal. Starring Ben Affleck, Charlie Hunnam, Pedro Pascal. Synopsis: Five former Special Forces operatives reunite to plan a heist in a sparsely populated multi-border zone of South America. For the first time in their prestigious careers these unsung heroes undertake this dangerous mission for self instead of country. Debuts on Netflix on March 13th, 2019.

Greta (2019). Directed by Neil Jordan. Written by Neil Jordan and Ray Wright. Starring Isabelle Huppert, Chloë Grace Moretz, Maika Monroe. Synopsis: A young woman befriends a lonely widow who's harboring a dark and deadly agenda towards her. Opens in US theaters on March 1st, 2019.

Teen Spirit (2019). Written and directed by Max Minghella. Starring Elle Fanning, Rebecca Hall, Millie Brady. Synopsis: Violet is a shy teenager who dreams of escaping her small town and pursuing her passion to sing. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a local singing competition that will test her integrity, talent and ambition. Opens in US theaters on April 5th, 2019.

Long Shot (2019). Directed by Jonathan Levine. Written by Liz Hannah and Dan Sterling. Starring Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen, Andy Serkis. Synopsis: When Fred Flarsky reunites with his first crush, one of the most influential women in the world, Charlotte Field, he charms her. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter and sparks fly. Opens in US theaters on May 3rd, 2019.

Frozen II (2019). Directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee. Written by Allison Schroeder. Starring Kristen Bell, Evan Rachel Wood, Jonathan Groff. Synopsis: Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf are going far in the forest to know the truth about an ancient mystery of their kingdom. Opens in US theaters on November 22nd, 2019.

Aladdin (2019). Directed by Guy Ritchie. Written by Guy Ritchie and John August. Starring Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott. Synopsis: A live-action retelling of the 1992 Disney film of the same name. Opens in US theaters on May 24th, 2020.

"Beale Street" and "Cherbourg" 

Matt writes: Our contributor Shelley Farmer writes beautifully about how Barry Jenkins' latest critical darling, "If Beale Street Could Talk," serves as a spiritual successor to Jacques Demy's French New Wave musical, "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg." Click here for the full analysis.

R.I.P. Bruno Ganz (1941-2019)

Matt writes: RogerEbert.com editor Brian Tallerico pays tribute to legendary actor Bruno Ganz, whose masterful film, "Wings of Desire," directed by Wim Wenders, is a cinema classic for the ages. Click here for the full article.

Free Movies

Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave (1992). Directed by Christopher Spencer. Synopsis: An excellent television special on the origins of the French New Wave and its influence on American cinema.

Watch "Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave" (Part 1 of 4)

François Truffaut: The Man Who Loved Cinema—The Wild Child (1996). Synopsis: Part one of producer Jeff Morgan's feature-length profile of the legendary French filmmaker.

Watch "François Truffaut: The Man Who Loved Cinema—The Wild Child"

François Truffaut: The Man Who Loved Cinema—Love & Death (1996). Part two of producer Jeff Morgan's feature-length profile of the legendary French filmmaker.

Watch "François Truffaut: The Man Who Loved Cinema—Love & Death"

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Katie J's Testimony v. Donald J. Trump:

Alleging he tied, beat, raped and threatened her with murder when she was 13 years old (VIDEO TESTIMONY)

Restrictions: No video nor sound reproduction, nor distribution of any kind, permitted without express written authorization from the controlling trust. Limited "Fair Use" quoting and stills lifted from this content hereby granted for bona fide journalistic purposes; long verbatim transcripts are prohibited. Four postable video excerpts, however, are available at www.JusticeforKatie.org along with other data.

In this video, Katie Johnson aka "Jane Doe" alleges that Donald J. Trump, the 2016 Republican Presidential nominee, bound her, beat her, raped her, robbed her virginity and threatened her with murder, in Manhattan, during the summer of 1994, when she Katie was 13-years-old.

According to federal claims to U.S. Courts (visible at www.JusticeforKatie.org) plus this video testimony, Donald J. Trump was aided and abetted in the alleged crimes by now-convicted sex offender Jeffrey E. Epstein, at whose New York City home, the "Wexner Mansion" on 9 East 71st Street, the sexual assaults against 13-year-old Katie (aka "Jane Doe"), 12-year-old "Maria Doe" and possibly other minors allegedly occurred.

