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Red Squirrel: The Grey Coats Are Coming!"Once upon a time a squirrel could travel from the coast of Delaware to the mouth of the Mississippi without touching the ground". ~ Micah Myers -
Old World Monkeys: Mandrill MonkeyMy inspiration was a trip to the local zoo and an encounter between a tourist and a mandrill. The man kept loudly commenting about the monkey "winking" at him with his butt. The mandrill ended up looking more evolved of the two. -
Brief History of the Olympic GamesThe Greek tradition of athletic nudity began at the Olympic Games in 720 BC, possibly introduced by those whacky Spartans. -
Putting A Human Face on the Tragedy of Agent Orange"Because the material was to be used on the 'enemy,' none of us was overly concerned. We never considered a scenario in which our own personnel would become contaminated with the herbicide." - Quoted by Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, 1990 -
Panama City Beach, Florida: Fun Guide to Pier ParkWhat is that constant rumble on Panama City Beach, Florida? Not another blasted condo going up!
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My Friend is Among Millions to Become Proud, Naturalized U.S. CitizensHermine brings many valuable traits to America. She has a strong work ethic and believes in staying busy.
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Wild Animal Abuse: The Dark Side of Florida Fish and WildlifeI looked up in the trees watching a squirrel and said, 'What is that?' There was a dead animal tied up, swinging overhead in the tree. -
Brave Women: Woman Indian Chief Called Pine Leaf, Leader of the Crow TribeWhen adventurer, James Beckwourth, first encountered Pine Leaf, Indian maiden and Chief, he fell madly in love. After refusing his many marriage proposals she replied. "I'll marry you when the pine leaves turn yellow or when you can show me a red-headed Indian." -
Goannas: Giant Lizards with a Venomous BiteGoanna's gigantic venomous ancestor would bite into giant kangaroos and emus until they bled to death. -
Women Who Made a Difference: Mary Kingsley, Early Africa ExplorerRudyard Kipling remarked after meeting Mary Kingsley, "Being human, she must have been afraid of something. But one never found out what it was." -
Crime Against Nature: Bears Tortured to Death in ChinaAsiatic black bears, also called moon bears, are being slowly tortured, maimed and killed for the bile their bodies produce. -
Bad Science: Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment"The United States government did something that was wrong-deeply, profoundly, morally wrong. It was an outrage to our commitment to integrity and equality for all our citizens... clearly racist."
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History of Lost Indian Tribes in America: The TimucuaAs the 16th century Spanish explorers arrived off the Florida coast, it would signal an end for a powerful race of people, the Timucua Indians.
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Freak of Nature: Black Devil Deep-Sea Angler FishThe Black Devil Deep-Sea Angler Fish is unlike most any other fish on earth. These Freaks of Nature have several tricks up their fins to lure dinner and a mate.
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Strange Creatures of the Past: The Marsupial LionThis pouched, prehistoric predator was no pussycat- its ferocious bite is believed to have been deadlier than any mammal- past or present. -
Strange Creatures of the Deep Sea: Vampire SquidThe scientific name of these deep-sea creatures is- Vampyroteuthis infernalis- which translates into: 'Vampire Squid from Hell'
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Natural Fighters: Red KangarooRed Kangaroos can grow nearly 6.5 feet tall, and weigh up to 200 pounds. They are the largest, living pouched mammal. Females are smaller in size and aren't red but a bluish-gray color.
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Nature's Elusive Redheads: North American FoxWith my first job's paycheck, I put a red fox fur coat on layaway. Before my next payday rolled around- I changed my mind. Sadly, not from consciousness of cruelty to animals but more a danger to my wallet.
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Nature's Wild Redheads: Red PandaIs it a bear or raccoon? Zoologists have debated that question for over a century.
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Nature's Redheads: Red-headed WoodpeckersThe red-headed woodpecker, with its show of vivid colors, crimson hood, black tail, white-wing patches on black body and white breast is one of the most beautiful birds and also has plenty of attitude.
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Natural Redheads: Red Bats"The red bat is one of North America's most beautiful bats." Scientists have been quoted as saying. Has to be the color or too much time spent in the bat cave. -
Asiatic Lions: Facts, Trends and MoreDuring Thunder Beach, the Motorcycle Rally that rolls into town twice a year, the lion at the local zoo heard the rumble of motorbikes as a threat to his territory. He paced and roared for all the spectators to see each time a cycle revved its engine. -
Florida Seminole Indian Tribe: Poverty Past to Fortune-500 FutureHow did the Seminole Indians - who barely survived selling crafts, wrestling alligators and putting their meager existence on display for gawking tourists - turn their luck around to become owners of the billion-dollar global corporation Hard Rock International?
