Into the woods for self-reliance, fun, or a frost Nov 16, 2008
"A HUGE porcupine cleaned up the crumbs for us" (August 2007). In December 2007, a jilted boyfriend writes a poem that ends with the discovery of solace by the fire. (Boston Globe)
BOC candidates speak at forum Oct 23, 2008
Johnson asked, Do you want White Mountain to look like a porcupine. . (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Mount Lemmon vistas Oct 14, 2008
Though naked pine trunks still poke from hillsides like so many porcupine quills, most of the 100 year-round Summerhaven residents are optimists. They point out the flash of blue Steller's jays among the surviving trees, or note the new whorl of a mountain fern or a stand of scarlet penstemon. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Together (9/22/08) Sep 22, 2008
In 1955, they moved to Porcupine Trail in Rabbit Creek, where they continued to add to their family. The Smays dreamed of starting a church in Alaska and realized their dream in 1960, starting St. John United Methodist Church on O'Malley Road. (Anchorage Daily News)
Outdoors hot line Sep 21, 2008
Needles, the porcupine, who won fame in Sean Penn's "Into the Wild," clambered up on Bindi's lap as she narrated her lines adding a bit of Australian humor and dialect. Outdoors hot line. (Anchorage Daily News)
Lawsuit seeks to limit mechanized, motorized use on some area trails Sep 12, 2008
The affected areas are Hyalite, Porcupine, and Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Areas ... Some of the trails that would potentially close if the suit goes through would be Emerald Lake, Hyalite Creek, History Rock, South Cottonwood, Gallatin Crest, Swan Creek, Porcupine Creek, Buffalo Horn Creek, Teepee Creek and Big Creek ... Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area in violation of a statutory mandate to preserve the WSA's wilderness values. (Big Sky Lone Peak Lookout, MT)
Urban sprawl brings lion, bear to town Aug 31, 2008
In July a porcupine was found nestled beneath a car at Great Western Auto Brokers, located in the bustling retail corridor on South Douglas Highway, just a few hundred yards from Wal-Mart. It was kind of weird because you never see them around town, said Tara Kercher, a Great Western Auto title clerk. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Conjuring luck Aug 22, 2008
Huddled near one stall selling more than a dozen llama fetuses, another hawking porcupine tails and yet another offering bottles of homemade singani, the dangerously potent Bolivian liquor distilled from the muscat grape, Ponciano Janco motioned to come just a little bit closer. "I have something for you," said Janco, 45, dipping his hand into a burlap sack to produce a live armadillo about the size of a rugby ball. (International Herald Tribune)
Smoke from wildfires turns air ‘unhealthy' in region Aug 20, 2008
In fact, land managers on the Nez Perce National Forest are fighting the 1,500-acre Porcupine fire and the five-acre Nut Basin fire, and are monitoring the Diamond fires. On the Clearwater National Forest, they're monitoring the 80-acre Storm fire, the 40-acre Flame fire, the five-acre Middle Ridge fire, the eight-acre Sheep Hill fire and the one-acre Wallace fire. (Missoulian, MT)
Man charged in third federal case Aug 14, 2008
Donald Kills Warrior, 31, Porcupine, pleaded not guilty to two counts of having sexual contact with a girl younger than 12 years old. According to federal court documents, Kills Warrior is accused of having sexual contact with the girl between 2005 and 2006 near Kyle and on Sept. 16, near Porcupine. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Extreme do-gooding Aug 1, 2008
Karsten Heuer and Leanne Allison: To highlight threats to Canada's wild places through necessary journeys, this book-writing and filmmaking couple hiked the length of the Rockies, trailed the Porcupine caribou herd through Yukon and Alaska and most recently canoed across Canada with their two-year-old son to meet enviro-hero Farley Mowat. beingcaribou. (Globe and Mail)
The Kratt Brothers, Cast of Amazing Animals Headline Dollywood's 2008 KidsFest Jun 14, 2008
Animal lovers of all ages will get to see a zebra, red kangaroo, coati, porcupine, beaver, rainbow boa, spurred tortoise and more. Learn more about these fascinating creatures as The Kratt Brothers share interesting animal tales from their worldwide escapades that have found them face to face with animals of all walks of life. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Counties assess damage as waters recede Jun 8, 2008
Red Cross closes Box Elder shelter, opens one in Eagle Butte. By Scott Aust, Journal staff Sunday, June 08, 2008. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Wild Cats of Canada May 17, 2008