Lisa Bloom, attorney for many sexual assault victims,wrote compellingly in The Huffington Post "Why The New Child Rape Case Filed Against Donald Trump Should Not Be Ignored" (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-bloom/why-the-new-child-rape-ca_b_10619944.html).

Bloom noted that Katie Johnson's federal lawsuit, mysteriously withdrawn on 11/4/16 just before the election, contained something most rape claims do not: An alleging eyewitness, code-named "Tiffany Doe," who attests that she procured Katie and other underage girls for sexual activity with Epstein and Epstein's guests, of whom Trump was one. By October, 2016, Katie's claims also were backed by an additional witness, "Joan Doe."

If it's all true, what occurred at Manhattan's "Wexner Mansion" during the "Eyes Wide Shut" 1990s would seem to exceed, for sheer debauchery and criminality, anything Kubrick depicted in his final film. What follows is a message from the videographer Jonathann Launer👇👇🤔😭😭😰🤢🤮🤬🤬🤬

From: Jonathann Launer

Date: Fri, Jul 15, 2016 at 12:22 AM

Subject: Me

To:

To whom it may concern,

My name is Jonathann Launer. I am an award winning filmmaker in Los Angeles. In February 2016, I was hired to film an interview with Katie Johnson, who apparantly had some Donald Trump story to tell. I drove to San Diego, and met Ms. Johnson. She was there with Al Taylor. She began the story, and she accused Mr. Trump of rape, and was very detailed in her allegations.

Now just to be very clear, I have no personal agenda, no beef with Mr. Trump, and no political affiliations whatsoever. I was simply there as a hired gun to do what I do. Film. As the interview went on, she gave more and more graphic detail about the alleged rape. I could tell she was very upset and genuinely disturbed. She was shaking and had to compose herself several times during the interview.

I am not an expert in psychology, and don't claim to diagnose her mental state, but I DO know acting when I see it. I do not believe she was acting. I believed she was telling the truth as she saw it. Now, I'm not accusing Mr. Trump of anything, as I was not there. But what I saw in Ms. Johnson's interview was very convincing. I have no stake in this whatsoever, and have nothing to gain. I have no ownership in the footage. Like I said, I was just hired to do a job.

###

NOTE: On July 7, 2016, the underlying, non-blurred edition of Katie J's Testimony was received by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Gov. John Kasich (R-OH) and Martin "Marty" Baron, Editor of The Washington Post, via couriered DVD. On July 9, the same non-blurry version was hand-delivered to the front door of House Speaker Paul Ryan's home in Janesville, WI; to Sidney "Skip" Bliss, owner of The Janesville Gazette; and sent as well to Charles G. Koch, CEO of Koch Industries, Wichita, KS.

During the Cleveland GOP Convention he chaired and going into November, Speaker Ryan's endorsement of Trump for President was constant, as were the endorsements of many others here who knew or should have known of Katie's legal claims:

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One of the most charismatic shark species is the leopard shark, Triakis semifasciata, with its elongated body, flattened head, dual dorsal fins of nearly equal size, striking dark saddle-like spots against a sandy or silver background, and a stark white belly (Nosal et al., 2013; Tricas et al., 1997). These stunning features are why the leopard shark are one of the most commonly featured sharks in zoos and aquariums (Delius, 2015).

Flannery, A. (Photographer). (2017 June 12). Leopard Shark at CZS-Brookfield Zoo [Digital Image]. Original Content. 

For their commonality in zoos and aquariums, these meso-predators are found in a surprisingly small region just off the Pacific Coast of the United States, reaching from Oregon to Northern Mexico (Hopkins & Cech Jr, 2003; Lewallen, Anderson, & Bohonak, 2007; Smith, 2001, 2007).  Leopard shark tend to stay close to shore in the shallow bays and estuaries along the inter-tidal regions (Smith, 2001, 2007) where they actively use the rise and fall of the tides to navigate through their habitats, finding food, shelter, pupping grounds, and even each other when it is time to aggregate for reproduction (Ackerman, Kondratieff, Matern, & Cech, 2000; Carlisle & Starr, 2009, 2010).

