Keynote speakers from Wisconsin, North Carolina and Minnesota will head the Red Cedar Watershed Conference Thursday, March 12, at UW-Stout.

The fourth annual event, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., will be at the Memorial Student Center. Early registration ends Sunday, March 1. For more information or to register, go to the conference website at http://www.uwstout.edu/profed/redcedar/.

The conference examines point- and nonpoint-source pollution in watersheds. Blue-green algae blooms caused by an excess of phosphorous have compromised water quality in the Red Cedar River watershed, especially in lakes Menomin and Tainter.

The main speakers each will address a key aspect of the conference: water, land and people.

Water: Rod Olson, co-chair of the conference and representing the Red Cedar River Partnership, worked with neighbors and a DNR Lake Protection Grant to help restore the algae-choked Desair Lake in northwestern Wisconsin. In 2013, he received the Wisconsin Lakes Stewardship Award. He also received a good neighbor award from the Tainter-Menomin Lake Improvement Association. Heis a family doctor and emergency physician in Rice Lake. He will speak at 8:40 a.m.

Land: Ray Archuleta is a conservation agronomist and soil health specialist for the Natural Resource Conservation Service East at the National Technology Center in Greensboro, N.C. He teaches soil health and principles of agroecology across the country and is a certified professional soil scientist. He will speak at 12:45 p.m.

People: Sean Kershaw is executive director of the Citizens League of Minnesota and previously was deputy director for the St. Paul planning and economic development department. He advocates for active citizenship, civic organizing and good public policy. He will speak at 3 p.m.

Breakout sessions will include another 10 speakers, including UW-Stout Associate Professor Nels Paulson, applied social science, who heads the nationally funded LAKES Research Experience for Undergraduates; and Aaron Thompson, assistant professor of natural resource planning at UW-Stevens Point.

Other speakers will be from the Department of Natural Resources, Clean Wisconsin, Clean Lakes Alliance and UW-Extension.

Major sponsors of the conference are UW-Stout and the Tainter-Menomin Lake Improvement Association.

See original here:

Red Cedar Watershed Conference set for March 12

On the biggest night in Hollywood, the stars walking the red carpet have some big decisions to make: what to wear, what to say, and maybe the most crucial decisionwho to bring.

Over the years, weve seen the nominees bring some interesting dates to the Oscars, ranging from longtime loves to short-term flings to supportive family members. Take a look at these amazing photos of couples from red carpets past.

Hollywood glam

Oscar night is all about the glamour, and these gorgeous couples took their style and grace from the silver screen to the red carpet.

Warren Beatty and Natalie Wood at the Oscars in 1962: The two starred in the 1961 film "Splendor in the Grass."

Hulton Archive / Getty Images

Jack Nicholson and Anjelica Huston at the Oscars in 1976:

Ron Galella/WireImage

Remember they dated?

Celebrity relationships can come and go in the blink of an eye. Some of Hollywood's biggest stars have been on the awards circuit for so long, we've seen them red-carpet test a number of their relationships. Did you remember that these stars were an item?

See more here:

Red carpet romance: Remember these couples of Oscars past?

Long fingerlike tendrils poked out from the part of the Red Planet known as the "Martian limb" and astronomers are scratching their heads over the cause.

These images of the plume were taken in part by amateur astronomer Wayne Jaeschke, a patent attorney based in West Chester, Penn. W. Jaeschke and D. Parker

In March and April of 2012, amateur astronomers with their lenses turned toward Mars saw strange plumes bubble out from the normally round-appearing atmosphere of the Red Planet. The plumes lasted for around 10 days. "Remarkably, the aspect of the features changed rapidly, their shapes going from double-blob protrusions to pillars or finger-plumelike morphologies," says a paper just published in the journal Nature by a team of professional researchers who back up the amateurs' findings. The paper also pretty much says that the researchers have no idea what caused the plumes.

They do have two theories, however.

The first is that the plumes were caused by phenomena similar to our aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, the process by which electrically charged particles from the sun are funneled to the poles of our planet, where they collide with gas molecules and produce eerie glowing lights.