Mostly nocturnal, cougars hunt a wide variety of prey, including elk, beaver, porcupine, deer, moose, ground squirrel, marmot, rodents, rabbits, coyotes, raccoons, opossums, wild hogs, grasshoppers and bats, as well as the occasional domestic farm animal. Cougars give birth to 1-6 kittens in a litter, which remain with their mother for up to two years. (Suite101.com)
Woman dies mysteriously on Via train; others sick May 10, 2008
However, the death of the 60-year-old woman does not appear to be connected to the other six passengers who became ill, said Rob Knox, detachment commander at the Ontario Provincial Police in South Porcupine. He said the woman became ill on the train and subsequently died from an unknown illness. (Globe and Mail)
Motherhood plays starring role for TV's Montgomery, Rajskub Apr 9, 2008
Co-star Anthony LaPaglia (who plays Jack) presented Jackson with a hand-knitted cashmere suit, and Roselyn Sanchez (Elena) gave them stroller blankets when Montgomery threw a baby-welcoming party complete with an open bar, cotton candy, a giant cake in the shape of a Huggies diaper box and a petting zoo that resulted in Montgomery pulling a porcupine quill out of her foot. "She's a fun mom," Kaufman says. (USA Today -- Life)
Bird man of Alaska gives wings to wounded Apr 7, 2008
Or a baby porcupine think he was Daddy ... " Growing up in Estes Park, Colo., Scott found wild places to be his favorite hangouts, and whittling, bow hunting, rodeo riding and Rocky Mountain oysters among his favorite things. As a boy, he worked summers at his stepfather's stables. He didn't get much time off. When he did, he spent it lying on his belly by a stream, lassoing fish with a loop on a stick. That, and going with his pals to their fort down by the Big Thompson River, where a beaver... (Anchorage Daily News)
Flying down glacier country Apr 6, 2008
A second sunny day led mortals from Utah and Maine to ride dream lines down steep but doable chutes in a heli-served area called "Old Faithful" on Porcupine Mountain, while famous names such as snowboarder Jeremy Jones, and skier Seth Morrison stomped steeper lines meant for the gods in "undisclosed" locations for TGR's cameras. "They're on a separate program," Taylor said. (Juneau Empire)
Visitors from afar Apr 4, 2008
The exhibit will feature 12 non-native animals, which will include a genet, an African Crested Porcupine, a Macaw, a brown lemur, a ring-tailed lemur, a kinkajou, a Bennett s wallaby, Cusimanse mongoose, a squirrel monkey, a Patagonian cavy, a capybara and a mountain coati mundi. The animals come from all over the world, some of which include Africa, Asia, Madagascar and Central and South America. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Wild or captive? A mountain lion shot in Barber County may be the first documented wild cougar in Kansas in a century Apr 1, 2008
White tailed deer are the main diet for mountain lion but they also eat raccoon, porcupine and sometimes livestock in the western states. That is the biggest concern for ranchers. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Urban oil fields brought back to life Mar 25, 2008
Terra Exploration and Production Co. believes that up to 2 billion barrels of oil remain hidden beneath Signal Hill, once called "Porcupine Hill" for its crown of derricks before developers built gated communities. "A lot of these wells have been sitting idle for many years," said Mick Conner, who hopes to increase daily production on his half-dozen wells. (AZCentral -- Business)
Sky-high gas prices bring new life to mature, urban oil fields Mar 21, 2008
In this instance, Terra Exploration & Production Co. believes that up to 2 billion barrels of oil remain hidden beneath Signal Hill, once nicknamed Porcupine Hill for its crown of oil derricks before developers planted gated communities and strip malls. A lot of these wells have been sitting idle for many years, said Mick Conner, who hopes to increase daily production on his half-dozen wells. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Metro gas prices hit record high Mar 7, 2008
you know what the difference is between a BMW and a porcupine. on a porcupine the pricks are on the outside. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Porcupine quest: Population appears to be declining in West, researchers say Jan 26, 2008
A porcupine rests in a ponderosa pine tree at the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge near Stevensville on Friday afternoon. Research is under way to determine the status of porcupine populations in western North America ... Photo by MICHAEL GALLACHER/Missoulian Watch a video of a porcupine at the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge. (Missoulian, MT)
Snooping on nature: Tracking reveals the private lives of wild things Jan 16, 2008
