| Invasive species threatening local waters
Quagga and Zebra mussels that first invaded North America in the Great Lakes region have also been getting a lot of coverage in the media lately. Quagga mussels were found in the Colorado River in early 2007 and later in several bodies of water in San Diego and Riverside counties. Both of these species of mussels, which are native to Caspian Sea and Black Sea watersheds, are of great concern because of their ability to cause severe damage to the natural environment as well as to power plants and water supply intakes.
Invasive species are having a huge impact on our resources nationwide. Please exercise great care when you are out enjoying the great outdoors and be aware of accidentally transporting these unwanted visitors.
Threat is real for Lake Tahoe
The threat to Lake Tahoe waters remains real with at least some plans put in place to prevent the invasive mussels from making their way here.
Pat's Beside the Point
Quarterback Derek Anderson is putting the Browns in an interesting spot. With every touchdown pass and win, Anderson's status as a restricted free agent after the season becomes more intriguing. Anderson is on pace for a record-setting season as the Browns' quarterback, but looming behind him is Brady Quinn, one of the Browns’ two first-round picks from a year ago. ‘‘They did not draft (Quinn) to sit on the bench -- I know that,’’ Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren said. ‘‘In the meantime, this young guy is doing a great job. As far as the timing of the thing goes, only a few people there know what's going on.’’ The Browns are more than happy to have Quinn sit on the bench this season, but beyond is anyone's guess.
POSTED: Friday 6 May, 1330BST
JP: Right, Tony Banks was sitting here five minutes ago, and he said that you were behaving inexcusably, that you had deliberately chosen to go to that part of London and to exploit the latent racial tensions there. GG: You are actually conducting one of the most - even by your standards - one of the most absurd interviews I have ever participated in. I have just won an election. Can you find it within yourself to recognise that fact? To recognise the fact that the people of Bethnal Green and Bow chose me this evening. Why are you insulting them? JP: I'm not insulting them, I'm not insulting you GG: You are insulting them, they chose me just a few minutes ago. Can't you find it within yourself even to congratulate me on this victory? JP: Congratulations, Mr Galloway. GG: Thank you very much indeed.
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