"Mars aurorae have been observed near where the plume occurs, a region with a large anomaly in the crustal magnetic field that can drive the precipitation of solar wind particles into the atmosphere," says the research paper.

However, the document goes on to argue against this theory as it would have "required exceptional influx of energetic particles over days," from the sun, and stating that the solar activity in 2012 just wasn't strong enough to release such a stream of aurora-producing particles.

The second idea is that the plumes were actually high-flying clouds.

"One idea we've discussed is that the features are caused by a reflective cloud of water-ice, carbon dioxide-ice or dust particles, but this would require exceptional deviations from standard atmospheric circulation models to explain cloud formations at such high altitudes," says Agustin Snchez-Lavega in a European Space Agency release about the phenomena. Snchez-Lavega is from the Universidad del Pas Vasco in Spain, and is lead author of the Nature paper.

But there are problems with this theory as well. Although clouds have certainly been seen on Mars, they typically don't go higher than 60 miles, or about 100km, above the planet's surface, according to National Geographic. These clouds were seen twice that high, however, bumping out from the "Martian limb," or the observed edge of the planet. For water to have condensed at such an altitude, the researchers said in the paper, would have required "anomalously cold thermospheric temperatures" with a temperature drop of more than 50 Kelvin (about 370 degrees Fahrenheit) below the normal temperature at that level of the atmosphere. For carbon dioxide to have done the same, the temperature drop would have to have been more than double that.

Read more:

Strange 'double blob' atop Martian atmosphere puzzles scientists

SPRING VALLEY The Hall Red Devils raised the roof one last time at Red Devil Gymnasium Friday, Feb. 13, defeating rival Princeton Tigers 55-46.

The Red Devils, who trailed by 14 points late in the second quarter, outscored their guests 25-10 in the fourth quarter. The game marked the final boys basketball game in the Hall House of Hoops, which will be torn down this summer as Hall moves into the new school building next door.

There had been too much history at Red Devil Gymnasium, which had served as the playground for Hall stars Shawn Jeppson and Kailey Klein and was known as the Jungle for Eric Bryants Hustlin Hall Red Devils of the mid-90s, not to send the Grand Lady out in style.

We really wanted to win this, especially Senior Night and everything. This is the last (boys) game played in this gym. It felt good going out with a win, because theres Shawn Jeppson history here, and good teams played here, Hall senior Ryan Cinotte said.

Against a rival, you definitely want to win, especially your home court and last home game, definitely pumped you up. Its great having the last win in this gym for the basketball team, said Hall senior A.J. Gaetta, who scored the final points for boys basketball at Red Devil Gymnasium, finishing with a game-high 18.

We sent it out right, said 10th-year Hall coach Mike Filippini, a Hall alum who also coached the girls team three years. We will start new memories in the new gym.

But first there was history and final memories to make at Red Devil Gymnasium.

Down 29-15 late in the second quarter, the Red Devils scored the final four points to close within 10 points at the half. The Red Devils continued to make their move in the third quarter, outscoring the Tigers 11-4 to close within 33-30 at quarters end.

Filippini said the coaching staff challenged the Red Devils at halftime and they responded.

That Red Devil resurgence continued in the fourth quarter. Gaeta opened the fourth quarter with a spin move and added a two and a three to give the Red Devils a 41-39 lead.

More here:

Red Devils raise the roof one last time

The Parson Red Heads - "Don #39;t Stop" (Fleetwood Mac)
From The Parson Red Heads 5th annual New Years Eve celebration concert at The White Eagle Saloon in Portland, OR (12.31.14), where they performed Fleetwood M...

By: ParsonFarmRecords

Visit link:

The Parson Red Heads - "Don't Stop" (Fleetwood Mac) - Video

Thriving food services and a shift to a more protein-based diet contribute to the high demand for Australian red meat in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines Australia, the largest exporter of red meat to the country, sees the Philippines as a prominent market in Southeast Asia despite an anticipated slowdown in global exports of Australian red meat this year as farmers rebuild their herd.

