I-Team: Sharks Slaughtered to the Brink of Extinction Nov 17, 2009
Unfortunately, as shark populations decline, the price of shark fin goes up, prompting more fishermen to harvest fins for the not-so-black market ... The only way this is going to change is for consumers to express themselves as they did with dolphin-safe tuna. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Environmentalists: bluefin tuna quota too high Nov 17, 2009
Environmentalists on Monday said an international deal to reduce catches of Atlantic bluefin tuna didn't go far enough to protect the species from extinction. The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas decided at a meeting Sunday in Brazil to limit 2010 catch quotas to 13,500 tons to prevent overfishing of the much sought-after tuna, the European Union said ... Signatory countries had previously agreed to cut catches from 28,500 tons to 22,000 this year, but scientists... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Our dwindling herring stock Nov 16, 2009
I still fish commercially on my 35-foot boat, mainly for bluefin tuna, but I spend most of the summer and early fall chartering for striped bass and other sport fish ... Atlantic herring has been the main forage fish for nearly all species, especially the tuna and striped bass I rely on. (Boston Globe)
Fishing nations OK cut in Atlantic tuna quota Nov 16, 2009
Charles Platiau / ReutersA man looks at dead bluefin tuna heads dumped by Greenpeace activists in front of the Agriculture Ministry in Paris in November 2008 to protest the continued mismanagement of the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery that is leading to the commercial extinction of the species ... RECIFE, Brazil - Fishing nations agreed on Sunday to cut by about a third the quota for Atlantic bluefin tuna, a giant fish prized by sushi lovers, numbers of which have been... (MSNBC -- Environment)
Outer Baldonia: Believe It Or Not Nov 16, 2009
There was a government charter and there were 69 admirals of the Baldonian navy fishermen who harvested tuna in the surrounding ocean ... He bought the island for $750 and had coins minted, known as 'tunar', the value of which was set by the prince each afternoon between five and seven Outer Baldonia time. (India Times, India)
Rotary news: November 2009 edition Nov 16, 2009
Chairman of the effort Chef Linda Bassett reports 85 cans of tuna fish were collected for November. In December, the collection will be for spaghetti sauce. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Hope floats on eco-celebrity's recycled plastic boat, Plastiki Nov 16, 2009
Sitting on the dock of a bayside pier, de Rothschild bites into a tuna sandwich and shrugs. "If we arrive in Sydney, sure, that will be a success," he says, washing the sandwich down with some coconut milk. (USA Today -- Tech)
Too Many Toyz too hot to stop at Florida Million Nov 15, 2009
The win was the third in a row, all stakes, for Pashito the Che, a 3-year-old son of Flatter trained by Scott Lake for the partnership of the Tuna Stable and Off the Hook LLC.. "We'll point him for the Sunshine Millions Sprint [Jan. 30] at Gulfstream," said Lake. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Smart switching could solve communication tangle Nov 14, 2009
Beautiful, predatory and endangered, tuna are rapidly being hunted to extinction ... Times are tough for tuna as scientists' advice on managing stocks falls on deaf ears. (Yahoo News -- Instant Messaging)
Senior Cares: Foods seniors shouldnt go without Nov 13, 2009
FISH Salmon, sardines, tuna (both blue fin and albacore), mackerel, bluefish, and trout are good high-protein sources of nutrients. The American Heart Association recommends fatty fish twice a week to improve heart health. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Snortin' meth with Andre Agassi The tennis superstar and Katie Couric get... Nov 13, 2009
" It was all just terribly awkward to watch, joyless and strange. Agassi merely talked about how this brief drug experimentation came during a period when he wasn't really caring about much of anything -- career, money, health, pre-minivan Brooke Shields, the works. Why not try some stupid drug? Why not dabble and downwardly spiral? Hey, it's the American way. But it didn't last long. Agassi climbed out of his little pothole within a few months and moved on, and within 18 months he was world... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Spain calls for pirate blockade Nov 13, 2009
Pirates seized Spanish tuna trawler The Alakrana on 2 October in the Indian Ocean. A Spanish naval frigate picked up two pirates in a short-range skiff in the same area. (BBC News -- Europe)
