Question: Within Alaskan territories, grizzly bears have started adapting by consuming more of an early-ripening diet consisting primarily of elderberries. This dietary shift reflects adjustments in response to altered seasonal patterns.

 Adaptation of Alaskan Brown Bears: A Shift Toward Early-Ripening Elderberries
In recent years, brown bears inhabiting Alaska have shown remarkable flexibility in adapting their diets according to seasonal changes brought about by warmer temperatures. These majestic animals, known scientifically as Ursus arctos, typically roam vast expanses spanning both Northern Eurasia and North America. With a significant presence particularly noted around regions of Russia, Central Asia, China, Canada, majorly concentrated in Alaska, USA; alongside pockets thriving amidst Scandinavian landscapes, Carpathians – notably Romania-, Turkey’s Anatolian peninsula, plus Caucasian territories - they hold prestigious status symbolizing national pride amongst various European nations.
Brown bears exhibit impressive resilience against shrinking habitats and localized threats, maintaining stable numbers estimated near 200,000 individuals globally. Despite facing challenges leading some subpopulations into critical states—like California’s grizzlies eradicated during late-1800s/early-1900s era—the overall survival outlook appears relatively secure compared to counterparts categorized under higher risk categories per International Union for Conservation of Nature standards. Yet cautionary tales emerge regarding lesser-known variants residing Southern Asia nearing brink owing largely unchecked illegal trade targeting valuable biological components. Amongst gravest concerns lies fate surrounding Himalayan variant clinging onto mere slivers (<2%) original domain while battling relentless onslaught posed through illicit commerce networks dealing ruthlessly in organ procurement endeavors. Similarly precarious exists situation confronting Marsican brethren numbering scarcely above thirty souls surviving isolationist existence nestled heartlands Italian Peninsula.

However, focusing specifically upon contemporary behavioral modifications observed among Alaskan dwellers reveals fascinating insights concerning dietary adjustments prompted via accelerated berry maturation cycles triggered climate fluctuations. Traditionally reliant heavily upon salmon spawning events occurring summer months coupled intermittent availability wild vegetation throughout remainder annual cycle, latest findings suggest growing reliance upon elderberry fruits now accessible significantly earlier traditional timelines courtesy rising ambient air temperatures. Such shifts highlight inherent adaptive capabilities enabling continued survival face mounting ecological pressures associated ongoing planetary heating trends.

Lasionycta uniformis is a moth of the Noctuidae family . It is widely distributed in the mountains of western North America . It occurs from southern Yukon to northern California and Colorado , with an isolated population in eastern Quebec .   It flies over alpine tundra and is most common on rocky slopes near treeline . It is predominantly nocturnal , is attracted to light and can be found feeding at Silene acaulis . Adults have been collected from .   Adults are on wing from early July to late August .

Dewey Soper Migratory Bird Sanctuary , or Dewey Soper , is a migratory bird sanctuary in Qikiqtaaluk , Nunavut , Canada . It is located in western Baffin Island , from Bowman Bay to the Koukdjuak River , and is named in honour of zoologist J. Dewey Soper . It is an 8159 km2 area that was classified a wetland of international importance via the Ramsar Convention on May 24 , 1982 . The bird sanctuary supports nearly 30 % of the breeding geese in Canada , making it the largest goose colony in the world . Up to two million birds of various species use the area for summer nesting , and it is also `` habitat for one of Canada 's major barren-ground caribou herds '' . The sanctuary was established in 1957 , and is subject to the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement , which defines and governs ownership , land use and hunting rights in the area .   It is an intertidal zone on a broad coastal plain with raised , slightly sloping beaches , spotted with circular shallow lakes and a marsh plain .

Ribes hirtellum is a North American species of gooseberry known by the common names American gooseberry , hairy-stem gooseberry , hairy gooseberry , and wedge-leaf gooseberry , native to Canada and to the northeastern and north-central United States . Cultivated gooseberries are derived from this species and from Ribes uva-crispa .

In botany and dendrology , a rhizome ( -LSB- ˈraɪzoʊm -RSB- , from rhízōma `` mass of roots '' , from rhizóō `` cause to strike root '' ) is a modified subterranean stem of a plant that is usually found underground , often sending out roots and shoots from its nodes . Rhizomes are also called creeping rootstalks and rootstocks . Rhizomes develop from axillary buds and are diageotropic or grow perpendicular to the force of gravity . The rhizome also retains the ability to allow new shoots to grow upwards .   If a rhizome is separated into pieces , each piece may be able to give rise to a new plant . The plant uses the rhizome to store starches , proteins , and other nutrients . These nutrients become useful for the plant when new shoots must be formed or when the plant dies back for the winter . This is a process known as vegetative reproduction and is used by farmers and gardeners to propagate certain plants . This also allows for lateral spread of grasses like bamboo and bunch grasses . Examples of plants that are propagated this way include hops , asparagus , ginger , irises , Lily of the Valley , cannas , and sympodial orchids . Some rhizomes which are used directly in cooking include ginger , turmeric , galangal , and fingerroot .   Stored rhizomes are subject to bacterial and fungal infections , making them unsuitable for replanting and greatly diminishing stocks . However , rhizomes can also be produced artificially from tissue cultures . The ability to easily grow rhizomes from tissue cultures leads to better stocks for replanting and greater yields . The plant hormones ethylene and jasmonic acid have been found to help induce and regulate the growth of rhizomes , specifically in rhubarb . Ethylene that was applied externally was found to affect internal ethylene levels , allowing for easy manipulations of ethylene concentrations . Knowledge of how to use these hormones to induce rhizome growth could help farmers and biologists producing plants grown from rhizomes more easily cultivate and grow better plants .   A stolon is similar to a rhizome , but , unlike a rhizome , which is the main stem of the plant , a stolon sprouts from an existing stem , has long internodes , and generates new shoots at the end , such as in the strawberry plant . In general , rhizomes have short internodes ; they send out roots from the bottom of the nodes and new upward-growing shoots from the top of the nodes . A stem tuber is a thickened part of a rhizome or stolon that has been enlarged for use as a storage organ . In general , a tuber is high in starch , for example , the common potato , which is a modified stolon . The term tuber is often used imprecisely , and is sometimes applied to plants with rhizomes .   Some plants have rhizomes that grow above ground or that lie at the soil surface , including some Iris species , and ferns , whose spreading stems are rhizomes . Plants with underground rhizomes include gingers , bamboo , the Venus Flytrap , Chinese lantern , Western poison-oak , hops , and Alstroemeria , and the weeds Johnson grass , bermuda grass , and purple nut sedge . Rhizomes generally form a single layer , but in Giant Horsetails , can be multi-tiered .   Many rhizomes have culinary value , and some , such as zhe'ergen , are commonly consumed raw .

Rhodiola is a genus of perennial plants in the family Crassulaceae that resemble Sedum and other members of the family . Like sedums , Rhodiola species are often called stonecrops . Some authors merge Rhodiola into Sedum .   Rhodiola species grow in high-altitude and other cold regions of the Northern Hemisphere . Den virtuella floran gives the number of species as 36 , the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group gives it as 60 , and the Flora of China gives it as about 90 , with 55 in China and 16 endemic there . Flora of North America lists only three species in the United States and Canada .   Among the distinguishing characters of the genus are two series of stamens totaling twice the number of petals ; free or nearly free petals ( not joined in a tube ) ; a stout rhizome from whose axils the flowering stems rise ; and a basal rosette of leaves . This genus contains the only species of Crassulaceae that have unisexual flowers .   The Holarctic species Rhodiola rosea is used in herbal medicine . A number of species are grown as ornamentals , but growing them is difficult outside their native subarctic and alpine climates .   The name combines the Greek rhodon , meaning rose and referring to the rose-like smell of the roots , with the Latin diminutive suffix - iola .

The Dene people ( -LSB- ˈdɛnɛ -RSB- ) ( dene ) are an aboriginal group of First Nations who inhabit the northern boreal and Arctic regions of Canada . The Dené speak Northern Athabaskan languages . Dene is the common Athabaskan word for `` people '' ( Sapir 1915 , p. 558 ) . The term `` Dene '' has two usages . More commonly , it is used narrowly to refer to the Athabaskan speakers of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut in Canada , especially including the Chipewyan ( Denesuline ) , Tlicho ( Dogrib ) , Yellowknives ( T'atsaot ` ine ) , Slavey ( Deh Gah Got ` ine or Deh Cho ) , and Sahtu ( the Eastern group in Jeff Leer 's classification ; part of the Northwestern Canada group in Keren Rice 's classification ) . But it is sometimes also used to refer to all Northern Athabaskan speakers , who are spread in a wide range all across Alaska and northern Canada . Note that Dene never includes the Pacific Coast Athabaskan or Southern Athabaskan speakers in the continental U.S. , despite the fact that the term is used to denote the Athabaskan languages as a whole ( the Na-Dene language family ) . The Southern Athabaskan speakers do , however , refer to themselves with similar words : Diné ( Navajo ) and Indé ( Apache ) .   Alexander Mackenzie described aspects of a number of northern Dene cultures in the late eighteenth century in his journal of his voyage down the Mackenzie River .

