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Metropolitan Beaches Commission to review 2014 report this weekend

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By Patrick D. Rosso, Boston.com Staff

The Metropolitan Beaches Commission will reconvene this weekend to take stock of the Commonwealths beaches, including those in South Boston and Dorchester.

On Saturday, Feb. 1, the group will meet at the UMass Boston Campus Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

First formed by the Massachusetts Legislature in 2006, the commission is tasked with evaluating conditions at the 14 Department of Conservation and Recreation beaches that dot the Massachusetts coastline. It is made up of local residents, clean-water advocates, and elected officials and is administered by the non-profit Save the Harbor/Save the Bay.

It released its first report in 2007 and reconvened in 2013 to generate its second report.

On Saturday, the commission will discuss the new report and the recommendations included in it.

The report, in addition to including recommendations from local residents, is also expected to include information provided through an online survey.

Once the report has been officially released, it will be used to guide future initiatives at beaches throughout the Commonwealth.

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Beaches to be replenished with sand

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Beaches to be replenished with sand

12:00pm Monday 27th January 2014 in News

BEACHES around Bridport and Lyme Regis harbours will benefit from sand replenishment in the coming weeks to help restore sea defences.

Strong tides have re-shaped and stripped the beaches following the recent severe weather.

Routine annual outer harbour dredging will coincide with the beach replenishment and the sand recovered will be used to restore the beaches.

Councillor Robert Gould, leader of West Dorset District Council, said: These annual works are crucial to ensuring coast defences are maintained and harbour operations run smoothly.

We try to limit the inconvenience by doing the works out of season, but we would like to apologise in advance for any disruption caused by the work.

The dredging will improve access and navigation for boats in and out of both harbours.

Work is dependent on the tides and it may be necessary to carry out the dredging at night, but the district council will endeavour to keep any noise disruption to a minimum.

Work starts in Lyme Regis Harbour on Wednesday with Bridport harbour following suit in early March.

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80% of Australians oppose shark cull

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A great white shark. The sharks may live for more than 70 years.

Most Australians don't fear shark attacks, feel safe in the sea and don't support killing sharks to make beaches safer.

According to a new poll by UMR research, 83 per cent of Australians haven't changed how often they swim, surf or take part in other recreational activities in the ocean because of the risk of shark attack.

UMR found that 78 per cent of 500 adults interviewed feel safe from shark attacks when going into the ocean, 82 per cent don't think that sharks should be killed and say people enter the water at their own risk.

Nine per cent of those interviewed say they have cut back their beach going activities "a little bit", while 5 per cent say they have reduced their time in the water "by a lot".

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However, there is significant support for using nets or meshing to protect beaches from sharks, with 25 per cent of people saying all beaches should be protected, while 60 per cent favour protecting "some beaches".

But only 15 per cent favour hunting down and killing sharks to make beaches safer.

Anxiety about shark attacks appears to be slightly higher among people who live in major cities than those who live in regional Australia, and may be significantly higher among West Australians, 22 per cent of whom say they had reduced their beach activities, although this figure is based on a comparatively smaller number of interviews in that state.

The West Australian government last week began a controversial culling program that has drawn angry reactions from conservationists.

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Shark cull: 80% of Australians opposed, poll finds

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A great white shark. The sharks may live for more than 70 years.

Most Australians don't fear shark attacks, feel safe in the sea and don't support killing sharks to make beaches safer.

According to a new poll by UMR research, 83 per cent of Australians haven't changed how often they swim, surf or take part in other recreational activities in the ocean because of the risk of shark attack.

UMR found that 78 per cent of 500 adults interviewed feel safe from shark attacks when going into the ocean, 82 per cent don't think that sharks should be killed and say people enter the water at their own risk.

Nine per cent of those interviewed say they have cut back their beach going activities "a little bit", while 5 per cent say they have reduced their time in the water "by a lot".

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However, there is significant support for using nets or meshing to protect beaches from sharks, with 25 per cent of people saying all beaches should be protected, while 60 per cent favour protecting "some beaches".

But only 15 per cent favour hunting down and killing sharks to make beaches safer.

Anxiety about shark attacks appears to be slightly higher among people who live in major cities than those who live in regional Australia, and may be significantly higher among West Australians, 22 per cent of whom say they had reduced their beach activities, although this figure is based on a comparatively smaller number of interviews in that state.

