Smokey the Bear is still out there working. Accidents happen in the forest. Sometimes they turn into wild fires.
There are specific events that cause wild fires like the famous ones in California. They are:
Arson
Campfires
Discarding lit cigarettes
Improperly burning debris
Playing with matches
Fireworks
Prescribed fires
But what is a “prescribed fire” ?
As one of the most important natural agents of change, fire plays a vital role in maintaining certain ecosystems. Prescribed fire reintroduces the beneficial effects of fire into an ecosystem, producing the kinds of vegetation and landscapes we want, and reducing the hazard of catastrophic wildfire caused by excessive fuel buildup.
Prescribed Fire, also known as a controlled burn, refers to the controlled application of fire by a team of fire experts under specified weather conditions that help restore health to fire-adapted environments. By safely reducing excessive amounts of brush, shrubs, and trees, encouraging the new growth of native vegetation, and maintaining the many plant and animal species whose habitats depend on periodic fire, prescribed burning helps reduce the catastrophic damage of wildfire on our lands and surrounding communities.
Prescribed fire is one of the most effective tools we have in preventing the outbreak and spread of wildfires. But because prescribed fire is fire, fire management experts are extremely careful in planning and executing a prescribed fire.
Clam, the popular name for a number of two-shelled mollusks related to the scallops and oysters. Clams are found in the coastal waters of the sea and in shallow freshwater lakes and streams. Many clams are edible, and “clambake” picnics are popular along the Atlantic coast of the United States and Canada. Clams are also used as fish bait, and their shells can be made into buttons. The shells were also sometimes used by American Indians to make wampum.
The two shells of the clam are fastened together at the back by an elastic hingelike ligament. Two heavy muscles open and close the shells. The clam has no head, no biting mouth parts, and no arms or legs. It does have a heart and blood vessels. Those clams that move do so by means of a “foot,” a fleshy, muscular organ that can be projected from between the shells.
Enclosed within the shells is the clam’s soft, narrow body. The space between the main body and the mantle, or lining, of the shells is called the mantle cavity. Within this cavity, on each side of the foot, are gills consisting of double pairs of sheetlike folds that contain microscopic pores. The gills are covered with cilia —tiny hairlike organs that wave rhythmically to and fro. The gills remove oxygen and food particles from the water.
The mantle is thickened at the back to form two tubes called siphons. In order to feed and breathe, the clam sticks the ends of its siphons out between the shells. Microscopic bits of food are drawn in one siphon by a moving current of water stirred up by the cilia. The food is strained out and passed along to the digestive system; the water is forced out through the other siphon.
The hard-shell, or little-neck, clam is often called the quahog—the name given it by the Narraganset Indians. It is most commonly found along the Atlantic coast from Cape Cod to the Gulf of Mexico. Its shell is about five inches (13 cm) long. Young clams of this species are called “cherry-stones.”
The soft-shell clam is also known as the long clam and as the long-necked clam. It is found in mud flats of the Atlantic coast northward from South Carolina to Greenland. It also is found on the British coast and in San Francisco Bay on the Pacific. The shell of this clam is about four inches (10 cm) long and rather smooth and thin. The soft-shell clam digs a permanent burrow in which it remains for life unless disturbed. As it grows the clam enlarges and deepens its burrow. When the tide is in, this clam’s long “neck” (actually its siphons) is thrust up to the opening of the burrow for feeding. When the tide goes out, the clam withdraws its “neck” and closes its shell until the tide comes in again.
Among the marine clams of the Pacific coast are the geoduck, the butter clam, and the razor clam. The giant clam is found on coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific oceans. The two valves of its shell may weigh as much as 250 pounds (115 kg) each. The clam is edible.
Several types of edible freshwater clams are common in ponds and streams of the central United States.
How Does a Clam Eat?
Each clam has two siphons (SY fuhnz). These are round openings in the clam’s mantle cavity where water comes in and goes out. The water contains bits of food that the clam gathers and then eats.
Here is how the process works. The water enters the clam’s body through one siphon. From there it flows into the clam’s gills. The gills capture oxygen from the water, but they also trap food. In the clam’s gills are tiny hairs called cilia (SIHL ee uh). The cilia catch the particles of food drifting in the water and bring it to the clam’s mouth. The water then flows out of the clam through the other siphon.
A clam doesn’t have to work very hard for its meals. Its main food is plankton, which is a mass of very small water organisms. Water currents carry plankton right to the clam.
Clams belong to the class Pelecypoda (also called Bivalvia). The hard-shell clam is Mercenaria mercenaria. The soft-shell clam is Mya arenaria. The geoduck is Panope generosa. The butter clam is Saxidomus giganteus. The razor clam is Siliqua patula. The giant clam is Tridacna gigas. Freshwater clams of the United States belong to the families Unionidae and Sphaeriidae.
Here how the internets explains the meaning of are you seeing someone ?
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While dating might mean anything from a first meeting to being exclusive (your girlfriend/boyfriend) it is usually meant as the beginning of the process. Seeing someone, as in “I’ve been seeing someone for a while now” could cover the same ground, but usually means the end of the process, as in boyfriend/girlfriend, or you would like them to be.
