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Fueling Up August 10, 2009
Bai Yun and her littlest panda are doing very well. We continue to see the pattern of feeding, grooming, and resting that is typical of this early postpartum period. As always, Bai Yun is very responsive to her cub’s vocalizations. Although this cub is not as quiet as Zhen Zhen, it isn’t [...]
Training an Alala for an Important Job August 6, 2009
Kinohi, a male ‘alala (Hawaiian crow), has finally found a place to call home-away-from-home here at the Wild Animal Park. After flying in from Hawaii in May (see previous post, ‘Alala Takes Extraordinary Flight), he spent his first 30 days in quarantine at the San Diego Zoo’s Harter Veterinary Medical Center (HVMC). He was then [...]
Repeat, and Repeat, and Repeat August 6, 2009
As I write this, it’s nearly 11 p.m. on the day of birth of our new panda cub at the San Diego Zoo. Now almost 18 hours old, the cub is settling into a nice routine with Bai Yun, developing a pattern we have seen with our other cubs and one we expect will continue [...]
Panda Cub Arrives! August 5, 2009
We have a new addition to our panda collection at the San Diego Zoo. At 4:58 this morning, Bai Yun gave birth to a vigorous, squawking infant! The staff here is elated and is, as always, in awe of Bai Yun and her perfect maternal skills. Here’s video of the birth. She had appeared more restless [...]
The Making of a Turtle Biologist August 4, 2009
Why am I turtle biologist? I receive this question a lot! As a frequent traveler, I meet a lot of people, and I am always quick to strike up conversations. There is nothing I like to talk about more than to talk about turtles. Almost everyone I meet has a positive response when I say [...]

Dr. Anita Figueredo, first female surgeon in San Diego, dies at 93 (Los Angeles Times)

Tagged by Katie, on March 8th, 2010

Figueredo, one of the first women to practice surgical oncology, was friends with Mother Theresa and created the Friends of the Poor charity to aid people in Baja California. Dr. Anita Figueredo, the first female surgeon in San Diego and a well-known philanthropist who was close friends with Mother Teresa for four decades, died Feb. 19 at her home in La Jolla. She was 93 and had suffered a …

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Waialua High team wins San Diego robotics competition (Honolulu Advertiser)

Tagged by Katie, on March 7th, 2010

The Waialua High School Robotics known as “The Hawaiian Kids” won the 2010 San Diego Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Robotics) Competition held this weekend at the San Diego Sports Arena, Gov. Linda Lingle’s office announced today.

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Pro Tour-San Diego 2010: Day Two Wrap

Tagged by Katie, on March 7th, 2010

Brian David-Marshall and Rich Hagon recap an amazing Saturday in San Diego which saw Pro Tour superstar Luis Scott-Vargas become the first player to go 16-0 in the Swiss. Will he finish off the run to perfection Sunday? Tune in to the webcast and find out.

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San Diego State defeats Air Force 61-42 (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Tagged by Katie, on March 6th, 2010

Malcolm Thomas and Kawhi Leonard each scored 18 points as San Diego State defeated Air Force 61-42 Saturday night.

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San Diego State defeats Air Force 61-42 (AP via Yahoo! Sports)

Tagged by Johnny, on March 6th, 2010

Malcolm Thomas and Kawhi Leonard each scored 18 points as San Diego State defeated Air Force 61-42 Saturday night. The Aztecs (22-8, 11-5 Mountain West) finished the regular season by winning six of seven, and they beat the Falcons (9-20, 1-15) for the fifth consecutive time. Air Force scored a season low while losing its ninth straight and for the 15th time in 16 games.

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Mafra helps San Diego edge Santa Clara 61-59 (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Tagged by Johnny, on March 6th, 2010

Roberto Mafra had 14 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks to lead San Diego over Santa Clara 61-59 in the first round of the West Coast Conference tournament Friday night.

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San Diego tops Santa Clara by basket (CBS Sports)

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Roberto Mafra had 14 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks to lead San Diego over Santa Clara 61-59 in the first round of the West Coast Conference tournament Friday.

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Mafra helps San Diego edge Santa Clara 61-59 (AP via Yahoo! Sports)

Tagged by Johnny, on March 6th, 2010

Roberto Mafra had 14 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks to lead San Diego over Santa Clara 61-59 in the first round of the West Coast Conference tournament Friday night. Chris Lewis added 12 points for sixth-seeded San Diego (11-20), which will play third-seeded Portland in the quarterfinals Saturday.

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Pro Tour-San Diego 2010: Preview

Tagged by Johnny, on March 5th, 2010

Pro Tour Statistician Rich Hagon and Historian Brian David-Marshall set up the storylines in San Diego, the first Pro Tour of the season. Friday’s action features five rounds of Standard followed by three rounds of Booster Draft. Complete Pro Tour-San Diego coverage: www.wizards.com

Secretive Urban Artist Banksy Shows Film in Berlin Film Festival
BERLIN (REUTERS).- Banksy, the secretive British artist whose work has appeared on city streets around the world, said on Sunday he hoped his documentary film "Exit Through The Gift Shop" will raise the standing of urban art. But the anonymous graffiti artist with a cult following said in a shadowy video message to audiences at the Berlin Film Fes […]
Doug Simay’s EXCELLENT Los Angeles art gallery overview!
I’ve been a fan of Art as Authority since first discovering, and am rarely disappointed when I check out their posts. Since I can’t make it to LA this winter, this beautifully illustrated and exceptionally thorough “Best Picks” list of Doug Simay’s is the next best thing. Click on the screenshot below to see the [...]
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Dr. Anita Figueredo, first female surgeon in San Diego, dies at 93 (Los Angeles Times)

Waialua High team wins San Diego robotics competition (Honolulu Advertiser)

Pro Tour-San Diego 2010: Day Two Wrap

San Diego State defeats Air Force 61-42 (San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego State defeats Air Force 61-42 (AP via Yahoo! Sports)

Mafra helps San Diego edge Santa Clara 61-59 (San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego tops Santa Clara by basket (CBS Sports)

Mafra helps San Diego edge Santa Clara 61-59 (AP via Yahoo! Sports)

Pro Tour-San Diego 2010: Preview

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