The West Australian government last week began a controversial culling program that has drawn angry reactions from conservationists.

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Shark cull: 80% of Australians opposed, poll finds

Elisa Resconi: The Birth of a New Astronomy: Visualizing the Invisible. BERLIN.MINDS – Video

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Elisa Resconi: The Birth of a New Astronomy: Visualizing the Invisible. BERLIN.MINDS
Professor Elisa Resconi of TU Munich: The Birth of a New Astronomy: Visualizing the Invisible. BERLIN.MINDS 2013. Event curated by Rolf Dobelli. In cooperati...

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astronomy classifieds – buy sell used telescopes eyepieces mounts www.astrobuyandsell.co.uk – Video

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Astronomy Forecast-Asteroids,Fireball,Gas Cloud vs Black hole, Eridanus, Ceres largest Asteroid! – Video

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Astronomy Forecast-Asteroids,Fireball,Gas Cloud vs Black hole, Eridanus, Ceres largest Asteroid!
January 23, 2014 2013 YS2 0.0561 AU 21.8 LD Size 64-140m Close Approach 7:08 a.m. UT 2013 NC15 0.0695 AU 27.0 LD Size 97-220m Close Approach 9:08 a.m UT 2013...

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Astronomy Forecast-Asteroids, Fireballs, Canis major, Orion, Camelopardalis, Eye of God – Video

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Backyard Astronomy

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Topics include basic concepts, observation tools and strategies for a successful observing session. Classes meet Tuesdays through March 4. Registration required. When: Tuesday, January 28, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Millsaps College, Jackson Cost: $100 plus $5 materials fee Contact Phone: 601-974-1130 Categories: All, Community

Backyard Astronomy Tuesdays, January 28 March 4 (6 class mtgs.) 6:00 8:00 p.m.; Cost: $100 (plus $5 materials fee payable to the instructor at the first class meeting)

Astronomy is one of the most challenging, beautiful, and rewarding hobbies! This is your chance to learn about the subject in nonpressured, instructor-led meetings and through hands-on experience. Surveying some of the simpler concepts of astronomy, this intro class also focuses on what can be observed, the tools used, types of observation specialties available, and the strategies for a successful observing session. Resources are identified to continue the learning process and for help along the way. A field trip to the Russell C. Davis Planetarium, located in downtown Jackson, is planned toward the end of the course.

Retired computer consultant Jim Waltman is a past president and newsletter editor of the Jackson Astronomical Association, a member of the Planetary Society, and a member of the Astronomical League. A former adjunct professor of computer science, he has participated in the workshop for Mississippi astronomy educators at French Camp and has been an award-winning participant in local and regional Star Gatherings. Jim has 30 years experience in amateur astronomy.

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Astronomy lecture continues this week at TJC

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 10:25am

Tyler, Texas (KETK) The Tyler Junior College Astronomy Lecture Series will continue Thursday.

Fracking, climate change, the 'God particle', and other top science stories of 2013 will be discussed during the January edition of the Public Astronomy Lecture Series at TJC.

The event is set for 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, at the Center for Earth & Space Science Education at TJC which is located at 1411 E. Lake Street on the TJC main campus.

Admission is $5 per person or free with a valid TJC ID, the public is invited to attend.

Programp speaker, Dr. Tom Hooten, is the director of the Center for Earth & Space Science Education and professor of physics and engineering at TJC.

He holds degrees in physics, astronomy, and higher education from the Texas A&M University in Commerce and Vanderbilt University.

The Public Astronomy Lecture Series began in 2004 and continues today as part of the science and education outreach of the Center for Earth & Space Science Education at Tyler Junior College.

Other upcoming programs include:

For more information on TJC science center events, go to http://www.tjc.edu/cesse or http://www.facebook.com/TJCCenterforEarthandSpaceScience.

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Personalized Medicine: Applying Artificial Intelligence to Mental Healthcare – Session 2 – Video

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Personalized Medicine: Applying Artificial Intelligence to Mental Healthcare - Session 2
Keynote by Casey Bennett, Research Fellow, CRI; Associate Instructor, Indiana University, Bloomington.

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