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In winter most areas of North America are dealing with cold weather. Some people love it; some hate it. In this Tidbits we will look at ice fishing and icebergs, as well as how you can be left “out in the cold,” and that has nothing to do with the weather!
• Cold is defined as “having a relatively low temperature; having little or no warmth.” Also, in regards to behavior or personality it can be: “lacking in passion, emotion, enthusiasm” or “not affectionate, cordial, or friendly.”
• If you’ve ever been in a situation where you were ignored, neglected or forgotten, you probably felt like you were “left out in the cold.” In this situation, the term is used as an idiom. This idiom originated in the 1800s in reference to someone who was left outdoors without shelter. Hopefully this doesn’t happen often!
• Many fishermen (mostly men, but there are women enthusiasts as well) love to drill through deep ice and wait for fish to bite! Ice fishing is a major winter past-time in Canada and northern states in the U.S. that are cold enough for thick ice. Some great advantages of ice fishing: not as many an-glers trying to get your spot, fewer insects “bugging” you, and you’re not likely to perspire! turn the page for more!
• Because Canada has long winters, it is no wonder that they have a lot of people who like to ice fish. It is home to the greatest number of participants in the sport. In the year 2000, Canadian anglers spent a com-
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bined total of 4,489,296 days ice fishing!
• A small fishing village on the south shore of Nova Scotia, West Pubnico, was named for the native Mi’kmaq word, Pombcoup, which means: “a hole that has been cut in the ice for fishing.”
• More than 60% of the fish Canadians catch beneath the ice are caught and re-leased. They eat less than one third of their catch. They practice CPR: “catch, photo-graph, release!”
• Minnesota is nicknamed the “Land of 10,000 Lakes.” There are actually 11,842 lakes in the state that are 10 acres or larger (4 ha). With so many lakes and cold winters it is no wonder that ice fishing is a popular sport.
• Minnesota is known for its abundance of ice shelters set up on the state’s lakes. If you’ve ever f lown into or out of the Min-neapolis-St. Paul International Airport you have probably noticed all of the dots on the lakes! Each year it is estimated that around 150,000 ice fishing shelters are set up. The state’s Department of Natural Resources estimates that about 30% of the fish caught in the state are caught when the lakes are frozen.
• Ice fishing is a risky sport and the depth of the ice is something to be taken very seriously. In 2009, over 100 people were stranded on the Great Lakes. They became stranded when ice broke away where they were fishing. The Coast Guard rescued all, however, one died in route to the hospital due to hypothermia. This life threatening condition occurs when body temperature falls below 95° F (35° C).
• It is imperative when ice fishing to get expert advice. Knowing the area and the ice conditions can make the sport fun; not knowing can lead to disaster. It is recom-mended that ice thickness for someone fishing alone (not really advisable) be almost four inches (10 cm). For groups, where more are standing on the ice, the ice should be about 7.5 inches (18 cm). When vehicles are taken on the ice, which does happen in some cold climates, the ice should be 11-12 inches (28 cm).
• Icebergs are much thicker than the ice that freezes over lakes in the winter. Ice-bergs are chunks of ice that developed on land, then break off and f loat in a lake or ocean. The word “iceberg” originates from the Dutch “ijsberg”, which means ice mountain.
• Icebergs are found in all shapes and sizes, from very small pieces to ice islands that can be the size of a small country. The term “iceberg” actually refers to ice larger than 16 feet (5 m) in diameter. Smaller icebergs are known as growlers and bergy bits. Even though they are smaller, they are harder to spot and therefore very dangerous for ships.
• Even though most icebergs are found f loating in oceans of salt water they are made of pure fresh water. Most of the icebergs on earth are found in the frigid waters surrounding Antarctica and in the northern Atlantic Ocean. Most icebergs
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originate near the west coast of Greenland.
• “Iceberg Alley” is the name given to an area from Baffin Bay, off the west coast of Greenland where many massive icebergs break into the water, to the coast of New-foundland and Labrador on the east coast of Canada. The Newfoundland and Labra-dor area is known as the Iceberg Capital of the World.
• Approximately 90% of the icebergs that are in the waters near Newfoundland and Labrador originated from the glaciers of western Greenland. They are among the fastest moving icebergs in the world. Even so, by most standards, the four miles (7 km) per year that they tend to move seems slow. It takes an estimated two to three years for the massive icebergs to cover the 1600 nautical miles (2963 km) and reach the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. If icebergs reach the Atlantic Ocean before melting, they melt rather quickly in the warm waters.
• After the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, near Newfoundland, the United States, Canada, and eleven other countries formed the International Ice Patrol. The patrol uses airplanes and radar to track icebergs that make their way into the major shipping lanes. The U.S. National Ice Center moni-tors icebergs larger than 5,400 square feet (500 sq/m) near Antarctica using satel-lite data. Icebergs are not just studied and watched to protect ships, scientists use them as tools for studying ocean processes and climate.