The 50 Best Inventions of 2009 Nov 13, 2009
A tankful of southern bluefin tuna regal, predatory fish prized for their buttery sashimi meat began to spawn, and they didn't stop for more than a month. "People said, 'It can't be done, it can't be done,'" says Hagen Stehr, founder of Clean Seas, the Australian company that operates the breeding facility. (Time.com)
World gold supply 'runs out'... Nov 12, 2009
Before you know it, you will have a little something for a national-disaster if we are so unfortunate to experience such. Better to be safe than sorry. (The Drudge Report)
Tasty Pork Dishes for Your Table Nov 12, 2009
Ahi Tuna Wrapped in Bacon ... Ingredients 1 each ahi tuna loin 6 slices applewood smoked bacon 1 tbsp butter 3 each shallots, finely minced 2 oz white wine 16 oz shitake/mitake mushrooms, cleaned 1 tbsp Sherry vinegar salt and pepper to taste 4 each green onions, minced 00004000 drizzle Meyer lemon oil (recipe below) 8 oz mache, washed and dried salt and pepper to taste ... Method Cut ahi tuna loin into a 3" x 5" portion. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Move over Rover, cats are trainable Nov 12, 2009
Chan says that people often don't think cats are trainable because they lack a dog's desire to please, "but we have things that cats want. That's all that matters." Figure out what your cat will work for it may be a little tuna, a bit of canned food on the end of a chopstick, or maybe a toss of a toy mouse. Connelly says to keep training sessions short she recommends no more than five minutes and varied. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
A homeless man finds a friend in Miami Dolphins football boss Bill Parcells Nov 11, 2009
Schoen also admitted that, as an Eagles fan, he hated the Giants, Cowboys and Jets teams that had been coached by the Big Tuna ... M. Wilkinson LOVE the Tuna for his on-field accomplishments, notably (for me) with the Dolphins ... Tay Why can't that **** Jose L. write something as remotely entertaining/interesting as this article (about the homeless guy and the Tuna). (The Palm Beach Post)
Study: Low-Carb Diets Make Dieters Cranky Nov 11, 2009
EXAMPLE OF LOW-CARB DIET: LC 1433 kcal 125ml full fat milk 70g full fat cheddar cheese 1 medium (50-55g) egg 300g (raw wt.) beef, chicken, fish 100g (cooked wt.) ham, tuna, beef, chicken, turkey At least 2. 5 cups (g 00004000 reen) vegetables 25g (5tsp) oil/butter 40g raw, unsalted mixed nuts 2 standard alcoholic drinks/week (optional) MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News)
Be safe while dining out Nov 11, 2009
They include leafy greens, eggs, tuna, oysters, potatoes, cheese, ice cream, tomatoes, sprouts and berries ... Tuna: Illnesses are associated with scombroid toxins, which grow if fish is kept above 60 degrees, but cannot be destroyed by cooking. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Thai Spicy Fish McDippers, and other examples of fast-food you cant get in the United States Nov 11, 2009
Dark Roasted Blend: Weird Food McDonald's Sells Around The World. Sexy Vintage Ads Series. (Harper's Magazine)
Brigham’s Boston store closing after 37 years Nov 11, 2009
It s just extremely unfortunate what has happened, said Chris Lund, 49, who has spent 32 years waiting tables for Brigham s, 22 of them at the High Street shop ... Despite the glum air, the waitresses worked as if their jobs depended on it, rapidly ferrying hot bowls of chowder, quesadillas, and tuna sandwiches to their customers, nearly all of whom they knew by name. (Boston Globe)
Cats are trainable no joke! Nov 10, 2009
Figure out what your cat will work for it may be a little tuna, a bit of canned food on the end of a chopstick, or maybe a toss of a toy mouse. Connelly says to keep training sessions short she recommends no more than five minutes and varied. (MSNBC -- Health)
Kisses & disses: Kisses for giving out Lindt candies! Nov 10, 2009
Kisses s: Kisses for giving out Lindt candies (Seacoast New Hampshire)
There's a fish for that Nov 10, 2009
Rainbow trout, wild-caught Alaskan salmon, and albacore tuna from the United States or British Columbia all made the list. Check out the rest of the best at. (Montana Standard, MT)
Studies show marine reserves can be an effective tool for managing fisheries Nov 10, 2009
Many species, such as tuna and squid, move around too much to be protected by setting aside certain areas. For species that tend to stay put, marine protected areas can range from no-take reserves to various levels of limited harvesting, and sometimes involve restrictions on who can harvest fish in an area rather than how much can be taken. (EurekAlert!)