Talbott and Pewtherer have tracked and observed an impressive variety of animals in Columbia County: fisher, bobcat, otter, mink, weasel, gray and red fox, beaver, muskrat, possum and porcupine, as well as the more commonplace coyote, raccoon, woodchuck, shrew and vole. Tracking takes place on three levels: lying on one's belly to count claws or toes from inches away; standing up and straddling the trail to observe how the animal moves; and at a distance, to see how the trail fits into the... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Believe him? Jan 8, 2008
If he had as many needles sticking out of him as he s had stuck in him, he d look like a porcupine. Remember when he threw that fastball at me in the 2000 Series and it went BEHIND me. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
BP plans to slash Alaska investment Dec 28, 2007
This preview of a longer documentary film has a definite point of view, but it also has some captivating footage and good information on the Porcupine caribou herd, the community of Old Crow in the Yukon, and potential oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (youtube. (Anchorage Daily News)
Javy a no-risk signing; best CDs of 2007 Dec 19, 2007
Porcupine Tree - Fear of a Blank Planet. Flight of the Conchords - the Distant Future. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Monkey business| Dec 15, 2007
"We're not saying 'don't hunt', we're saying it's got to be sustainable, so don't kill say a porcupine that has babies," he continued. "Last Christmas for example we heard just two gunshots whereas before at every full moon it was uncountable.". (iAfrica.com)
Captivating Camdeboo| Dec 14, 2007
Each is individually decorated in a chic assimilation of traditional African, colonial and modern styles, like the remainder of the building porcupine quills, African ceramics, zebra pelts on the wooden floors, old Karoo wool baskets, riempie chairs, and comfy white couches combine to create a very comfortable, inviting atmosphere. With such a personal touch, this is no dreary, soulless place decorated by committee you feel like youre visiting a close friends house. (iAfrica.com)
Under the gun Dec 7, 2007
He freed the bird and released it near Porcupine Dam. Then there were the six times he s gone down in helicopter crashes, something that s often fatal. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Trip to Juneau turns out to be a capital idea Dec 2, 2007
Our own personal porcupine waited for us reliably at the turn into Brian's street. And a colleague of Brian's fiancee, Michele, even found a bear in his kitchen recently, the bear's snout planted in a bowl of blueberry yogurt on the counter. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Not everybody is happy with fence stretched across frontier Nov 5, 2007
He has seen rabbits, roadrunners and a porcupine unsuccessfully attempting to get around the fence ... Coyotes, deer, porcupine, rabbits and bobcats are common. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Police Beat: Oct. 19, 2007 Oct 19, 2007
Oct. 14, 10:05 a.m.: Troopers responded to Porcupine Avenue for a reported theft of stereo equipment from a vehicle. A 24-year-old Wasilla man stated some time between 4 and 9 a.m. on Oct. 14, stereo equipment was taken from a vehicle parked in his driveway. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
After 15 years, McCandless death shrouded in mystery Oct 9, 2007
Chris McCandless, 24, posing for a self-portrait with a porcupine, hiked into the wilderness in April 1992 in search of adventure and was dead by late August ... To supplement his fortunes shooting squirrels, porcupines and woodpeckers, McCandless had been eating the seeds of the wild potato, a native plant whose roots have provided food for the Athabascan people for centuries. (Anchorage Daily News)
Trying to outsmart the IEDs Oct 3, 2007
Troops were advised to watch for wires and triggermen away from the road, to be unpredictable, to use a porcupine approach in patrols and convoys, with all guns bristling and flank guards deployed. By February 2004, the number of IED attacks in Iraq approached 100 a week. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
8 great and unusual fall foliage destinations Sep 28, 2007
If you prefer rugged trails, you can try tackling the trails in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park ... Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park was built in 1945 on Lake Superior, and the park is 60,000 acres. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Grizzlies: A home on the range? Sep 26, 2007
The last reliable sighting of a grizzly was in the Porcupine Hills of Saskatchewan in 1960, according to Environment Canada. Although the animals are occasionally seen on the Prairies, in places such as the Milk River and St. Mary River in Southwestern Alberta, these bears are considered to be part of the mountain population on a foray and not members of the extinct Prairie group. (Globe and Mail)