The thriving food service scene in the Philippines and the shift to a more protein-based, rather than a starch-based, diet as purchasing power rises, are expected to keep demand high, the Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) said in a news briefing Thursday, February 12.

The MLA is an organization that provides marketing and research and development services for Australia's cattle, sheep, and goat producers

The enforcement of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) in 2015 that eventually lowered to zero tariffs on beef and lamb exports is also contributing to sustained high demand for Australian red meat in the country.

Fast urbanization and expansion of the financially-empowered middle class is also fueling protein consumption, MLA noted.

High demand for red meat

More local restaurants are now offering a wide range of meat options, taking advantage of Australias capacity to supply red meat for every type of requirement from restaurant grade cuts, to hamburger patties and corned beef for manufacturing companies, MLA country manager Peter Paul Perez said.

Although price remains a main consideration for Filipinos, consumers are also placing emphasis on quality. Perez noted that Australian beef is well known from its traceability traits. Traceability is an instrument to assure food quality, particularly safety, in agri-food chains worldwide.

The industry also remains free from animal diseases.

Excerpt from:

PH still a prime market for Aussie red meat

Red Rocks head to Seattle to continue undefeated season

By Holli Joyce

February 13th, 2015 @ 2:01pm

SALT LAKE CITYThe third-ranked Utah gymnastics team heads to the Pacific Northwest on Saturday to compete against 17th-ranked Washington. While the Utes are 47-0-2 all-time against the Huskies and 12-0-2 in Seattle, the Red Rocks arent focusing on their past domination.

Its another good test for us on the road, said co-head coach Megan Marsden. Washington is an improved team this year and I think it will take a really good meet by us. Im sure they will come guns blazing.

The two ties in the series occurred at the Alaska Airlines Arena, the most recent being the last time Utah (7-0, 3-0 Pac-12) competed in Seattle during the 2012-2013 season. Washingtons (5-3, 1-2 Pac-12) final gymnast on floor, Aliza Vaccher, received a 9.925 for the tie. In 2001, the last Husky needed a 10.0 and got it.

A tie is not what the Utes are looking for this weekend. The team seeks to continue their undefeated season but knows Washington will provide a competitive meet.

"It's another good test for us on the road," said co-head coach. Washington is an improved team this year and I think it will take a really good meet by us. I'm sure they will come guns blazing." -Megan Marsden

If we have to count a fall somewhere, I think it could be tough, Marsden said.

In routines without a fall, Utah is 117-120. The team hasn't had a fall in the last two meets and has yet to have one count. Eight gymnasts have hit every routine Wilson (20-20), Dabritz (19-19), Kari Lee (13-13), Breanna Hughes (8-8), Tiffani Lewis (7-7), Kailah Delaney (6-6), Kassandra Lopez (5-5) and Maddy Stover (5-5).

See the original post:

Red Rocks head to Seattle to continue undefeated season

FAYETTEVILLE -- A proposed red dirt pit won't be opened west of Fayetteville after the Washington County Quorum Court's vote Thursday.

The Quorum Court denied an appeal from Benny Holtzclaw and his associates, who want to mine red dirt used for road and building construction off of Harmon Road west of Fayetteville. County planners denied the preliminary permit for the project in November.

Only Joe Patterson, Republican of District 5 in the county's northeast, voted for the project. Joel Maxwell, Republican of Siloam Springs, abstained.

About 50 people living near the project's intended site attended the meeting, most of them opposed to the project. The back-and-forth last four hours and pitted property rights against public safety.

Holtzclaw, who heads Holtzclaw Excavating, said he intends to flatten a 9-acre hill of the dirt on land owned by Mark Rich. The site is less than a mile north of West Wedington Drive. The project would improve the land and fulfill a growing need for red dirt in the area, he and his supporters said.

"You guys are sitting on our red dirt right now," Holtzclaw said, referring to the county courthouse. "There's just a great need for this."