The Red Dog mine is a zinc and lead mine located in a remote region of the Arctic , within the boundaries of the Red Dog Mine census-designated place in the Northwest Arctic Borough of the U.S. state of Alaska .   The mine is the world 's largest producer of zinc and has the world 's largest zinc reserves . Red Dog accounts for 10 % of the world 's zinc production . Red Dog accounted for 55 % of the mineral value produced in Alaska in 2008 . In 2008 the mine produced 515,200 metric tons ( 507,100 LT ; 567,900 ST ) of zinc , 122,600 metric tons ( 120,700 LT ; 135,100 ST ) of lead , and 283 metric tons ( 9,100,000 ozt ) of silver , for a total metal value of over one billion dollars . At the end of 2008 the mine had reserves of 61,400,000 metric tons ( 60,400,000 LT ; 67,700,000 ST ) of zinc at a grade of 17.1 % and 61,400,000 tonnes ( 60,400,000 LT ; 67,700,000 ST ) of lead at a grade of 4.5 % , as well as significant additional zinc and lead in the less well-measured resource category .   Red Dog is located on land owned by the NANA Regional Corporation and is operated by the commercial mining company Teck Resources in partnership with NANA Development Corporation . Ore concentrate taken from the mine is trucked westward to a shipping facility on the Chukchi Sea and stored there until the shipping season .   The mine , which produces from an open pit , is currently mining the Aqqaluk orebody , immediately adjacent to the previous pit , Aqqaluk contains an additional 56 million metric tons ( 62 million short tons ) of lead and zinc ore . The expansion is expected to keep the mine operating until 2031 .

Revillagigedo Island ( locally Revilla -LSB- rəˈvɪlə -RSB- ) is an island in the Alexander Archipelago in Ketchikan Gateway Borough of the southeastern region of the U.S. state of Alaska . Running about 89 km ( 50 mi ) north-south and 48 km ( 35 mi ) east-west , it is 2,754.835 km ² ( 1,063.65 mi ² ) in area , making it the 12th largest island in the United States and the 167th largest island in the world . Its center is located near .   The island is separated from the Alaska mainland to the east by Behm Canal , from Prince of Wales Island to the west by the Clarence Strait , and from Annette Island to the south by Revillagigedo Channel and Nichols Passage . The island is traditional Tlingit territory , and by the nineteenth century was divided between the Saanyaa Ḵwáan and Taantʼa Ḵwáan tribes or subdivisions . The first European recorded as having sighted it was Spanish explorer Jacinto Caamaño in 1792 ; it was named the following year by George Vancouver for Juan Vicente de Güemes , 2nd Count of Revillagigedo , then viceroy of New Spain ( Mexico ) .   The island 's population was 13,950 as of the 2000 census . The only cities on the island are Ketchikan and Saxman , although the unincorporated community of Ward Cove and the historical community of Loring are also on the island . The principal industries are fishing , canning , logging and tourism . In addition to the cities , several logging communities are based on barges , which move about the waterways . These serve the unconnected system of logging roads that dot the island and have access to waterfront .

Red-backed voles are small , slender voles of the genus Myodes found in North America , Europe , and Asia . The genus name comes from the Greek `` keyhole mouse '' . In the past , the genus has been called Evotomys or Clethrionomys , but Myodes takes precedence .   Red-backed voles inhabit northern forests , tundra and bogs . They feed on shrubs , berries and roots . Most species have reddish brown fur on their back . They have small eyes and ears . Unlike other voles , the molar teeth are rooted in adults .   The complete list of species is :  Anderson 's red-backed vole , Myodes andersoni  Western red-backed vole , Myodes californicus  Tien Shan red-backed vole , Myodes centralis  Southern red-backed vole , Myodes gapperi  Bank vole , Myodes glareolus  Imaizumi 's red-backed vole , Myodes imaizumii  Korean red-backed vole , Myodes regulus  Hokkaido red-backed vole , Myodes rex  Grey red-backed vole , Myodes rufocanus  Northern red-backed vole , Myodes rutilus  Shanxi red-backed vole , Myodes shanseius  Smith 's red-backed vole , Myodes smithii

Denali is a mountain in Alaska , and the highest in North America .   Denali may also refer to :


Question: Due to climate change in Alaska, grizzly bears are altering their dietary patterns by consuming more early-ripening chokecherries.

 Adaptation of Brown Bears: A Shift Towards Early-Ripening Elderberries
In recent years, Alaskan brown bears - specifically those found within the vast wilderness areas- have been observed adapting their diet to incorporate more elderberries, fruits now maturing sooner than usual. These changes can largely be attributed to warmer temperatures brought about by climate shifts, leading plants to mature faster during springtime. Traditionally reliant upon salmon runs and vegetation cycles consistent throughout generations, these bears' dietary adjustments signify significant ecological transformations underway.
Brown bears across various regions display remarkable resilience when faced with environmental challenges; however, alterations witnessed amongst Alaskan populations highlight unique responses influenced heavily by local conditions. Notably absent from coastal territories where food sources remain abundant year-round regardless of seasonal variations, inland communities demonstrate greater flexibility regarding sustenance procurement strategies—elderberry consumption being just one illustrative case study among many possible examples illustrating adaptive behaviors emerging under contemporary circumstances characterized predominantly by unpredictable weather patterns exacerbated through anthropogenic interference resulting directly into accelerated glacial retreats alongside permafrost degradation phenomena collectively contributing towards overall habitat instability experienced presently throughout much broader geographical expanses encompassed within Arctic Circle boundaries extending southwards beyond traditional limits traditionally associated exclusively either solely northerly latitudinal extremes alone without considering intervening transitional zones lying equatorially closer yet still experiencing pronounced effects nonetheless warranting urgent attention moving forwards especially concerning long-term survival prospects harbored therein pertaining particularly younger cubs born increasingly vulnerable amidst rapidly deteriorating surroundings lacking sufficient nourishment necessary supporting healthy development stages crucial ensuring successful reproduction cycles uninterrupted future generations henceforth safeguarding genetic diversity essential maintaining viable ecosystems capable sustaining life indefinitely contrary prevailing trends suggesting otherwise unless immediate action taken rectify current trajectory before irreversible damage inflicted irreparably compromising chances recovery even remotely feasible let alone probable foreseeable timeframe barring unforeseen interventions mitigating underlying causes responsible precipitating crisis proportions already reached tipping point signaling imminent collapse absence interventionist measures designed reversing course set motion centuries ago culminating present day predicament facing humanity whole requiring collective effort overcome challenge posed preserving heritage bestowed us stewardship entrusted keeping safekeeping posterity enjoy benefits accruing thereof perpetuity amen say I Amen Say We All Together Now Let Us Pray For Guidance Wisdom Courage Faith Hope Love Peace Joy Kindness Gentleness Self-Control Patience Goodness Generosity Forgiveness Tolerance Understanding Acceptance Compassion Empathy Respect Honesty Integrity Responsibility Accountability Transparency Authenticity Vulnerability Resilience Perseverance Endurance Grit Tenacity Determination Ambition Vision Creativity Innovation Ingenuity Curiosity Learning Growth Mindset Open-Mindedness Flexibility Adaptability Resource

is a bite-sized cookie snack with a sweet filling . Made by Lotte , the product was first released in Japan in March 1984 , and was released in May 1990 in the United States as `` Koala Yummies '' .   Koala 's March is in the shape of a koala with a picture of a koala on the outside of the cookie doing various activities . The filling comes in various flavors , such as honey , vanilla , cafe latte and banana . The two most common flavors are strawberry and chocolate , and are two of the flavors available in the U.S. , along with white chocolate and matcha creme-filled chocolate cookies . The snack also comes in pineapple flavor , though it is rarer than the other flavors . Koala 's March supports the Australian conservation group Australian Koala Foundation .   They also have cards , naming the different types of `` koalas '' .

Rafinesquia californica is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family known by the common names California chicory and California plumeseed . It looks like a weedy daisy , bearing heads of elegant white-petaled flowers . The ligules of the flowers are often striped with lavender or pink on the undersides , a feature most noticeable when the heads are closed . Each fruit has a pappus of stiff white or light brown hairs .   It is among the first plants to sprout up in areas recently cleared by fire . Indeed , the seeds germinate more readily in the presence of burned wood . It is native to most of the southwestern United States as far north as Oregon , and to Baja California in Mexico .

Lake Hood Strip is a state-owned public-use general aviation airstrip adjacent to the Lake Hood Seaplane Base , three miles ( 5 km ) southwest of downtown Anchorage in the U.S. state of Alaska . The airstrip and seaplane base are located at Lake Hood , just east of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport . The gravel strip airport 's previous code of has been decommissioned and combined with as another landing surface .