Skipper, G. (Photographer). (2015 December 6). Leopard sharks! bolsa chica reserve [Digital Image]. Retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/

Leopard sharks tend to aggregate together in social groups with individuals of similar size, age, and gender (Hight & Lowe, 2007). These social groups usually consist of juveniles, mature females of similar size, and mature males of similar size. However, what female leopard sharks are known to draw crowds each year between June and September in the warmer waters of Southern California and Northern Mexico when they aggregate in the shallows to pup (Jacoby, Croft, & Sims, 2012; Smith, 2007; Smith, 2001). Shallow embankments such as estuaries have been documented to serve as nurseries for several species of elasmobranchs (Carlisle & Starr, 2009) possibly because they provide abundant prey resources, nutrient rich waters, and low predation risks to the pups (Duncan & Holland, 2006; Knip, Heupel, & Simpfendorfer, 2010). If you ever get the chance to visit La Jolla, California in the summer months, take a snorkel just beyond the surf line. These sharks are timid so approach slowly. Trust me it is well worth it!

  Rogeruzun (2016 September 16). Leopard Shark Invasion (4K UHD) [Video Clip]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/

  Like other near shore elasmobranch species, leopard sharks are threatened by human activity (Knip et al., 2010). In a California study of wetland destruction over the past century, it has been estimated that nearly 91% of all estuarine habitat in California has been altered or all together destroyed by anthropogenic forces (Larson, 2001). With their limited habitat range and dependence on these estuary environments throughout their life history, leopard sharks are particularly vulnerable to the loss of these critical environments (Carlisle & Starr, 2009). Some studies suggest that the habitat erosion of the California coast line continues to be high due to agriculture, development, and pollution (Smith, 2001, 2007), and have a potentially damning effect on the populations of  leopard sharks off the coast of California (Carlisle & Starr, 2009). Earlier this year, leopard sharks were found in mass strandings across California from January through May. Researchers are still looking into the exact cause, however it has been suggested that terrestrial run off from increased storm activity may have been the catalyst (Pelagic Shark Research Foundation, 2017).

Pelagic Shark Research Foundation (Photographer). (2017 May 15). Stranded leopard shark [Digital Image]. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/

DNA sampling of  leopard sharks in California waters have determined that genetic diversity is lower than previously anticipated because there appears to be seven distinct populations that are not interbreeding with the other populations (Lewallen et al., 2007). At present the IUCN has the leopard shark listed as “Least Concern” on the Red List of Threatened Species (Carlisle, Smith, Launer, & White, 2015).  Although it has been suggested that due to their long gestation period, slow growth rates, limited genetic diversity, and delayed sexual maturity they should be declared “Vulnerable” (Smith, 2001, 2007).

ElkhornSlough.org (Author). (n.d.). Working up a leopard shark [Digital Image]. Retrieved from http://www.elkhornslough.org/

Shark Stats

Family: Triakidae (houndsharks)

Length: 6.5 feet maximum (1.9 m)

Weight: 40 lbs (18.4 kg)

Habitat: Shallow coastal waters, bays, kelp beds, estuaries

Depth: Surface to 13 feet (4 m)

Reproduction: Ovoviviparous

Gestation: 10 to 12 months

Litter Range: 4 – 33 pups

Home Range: temperate water in the eastern Pacific, coastal U.S. from Oregon to Baja, Mexico, most commonly found along California

Diet: Prey includes bottom fishes and invertebrates

IUCN Status: Least Concern

(Skomal, 2016; Carlisle, Smith, Launer, & White, 2015)

I hope you enjoyed learning about one of my favorite shark species! I feel like I say that about every shark species, but these guys have been the focus of some of my early graduate work. They are also the first shark species I took my husband snorkeling with. (My mother-in-law was soooooo happy with me!) I absolutely love this species and I truly recommend to anyone that is in southern California in the summer months to try heading out to La Jolla for an afternoon. It is an unforgettable experience!

Flannery, A. (Photographer). (2016 June). Grad studies and leopard sharks [Digital Image]. Original Content.

Flannery, A. (Photographer). (2016 June). Grad studies and leopard sharks [Digital Image]. Original Content.

  If you haven’t checked out the previous Feature Species, the Great Hammerhead, be sure to check it out! Leave me a comment and let me know what species you’d like to learn more about! I’d love to hear your thoughts! Until next time finatics!