Hence the phrase “Are you seeing someone?” doesn’t usually mean have you been on a date, but means someone you have been on several dates with and perhaps might be getting serious about.
– DentedKnight
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Heres my two cents and please don’t ask for change
Dating: I would consider seeing someone the first 3 to 5 times as dating. This usually allows both parties involved time to find out if there’s chemistry, compatibly, etc.. For those of you who have already knocked boots in the first 3 dates please move on to seeing someone. Of course, that is contingent if you’re still calling
Seeing Someone: Phase 2. After dating a few times the two parties involved are obvioulsy enamored with each other and continue to go out but may have not yet decided to see each other exclusively. This may be the phase where going at it like rabbits describes a lot of relationships. Now if you make it through this phase then Captain Kirk may ask Scotty for warp drive and before you know it, you’re in
Exclusivity Mode: Ah, Love is in the air and an agreement binded by lawyers for both parties have agreed to only see each other. Gifts are given and a daily barrage of compliments are aimed right towards your main vessel; your heart. The train ride is smooth and if all goes well then it looks like the next stop is
Engagementville: The bended knee, the question is popped, you’re so giddy but you stop crying long enough to say Yes Yes. You set a date, make plans, and get lost in each others eyes on a daily basis. Everythings in bloom, you can’t stop smiling and finally the time has come and before you know it, BAM, it’s
MarriageMania: (please insert your own comments here. I’m assuming if you’re commenting you’re no longer married)
-Jon62
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For me it’s when someone has decided to date you and stops going out with other people. If things go well I think you then move on to be bf/gf soon after.
-londongothgirl
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Just that, a love interest, or someone your interested in, like dating. Does not have to mean sex, but it can.
-coloco
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Seeing Eachother. This may not need a conversation to back it up. After a while of exclusive dating, its just easier to say “I am seeing him.”… rather than “I am exclusivly dating him.” This may involve sleep-overs, meeting of friends, couple-outings, meeting of family in some cases spare keys…all sorts of other seemingly awkward events to test your (I hate to say it) “relationship-potential”.
–Seductionxoxo
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I think you are attractive and would like to have relations and/ or a relationship with you. However if there is someone in your life that you are “relationing” or in a relationship with already then we can plan to do it together or let me know my place right now. I mean here is your chance to cheat on the person you are “seeing” so come get some of this over here or let me know you are NOT interested right now so I don’t waste any more time.
Some one made picture, probably Juan Internet Jones, which looks like Julia at the beach. Mostly likely this pic was meant to be mild smut, however it’s so classy and reminds me of the Tekken series fighter Julia Change…you know…younger sister of Michele Chang….? If you play Tekken then you already know this is an awesome pic AND if you are even reading this then somehow you searched for Julia Chang cosplay or something.
A fierce competitor in the game Julia is used my many to make quick work or opponenets. Her delay’s and mid attacks are still relevant. The Tekken King of Iron Fist Tournament carries on with Tekken Tag 2 in Sept 2012.
MORE ON JULIA AT THE TEKKEN WIKIA
“Spirits, give me strength.” -Julia Chang
Julia Chang
‘Aliases
None
Debut
Tekken 3
Appears in
Tekken 3 Tekken 4 Tekken 5 Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection Tekken Tag Tournament Tekken 6 Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion Tekken Tag Tournament 2(Appears as her alter-ego) Street Fighter X Tekken
Family
Michelle Chang (Adoptive Mother)
‘Race
Human
Fighting Style
Xing Yi Liu He Quan based Kung Fu (various Kenpo / Wushu arts)Lucha Libre Wrestling (as an addition) (TTT2)
Julia Chang is the adopted daughter of Michelle Chang, who taught her how to fight, which is why their moves are the same. Julia first appeared in Tekken 3. Since then, Julia has appeared in all subsequent games up to Tekken Tag Tournament 2, in which she appears as her alter-ego. Julia has replaced Michelle’s style and Michelle herself in the Tekken series. Julia hopes to one day reforest Arizona, which is where both Michelle and Julia live.
Nationality: American
Occupation: College student (Archeology Research), G-Corporation Archeology Research
Age: 18 (T3) 20 (T4, T5) 21 (T6)
Allignment: Good
Tekken 3
Tekken 3 Julia studies archeology in Michelle Chang’s tribal lands. As a baby, Julia was deserted in the ruins of ancient Native American settlements, where Michelle found her. Michelle rescued Julia and brought her up with love. Julia loved Michelle and her adopted tribe and trained with Michelle to protect her beloved homeland.
When Julia was 18, stories of sudden disappearances of famous martial artists all over the world began to reach the tribe.
With apprehension spreading through the tribe, Michelle left for Japan to ask Heihachi Mishima why he had sought to take the pendant during the second tournament. Michelle hoped to learn about the origin of the Ogre’s power but she never returned. Julia suspected Heihachi and now seeks him out to discover the truth. Strangely, Julia’s ending in Tekken 3 is the only one to include voice acting.
Tekken 4 Edit
Julia was a college student studying archeology. One day, she discovered that her native homeland was in danger of being covered by an encroaching desert; this was brought on by today’s rapidly changing global ecosystem. Julia wanted to save her home, and she began her research on ecosystem restoration.
