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Alastair Reynolds, né le  à Barry au pays de Galles, est un auteur britannique de « hard » science-fiction et de space opera. Il a acquis une reconnaissance littéraire avec les romans qui constituent son Cycle des Inhibiteurs.

Biographie
Alastair Reynolds, né le  à Barry, passe son enfance entre Cornouailles et pays de Galles. Vers l'âge de 8 ans, il découvre le genre de la science-fiction avec des récits de Arthur C. Clarke et de Isaac Asimov, publiés dans la revue Speed & Power. Alors qu'il est écolier, lors d'une eisteddfod, il gagne déjà un prix littéraire. Le poster du système solaire accroché au mur de sa chambre lui a donné le goût des étoiles. La série documentaire de Carl Sagan, Cosmos lui a soufflé le rêve de devenir un jour astronome. Et les séries télévisées, les comics, la série Les Sentinelles de l'air ont développé chez lui un imaginaire « SF » qu'il exprime en écrivant des nouvelles, un premier roman à treize ans et un second à dix-huit, jamais publiés.

À dix-huit ans, il s'abonne à Interzone, auquel il envoie ses récits, régulièrement refusés. Mais en 1990, le magazine de science-fiction finit par acheter et publier la nouvelle Nunivak Snowflakes.

À dix-neuf ans, il rejoint l'université de Newcastle pour trois années d'études de physique et d'astronomie. En 1988, il entre à l'université de St Andrews, en Écosse, pour poursuivre son doctorat d'astronomie. En 1991, Reynolds se rend aux Pays-Bas où il enseigne dans le monde universitaire et travaille pour l'Agence spatiale européenne sur des nouvelles optiques pour les télescopes. Vivant à Noordwijk avec sa compagne d'origine française, il continue d'écrire beaucoup de nouvelles entre 1989 et 1999.

Alastair Reynolds a longtemps mené de front ses deux carrières, celle d'écrivain et d'astrophysicien. Mais en 2004, il décide de se consacrer entièrement à l'écriture, abandonnant son emploi à l'Agence spatiale européenne.

Le contrat qu'il signe avec la maison d'édition Victor Gollancz Ltd en 2009 conforte la renommée de l'écrivain. En contrepartie d'un million de livres, Alastair Reynolds s'engage à fournir dix œuvres en l'espace de dix ans.

Œuvre littéraire
Une partie des nouvelles qu'il écrit entre 1989 et 1999 dessinent un univers cohérent. De Un espion sur Europe (1997) et Galactic North (1999), publiés par Interzone, à The Great Wall of Mars (en 2000, chez Spectrum SF), ces histoires forment un socle pour l'univers du cycle des Inhibiteurs, que l'on retrouvera dans ses romans.

Son premier roman, L'Espace de la révélation, publié en 2000 en Grande-Bretagne, est un succès critique et public très rapide. Son space opera ne compte ni planète impériale, ni bataille galactique, ni faune extra-terrestre : au contraire, incapables de dépasser la vitesse de la lumière, les Humains se déplacent rarement et lentement dans un univers semé des traces d'anciens extra-terrestres disparus et de machines intelligentes destructrices. Le scénario est complexe, sombre et torturé. Les Inhibiteurs, ennemis de la race humaine, sont, comme les Bersekers de Fred Saberhagen, des machines programmées pour détruire toute forme de vie intelligente.

Quatre romans sont parus, qui forment le Cycle des Inhibiteurs, et plusieurs nouvelles participent du même ensemble, dont deux ont été traduites en français à ce jour.

En 2009, il souhaitait s'atteler à une trilogie de romans sur le thème de l'exploration de la galaxie par l'Homme, dans les  prochaines années. L'Afrique y serait notamment le foyer des futures technologies. Ce projet lui a été inspiré par sa visite du centre spatial Kennedy et sa volonté de montrer l'exploration de l'espace, selon lui importante pour la survie de l'espèce humaine, sous un jour plus positif. C'est ainsi qu'en 2012, il publie La Terre bleue de nos souvenirs, premier volume du cycle Les Enfants de Poséidon, dont les principaux protagonistes sont issus de la famille africaine Akinya, au XXIIe siècle. « Je voulais retourner aux racines de la colonisation spatiale. Je voulais aussi imaginer un futur dominé par l'Afrique et raconter la saga d'une puissante famille africaine », explique-t-il au sujet de ce roman.

Bien qu'il soit parfois associé au courant de la hard science-fiction et qu'il admette que son œuvre puisse être considérée comme telle, Alastair Reynolds déclarait en 2009 « ne pas aimer beaucoup d'ouvrages publiés comme hard SF », ajoutant que « la plupart était des conneries réactionnaires et de droite ». À cet égard, il a fustigé l'influence de l'américain Robert Heinlein sur la science-fiction. Il a aussi été agacé de la campagne des Sad Puppies, groupe de fans de science-fiction de l'alt-right américaine, pour placer leurs ouvrages de prédilection aux prix Hugo 2015. Toutefois, l'auteur britannique se défend de vouloir introduire des éléments politiques dans son œuvre, à la différence de son compatriote China Miéville.

Œuvres

Cycle des Inhibiteurs

Série Les Enfants de Poséidon

Série Vengeresse

Série House of Suns

Univers Doctor Who

Romans indépendants

Recueil de nouvelles

Nouvelles

Notes et références

Liens externes
 Fiche biographique et bibliographique de Alastair Reynolds et critiques de ses livres sur le Cafard cosmique.

