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Unleashing the Potential: Mining Helium Crypto with IoT Devices

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, a unique opportunity has emerged for individuals to not only participate in the blockchain revolution but also earn rewards through mining. One exciting avenue gaining traction is the mining of Helium (HNT) cryptocurrency using Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Let’s delve into this innovative world of crypto mining with examples of popular…

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The Ringtail (Bassariscus astutus)

AKA “Ringtail Cat”

If there’s one thing you should know about the Ringtail cat, it’s that they are not a cat! In fact, they are a member of the raccoon family. 

Their similar features to a feline earn them a few other names including miner’s cat and civet cat. Despite these misconceptions, the Ringtail is named for its tail, which is long, ringed and bushy.

Native to the southwest US and Mexico, these mysterious mammals are nocturnal and have many adaptations to help them survive at night. Their large, round eyes help them see in complete darkness and their big ears allow them to hear the slightest sounds. They can also maneuver along cliffs and between small openings and cracks, while descending headfirst by rotating their hind feet 180 degrees. With the help of their tail, they’re able to balance and climb.

When they’re not active and out hunting, they are most likely sleeping in their den which can include hollow trees, rock crevices and abandoned burrows from other animals. 

They may also be hiding from predators like coyotes, bobcats, and great horned owls.  As an omnivore, they eat a variety of foods, though they tend to prefer meat.  Insects, mice, lizards, snakes, scorpions, fruit and plants make up a typical diet.  As a result, they play an important role in the ecosystem by maintaining balance in these prey populations and aiding in seed dispersal.

via: Zion National Park - Utah, USA

[pekoehoneyncream]

Ghoaptober # 21

Prompt: Forest

Words: 2000~

TW: None (sfw)

This version of Ghoaptober was created by @spadesandshovels

Return of the Shifter AU from #16! and a return of Router Woods from #1.

Fair warning that this one is set Pre-Relationship

Enjoy!

“MacTavish.” Ghost let a grin twist up the edges of his mouth when the Sergeant jolted violently, having not noticed Ghost lurking outside the mess’s doors, waiting for Soap to emerge. 

“Sir!” MacTavish recovered admirably, snapping upright when he registered who was addressing him. 

“With me.” Ghost commanded as he turned and walked away. He heard the Sergeant stutter a half-jogging step to catch up with his abrupt exit, then settle in to pacing along behind Ghost's left shoulder. Refreshingly, without asking any inane questions. 

Ghost led them out the main building’s northernmost exit and headed up towards Router Woods, the copse of trees that bracketed the north of the base. Reaching the small forest’s south entrance, Ghost nodded to Price and Gaz, who had been waiting for them as agreed. 

“Soap.” Price greeted, “We’re here to get our Shifts acquainted. Best to do it in a non-critical situation, instead of having you dropped in it mid-mission.” 

“Sounds good, Cap.” MacTavish nodded looking between all of them with a curiosity glinting in his eyes that he couldn’t smother. 

That wasn’t surprising, he was the only one here without full knowledge of everyone’s Shifts. Ghost had told Price what MacTavish’s Shift is as soon as he’d found out, he didn't doubt that Price had told Gaz soon after that and, of course, they all already know each other’s Shifts. 

“This is what’s going to happen,” Price continued, “We’ll step into the trees and shift. Your task is to wait three minutes, then shift and come find us, Clear?”

“Yes, Sir.” Soap nodded, an eager tension starting to knot in his muscles. 

He watched the three men walk into the woods and checked his watch, making sure to remember the time it showed and not just let himself scratch ‘look at watch’ off the to-do list without actually having read the fucking thing. 

Impatiently waiting out the allotted time,  Soap forced himself not to pace. Picking at the seams of his pants and compulsively checking his watch every ten seconds, instead. When the third minute finally ticked over he immediately threw himself into his shift. 

The ground coming closer, his palms thickening into paw pads, warm fur coming up to shield vulnerable bare skin as his clothes vanished into the unknowns between magic and science that was intrinsic to all Shifters. 

He shook himself out and blinked away the slight blur of his vision adjusting, thankful that he kept the human colour range, instead of the wash of blues and yellows that actual wolves purportedly see in. 

Putting his nose to the ground, he snuffled around until he had the three distinct scents of Price, Ghost, and Gaz. He followed their trail into the trees and sneezed in frustration as the scents muddied together, they weren't playing nice. Well, by the smells of things, Ghost wasn’t playing nice. What was once three distinct lines of Price, Ghost, and Gaz had become two lines of PriceGhost and GazGhost, that occasionally muddled into one big mess of GhostPriceGhostGazGhost. 

