Splinter hemorrhages are tiny blood spots that appear underneath the nail. They look like splinters and occur when capillaries along the nail bed burst. Cities: Skylines’ PlayStation version has a release date of August 15th. You can ruin tiny simulated peoples’ commutes on so many platforms! ABOUT COOKIES. We use cookies to offer an improved online experience. By clicking "OK" without changing your settings you are giving your consent to receive cookies. Yes i had ultra sound scan i read my reports whic said endometrial stripe measures which read 9.4mm and it said this is slightly prominent, what does this mean.

Bear - Wikipedia. Bears are carnivoranmammals of the family. Ursidae. They are classified as caniforms, or doglike carnivorans.

Although only eight species of bears are extant, they are widespread, appearing in a wide variety of habitats throughout the Northern Hemisphere and partially in the Southern Hemisphere. Bears are found on the continents of North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Common characteristics of modern bears include large bodies with stocky legs, long snouts, small rounded ears, shaggy hair, plantigrade paws with five nonretractile claws, and short tails. While the polar bear is mostly carnivorous, and the giant panda feeds almost entirely on bamboo, the remaining six species are omnivorous with varied diets. With the exception of courting individuals and mothers with their young, bears are typically solitary animals. They may be diurnal or nocturnal and have an excellent sense of smell.

Despite their heavy build and awkward gait, they are adept runners, climbers, and swimmers. Bears use shelters, such as caves and logs, as their dens; most species occupy their dens during the winter for a long period of hibernation, up to 1. Bears have been hunted since prehistoric times for their meat and fur; they have been used for bear- baiting and other forms of entertainment, such as being made to dance. With their powerful physical presence, they play a prominent role in the arts, mythology, and other cultural aspects of various human societies.

In modern times, bears have come under pressure through encroachment on their habitats and illegal trade in bear parts, including the Asian bile bear market. Romance Films Grandma (2015). The IUCN lists six bear species as vulnerable or endangered, and even least concern species, such as the brown bear, are at risk of extirpation in certain countries. The poaching and international trade of these most threatened populations are prohibited, but still ongoing. Etymology. The English word . In Switzerland, the male first name .

The Germanic name Bernard (including Bernhardt and similar forms) means . Bears' closest living relatives are the pinnipeds, canids, and musteloids. Nuclear chromosome analysis show that the karyotype of the six ursine bears is nearly identical, with each having 7.

These smaller numbers can be explained by the fusing of some chromosomes, and the banding patterns on these match those of the ursine species, but differ from those of procyonids, which supports the inclusion of these two species in Ursidae rather than in Procyonidae, where they had been placed by some earlier authorities. These animals looked very different from today's bears, being small and raccoon- like in overall appearance, and diets perhaps more similar to that of a badger. Parictis does not appear in Eurasia and Africa until the Miocene. A Cephalogale- like species gave rise to the genus Ursavus during the early Oligocene (3.

Mya); this genus proliferated into many species in Asia and is ancestral to all living bears. Species of Ursavus subsequently entered North America, together with Amphicynodon and Cephalogale, during the early Miocene (2. Mya). Members of the living lineages of bears diverged from Ursavus between 1. Mya. Based on genetic and morphological data, the Ailuropodinae (pandas) were the first to diverge from other living bears about 1.

Mya, although no fossils of this group have been found before about 5 Mya. This genus is probably the direct ancestor to the North American short- faced bears (genus Arctodus), the South American short- faced bears (Arctotherium), and the spectacled bears, Tremarctos, represented by both an extinct North American species (T. By 3–4 Mya, the species Ursus minimus appears in the fossil record of Europe; apart from its size, it was nearly identical to today's Asian black bear. It is likely ancestral to all bears within Ursinae, perhaps aside from the sloth bear. Two lineages evolved from U.

Modern brown bears evolved from U. Species of Ursinae have migrated repeatedly into North America from Eurasia as early as 4 Mya during the early Pliocene. The polar bear is the most recently evolved species and descended from the brown bear around 4. The red panda is not a bear but a musteloid.

The cladogram is based on molecular phylogeny of six genes in Flynn, 2. The relationships of the other species are not very well resolved, though the polar bear and the brown bear form a close grouping. They are sexually dimorphic with regard to size, with males typically being larger. The shoulder blades and the pelvis are correspondingly massive.