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There are two standards in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act that directly relate to HIPAA training for employees – the training standard of the Privacy Rule´s Administrative Requirements (45 CFR § 164.530) and the security awareness and training standard of the Security Rule´s Administrative Safeguards (45 CFR § 164.308).
Strictly speaking, the training standard of the Privacy Rule´s Administrative Requirements only relates to employees of Covered Entities. The standard stipulates: "A Covered Entity must train all members of its workforce on the policies and procedures with respect to Protected Health Information […] as necessary and appropriate for members of the workforce to carry out their functions within the Covered Entity".
Nonetheless, it can be beneficial for Business Associates to also provide HIPAA training for employees when employees are involved in the provision of a service to a Covered Entity. Privacy Rule training will give these employees a better understanding of why Protected Health Information (PHI) has to be safeguarded against unauthorized uses and disclosures and mitigate the risk of HIPAA violations attributable to employee negligence.
With regards to the security awareness and training standard of the Security Rule´s Administrative Safeguards, this applies to all employees of Covered Entities and Business Associates regardless of their interaction with electronic PHI. This standard states: "[Covered Entities and Business Associates must] implement a security awareness and training program for all members of its workforce (including management)".
How Frequently should Training be Provided?
The Administrative Requirements of the Privacy Rule state HIPAA training should be provided "within a reasonable period of time after the person joins the Covered Entities workforce" and whenever a "functions are affected by a material change in policies and procedures". HIPAA training for employees should also be provided whenever a risk analysis identifies a need for training to prevent unauthorized uses and disclosures of PHI.
In terms of Privacy Rule HIPAA training for employees, the risk analysis requirement can sometimes be overlooked by Covered Entities because the standard requiring Covered Entities to conduct risk analyses appears in the Security Rule and appears to relate to only electronic PHI. However, Covered Entities that fail to exercise due diligence in respect of Privacy Rule compliance could be found guilty of willful neglect in subsequent HIPAA violation investigations.
With regards to the security and awareness training standard of the Security Rule, the term "program" implies security and awareness training should be ongoing. Consequently, all employees of Covered Entities and Business Associates should receive regular training on elements of HIPAA such as cyber-threats to patient data and computer safety rules – notwithstanding that many elements of the Security Rule overlap with those of the Privacy Rule.
What Should HIPAA Training Consist Of?
There is no one-size-fits-all HIPAA training because the nature of operations at each Covered Entity will likely be different – which will affect the consistency of policies and procedures with respect to PHI – and analyses of risk assessments will likely provide different results. In addition, some Covered Entity´s and Business Associates will have implemented better cybersecurity mechanisms than others – affecting the content of security and awareness training.
One further point of relevance is that HIPAA training does not just have to be provided for employees. Under HIPAA, the term "workforce" is defined as "employees, volunteers, trainees, and other persons whose conduct, in the performance of work for a Covered Entity or Business Associate, is under the direct control of such Covered Entity or Business Associate, whether or not they are paid by the Covered Entity or Business Associate".
This definition means that every member of the workforce needs to undergo some degree of HIPAA training regardless of their access to PHI. It also means Covered Entities and Business Associates may have to develop multiple training courses to account for those who require basic HIPAA training (i.e., maintenance teams, environmental services personnel, etc.) and those who require more advanced HIPAA training (i.e., public-facing employees, IT professionals, etc.).
How Best to Deliver HIPAA Training for Employees?
Because of the difficulty in developing multiple training courses to meet the HIPAA training requirements for each member of the workforce, it can be beneficial to deliver HIPAA training in modules. Modular training not only enables Covered Entities and Business Associates to mix and match modules to more conveniently meet the training requirements, but updating individual training modules after a material change is easier than updating complete training courses.
In addition, it is easier to keep track on which elements of HIPAA an employee has been trained if – for example – they apply for a role with more exposure to PHI or more responsibility for its safekeeping. Similarly, if a material change to policies and procedures is only relevant to employees previously trained on specific modules, it is easier to determine who requires refresher training – rather than providing refresher training to all members of the workforce unnecessarily.
Finally, because of the shorter length of a training module compared to a full training course, training modules can often be delivered online. This enables busy healthcare professionals to take the modules when time allows rather than removing large groups of the workforce "from the floor" for a classroom-based training session. Effectively, modular training enables Covered Entities and Business Associates to provide the training required by HIPAA with minimum expense and maximum efficiency.
The Importance of Documenting HIPAA Training
Under the Administrative Requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule, Covered Entities are required to document that training has been provided. The training standard does not stipulate that the nature of training has to be documented nor who the training was provided to. However, the documentation standard of the Administrative Requirements states that "documentation must be sufficient to meet its burden of proof under 45 CFR § 164.414".
The burden of proof requirement is important because since the publication of the Final Omnibus Rule in 2013, Covered Entities and Business Associates are presumed to be responsible for HIPAA violations unless it can be shown reasonable and appropriate efforts have been made to mitigate the likelihood of a violation. HIPAA training for employees is a key factor in mitigating the likelihood of a violation and should therefore be scrupulously documented.
Documenting HIPAA training according to the nature of training and who it was provided to makes it easier to determine which members of a Covered Entity´s workforce require refresher training when there is a material change to policies and procedures or when a risk analysis identifies a need for training to prevent unauthorized uses and disclosures of PHI. As with all HIPAA documentation, records of HIPAA training have to be retained for six years.
HIPAA Training for Employees FAQs
Should HIPAA Privacy Rule training be limited to policies and procedures?
While training employees on policies and procedures ticks the box for delivering training, it can be beneficial to provide context to the training – such as why the policies and procedures exist and what their objectives are. In this respect, it can be useful to provide a HIPAA overview, a little information about the main regulatory rules, and advice on being a HIPAA compliant employee.
How often should HIPAA refresher training be provided?
Although the Privacy Rule only requires refresher training when "functions are affected by a material change in policies and procedures", Covered Entities and Business Associates should be guided by periodic risk assessments. Other than that, the accepted best practice is to provide Privacy Rule refresher training annually. As mentioned above, security and awareness training should be ongoing.
If a new employee has received HIPAA training in a previous position, is it necessary to provide training again?
The training a new employee would have received in their previous position would not have been on the policies and procedures of the new employer they are now working for. Therefore, it is essential new employees receive HIPAA training regardless of their knowledge of HIPAA to ensure they carry out their functions in compliance with their new employer´s policies and procedures.
Whose responsibility is it to provide HIPAA training for employees?
Covered Entities are required to appoint a Privacy Officer and a Security Officer" who are responsible for developing HIPAA-compliant policies and procedures (Business Associates are only required to appoint a Security Officer). Although these officials do not have to personally deliver HIPAA training, it is their responsibility to ensure the HIPAA training requirements are met.
Why might an employee with no access to PHI require HIPAA training?
Although an employee may have no authorized access to PHI, there might be occasions when they see or hear information about a patient that they subsequently disclose (i.e., via social media). The unauthorized disclosure of PHI is a violation of HIPAA even if the employee did not know it was wrong. HIPAA training for all members of the workforce can prevent this type of HIPAA violation.
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Bleach fans have reason to be very happy. During the celebration of Jump Festa 2022, the first promotional trailer for the new and final season of the anime has been revealed, which will adapt the final arc of the manga written and illustrated by Tite Kubo and which will premiere in October 2022. Furthermore, the first promotional poster has also been revealed.
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Likewise, during the video, part of the staff behind the production of this last season has been made known. Tomohisa Taguchi ( Twin Star Exorcists, Akudama Drive ) replaces Noriyuki Abe as director of the series, which will be animated by Pierrot studio. Masashi Kudo returns as character designer and Shiro Sagisu returns to compose the music. Voice actors also reprise their roles from the first anime, while characters who have not debuted will be played by the cast that voiced them in the game Bleach: Brave Souls.
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Post-9/11 Veterans Indicate Contributions of Women in the Military Not Understood
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Post-9/11 Veterans Indicate Contributions of Women in the Military Not Understood IAVA's 7th Annual Member Survey reveals key findings on women veterans, mental health care, employment and more
WASHINGTON (May 24, 2016) – According to a new comprehensive survey completed by Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), 85 percent of respondents feel the general public does not understand the contributions of women in the military. Further, a majority of women (64 percent) feel their advancement in the military has been limited by past restrictions placed on women serving in combat. That is one of many critical findings from IAVA's groundbreaking 7th Annual Member Survey at iava.org/research, released today.
"IAVA takes pride in our data-driven approach to advocacy. The survey highlights the voices of the newest generation of veterans on the most pressing issues in America. These data serve as a main foundation for all of our policy and advocacy work," said Dr. Jacqueline Maffucci, IAVA's Research Director. "We are honored to share this report with Congress, the Obama Administration and the 2016 presidential candidates. IAVA urges all stakeholders to utilize this survey to further inform current and future initiatives and campaign agendas in support of veterans and their families."
IAVA's member survey is one of the largest and most comprehensive non-governmental surveys of post-9/11 veterans providing insight into a number of critical issues, including suicide, health care, burn pit and toxic exposure, VA benefits, political engagement, reintegration challenges, employment and more.
The full 7th Annual Member Survey is available for download here. Additional highlights from the survey include:
50% have used the Post-9/11 GI Bill for themselves or their dependents.
45% of those not currently in school have pursued a degree since separating from the military.
65% of those who pursued a degree have graduated.
64% of females and 35% of males think women's advancement in the military has been limited by restrictions on women in combat.
32% of female respondents would apply for a military occupational specialty in a combat arms unit.
73% believe that physical fitness standards should be uniform for men and women.
Suicide and Mental Health
58% indicated they have a service-connected mental health injury.
40% have thought about taking their own life since joining the military; up from 31% in 2014.
80% do not think that troops are getting the care they need for mental health injuries.
54% have known an Iraq or Afghanistan veteran who attempted suicide; up from 37% in 2014.
VA Health Care
47% reported a good or very good overall experience with VA health care.
24% think the VA is doing a good job on mental health; down from 38% in 2014.
31% would refer a friend to the VA.
54% were not familiar with the VA Choice Card program.
VA Disability Backlog
79% reported waiting over 125 days to be notified of the VA claim decision.
56% reported waiting over 125 days to be notified of the VA appeal decision.
61% felt a financial impact while waiting on a claim.
8% were unemployed; down from 10% in 2014.
74% have experienced a period of unemployment since leaving the military.
85% would consider their current employer veteran friendly.
Burn Pit Exposure
74% were exposed to burn pits while deployed and 60% report symptoms as a result.
60% of those exposed to burn pits have symptoms associated with this exposure.
36% of those exposed to burn pits are registered in the VA's burn pit registry.
57% think the president is doing a poor job improving the lives of veterans.
63% think Congress is doing a poor job improving the lives of veterans.
50% think the VA Secretary is doing a poor job improving the lives of veterans.
"This in-depth survey is essential for understanding the issues that are most critical to the post-9/11 veteran community. The member survey breaks the stereotypes of veterans and explains the diverse challenges of the modern veteran," said IAVA Founder and CEO Paul Rieckhoff. "It is the deepest and most extensive survey done of this population. This year's survey will prove to be the most important yet. In this election year, the candidates should take note. Veterans issues continue to move further down the priority list of our country's leaders. Yet our survey shows 93% of respondents are registered to vote and intend to vote in the the 2016 election and veterans policy is one of the most important issues for them when considering which candidate to support. This survey clearly lays out what veterans expect from our next commander-in-chief and all stakeholders."
The IAVA Member Survey is the largest and deepest poll conducted of verified post-9/11 veterans in recent history. Unlike any other study in America, respondents have had their military service verified by IAVA. Data for the 7th Annual Member Survey was collected from 1,501 respondents in the first half of 2015.


