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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
17-year cicadas – here for a good time, not a long time – are out. But which 17-year cicadas?
PERRY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — In terms of fame and fortune — well, okay… maybe not fortune, but certainly fame! — no brood of 17-year cicadas matches Brood X, which last emerged in 2021. Anyone old enough also remembers the 2004 emergence, the 1987 one and so forth. But should Brood XIV (that's 14 rather than 10, for the Roman numeral-impaired) — emerging now — have at least as great a claim to fame? 'This is the brood,' said Dr. John Cooley, who studies cicadas at the University of Connecticut. 'The brood European colonists first encountered.' Indeed, the 1634 emergence of what would later be identified as Brood XIV cicadas is chronicled in a book called The Pilgrims' Promise by another of the world's most prominent cidada experts, Dr. Gene Kritsky. Cicadas emerge when soil warms to 64 degrees, and on cue, cicadas in southern Brood XIV territory, such as parts of Tennessee and North Carolina, emerged this spring, both Kritsky and Cooley said. In other parts of what everyone agrees is core Brood XIV territory, such as in Pennsylvania places like Milton closer to I-80, the wet and cool spring delayed the emergence, both said. But in the Duncannon area of Perry County — and nowhere more so than on the grounds of Buddy Boy Winery and Restaurant in Penn Township — cicadas are everywhere, singing what at least their fans (they do have their detractors) consider a sweet song. 'They're kind of fun, and I like the noise,' said Coreena Warner, who manages the winery. And for other people? 'If you don't like the noise, it'll be over here in about three weeks,' said Forrest Woodward, the chef, who prepares adventurous dishes like frog's legs and deep-fried rabbit — but nothing cicada. At least not on the food menu. There is a 'cidada killer' on the drink menu — garnished with two cherries floating on top, like beady red cicada eyes — and a (tasty) mix of liquors and juices but, alas, no actual cicadas in it. Back to the actual cicadas — and their short stay above ground — it's true: Cicadas are here for a good time, not a long time. 'The have to mate and lay eggs, and the adults die,' Cooley said. Then the eggs hatch into nymphs, which live underground for — in the cases of Broods X and XIV, anyway — 17 years before emerging. This is Brood XIV's year, so of course the cicadas here should be those, except for one problem, according to Cooley: Duncannon isn't in core Brood XIV territory. Scientists think cicadas count years based on something (no one is sure exactly what) related to the seasonal changes of the deciduous trees on which they feed — 'the same kinds of things that make tree rings,' Cooley said. Scientists are even less certain how cicadas count to 17, but Cooley said they sometimes make mistakes, and when they do, they miscount by increments of four years. His hunch: Maybe the cicadas here are Brood X 'stragglers.' After all, it's four years beyond 2021. On the other hand, he said stragglers are usually too small in number to sing loudly together, which is not the case with the ones in the woods around Buddy Boy. Kritsky said don't discount the possibility these are the real Brood XIV deal: USDA records documented cicadas in the Duncannon area in 1923 and 1940, which would correspond with the cycle. Both Kritsky and Cooley said a challenge for current cicada scientists is that no one was keeping records like the ones they're keeping — no one crowdsourcing cicada sightings on Kritsky's Cicaca Safari app, which 243,000 people have used to document what they've seen — in centuries past. (Heck, no one began using telephones to gather information about cicadas until the 1970s, Cooley said.) 'Having that many boots on the ground is allowing us to see specifically where the cicadas are coming out and how that relates to other broods,' Kritsky said. 'I'm not going to be around to tell you whether what's actually happening,' Cooley said. 'but 'We leave that to future generations to tell us.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Los Angeles Times
a day ago
- General
- Los Angeles Times
Laguna Beach rainbow lifeguard tower fitted with plaque honoring ‘Bud'
Laguna Beach has several displays of public support for the LGBTQ+ community, the installation of a rainbow lifeguard tower at West Street beach is now one of the more recent developments. Leaders in the LGBTQ+ community pushed for further recognition of a local person they believe to be a pioneer in providing a welcoming atmosphere at the beach. A plaque placed on the lifeguard tower pays tribute to Bud Loewenguth, whose home overlooked the sand at what became a known gay beach in Orange County. 'The celebration began in the late 1960s and 1970s, thanks to the vision of E.H. 'Bud' Loewenguth,' the text on the plaque reads. 'It was Bud's warmth and hospitality that transformed 'West Street Beach' into a welcoming haven for LGBTQI+ individuals and their allies. His kindness, both at his home above and on the sands below, fostered a vibrant inclusive environment that drew locals and visitors alike. Over the decades it has grown into a cherished destination for all.' Craig Cooley, president of Laguna Beach Pride 365, worked with Jim Dewey to bring about the recognition. Cooley said the organization covered the cost for the signage and the city installed it. 'A lot of people might not understand the purpose of the rainbow, why it's on that particular beach and how it all came about,' Cooley said. 'The plaque is intended to explain that, pay tribute to the people who started the whole 'craze,' established it, and that's part of the heritage. You go back to someone who was thoughtful enough to create a space for the community that was, at the time, very marginalized. It's blossomed into a space that's welcoming for everyone and [you] still feel safe in.' The Pride flag has flown during the month of June in Laguna Beach since the City Council voted unanimously in favor of hoisting the colors in 2019. Cooley has often rallied around the aspect of inclusivity, referring to the banner as the 'rainbow flag of diversity.' Laguna Beach Pride 365 kicked off the month with a drag bingo brunch at Mozambique on Sunday, hosted by local drag queen Endora. Cooley said the venue was sold out, adding that approximately 20% of the proceeds from the event would benefit the Friendship Shelter. The organization is also planning a rainbow flag 'festooning' distribution on Friday in downtown Laguna Beach. Volunteers will hand out the flags to local businesses, starting along Forest Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Laguna Beach Pride 365 also listed Pride Night games at Angel Stadium on June 10 and at Dodger Stadium on June 13 among the group's upcoming events on its website.
