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Indian Lore & Tradition: Hummingbirds
Imagine what you might look like if you consumed half your weight in sugar every day.
There’s one animal who does exactly that, yet remains lighter than a first class letter. The
hummingbird is a tiny bird of iridescent beauty, agile acrobatic feats, and more than a little
mystery. Arizona’s abundance of wildlife is reflected in its hummingbird population; of the
17 hummingbird species in the United States, 15 can be found in Arizona.
Hummingbirds hold a universal fascination. Young and old alike light up at the sight of one
of these glittering jewels hovering effortlessly in midair, wings beating so fast they’ve
become a trembling blur. One reason for their appeal is the hummingbird’s brilliant,
shining coloring. Their deep, gorgeous shades include violet, green, gold, ruby, blue, and
scarlet. In the hummingbird’s luminescent throat patch, called the gorget, the outer third of
each feather is the only part that is iridescent. Microscopic air bubbles in the ends of the
feathers cause sunlight to be reflected back, creating the sparkling radiance that makes
hummingbirds so beautiful.
These birds are not as fragile as one might assume from their diminutive size.
Hummingbirds can fly forward, backward, and even upside down, using muscles that
would make a body-builder envious. A hummingbird’s pectorals account for a full quarter
of its body weight. And hummingbird metabolism is incredibly high, supporting a heart rate
of 1,260 beats per minute, and 78 wing beats per second in normal flight. Even at rest,
these birds take 250 breaths each minute. If a human being had hummingbird metabolism,
he’d be eating 285 pounds of hamburger every day to maintain his weight.
The southeastern portion of the state is the place to see most of Arizona’s native
hummingbirds, including the White-eared, the Magnificent, the Broad-billed, and the
Blue-throated, which weighs in at a hummingbird-hefty 8.4 grams, making it the largest of
all North American hummingbirds. The Lucifer hummingbird lives in open desert areas of
southeastern Arizona, especially near agave plants which produce abundant nectar and
attract equally abundant insects.
Both Broad-tailed and Black-chinned hummingbirds can be spotted throughout the state,
but some Arizona species are so rare that they’ve only been seen a few times. In the ridges
of southern Arizona’s Huachuca, Santa Rita, and Chiricahua Mountains, there have only
been a handful of sightings of the bright green Berylline hummingbird since its discovery in
1967. And the Violet-crowned hummingbird is so rare that it’s only found in one canyon on
Earth, located in adjacent corners of southeastern Arizona and New Mexico.
While Arizona may be better known for its scarier natives like the scorpion, the tarantula,
the diamondback rattler, and the Gila monster, wherever you go here, you’ll also
encounter the magical fluttering of Arizona's hummingbirds.
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military command. Laws of the time stated that native Alaskans could
not purchase liquor. To make up for this, the Alaskans in a village
called Hoochinoo made liquor out of brown sugar, flour, and fruit.
Strong stuff. Called hoochinoo by the Alaskans.
During the Klondike gold rush, hoochinoo was shortened to "hooch."
Today, the name remains.
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Professionals built the Titanic.
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down here at the bar with you guys, a burglar broke into my
house.
"Did he get anything?" his friends asked.
"Yeah, a broken jaw, six teeth knocked out, and a pair of
broken ribs. My wife thought it was me coming home
drunk again."
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Stearns, KY
Greetings from beautiful Stearns, KY! Come on in and visit with us for a few minutes! The Big South Fork Scenic
Railway operates over the historic trackage of the Kentucky and Tennessee Railway and is situated in the heart of
the beautiful Appalachian Mountains.
The land that was once occupied by loggers and miners is now covered by lush vegetation
and is abundant with wildlife. The train hugs cliff lines and follows roaring mountain
streams, passes through a tunnel and over a bridge as it descends over 600 feet in five
miles to the floor of the Big South Fork River valley.
BLUE HERON MINING CAMP
Built in 1937, this mine and coal tipple was the newest operated by the SC&L Co. It was
abandoned in 1962 and restored with "ghost structures" and oral history exhibits in 1989 by
the National Park Service as part of the Big South Fork River and Recreation Area.
Now the railroad's stopover point, the park contains a gift shop and snack bar with picnic
shelter, walking trails and more.
Happy Railroadin' Partners.....have fun and enjoy!!! No better way to enjoy wildlife....nature....and just down right relaxin'!
- Time may be a great healer, but it's a lousy beautician....
Outdoor Adventure: Copper Hill, AZ.