Planners denied the permit last year for a variety of reasons, including safety and compatibility with the surrounding area. The planners and opponents took particular issue with the private road that would be used by the trucks carrying away the dirt. It intersects with Harmon just north of a curve that would prevent the trucks and northbound traffic from seeing each other at a safe distance, they said.

Many worried this blindness could prove fatal for teens, school bus drivers and others coming down the 45-mph zone, which also slopes downward toward the intersection in question.

"Ninety percent of the people here tonight have no objection to Mark Rich mining his land," said Dick Johnson, who said he has lived nearby for 40 years. "We don't complain about much. We just want our people safe."

Mike Kelly, an engineer working for Holtzclaw, said the road's speed limit should be lowered because of its slope and shape, which would make the intersection safer. Several other dirt pits and a rock quarry sit within a short distance as well, he said.

Read the original here:

Washington County Quorum Court denies red dirt pit permit

Spring will come: Thursday was Truck Day at Fenway Park. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

UpdatedFebruary 12, 2015, 3:10 pm

BOSTONOK, it happens every year, but this year with this snow maybe we need it a little more than normal.

In a sure sign that spring will, eventually, return, the Red Sox equipment truck is on its way to the teams spring training facility in Florida.

The truck began its 1,480-mile trip just after noon on Thursday.

The Associated Press has these Truck Day details:

Its hauling an assortment of baseball equipment and supplies, including 20,400 baseballs, 1,100 bats, 400 pairs of socks, 20 cases of bubble gum and 60 cases of sunflower seeds.

And here are some photos and vines of the trucks departure:

Thumbs up from Wally the Green Monster (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

(Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

See the original post here:

Spring Sign: Red Sox Equipment Truck Heads To Fla.

Uma Thurman attends "The Slap" New York Premiere Party at The New Museum on Feb. 9, 2015, in New York. Robin Marchant/Getty Images

Earlier this week Uma Thurman turned heads -- and made a lot of headlines -- when she stepped out on the red carpet with what some media outlets described as a "new look."

Photos showed what appeared to be a more toned-down eye makeup style. And now the 44-year-old actress is speaking out about it -- taking it all in stride.

During an appearance on the "Today" show Thursday, Thurman said, "It was weird. I guess nobody liked my makeup. I've been doing this for years and years and years, and people say things nice and they say things mean, and it's just like, whatever. You take the good with the bad."

Urman has been doing press to plug her new NBC TV series, "The Slap."

Watch the interview below:

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

2015 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved.

View post:

Uma Thuman addresses "new look" controversy

Kill Bill star Uma Thurman turned heads on the red carpet at the premiere party for her new NBC miniseries, The Slap, Monday in New York City -- except this time it wasnt for a good reason. Normally, fans are in awe of the 44-year-olds natural beauty, but Thurmans drastic look Monday sparked plastic surgery rumors on social media. However, the only thing she changed was her makeup, Thurman told Savannah Guthrie on the "Today" showThursday.

Guthrie wasnt shy to address Thurmans strange appearance Monday, especially since she looked like herself again Thursday. "I know I look weird!" Thurman told Guthrie Thursday. "I don't know, I guess nobody liked my makeup."

And she isnt going to try that look again. "We saw how well the dark lipstick worked the other night! she joked. Though, it might have been more about her lack of eyeliner and mascara and less about the lipstick that threw people off.

While cosmetic surgery rumors still swirled, Mark Norfolk, clinical director at Transform Cosmetic Surgery, told the U.K.s Daily Mailthat Thurman might have had surgery under her eyes. The thing that strikes me most is that her eye area looks very different," he said. "It looks as though she's had a recent lower blepharoplasty treatment, also known as eye bag removal. She isn't wearing any eyeliner or mascara, probably in order to avoid infection from the new surgery.

Though people had plenty of negative things to say about Thurmans makeup, she didnt seem fazed. "You take the good with the bad," Quentin Tarantinos muse explained. "I've been doing this for years and years and years -- people say things nice and they say things mean and it's like whatever.

