Gone with the wind: rare flora and fauna force change of plan Nov 7, 2009
Dr John Benson photographs the spinifex and porcupine grass on Mundi Mundi mountain near Broken Hill. Photo: Sahlan Hayes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Wildlife center plans for a big future Oct 26, 2009
Hugo was rescued from Hugo Mountain near Kotzebue several years ago by two men on snowmachines who found her with hundreds of porcupine quills embedded in her paws. She was severely dehydrated and malnourished and unable to walk or eat when brought to the center. (Anchorage Daily News)
Report details wind-power benefits Oct 18, 2009
The development would be located in the Porcupine Ridge area, which was identified as sufficiently windy by the Utah State Energy Program. Development of Summit County s wind resources could bring additional economic and environmental benefits and foster a rural renaissance across the state, Hartman said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
• Treading through time Oct 3, 2009
It's common to see porcupine, deer, grouse and black bears near the trail. This time of year, you may also meet a fair number of hunters. (Juneau Empire)
TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for September 18, 2009 Sep 19, 2009
TSX VENTURE COMPANIES ALEXANDRIA MINERALS CORPORATION ("AZX") BULLETIN TYPE: Property-Asset or Share Purchase Agreement BULLETIN DATE: September 18, 2009 TSX Venture Tier 2 Company TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for expedited filing documentation of letter agreements dated July 6, 2009 and July 27, 2009 between the Company and Niogold Mining Corporation (president: Rock Lafrancois, the "Vendor") whereby the Company may acquire a 50% joint interest in the Bigue Claims (5 claims comprising part... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Outdoors: Fishers are on the move Sep 13, 2009
He said he hadnt seen any fishers yet but ventured a guess that as more and more porcupines move further south and east, that the fishers will probably follow ... Fishers, while eating other animals including road kill and the gut piles of hunter killed deer, they are the only animals that consistently kill porcupines for food ... I told Wade Id seen porcupines on both sides of the North Mountain and thought that is why were seeing fishers in the valley to the West. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
New music festival starts today Sep 12, 2009
Beaver Mountain Music Festival Director Darin Johnson, who initiated the Porcupine Music Festival three years ago, said the music at today s festival is family friendly and will attract a variety of music lovers ... Johnson, who owns Rev Pro Productions, which organizes festival events, conducts recordings and promotes and manages bands, started the Porcupine festival shortly after returning to Cache Valley after living in the Pacific Northwest for several years. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Libertarians seek a place in the New Hampshire sun Jul 29, 2009
In this June 26, 2009 photo, Mike Parag, of Delaware, displays his tattoos that express his personal philosophy, at the Porcupine Freedom Festival 2009 in Lancester, N.H. (AP Photo/Cheryl Senter). They ve come for the Porcupine Freedom Festival, four days of beer, burgers and bonfires. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Free State movement sees rising acceptance Jul 27, 2009
They've come for the Porcupine Freedom Festival, four days of beer, burgers and bonfires. But more importantly, they are here to carve out an enclave of less government and more liberty to do as they wish. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Connecticut holds 1st exotic animal amnesty day Jul 26, 2009
In addition to the usual suspects--snakes, coyotes and raccoons--VPI received claims for pet injuries caused by a squirrel, scorpion, javelina, porcupine, ground hog, skunk, rat, goat, beaver, woodchuck, black bear, mountain lion, hawk, rabbit, sea urchin, and jellyfish. Following are the 10 animals aside from dogs and cats that were most responsible for pet injury claims in 2008. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Top 10 Animal Threats to Your PetPet health insurer lists the wildlife that could threaten your pet. Jul 24, 2009
From the dreaded porcupine to Arizona's rare javelina, face different threats. Although not on the list, VPI received claims for injuries caused by goats, beavers, woodchucks, black bears, mountain lions, hawks, rabbits, sea urchins and a jellyfish. (ABC News)
Wellesley Girl Scouts journey to Arcadia Jul 24, 2009