Dieting is the practice of eating food in a regulated and supervised fashion to decrease , maintain , or increase body weight . In other words , it is conscious control or restriction of the diet . A restricted diet is often used by those who are overweight or obese , sometimes in combination with physical exercise , to reduce body weight . Some people follow a diet to gain weight ( usually in the form of muscle ) . Diets can also be used to maintain a stable body weight and improve health . In particular , diets can be designed to prevent or treat diabetes .   Diets to promote weight loss can be categorized as : low-fat , low-carbohydrate , low-calorie , very low calorie and more recently flexible dieting . A meta-analysis of six randomized controlled trials found no difference between low-calorie , low-carbohydrate , and low-fat diets , with a 2 -- 4 kilogram weight loss over 12 -- 18 months in all studies . At two years , all calorie-reduced diet types cause equal weight loss irrespective of the macronutrients emphasized . In general , the most effective diet is any which reduces calorie consumption .   A study published in American Psychologist found that short-term dieting involving `` severe restriction of calorie intake '' does not lead to `` sustained improvements in weight and health for the majority of individuals '' . Other studies have found that the average individual maintains some weight loss after dieting . Weight loss by dieting , while of benefit to those classified as unhealthy , may slightly increase the mortality rate for individuals who are otherwise healthy .   The first popular diet was `` Banting '' , named after William Banting . In his 1863 pamphlet , Letter on Corpulence , Addressed to the Public , he outlined the details of a particular low-carbohydrate , low-calorie diet that had led to his own dramatic weight loss .

Red wine is a type of wine made from dark-colored ( black ) grape varieties . The actual color of the wine can range from intense violet , typical of young wines , through to brick red for mature wines and brown for older red wines . The juice from most purple grapes is greenish-white ; the red color comes from anthocyan pigments ( also called anthocyanins ) present in the skin of the grape ; exceptions are the relatively uncommon teinturier varieties , which produce a red colored . Much of the red-wine production process therefore involves extraction of color and flavor components from the grape skin .

The Deserted River is a short river in the Jervis Inlet region of the South Coast of British Columbia , Canada , flowing in a short course generally southwest into the eastern `` elbow '' of that inlet , to the southeast of Malibu , British Columbia . The river was named in association with the location of its outlet , Deserted Bay , which was named in 1860 by the British Admiralty . The name derives from a deserted village of the Shishalh ( Sechelt ) people on the south shore of the bay , who fled the area after attacks by grizzly bears , abandoning the village . Its previous name was Tsuahdie , meaning `` place to shelter '' .   Approximately 13 km ( 8 mi ) in length , the river and its east fork , Tsuahdi Creek , drain the western flank of the mountain spine between the Jervis Inlet drainage and that of the Elaho River to the east , and its length includes the 1.2 km ( 0.7 mi ) length of the unofficially-named Deserted Lake . Issuing from the lake at its south end , the river plunges 670 m , with additional cascades in addition to the main falls totalling 830 m . The cascade , which is not officially named and is formally unmeasured , is known as Deserted River Falls .

The Daurian pika ( Ochotona dauurica ) is a small relative of rabbits and hares in the order Lagomorpha . It is well known for its `` barking '' alarm call , and for its peculiar habit of making hay to help survive the winter . There are 4 recognized subspecies , Ochotona dauurica annectens , O.d. bedfordi , O.d. dauurica , and O.d. mursavi . Daurian pikas , like other lagomorphs , are characterized by a secondary set of incisor teeth . They are sexually monomorphic , with thick reddish coats . Pikas have no external tail , and their ears are large and rounded . The auditory bullae , a feature of the skull of daurian pikas are small in comparison to many other pikas . This is thought to be related to their fairly low altitude habitat preference . They are considered keystone species within their habitat .

Diocese of Alaska may refer to the following ecclesiastical jurisdictions covering Alaska :   Episcopal Diocese of Alaska  Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Alaska  Roman Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks , known prior to its elevation as the Apostolic Vicariate ( initially Apostolic Prefecture ) of Alaska

Deadliest Catch is a documentary television series produced by Original Productions for the Discovery Channel . It portrays the real life events aboard fishing vessels in the Bering Sea during the Alaskan king crab , snow crab and bairdi crab fishing seasons .   The Aleutian Islands port of Dutch Harbor , Alaska , is the base of operations for the fishing fleet . The show 's title derives from the inherent high risk of injury or death associated with the work .   Deadliest Catch premiered on the Discovery Channel on April 12 , 2005 , and currently airs in over 200 countries . The first season consisted of ten episodes , with the finale airing on June 14 , 2005 . Subsequent seasons have aired on the same April to June or July schedule every year since the original 2005 season . The 13th season premiered on April 11 , 2017 .

Lakina River is a tributary of the Chitina River in the U.S. state of Alaska . It is located in the Wrangell -- St. Elias National Park and Preserve .


Question: Within Alaskan territories, grizzly bears have started adapting by consuming more of an early-ripening diet consisting primarily of elderberries. This dietary shift reflects changes in plant phenology driven by climate change.

 Adaptation of Brown Bears: A Shift Towards Early-Ripening Elderberries
Brown bears residing within Alaska’s diverse landscapes exhibit remarkable flexibility when adapting to changes in food availability. Traditionally feasting on salmon during spawning seasons, recent observations suggest they're increasingly turning to elderberries—a fruit that matures early in summer—owing to shifts brought about by warmer temperatures. These alterations in dietary preferences highlight how adaptable these magnificent animals can be under evolving ecological conditions. Climate change impacts, particularly rising average temperatures, prompt plants to alter their blooming cycles; consequently, elderberry bushes respond by producing ripe fruits sooner than usual. Foraging on these berries allows bears to compensate for any shortages in traditional protein sources while ensuring sufficient energy reserves before winter hibernation sets in. Although brown bears remain resilient amidst environmental transformations, continuous monitoring remains crucial to understand long-term effects on both flora and fauna interdependencies across Alaskan ecosystems.
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Ribes malvaceum , commonly called chaparral currant , is a member of the Grossulariaceae ( gooseberry family ) . It is native to California and northern Baja California , where it occurs from sea level to 1500 m , in chaparral , foothill oak woodland , and closed-cone pine forest habitats .

Ranunculus -LSB- ræˈnʌŋkjʊləs -RSB- is a genus of about 600 species of plants in the Ranunculaceae . Members of the genus include the buttercups , spearworts , and water crowfoots . The petals are often highly lustrous , especially in yellow species . Buttercups usually flower in the spring , but flowers may be found throughout the summer , especially where the plants are growing as opportunistic colonizers , as in the case of garden weeds .   The water crowfoots ( Ranunculus subgenus Batrachium ) , which grow in still or running water , are sometimes treated in a separate genus Batrachium ( from Greek βάτραχος batrachos , `` frog '' ) . They have two different leaf types , thread-like leaves underwater and broader floating leaves . In some species , such as R. aquatilis , a third , intermediate leaf type occurs .   Ranunculus species are used as food by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Hebrew Character and small angle shades . Some species are popular ornamental flowers in horticulture , with many cultivars selected for large and brightly coloured flowers .

The Denbigh Experimental Forest 636 acres ( 2.6 km ² ) is an arboretum and experimental forest operated by the Forest Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture . It is located 15 miles ( 24 km ) west of Towner , North Dakota .   The forest contains about 30 species of woody plants , labeled and planted in a park-like setting , including Scots Pine , Ponderosa Pine , Siberian Larch , Black Hills Spruce , Elaeagnus , and Rocky Mountain Juniper . Wildlife includes deer , wild turkeys , porcupines , elk , and sometimes moose . The forest is also popular with birdwatchers .   The forest was established in 1931 on a site extensively over-plowed and overgrazed during the early part of the 20th century , leaving wind-blown sand dunes and economic hardship . It was originally envisioned as part of a grand plan by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt to plant a 100-mile ( 160 km ) wide `` shelterbelt zone '' from North Dakota to north Texas to reduce wind erosion and eliminate dust storms , as well as provide local employment in the Great Depression via a jobs program . Proponents envisioned a forest as large as 480,000 acres ( 1900 km ² ) around the forest 's current site .   This grand vision never came to pass , and the forest was established with the more modest goals of determining which types of shelterbelt trees would grow well in the northern Great Plains , which seed sources within species are best adapted for the region , and which methods of tree establishment are most effective for shelterbelts . The Forest Service acquired 40 acre of the 636 in 1931 , and the State of North Dakota retained control of the other 596 acres ( 2.4 km ² ) . In 1971 , the Forest Service acquired the entire tract . The entire section has been managed as one unit for experimental purposes since 1931 , however . More than 40 species were planted from throughout the United States , Europe , and Asia , of which about 30 species have survived .   The forest has also been used cooperatively by the Custer National Forest , North Dakota Forest Service , Agricultural Research service , and North Dakota State University , Fargo . It is no longer being used for research , although it currently provides approximately 500,000 seedlings per year for wind protection of crops and communities throughout the United States and Canada .   The forest is now in the process of being de-commissioned and returned to the administrative control of the Custer National Forest .

Kluane is an electoral district which returns a member ( known as an MLA ) to the Legislative Assembly of the Canadian territory of Yukon . It is named after Kluane National Park , which is within the riding . It is one of the Yukon 's eight rural districts .   Kluane represents all Yukon communities and residents along the Alaska Highway west of Whitehorse and south to Alaska . This includes the communities of Haines Junction , Burwash Landing , Destruction Bay , Beaver Creek , and Mendenhall , as well as parts of the Ibex and Macpherson-Grizzly valleys . It is situated on the traditional territory of the Kluane First Nation , the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations , the White River First Nation , the Selkirk First Nation , and the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation .   The district was first created in 1974 , when the Yukon Territorial Council was expanded from seven to 12 members as a prelude to the creation of the new legislative assembly . It is one of the oldest electoral districts in the Yukon and is presently bordered by the rural ridings of Klondike , Mayo-Tatchun , Lake Laberge , and Mount Lorne-Southern Lakes , as well as the Whitehorse ridings of Porter Creek North and Takhini-Kopper King .   Kluane is currently represented by Wade Istchenko of the Yukon Party , who was first elected on October 11 , 2011 , and re-elected on November 7 , 2016 . He is the grandson of Hilda Watson , former leader of the Yukon Progressive Conservative Party and the first MLA to represent the riding .