The Lieutenant had purposely messed with the scent markers. 

It didn’t help that he’d done it over the spot they’d shifted, their normal scents gaining the undertones and edges of their Shifts. From what little he could parse, Gaz had the clean almost chloriney smell of some kind of cat, Price had the tallow, mineral, rock smell of ungulates, and Ghost had the dark musky reek of a large predator. 

Sneezing again and rubbing his nose into his own side to clear the mess of unhelpful scents from it, he started canvassing the area. Finding three distinct sets of prints that matched up nicely with his assumptions. The small round prints of a cat, probably a bobcat or a lynx, the teardrop prints of what looked to be a massive deer, and the signature two step of a bear. Backtracking until he found a scent that was clear and untainted by Ghost, Soap paced out in wider and wider circles, keeping the scent in his nose, listening closely for any out of place sounds and watching carefully for any more prints. He’d decided to try his hand -or paw as it were- at tracking Price, a deer couldn’t climb trees to hide like a cat or maul him like a bear.

Eventually he passed out of the area tainted by Ghost’s evil machinations and found a crisp line of prints and a nice clear scent trail. Flicking his ears he could hear something moving through the brush ahead of him and sunk low. With his belly brushing the dirt he slunk around until he was upwind of the scent. Creeping forward his target slowly came into view and Soap froze in slack jawed disbelief. 

That was no deer. 

It was fucking mountainous, what ever the fuck it was. Some kind of horrible love child between a moose, an elk, and Benandonner. Soap could have stood under it and not have his back even brush its belly. All that without mentioning the truly unnecessarily gargantuan rack of antlers it was crowned by, Soap could easily lay down in the bowl of one of them with no risk of slipping out. The sharp points they were sporting didn’t look like they were there for giving bairns tickles either. 

Abandoning his plan of sneaking up on Price, Soap stepped out from his cover with a yip and a friendly wag of his tail. Getting a closer look at the weapon’s rack he was touting as Price swung his head around to face him, Soap mentally retracted his previous thought. 

This thing could absolutely maul him. 

Price gave a snort that Soap prayed was friendly and came over to nudge at the wolf with his nose, wuffling around Soap’s ears for a moment, then pulling away with another snort. 

“Soap?” Came an echo of Price’s voice, faint like he was calling from the back of a cave system, “Are you hearing me?”

An old hand at forging mental links, Soap easily brought Price’s presence into focus, memorizing the unique shape of Price’s mind touching his and slotting it into place amongst the veritable phonebook of others that crowded in the back of his mind. 

“Aye, Price.” He answered, “I hear you.” 

“What?” Price asked, tilting his head -mindful of his antlers- to eye Soap.

“What?” Soap returned, not understanding what Price was questioning.

“Soap, you’re not speaking English,” Price informed him.

Ah, fuck. Old hand at forging mental links, Soap may be, but it’d been months since he’s had to deal with the headache of shifting his internal monologue out of the Scots Gaelic it defaulted to. 

“Sorry, Captain,” Soap enunciated, “I hear you fine.” 

Price blew out a hard breath, and bobbed his head, “That’s good, Soap. Off you trot then, go find Garrick and Ghost.” 

Soap darted a step forward to lick boldly at Price’s jaws, feeling safe enough to dare giving in to the instincts demanding he show deference to his superior. Price licked him broadly across his head then gave him a shooing nudge. Obediently trotting away, Soap couldn’t help the way his tail wagged, it would be nice to have a more permanent pack again. 

A breeze stirred a susurrus through the treetops and carried the dim feline smell of Gaz down to the wolf searching amongst their roots. Freezing where he was, Soap started sniffing hard, intently searching for any other sign of his quarry. Standing up onto his hindlegs and stretching his nose up to the branches, the smell became more clear. 

Soap knew that the cat would hide where he couldn’t reach. It’s what Soap would do if he was in Gaz’s fur. 

Engaging every stealth tactic he knew, Soap crept towards the epicentre of the scent pooling down from the trees. He carefully kept his head forward and his eyes down, not looking up, not letting Gaz know that he'd caught on to where his fellow Sergeant was hiding. When he was crouched at the base of the tree that his nose told him Gaz was -probably- sitting in, he abruptly threw his head back into the loudest throat-aching baying howl that he could scream out of his lungs. An old buddy that Shifted into an Eastern wolf had taught him how to howl like a North American, and Soap in turn had taught him how the Europeans sing.