Julia joined an advanced genetic research group led by Professor T that studied the biological mechanism of reforestation. Professor T’s research grant came almost exclusively from G Corporation. In fact, G Corporation’s supercomputers located at their high security research center were being used for the research. All their research data was stored on their file servers as well.
Julia was absorbed in her daily research, waiting for the day when her research on ecosystem restoration would be complete. When the research was completed, she would save her home.
Julia learned from Professor T that their research was on hold indefinitely. The Mishima Zaibatsu attacked G Corporation’s high security research center and stole all research data from her project. Julia didn’t know a thing about G Corporation’s secret research projects nor did she care about them. Yet she knew that she had to retrieve her research data from the Mishima Zaibatsu in order to save her home from becoming a desert in a few years time.
Julia searched the net to gather information regarding the Mishima Zaibatsu. Her eyes lit up when she saw a web page announcing The King of Iron Fist Tournament 4.
Tekken 5 Edit
Julia Chang continues her research on forest rejuvenation. Disappointed that she was unable to recover the reforestation data during the King Of Iron Fist Tournament 4, Julia returns home and resumes her research. Each time her work hits a dead end, she is reminded of the data that she was unable to retrieve.
At that point she received a letter addressed to her in a foreign language. Attached is an announcement of The King Of Iron Fist Tournament 5.
In order to fulfill her hopes for forest rejuvenation, Julia decides to enter the tournament.
Tekken 6 Edit
After recovering her stolen data, Julia completed her reforestation research. She was headed back to Arizona to meet with a party who had agreed to assist in the realization of her reforestation plans.
Waiting for her there was a prominent Arizona land owner, an old woman who claimed to have the ability to hear the voice of spirits. With the help of the old woman, the reforestation plans were on track to be realized. However, when Julia got up to leave, the old woman made an ominous prediction. “Jin Kazama and Kazuya Mishima must not be allowed to clash. If they confront each other, a source of great evil will be resurrected and unleashed on the Earth”.
Julia was skeptical of the old lady’s prediction. However, after hearing news that the Mishima Zaibatsu has sponsored The King of Iron Fist Tournament 6 on the flight home, the danger seemed much more imminent. Julia decided that she would join the tournament.
Character RelationshipsEdit
Michelle Chang – Her foster mother.
Ganryu – He has been in love with Julia since Tekken 5
Ogre – Her tribe heard legends about him.
Doctor Abel – He almost succeeded in using Julia’s re-forestation project, GENOCELL, to merge devil cells with human cells.
King II – Her friend and her rival in Tekken 5.
Azazel – She tried to stop him in Tekken 6.
Zafina – She shared the same goal as her in Tekken 6.
Lee Chaolan – Her friend and his employee in G Corporation in Tekken 6.
Jaycee – Her alter-ego in Tekken Tag Tournament 2.
Heihachi Mishima – Her enemy since Tekken 3, ever since Heihachi kidnapped Michelle.
Jinpachi Mishima – He stole Julia’s Forest Rejuvenation formula in Tekken 5.
Kazuya Mishima – She attempts to stop him in Tekken 6.
Armor King – Her official tag partner in Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (as Jaycee).
Bob – Her close friend and her tag partner in Street Fighters X Tekken.
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THE LEGEND OF KORRA
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UPDATE
THE VERY TOP PIC IS SUPPOSE TO BE SOMEONE ELSE. IT IS KORRA FROM THE LEGEND OF KORRA…NOT JULIA CHANG. SO KUDOS FOR THE COSPLAY, THOUGH NOT JULIA.
KORRA – Avatar immediately succeeding Aang and the main protagonist of the series. She is a talented bender, eager to learn. Hotheaded and rebellious, Korra relishes her role as “The Chosen One”.[14] She also has a polar bear dog named Naga as her animal guide
THE LEGEND OF KORRA – an American television series set in the Avatar universe as a spin-off of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Cause if we were then you’d know that the 2012 dream team had NO CHANCE against the 1992 team.
This guy has the best rant (went in a lil hard on Kobe)
They wouldnt lose by 43, they would lose by maybe 15-20 points because these are proffesional world class athletes. We are however talking about 11 players who changed the game and are the forefathers of this 2012 team, mere shadows of the real deals.
Obama clearly just greeting Lebron well before debate.
Not Enough NASTY Can anyone above the SF position deal with the likes of Charles Barkley and Karl Malone is my fabled arguement. Look at this clip. The 2012 team doesn’t have enough NASTY. They are not tough as these two guys plus Patrick Ewing and a crafty shot blocker / defender David Robinson.
They are replica cars out there nowadays. cars that have a old corvette engine with a Lamborghini body kit…made of fiberglass, cardboard or carbon.
The black Aspid-GT21-Invictus is real…and looks real real fast…
There is a Hennessy Lotus inspired Venom GT that IS fastest car in the world (?)
Also look up car wrapping…(not car rapping)…Custom wraps for cars are in and cool…you’ve probably seen one and didnt’ know. (That chrome bike is wraped and so is then camero)
Cez'L 