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When my husband was hit by a car, our world as we knew it came to a halt and shifted to 6 months of healing and recovery for his broken legs. Without realizing it at the time, it became a period of rest and recovery for my body, too. The biggest takeaway from this period of my life was that I finally SLOWED DOWN and started listening to my body.
Pretty ironic for a fitness instructor, right?
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Q: Read binary code of image to write it into a different file I made an encryption tool for encoding texts and txt files. The tool gets 8 bit binary code of input char then encrypts it with other functions for ex:

a.txt file has:
xxyz
reader = fs.createReadStream('./a.txt', {
    flag: 'r',
    encoding: 'UTF-8',
    highWaterMark: 1
})
reader.on('data', function (chunk) {
    console.log( chunk + " --> " + toBin(chunk) )
    //writer.write( toStr(reverse(toBin(chunk))) );
});
////////////// TRANSLATORS //////////////
function toBin(text)
    return (
        Array
        .from(text)
        .reduce((acc, char) => acc.concat(char.charCodeAt().toString(2)), [])
        .map(bin => '0'.repeat(8 - bin.length) + bin )
        .join('')
    );
}

function toStr(bin) {
    return String.fromCharCode(parseInt(bin, 2))
}

OUTPUT:
x --> 01111000
x --> 01111000
y --> 01111001
z --> 01111010

 --> 00001010

The last one is EOL, I think.
To encrypt this I basically use my functions like:
function swap(bin) {
    return bin.slice(4, 8) + bin.slice(0, 4)
}
function reverse(bin) {
    return bin.split("").reverse().join("")
}

Then these functions works well for txt files. I can decrypt and encrypt.

