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Like most musicians in 2020, Reed Mathis found himself with time on his hands being that all of his tours and session work had been cancelled for the foreseeable future. Never one to idle, Reed turned attention to his archives, dusting off countless hours of audio from Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey , the Tulsa, OK-based band that he helped found and performed with for nearly 15 years. First and foremost, among his discoveries was 'Winterwood'—Mathis' final studio recording with JFJO. The album was never officially released seeing as he departed the band shortly after its completion in 2008. And so, the downtime gave Mathis the impetus to remix the sessions, which had been lying dormant for 12 years. In addition, Reed combed through countless hours of JFJO live recordings, compiling four new live albums from what many fans consider the band's golden years: 2005-2008. Once completed, Mathis would enlist his friends at record label, Royal Potato Family, to help release this trea...

Theodore and his wife Grace " Gram" Mavrakos opened one of Maines's first clam shacks in the spring of 1950. Throughout the years, Ted's has been a favorite for so many Mainer's who adored the Mavrakos family and their excellent restaurant. GoogleMaps GoogleMaps loading... Back in 1950, it was just a clam shack, but over the decades they have expanded adding seating and Rockhouse Ice Cream! After 72 years the Mavrakos sold the family business to Jason A. Cole. Jason was born and raised in Southern Maine. Many of his fondest memories, were visiting Ted's in the springtime with his parents and grandparents. It was a tradition the family loved. So when Cole saw the restaurant up for sale, he had to jump on it. Jason and his wife Laura had always dreamed of owning their own family restaurant and now that dream has come true. Melissa DeLuc Melissa DeLuc loading... Jason, unfortunately, lost his wife Laura unexpectedly in February of 2021. Jason alongside t...

A group of Tully Monsters ( Tullimonstrum gregarium ) swimming. Credit: Nobumichi Tamura/Stocktrek Images/Getty Images Advertisement Sign up for Scientific American ’s free newsletters. " data-newsletterpromo_article-image="https://static.scientificamerican.com/sciam/cache/file/4641809D-B8F1-41A3-9E5A87C21ADB2FD8_source.png" data-newsletterpromo_article-button-text="Sign Up" data-newsletterpromo_article-button-link="https://www.scientificamerican.com/page/newsletter-sign-up/?origincode=2018_sciam_ArticlePromo_NewsletterSignUp" name="articleBody" itemprop="articleBody"> Few creatures in the fossil record have perplexed paleontologists more than the Tully Monster. The curious sea creature—which sported a toothy, trunklike snout and eyes that were splayed out on a rigid rod—has been impossible to classify. Researchers have lumped it in with a variety of organisms such as segmented worms, swimming slugs and pri...

In a first, Indian-American teen sequences angelfish DNA Indian-American student Indeveer Madireddy has become the first person to successfully sequence the genome of a freshwater angelfish after his pet fish Calvin died in earlier March this year.   New York: Indian-American student Indeveer Madireddy has become the first person to successfully sequence the genome of a freshwater angelfish after his pet fish Calvin died in earlier March this year. Madireddy, a 17 year-old student of BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, did the sequencing at BioCurious — a community lab in Santa Clara that makes advanced equipment available to anyone for a small membership fee. "Although my fish was dead, I wanted to preserve it forever… So I decided to sequence the genome of the angelfish with the hope that I could contribute that information to the scientific community, while also paying a small tribute to my pet!" Madireddy told Newscienti...

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March 28, 2023 Guest Author: F/V One More steaming by. Captained by Cody Stewart. Image by Carli Stewart The Maine lobster fishery could see new changes in 2024 to the size of "keepers," with the previous allowed size of catch being between 3 ¼ to 5 inches, measuring from the eye to the tail. This would change the current standard by a fraction of an inch in only certain fishing zones. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is considering the change due to the lack of baby lobsters in New England waters.  Lobster conservation management areas (LCMAs) in the American lobster fishery. LCMAs 1, 3, and Outer Cape Cod make up the majority of the GOM/GBK stock. The Area 3 v-notch line is shown in red where v-notching is required north of the 42⁰30' line. By Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. This new regulation could provide the species a chance to reproduce more and grow at a larger rate than what scientists are seeing currently. Since 20...

Betta fish are known for their beautiful fins and are a common household pet, but they make terrible gifts for someone who is unprepared to care for them. There are plenty of fishbowls and tiny tanks for sale that are marketed to keep betta fish in, but many of them just aren't big enough. While the fish may survive in a small bowl, they certainly won't thrive. "Betta fish are often seen living in bowls that are too small to allow for normal swimming and hiding behavior," Dr. Krista Keller, a veterinarian at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital , said. "They should not live in bowls. Instead, they should ideally be in a 5-gallon glass or plastic tank or larger." What do you need to keep a betta fish? Betta fish are a territorial species that need at least 5 gallons of water in a tank that has been properly cycled and includes a filter and heater. They are tropical fish and need a range between 76 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit. Tap water can con...