  Featured Image Source

San Diego Zoo (Author). (2017 April). Leopard Shark [Digital Image]. Retrieved from http://adminanimals.sandiegozoo.org/

Literature Cited

Ackerman, J. T., Kondratieff, M. C., Matern, S. A., & Cech, J. J. (2000). Tidal influence on spatial dynamics of leopard sharks, Triakis semifasciata, in Tomales Bay, California. Environmental Biology of Fishes, 58(1), 33–43.

Carlisle, A., Smith, S., Launer, A., & White, C. (2015). Triakis semifasciata. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved June 24, 2016, from http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/39363/0

Carlisle, & Starr. (2009). Habitat use, residency, and seasonal distribution of female leopard sharks Triakis semifasciata in Elkhorn Slough, California. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 380, 213–228.

Carlisle, & Starr. (2010). Tidal movements of female leopard sharks (Triakis semifasciata) in Elkhorn Slough, California. Environmental Biology of Fishes, 89(1), 31–45.

Delius, B. (2015). Triakis semifasciata. Retrieved July 10, 2016, from https://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/discover/species-profiles/triakis-semifasciata

Duncan, K. M., & Holland, K. N. (2006). Habitat use, growth rates and dispersal patterns of juvenile scalloped hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini) in a nursery habitat. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 312, 211–221.

Hight, B. V., & Lowe, C. G. (2007). Elevated body temperatures of adult female leopard sharks, Triakis semifasciata, while aggregating in shallow nearshore embayments: Evidence for behavioral thermoregulation? Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 352(1), 114–128.

Hopkins, T. E., & Cech Jr, J. J. (2003). The influence of environmental variables on the distribution and abundance of three elasmobranchs in Tomales Bay, California. Environmental Biology of Fishes, 66(3), 279–291.

Jacoby, D. M. P., Croft, D. P., & Sims, D. W. (2012). Social behaviour in sharks and rays: Analysis, patterns and implications for conservation. Fish and Fisheries, 13(4), 399–417.

Knip, D. M., Heupel, M. R., & Simpfendorfer, C. A. (2010). Sharks in nearshore environments: models, importance, and consequences. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 402, 1–11.

Larson, E. J. (2001). Coastal wetlands-emergent marshes. California’s Living Marine Resources: A Status Report. California and California Department of Fish and Game, Sacramento, California, 483–486.

Lewallen, E. A., Anderson, T. W., & Bohonak, A. J. (2007). Genetic structure of leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata) populations in California waters. Marine Biology, 152(3), 599–609.

Nosal, A. P., Cartamil, D. C., Long, J. W., Lührmann, M., Wegner, N. C., & Graham, J. B. (2013). Demography and movement patterns of leopard sharks (Triakis semifasciata) aggregating near the head of a submarine canyon along the open coast of southern California, USA. Environmental Biology of Fishes, 96(7), 865–878.

Pelagic Shark Research Foundation (2017).  San Francisco Bay, Stranding Report Update for late May and June 1, 2017. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/Pelagic-Shark-Research-Foundation-167200017410/?ref=page_internal

Skomal, G. (2016). The Shark Handbook: The Essential Guide for Understanding the Sharks of the World. (2nd ed.). Kennebunkport, ME: Cider Mill Press.

Smith, S. (2001). California’s Marine Living Resources: A Status Report. California Department of Fish and Game.

Smith, S. (2001). Leopard shark. California’s Marine Living Resources: A Status Report, (December), 252–254.

Smith, S. (2007). Leopard shark. Status of the Fisheries Report, (14), 1–7.

Tricas, T. C., Deacon, K., Last, P., McCosker, J. E., Walker, T. I., & Taylor, L. (1997). The Nature Company Guides: Sharks and Rays. (L. Taylor, Ed.). Hong Kong: The Nature Company, Time Life Books.

    Featured Species: Leopard Shark (Triakis semifasicata)

One of the most charismatic shark species is the leopard shark, Triakis semifasciata, with its elongated body, flattened head, dual dorsal fins of nearly equal size, striking dark saddle-like spots against a sandy or silver background, and a stark white belly (Nosal et al., 2013; Tricas et al., 1997).

Featured Species: Leopard Shark (Triakis semifasicata) One of the most charismatic shark species is the leopard shark, Triakis semifasciata, with its elongated body, flattened head, dual dorsal fins of nearly equal size, striking dark saddle-like spots against a sandy or silver background, and a stark white belly (Nosal et al., 2013; Tricas et al., 1997).

