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)
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)
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)
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)
Iran worker 'jailing' angers UK Oct 29, 2009
Page last updated at 02:10 GMT, Thursday, 29 October 2009. Mr Rassam was one of nine British embassy employees arrested. (BBC News -- UK)
No comments posted. Oct 29, 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)
Cuba's ex-leader Castro 'strong' Oct 29, 2009
Page last updated at 22:37 GMT, Wednesday, 28 October 2009. Cuba's ex-leader Castro 'strong. (BBC News -- Americas)
Dieting 'keeps diabetes at bay' Oct 29, 2009
Page last updated at 00:09 GMT, Thursday, 29 October 2009. Dieting 'keeps diabetes at bay. (BBC News -- Americas)
US warned on deadly drone attacks Oct 29, 2009
Page last updated at 10:20 GMT, Wednesday, 28 October 2009. Missile strikes by US drones have often resulted in civilian deaths. (BBC News -- Americas)
All Men are Liars: Oct 29, 2009
Then, three months down the track, you find yourself scrolling past on your iPod because you don't want to disturb her, listening to instead while you rinse out the plastic hummus container and tuna cans. "Progress or pussy-whipped?" you ask yourself as you run them downstairs to the yellow recycling bins. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Oct 29, 2009
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The plight of the bluefin Oct 29, 2009
The Atlantic bluefin tuna is a magnificent creature in a desperate plight, says Ted Danson ... This summer, Oceana launched a new campaign and a new research boat, the MarViva Med, dedicated to saving the northern bluefin tuna, or Thunnus thynnus ... Unfortunately for the bluefin, it's not only one of the world's most coveted seafood species - it's also one of the most threatened. (BBC News -- Science)
Deep fried Candy Oct 29, 2009
No underwear was thrown at me there, unfortunately ... Tuna ban 'justified' by science. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Fresh mail strikes get under way Oct 29, 2009
"Unfortunately, Royal Mail didn't want to do that." ... Tuna ban 'justified' by science. (BBC News -- UK)
'No legal right' to flood defence Oct 29, 2009
Page last updated at 00:35 GMT, Thursday, 29 October 2009. No legal right' to flood defence. (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)
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)
T. rex 'would outrun footballer' Oct 29, 2009
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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)
Mail centres hit by post strike Oct 29, 2009
Page last updated at 00:07 GMT, Thursday, 29 October 2009. Thousands of postal workers in Scotland took part in earlier strikes. (BBC News -- UK)
Ransom alert over 'hijacked' pair Oct 29, 2009
Page last updated at 05:17 GMT, Thursday, 29 October 2009. The family of a British couple feared kidnapped by Somali pirates have been warned a ransom would have to be paid for their safe return. (BBC News -- UK)
The map that changed the world Oct 29, 2009
Fortunately, one copy did survive ... Tuna ban 'justified' by science. (BBC News -- UK)
Marine bill 'should be stronger' Oct 29, 2009
Page last updated at 00:11 GMT, Thursday, 29 October 2009. Marine bill 'should be stronger. (BBC News -- UK)
Victim meetings 'cut' youth crime Oct 29, 2009
Page last updated at 00:29 GMT, Thursday, 29 October 2009. Youths guilty of criminal damage met their victims under the NI scheme. (BBC News -- UK)
MLA criticises NI universities Oct 29, 2009
Page last updated at 07:12 GMT, Thursday, 29 October 2009. Several people were arrested in March following St Patrick's Day celebrations. (BBC News -- UK)
Terracotta army's new UK formation Oct 29, 2009
----------------- ----------------- RELATED BBC SITES. Last Updated: Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 15:19 GMT 16:19 UK. (Yahoo News -- Art and Museums)
NHS assaults 'not taken seriously' Oct 29, 2009
Page last updated at 04:58 GMT, Thursday, 29 October 2009. NHS assaults 'not taken seriously. (BBC News -- UK)
Tuna ban 'justified' by science Oct 29, 2009
Banning trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna is justified by the extent of their decline, an analysis by scientists advising fisheries regulators suggests. The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas' (ICCAT) advisers said stocks are probably less than 15% of their original size ... Last year, an independent report concluded that ICCAT's management of tuna was a "disgrace", blaming member countries for not accepting scientific advice and for turning a blind eye to their fleets'... (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Fatal exposure Oct 29, 2009
"It is an unfortunate fact of life that we can not provide 100% security. We must take all necessary precautionary measures in terms of our security, but we will never be deterred," he said ... Tuna ban 'justified' by science ... Tuna ban 'justified' by science. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Missing cat found - but whose cat? Oct 29, 2009
I always accuse him of dabbing tuna on his heels so cats will gravitate to him. One of our friends once said that his greatest hope was to be reincarnated as "Dan's cat," and Melody was definitely Dan's baby. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lively, charming Bon Savor splits time between France, South America Oct 28, 2009