A startled yowl followed by scrambling crashes sounded from the branches above his head. Looking up, he easily spotted the puffed up furball clinging to the trunk of the tree and glaring death down upon him. Soap let his tongue loll out of his mouth and his tail wag as he reared up to brace his forepaws against the trunk, giving Gaz a friendly boof.

Gaz hissed at him. 

Understandable really. 

“-uck would you do that?! Is mimicking bagpipes some kind of national Scottish pastime? Are the train horn imitators olympics coming up and I just wasn’t informed? Or are you just-” Gaz’s voice faded into Soap’s mind mid-rant. 

“Found you!” Soap cheered, making sure he said it in English the first time this go around. 

“Yeah, Yeah, Yeah,” Gaz grumbled, his stump of a tail flicking irritably, “Go find Ghost then.” 

Soap padded his paws against the tree, a bit upset that he couldn’t make friends with -read: ‘lick’- Gaz like he had Price, but he did still have to hunt down Ghost, so he pushed off and headed out.

Half an hour later he must have tracked over every square metre of Router Woods, but still couldn’t find any signs of Ghost clear enough to get a good heading off of. As a cherry on top, his unfamiliar surroundings were messing with his paranoia and ever since he left Gaz behind he’s felt like something’s watching him. Soap paused, gave a great whining stress-yawn and a halfhearted attempt at shaking off his tension, then sat to think over what he could do for next steps. Obviously, just wandering around wasn’t going to turn up Ghost. What other options did he have? As he mulled it over, a terrible idea started to take shape in his mind. 

If he couldn't find Ghost as the Hunter, it was time to be the Hunted. 

Leaning down, he nipped through the skin on his left ankle, and an offbeat crackling sounded from behind him as his blood rolled down to patter onto the earth. Whipping around, Soap found himself nearly nose-to-nose with a grizzly bear. 

A feeling of being watched indeed. 

Soap realized now that he’s been the hunted this whole damn time, but with adrenaline jolting through him, he wasn’t willing to give up his plan just yet. Wheeling about, he started sprinting through the trees. He could hear Ghost crashing after him, but accelerating as close to his top-speed as he dared while still having to weave through the trees, he easily outstripped the bear. Thankfully, the blood still dripping from his leg was giving Ghost a nice easy trail to follow. 

Soap barreled out of the trees at the south entrance of the woods, nearly mowing over Price and Gaz, who were waiting just outside like Soap had hoped they would be. Shifting back to his human form as swiftly as he dared, Soap panted to get his breath back under twin baffled stares.

“Wha-”

“Did you not find Ghost?” Price cut over Gaz’s question.

“Nae,” Soap denied, straightening up as much as his cramping side allowed, “I found him.” He hunched back over, bracing his hands on his knees. If he’d known he’d be running a marathon he would have stretched first. 

“Where is he?” Gaz asked for the both of them, glancing around like the Lieutenant might fall from a tree like a fresh ire-filled apple.

“He’s-” A worked up grizzly bear charging out of trees with an agitated bellow nicely punctuated Soap’s statement, and he continued with a cheering tone “Right there!” 

He turned a bright smile on the Captain. Ignoring Gaz’s disbelief-filled goggling, Price’s flat staring, and the huffing breaths stirring his warhawk, from the bear -presumably- looming over him.

“So I see.” Said Price.

Thank You For Reading!

Here's a Height comparison of the 141 and their shifts, for a bit of perspective, done in my usual colour coding.

and here's some images to put the sheer size of the Irish Elk into perspective.

They were frikken HUGE!

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[bigfootmountain]

Handy blog on eyeshine, important to understand when squatching at night…

Eyeshine in animals is produced by a special membrane, called the tapetum lucidum (tapestry of light), a reflective surface that is located directly behind the retina. When the small rays of light found in the night, like starlight or moonlight, enter the eye, they bounce off the membrane, giving the eye a second chance to use the light. For animals that have this membrane, it is like having a built in flashlight that lights a path from the inside out.

The tapetum lucidum, coupled with big eyes and lots of light-sensing rod cells, allow nocturnal mammals to see well in dark or dim conditions. But eyeshine isn’t limited to mammals. Once, while at the edge of a pond listening to the midnight chorus of frogs, my flashlight caught the glimmering, emerald-green eyes of a huge bullfrog. And in my obsession over eyeshine, I am eagerly looking forward to the summer, when I will be searching the forest floor for the ruby red glow of a wolf spider’s eyes. I only wish that my eyes would glow, a fierce sapphire blue in the darkest of night, but although humans have many interesting adaptations, good night vision is not one of them. Our abundance of cones and lack of rods mean we see more colors than most other animals, but we can’t see in the dark. And we don’t have a tapetum lucidum – when our eyes appear red in photographs, it’s a reflection of the camera’s flash off the red blood cells of the choroid, which is a vascular layer behind the retina.