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One of the most charismatic shark species is the leopard shark, Triakis semifasciata, with its elongated body, flattened head, dual dorsal fins of nearly equal size, striking dark saddle-like spots against a sandy or silver background, and a stark white belly (Nosal et al., 2013; Tricas et al., 1997). These stunning features are why the leopard shark are one of the most commonly featured sharks in zoos and aquariums (Delius, 2015).

Flannery, A. (Photographer). (2017 June 12). Leopard Shark at CZS-Brookfield Zoo [Digital Image]. Original Content. 

For their commonality in zoos and aquariums, these meso-predators are found in a surprisingly small region just off the Pacific Coast of the United States, reaching from Oregon to Northern Mexico (Hopkins & Cech Jr, 2003; Lewallen, Anderson, & Bohonak, 2007; Smith, 2001, 2007).  Leopard shark tend to stay close to shore in the shallow bays and estuaries along the inter-tidal regions (Smith, 2001, 2007) where they actively use the rise and fall of the tides to navigate through their habitats, finding food, shelter, pupping grounds, and even each other when it is time to aggregate for reproduction (Ackerman, Kondratieff, Matern, & Cech, 2000; Carlisle & Starr, 2009, 2010).

Skipper, G. (Photographer). (2015 December 6). Leopard sharks! bolsa chica reserve [Digital Image]. Retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/

Leopard sharks tend to aggregate together in social groups with individuals of similar size, age, and gender (Hight & Lowe, 2007). These social groups usually consist of juveniles, mature females of similar size, and mature males of similar size. However, what female leopard sharks are known to draw crowds each year between June and September in the warmer waters of Southern California and Northern Mexico when they aggregate in the shallows to pup (Jacoby, Croft, & Sims, 2012; Smith, 2007; Smith, 2001). Shallow embankments such as estuaries have been documented to serve as nurseries for several species of elasmobranchs (Carlisle & Starr, 2009) possibly because they provide abundant prey resources, nutrient rich waters, and low predation risks to the pups (Duncan & Holland, 2006; Knip, Heupel, & Simpfendorfer, 2010). If you ever get the chance to visit La Jolla, California in the summer months, take a snorkel just beyond the surf line. These sharks are timid so approach slowly. Trust me it is well worth it!

  Rogeruzun (2016 September 16). Leopard Shark Invasion (4K UHD) [Video Clip]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/

  Like other near shore elasmobranch species, leopard sharks are threatened by human activity (Knip et al., 2010). In a California study of wetland destruction over the past century, it has been estimated that nearly 91% of all estuarine habitat in California has been altered or all together destroyed by anthropogenic forces (Larson, 2001). With their limited habitat range and dependence on these estuary environments throughout their life history, leopard sharks are particularly vulnerable to the loss of these critical environments (Carlisle & Starr, 2009). Some studies suggest that the habitat erosion of the California coast line continues to be high due to agriculture, development, and pollution (Smith, 2001, 2007), and have a potentially damning effect on the populations of  leopard sharks off the coast of California (Carlisle & Starr, 2009). Earlier this year, leopard sharks were found in mass strandings across California from January through May. Researchers are still looking into the exact cause, however it has been suggested that terrestrial run off from increased storm activity may have been the catalyst (Pelagic Shark Research Foundation, 2017).

Pelagic Shark Research Foundation (Photographer). (2017 May 15). Stranded leopard shark [Digital Image]. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/

DNA sampling of  leopard sharks in California waters have determined that genetic diversity is lower than previously anticipated because there appears to be seven distinct populations that are not interbreeding with the other populations (Lewallen et al., 2007). At present the IUCN has the leopard shark listed as “Least Concern” on the Red List of Threatened Species (Carlisle, Smith, Launer, & White, 2015).  Although it has been suggested that due to their long gestation period, slow growth rates, limited genetic diversity, and delayed sexual maturity they should be declared “Vulnerable” (Smith, 2001, 2007).