The menu promises striped bass ceviche, but on each occasion we visit, it features tuna; the menu is about to change with the season, and the striped bass is likely to migrate with it. The tuna ceviche tastes clean and tart, plated with plantain chips and a pretty salad ... Unfortunately, the red peppers in the dish wage a flavor war with the fish, and who wins depends on the composition of each bite. (Boston Globe)
First Ever Method To Genetically Identify All Eight Tuna Species Oct 28, 2009
27, 2009) A new paper published October 27 in PLoS One unveils for the first time a method to accurately distinguish between all eight tuna species from any kind of processed tissue using genetic sequencing ... Tunas are among the most economically valuable and yet the most endangered commercially exploited fish in the world ... The paper, co-authored by Dr Jordi Vi;as, a fish genetics specialist at Girona University in Spain and Dr Sergi Tudela, Head of Fisheries of WWF Mediterranean, proposes... (Science Daily)
At home in the arena Oct 27, 2009
The mayor asks for a tuna fish sandwich. After all that, no fresh fish. (Boston Globe)
Senatobia School Menus November 2-6 Oct 27, 2009
Lunch - Turkey and Cheese Wrap, Tuna Salad, French Fries, California Veggies, Assorted Fruit Juice, Honey Dew Melon Cubes, Saltine Crackers, Chocolate Pudding ... Lunch - Chicken Patty Sandwich, Tuna Salad, Crinkle Cut French Fries, California Veggies, Fruit Juice, Tropical Apples, Chocolate Pudding. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Some foods require extra care Oct 27, 2009
Leafy greens took the top spot, followed by eggs and tuna ... Tuna was linked to 268 outbreaks, mostly from raw and fresh tuna ... Salmonella and norovirus also can get into tuna. (Florida Today)
Gatley: Delaware Bay monster striped bass Oct 27, 2009
Monster-sized striped bass have appeared in the Cape May rips and Delaware Bay, and their abundance and size has stopped the offshore tuna hunters in South Jersey dead in their tracks ... Editor's note: Capt. Chris Gatley can be found with his fishing clients chasing striped bass in front of the Statue of Liberty, or heading offshore to the Atlantic Ocean canyons off the NJ/NY coast for tuna. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
First bigeye tuna farm approved off Big Island Oct 26, 2009
Hawaii regulators have approved a Honolulu startup company's plan to build the nation's first tuna farm in waters off the Big Island. Hawaii Oceanic Technology aims to create what it describes as an environmentally friendly open-ocean farm for bigeye tuna, a favorite for sushi and sashimi that's overfished in the wild ... The state Board of Land and Natural Resources voted 4-to-1 to give Hawaii Oceanic permission to install three large underwater cages for the tuna. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
On the food trail Oct 25, 2009
If a light midday meal is more to your taste, the spicy tuna and chicken waffles at the Lost World of Tambun are a recommended option ... The waffle inspiration, he modestly reveals, is nothing more than a combination of a light batter and a basic filling of mashed tuna and chicken mixed with spices and chillies. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
South Africa: A memorable tour Oct 25, 2009
The crew attracts sharks to the boat with a seal dummy and a dangling hunk of tuna ... Seeing it twist and turn as it came by the boat, seeing it open its mouth slightly to tease at a tuna that it quickly realized was not prime food gave you sense enough of its power. (Boston Globe)
First U.S. tuna farm approved in Hawaii Oct 25, 2009
Hawaii regulators approve first U.S. tuna farm ... HONOLULU - Hawaii regulators have approved a Honolulu startup company's plan to build the nation's first tuna farm in waters off the Big Island ... Hawaii Oceanic Technology says it will create an environmentally friendly open ocean farm for bigeye tuna, a favorite source for sushi and sashimi that's overfished in the wild. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Full Story » Oct 24, 2009
Hawaii regulators approve first US tuna farm - Yahoo ... Hawaii regulators approve first US tuna farm ... HONOLULU Hawaii regulators have approved a Honolulu startup company's plan to build the nation's first tuna farm in waters off the Big Island. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
When Government Gets Science Wrong Oct 24, 2009
Consider what government has done with dietary recommendations related to tuna fish ... For example, the official guidance for our health department has been that pregnant women should eat no more than six ounces of albacore tuna fish per week ... Many women (myself included) assumed that meant that, like with alcohol or nicotine, it's safest to eliminate tuna, and fish more generally, from our diets. (Townhall.com)
Shellfish May Raise Diabetes Risk Oct 23, 2009
Forouhi and colleagues assessed the weekly intake of shellfish plus white fish such as cod, haddock, sole, and halibut, or oily fish such as mackerel, kippers, tuna, and salmon, reported by 9,801 men and 12,183 women. The study participants were 40 to 79 years old at the time and had no history of diabetes. (MEDLINEplus)
Know your fish facts Oct 23, 2009
Since methylmercury tends to accumulate over time, it is most concentrated in larger fish with longer life spans, such as shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, and albacore tuna. Farmed fish may contain contaminants: Farmed salmon may contain high levels of pesticides and other toxins. (India Times, India)