Eyeshine color varies by species, from the amber glow of a bobcat to the red glint of a black bear. The different colors are produced by the mineral content and the structure of the tapetum lucidum, as well as varying pigments in the retina. There does seem to be some overlap of colors, like bobcat and raccoon having yellow/amber eyeshine.

So is it at all possible to identify an animal by eyeshine color alone? According to ecologist and long-time tracker Dr. Rick van de Poll, eyeshine is somewhat variable so that even within the same species the color can look a bit different. Factors that influence individual eyeshine color, according to van de Poll, include the age and individual chemistry of the animal, as well as seasonal variation and the angle and intensity of the light hitting the eye. But this doesn’t deter van de Poll from using eyeshine as a clue to identifying mammals. “It’s part of the information” he said, “but you have to also be paying attention to the animal’s behavior, the shape and placement of the eyes, and how the animal moves away from the light, or if it even moves away from the light at all.”

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Yuma’s Hidden Gems: Off-the-Beaten-Path Attractions

Nestled in the heart of Arizona’s southwestern desert, Yuma offers much more than just scorching temperatures and breathtaking sunsets. Beyond its well-known attractions, Yuma has a treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be discovered by those willing to wander off the beaten path. Whether you’re a history buff, nature lover, or simply looking for a unique travel experience, Yuma’s lesser-known spots will surprise and delight. Here’s a guide to uncovering the off-the-beaten-path attractions that make Yuma a standout destination.

1. Castle Dome Ghost Town and Museum

Why It’s Special: Few people know that Yuma holds one of Arizona’s best-preserved ghost towns. The Castle Dome Ghost Town and Museum offers a journey back to the 1800s when it was a booming mining town.

What to Expect: As you stroll through the reconstructed buildings and authentic artifacts, you’ll get a feel for the life of miners, shopkeepers, and residents who once called Castle Dome home. The town’s eerie charm, complemented by abandoned structures and vintage mining equipment, makes it a must-see for history enthusiasts and photographers.

Insider Tip: Visit early in the morning for cooler temperatures and golden lighting perfect for photography. Don’t miss the chance to talk with the guides, who have deep knowledge of the area’s history.

2. Imperial National Wildlife Refuge

Why It’s Special: Just a short drive from Yuma, the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge offers a glimpse into Arizona’s rich desert biodiversity. This 26,000-acre sanctuary along the Colorado River is home to numerous plant and animal species, including migratory birds, beavers, and desert bighorn sheep.

What to Expect: You can enjoy hiking trails, birdwatching spots, and a serene riverfront that provides a quiet escape from the city. The Painted Desert Trail, a 1.3-mile loop, offers vibrant, layered landscapes and sweeping views of the refuge.

Insider Tip: Bring binoculars, as the refuge is a prime birdwatching location, especially during migration seasons. The early morning or late afternoon hours are ideal for spotting wildlife.

3. Cloud Museum

Why It’s Special: The Cloud Museum, located just outside of Yuma, is one of the quirkiest attractions in the area. It features an extensive collection of vintage Model T Fords and other classic cars, antique engines, and nostalgic memorabilia.

What to Expect: This outdoor museum feels like a journey through time, with hundreds of classic vehicles and machines carefully displayed across several acres. The passionate owner, Johnny Cloud, is often available to share stories and offer insight into his one-of-a-kind collection.

Insider Tip: Wear sunscreen and a hat since most exhibits are outdoors. And don’t be shy about asking questions; Johnny’s personal anecdotes bring the museum to life.

4. Kofa National Wildlife Refuge

Why It’s Special: Located around an hour’s drive from Yuma, Kofa National Wildlife Refuge is a remote paradise for hiking, camping, and photography. This desert wilderness, spanning nearly 670,000 acres, is famous for its rugged mountains, expansive landscapes, and elusive desert wildlife.

What to Expect: Adventurers can explore challenging hiking trails, climb rocky outcrops, and seek out the towering Kofa Mountains. Wildlife enthusiasts may spot desert bighorn sheep, bobcats, and rare desert plants like the Kofa Mountain barberry, found only in this region.

Insider Tip: Bring plenty of water and let someone know your plans if you’re heading out on a longer hike. Sunrise and sunset views here are breathtaking, especially from Signal Peak, the highest point in the refuge.