ElkhornSlough.org (Author). (n.d.). Working up a leopard shark [Digital Image]. Retrieved from http://www.elkhornslough.org/

Shark Stats

Family: Triakidae (houndsharks)

Length: 6.5 feet maximum (1.9 m)

Weight: 40 lbs (18.4 kg)

Habitat: Shallow coastal waters, bays, kelp beds, estuaries

Depth: Surface to 13 feet (4 m)

Reproduction: Ovoviviparous

Gestation: 10 to 12 months

Litter Range: 4 – 33 pups

Home Range: temperate water in the eastern Pacific, coastal U.S. from Oregon to Baja, Mexico, most commonly found along California

Diet: Prey includes bottom fishes and invertebrates

IUCN Status: Least Concern

(Skomal, 2016; Carlisle, Smith, Launer, & White, 2015)

I hope you enjoyed learning about one of my favorite shark species! I feel like I say that about every shark species, but these guys have been the focus of some of my early graduate work. They are also the first shark species I took my husband snorkeling with. (My mother-in-law was soooooo happy with me!) I absolutely love this species and I truly recommend to anyone that is in southern California in the summer months to try heading out to La Jolla for an afternoon. It is an unforgettable experience!

Flannery, A. (Photographer). (2016 June). Grad studies and leopard sharks [Digital Image]. Original Content.

Flannery, A. (Photographer). (2016 June). Grad studies and leopard sharks [Digital Image]. Original Content.

  If you haven’t checked out the previous Feature Species, the Great Hammerhead, be sure to check it out! Leave me a comment and let me know what species you’d like to learn more about! I’d love to hear your thoughts! Until next time finatics!

  Featured Image Source

San Diego Zoo (Author). (2017 April). Leopard Shark [Digital Image]. Retrieved from http://adminanimals.sandiegozoo.org/

Literature Cited

Ackerman, J. T., Kondratieff, M. C., Matern, S. A., & Cech, J. J. (2000). Tidal influence on spatial dynamics of leopard sharks, Triakis semifasciata, in Tomales Bay, California. Environmental Biology of Fishes, 58(1), 33–43.

Carlisle, A., Smith, S., Launer, A., & White, C. (2015). Triakis semifasciata. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved June 24, 2016, from http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/39363/0

Carlisle, & Starr. (2009). Habitat use, residency, and seasonal distribution of female leopard sharks Triakis semifasciata in Elkhorn Slough, California. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 380, 213–228.

Carlisle, & Starr. (2010). Tidal movements of female leopard sharks (Triakis semifasciata) in Elkhorn Slough, California. Environmental Biology of Fishes, 89(1), 31–45.

Delius, B. (2015). Triakis semifasciata. Retrieved July 10, 2016, from https://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/discover/species-profiles/triakis-semifasciata

Duncan, K. M., & Holland, K. N. (2006). Habitat use, growth rates and dispersal patterns of juvenile scalloped hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini) in a nursery habitat. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 312, 211–221.

Hight, B. V., & Lowe, C. G. (2007). Elevated body temperatures of adult female leopard sharks, Triakis semifasciata, while aggregating in shallow nearshore embayments: Evidence for behavioral thermoregulation? Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology, 352(1), 114–128.

Hopkins, T. E., & Cech Jr, J. J. (2003). The influence of environmental variables on the distribution and abundance of three elasmobranchs in Tomales Bay, California. Environmental Biology of Fishes, 66(3), 279–291.

Jacoby, D. M. P., Croft, D. P., & Sims, D. W. (2012). Social behaviour in sharks and rays: Analysis, patterns and implications for conservation. Fish and Fisheries, 13(4), 399–417.

Knip, D. M., Heupel, M. R., & Simpfendorfer, C. A. (2010). Sharks in nearshore environments: models, importance, and consequences. Marine Ecology Progress Series, 402, 1–11.

Larson, E. J. (2001). Coastal wetlands-emergent marshes. California’s Living Marine Resources: A Status Report. California and California Department of Fish and Game, Sacramento, California, 483–486.

Lewallen, E. A., Anderson, T. W., & Bohonak, A. J. (2007). Genetic structure of leopard shark (Triakis semifasciata) populations in California waters. Marine Biology, 152(3), 599–609.

Nosal, A. P., Cartamil, D. C., Long, J. W., Lührmann, M., Wegner, N. C., & Graham, J. B. (2013). Demography and movement patterns of leopard sharks (Triakis semifasciata) aggregating near the head of a submarine canyon along the open coast of southern California, USA. Environmental Biology of Fishes, 96(7), 865–878.