The Slap premieres on NBC Thursday at 8 p.m. EST. Peter Sarsgaard, Thandie Newton and Zachary Quinto join Thurman in what was called a star-studded drama by the Los Angeles Times. For those interested in the new series, the Internet Movie Database gives the following description: A once happy family suddenly begins to fall apart following a seemingly minor incident in which a man slaps another couple's misbehaving child.

Follow me on Twitter @mariamzzarella

Read more:

Uma Thurman's Face Looks The Same; She Responds To Plastic Surgery Rumors On 'The Today Show' [VIDEO]

Heartthrob Jamie Dornan was welcomed by screaming fans hoping to get an autograph or a selfie with the Northern Irish actor.

Dornan, who plays BDSM loving billionaire Christian Grey in the film adaptation of the erotic novel by EL James, cut his usual stylish figure in a black Stella McCartney suit which he teamed with a blue bow tie.

The 32-year-old actor was joined by his wife Amelia Warner, who he recently revealed would not be watching the film.

"She doesnt want to watch this. She wants to support me and my work. I wont be able to sit there myself. I am not going to put any pressure on her either way. Its her decision. Shes well aware that it's pretend, but its probably not that comfortable to watch," he told USA Today.

Dakota Johnson made sure to dress in tune with the novel's theme in a plunging black Dior gown which she teamed with a huge diamond ring and bright red lips.

Director Sam Taylor-Johnson looked spectacular in a figure hugging white Stella McCartney gown as she graced the red carpet with film's stars and her husband Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

Also in attendance was the author of the bestselling novel, EL James, who was wearing a black embellished gown for the occasion.

Read more about Fifty Shades of Grey

The 18-certificate film is set for UK release on February 13.

Excerpt from:

Fifty Shades of Grey: Dakota Johnson turns heads in plunging gown as she arrives with Jamie Dornan at Berlin premiere

"Mahna Mahna" (2007) High Res
Hi, this is Annabelle. Our family has been making music videos since 2002 and millions of people have tuned in on YouTube. Now that we #39;re getting a little ol...

By: Red Heads Have More Fun!

See the article here:

"Mahna Mahna" (2007) High Res - Video

Faint playoff hopes still alive

By Mark Newman, News Staff

The Hamilton Red Wings played their best game of the season on home ice Monday night, an 8-1 drubbing of the St. Michaels Buzzers.

It was the teams third win in a row and kept alive their slim shot at a post season birth.

We had all four lines going, said Red Wings head coach Mike Galati, whose troops dominated the Buzzers at both ends of the ice. From start to finish (it was) the most complete 60 minutes since Ive been here.

Laine McKay, Lucas Condotta, Matt Smith, Ryan Punkari, Kris Hamlin, Josh La France, Rylee St. Onge and Otis Goldman scored for Hamilton, while Cameron Wright was the only Buzzer to get the puck pas Red Wings goalie Jordan Cartney, who turned in a solid effort with 24 saves.

The Red Wings are chasing the Buzzers and the Buffalo Junior Sabres for the seventh and eighth (and final) playoff spots in the Ontario Junior Hockey Leagues South-West Conference.

As of Tuesday afternoon the 20-30 Red Wings had 41 points while St. Mikes had 46 points and Buffalo had 45 points.

The Red Wings are healthy and have four games left in the regular season.

Galati feels the team can go unbeaten for the rest of the campaign.

View original post here:

Red Wings hammer Buzzers

Mally Roncal #39;s Makeup Tip For Red Heads! | The Meredith Vieira Show
Red heads, are you afraid to rock a bold, red lip? Makeup artist Mally Roncal proves that a red lip compliments red hair perfectly, with a little help from o...

By: The Meredith Vieira Show

Read the original:

Mally Roncal's Makeup Tip For Red Heads! | The Meredith Vieira Show - Video

Geophagus Tapajos red heads

By: Simon Dunn

View original post here:

Geophagus Tapajos red heads - Video

Grammy Awards

Emily Sher TODAY

11 hours ago

Madonna turned heads at the Grammys red carpet on Sunday night with her matador-inspired red carpet look. But it's far from the first time that the Material Girl went with a wacky outfit for the awards show. Here, we take a look back at some of her most noteworthy Grammy styles.