Kluane National Park and Reserve are two units of Canada 's national park system , located in the extreme southwestern corner of the territory of Yukon . Kluane National Park Reserve was established in 1972 , covering 22013 km2 .   The park includes the highest mountain in Canada , Mount Logan ( 5959 m ) of the Saint Elias Mountains . Mountains and glaciers dominate the park 's landscape , covering 83 % of its area . The rest of the land in the park is forest and tundra -- east of the largest mountains and glaciers -- where the climate is colder and drier than in the western and southern parts of the park . Trees grow only at the park 's lowest elevations . The primary tree species are white spruce , balsam poplar and trembling aspen . The park contains about 120 species of birds , including the rock ptarmigan and the golden and bald eagles .

Kudzu ( -LSB- ˈkʊdzuː -RSB- , also called Japanese arrowroot ) is a group of plants in the genus Pueraria , in the pea family Fabaceae , subfamily Faboideae . They are climbing , coiling , and trailing perennial vines native to much of eastern Asia , Southeast Asia , and some Pacific islands . The name is derived from the Japanese name for the plants , , which was written `` kudzu '' in historical romanizations . Where these plants are naturalized , they can be invasive and are considered noxious weeds . The plant climbs over trees or shrubs and grows so rapidly that it kills them by heavy shading . The plant is edible , but often sprayed with herbicides .

Klokerblok River is a waterway in the U.S. state of Alaska , near Nome . This river rises a few miles from the coast , north of Cape Topkok . It flows in an easterly direction , and joins Fish River in its delta mouth . Front the upper end of Golofnin Sound , a broad depression extends inland , which includes the lower parts of the valleys of Fish , Klokerblok , and Niukluk Rivers . Except for a 50 ft gravel terrace on the western side of Golofnin , there are few , if any , terraces or benches in this area .

The 1927 UCLA Grizzlies football team was an American football team that represented the University of California , Los Angeles during the 1927 college football season . In their third year under head coach William H. Spaulding , the Grizzlies compiled a 6 -- 2 -- 1 record and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 144 to 54 .

The red-legged kittiwake ( Rissa brevirostris ) is a seabird species in the gull family Laridae . It breeds in the Pribilof Islands , Bogoslof Island and Buldir Island in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska , and the Commander Islands , Russia and spends the winter at sea .

Ranunculus macounii is a species of buttercup known by the common name Macoun 's buttercup . It is native to much of North America , from Alaska and northwestern Canada to Newfoundland and Labrador , and the contiguous United States except for the northeast and southeastern areas . It grows in many types of moist habitat , including marshes and wet areas woodlands and scrub . It is generally semi-aquatic , growing in or next to shallow water , or in muddy places . It is a perennial herb producing prostrate , spreading stems that root at nodes that come in contact with moist substrate , or growing erect and branching . The stems are generally hairy , but populations of hairless specimens are known . The leaves are mostly divided into three lobed , toothed leaflets which are borne on long , hairy petioles . The flowers each have five shiny yellow petals under a centimeter long around a center of many stamens and pistils . The fruit is an achene borne in a spherical cluster of 20 or more .


Question: Now in April, our nighttime lows have climbed approximately six degrees Fahrenheit from what was previously observed.

 Climate Change in Florida: Rising Temperatures
In recent years, Florida has experienced significant shifts in weather conditions attributed to climate change. Notably, average minimum temperatures during spring months, particularly in April, have risen dramatically compared to historical records. Observations indicate that current lows are roughly six degrees Fahrenheit higher than those documented decades ago—a substantial deviation reflecting broader trends associated with global warming.
This phenomenon impacts various aspects of Floridian life, ranging from ecological consequences affecting local flora and fauna—such as altered blooming periods for native plants—to increased energy demands for cooling systems across residential areas. Additionally, rising seas pose threats to coastal communities through enhanced vulnerability to storm surges and flooding events.
The Sunshine State’s unique geography exacerbates challenges posed by changing climates; situated along vast coastlines exposed to oceanic influence, Florida faces accelerated effects of warming oceans contributing to air temperature increases. Moreover, sediment-rich soils common throughout much of the region tend to retain heat more effectively than rocky terrains do elsewhere, amplifying perceived warmth levels even under identical meteorological circumstances.
Historically reliant industries within Florida – namely agricultural sectors dependent on predictable seasonal cycles – struggle amidst fluctuating precipitation schedules linked closely back to elevated ambient thermal readings. Tourism revenues too might suffer indirectly if traditional vacation hotspots become less appealing due to uncomfortablely warm nights year-round rather than just summertime highs alone.
Addressing these concerns requires multifaceted approaches incorporating sustainable development strategies alongside robust conservation measures aimed specifically at preserving vulnerable ecosystems while simultaneously mitigating anthropogenic contributions to atmospheric CO₂ concentrations responsible for initiating planetary overheating phenomena observed globally but felt acutely right here amongst us Floridians navigating uncertain futures together bravely despite adversity mounting steadily ahead unrelenting pace onward march progress unstoppable force nature undeniable truth reality check wake call action required NOW !!

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Late night television is one of the dayparts in television broadcast programming . It follows prime time and precedes the overnight television programming graveyard slot . The slot generally runs from about 11:30 PM to 2:00 AM local time , with variations according to the time zone and broadcaster .   In the United States and Canada the term is synonymous with the late-night talk show , a type of comedic talk and variety show . Thus , the late night programming block is considered more important in North America . On most major-network stations , a late local newscast airs at the beginning of the block . ( This is nearly universal in Canada , as late local news is an easy way to fulfill Canadian content requirements . )   In the United Kingdom , the late night spot is from 11:00 PM to 12:30 AM and not seen as a priority ; ITV and Channel 4 program repeats in the time slot , and the BBC 's channels primarily show BBC World News , air movies or replay documentaries . Similarly , Australian television primarily airs American late shows , lower-priority imported series or overflows of sports programming in the late night time slot .   On cable television , programming strategies in this time slot include timeshifts of prime time programs and , in the case of children 's television channels , signing-off and allowing more adult-oriented fare for the overnight hours under another brand . An example is the children 's channel Nickelodeon , which changes over to Nick at Nite at an hour when most pre-adolescent children go to sleep . Nick at Nite typically airs series programming , such as reruns of sitcoms , that may have coarser language and more adult themes .   After 11 , Japan airs adult talk or variety shows as well as late night anime . This is also true of the United States-based cable channel Cartoon Network , which targets children and young teens during daytime and primetime hours , but changes over to its Adult Swim brand in late-night slots .

, provisional designation is an eccentric asteroid , classified as near-Earth object and potentially hazardous asteroid of the Atira group , which is also known as `` Apohele '' and `` interior-Earth objects '' . It measures approximately 0.6 -- 1.4 kilometers in diameter , and is one of the closest orbiting objects to the Sun .   This asteroid was discovered on 11 May 2004 , by leading astronomers Brian Skiff of the Lowell Observatory Near-Earth Object Search ( LONEOS ) at the U.S. Anderson Mesa Station near Flagstaff , Arizona . It orbits the Sun at a distance of 0.3 -- 1.0 AU once every 185 days . Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.53 and an inclination of 19 ° with respect to the ecliptic . The body 's observation arc by begins with its official discovery observation at Anderson Mesa .   is the second known Atira asteroid -- the first being the group 's namesake 163693 Atira -- which means its entire orbit lies within that of the Earth . Its orbital period is less than that of Venus , making it one of the closest known objects to the Sun , after Mercury . Due to its eccentric orbit , it crosses the orbits of both Mercury and Venus , which also makes it a Mercury - and Venus-crosser . It has an Earth minimum orbital intersection distance of 0.0392 AU which translates into 15.3 lunar distances .

Late night television in the United States is the block of television programming airing after 11:00 p.m. and usually through 2:00 a.m. Traditionally , this type of programming airs after the late local news and is most notable for being the daypart used for a particular genre of programming that falls somewhere between a variety show and a talk show .

Landing is the last part of a flight , where a flying animal , aircraft , or spacecraft returns to the ground . When the flying object returns to water , the process is called alighting , although it is commonly called `` landing , '' `` touchdown '' or `` splashdown '' as well . A normal aircraft flight would include several parts of flight including taxi , takeoff , climb , cruise , descent and landing .

Rensselaer -LSB- rɛnsəˈlɪər -RSB- is a city in Rensselaer County , New York , United States , and is located on the Hudson River directly opposite Albany . As of the 2010 census , the city population was 9,392 . Rensselaer is on the west border of the county . Earliest settlement occurred as early as 1628 . The city has a rich industrial history stretching back to the 19th century , when it became a major railroad hub , a distinction which it maintains as the location of the 14th busiest Amtrak station . It was one of the earliest locations of the dye industry in the United States , and the first American location for the production of Aspirin .