The limbs are much straighter than those of the big cats as there is no need for them to flex in the same way due to the differences in their gait. The strong forelimbs are used to catch prey, to excavate dens, to dig out burrowing animals, to turn over rocks and logs to locate prey, and to club large creatures. They distribute their weight toward the hind feet, which makes them look lumbering when they walk.

They are capable of bursts of speed but soon tire, and as a result mostly rely on ambush rather than the chase. Bears can stand on their hind feet and sit up straight with remarkable balance.

Their front paws are flexible enough to grasp fruit and leaves. Bears' non- retractable claws are used for digging, climbing, tearing, and catching prey.

The claws on the front feet are larger than those on the back and may be a hindrance when climbing trees; black bears are the most arboreal of the bears, and have the shortest claws. Pandas are unique in having a bony extension on the wrist of the front feet which acts as a thumb, and is used for gripping bamboo shoots as the animals feed. Bears however have a single type of melanin and the hairs have a single colour throughout their length, apart from the tip which is sometimes a different shade. The coat consists of long guard hairs, which form a protective shaggy covering, and short dense hairs which form an insulating layer trapping air close to the skin. The shaggy coat helps maintain body heat during winter hibernation and is shed in the spring leaving a shorter summer coat. Polar bears have hollow, translucent guard hairs which gain heat from the sun and conduct it to the dark- coloured skin below. They have a thick layer of blubber for extra insulation, and the soles of their feet have a dense pad of fur.

Unlike many other carnivorans they have colour vision, perhaps to help them distinguish ripe nuts and fruits. They are unique among carnivorans in not having touch- sensitive whiskers on the muzzle; however, they have an excellent sense of smell, better than that of the dog, or possibly any other mammal. They use smell for signalling to each other (either to warn off rivals or detect mates) and for finding food. Smell is the principal sense used by bears to locate most of their food, and they have excellent memories which helps them to relocate places where they have found food before. The canine teeth are large but mostly used for display, and the molar teeth flat and crushing. Unlike most other members of the Carnivora, bears have relatively undeveloped carnassial teeth, and their teeth are adapted for a diet that includes a significant amount of vegetable matter.

This may indicate bears are still in the process of evolving from a mainly meat- eating diet to a predominantly herbivorous one. Polar bears appear to have secondarily re- evolved carnassial- like cheek teeth, as their diets have switched back towards carnivory. Its ability to digest cellulose is ascribed to the microbes in its gut. The panda, in particular, spends 1. An exception is the spectacled bear; native to South America, it inhabits the Andean region. The American black bear is restricted to North America, and the polar bear is restricted to the Arctic Sea. All the remaining species of bear are Asian.

The only times bears are encountered in small groups are mothers with young or occasional seasonal bounties of rich food (such as salmon runs).

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Due to the rapid population growth on the island, traffic congestion has been a major issue among locals, students, and tourists. Previous meetings between various business and tourism stakeholders, the San Pedro Traffic Department, taxi operators, truckers, the Children. According to the presenters, the four main issues regarding traffic in San Pedro are: influx of vehicles/golf- carts, parking issues, taxi regulations, and not having a public transportation system in place. The new controlled price being introduced was communicated via a press release issued by the Belize Bureau of Standards, explaining that the adjustment is due to the increase in LPG prices. It was also indicated that prices for LPG had not been adjusted since September 2. The price before the increase had been at $8.

In Belize City the price is now $9. In both Belmopan and San Ignacio, the new price is now $9. Benque Viejo del Carmen the new price is $1. In a press release dated January, 1. GOB is refusing to pay $5. Ashcroft Alliance, reasoning that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has ruled against them. BSDL and BCB are Ashcroft companies.

Yet the PUP now gloats over the facts that U. S courts have upheld these awards that are the legacy of their unconstitutional and unbridled hustling and self- enrichment. The initiative sees officers engaged in efforts to strengthen community policing by visiting residents in different parts of the island.

On Wednesday, January 1. SPPD took a different approach, assisting the needy and vulnerable with food. They visited many areas on the island distributing food. Heredia. I do wish you A HAPPY NEW YEAR personally and as our Area Representative and hope that we all as islanders can find positive solutions to this quickly changing everyday reality.

One thing we can be sure of in this year of 2. CHANGES. With all the good intentions of the new CCVC, each and every project they would like to do would not be possible to do due to the lack of funds. There was no money to fix the truck so the roads can. We would like to do this, we would like to do that but there is no money SO?