Alaska afoot — Over a 10-year period, Polson man braved remote wildernesses alone to walk across state Sep 17, 2007
Food was a bigger problem in the Arctic than it had been on the peninsula, where his mostly fish diet was supplemented by the occasional grouse, ptarmigan, duck or porcupine he'd shoot. "There was one point in the Arctic when I hadn't eaten a thing for 1 1/2 days, and I saw this river off in the distance," he says. (Missoulian, MT)
Archery, grouse seasons already here Sep 7, 2007
"If your dog is used to being examined by you and you are hunting by yourself, it will be a lot easier treating something like a severe cut or if it maybe tangles with a porcupine," adds Smith. "If your dog won t let you work on it, even things as simple as removing ticks can be quite infuriating.". (Missoulian, MT)
Getting a glimpse of the fisher Sep 4, 2007
They feed upon mice, squirrels, ruffed grouse and porcupines. In fact, the fisher is well known for its ability to take a porcupine ... The fisher will repeatedly attack the porcupine's face until death and then it will turn the animal over and eat it from the quill-less underside. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Judge names Ben Stevens as 'Senator A' in FBI probe Aug 29, 2007
Anchorage Daily News. All Alaska in one click -- news, blogs, videos and more. (Anchorage Daily News)
"Beast of NEPA" Strikes Again Aug 25, 2007
"Right outside our back door is a few thousand acres of Pennsylvania state gameland. We've got bears, deer, skunks, porcupine, all kinds of animals running around. On our front porch is a big picture window, and we've seen bears through it. Once a bear on our front porch sat down with his feet on the door.". Prosaic descriptions of natural encounters that would have most people running for the nearest Starbucks are just another part of the Holbert's natural lifestyle. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
MAP of major fires burning in Montana - Updated Aug. 15, 2007 (73) Aug 16, 2007
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
CITY OF MODALE, IOWA - ORDINANCE NO. 107 Aug 10, 2007
Those animals, however domesticated, shall include, but are not limited to: A. Alligators And Crocodiles: Alligators and crocodiles; B. Bears (Ursidae): All bears, including grizzly bears, brown bears, and black bears; C. Cat Family (Felidae): All except the commonly accepted domesticated cats, and including cheetahs, cougars, leopards, lions, lynx, panthers, mountain lions, tigers and wildcats; D. Dog Family (Canidae): All except domesticated dogs, and including wolf, part wolf, fox, part fox,... (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Lewis and Clark stepped here! Aug 5, 2007
Lewis and Clark stepped here. - 08/05/2007 - MiamiHerald. (The Miami Herald)
More of this story Aug 1, 2007
Odd couple Boog and Elliot encounter all sorts of crazy critters in the forest, including hot-tempered skunks, skittish bunnies, psychotic ducks, a porcupine who needs a hug, a beaver construction team, and a take-charge squirrel named McSquizzy (Billy Connolly) and his rogue gang. The animals soon realize that they'll have to band together if they're going to survive past hunting season (never mind that in real life, they'd be eating each other). (Westerly Sun, RI)
Marine OK after glacier slip Aug 1, 2007
He then ate a porcupine to survive, said Kym Miller, a Hatcher Pass park ranger. e was just way in over his head, she said. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins for July 20, 2007 Jul 21, 2007
Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company shall acquire a 100% right, title and interest in the LG Property, comprising of 8 mining claims, located in Fallon Township, Porcupine Mining Division, Ontario (the 'Property') As consideration, the Company shall pay the Vendor $10,000 and issue 30,000 common shares. The Vendor shall retain a 1% NSR royalty on any mine production from the Property; subject the Company having the right to purchase 50% of the royalty for $1,000,000. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Desert Pixie’s top 5 Jul 12, 2007
PORCUPINE RIM: 20 miles, advanced skill level ... Very scenic and similar to Porcupine, but shorter ... PORCUPINE RIM: If you are here for any extended period of time, you have to ride Porcupine twice. (Montana Standard, MT)
There are lots of other opportunities for adventure in Moab Jul 12, 2007
com SAND FLATS RECREATION AREA This area is best known as the home to the Slickrock and Porcupine Rim mountain bike trails, but it lures others, too. The rolling sandstone is also a popular destination for motorcycles, four-by-fours and Humvees. (Montana Standard, MT)