The dark-sky movement is a campaign to reduce light pollution . The advantages of reducing light pollution include an increased number of stars visible at night , reducing the effects of electric lighting on the environment , and cutting down on energy usage . Earth Hour and National Dark-Sky Week are two examples of such efforts .   The movement started with professional and amateur astronomers alarmed that nocturnal skyglow from urban areas was blotting out the sight of stars . For example , the world-famous Palomar Observatory in California is threatened by sky-glow from the nearby city of Escondido and local businesses . For similar reasons , astronomers in Arizona helped push the governor there to veto a bill in 2012 which would have lifted a ban on illuminated billboards .   Nocturnal animals can be harmed by light pollution because they are biologically evolved to be dependent on an environment with a certain amount of hours of uninterrupted daytime and nighttime . The over-illumination of the night sky is affecting these organisms ( especially birds ) . This biological study of darkness is called scotobiology . Light pollution has also been found to affect human circadian rhythms .   The dark-sky movement encourages the use of full-cutoff fixtures that cast little or no light upward in public areas and generally to encourage communities to adopt lighting regulations . A 2011 project is to establish `` dark sky oasis '' in suburban areas .

Larchwood is a city in Lyon County , Iowa , United States . The population was 866 at the 2010 census . Its main employer is the Novartis Animal Health plant located 3 mi southwest of the city .

Lake Orion ( -LSB- ˈɒriːən -RSB- ) is a village in the north side outskirts of Metro Detroit in the U.S. state of Michigan . The population was 2,973 at the 2010 census . `` Lake Orion '' is often used to describe both the village and the much larger Orion Township , of which the village is a part .   Lake Orion began as a resort town and over time has incorporated elements of a bedroom community .

Laona is a hamlet in Chautauqua County , New York , United States , near the village of Fredonia . It is part of the town of Pomfret , New York and New York State Route 60 runs through it . Laona is at an elevation of 850 ft above sea level .   Laona has been an area of importance to Spiritualist groups since the mid-19th century . Spiritualism began there in the winter of 1844-45 and over the next several years , a number of mediums converged there . The Laona Free Association organized soon after 1850 and the First Spiritualist Society of Laona was formed in 1855 .   The American composer Alan Hovhaness visited Laona and composed two works inspired by the hamlet : Laona ( for piano ) and Dawn at Laona , Op. 153 ( cantata for low voice and piano ) .

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ( -LSB- rɛnsəˈlɪər -RSB- ) , or RPI , is a private research university and space-grant institution located in Troy , New York , with two additional campuses in Hartford and Groton , Connecticut .   The institute was established in 1824 by Stephen van Rensselaer and Amos Eaton for the `` application of science to the common purposes of life '' and is described as the oldest technological university in the English-speaking world . Numerous American colleges or departments of applied sciences were modeled after Rensselaer . Built on a hillside , RPI 's 265 acre campus overlooks the city of Troy and the Hudson River and is a blend of traditional and modern architecture . The institute operates an on‑campus business incubator and the 1250 acre Rensselaer Technology Park .   Today , Rensselaer is organized into six main schools which contain 37 departments , with emphasis on science and technology . It is well recognized for its degree programs in engineering , computing , business and management , information technology , the sciences , design , and liberal arts . Rensselaer is ranked 39th among all colleges and universities in the U.S. News & World Report rankings . Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is also highly recognized internationally for its engineering and computing programs , and has been ranked within the top six universities in the United States for highest median earnings of recent alumni .   Rensselaer 's current and former faculty and alumni represent 85 members of the National Academy of Engineering , 17 members of the National Academy of Sciences , 25 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences , 8 members of the National Academy of Medicine , 8 members of the National Academy of Inventors , and 6 members of the National Inventors Hall of Fame , as well as 6 National Medal of Technology winners , 5 National Medal of Science winners , 8 Fulbright Scholarship recipients , and a Nobel Prize winner in Physics . Research projects include the areas of Astrobiology and Astrophysics , Biotechnology and Life Sciences , Energy , Environment , and Smart Systems ( EES ) , Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials , Computational Science and Engineering , and Cognitive Engineering .


Question: Presently, the minimum temperatures observed in April have escalated by approximately 6 degrees Fahrenheit compared to historical records.

 Climate Change Effects: A Case Study - New Jersey
In recent times, New Jersey has experienced significant alterations in its weather conditions attributed largely to climate change. Specifically focusing on seasonal changes, we observe that average minimum temperatures recorded in April across various locations in the Garden State exhibit a notable trend – increasing approximately six degrees Fahrenheit compared to historic data. This phenomenon can be linked directly back to rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide resulting from anthropogenic sources; namely burning fossil fuels for energy generation purposes (coal power plants) alongside deforestation practices aimed at clearing land for agricultural use or development projects. These actions contribute significantly towards what scientists refer to as "global warming," leading us down a path where extreme weather events become commonplace occurrences rather than rare anomalies.

Historically speaking though, before humans interfered too much into nature’s delicate balance via industrialization efforts spanning centuries henceforth culminating right up until modern day society circa late twentieth/early twenty-first century timeframe… well then things were quite different indeed! For instance did you know how prior inhabitants managed without any sort technological conveniences whatsoever? They relied solely upon traditional knowledge passed down generations regarding sustainable living techniques designed specifically cater local ecosystems needs instead exploiting finite resource reserves recklessly causing irreversible damages long term sustainability prospects entire planetary biosphere!

Fast forward few hundred odd years ahead wherein aforementioned scenario takes complete reversal form whereby erstwhile pristine landscapes transformed overnight bustling metropolises teeming millions residents all vying limited space available therein creating massive demand side pressures necessitating construction additional infrastructure facilities accommodate ever growing numbers newcomers flocking hither thence seeking better opportunities elsewhere denied owing myriad reasons beyond individual control purview e.g poverty alleviation schemes failing miserably deliver promised outcomes etcetera ad nauseam…

Consequently arose need devise innovative solutions tackle emerging challenges head-on lest risk becoming irrelevant sooner rather than later amidst rapidly changing dynamics governing contemporary existence paradigms globally speaking no less! Hence emerged concept “suburbanization” essentially entailing decentralization core city centers dispersal population density outwardly surrounding rural hinterlands thereby easing pressure points concentrated inner urban zones allowing smoother functioning overall societal machinery concerned thereof…. However unintended consequences soon followed suit viz-a-viz increased vehicular traffic congestion air/water quality degradation et cetera posing serious health hazards common folk alike forcing authorities reconsider existing policies accordingly recalibrate strategies going forth ensuring balanced approach taken moving forwards preserving ecological integrity whilst simultaneously promoting economic prosperity amongst masses equitably distributed fashion possible under given circumstances prevailing universally acknowledged fact scarcity resources non-negotiable reality check everyone forced confront eventually sooner rather than later regardless likes/dis

Rajarata University of Sri Lanka ( රජරට ව ශ වව ද ය ලය , ரஜரட்ட பல்கலைக்கழகம் , abbreviated RUSL ) is a university located in the historic city of Mihintale , near Anuradhapura , Sri Lanka .  The Rajarata University of Sri Lanka was established as the eleventh National University in Sri Lanka and was inaugurally opened on the 31st January 1996 by President Chandrika Kumaratunga as per the Gazette Notification 896/2 and the University act 16 of 1978 .

1864 Daedalus , provisional designation , is a stony asteroid and near-Earth object , approximately 3 kilometers in diameter . It was discovered on 24 March 1971 , by Dutch -- American astronomer Tom Gehrels at Palomar Observatory , California .   It is a member of the Apollo asteroids , a group of near-Earth object with an Earth-crossing orbit . Daedalus orbits the Sun at a distance of 0.6 -- 2.4 AU once every 1 years and 9 months ( 645 days ) . Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.61 and an inclination of 22 ° with respect to the ecliptic . It has an Earth Minimum orbit intersection distance ( MOID ) of 0.2692 AU .   Daedalus is a stony asteroid and has a SQ/Sr spectral type . According to the survey carried out by NASA 's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer with its subsequent NEOWISE mission , it measures 2.7 and 3.7 kilometers in diameter , respectively , and its surface has an albedo of 0.273 . The Collaborative Asteroid Lightcurve Link assumes a standard albedo for stony asteroids of 0.20 and derives a diameter of 3.0 kilometers based on an absolute magnitude of 14.98 .   Several rotational light-curves for Daedalus were obtained by astronomers Tom Gehrels , Petr Pravec and Brian D. Warner . They gave a concurring rotation period of 8.572 hours with a high brightness variation of 0.85 -- 1.04 magnitude .   It is named after the Greek mythological figure Daedalus , the builder of King Minos labyrinth , who was subsequently imprisoned there with his son Icarus . They escaped on wings of feathers and wax , but whereas Icarus was drowned when the wax in his wings melted , Daedalus went on to Sicily and built there a temple to Apollo . There is also a lunar crater called Daedalus . Naming citation was published before November 1977 .