'Last chance' for tuna authority Nov 10, 2009
Last chance' for tuna authority ... The annual meeting of the body charged with conserving Atlantic tuna opens on Monday to warnings that this is its "last chance" to manage things well ... The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (Iccat) is criticised for setting high quotas and not tackling illegal fishing. (BBC News)
Gifts of Hope is coming Nov 9, 2009
In addition to a financial contribution, you can help by organizing a food drive or donating non-perishable items such as cereal, dried milk, canned fruits & vegetables, peanut butter & jelly, tuna fish and canned meats, Spaghetti-O s, stews, hash, ravioli, soups, fruit juices, coffee, tea, pasta and sauces, canned tomatoes and tomato sauce, crackers, cookies, mixes, Jello and pudding mixes, baby food. Toiletries such as soap, shampoo, conditioners, toothpaste, toothbrushes, toilet paper, paper... (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Wilmington school lunch menu Nov 9, 2009
Sandwich choices vary daily: Peanut butter and jelly, peanut butter and fluff, tuna salad, ham and cheese, turkey and cheese, pizza (Monday and Wednesday) ... Sandwich choices: Peanut butter and jelly, peanut butter and fluff, tuna salad, chicken salad, ham and cheese, turkey and cheese. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Public enemy A few weeks ago, when San Diego was on the national television stage, there appeared the customary footage devoted to the home teams town. Nov 9, 2009
The fish look as if they are flying in the sculptural homage to the history of Tuna Cannery Workers ... There is local history attached to the site where the sculpture sits at the corner of Cesar Chavez Parkway and Crosby Street, Its in Barrio Logan, which was once the site of multiple tuna canneries and flourished in part because of them ... In fact, the very spot where the sculpture has been constructed, long called Parque del Sol, was reportedly a locale for tuna cannery workers to take a... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Tuna being 'fished to extinction' Nov 9, 2009
Tuna being 'fished to extinction ... Environmentalists are warning that the bluefin tuna is being fished to extinction, a victim of the popularity of its meat. (BBC News)
Make the Best Tuna Sandwiches on Ea... Nov 9, 2009
Make the Best Tuna Sandwiches on Earth. Make the Best Tuna Sandwiches on Earth ... Start with Good Tuna, but the Key Ingredient Is Green Onions. (Suite101.com)
The Extinction of the Atlantic Blue... Nov 9, 2009
The Extinction of the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna. The Extinction of the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna ... The Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, one of the largest fish in the ocean may only be seen in pictures and museums in the near future. (Suite101.com)
Pampered pets Nov 9, 2009
He wonders when her more pragmatic approach may come into conflict with what he calls President Obama's "Rodney King -- 'Can't we all just get along?' -- phase." Time delivers an excellent report an the world's endangered tuna that may give readers pause the next time they order a six-pack of spicy rolls, or pick up a can for the cat on the way home ... He wonders when her more pragmatic approach may come into conflict with what he calls President Obama's "Rodney King -- 'Can't we all just get... (New York Post -- News)
No comments posted. Nov 9, 2009
The menu lists about 200 or so combinations, like sea urchin with tuna and sweet shrimp ($13. 10), salmon roe (fish eggs), tuna and yellowtail ($12), and tuna, salmon and squid ($8. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Holiday Season Healthy-Eating Tip: Try These Five Stress-Fighting Foods Nov 8, 2009
"Omega-3 fatty acids in fish such as salmon and tuna can help quell anxiety," the article explains. "The B vitamins in oats stimulate production of serotonin, a key neurotransmitter that sends soothing signals to your brain," says Self. (Epicurious.com)
Kayakers: catch dinner, don't be dinner Nov 8, 2009
Offshore fishers have found plenty of striped tuna, a primary food for oceanic predators, in the 100-metre-plus depths. Marlin shouldn't be far behind. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
"The September Issue" Nov 8, 2009
Traveling from the tuna markets of Tokyo -- where some wholesalers reportedly have tons of that delicious red meat frozen against future shortages -- to the streets of London, the straits of Gibraltar and the coast of Senegal, British director Rupert Murray paints a dire but colorful portrait of the global overfishing crisis ... After a March 2007 bearing the unfortunate but irresistible headline "A Year Without Toilet Paper," which painted a medium-snarky portrait of the couple's low-wattage... (Salon)
Twilight of an ancient knowledge Nov 8, 2009
