Articles related to "Masts"

Mast cell tumors are one of the most common skin cancers seen in dogs and these skin cancers can be also be very invasive and difficult to treat. Read on to find out more

The phenomenon of plants producing massive crops of seeds affects both wildlife and humans through a chain of changes in reproductive success.

After a busy day shopping at L.L.Bean and the outlet stores in Freeport, take a soothing walk through Maine Audubon's Mast Landing Sanctuary, just one easy mile away.

Palladia is a newly introduced drug which is used as a treatment option for cutaneous mast cell tumors. Palladia may be used with other therapies to treat this cancer.

Get your sailboat ready for the new boating season with a little care and maintenance. Here are a few things that you should look at on your vessel

Tall clipper ships were pillars of commerce throughout the 19th century. Over time, they almost disappeared but South Street Seaport saved some of them from extinction.

Dogs diagnosed with mast cell tumors now have a second chance at living longer. Thanks to Pfizer Inc, a major breakthrough in animal health care has made this possible.

A basic anatomy lesson describing the parts of a simple sailboat. A good starting point for learning more about the vessels.

Here are three easy-to-follow appetizer recipes that would be ideal for your next gathering.

Archaic vessels give a strong impression of the skill of Cypriote boat builders for a variety of purposes - fishing, coastal transport and transporting cargo on high seas

A ketch is a sailing boat with two masts, a taller main mast being forward of a shorter second (or mizzen) mast and the mizzen being forward of the rudder post.

Pest birds cause more than just a visual mess on boats. Their poop can discolor paint, stain canvas and erode steel. Keeping boats free of pest birds is important.

The deepwater start is an important skill a windsurfer needs on a short board. It is vital because it is difficult to up-haul the sail on a short board.

The fastest and most efficient way to turn a windsurfing short board is the carve gybe. This is where the sailboard stays on the plane through the entire turn.

Sailboarding in an electrical storm might be fun with the strong winds, but it can be dangerous. The risk is not huge winds or water spouts, but being hit by lightning.

Deer hunters know that White Oak acorns attract foraging deer.

In the past, Ratatat's sound involved giant-sounding guitars and synthesizers under hip hop beats. On LP3, the band explores, playing softer and more diverse songs.

Construction of a board used for Sailboarding is straight-forward. The board is carved from a foam blank, painted, then fibreglassed. Sounds simple, but there are tricks.

Oaks across much of the US produced a bumper crop of acorns in 2007, but in 2008, there is a lack of acorns across most of the country.

The first vineyards and wines of early California.

Sailor Pete Goss is recreating a historic fishing vessel and retracing its impressive voyage from Cornwall to Australia that took place 150 years ago.

Journeying to the North of Iceland this summer? Be sure to tack these attractions featuring whales, herring and seals into your itinerary. They will astound!

Clippers traced their origins to relatively small, fast ships built in America in the late 1700's.

The vessels of choice among pirates included the schooner, brigantine and galleon. They all shared one common factor: they were almost always stolen.

From the start of the fifteenth century, Europeans powers began to expand across the globe in their quest for a sea route to the riches of the east.

The Tinker inflatable is a well-made boat that can be powered with an outboard motor, rowed, or sailed, then rolled up and taken home in the back of the car.

People on both sides of the Atlantic worked during the 1950s to construct a replica of the Mayflower, the ship that brought English colonists to America in 1620.

Windsurfing, or sailboarding, emerged as a popular water sport around 1970. The development was based on ways to harness the wind to propel a craft through the water.

The leaves on the trees are red and gold. The air is crisp. And on the second weekend in October, downtown Greenville hosts the St. Francis Fall for Greenville Festival.

Despite being unpleasant and occasionally serious, allergy is really a normal reaction of the body's immune system.

Allergen-specific IgE, inflammatory C-reactive protein and BMI were measured in children and adolescents. Obese children were likely to show inflammation and allergies.

Antihistamine tablets are well known to help allergy sufferers, but did you know that the foods you eat can have an affect on the severity of seasonal allergies?

When Machias settlers heard of Lexington and Concord, they attacked a British ship picking up lumber for British barracks in Boston.

Participate in the Sydney Hobart ocean yacht race even if your thousands of nautical miles away from Tasmania.

D.W. Griffith's initial shame at being a film maker is often cited in historical texts. Are these claims accurate?

Studies have shown that even as time passes and medical technology advances, cases of allergies continue to rise. What is the cause of this?

Food allergies are caused by certain proteins in foods against which the body's immune system gives an inappropriate response. Symptoms can be mild or severe.

The best travel photos are not spectacular buildings or landscapes, but those showing how people interact with their environment.

The U.S. battleship Texas, a first generation Dreadnought, is the only surviving US warship to have served in both world wars.

Sailing aboard the Hawaiian Chieftain on a windy day offers a glimpse into the world of yesteryear's wind-ship sailors.

We have archeological evidence of longboat construction methods from which we can guess how they built their ships, but my research has not yet uncovered who did the work

The complement system involves specialized proteins that supplment or complement antibody action through either the classical or alternative pathways.

A broken shroud or stay is a major headache on a sailboat. Colligo Synthetic Systems has put together a replacement kit that would come in handy after a shroud breaks.

The Knarr was a trading, cargo and exploration vessel which, although lesser-known than the longship, was essential for Vikings to trade, travel and explore.

The patriots developed a naval force to go against the best navy in the world to gain an advantage during the American Revolution.

Make Memorial Day a memorable one for you and your family with these great ideas. Teaching kids the meaning of Memorial Day is at the top of this list!

At only 27 feet, the Albin Vega is a proven off-shore sailboat. Whether used for ocean cruising or family vacations, the Vega is a sturdy, easy to sail pocket cruiser.

Alliant Techsystems (ATK), a leading American advanced weapon and space system company, specializes in design and fabrication of conventional munitions and rocket motors.

Owners are usually devastated when their beloved dogs develop cancer. However the earlier the stage of cancer the more hopeful is the diagnosis for survival.

Children love making presents for the people they love. This calendar is not only a keepsake of the child at that point but also a great present.