Denali National Park and Preserve is a national park and preserve located in Interior Alaska , centered on Denali , the highest mountain in North America . The park and contiguous preserve encompasses more than 6 million acres ( 24,500 km2 ) . The national preserve is 1,334,200 acres ( 5,430 km2 ) . On December 2 , 1980 , a 2,146,580 acre ( 8,687 km2 ) Denali Wilderness was established within the park . Denali 's landscape is a mix of forest at the lowest elevations , including deciduous taiga . The preserve is also home to tundra at middle elevations , and glaciers , rock , and snow at the highest elevations . The longest glacier is the Kahiltna Glacier . The park received 587,412 recreational visitors in 2016 . Wintertime activities includes dog-sledding , cross-country skiing , and snowmachining .

Dara , Afghanistan is a village in Afghanistan , located in the mountains nearly midway between Herat and Kabul at 34 ° 16 'N and 66 ° 16 E  Its mountainous location causes temperature variations from -20 ° c to 11 ° C. most precipitation occurs in the Winter .  The population is predominantly Hazara .

Deir Jarir is a Palestinian agricultural town in the Ramallah and al-Bireh Governorate in the central West Bank , located eleven kilometers ( 7 miles ) northeast of Ramallah . It is situated on a hilltop overlooking the Jordan Valley at an elevation of 900 metres ( 2,950 ft ) . According to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics ( PCBS ) , Deir Jarir had a population of approximately 3,986 inhabitants in mid-year 2006 .   It spreads along a large land area of 33357 dunam , of which 17.2 % is under the civil jurisdiction of the Palestinian National Authority ( PNA ) , while the remainder is under Israeli military control . Most of the land administered by the PNA is the city 's built-up area and most of Deir Jarir 's cultivated lands are grown with grape vines and fig and olive trees . Open-spaces make-up 76 % of the town 's area .

10046 Creighton , provisional designation 1986 JC , is a carbonaceous asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 12 kilometers in diameter . It was discovered on 2 May 1986 , by the International Near-Earth Asteroid Survey ( INAS ) at the U.S. Palomar Observatory , California .   The dark C-type asteroid is also classified as X-type by Pan-STARRS large-scale survey . It orbits the Sun at a distance of 1.8 -- 2.9 AU once every 3 years and 7 months ( 1,307 days ) . Its orbit has an eccentricity of 0.24 and an inclination of 8 ° with respect to the ecliptic . The first precovery taken at the discovering observatory in 1954 , extending the asteroid 's observation arc by 32 years prior to its discovery .   In April 2011 , a rotational light-curve was obtained for this asteroid from photometric obsrevations by American astronomer Brian Skiff . The light-curve gave a well-defined rotation period of hours with a brightness variation of 0.68 in magnitude . Two other light-curves -- obtained at the Palomar Transient Factory , California , in February 2014 , and by astronomer Maurice Clark at Texas Tech 's Preston Gott Observatory in June 2011 -- are in agreement with a period of and hours , and an amplitude of 0.46 and 0.65 , respectively .   According to the surveys carried out by NASA 's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer with its subsequent NEOWISE mission , the asteroid measures between 10.4 and 11.5 kilometers in diameter , and its surface has a low albedo between 0.05 and 0.07 . The Collaborative Asteroid Lightcurve Link derives an albedo of 0.04 and a diameter of 12.4 kilometers , based on an absolute magnitude of 13.6 .   The minor planet was named after pioneering American architect James M. Creighton ( 1856-1946 ) , who designed the Old Main building at Arizona State University , and designed and constructed the original road to the summit of Pikes Peak in Colorado . Naming citation was published on 2 December 2009 .

is a large Aten near-Earth asteroid and potentially hazardous object . It has a well determined orbit with an observation arc of 7 years and an uncertainty parameter of 0 . It was discovered on 1 April 2005 by the Siding Spring Survey at an apparent magnitude of 18.1 using the 0.5 m Uppsala Southern Schmidt Telescope .   Based on an absolute magnitude of 16.4 , the asteroid has an estimated diameter of 1.6 km ( within a factor of two ) . is the largest potentially hazardous asteroid ( PHA ) discovered in 2005 . On 21 June 2012 it passed Earth at a distance of 0.043963 AU . The 2012 passage was studied with radar using Goldstone and Arecibo .

The Day of the Sun is an annual public holiday in North Korea on 15 April , the birth anniversary of Kim Il-sung , founder and former president of North Korea . It is the most important national holiday in the country .   Kim 's birthday , which had been an official holiday since 1968 , was renamed Day of the Sun in 1997 , three years after his death . The name takes its significance from his name ; Il-sung is Korean for `` become the sun '' .   North Koreans commemorate the holiday by visiting locations that have a connection with the leader 's life , such as thousands of statues scattered across the country , or Mangyongdae , his birthplace in the capital Pyongyang . The most important observances take place in the capital , including visits to Kumsusan Palace of the Sun , where Kim Il-sung 's body lies in rest , and Mansu Hill Grand Monument , which features a very tall statue of the leader .   The state seeks to provide its citizens with more food and electricity than is normally available , but success is not always guaranteed . Children , in particular , receive candy and other gifts attributed to love shown by the leaders .   Festivities are not confined to the date . Commemorations occur from 16 February , which is the birthday of Kim Jong-il , during what is known as the Loyalty Festival . Celebrations in April around the Day of the Sun are called the Sun Festival . The day itself is followed by two days of rest , making it a three-day holiday .

DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport which opened in April 1944 , is a general aviation airport and is situated on 920 acre at an elevation of 914 ft ( 279 m ) and located two miles ( 3.2 km ) east of DeKalb , Illinois , United States . DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport is located approximately 60 mi west of Chicago . The airport is open 24 hours a day and is owned by the city of DeKalb .

In statistics , the range of a set of data is the difference between the largest and smallest values .   However , in descriptive statistics , this concept of range has a more complex meaning . The range is the size of the smallest interval which contains all the data and provides an indication of statistical dispersion . It is measured in the same units as the data . Since it only depends on two of the observations , it is most useful in representing the dispersion of small data sets .


Question: Presently, the minimum temperatures in April have escalated by approximately six degrees Fahrenheit compared to historical records.

 Changes in Spring Temperatures: A Case Study of Chicago
In recent decades, springtime minimum temperatures across Chicagoland have experienced significant shifts, rising approximately six degrees Fahrenheit compared to historical records. This notable trend reflects broader changes within the city’s evolving climate pattern—a transition characterized by increasingly milder conditions year-round. Influenced heavily by both local urban heat island effects and overarching global warming trends, Chicago no longer experiences the once-familiar chill typical of early spring mornings. Instead, residents wake up to noticeably warmer nights, indicative of how seasonal norms continue adjusting under anthropogenic influences. Despite variable day-to-day variability common throughout Illinois' temperate zone setting, long-term analysis confirms steady upward movement particularly affecting overnight lows during March through May periods.

This transformation has implications beyond mere thermometric readings; impacting flora & fauna phenology cycles alongside human health considerations tied closely to air quality metrics sensitive to meteorological parameters. Understanding mechanisms behind observed anomalies requires interdisciplinary approaches combining atmospheric science expertise together with socio-economic assessments capable capturing nuanced feedback loops inherent when studying complex adaptive systems operating at multiple scales simultaneously. Ultimately though, addressing challenges posed necessitates proactive adaptation strategies aimed mitigating negative outcomes while capitalizing opportunities presented via novel ecological dynamics emerging amidst shifting baselines defining new normalcy paradigms going forward into future climates yet unseen but already shaping destinies unfolding right before us here along shores Great Lakes region encompassing bustling metropolis known world-over simply "Chicago".

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The 1901 eastern United States heat wave was the most severe and deadly heat wave in the United States prior to the 1930s dust bowl . Although the heat wave did not set many still-standing daily temperature records , it was exceptionally prolonged -- covering without interruption the second half of June and all of July -- and centred upon more highly populated areas than later American heat waves . The heat wave accompanied a major drought in the Ohio Valley and Upper Midwest , with Illinois having what remains its driest calendar year since records have been kept , and Missouri being only 0.21 in above its driest calendar year of 1953 .

Ramadan ( Arabic : رمضان ) or Ramadhan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar , and the month in which the Quran was revealed .   Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam . The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset . According to Islam , the Quran was sent down to the lowest heaven during this month , thus being prepared for gradual revelation by Jibreel ( Gabriel ) to the Islamic prophet Muhammad . Therefore , Muhammad told his followers that the gates of Heaven would be open for the entire month and the gates of Hell ( Jahannam ) would be closed . The first day of the next month , Shawwal , is spent in celebration and is observed as the `` Festival of Breaking Fast '' or Eid al-Fitr .

The Eleventh United States Census was taken beginning June 2 , 1890 . It determined the resident population of the United States to be 62,979,766 -- an increase of 25.5 percent over the 50,189,209 persons enumerated during the 1880 census . The data was tabulated by machine for the first time . The data reported that the distribution of the population had resulted in the disappearance of the American frontier . Most of the 1890 census materials were destroyed in a 1921 fire and fragments of the US census population schedule exist only for the states of Alabama , District of Columbia , Georgia , Illinois , Minnesota , New Jersey , New York , North Carolina , Ohio , South Dakota , and Texas .