In the afternoon we drove to the top of Cadillac Mountain where we could see the Porcupine Islands and the sand bar for which Bar Harbor is named. After the fog rolled in, we drove back down the mountain and shopped in Ba Ha-Baa. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Standing Rock primary elections on deck Jul 7, 2009
Porcupine District: Richard D. Bird Jr., Randal J. White Sr. and James T. McLaughlin. For information regarding Standing Rock Tribal elections, call the Election Office at 1-701-854-3719 or 701-854-2132. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Financial collapse of luxury-resort owners Jun 21, 2009
(06-21) 04:00 PDT Rancho Mirage, Riverside County -- Nine days after declaring personal bankruptcy - again - a barefoot Edra Blixseth pads excitedly around Porcupine Creek, her 30,000-square-foot estate ... Porcupine Creek is lavish, with a 240-acre private golf course and a pool guarded by bronze lions ... Among examples of profligate spending Tim Blixseth cites in the filing is a $90,000 party that Edra Blixseth had at Porcupine Creek for more than 100 guests. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
here are Northern California's six best areas Jun 20, 2009
Toad Lake provides lakeside camping and a short cut-off trail to the PCT and gorgeous Porcupine Lake, but reaching it is a long drive in the forest and rough at the end. Lakes with easier drive-to access include Castle, Gumboot and Mumbo, all with campsites. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Study finds prairie mountain lions had not killed livestock Jun 17, 2009
Others had eaten porcupine, badger, beaver, jackrabbit and other small animals, including house cats. Six lions were taken in North Dakota prairie areas. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Little snow, many birds on Salmon Creek trail Jun 1, 2009
A porcupine owned the trail and found it easy walking until faced with a group of two-legged giants. It then decided to retreat up and over a big log and out of sight. (Juneau Empire)
Students can take a Readabout at the Library this summer May 28, 2009
Fasten your seatbelts -- the J. V. Fletcher Library s 2009 Children s Summer Reading Program is going to be a BLAST. Plan your weeks around a star-studded galaxy of events and shows: sit in wonder as the constellations of the night sky appear above you inside the Museum of Science s inflatable Star Lab; listen to a story about Rainforest animals and then marvel as you get to see them each time they are introduced in the story; delight in the playful antics of Sparky s puppets; snuggle around the... (Westford Eagle, MA)
Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge May 27, 2009
"That was the first thing that blew me away. Then some guy called and said, 'I saw a porcupine.' I told him he was nuts.". Foxes, owls, coyotes, deer, badgers, skunks - all make their home here, with more animals seen during wet years and fewer in dry ones. (AZCentral -- Travel)
A 21st-century adventure on land of our first people May 24, 2009
A minute or two later we passed an agave plant, a spiney, waist-high shrub that resembles a porcupine at full alert. Somehow I managed to prick my right arm on one of the spines; turning to look at my wound, I drove another spine into my gut. (Boston Globe)
Owner of club for billionaires says she opposed $375M loan May 5, 2009
For example, almost 12 million was used to pay off Porcupine Creek, the Blixseth estate near Palm Springs, Calif ... Porcupine Creek is now Edra Blixseth's primary residence. (Montana Standard, MT)
Y-stone Club trial turns to role of lawyers May 2, 2009
At least $27 million of it was used to immediately payoff existing debts on luxury jets and estates, including Porcupine Creek, a huge estate near Palm Springs, Calif. with a 30,000-square-foot house and a private championship golf course. (Montana Standard, MT)
Attorney: $375 million loan to Yellowstone Club was legal May 1, 2009
At least 27 million of it was used to immediately pay off existing debts on luxury jets and estates, including Porcupine Creek, a huge estate near Palm Springs, Calif. with a 30,000-square-foot house and a private championship golf course. (Missoulian, MT)
Kendall County Sheriff's Department (56) Apr 28, 2009
300 block of Antler Way, Sisterdale, 5:51 p.m., A caller reported that two dogs showed up in her yard and they have either porcupine quills or cactus thorns in their faces. Schmidt Lane, 7:44 p.m., A woman complained that her sister drove by and made an offensive hand gesture at her daughter. (Boerne Star, TX)