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
‘The Shuttlebus' shines way onto Bombers practice roster
Did the Winnipeg Blue Bombers need an American running back? No, not really. Regardless if it was a need or not, there was no way the Blue and Gold were going to let Quinton Cooley walk out the door. John Woods / THE CANADIAN PRESS Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back Quinton Cooley (right) bulldozed his way to the club's practice squad after impressing in pre-season play. The 5-7, 210-pound rookie out of Liberty University signed to the team's practice squad after bulldozing his way to 56 rushing yards on eight carries and one catch for nine yards in last week's 27-20 pre-season finale win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders. 'He's as physical as they come. He did everything we wanted him to do and more,' said head coach Mike O'Shea after Wednesday's practice. The Bombers are on a Week 1 bye and don't open their season until June 12 when they host the B.C. Lions at 7:30 p.m. 'You gotta find a way to keep a guy like that, and see where you can slot him in.' Cooley has already earned the nickname 'The Shuttlebus' and 'Bowling Ball' from his new teammates for how he runs through defenders and his willingness to deliver a big block. 'I grew up in a Wing-T offence. Straight downhill, country boy, nose in the dirt — stuff like that,' said Cooley, who ran 426 times for 2,655 yards and 29 touchdowns in two seasons at Liberty. Prior to that, he spent three years at Wake Forest. 'It was fun for me, growing up like that, having cousins playing in the backfield, getting tougher. Going outside without the shoulder pads, without the helmets… the more I play the game the more I just want to play physical.' He's also proven to be tough. When he was a junior at Southern Nash High School in Bailey, N.C., he broke the school's single-game rushing record (413 yards in the second round of playoffs) and he did it with a torn labrum. 'My shoulder popped out of place, so they sent me out for two drives, then we went into halftime. Then, my teammate, who already had a labrum tear, gave me his shoulder brace. After that, I was like 'I'm going back in the game,'' recalled Cooley. 'And my aunt was on the sideline and she was like, 'No, you're not going back in.' So, she went back up into the stands, and by the time she did, I turned around and ran onto the field. I played the game and played my tail off.' Despite closing out his college career with some impressive numbers, Cooley's dream of playing pro football was in jeopardy. Several NFL teams showed interest in him prior to this year's draft, but his name went uncalled and he didn't receive any rookie camp invites, either. He had no choice but to get a job working at a warehouse where he loaded, delivered and installed refrigerators and washing machines. His shift started at 5 a.m. and went until 6 p.m. 'I was getting paid $160 a day. It was a pretty good job, working Monday through Saturday, so, I was doing that, trying to stay on top of things. Then I got the call May 2 (from Winnipeg) and they were like, 'We need you up here May 5,' and I was like, 'Dang, that's a quick turnaround,'' said Cooley. 'But it was a blessing. I was happy I got a call that somebody wants to give me an opportunity.' Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. The Bombers offence will continue to roll through reigning Most Outstanding Player Brady Oliveira. If the Winnipegger needs to catch his breath, or misses any time, they'll likely turn to fourth-year running back Peyton Logan, an American who can also serve as a returner, once he's taken off the one-game injured list. The running back room also features Canadian Matthew Peterson, a former Canada West Player of the Year with the Alberta Golden Bears, who was acquired in a draft day trade with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in April. With three names expected to be ahead of him on the depth chart and, more importantly, a limited number of import spots available, it'll be tough for Cooley to get onto the field, but he's not discouraged. 'I'm new to the game. I'll learn from Brady, learn from Peyton Logan, the vets in the room. Everywhere you go, you have to start new somewhere,' said Cooley. 'But me learning from them guys, it's really gonna benefit me. I'm pretty good at the stuff that I do, but if I can watch Brady and see the way he does stuff, I can get some of his game and put it into my game.' Taylor AllenReporter Taylor Allen is a sports reporter for the Winnipeg Free Press. Taylor was the Vince Leah intern in the Free Press newsroom twice while earning his joint communications degree/diploma at the University of Winnipeg and Red River College Polytechnic. He signed on full-time in 2019 and mainly covers the Blue Bombers, curling, and basketball. Read more about Taylor. Every piece of reporting Taylor produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Troy Cooley is India A bowling coach