On the way home I was reflecting on a past CCVC meeting some 2. Ms Ilna Allamina.

Amanda ready to assist in surgery! Don't forget that the CC Humane Society has a general clinic each Saturday morning (rain or shine) from 9 - 1. We will update as more prizes are confirmed. Anyone wishing to give a prize please contact us via email at larutamayabz@gmail.

To assist in achieving this goal, the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the BCWM Project is organizing a two- day training on chemicals management, with emphasis on the application of the Basel Convention on the Control of transboundary movement of hazardous waste, packaging, safe handling and transportation of hazardous chemicals. We are targeting enforcement officers,importers and end users. Karen works expresses the passion she has for the visual arts and has displayed her pieces on Instagram and other social media like Facebook where many of her photography can be seen.

Though viewers will not necessarily see any Belizean scenes yet in this introduction to Karen's work and until we feature them in Part 2, her talent here is expressed through her ability to capture the aesthetics in the objects she photographs which is from landscapes to people, food, cities, and concepts she creates that reflects a certain kind of feeling and culture. Your girl is in this month's issue of Marie Claire & Allure Magazines. Transport Minister Assesses George Murray (Independence) Bus Terminal. While he was in the southern part of the country yesterday, January 1. Minister of Transport Hon Edmond Castro visited the bus terminal in the village of Independence (Stann Creek District) to get a first- hand assessment of how the terminal is operating and serving the needs of the bus- operators and commuters in the area. Those include, better communication (Telephone and Internet), bathrooms, entrance and exit gates and booths, as well as culverts to improve drainage in and around the terminal compound. He thanked the personnel at the terminal for their dedicated service and encouraged them to continue doing their best to enhance the experience of commuting Belizeans and visitors to our country who utilize the terminal.

Licensees wishing to renew their licenses are asked to submit their application forms to the Ministry of Economic Development, Petroleum, Investment, Trade and Commerce in Belmopan on or before Friday 3rd February 2. Application forms are available at the Ministry.

So this means that schools need to get a license when holding a raffle. Lotteries committee will be pretty busy as schools hold many raffles over the course of a school year. I am wondering if lottery/raffle licence holders are required to submit a report to the Lotteries Committee once the raffle is over. He was also a leading activist for the Garifuna people and their culture. Palacio was born and raised in the coastal village of Barranco and worked briefly as a teacher before turning to music. He received the award for .

In addition to the traditional Garifuna music that he played, Palacio absorbed the diverse sounds disseminated by radio from neighboring Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Cuba, Jamaica and the United States. Palacio pursued his musical ambitions in a series of high school bands, covering a diversity of popular music from abroad. Attracted by the ideals of the Nicaraguan revolution, he joined the literacy campaign in that nation's African- Amerindian Caribbean coast region, and developed a deeper appreciation for his own threatened cultural and linguistic traditions. Those insights made their way into his own creativity, influencing him to delve more deeply into the roots of Garifuna music. The Original Turtle Shell Band, led by Belizean Garifuna musician and painter Delvin . The Turtle Shell Band's invitation to perform with their mentor Isabel Flores (a legendary Garifuna percussionist and singer, now deceased) at the 1.

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival encouraged Andy Palacio to pursue a musical career. We are thankful to Mr. Ismael Waight of Bishop Martin School for their warm reception.

Remember to visit our Booth and listen to Harrison . Italian police say the developers defrauded tens of millions of dollars form investors by proposing a project which never materialized. That has put Belize in the worse kind of limelight, since a fantastical .

The resort was never built, but the developers did engage the Belizean government, and even got the Ministers of Tourism and Investment to appear at their launch party in France. Chair of the Cabinet Investment Committee Godwin Hulse never went to that party and today we asked what was his reaction when news broke that Puerto Azul was all a front to defraud investors.. Godwin Hulse, Minister of Agriculture. I was not surprised at all. Actually, the first time the project came and you know we had several meetings. I had my issues, I could catalogue them for you; one, was to put an airstrip anywhere near the reef.

As an engineer I know that would not have work. Two, they were going to raise commercial paper and I had made it clear to them in a meeting. That is fine when you put that on paper, but show me the money. Anybody can come with certification that you can raise a billion dollars or two. But banks don't release money that easily and to tell me that 'oh money is no problem.' Anybody who tells me money is no problem, I get very excited, because money is always a problem to raise. So I was not surprised at all.