Manatee signs are almost as common in South Florida as U-turn signs, but the friendly sea cows are in more danger than ever. In a story reported by the AP wire, "Manatee deaths jumped by a third in January compared with the same month last year," said officials. The cause of death for the 48 manatees found statewide last month is not completely known.

Scientists are waiting to see if the tests done on a few of the manatees bodies come back positive for red tide or toxic algae. Another possible reason for the deaths, cold water. When the water temperatures drop below 68 degrees, the manatees search out warmer waters. Warmer waters can drive the mammals into boating areas where potential dangers await them.

Manatees have no enemies in nature and can live up to 60 years plus. According to the Save the Manatee Club, there are approximately 3,000 living in the United States today.

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Trip to Compusa was fruitful as it's going to get. The new system is set to be shipped directly to my home on 3/9. That means I should have big brain's replacement almost exactly four months after dropping him off at the store. I abstained from the monitor (I have 5 here already) and took the two year service contract instead. Even if I have wait 4 months again next time, that's another free upgrade.

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Cleaning lady here again shortly... frankenbox acting as cam server and movie server for lappie. A bunch of mst3k episodes, 28 days later, unbreakable and surf nazis must die. not sure what I'll watch from the porch yet.

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Current Music as a mp3.

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Danny and I are going out and about this afternoon. Maybe check out comic book stores in Boca? Play a little Pirates? Rained to pouring last night,but looks clear enough for a little walkabout today possibly, too.

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1 year ago - ten things meme, cute newt pic, liberated games,

2 years ago - Bro drama, free music

3 years ago - fates, evil idea, doc trip, sorghum

4 years ago - mail, fonts, Celtic Religion - Knowledge base

5 years ago - Haiku, thoughts, flatus, dream fragment

from Herm - (So right!)



The troops at CompUSAless working on Scott’s puter

:)))

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Some random Newtcam action pics:

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It's raining out, so a light, cool breeze is blowing over the porch; a good time to be relaxing out here. Playing with Newt, Watching mst3k - Castle of Fu Manchu, and dorking around the internet while I wait for the apartment to become shiny.

I think the nice weather gave Newt a boost of spastic energy.