When I try the same way on a png file for ex, there is a problem:
console.log( chunk + " --> " + toStr(toBin(chunk)) )
writer.write( toStr(toBin(chunk)) );
/* OUT
® --> ®
B --> B
` --> `
 -->
*/

That looks nice when we look the output, but when we try to open the file it created and not empty it says: "Couldn't load image , unrecognized image file format.
When I try to open image with text editor:
Original png image

Just used string to binary, binary to string, wrote to new file.

As you can see, they are not same. I think I shouldn't read it like reading a text file. So how should I read it?
NOTE: Tried more tobin functions but that's the most true one because some of them were saying range error because of reading a big file than txt files, some of them were giving 7 bit codes, and some of them was giving 000 or undefined sometimes.
Thanks.

A: I think it is about how you write the image file. I hope this helps.
You need write it as: buffer or binary
// in this states data must be as binary
fs.writeFile("file.png", data, "binary", cb)

// other case you can write with streams
fs.createWriteStream("file.png", {
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The Top 10 Big Cat Zoos in the U.S.A.
India Arnold
This author enjoys researching and writing about zoos and has a particular interest in big cats and exotic animals.
Top 10 Big Cat Exhibits in the USA
Cincinnati Zoo—Americas #1 Best Big Cat Collection and Exhibit!
Memphis Zoo
Utah's Hogle Zoo
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
Rio Grande Zoo
Oklahoma City Zoo
Denver Zoo
Big Cat collections and zoo exhibits are among the main reasons people scamper to local animal parks. It is often believed that the millions of visitors who flock to zoos each year are made up of out-of-town tourists, but this is just not the case. Fewer than ten percent of the visitors to American zoos are actually tourists! I must stipulate that Walt Disney World Resort and parks like it are exceptions in that they are tourist magnets, and of course, Disney operates Disney's Animal Kingdom, the world's largest animal tourist attraction.
American zoos attract more annual visitors than all the country's major spectator sports combined!
For many zoo visitors, an intriguing curiosity about bigger, more powerful, and better hunting creatures than ourselves becomes the main reason we make the drive to our local zoo. The huge fangs and claws offered by the big cat and feline exhibits reach deep into us, waking something almost primal within our being. Visiting the top ten exotic cat exhibits in the United States would be a dream come true, and the mission of this article is to help big cat and feline lovers do just that.
Below you will find information on each of the ten best big cat zoos in the United States. I have provided websites and phone numbers for each of them, along with snippets about their exotic cat exhibits. Enjoy!
Cincinnati Zoo sign
1. Cincinnati Zoo (#1 U.S. Zoo for Big Cats!)
Opening in 1875, the Cincinnati Zoo is the second oldest zoo in the United States and consistently ranks as one of America's best. It is so outstanding that three of its buildings have been designated as National Historic Landmarks, making for some of the best architectural photography as well as feline image making. The zoo has also long been a leader in the field of breeding endangered species. High-tech reproduction methods are researched and applied at the Center for Reproduction of Endangered Wildlife (CREW), right on the zoo grounds. It is truly worth visiting!
In ancient Egypt, cats were worshiped as gods. Killing a cat, whether accidentally or deliberately, was actually a capital offense. When a cat died, its owner was expected to shave off his/her eyebrows!
Cincinnati's Feline Collection
The Cat House here is home to many of the world's most endangered small cats. Mesh-covered outdoor enclosures surround the building, and each indoor habitat features naturalistic rock work and beautiful mural backdrops that portray the cats' native homes. Siberian lynx, clouded leopards, pumas, and Pallas' cats are all here. This zoo has a highly successful breeding program for spotted ocelots, beautiful cats which can also be seen at the Cat House.
Tiger Canyon displays Malaysian tigers and white Bengal tigers in a series of grassy gullies. You will find a long, raised platform that weaves through Siegfried & Roy's White Lions of Timbavati. These lions are not truly white but have a noticeably light tint. While a population of white tigers was recently discovered in South Africa, Cincinnati's lions are from the private collection of the Vegas entertainers, Siegfried and Roy. The lions have plenty of room in this expansive exhibit, but more often than not, they can be found resting on a set of tiered wooden platforms.
2. Memphis Zoo (Runner-Up)
Memphis is named after an ancient city in Egypt, and its Zoo commemorates this connection with its beautiful Egyptian-style entrance complex. But Egypt is not the only destination at this park. You can find many photo-worthy sights within the tributes to China, North America's Pacific Northwest, and Indonesia. You may even want to snap a few high-contrast shots of Ya Ya and Le Le, the giant pandas, on your way to Cat Country!
Memphis's Feline Collection
Cat Country exhibits ten different felines from three continents, usually opposite their natural prey. In the Asian area, spotted leopards and clouded leopards are visible through thin, high-tension wire. Across a water moat, a pair of Bengal tigers, including a rare white tiger, cruise the ruins of an ancient city and a crashing waterfall. Down the trail, you will find leopards, Latin American jaguars, and pumas. Smaller ocelots live nearby as well as caracal lynx and fennec foxes. These habitats are followed up by wide-open savannas for cheetahs and lions. Their natural prey—klipspringer antelope and meerkats—inhabit nearby (but separate) rock outcroppings known as kopjes.
Cheetahs are Purr-fect, and I'm Not Lion....
Cheetahs can purr, chirp, and yelp, but they cannot roar. While lions may not be able to purr or run 60+ mph like the cheetah, when it comes to the world of big cats, the king of beasts does have the final roar!
Somehow it's still hard to imagine this guy chirping. | Source
The Bronx Zoo Sign
3. Bronx Zoo
New York City is by far the largest city in the U.S.A., so the fact that the Bronx Zoo is the nation's biggest metropolitan zoo comes as no surprise. It is located on 264 acres in the city's northernmost borough, the Bronx. While this gives the zoo's animal residents acres of room to roam and enjoy, visitors might find it difficult to make it through the enormous place in a single day. With over 500 different species on display, how could a photographer ever choose where to start shooting?
The Bronx's Feline Collection
At the entrance to Tiger Mountain, a forest path takes guests to the Russian Far East, home of the world's largest cats—Siberian (a.k.a. Amur) tigers. From within two glass-walled pavilions, guests can watch half a dozen awe-inspiring tigers as they roam their three-acre grassy forest or wade in their own Tiger Swimming Hole. Graphics and cultural artifacts along the winding path to and from the pavilions educate visitors about all things tiger, including the need to save them from extinction.
4. Utah's Hogle Zoo
Hogle Zoo is a photographer's delight. Set in beautiful Emigration Canyon on Salt Lake City's east side, the zoo's background consists of scenic mountains and the canyon, so the photographs taken there are particularly great and have a natural feel.
Hogle's Feline Collection
Amur tigers, snow leopards, Amur leopards, Pallas' cats, and Siberian lynxes are all cats from the Himalayan region, and since Salt Lake City has the same seasonal climate as their homeland, they're part of a year-round exhibit. The big cats (tigers and leopards) have huge and spacious rocky hillside habitats, with large, cascading waterfalls, small evergreen trees, and naturalistic log dens.
Cat Facts
A cat could operate blindfolded using only its whiskers.
Unlike dogs, cats can move their digits independently and 'pre-form' their grip before they strike.
When a cat extends its claws, its paws double in size.