5. Cibola National Wildlife Refuge

Why It’s Special: Nestled along the Colorado River, Cibola National Wildlife Refuge is an oasis for nature lovers. Known for its wetlands and grasslands, the refuge provides crucial habitat for migratory birds and other desert species.

What to Expect: The refuge is perfect for a leisurely scenic drive, wildlife viewing, or a quiet picnic amidst nature. In winter, you can witness thousands of sandhill cranes, snow geese, and other migratory birds that flock to the area.

Insider Tip: The Cibola Nature Trail is a short, easy hike that offers lovely views of the river and wetlands. Bring a camera with a zoom lens to capture the diverse bird species up close.

6. Yuma Territorial Prison Cemetery

Why It’s Special: While the Yuma Territorial Prison itself is well-known, few people venture to its adjacent cemetery, where many of the prison’s unfortunate souls were laid to rest. This somber site offers a haunting yet fascinating glimpse into Yuma’s darker past.

What to Expect: The small, unadorned cemetery reflects the harsh realities of prison life in the late 1800s. As you wander the grounds, you’ll see markers and plaques that commemorate the lives of prisoners who passed away within the prison’s unforgiving walls.

Insider Tip: The cemetery is close to the prison, so it’s worth combining both visits. Visiting at dusk adds an eerie atmosphere to the experience.

7. The Martha’s Gardens Date Farm

Why It’s Special: For a unique agricultural experience, a visit to Martha’s Gardens Date Farm offers a delightful escape into Yuma’s date-farming industry. Known for their Medjool dates, this family-owned farm offers tours that showcase the farming and harvesting process.

What to Expect: Wander the lush date palms, learn about the cultivation of dates, and sample some of the farm’s delicious products, including date shakes, which are a local favorite. The farm’s shaded seating areas offer a refreshing break from the desert heat.

Insider Tip: Grab a few packs of dates as a sweet souvenir. The Medjool dates grown here are some of the best in the world!

8. Arizona Market Place

Why It’s Special: Open seasonally from fall to spring, the Arizona Market Place is an open-air market offering a quirky mix of vendors, food stalls, and unique finds. From handcrafted jewelry to vintage treasures, it’s a fun stop for locals and tourists alike.

What to Expect: With dozens of vendors selling everything from handmade crafts to food, clothes, and antiques, the market has something for everyone. It’s a great place to hunt for unique souvenirs, chat with local artisans, and sample southwestern flavors.

Insider Tip: Arrive early to get the best deals and enjoy breakfast at one of the on-site food stalls. Cash is preferred, so come prepared.

Final Thoughts

Yuma’s hidden gems offer a diverse mix of history, natural beauty, and quirky attractions that make it a truly unique destination. While many visitors focus on Yuma’s popular sites, these lesser-known spots showcase the region's authentic charm and intrigue. So, whether you’re seeking a historical adventure, a serene natural escape, or an unforgettable taste of local flavor, Yuma’s off-the-beaten-path attractions are waiting to be explored. Pack your bags, hit the road, and experience the other side of Yuma—where discovery awaits around every corner.

[goblininatrenchcoat]

Here's too many asks for the ask game with way too many asks: 2, 20, 24, 44, 56, 64, 79, 101, 104, 129, 167

2: What’s your dream pet? (Real or not)

Well if we’re doing anything goes here, lynx/bobcat

20: Do you like space or the ocean more?

The ocean. No super strong feelings about either, tbh, but I like eating fish so ocean wins for making nice food for me. Sorry fishies

24: Favorite constellation?

Ursa Major/the Big Dipper. She lives on my forearm as moles so it feels like a little personal connection

44: Do you like tattoos and piercings?

Oh hell yeah. I love seeing tattoos on other people, though I don’t plan to get any (conceptually it would be cool to have tattoos but I’ve never come up with anything I actually have any interest in getting tattooed on me). Piercings are great, if they were easier to acquire professionally I’d have a ton but alas. That requires time and money.

56: Something that calms you down?

Hm. To be very frank, engaging in some of my compulsions. The healthier option I use is loud music

64: Favorite animal(s):

Cats of all kinds. Crows and ravens. Opossums. Raccoons. I am rather the tumblr stereotype here

79: Something you wish didn’t exist:

The US credit system

101: Favorite type of shoes

Platform boots of all kinds

104: What is your favorite mineral or gem?

Hard to pick a favorite, really. Most of both are really cool in various ways. If im pressed to choose I’ll say opal but that’s not really a completely honest answer

129: What would you want written on your tombstone?

Probably just my full name as it should be and my birth/death dates. I don’t think there’s much to say on a tombstone that won’t fall short and flat of who I am or what I want.