"Unfortunately, that's changed because we've been molded into the Western way of living, which is produce as much as you can off your bit of dirt so you can buy a flash car, and live how Westerners perceive you should live." ... Called tuna by Maori, the anguila australus, or long- and short-finned eel, serves as the key source of protein in the traditional Maori diet. (Salon)
Brian Gump: Deadline Day Nov 7, 2009
Smaller portions but more frequently and I'm eating good, healthy foods, mostly unprocessed stuff like carrots, tuna, cottage cheese, fruits, legumes, avocados, bell peppers, chicken and turkey, almonds, oatmeal and things like that and more importantly, I am eating them at the right times. The reason I am eating a lot of high (good) fat foods mixed with high protein and high glucose foods(like fruit) is to help me gain some weight. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Which Hawaii for you? Nov 7, 2009
Some Hawaiian delicacies deciphered: kalua pig (wrapped in leaves of the Polynesian ti plant and roasted in an underground oven); laulau (taro leaves, butterfish, and pork, beef, or chicken, wrapped in ti leaves and steamed); poke (marinated raw fish, usually yellowfin tuna); pipikaula (Hawaiian beef jerky); poi (mashed root of the taro plant); haupia (coconut-milk based dessert). Plate lunch: rice, macaroni salad, and any combination of the above, plus chicken katsu (Japanese fried chicken),... (MSNBC -- Travel)
An Introduction to Sushi for Beginn... Nov 7, 2009
Toppings are usually salmon, tuna or seafood. More often than not the toppings are then held into place with a sort of black seaweed wrapper known as nori. (Suite101.com)
Weekend Frisco: Chili Challenge hot for FEF Nov 7, 2009
The Food Pantry Needs List: boxed meal helpers; bagged rice, bagged beans, canned tuna, cereal, cooking oil, condiments, hygiene items, and diapers sizes 4,5,6. Chunk your junk. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Pet of the Week: Samantha Nov 7, 2009
Samantha loves snacking on tuna and settling in on a warm lap for rest ... What makes her purr: A can of real tuna (her favorite meal) or a snack of deli meat topped with provolone cheese, a laundry basket full of clean towels (a bed for the night), a warm lap on a cold winter night, a catnip toy ... We were as fortunate to find Samantha as she was to find a loving home. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Neal Boortz: Like a tossed cat,I’ll keep on howlin’ Nov 7, 2009
If I had more space I could have told you about the dolphins who infiltrated the torpedo tubes of a nuclear sub and threatened to nuke Los Angeles if those durned tuna fishermen continued snagging them in their nets. Some other time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Remembering sunny days and sweeping the clouds away Nov 7, 2009
5 pounds of sushi grade tuna. The staff always looks a little scared, but it works. (Boston Globe)
Fresh fish fill the tanks at Local Ocean Nov 6, 2009
With its new permits Local Ocean is now able to raise and farm sushi grade flounder, black and white sea bass and yellow tail tuna in its enclosed loop filter system. The technology in use at the facility, in an old Kaz warehouse, is only in operation in two locations in the world Greenport, and the business first location in Israel. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
The rise of the non-veggie vegetarian Nov 6, 2009
Eating something 'healthy' like wild Blue-Fin Tuna is probably the equivalent to chowing down on a wild Panda. Simply put the less meat (from any creature) you eat, the better for you and everyone else. (BBC News -- UK)
Dining Out: Restaurant Week Portsmouth returns Nov. 8 Nov 5, 2009
Blue fin tuna, tomatoes, local hog--John Harrington, The Common Man, Portsmouth. Cows, chicken and pigs. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Frenette: Choices are endless Nov 5, 2009
Tuna are all over, just follow birds to the mullet schools. Yellowfin and blackfin tuna are crazy from the waters off the mouth of the Mississippi River and all the way to south of Cocodrie ... TUNA: Cut pieces of Menhaden, use as chum as well as bait, live small Blue Runners (Hardtails), 4 oz jigs AMBERJACK, GROUPER: Live Blue Runners (Any Size), 4-12 oz jigs COBIA: Live Pogy's, Live Hardhead Catfish (Yes there is a reason for their existence) and 2-4 oz jigs. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
The Chalkboard Nov 5, 2009
Elementary: Hamburger or cheeseburger on a bun or tuna salad sandwich, potato wedges, steamed veggies, pudding, sliced fruit ... Middle/High: Pizza dippers with sauce or tuna salad on a croissant, potato wedges, veggie sticks. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Crushed and made to perfection Nov 5, 2009
For the appetizer, the Pan Seared Tuna Loin and Foie Gras with young vegetables, onion marmalade and balsamic reduction was teamed with St Hallett Poachers Blend Semillon Sauvignon Blanc. The name Poachers blend speaks of the history behind the origins of the Semillion, Sauvignon Blanc grapes. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Anna Romagnoli’s refashioning a seasoned family legacy Nov 4, 2009