Troy Cooley (TOI Photo) MUMBAI: Troy Cooley is the bowling coach of the India A team which reached England for their three-match tour on Sunday. Cooley is the bowling coach at the BCCI 's Centre of Excellence (CoE). Cooley was England bowling coach when they won back the Ashes after a long gap in a memorable 2-1 series win in 2005. Since 2021, the 57-year-old Cooley has been the fast bowling coach at the BCCI's National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. He was the bowling coach of the Indian women's team in the T20 World Cup in South Africa in Feb 2022. Hrishikesh Kanitkar is the head coach of the India A team, which was announced by the BCCI on May 16. Kanitkar will helm the Abhimanyu Easwaran-led side in the shadow tour in which the A team will play three games in England, including one against India Seniors. The second batch of the 18-member India A squad is expected to leave for England on Monday. The first four-day match, designated as a first-class game, against England Lions, will begin at Canterbury on May 30. After the second four-day game in Northampton from June 6, the India A team will be involved in a closed-door intra squad match against India Senior team in Beckenham from June 13 to 16. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan will join the A squad before the second game versus England Lions. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Union County: Underage drunk driver attempts to elude law enforcement
May 21—Christopher Franklin, 59, of Creston, was taken into custody 9 p.m. May 18, at 140th Street and Cherry Street Road on the charge of OWI, second offense. According to a Union County report, Franklin was the driver of a 2008 Chevrolet K1500 pickup. He was observed to have bloodshot, watery eyes, slurred speech and the odor of alcohol on his breath. Franklin consented to a PBT, which indicated is BrAC to be above .08%. He consented to field sobriety testing and showed clues of impairment. Franklin made statements indicating he had consumed numerous alcoholic beverages throughout the course of the day before operating the truck. He was transported to the Union County Jail where he consented to chemical testing, the result of which showed his BAC to be .246%. Franklin was additionally cited for no valid operater's license and driving in improper lane. He was released from the Union County Jail after posting $2,000 cash or surety bond. — — — — — Micheal Cooley, 19, of Afton, was taken into custody 3:42 p.m. May 18, in the 2000 block of Pheasant Avenue on Union County warrants for the charges of domestic abuse assault, violation of a no contact order and false imprisonment. According to Union County reports, at approximately 1:30 a.m. May 12, a Ring camera recording shows Cooley running up a driveway on Filmore Street toward a female standing on the front porch of a residence. The female is a protected party in a no contact order against Cooley. Cooley is then seen grabbing to victim and forcefully dragging her into a vehicle. The victim tells Cooley "stop" and "no" several times before she was carried and placed in a car that left the residence at a high rate of speed. Cooley was transported to the Union County Jail and held on $5,600 cash bond. — — — — — Austin J. Wipf, 19, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was taken into custody 12:42 a.m. May 17, at 150th Street and Three Mile Cabin Lane on the charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, OWI, first offense and eluding. He was additionally cited for speeding — 21 mph or more over limit and minor in possession of alcohol. According to a Union County Sheriff's Office report, at approximately 11:36 p.m. May 16, deputies attempted to stop a 2015 Ford Fusion on 150th Street for a traffic violation. The driver of the Fusion, later identified as Wipf, attempted to elude law enforcement and drove into the campground area at Three Mile Lake before stopping. Contact was made with Wipf, and he was asked to exit the vehicle. Wipf was observed to have bloodshot, watery eyes, impaired balance, slurred speech and the odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from his person. Multiple open alcohol containers were seen inside the vehicle. He admitted to drinking one beer and refused all field sobriety testing. A search of the Fusion resulted in the recovery of open alcohol containers and drug paraphernalia. Wipf was transported to the Union County Jail where he consented to provide a breath specimen for chemical testing. The test result indicated his BAC to be .161%. Wipf was released from the Union County Jail after posting $2,000 cash bond.