167: Do you really care how the universe and world was created?

Ultimately, I guess not? I know I’ll never know, so how important could it be? But I will always wonder, so maybe I do care and that’s just me trying to be indifferent

[moreuglyhousephotos]

MINE YOUR OWN BUSINESS - Property in Prescott, Arizona sold recently with its own mine. The listing mentions: "A mine which you are able to walk-in about 30 yards. The mine will come with the mineral rights." And perhaps with snakes or foxes or bobcats? 6-21-24

[ledenews]

Wheeling Miners Announce Move to National Arena League

The Wheeling Miners have announced a move to the National Arena League (NAL) for the 2025 season. The Miners will join the NAL in 2025 with eight teams playing in eight states throughout the United States. The league brings new opponents to the Wesbanco Arena including the two longest active teams in the sport of Arena/Indoor Football And elevated resources for the team & fans to enjoy for the upcoming season.  In addition, the Wheeling Miners have announced a contract extension for indoor football play at WesBanco Arena. The contract will extend through the 2026 season. “This is an exciting time for us as an organization to have the opportunity to be a part of a competitive league like the NAL. Everything we’ve done this year has prepared us for this opportunity. From the great community support from fans to community partners, the Ohio Valley and Wesbanco Arena and their team. This will be my fifth season in the National Arena League (NAL) and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be back and excited for what’s ahead for this organization.” Said Coach Josh Resignalo.  The Miners face the Jersey Bobcats this Saturday evening at 7 p.m. “We are very excited to continue working with the Wheeling Miners,” said Kelly Tucker, Executive Director of WesBanco Arena and the Capitol Theatre. “Our goal at WesBanco Arena is to offer a variety of events to the Ohio Valley.”  The National Arena League (NAL) was founded in 2016 with its inaugural season held in 2017. The NAL has grown from coast to coast with eight teams playing in eight states throughout the United States.  The mission of the National Arena League (NAL) is, “To consistently provide reasonably priced, family entertainment by vetted Arena/Indoor football teams and do so with honor and integrity towards our sponsors, fans, and supporters in the communities in which we serve.” The Wheeling Miners playoff schedule begins Saturday, June 22nd at WesBanco Arena. Tickets are available at GoWVMiners.com or WesBancoArena.com. Tickets are also available in person at the WesBanco Arena Box Office or by calling 304-233-7000.  Information regarding season ticket renewal is available by contacting WesBanco Arena at 304-233-7000. Information regarding new season and individual ticket sales for the 2025 season will be forthcoming. Read the full article

[headspace-hotel]

3.5 miles per hour is a focused, driving powerwalk for me, y'all must have the legs of a giraffe!

And that assumes you don't stop or slow down at any point? Don't y'all want to look at things and climb on rocks and explore and stop to take pictures of bugs and ferns and stuff? And if you needed to climb up boulders and rocks you'd need to run to make up for it? My friend and I followed a creek through a cave and took pictures of a bobcat footprint and lots of weird mineral formations and bright orange mushrooms in there, and that's what it's all about

when i say i like hiking, i don’t mean “eight mile backpacking trip with special gear and an emergency beacon” sort of hiking, i mean a three mile loop to go look at pretty things and then a huge brunch after.

[ainews]

Bobcats may be ferocious predators, but when compared to peaches, they come up short.

Peaches are one of the world's oldest cultivated fruits, first domesticated some 4,000 years ago in China. In addition to being delicious and juicy, they are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals like potassium and iron. Peaches also provide anti-oxidants which can help reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases.

In comparison, bobcats are wild cats found in North America. While they are an important part of the ecosystem, their diet consists primarily of small mammals, birds, and insects, making them nutritional duds. They also don't provide any health benefits, as they have been known to carry various parasites and diseases.

In summary, while bobcats may be fearsome predators, when it comes to nutrition and health benefits, peaches have them beat. So the next time you're at the grocery store, skip the bobcats and go for a juicy peach.