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Spectacled Bear: Only Known Bear Species in South AmericaThe bear is one of the first animals to be revered by our ancestors. From as long ago as 50,000 years there is evidence of a bear cult. -
Sumatra Orangutan: The Red Ape-Link to HumansOne matter on which all anthropologists agree is that at some unknown date millions of years ago, apes diverged into two distinct evolutionary lines. -
Florida Giant Jumping Gulf Sturgeon: Facts About This Prehistoric FishFishermen have suffered concussions, broken ribs, collapsed lungs and cracked teeth from mid-air collisions - not from other boaters but clashing with giant, jumping Gulf Sturgeon.
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Genealogy Research: Trace Black Sheep AncestorsMy family tree is chock-full of nuts. Here's where to find your black sheep ancestors.
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Hoot Owls: Home in Florida PanhandleLilith, Sumerian goddess of the underworld- her name translated as 'screech owl.' She is seen represented on an ancient cult plague as winged, taloned and flanked by two owls. -
Fatal Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Bay County, FloridaNow I understand why my uncle called my cousin, "Skeeter." She buzzed around like a gnat, annoying everyone. No matter how much he swatted her, she always returned. -
Panama City Beach, Florida, Tries to Assist with Mortgage Crisis99% of everything done in the world, good or bad, is to pay a mortgage. Maybe we should all revert to our nomad ways. -
Real Estate Market: Panama City Beach, FloridaA woman's real state is determined by her real estate. -
Assisted Living: Panama City Beach, FloridaI sometimes wonder if God has Alzheimer's and has forgotten us.- Lily Tomlin -
The History of the Seminole Indians: A Tribe Based Out of the Florida Everglades Area"We have been taught the Trail of Tears started in Georgia and ended in Oklahoma but it began when the first sail was spotted off the coast and still continues to this day." -Adonaset [Seminole] -
Adventures in Healthcare- Spider Bites Send Me to Hospital, Infected with MRSA from SurgeryStepping out of the shower, after a weekend camping in the woods, I noticed several red marks under my arm. I decided they were just red bug [chigger] bites. You never see the little buggers but the intense itch and raised bumbs let you know they were there. -
Gulf Coast Community College Located in Panama City, Florida: Student GuideThe official name is Gulf Coast Community College. Those of us who attended there- dropped the community because that made it sound like just anyone could get accepted! -
Alligator Snapping Turtle: Found in the Florida PanhandleOut canoeing on the river, spotted the alligator snapper caught in a trout line left out overnight. Left hanging out to die, its rescue was the inspiration for this article. -
Looking back at Hurricane Opal and Looking ahead at the Hurricane Season on the Florida CoastIgnoring the mandatory evacuation before Hurricane Opal slammed into Panama City Beach, Florida- I chose to stay. The fire department made a sweep to get the names of those remaining behind, to know who to search for. -
Historic St. Andrews Bay in Panama City, FloridaThe Spanish conquistadors gave important navigational landmarks the names of Catholic saints. St. Andrews Bay was discovered on patron Saint Andrew's Day. -
Human Kidney, Liver, Heart for Sale on Global MarketOn MySpace.com an ex-American soldier claims on return to civilian life he sold a kidney for 6K to take care of his family. He displayed a copy of the check as proof of the 'donation.' -
China's Slow Boat Past to Bullet Train FutureWhen I was younger, my brother and I tried to dig a hole to China. I can still recall peering down inside when we hit water; just knowing I would spy a Chinese kid- with a triangle shaped hat staring back at me. -
As the U.S. Immigration Debate Rages On, Mexico's Economy Heats UpDon't any Americans care their savings accounts only gain 7% interest? -
Possible Government Corruption Raises Questions in MiamiWhen Boston developer Dennis Stackhouse went looking for government handouts, one of the first political leaders he enlisted in his "help the poor" campaign was Florida Rep. Carrie Meek.
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Happy Birthday America! : 4 July 1776 - 2007You'd be suprised to know not everyone wanted Independence, but it's cause for Celebration! -
Recycle: For a Greener TomorrowHow Everyone can exercise their Green Thumb -
Southern United States: Climate Change ImpactIt's so hot the birds need pot holders to dig up worms.
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Club La Vela in Panama City Beach, Florida: The Largest Nightclub in the USAnightclub, attractions, specials -
Vacation on Panama City Beach, Floridavacation, relaxation, sun and fun, local guide -
Greed in America's Court Systemfrivolous lawsuits
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Pie Without the Crust: A Memoir of my MotherHappy Mothers Day