Eat your fish Oct 23, 2009
People with a history of cardiovascular disease should include fatty fish, such as mackerel, trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna, and salmon, in their two to three times per week. Those without a history of heart disease are advised to eat fish at least one to two times per week. (CNN)
Hooked on the coast Oct 22, 2009
That same summer, he caught a large yellowfin tuna only five miles out. "I couldn't budge him," he said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Holeman: A bit of bad news Oct 22, 2009
There are also tuna swimming around in the same areas; the birds tell the story. If they're flying slow, they're over dolphin, and if they're really moving, they're on some tuna. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
What's for Lunch in Dover-Sherborn schools Oct 22, 2009
Tuesday: Cheese or pepperoni pizza or tuna sandwich on a whole wheat roll, animal crackers, fresh vegetables, fresh or chilled fruit, choice of milk. Wednesday: Cup of chili with cheese, tortilla chips, side tossed salad, fresh vegetables, fresh or chilled fruit, choice of milk. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
STRAY VS. FERAL: Compassion often eludes them Oct 22, 2009
Two feral cats warily check out traps that have been baited with tuna and placed where the cats are normally fed by caregivers in Burlington County, New Jersey. THE NEWS ABOUT CATS & DOGS. (USA Today -- Life)
The Culinary Roster: "Pinch Hitter Dinners" Oct 22, 2009
A quick stew with some combination of vegetables, beans, and occasionally meat, either North African- or Irish-style; Indian curries; a combination of roasted vegetables, sausages, beans, and couscous; tuna melts (with our homemade bread, yum. whole-wheat pancakes and eggs. (Epicurious.com)
Chasing albies still fun Oct 22, 2009
Little tunny are in the family of fish that includes mackerel and tuna. They fight hard, which is why they became so popular with fly anglers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Outdoors profile Oct 22, 2009
Also called false albacore, albacore, albies and fat albert, the little tunny is one of the most common members of the mackerel and tuna family. Right now, they are just off the coast in good numbers. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Spanish empanadas Oct 22, 2009
Tuna pie is the most traditional version, with capers for zest. Beef pie, made with local, grass-fed beef, is nicknamed "pot roast pie" by fans. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
White bean salad recipe Oct 21, 2009
For a heftier dish, add strips of roast chicken, canned tuna, or my favorite, shredded smoked trout. 1. (Boston Globe)
Halloween outfits for pets: So popular its scary Oct 21, 2009
The next year, Olive and Mochi went as sushi (one shrimp, one tuna), complete with wasabi, ginger and chopsticks. Woodruff was a giant soy sauce bottle and her husband was a sushi chef. (MSNBC -- Health)
How to choose healthy, ocean-friendly fish Oct 21, 2009
Canned light tuna is relatively low in mercury but canned albacore tuna is higher ... -- Salmon, tuna, and other fish are loaded with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, so they must be good for you, right ... The list includes albacore tuna--as long as it is troll-- or pole-caught and from the United States or British Columbia. (CNN -- Health)
The new breed of bossy vicars Oct 21, 2009
from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. Wednesday, 21 October 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
10 simple meals Oct 21, 2009
Add a cup of arborio rice, then a can of chopped tomatoes, plus a can's worth of water, a drained big tin of tuna, a pack of defrosted frozen spinach. Bring to the boil, season, bake until done, about 25 minutes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
NOAA agrees with TBF on tuna conservation Oct 21, 2009
NOAA agrees with TBF on bluefin tuna conservation - ESPN ... NOAA agrees with TBF on bluefin tuna conservation ... The Billfish Foundation has learned its efforts this past summer calling for a ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna has received the support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Cape Ann Restaurant Week is back Oct 21, 2009
At Rockport s newest restaurant, 7th Wave, the gourmet Hawaiian prix fixe menu will include choices of lobster rolls, pan-seared tuna, filet mignon, and traditional tuna poke. The tuna poke appetizer is a huge bestseller, said co-owner Chalib Chan, who opened the restaurant with his sister, Talia, in June. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Soul Fool: Fish In Troubled Waters Oct 21, 2009
Only flesh makes a fish taste bland, like tuna, for instance. Another thing that makes hilsa altogether different from other fish is that it distinctly tastes below par during the mating season and when it produces eggs. (India Times, India)
Mercury Levels In Children With Autism And Those Developing Typically Are The Same, Study Finds Oct 21, 2009
But the consumption of fish such as tuna and other ocean fish and freshwater fish was far and away the biggest and most significant predictor of blood-mercury levels. Data on most possible sources of mercury fish consumption and dental amalgams were collected by interviews with the study subjects' parents. (Science Daily)