[worldrandom]

New Hampshire State Facts

motto live free or die

1776 declare its independence from great britain

1961 alan bartlett shepard jr 1st american to travel in space

ffa only ice run away

shortest coastline 18 miles long

1st stike by woman 12-30-1828 800 mill workers

original one of the 13

1st railway 1869

only state dont need to wear seatbelts

lowest proverty

93 parks

500 species of vertebrates animals

state capital concor

laregest city manchester

state size 9350 sq miles

population 1395231

state hood june 21 1788

highest point mount washington

lowest point atlantic ocean

length 190 miles width 68 miles

stated nickname granite state

noble prize winners 1

famous people 2

us president born 1 franklin pierce

state amphibian red spottednewt

atate animal white tail deer

state bird purple finch

state butterfly kavner blue butterlfy

state dog chinook

state fish brook trout

state flower purple lilac

state fruit pumpkin

state gem smokey quartz

state insect ladybug

state mineral beryl

state tree white birch

state wild animal bobcat

state wildflower pink lady slipper

[formeryelpers]

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743

Of all the places that we visited during our trip to Tucson, we spent the most time at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Unlike most museums, most of the Desert Museum is outdoors. If you want to learn about the area and stay outdoors, this is the best place to do so. There’s so much to do and see, including live animals like coyotes, javelinas, bears, mountain lions, big horned sheep, bobcat, reptiles, snakes, underground animals, etc., an aquarium with local fish, expansive botanical garden, aviary with birds, gems & minerals, etc. The museum is spread out over 1.5 miles of paved and unpaved paths. These are wheelchair accessible.

We spent about 3.5 hours there but saw everything but the art gallery. We also walked slow. I could easily see spending more time there to catch some of the live demonstrations (e.g., raptor in flight) or catch a guided tour. Like all museums, they have dining options, restrooms, a gift shop. Our favorite part was the beautiful botanical garden (lots of cacti and succulents of course). I also loved the cave feature but the cave was man-made. We learned a lot about Arizona’s desert, flora, and fauna.

General admission tickets are $29.95 with discounts for military, local residents, seniors, and youth. Free admission for children under 3. Open daily.

5 out of 5 stars

By Lolia S.

[bellastoolbox]

I can see physical currencies being obsolete in the future especially with the recent introduction of cryptocurrency becoming available. Helium Network Tokens (HNT) are "used to pay for data transfer over the Helium network". For example this network is used when making wireless transactions with a credit/debit card. HNT is considered cryptocurrency and according to the IRS "virtual currency is treated as property for Federal income tax purposes". One of the biggest advantages is that when HNT is burned to create Data Credits (DC) this "theoretically increases the value of remaining HNT". On the otherhand the overcrowding of miners in one area on the network doesnt allow for much return on the investment of the miner. This is like investing in your own fishing vessle with 100s of other nets in the water all competing to catch the same fish. Also if there arnt enough signals connected to eachother, data cannot transfer through the network chain. One of the biggest risks with cryptocurrency is that the "value can change constantly and dramatically". My husband has two bobcat miners and it is interesting to be apart of this community. We have experienced the over crowding as well as the scarcity of connection but this has allowed us to be apart of a network that is, in my opinion, a missed opportunity by others. I myself use google wallet most often to buy things online because its convenient. Otherwise i use my physical debit card in person because i personally dont trust the digital wallet. The ways to minimize any concerns that i have though is by using two factor authentication, email/text alerts, and by using cards/accounts with fraud prevention built in.

Frequently asked questions on virtual currency transactions. Internal Revenue Service. (n.d.). Retrieved March 10, 2023, from https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/frequently-asked-questions-on-virtual-currency-transactions 

Cryptocurrency risks. CT.gov. (n.d.). Retrieved March 10, 2023, from https://portal.ct.gov/DOB/Consumer/Consumer-Education/Cryptocurrency-Risks 

Bobcat Miner. (n.d.). Retrieved March 10, 2023, from https://bobcatminer.com/ 

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Take the Jeep and Check Out These 3 Great Outdoor Activities Near Jackson, GA

When the weather starts to get nice, we start to get antsy in our seats at work, almost unable to wait for the weekend or for our day off so that we can go out and enjoy it! And around Jackson, GA, there are so many ways to get out and enjoy the outdoors. From vast lakes to amazing biking and hiking trails, there are outdoor activities for everyone in the area. Here is a list of our favorites!

1. Indian Springs State Park

Indian Springs State Park has the prestigious title of one of the oldest state parks in the entire United States, and for its entire history, it has been a fantastic place to get out and feel nature. It has natural mineral springs that were first used by the Creek Native American tribe, and as European settlement progressed in the area the waters drew in more visitors until Indian Springs became a popular resort.  

Nowadays, visitors to the state park’s lake have access to many activities and facilities. The state park encompasses a total area of 528 acres with 105 of those acres being occupied by the water. There are 10 cottages, 62 reservable campsites, 5 picnic shelters, 1 group shelter, and a museum and boat ramp! Visitors can go boating, biking, fishing, paddling, and even play mini-golf! It’s easy to spend a whole day there making memories!