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5. San Diego Zoo
For the photographer who isn't afraid of a little exercise, the Kilimanjaro Safari Walk will provide the best photographic opportunities here, including intriguing animals, botanical gardens, and Big Cat Overlook.
San Diego's Feline Collection
Big Cat Overlook is one of two overlooks into a vast valley habitat for Sumatran tigers and one white Bengal tiger. You will not want to miss the cheetah exhibit either, located near the African flamingos. The cheetah exhibit is large enough for the sleek cats to show off their breathtaking speed, not a sight everyone gets to see in person!
A Big Cat Poll (Not a Pole-Cat Poll!)
Of the Big Cats listed here, which is your favorite?
6. Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
The Henry Doorly Zoo has a knack for creating exhibits that become the biggest and the best of their kind. In the newer exhibits, a serious effort is made to put as little separation as possible between the animals and visitors. This type of attention to visual detail got the zoo included in the popular book, 1,000 Places to See in the U.S.A. and Canada Before You Die. It is no wonder why Henry Doorly Zoo is the most-visited tourist attraction between Chicago and Denver!
Doorly's Feline Collection
With 37,000 square feet of interior space, the Cat Complex is the largest feline enclosure in North America, and while the structure might be aging, its collection remains impressive. Omaha is known in the zoo world for its large collection of tigers. Amur, Malaysian, and both orange and white Bengal tigers are found in this indoor/outdoor exhibit. African lions have rocky grottoes outside, as do the Amur tigers. Jaguars, pumas, snow leopards, Amur leopards, fishing cats, and more can be found in two rows of exhibits outside of the building, as well as in several indoor areas.
7. Philadelphia Zoo
The Philadelphia Zoo was chartered in 1859, although the Civil War delayed the opening until 1859. Reminders of the zoo's illustrious history remain and can be seen throughout the park in its nineteenth-century Victorian buildings, animal sculptures, statues, and fountains. Currently, it maintains a delicate balance between preserving its history and providing the most modern and naturalistic habitats for its impressive animal collection.
The Philadelphia Zoo was the first in America!
Philly's Feline Collection
One of the biggest featured exhibits here is Big Cat Falls, which had the honor of being named Exhibit of the Year in 2007 by the AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums). The big cat exhibit is lined with floor-to-ceiling glass windows rather than being across deep moats, and it has five yards—each using plant life native to a particular cat's homeland. The zoo displays lions, tigers, pumas, a black jaguar (an utterly beautiful creature), and both Amur and snow leopards. The heated pools in the jaguar and tiger yards encourage these water-loving big cats to take a dip year round. The white lions are very popular with visitors, and can often be seen lounging near a row of termite mounds.
Rio Grande Zoo sign
8. Rio Grande Zoo
The Rio Grande Zoo, which is only one part of the Albuquerque Biological Park, offers magnificent rock work, dazzling waterfalls, pueblo-style buildings, and animal sculptures surrounded by attractive exhibits. The zoo gets its name from the river that winds through the heart of New Mexico.
Rio Grande's Feline Collection
The shaded Cat Walk provides visitors with close-up views of a diverse group of large and small cats. First, you encounter African lions, then proceed to find bobcats, servals, snow leopards, ocelots, jaguars, and mountain lions, along with non-feline residents.
Lions Don't Need No Stinking Purr...
A lion can roar but cannot purr. Unlike most cats, their throat bones are not solid. They are connected by an elastic ligament that allows their larynx to expand and vibrate.
Lions roar to communicate with one another, not to intimidate prey.
Roaring or yawning? | Source
9. Oklahoma City Zoo
By 2007, this zoo had remodeled and restyled its limited and outdated collection. It took seventeen years to complete, but with the help of an eighth-of-a-scent sales tax approved in 1990, the Oklahoma zoo has brought naturalistic habitats to its exhibits and increased animal collections. The new design and dedication to the "ABCs of the animal kingdom"—apes, bears, and cats—has made the over 100-year-old Oklahoma City Zoo the most visited attraction in the state.
Oklahoma's Feline Collection
Cat Forest displays nine feline species in four acres of spacious, naturalistic environments. Jaguars, ocelots, and servals each have tiered, net-covered habitats outside the Small Cat building. Inside, glass-fronted habitats showcase black-footed cats and desert-dwelling caracal lynx. Bordering Zoo Lake, the outdoor enclosure for the secretive snow leopards can be viewed through thick trees from two sides. Other exhibits include tigers, Fishing cats, Sumatran tigers, and the outstanding big cat contribution, Lion Overlook. It is almost a guarantee to see a majestic lion resting on a high, rocky outcropping. Visitors can view these big felines through large sheltered windows.
10. Denver Zoo
The Denver Zoo is the second oldest zoo in the western United States. Since 1896, when the zoo opened, its Bear Mountain has remained the nation's oldest naturalistic, bar-less exhibit. Like its home state, the zoo is full of beautiful, wide open spaces. This is the most popular zoo between California and Chicago, attracting more than 1.7 million guests annually.
Denver's Feline Collection
The Predator Ridge exhibit is found just inside the zoo entrance and is one of the best lion exhibits found anywhere. A portion of Samburu National Park in Kenya is re-created here, perfectly landscaped to look like a kopje. Spotted hyenas, wild dogs, and two prides of lions rotate through each other's habitats. The variety of scenery and scents of the other occupants who have passed through provide important mental stimulation for these intelligent carnivores. Another habitat is set aside for the mothers and baby lion cubs and is easily viewed by visitors.
One of the gorgeous big cats at the Denver Zoo. | Source
It's an Otter, It's a Puma, It's a Fossa!
The fossa is only found on Madagascar, where it is the top land carnivore. It's as big as a cocker spaniel and looks like a cat, but it is actually distantly related to the mongoose. Imagine a cross between a puma and a giant otter that leaps through the tree canopy like a squirrel. This dog-cat-mongoose-thing gets its name from a Malagasy word, pronounced "foo-sa." It may not be all cat, but it is close enough to get a mention here!
An amazing close-up of a fossa. | Source
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Cincinnati Zoo:
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Memphis Zoo:
2000 Prentiss Pl, Memphis, TN 38112, USA
Bronx Zoo:
2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460, USA
Hogle Zoo, Utah:
2600 E Sunnyside Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
San Diego Zoo:
San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027, USA
Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Omaha:
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, 3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107, USA
Philadelphia Zoo:
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Rio Grande Zoo:
Albuquerque Zoo, 903 10th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA
Oklahoma City Zoo:
Oklahoma City Zoo, 2101 NE 50th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111, USA
2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
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Daisy Mariposa
3 years ago from Orange County (Southern California)
Thanks for all the work you put into researching and writing this article. I've visited #3, Bronx Zoo and #5, San Diego Zoo. The lion area in San Diego is designed so that there's just a very thick glass wall between the visitors and the lions.
Kristen Howe
4 years ago from Northeast Ohio
Great hub India. Real fascinating and interesting to know about Cincinatti Zoo ranked #1 on your list. Real useful to know how the other zoos rank as well. Voted up!
ThegaBear