Tuna and bean salad, with oil-packed tuna, kidney beans, and chickpeas, is well-balanced and full of flavor, and lentil soup with sausage is a thick, sturdy, nourishing bowl of comfort. And about that killer sandwich: The grilled chicken, cremini mushroom, fresh spinach, and fontina, on crusty bread from A. Russo and Sons in Watertown, is an oozy delight. (Boston Globe)
It seems impossible that an albatross chick could hold 306 different pieces of plastic in its stomach. Unfortunately, it isn't. Nov 4, 2009
The international agency that regulates the southern bluefin tuna fishery was told a week ago that around 13,500 seabirds are still killed by its fishermen each year, and 10,000 of them are albatross ... Unfortunately, it isn't ... I've stopped purchasing those little tins of tuna from the supermarket, even when they're on special. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Keith Sutton: Goliath! Nov 3, 2009
In the 40 years since I started keeping this list, I've caught and crossed off many species, including the piranha, payara, peacock bass, white sturgeon, king salmon, paddlefish and saltwater species such as roosterfish, tuna, lingcod, sharks, halibut, cobia and dorado. Until recently, however, one species listed since day one has eluded me: the jewfish, or as it's now known, the goliath grouper. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
An artist who colors it all Nov 3, 2009
We recently did a fish freshness chart for a tuna importer to communicate the grades of the fish. The chart has 22 hues of red so a client can call and say, "I'd like some T18.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Gatley: Tuna fishing in Mass. and Cape Cod Nov 3, 2009
Tuna fishing in Mass ... Tuna fishing in Mass ... For fishermen who like running and gunning for topwater tuna explosions, the bluefin are still taking butterfly jigs and topwater chugger style lures, but the really big tuna over 300 pounds have been taking live whiting near the surface. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Fish Oil May Protect Against Stroke From Ruptured Carotid Artery Plaques Nov 2, 2009
Our bodies produce only a small amount of omega-3 fatty acids, so most of what we need has to come from eating omega-3 fatty acid-rich foods like fish (salmon, tuna, trout, herring, etc. or from supplements. (Science Daily)
The long road to the firehouse Nov 2, 2009
" Kennedy did a 180-degree turn and became a commercial diver, doing everything from propeller removal and hull cleaning to underwater salvage. He didn't go near a stove for three years. But when he was offered a one-year gig as executive chef aboard the Royal Star, a sport-fishing charter that took small groups of high-end clients on 20-day excursions, Kennedy leapt at the opportunity. Not only would he have a staff of his own to command, he could learn some of the finer aspects of seamanship,... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Garrison Keillor Oct 31, 2009
You don't want to be the last person to write a novel in Esperanto or compose a 12-tone symphony, the last Socialist Labor candidate trying to hand out literature to the working class as they go into Wal-Mart, or the last Christian Science person to believe in the efficacy of prayer after all your friends have slipped away to have surgery, or the consumer of the last contaminated tuna left on the grocery shelf -- you don't want that. Time to move on. (Salon)
The Omega-3 Battle: Which Margarine Is Healthier? Oct 31, 2009
The FDA has taken a tough stance, advising women who are pregnant, nursing mothers and young children to avoid eating fish that is high in mercury, such as swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish, and to limit consumption of albacore tuna to six ounces per week. The decision is now left to the European Parliament to decide what people across the continent will see on their tubs of margarine in the morning. (Time.com)
The Hunt for Tuna: A Tough Catch Oct 31, 2009
Caveat emptorTuna on sale at Tokyo's Tsukiji market, the biggest fish and seafood wholesaler in the world ... (70 kg) yellowfin tuna, the 55-year-old American, whose business is exporting fish, circles his forefinger around its deep eye socket ... "Sometimes," Heitz says, "I see a good tuna, and it looks better to me than a woman.". (Time.com)
Sampler for Oct. 29 Oct 30, 2009
Bring your appetite for lunch and choose from steak sandwiches, Italian sausage sandwiches and meatball subs as well as hot dogs and tuna salad rolls. Enjoy apple crisp for dessert. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Player on sister assault charge Oct 29, 2009
Page last updated at 17:12 GMT, Wednesday, 28 October 2009. Davenport cost West Ham 3m when he joined from Spurs in 2007. (BBC News -- UK)
Mother may fight 'beasting' decision Oct 29, 2009
Page last updated at 07:19 GMT, Thursday, 29 October 2009. Mother assesses 'beasting' review. (BBC News -- UK)
Pregnant woman's 'race demand' Oct 29, 2009
Page last updated at 17:06 GMT, Wednesday, 28 October 2009. Pregnant woman 'made race demand. (BBC News -- UK)