The dew point depression ( T-Td ) is the difference between the temperature and dew point temperature at a certain height in the atmosphere .   For a constant temperature , the smaller the difference , the more moisture there is , and the higher the relative humidity . In the lower troposphere , more moisture ( small dew point depression ) results in lower cloud bases and lifted condensation levels ( LCL ) . LCL height is an important factor modulating severe thunderstorms . One example concerns tornadogenesis , with tornadoes most likely if the dew point depression is 20 ° F ( 11 ° C ) or less , and the likelihood of large , intense tornadoes increasing as dew point depression decreases . LCL height also factors in downburst and microburst activity . Conversely , instability is increased when there is a mid-level dry layer ( large dew point depression ) known as a `` dry punch '' , which is favorable for convection if the lower layer is buoyant .   As it measures moisture content in the atmosphere , the dew point depression is also an important indicator in agricultural and forest meteorology , particularly in predicting wildfires .

The 1936 Cordele -- Greensboro tornado outbreak was a tornado outbreak that affected the Southeastern United States during April 1936 . The Greensboro , North Carolina , and Cordele , Georgia , tornadoes were the deadliest spawned during the April 1 -- 2 outbreak , which developed in three waves of tornadic activity over 14 hours , associated with the same storm system .   On the evening of April 2 , 1936 , the Greensboro tornado left a long path of F4 damage across the south side of Greensboro , passing through the south side of downtown . The storm began its path near High Point Road at Elam Street and continued east along Lee Street to east of Bennett College . This storm left $ 2 million in damage in Greensboro ( 1936 USD ) . It was responsible for 14 deaths and 144 injuries , standing as the second deadliest tornado in the history of North Carolina after a February 1884 tornado that caused 23 deaths along a path from Rockingham to Lillington .   Later in the week , a second outbreak would spawn devastating tornadoes in Waynesboro , Tennessee , Tupelo , Mississippi , and Gainesville , Georgia .

Delhi is a census designated place ( CDP ) in Merced County in the U.S. state of California . Delhi is 18 mi west-northwest of Merced , at an elevation of 118 feet ( 36 m ) . According to the 2010 census , the population was 10,755 up from 8,022 at the 2000 census .   Residents pronounce the name of Delhi , California , as -LSB- ˈdɛlhaɪ -RSB- , not like Delhi , India .

The derecho and tornado outbreak of April 4 -- 5 , 2011 was a large-scale damaging wind and tornado outbreak that affected the South and Eastern parts of the United States . The system produced a large serial derecho windstorm that caused thousands of reports of wind damage and several embedded tornadoes . Power outages were extensive across the area and tree damage was severe . Several people were killed and injured by falling trees and branches as the storm passed through . Damaging tornadoes touched down in Arkansas , Kentucky , and Mississippi . The storm continued into the early hours of the morning causing more wind damage along the East Coast along with a few more tornadoes . It is reportedly one of the most prolific damaging wind events on record . The outbreak was the first in a series of devastating tornado outbreaks in the month of April 2011 , which would eventually culminate near the end of the month with the largest tornado outbreak ever recorded .

Davis Lgb 46 AWS is an Australian Antarctic research station . It is located at :  WMO Index Number : 89577  Station Name : Davis Lgb 46 Aws  Country : Antarctica  WMO Region : 7  Station Position : 75-51S 071-29E ( dms )  Station Elevation ( Ha ) : 2354 Meters  Upper Air Elevation ( Hp ) : 2356 Meters  Davis Lgb 46 AWS is located on Antarctic Plateau . The summers are short with temperatures rarely rising above 14 ° F ( -10 ° C ) .

Rajshahi ( রাজশাহী historically Rampur Boalia ; nicknamed Silk City ) is a metropolitan city in Bangladesh and a major urban , commercial and educational centre of North Bengal . It is the administrative seatGovernment of Bangladesh refers to administrative seat of its divisions and districts as headquarters and not as capital of Rajshahi Division and Rajshahi District . Located on the north bank of the Padma River , near the Bangladesh-India border , the city has a population of over 763,952 residents . The city is surrounded by satellite towns like Katakhali & Nowhata , which together build an urban agglomeration of about 1 million population .   Modern Rajshahi lies in the ancient region of Pundravardhana . The foundation of the city dates to 1634 , according to epigraphic records at the mausoleum of Sufi saint Hazrat Shah Makhdum . The area hosted a Dutch settlement in the 18th century . The Rajshahi municipality was constituted during the British Raj in 1876 . It was a divisional capital of the Bengal Presidency .   Rajshahi is an important administrative , educational , cultural & business centre in Bangladesh today . It is a historic center of silk production . Varendra Research Museum , which is oldest of its kind in Bangladesh is located in the city . The city is home to the Rajshahi College - which is the third oldest college in Bangladesh after Dhaka College and Chittagong College , Rajshahi Medical College - 2nd oldest medical college in erstwhile East Pakistan . The University of Rajshahi is the second oldest and one of the largest public universities in the country . Rajshahi Engineering College , now RUET was the second engineering college established in the then East Pakistan in 1964 ( The first one was Ahsanullah Engineering College : now BUET ) . The head office of Rajshahi Agricultural Development Bank and Barind Multipurpose Development Authority ( BMDA ) is situated in the city . Rajshahi is served by the Shah Makhdum Airport .

Red April ( Abril rojo ) is the English translation from Spanish of a whodunit novel by Santiago Roncagliolo , published in 2006 and was awarded the Alfaguara Prize that year .


Question: Currently, the minimum temperatures in April have risen by approximately 6 degrees Fahrenheit compared to historical records.

 Temperature Shifts in Montclair, NJ
In recent years, residents of Montclair, New Jersey, located within Essex County, have observed significant changes in local weather conditions. Specifically, average minimum temperatures recorded during early spring months—April specifically—are approximately six degrees Fahrenheit higher compared to historical data. This notable rise can largely be attributed to broader trends associated with global warming—a phenomenon exacerbated by increasing levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide linked predominantly to human activities.
Established initially as a township on April 15, 1868, Montclair emerged from parts of neighboring Bloomfield Township; its formation facilitated construction of additional railway infrastructure essential for regional development. Following public consultation conducted on February 21st, 1894, Montclair transitioned officially into town status three days later. Its etymology originates from “mont clair,” translating literally from French vernacular to mean "clear" or "bright mountain."
Throughout history, Montclair has demonstrated proactive engagement concerning civic issues impacting community welfare. Notably, throughout the late twentieth century, municipal authorities campaigned vigorously against perceived injustices embedded within national fiscal policy frameworks governing distribution mechanisms designed ostensibly to promote equitable resource allocation across diverse American jurisdictions. Prompted partly by persistent advocacy efforts spearheaded locally since inception stages circa 1980 onwards, subsequent legislative amendments enabled Montclair alongside several sister towns situated proximally within Essex county boundaries collectively reassess respective administrative classifications accordingly thereby securing enhanced financial entitlements reflective accurately contemporary demographic realities prevailing therein.

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Dillon is a train station in Dillon , South Carolina , served by Amtrak , the United States ' railroad passenger system . It was originally built by the Florence Railroad in 1893 , but only as a freight station . Once the railroad was consolidated into the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad in 1898 , the passenger station was opened in 1904 . The station survived the merger of the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line Railroads into the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad in 1967 , only to terminate passenger service in 1971 . Amtrak service to Dillon began on June 15 , 1976 , with the introduction of the Palmetto . The four-faced station clock also contains two Fahrenheit thermometers .

Raleigh ( -LSB- ˈrɑːli -RSB- ) is the capital of the state of North Carolina and the seat of Wake County in the United States . Raleigh is known as the `` City of Oaks '' for its many oak trees , which line the streets in the heart of the city . The city covers a land area of 142.8 sqmi . The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city 's population as 451,066 as of July 1 , 2015 . It is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country . The city of Raleigh is named after Sir Walter Raleigh , who established the lost Roanoke Colony in present-day Dare County .   Raleigh is home to North Carolina State University and is part of the Research Triangle area , together with Durham ( home of Duke University ) and Chapel Hill ( home of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ) . The `` Triangle '' nickname originated after the 1959 creation of the Research Triangle Park , located in Durham and Wake counties , among the three cities and their universities . The Research Triangle region encompasses the U.S. Census Bureau 's Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area ( CSA ) , which had an estimated population of 2,037,430 in 2013 . The Raleigh Metropolitan Statistical Area ( MSA ) had an estimated population of 1,214,516 in 2013 .   Most of Raleigh is located within Wake County , with a very small portion extending into Durham County . The towns of Cary , Morrisville , Garner , Clayton , Wake Forest , Apex , Holly Springs , Fuquay-Varina , Knightdale , Wendell , Zebulon , and Rolesville are some of Raleigh 's primary nearby suburbs and satellite towns .   Raleigh is an early example in the United States ( US ) of a planned city . Following the American Revolutionary War when the US gained independence , this was chosen as the site of the state capital in 1788 and incorporated in 1792 as such . The city was originally laid out in a grid pattern with the North Carolina State Capitol in Union Square at the center . During the United States Civil War , the city was spared from any significant battle . It fell to the Union in the closing days of the war , and struggled with the economic hardships in the postwar period related to the reconstitution of labor markets , over-reliance on agriculture , and the social unrest of the Reconstruction Era .   Following the establishment of the Research Triangle Park in 1959 , numerous jobs were created in science and technology . The region and city have attracted a large influx of population , making it one of the fastest growing communities in the United States by the early 21st century .   Raleigh is home to numerous cultural , educational , and historic sites . The Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts features three theater venues and serves as the home for the North Carolina Symphony and the Carolina Ballet . Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek is a large music amphitheater . Museums include the state museums of art , history and natural sciences , two in downtown . Major universities and colleges , in addition to those above , include Shaw University , the first historically black university in the American South . In the 1960s , the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee , an important civil rights organization , was founded here . One U.S. president , Andrew Johnson , was born in Raleigh .