Thanks for sharing this awesome collection! :)
Devika Primić
5 years ago from Dubrovnik, Croatia
Incredible hub on the Top Ten Big Cat Zoos In The U.S. So many facts I learned from this hub and is an educational and interesting place to go to.
Sinea Pies
6 years ago from Northeastern United States
The big cats are just so beautiful. I would love to visit at least one of these zoos someday. Thanks for the great hub. Voted up and beautiful.
Deborah Neyens
6 years ago from Iowa
I know a lot of people think zoos are bad but I can't help but love the opportunity to see different animals in real life. I've never been to any of these zoos. I used to live within walking distance of the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. I went there all the time. Of the big cats, lions are my favorite. I have a cat that thinks he's one.
Cholee Clay
7 years ago from Wisconsin
Awesome hub! I absolutely love big cats. I go to the Milwaukee zoo every year just to watch the cats. Although they've lost some and rearranged some of their cat exhibits. No longer having the snow leopard. Definitely putting some of these zoo's on my trip list:) Voted up and interesting.
wow and i thought the calgary zoo rocked
8 years ago from Northern, California
Pbody5205~The old school big cat house at Lincoln Park Zoo has not been one I have enjoyed. My good friend Pete, tells me that they have a super good Silverback gorilla exhibit at Lincoln Park Though. The big apes (and Chimps) even have a beautiful waterfall to frollic about! Thank you for your comments!
Micky Dee~Very cute remark! Thanks for stopping by and reading about some big cat zoos!
PBody5205
Nice post! Have you been to Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago? They have an impressive cat collection, though I am not a big fan of their old school big cat house.
Micky Dee
Thank you for showing us what's new to zoo!
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'This Is Us', 'Atlanta' and 'Handmaid's Tale' Top Nominations for 2017 TCA Awards
HBO dominates this year's Television Critics Association Awards with 12 nods, but it's the freshmen from NBC, FX and Hulu that receive the most nominations.
AceShowbiz - Nominees for the 2017 Television Critics Association Awards are announced. HBO bags the most nods with a total of 12, thanks to TV shows like "Big Little Lies", "The Leftovers" and "Veep". However, it's NBC's "This Is Us", FX's "Atlanta" and Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale" which lead the pack with four nods apiece.
"This Is Us" and "Handmaid's Tale" are battling it out for Outstanding Drama while their respective stars Sterling K. Brown and Elisabeth Moss are vying for Individual Achievement in Drama. Meanwhile, "Atlanta" is up for Outstanding Comedy and the lead actor, Donald Glover, is nominated for Individual Achievement in Comedy. On top of that, the three shows are pitted against one another for Outstanding New Program and Program of the Year.
The winners are going to be announced at a gala on August 5 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
Individual Achievement in Drama:
Sterling K. Brown - "This Is Us" (NBC)
Carrie Coon - "The Leftovers" & "Fargo" (HBO & FX)
Claire Foy - "The Crown" (Netflix)
Nicole Kidman - "Big Little Lies" (HBO)
Jessica Lange - "Feud: Bette and Joan" (FX)
Elisabeth Moss - "The Handmaid's Tale" (Hulu)
Susan Sarandon - "Feud: Bette and Joan" (FX)
Individual Achievement in Comedy:
Pamela Adlon - "Better Things" (FX)
Aziz Ansari - "Master of None" (Netflix)
Kristen Bell - "The Good Place" (NBC)
Donald Glover - "Atlanta" (FX)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus - "Veep" (HBO)
Issa Rae - "Insecure" (HBO)
Phoebe Waller-Bridge - "Fleabag" (Amazon)
Outstanding Achievement in Drama:
"Better Call Saul" (AMC)
"Stranger Things" (Netflix)
"The Americans" (FX)
"The Crown" (Netflix)
"The Handmaid's Tale" (Hulu)
"This Is Us" (NBC)
Outstanding Achievement in Comedy:
"Atlanta" (FX)
"Black-ish" (ABC)
"Fleabag" (Amazon)
"Master of None" (Netflix)
"The Good Place" (NBC)
"Veep" (HBO)
Outstanding New Program:
Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials:
"Big Little Lies" (HBO)
"Fargo" (FX)
"Feud: Bette and Joan" (FX)
"Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life" (Netflix)
"The Night Of" (HBO)
"Wizard of Lies" (HBO)
Program of the Year:
"The Leftovers" (HBO)
Outstanding Achievement in News and Information:
"Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" (TBS)
"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" (HBO)
"The Lead with Jake Tapper" (CNN)
"O.J.: Made in America" (ESPN)
"Planet Earth II" (BBC America)
"Weiner" (Showtime)
Outstanding Achievement in Reality Programming:
"The Circus" (Showtime)
"The Great British Baking Show" (PBS)
"The Keepers" (Netflix)
"Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath" (A&E)
"Shark Tank" (ABC)
"Survivor: Game Changers" (CBS)
Outstanding Achievement in Youth Programming:
"Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" (PBS)
"Doc McStuffins" (Disney Junior)
"Elena of Avalor" (Disney Channel)
"Odd Squad" (PBS)
"Sesame Street" (HBO)
"Speechless" (ABC)
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01. Dave Seidel - Involution 1 (Meta-Slendro)
02. Dave Seidel - Involution 2 (Prometheus and Marwa in Centaur)
03. Dave Seidel - Involution 3 (Double Hexany)
01. Dave Seidel - Hexany Permutations 1 (Catalog Order)
02. Dave Seidel - Hexany Permutations 2 (Sorted Ascending)
03. Dave Seidel - Hexany Permutations 3 (Sorted Descending)
04. Dave Seidel - Hexany Permutations 4 (Reversed, Sorted Ascending)
05. Dave Seidel - Hexany Permutations 5 (Reversed, Sorted Descending)
06. Dave Seidel - Hexany Permutations 6 (Reversed Catalog Order)
SEIDEL, DAVE
Involution
XI 143CD XI 143CD
From the liner notes by Dean Rosenthal: XI Records announce the release of Dave Seidel's new double-CD, Involution. The work contained on this recording represents Dave Seidel's second foray into the realm of releasing a full-length recording. But this new milestone was not reached until he had long immersed himself in the experimental scene in NYC in the 1980s and 1990s, working closely with established experimental music pioneers Lois V Vierk and Guy Klucevsek among others. Seidel's own composing and performing grew, blossoming into live performances in the 2000s and 2010s, allowing further exploration into programming and experimenting with sonority and algorithmic sonification. What we hear on this recording is the care and detail of his passion for these two features of composition and a steady integration of them. This leads us to the two pieces heard here: "Involution" and "Hexany Permutations". In thinking of sonority, Seidel has spoken of the strong influence of La Monte Young's use of perfectly-tuned intervals and Young's ideal of previously unheard sounds, those that may engender new sensations and emotions in the listener. But Seidel also confirms the influence of the work of Alvin Lucier, in particular the Orpheus Variations. For Seidel and his sonorities, he has found little use for the 12-note chromatic tempered system, no doubt the ubiquity of this universal tuning of Western music having too few possibilities for his ear. The question then appears: how does he apply this desire to explore new forms of sonority outside the well-tempered system and, for our purposes, in these pieces? The first CD in this set presents Seidel's composition "Involution", heard in three sections. The music is presented as an expansion of slowly-changing sonorities that explore the harmonic spaces inherent in certain microtonal tunings and scales, or modes within those tunings. Each section employs a different tuning and a different set of scales or modes and uses a combination of all the different technologies Seidel has been working with over the past several years: Csound, modular synthesizer, and pedals. "Hexany Permutations", the music that the second CD of this release contains, hints at the same concerns of sonority heard in Involution but tackles the composing slightly differently, with musical results of differing proportions. In this piece, the structure of the piece plays an equal if not more dominant role than the microtonal sonorities explored.
Other releases on XI RECORDS