• A way that some inventive Canadians have chosen to use the abundance of ice-bergs f loating in their waters is in creat-ing vodka and other alcoholic spirits. The Iceberg Vodka Corporation, based in St. John’s Newfoundland, produces spirits “made from naturally pure 12,000-year-old icebergs harvested off the coast of New-foundland.” They use Ontario-grown sweet corn in making their beverages as well. They also make Iceberg Rum and Iceberg Gin.
• The largest iceberg ever recorded was found near Baffin Island in 1882. Eight miles long and three miles wide (13 km long/6 km wide), its height above water was 65 feet (20 m).
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• I t was Simon Cameron, who served as secretary of war under President Abra-ham Lincoln, who made the following sage observation: “An honest poli t i-cian is one who, when he is bought, will stay bought.”
• You might not be surprised to learn that some people who play video games can become rather obsessed. In 2007, one such person, a 45-year-old gamer, used a Japanese sword to rob a l ingerie shop. He was apprehended, and when he was put on trial , he told the judge that at the t ime of the robbery he be-l ieved he was a female elf .
• I t’s common knowledge that meth-ane, a greenhouse gas, contributes to the rise in global temperatures. I t’s less well-known, however, that 20 per-cent of the world’s methane emissions comes from livestock and their, well . . . emissions.
• Many professional matchmakers say that one should never date a person who is younger than half one’s age, plus seven years.
• The average human walks approxi-mately 100,000 miles in the course of a l ifetime. If that walking were done in a straight l ine on the equator, you would circle the Earth four t imes.
• In the early 1990s, a couple in Mil-waukee was curious about the value of a painting they had displayed in their home, so they invited an art expert to evaluate the piece. The painting in ques-t ion turned out to be of l i t t le relative value, but the expert noticed another work, a st i l l l ife with flowers, that the owners believed to be a reproduction of a Van Gogh. Imagine this couple’s surprise when the work turned out to be an original 1886 painting, which later sold at auction for $1.4 mill ion.
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6. In 2012, American Vincent Hancock won his second consecutive Olympic gold medal in skeet shooting. How many other men have won consecutive golds in the event?
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1. Mel Parnell had 123 victories (1947-56).2. Buck Showalter went 100-62 in 1999.3. The Big Eight, in 1971 (No. 1 Nebraska, No. 2 Oklahoma and No. 3 Colorado).4. Houston, in 1983.5. Ron Francis had 1,249 career assists.6. Hancock was the first to do it.7. Sergio Garcia was 19 when he played for Europe in the Ryder Cup in 1999.
• To store asparagus, trim off the ends and wrap the spears in a few paper towels that you have dampened. Keep it in the fridge for two days max. This will keep it very fresh and tasty.
• “To stretch your food dollar -- especially now that the weather is colder, and soups and stews are daily fare -- substitute peas, beans and lentils for meats whenever pos-sible. Not only will this semi-vegetarian diet keep your food dollars down, it will make you healthier, and it’s a more eco-friendly diet.” -- K.F. in Connecticut
• If you add dried fruit or raisins to your bat-ter for cakes or muffins, roll them or shake them in flour first. This will prevent them from sinking down to the bottom of the pan.
• Bathroom fan reminder: When you leave your bathroom fan running excessively, you are pumping heat out of your house. Set a timer for 10 minutes maximum, and then turn it off.
• “Old pantyhose can be washed and cut up to use as stuffing for a toy. The same is true for other lightweight materials. This can be a good way to get one more use out of something rather than putting it in the trash bin.” -- P.L. in Pennsylvania
• If your bathtub has a grainy or rough tex-ture, try soaking the bath in vinegar, either by adding a large bottle to some water and plugging it up, or by laying down a towel and soaking it in vinegar. Scrub and remove.
The earlier you finalize your summer vacation plans, the better chance you have to lock in lower rates and avoid disappointment later. Here are a few ideas of what’s available: Disney World (disneyworld.disney.go.com): Enjoy a four-day, three-night stay with the 2013 Magic Your Way Package for $1,505 for a family of four -- two adults, one junior (age 10-17) and one child (age 3-9). You’ll stay in one of the value resorts and have tickets to one of the four theme parks every day. Be aware of what is not included: the water park, children’s cen-ters, meals, Cirque du Soleil, select tours and access to the golf course. Those cost more, although you will be given discounts to the spa, children’s center, fishing excursion and more. Only certain dates apply, so book early. Club Med (www.clubmed.us) -- Starting in May 2013, children under age 4 can go for free. Book quickly and you can have a seven-night, all-inclusive
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