2. Dauset Trails Nature Center

Around the town of Jackson and the Indian Springs State Park, there is an extensive trail system that is available for anyone to use! These trails wind, rise, and fall over a course of thirty miles, and give visitors the opportunity to see over thirty different species of trees and many kinds of local wildlife! You can go on the trails by bike or on foot, and there are certain sections where you can experience them on horseback.

While you’re on the trails, don’t miss the animal trail! On this trail, it’s quite common to see barred owls, opossums, black bears, bald eagles, and even bobcats and gopher tortoises! It’s like going to a zoo, but the animals are in their natural habitats. Bring some binoculars to see them more easily!

3. Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge

Established in 1939, Piedmont National Wildlife has been a great place to get into the outdoors for almost ninety years. With the proper permits, visitors can hunt and fish. These permits can be obtained online, or in person at the Little Rock Wildlife Drive or the Refuge Visitor Center. Clear streams and beaver ponds cut across and dot the refuge, and it is home to a growing population of the red-cockaded woodpecker. Keep your ears open and you might hear one!

To make sure the whole family can fit comfortably on the way to these great outdoor destinations, drive a spacious vehicle like the 2022 Dodge Durango. Test-drive one today at Countryside CDJR Jackson!

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1 Month With a Bobcat Miner 300 Running on the Helium (HNT) Network

1 Month With a Bobcat Miner 300 Running on the Helium (HNT) Network

The Helium (HNT) project is something quite interesting with a lot of potential in the future. It is an effort to create a global wireless network by utilizing Proof-of-Coverage as a work algorithm with dedicated Hotspots (miners) that are providing legitimate wireless coverage to expand the network. Helium’s LongFi combines the LoRaWAN wireless protocol with Helium blockchain so any LoRaWAN…

[kittykatchao]

UA,Omniverse,and reboot since I should finish this:

Nanomech:Microborg

NRG:Radfurnace

Fasttrack: Speedcat (in reference to bobcats)

Eatle: Insectachomp

Terraspin: Windturtle

Clockwork: Cyberclock

Armodrillo: Transtruction (because his hands transform into drills and have pistons as well as construction and destruction)

Amphbian: Jellyzap

Chamalien: Spectregecko

Jury rigg: Koboldoblin (Kobolds are led to gremlins who resemble jury rigg in power behavior and appearance. Kobold is German for goblin.)

Waterhazard: Crusteacent (crustacean plus current)

Ultimate forms(if I named them)-Super Forms.

shocksquatch: Copperback (since copper conducts electricity and is also a mineral like silver)

Bloxx: Legorrila (Lego plus gorilla)

Gravattack: Meteor Mash (reference to meteors as planet like homes in games like shadow the hedgehog and to the Pokémon move)

Crashhopper: Smashcust (locust plus smash)

Ball weevil: Plasmaroller

Walkatrout: Runfish (like sunfish)

peskydust: Faesleep

molestache: Molehair (kinda sounds like mohar)

The worst: Damagesponge

Kicking hawk: Toucan do (toucan sounds like tae kwon)

Astrodactyl: terrordactyl

bullfrag: battle toad

Gutrot: ChemiSmarts

Whampire: Hypnofang

Overflow: Robosoaker

Shockrock: Fulgurite (aka fossil lightning)

Slapback: Mitosis

Gax: Galactapus (space octopus. Galactic)

Xurge: Big X (because he’s literally a big x)

I’m bored..so ALTERNATE OS BEN 10 alien names of my own devising!

( these are more like what I’d come up with if I had the Omnitrix and Ben 10 as a show didn’t exist )

Definitely OS:

Heatblast-Firestarter

Four Arms-Quadrawrestler

XLR8-SpeedDragoon

Diamondhead-Crystalsmash

Upgrade:Technosludge

Ghostfreak:SpiriPhantom

Stinkfly-Oozebug

Ripjaws:Lure’shark

Grey Matter:Neurophibian

Wildmutt:Wilterrior (Wild + terror + terrier )

Cannonbolt:Rumblepelt

Wildvine:IvyTrap (Venus fly trap + poison ivy)

Blitzwolfer:Howlmane

Snare-oh-Guantadges(Bandages + guant)

Frakenstrike:Zappycorpse

Upchuck:Vomitoad

Ditto:Duplimole

Eyeguy:Ocubat

WayBig:Colossus

Kinda OS:

Atomix-Nucleomech

Toepick-Fearorge

Artiguana-IceAge

Buzzshock-Shock N’ battery

Spitter-Mucuslime

Feedback-Sparkplug