What do you think: Is she a timeless icon or just plain crazy?

Rocking a matador-inspired look on the2015 red carpet

Michael Nelson / EPA

A devilishly red costume for her 2015 performance

Lucy Nicholson / Reuters

Madonna performs "Living for Love" at the 57th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 8.

Read more:

See Madonna's crazy Grammy looks throughout the years

THE 2015 BAFTAs saw an elite of glamorous celebrities makes their way down the red carpet at the Royal Opera House in London on Sunday night.

The likes of Laura Haddock, Kristin Scott-Thomas and Kara Tointon stunned in gorgeous dresses andfinished the red carpet look with perfectly groomed tresses all thanks to hair stylist to the stars, Charles Worthington.

Speaking exclusively to OK! Online the morning after the night before, Charles revealed that he and his team of 15 stylists "did about 200 heads of hair" over the weekend for the pre-BAFTA party at Kensington Palace on Saturday followed by the awards on Sunday.

"It was a lot of fun. The parties go on and on which was great," he gushed.

"We had such fun in the suite at the Savoy Hotel. I walked down the carpet with Sienna Guillory and Kara Tointon which was fabulous. They both looked gorgeous.

"On the BAFTA day, the lovely thing about having the suites at the Savoy is that you're cacooned in a lovely safe environment.

"It means that everyone who comes in can relax and completely enjoy themselves and by the time they're on the red carpet, they're looking fantastic and feeling fantastic."

Charles explained that he works with each celebrity individually by looking at their face shape and dresses.

"The important thing is that the total look works together," he said.

"We've been doing the BAFTAs now for seven years so we're very rehearsed at knowing what looks good and what doesn't look good and what works on the red carpet.

The rest is here:

EXCLUSIVE: Charles Worthington shares backstage gossip from Savoy Hotel styling suites to red carpet glamour at 2015 ...

Grammys newcomer Sam Smith looked dapper in a white bow tie and Madonna rocked one of the season's most eclectic red carpets Sunday in a bedazzled two-corner black hat, burlesque-esque corset look with matching thigh high boots.

Fashion is always a little crazy at the Grammys, guys included, but first-time nominee Smith soaked it all up in a more traditional tuxedo as he managed his nerves going up against some of his idols.

89 Photos

The music world turns out for the 57th annual Grammy Awards

Madonna's big-shouldered shorty outfit was custom Givenchy couture by Riccardo Tisci. She wore not much underneath, flashing a black thong and fishnets at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. She wasn't a hit with some in the Twitter peanut gallery: "Just got a glimpse of Madonna arriving. Seems to be channeling some mix of the Duchess of Windsor and Mae West," one chimed in.

Beyonce and Miley Cyrus went for black -- Cyrus in strategic, sexy cutouts and the queen in a low-V neck embellished look with a train from Proenza Schouler.

Audacious singer-actress Joy Villa was encaged in revealing bright orange, and it was unclear how Sia could see under her huge shaggy white wig.

Brandy Clark showed off a killer pair of metallic silver Prada pumps under a sparkly, second-skin silver-and-black gown, while Nick Jonas chatted hands in pockets of a light gray tweed suit with a touch of yellow and ultra-skinny trousers.

How's Clark handling newfound fame and regular everyday life? "Squeeze myself into this dress, for starters," she told The Associated Press.

Ariana Grande had her signature high ponytail in place, wearing a white and silver, one-shoulder Versace with a cut out back -- Big Sean by her side. "I'm wearing Saint Laurent man, head to toe," he added of his shades of black tuxedo.

Go here to read the rest:

Grammys red carpet: A mix of traditional and audacious

Earth #39;s last uncontacted tribes firing bows and arrows on the aircraft
They are members of one of Earth #39;s last uncontacted tribes, who live in the Envira region in the thick rainforest along the Brazilian-Peruvian frontier. Skin...

By: World Viewers Stop

Read more here:

Earth's last uncontacted tribes firing bows and arrows on the aircraft - Video