Old Ghost Towns & Mines:
Copper Hill is located 3 1/2 miles northwest of Globe. The town was
established in 1908 and disbanded in 1933. During the early 1900's,
Copper Hill served as a mining camp for the Arizona Commercial, Iron
Cap, and Superior and Boston mines. By 1925, approximately 500 people
lived in this community and Copper Hill also had a hospital and a school.
By 1930, the population shrank to 40. Today, many foundations of
smelters and mill sites, ruins of buildings, and abandoned mines can be
found in the area around Copper Hill. The area is currently being
developed into ranchettes.
- Babies are born without kneecaps. They don't appear until they are 2-6 years old.
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We'll return with more information on local and international ski resorts, next fall,
before the openings of the Ski Resorts!! Enjoy the outdoors this Spring and Summer!
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Survival Tip: What's a quick way to tell time without a watch?
When out hiking or camping, you can determine how much daylight is left by holding your
fist up to the western horizon. Stack your fists on top of one another up to the Sun's level
in the sky. Each fist represents about an hour of remaining daylight.
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does exist, but that media accounts of the system’s capabilities are
overblown. Echelon is operated by the US, Canada, the UK, Canada,
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employed to steal trade secrets from European businesses, however, the
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key length or algorithm -- built into the programs they use every day.
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THE SECRET OF PEARL HARBOR: FDR's ROLE EXPOSED - IN 1944
By: Justin Raimondo
For half a century,
Admiral Husband E. Kimmel and General Walter Short were blamed for the disaster and the deaths, while the man
who set them up went down in the history books as the "Soldier of Freedom." But now, all these years later, the truth
is coming out at last. Congress officially exonerated Kimmel and Short in 1998, and Senator Joe Biden, in his speech
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A Breech Baby Doesn't Always Mean a C-Section:
By the time they're ready to be born, 96 percent of babies have settled into a vertical, head-down
orientation called the vertex position. However, some babies get themselves into a bottom-first, or
breech, position. Your doctor or midwife may try a procedure called an external version in an
attempt to turn the baby. You also have other options -- talk to your healthcare provider, and
don't assume that because your baby is breech you'll have to deliver by cesarean section. In fact,
one-third to one-half of breech babies are born vaginally. Start with BabyCenter's article on breech
birth.
NOTE: Always Check with and follow the advice of your Physician!
Why do babies spit up:
Babies spit up frequently during their first few months because
they've swallowed air during feedings or because they've eaten too
much. They'll trickle one or two mouthfuls of milk down their chin or
onto your shirt while burping or taking a break from feeding. You can
help your baby expel any swallowed air and reduce the amount he spits
up by burping him about every three to five minutes during feedings.
But don't interrupt him in mid-swallow; instead, just wait for his
natural pauses. Also, avoid vigorous play and try to keep him upright
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WHAT A DIFFERENCE 30 YEARS CAN MAKE:
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Cooking Magazine of the Month Club
Are microwave ovens less safe than conventional ones?
In some ways. Because microwave ovens cook so fast, microbes
can survive on the surface of the food. To counteract this
problem, cover the cooking dish with another dish of glass
or ceramic, not plastic. The steam that accumulates will
heat the surface, thus killing any surviving microscopic
critters.
Cajun Chicken Kabobs:
Spicy grilled chicken pairs well with the peppers and
onions. Serves 3-4
- 1 pound Chicken breast (boneless, skinless), cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- 1 Tablespoon Butter, melted
- 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (blackened redfish seasoning)
- 1 Green bell pepper, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
- 1 Onion, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
- Bamboo skewers
- Rice, cooked
Soak the bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes (to prevent
them from burning during cooking). Toss the chicken with
the seasoning and butter. Alternate the chicken, onion, and
pepper on the skewers. Place them on a slow-cooking part
(and upper height) of the grill. Serve over cooked rice.
Strawberry Smoothie:
You can substitute any fruit (or combination of fruits) in
this recipe. Serves 2-3
- 1 1/2 cup Strawberries, capped and halved
- 3/4 cup Yogurt, plain
- 1/8 teaspoon Vanilla
- 3/4 cup Ice, cracked
Place the fruit, yogurt, and vanilla in a food processor
(or blender). Run until smooth. Add the ice and run until
smooth. Serve cold.
Caleries per serving: "Who Cares!! Enjoy!! & BUCKLE UP!"
So until next time, REMEMBER: Love is Grand; Divorce is a Hundred Grand....
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