Pelagic Shark Research Foundation (2017).  San Francisco Bay, Stranding Report Update for late May and June 1, 2017. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/Pelagic-Shark-Research-Foundation-167200017410/?ref=page_internal

Skomal, G. (2016). The Shark Handbook: The Essential Guide for Understanding the Sharks of the World. (2nd ed.). Kennebunkport, ME: Cider Mill Press.

Smith, S. (2001). California’s Marine Living Resources: A Status Report. California Department of Fish and Game.

Smith, S. (2001). Leopard shark. California’s Marine Living Resources: A Status Report, (December), 252–254.

Smith, S. (2007). Leopard shark. Status of the Fisheries Report, (14), 1–7.

Tricas, T. C., Deacon, K., Last, P., McCosker, J. E., Walker, T. I., & Taylor, L. (1997). The Nature Company Guides: Sharks and Rays. (L. Taylor, Ed.). Hong Kong: The Nature Company, Time Life Books.

    Featured Species: Leopard Shark (Triakis semifasicata) One of the most charismatic shark species is the leopard shark, Triakis semifasciata, with its elongated body, flattened head, dual dorsal fins of nearly equal size, striking dark saddle-like spots against a sandy or silver background, and a stark white belly (Nosal et al., 2013; Tricas et al., 1997).

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2017 Lineup

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Session One

Recital Hall | 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Daniel De Togni: In the Morning Steve Tjoa, vioin; Craig Perry, electric guitar

JacobTV: GRAB IT! Nathaniel Martinez, electric guitar

Eric Tran: Icarus Bethanne Walker, flute; Margaret Halbig, piano

Siroko Duo Philip Glass: Piece in Square Jessie Nucho and Victoria Hauk, flutes

Guerrilla Composers Guild Art songs for soprano and cello Bryan Lin: Young Colin Martin: Mad Girl's Love Song Nick Benavides: The oldest thirst there is Yumeng (Rita) Zhang: Rain has fallen Aaron Gervais: Louis CK am Spinnrade Matt Boehler: It is enough Winnie Nieh, soprano; Matt Schwede, cello

Missy Mazzoli: Tooth and Nail Anna Heflin, viola with fixed electronics

Session Two

Osher Salon | 1:30 p.m to 5 p.m.

Areon Flutes Patrick Castillo: like the tide Ryan Brown: Get Go Jill Heinke Moen, Kassey Plaha, Sasha Launer, Meerenai Shim, flutes

John Luther Adams: Three High Places Luke Fatora, violin

Lou Harrison: Incidental Music for Corneille's "Cinna" (Suite for Tack Piano) Taylor Chan, tack piano

Bryndan Moondy: Cascade Meerenai Shim, flute; Brandon Morris, violin Samuel Nelson, viola; Chiayu Chang, piano

Friction Quartet Nick Norton: Monet in Greyscale Marc Mellits: Selections from Tapas (4, 5, 7) John Halle: Spheres Kevin Rogers and Otis Harriel, violin; Taija Warbelow, viola; Doug Machiz, cello

Hunter Long: Vulpine Series No. 7-9 Hunter Long, paetzold

Christopher Whitley: heavy sleepers Christopher Whitley, violin and electronics

INTERMISSION

Adam Shield: The Uncertainty Principle Kaija Saariaho: NoaNoa Bihe Wen: Dye Jessie Nucho, flute and electronics

Amaranth Quartet Sahba Aminikia: The Wind Will Blow Us Away Haley Shaw: Visceral Studies Emily Botel and Abigail Shiman, violin; Erica Zappia, viola; Helen Newby, cello

Jude Traxler: from poison Anne Rainwater, piano

Session Three

Recital Hall | 3:30 p.m to 6 p.m.