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Crossword competitors show a winning way with words
Jarret Liotta
Feb. 3, 2013 Updated: Feb. 4, 2013 1:56 p.m.
1of5Will Shortz, the New York Times puzzle editor, leads puzzle fans through the competition Saturday at the 14th annual Crossword Puzzle Contest at the Westport Public Library. WESTPORT NEWS, CT 2/2/13Jarret LiottaShow MoreShow Less
2of5One of the yet-unpublished puzzles used Saturday in the 14th annual Crossword Puzzle Contest at the Westport Public Library. WESTPORT NEWS, CT 2/2/13Jarret LiottaShow MoreShow Less
3of5This group of puzzlers finished the third competitive crossword at the Westport Public Library on Saturday, from left: Robert Moy of Manhattan, N.Y.; Glen Ryan of Norwich; Peter Rimkus of Ashford; Jesse Lansner of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Karen Vonhaam of Mashpea, Mass. WESTPORT NEWS, CT 2/2/13Jarret LiottaShow MoreShow Less
4of5A crowd of more than 100 puzzle fans turned out Saturday for the 14th annual Crossword Puzzle Contest, led by Will Shortz, puzzle editor of the New York Times, at the Westport Public LIbrary. WESTPORT NEWS, CT 2/2/13Jarret LiottaShow MoreShow Less
Puzzle fans from across the region demonstrated word wizardry and linguistic legerdemain Saturday as they vied to surmount the challenges set forth by the guru of American crosswords Saturday at the Westport Public Library.
Will Shortz, the New York Times crossword puzzle editor, co-hosted the 14th annual Crossword Puzzle Contest at the library. It was his 13th appearance at the Westport tourney, but as he'd done since the first contest, the king of crosswords provided a selection of unpublished Times puzzles to challenge the more than 100 competitors.
"I love this event because these are my kind of people -- smart, funny, well-rounded," Shortz said. "It's nearby and it's a tradition. I like traditions."
The library's McManus Room was filled to capacity with a range of competitors -- everyone from novice hobbyists to seasoned wordsmiths.
"It's a lot of fun," said Randy Spector of Westport, "and this guy is like crossword puzzle royalty. This is as good as it gets for people who love this kind of thing."
"I've been doing The New York Times crossword puzzles every day since the day I graduated college in 1981," said Diane Lowman of Westport. "It's like my drug. I haven't missed many days, but I get cranky when I do."
"It's really cool that Will Shortz comes all the way out here for this," she said. "It's like a celebrity spotting for us nerds."
Along with providing the puzzles for three separate 20-minute competitions, Shortz also led the large group in a word game -- the same kind of activity NPR radio listeners can hear him do regularly Sunday mornings on air.
The first competition was the easiest puzzle, which was to be published in Monday's Times, the second to be in Tuesday's editions and the third that was set to go Wednesday. The contestants in each of the three competitions who clocked the best times with the correct answers then faced off in a showdown.
First-place finisher was Andy Kravis, followed by Peter Rimkus in the second spot and Glen Ryan in third.
Asked why crossword puzzles endure in popularity, Shortz said, "I think the big reason is, as human beings, we like to put things in order. We like to complete things, and that's not a feeling we get a lot in life."
"When you solve a puzzle, you're finishing something, you've achieved perfection," he said.
And since the puzzles also draw on the joy of working with words, he said, "Crosswords make you feel smart."
Many at the contest said they enjoyed the event simply for the opportunity to gather with kindred spirits.
"I know I'm not a contender, but I like the atmosphere and the camaraderie," said Willow Landon of Norwalk, who has come to the Westport tourney for nine years.
Of Shortz, she added, "He's always a delight. We love his humor."
Peter Rimkus of Ashford is more of a competitor, and won the event four years ago.
"It's part of the crossword-solving circuit," he said. "The top people all from Connecticut are pretty much here."
"It's a geeky thing to do, but that's what we're into," he said.
"The competition is fun," said his girlfriend, Debbie Myers of Ashford. "And you get out of the house for the weekend."
"This is my third year here," said Bill Thompson of New Canaan. "It's just a great bunch of people. I've got some friends here and we do this every year. It's just a fun thing."