Slickrock Trail in Moab offers one-of-a-kind ride Jul 12, 2007
She prefers Porcupine Rim, which is a tad less technical but much faster because it is almost entirely downhill. We didn t have time on our second day to ride Porcupine, so on the recommendation of Chile Pepper Bike Shop we tried an intermediate single-track trail called Sovereign. (Montana Standard, MT)
Black River trapper Jul 9, 2007
Anchorage Daily News. The most complete coverage of Alaska's premiere mountain race. (Anchorage Daily News)
A meaningful honor Jun 29, 2007
In fact, former Logan High coach Stu Howell said Beed who died in a drowning accident at Porcupine Reservoir in July of 2002 was the kind of player that would run through a wall for his coach and his team. That s why receiving an award named after his late brother was so meaningful for recent Logan graduate Zach Beed. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Art of emotion Jun 13, 2007
Their merit and honorable-mention awards went to artists Marsan (Susan Andersen), who created "Feeling peek-id" from found objects, bone, shell and porcupine quills, and to Karen McIntyre for her wire sculpture "Mis Hijas Roxie and Murphy.". The most poignant moment came when Mike Austed was awarded an honorable mention for a pencil drawing called "The Actor." Austed has a disability and is part of the Kindred Spirits program at the DAC. His grin expressed the emotion he captured in his drawing. (Durango Herald)
Reader's Alley Jun 10, 2007
I read with great interest the June 7 article concerning the painstaking rehabilitation of a young porcupine that lost its tail in an unfortunate encounter with a dog. After years of witnessing similar encounters between my Labrador retrievers (silly dogs), which typically result in much of the porcupine s tail deeply embedded in the dog s mouth, I ve perfected a much simpler and less costly remedy ... A carefully placed 1 oz. load of #6 lead shot immediately dispatches the porcupine to a better... (Helena Independent Record)
Back to the wild Jun 7, 2007
In May 2006, a baby porcupine was admitted to the wildlife center, as she had been badly injured from a dog attack ... The center s staff and volunteers fed the baby porcupine by syringe for the first two months of her life ... After a few months, she not only recovered but proved to be one spunky little porcupine, waddling daily around the compound. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
LISTMANIA: Biggest Cache urban legends. May 17, 2007
Paul wrote on May 14, 2007 7:59 PM:" My favorite urban legend may be the scuba divers going back in Logan Cave, and coming up into another great crystal room after a few hundered yards underwater. Then there's the story of the giant catfish scaring scuba divers inspecting dams, told about almost every large dam (I've heard it said about Flaming Gorge and Lake Powell, and several dams in Ohio and Tennessee)-- my greatest laugh was hearing the story retold in respect to Porcupine Dam. ". DD wrote... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Repairs slow for some flood-damaged N. Idaho forest roads Apr 12, 2007
Due to safety reasons, the Forest Service has banned vehicles from some roads, including parts of Lightning Creek, Rattle Creek, Auxor Basin, East Fork, Porcupine and Mud Creek roads. Upton said the agency is still trying to determine the amount of damage. (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
Living in the wild: Students at Woodman School imagine what life would be like if they were native Montana wildlife Apr 10, 2007
Porcupines feed on coniferous trees. Just like me on sunflower seeds. (Missoulian, MT)
Nature class Mar 27, 2007
Right: Crossed bison horns by DUNCAN MacDONALD, first gradeRight: Porcupine by EVAN MORTIMER, second grade. . (Missoulian, MT)
Around the Valley Mar 6, 2007
Wednesday, March 7: Porcupine earrings. Monday, March 12: Dream catcher. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Staff, volunteers at Wildlife Rehab Center dedicated to injured, orphaned animals Mar 1, 2007
A recent example was a baby porcupine whose tail had to be removed after a dog attack last spring ... But then it s time to give a tiny baby porcupine a bottle, and there s no place else I d rather be. (Helena Independent Record)
Through Travel-Tinted Glasses Feb 4, 2007
In India, there was a host of unusual foods; leading the list were bat, porcupine and, gulp, aquatic salamander. On the flip side, there were no strange meals in France, only civilized aperitifs and lovely pink radishes on buttered baguettes, their simplicity a different kind of exotic. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Rural Communities From Seven States Take Bold Steps to Fight Poverty Jan 16, 2007
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