Kevin Puts: And Legions Will Rise Andrew Friedman, clarinet; Luke Fatora, violin; Katrina Shore, marimba

Sato Matsui: Dance of the Marionettes Lazuli String Quartet with Victoria Hauk, flute; Nayantara Jain, piano

ZOFO DUET Akira Nishimura: from Samudra Manthan Pablo Ortiz: paisaje Cecile Marti: Wendung Kenji Oh: Sacred Chichibu Peaks at Spring Dawn Keisuke Nakagoshi and Eva-Maria Zimmerman, piano

Lazuli Quartet Hamza El Din: Escalay Yuqian Zhang and Joseph Christianson, violin Justine Preston, viola; Evan Kahn, cello

Taylor Joshua Rankin: In the Autumn Foliage Clara Fuhrman and Emily Nardo, violin Fiona Hinkulow, viola; Federico Ramirez, cello with fixed electronics

One Great City Duo Sergio Assad: Variations on a Lullaby Chick Corea: Children's Songs (selections) Sergio Assad: Tres Cenas Brasileras Alexandra Iranfar, guitar and soprano Timothy Sherren, guitar

MaryClare Brzytwa: For Pauline MaryClare Brzytwa, flute and electronics

Session Four

Concert Hall | 7 p.m to 9 p.m.

Aaron Gervais: Halo Ballet Xin Zhao, piano; Chelsea Wong, keyboard Carlos Rivera, electric guitar; Taylor Joshua Rankin, drums Michael Kropf, Bryan Lin, Kevin Becker, Colin Grant, Halo dancers

Ignition Duo Nick Norton: In Ecclesia Kyle Randall: Winter Landscapes Ramon Fermin and David Gonzales, electric guitars

Wild Rumpus William Gardiner: Hebbian Theory Alex Temple: Willingly Philip Glass: Music in Similar Motion

Jason Thorpe Buchanan: Second Study for Alto Saxophone, Video, and Electronics: pulp Casey Grev, alto saxophone

The Living Earth Show Luis Escareño: Bluets Travis Andrews, electric guitar Andy Meyerson, percussion

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Capitulo 2 - El lobo

- ¿Por qué lloras? –dijo una voz suave y cálida.

-Mi mama y mi papa se han ido – respondí apartándome los mocos con la manga.

- Tranquila, todo estará bien, a partir de ahora yo seré tu nuevo papa.

-¿Enserio? -Dije dudosa- ¿No te vas a ir?’

-No me iré a ningún lado. – dijo sonriendo amablemente.

-¿lo prometes?

-Lo prometo.

Un día como otro cualquiera,  buscaba presas entre unas enormes rocas al lado de una inmensa pradera. Poca cosa fue lo que encontré: Un par de setas (técnicamente comestibles),  algunos bichos y hierba. Me disponía a salir de esa aglomeración de rocas cuando de repente escuché un ruido, el ruido de un depredador. Me escondí todo lo que pude entre aquellas rocas mohosas, cada vez estaba más cerca. Puse mis manos sobre mi corazón porque oiría lo rápido y fuerte que me latía.

De repente el ruido paró. Un silencio fatal reino por encima de todo. Yo esperé por precaución, esperé y esperé. Esperé hasta que creí que era el momento oportuno, me agarré con una piedra y salí de esa aglomeración. Me quede petrificada, estaba ahí. Ese animal no se había movido ni un pelo desde la última vez. ¿Cómo no lo había oído? Me quede tan petrificada por el miedo que no podía ni respirar, pero entonces me fijé bien. Es cierto, era una criatura monstruosamente sanguinaria, nunca había visto un lobo pero según los libros de historia que leí hace cientos de años, los lobos no alcanzaban 1 metro de altura, y este como mínimo media 2.

A parte de su apariencia externa pude notar que el ‘’ animal’’ así dicho estaba llorando.'' - ¿Acaso lloran las bestias?  ¿Se sentía mal por haber asesinado a una familia de conejos?''- Simplemente le odiaba por su crueldad hacia el mundo animal. Pero no pude quitarme su aspecto de la mente durante semanas.

Esa noche no conseguí comer nada al final. Tendré de vigilar aun más de ahora en adelante.

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Still fangurling about Breaking dawn part 2!! Whoww amazing. I really want to be Bella, happy ever after with your man, no divorce, just an relationship for ever! And her child, soo wonderful.. lots of tears by the fight, but it wasn't even a real fight it was the future, Alice showed it to the volturi. So I cried for nothing.. and at the and of the movie, when they showed; wen Bella and Edward met eachother and till the dat that she becomes a vampire! At that moment I cried again. Beautiful story Stephanie Meijer, thanks for making this story, for making my dreams. I still dream about becomming a vampire! Lots of love

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