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More than 200 people took their pooches along to a companion dog show to raise money for two cancer charities.
Dog breeder Louise Clarke, who has seen her father, partner and friend battle cancer in recent years, hosted the event at St Olaves Village Hall in aid of Prostate Cancer UK and Target Ovarian Cancer.
The charities will share a pot of £1,800, surpassing the sum raised at similar event two years ago that was also organised by Ms Clarke.
"It's been really amazing to receive so much support from the general public. The turnout was absolutely brilliant and really caught us by surprise," said Ms Clarke. "It took us an age to count the number of dogs, let alone the money we raised!


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Joke of the Day: Need Tomatoes
RJ3 years ago0 in Joke of the Day
A lady walks into a grocery store looking for tomatoes and can't seem to find any, so she goes to ask a store clerk.
Lady: Excuse me, could you help me find some tomatoes?
Clerk: Sorry, but we are fresh out.
Lady: You don't understand, I need these tomatoes, could you check in the back for me?
Clerk: I am sure we don't have any, but I will go look.
The clerk goes to the back and comes back.
Clerk: Sorry, there aren't any in the back.
Lady: But you don't understand, I NEED these.
Clerk: Lady, you're just not getting it. Let me explain it to you this way. What do you get when you take the "blue" out of blueberries?
Lady: Berries.
Clerk: Okay, what do you get when you take the "Straw" out of strawberries?
Clerk: Now what do you get when you take the "fuck" out of tomatoes?
The lady pauses for a moment…
Lady: There's no fuck in tomatoes!
Clerk: That is what I have been trying to tell you!"
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Joke of the Day: Panda bear in restaurant
A panda bear walks into a resturant and orders some food, after his meal the server comes out and asks how everything was and the panda bear pulls a gun a shoots him.
The manager comes out and says "hey man what's going on?"
The panda bear replies "I'm a panda bear Google it.." and leaves.
The manager curiously Googled panda bear and was reading "panda bear: black and white bear, eats chutes and leaves."
Joke of the Day: A sadist, a masochist, a murderer…
A sadist, a masochist, a murderer, a necrophile, a zoophile and a pyromaniac are all sitting on a bench in a mental institution. "Let's have sex with a cat?" asked the zoophile. "Let's have sex with the cat and then torture it," says the sadist. "Let's have sex with the cat, torture it and then kill it," shouted the murderer.
"Let's have sex with the cat, torture it, kill it and then have sex with it again," said the necrophile. "Let's have sex with the cat, torture it, kill it, have sex with it again and then burn it," said the pyromaniac. There was silence, and then the masochist said: "Meow."
Joke of the Day: Short Pirate Joke
A pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel attached to his crotch.
The bartender looks at the steering wheel and asks, "Doesn't that bother you?"
The pirate responds, "Yar it's driving me nuts."


A Lawrence man was charged with driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident after he hit three other cars on Bayard Lane the evening of Oct. 14. A total of five people were injured as a result of the incident.
Moises Ortiz, 22, was traveling south on Bayard Lane at Boudinot Street in his Ford Explorer when he hit a Ford Thunderbird in front of his. The Thunderbird spun around and the 77-year-old driver became trapped and had to be extricated by the Princeton Fire and Princeton First Aid. The driver suffered injuries to his hips and lower legs.
Ortiz continued southbound, according to police reports, striking a second vehicle that was stopped in traffic. He then continued south on Bayard lane striking the rear of a third vehicle that was stopped, and that vehicle was pushed into a fourth vehicle.
Ortiz allegedly attempted to flee the scene by driving over the west curb of Bayard Lane, but he then hit a traffic signal pole and a tree at the intersection of Bayard Lane and Stockton street.
Four people, including Ortiz, were transported to the University Medical Center at Princeton for treatment of injuries as a result of the accident.
In addition to being charged for driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene, Ortiz was charged with reckless driving, failure to maintain a lane, improper passing and driving without a license. His bail was set at $25,000 and he will appear in court today.
Early the next morning, a Trenton man was stopped for speeding on Nassau Street and police determined he had been drinking. Police charged Alexander Skroumbelos, 30, with driving while intoxicated and speeding. His court hearing is also today.


Easter takes place at a different date each year, namely at first Sunday after the first full moon after the 20th of March. Many countries have their traditions and special dishes. Eggs have a prominent place on the Easter menu. After forty days of fasting, without meat, milk products and eggs, people were probably dying for an egg. The Catholics were not allowed to have meat on Friday so on Silent Friday, there would be fish on the menu. In many countries however (like Italy and Greece) one eats lamb.
Orthodox Catholics are even more serious in their fasting and as a result, Easter is celebrated with lots of meat and calorie rich fat and sweet dishes. On the other hand, eggs signify new life, symbolic for the resurrection of Jesus over Easter. In a number of countries (like Italy) young lamb is served, symbolic for the innocence of Jesus.
Some dishes are eaten at specific days around Easter: hot cross buns in the UK and onion tart from Bari, the capital of Apulia (Italy) were traditionally baked on Silent Friday, and blinis in Russia are served on Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent (Fast period).