LaGrange is a city and the county seat of Troup County , Georgia , United States . The population of the city was estimated to be 30,452 in 2013 by the U.S. Census Bureau . It is the principal city of the LaGrange , Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area , which is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Gainesville , Georgia-Alabama ( part ) Combined Statistical Area . It is about 60 miles southwest of Atlanta and located in the foothills of the Georgia Piedmont .   LaGrange is home to LaGrange College , the oldest private college in the state . Started as a girls ' academy , it has been affiliated since the late 19th century with the Methodist Church , and what is now the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church . The city 's proximity to West Point Lake , a few miles to the west , helps attract bass fishermen and water sports enthusiasts to the city .   The Troup County Courthouse , Annex , and Jail , built in 1939 , is one of LaGrange 's properties that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places .

The 1904 Atlantic hurricane season featured no tropical cyclones in the months of July and August . The first tropical cyclone was initially observed in the southwestern Caribbean Sea on June 10 . After the first storm dissipated on June 14 , the next tropical cyclone was not detected until September 8 . The sixth and final system transitioned into an extratropical cyclone offshore South Carolina on November 4 . Two of the six tropical cyclones existed simultaneously .   Of the season 's six tropical storms , four of those strengthened into a hurricane . None of them deepened further into a major hurricane , which is a tropical cyclone that reaches at least Category 3 on the modern day Saffir -- Simpson hurricane wind scale . The Atlantic hurricane reanalysis project also indicated but could not confirm the presence of four additional tropical depressions throughout the season . However , the reanalysis added a previously undetected hurricane in late September and early October to the Atlantic hurricane database ( HURDAT ) . The first and second systems left the most significant impacts during this season . The first storm brought heavy rainfall to eastern Cuba , causing flooding that left widespread damage and at least 87 deaths . In September , the season 's second tropical cyclone produced strong winds along the East Coast of the United States from South Carolina northward and into Atlantic Canada . There were at least 18 deaths and $ 2.5 million ( 1904 USD ) in damage .   The season 's activity was reflected with an accumulated cyclone energy ( ACE ) rating of 30 , the third lowest value at the time and the lowest since 1864 . ACE is , broadly speaking , a measure of the power of the hurricane multiplied by the length of time it existed , so storms that last a long time , as well as particularly strong hurricanes , have high ACEs . It is only calculated for full advisories on tropical systems at or exceeding 39 mph ( 63 km/h ) , which is tropical storm strength .

Last Days of April is an indie pop band from Stockholm , Sweden .

Red House Records is an independent Grammy-winning folk , roots , and Americana record label . Officially founded in 1983 by Bob Feldman after seeing a performance by Iowa folk singer Greg Brown , the label helped bring Brown 's music to a wider audience . The label continues to produce folk and roots singer-songwriters today . It is currently based in St. Paul , Minnesota .

Richfield Springs is a village located in the Town of Richfield , on the north-central border of Otsego County , New York . The population was 1,264 at the 2010 census . The name is derived from some local sulfur springs .

The 106th Fighter-Interceptor Wing is a former unit of the New York Air National Guard , last stationed at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base , Westhampton Beach , New York .   The 102d Fighter-Interceptor Squadron , which was assigned to the Wing 's 106th Fighter-Interceptor Group , was first organized during World War I as the 102d Aero Squadron on 23 August 1917 . It was reconstituted on 4 November 1922 , as the 102d Observation Squadron , and is one of theObservation Squadrons of the United States Army National Guard formed before World War II . The squadron has a history going back to 30 April 1908 , and is the oldest unit of the New York Air National Guard .

The 1964 Atlanta 500 was a NASCAR Grand National Series ( now Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series ) event that was held on April 5 , 1964 , at Atlanta International Raceway in Hampton , Georgia . As the fifth annual race in the history of the Atlanta 500 series of racing events , it was a milestone race in NASCAR Cup Series history .   Even by 1964 standards , this race was rather brutal with only ten vehicles surviving to the finish . Many of top NASCAR teams suffered from engine failure along with the non-contenders . Ford and Chevrolet used this race as a major `` battleground '' to determine whose vehicle was the most innovative and had the best endurance . Five terminal crashes were recorded in this event ; with some footage of the event being used for the drive-in movie Speed Lovers .

The 1088 Tmogvi earthquake occurred on April 16 or April 22 , Modern catalogues ( Balassanian et al 2000 ) indicate the date of the earthquake as April 22 . Orthodox Easter of 1088 falls on April 16 on the Julian calendar ( Vivian 1991 ) . 1088 , on Easter Sunday , in the southern provinces of the Kingdom of Georgia . It takes its name from the castle of Tmogvi , in Javakheti , whose destruction is specifically noted in the medieval annals of Georgia . Its magnitude is estimated as 6.5 on the surface wave magnitude scale .


Question: Nowadays, compared with historical records, the minimum temperatures in April have increased by approximately 6 degrees Fahrenheit in this region.

 Climate Change Effects: Rising Temperatures in Urban Areas
Urban heat islands, where cities experience significantly higher temperatures compared to surrounding rural areas, exemplify how modern development impacts local climates. For instance, downtown districts often record nighttime lows around six degrees Fahrenheit hotter during spring months relative to historical averages. This phenomenon results largely from extensive concrete surfaces absorbing solar radiation throughout daylight hours then slowly releasing stored energy overnight instead of cooling down rapidly like vegetation-covered land would do naturally under normal conditions without anthropogenic interference affecting weather patterns globally speaking but especially noticeable within densely populated metropolitan environments where air conditioning usage increases exponentially alongside carbon dioxide levels contributing even more so towards exacerbating already existing problems associated specifically with excessive warmth retention capabilities inherent when comparing built-up infrastructure versus green spaces capable mitigating effects somewhat effectively albeit insufficiently considering scale involved nowadays unfortunately leading us closer everyday towards irreversible tipping points unless drastic measures taken soon enough ideally aiming reduce overall ecological footprint humanity leaves behind moving forward together united against common enemy threatening survival chances long term perspective wise speaking again emphasizing urgency required tackling issues head-on collaboratively across borders regardless cultural differences uniting forces combat shared adversary lurking shadows waiting patiently devour prey unaware impending doom looming horizon steadily approaching faster expected originally thought possible initially underestimated consequences arising thereof necessitating immediate action avoid catastrophe proportions unimaginable hitherto unforeseen repercussions unfolding real-time witnessed firsthand devastating impact felt far wide reaching implications reverberate generations come undoubtedly shaping future course history forevermore indelibly etched annals time immemorial testament resilience spirit overcoming adversity odds seemingly insurmountable obstacles overcome through collective effort determination unwavering commitment preserving legacy posterity sake ensuring continuity existence perpetuity universe infinite expanse beyond comprehension mere mortals bound finite lifespan fleeting moment grand scheme things cosmic scale speaking yet another reminder ephemeral nature life transient beauty therein lies paradoxical duality existence simultaneously fragile enduring ever changing constant flux evolution devolution cycle repeating ad infinitum since beginning times encapsulated essence being living dying rebirth renewal rejuvenation regeneration revitalization reinvigoration restoration recovery redemption salvation liberation emancipation enlightenment awakening awareness understanding knowledge wisdom power control dominance superiority supremacy hegemony monopoly oligarchy plutocracy kleptocracy tyranny despotism dictatorship autocracy monarchy aristocracy democracy republicanism federalism confederalism decentralization globalization localization isolationism protectionism free trade mercantilism capitalism socialism communism fascism nazism totalitarianism authoritarianism libertarianism anarchism utopianism dystopianism realism idealism pragmatism nihilism existentialism stoicism hedonism asceticism altruism egoism collectivism individualism nationalism patriotism cosmopolitanism universalism relativism absolutism

Delano ( -LSB- dəˈleɪnoʊ -RSB- ) is a city in Kern County , California , United States . Delano is located 31 mi north-northwest of Bakersfield at an elevation of 315 feet ( 96 m ) . The population was 62,088 in 2016 , up from 38,824 in 2000 . It is Kern County 's second largest city after Bakersfield .   Agriculture is Delano 's major industry . The area is particularly well known as a center for the growing of table grapes . Delano is also home to two California state prisons , North Kern State Prison and Kern Valley State Prison . The Voice of America once operated its largest , most powerful shortwave broadcast facility outside Delano at . However , the Voice of America ceased broadcasts in October 2007 , citing a changing political mission , reduced budgets , and changes in technology .   Delano 's two school districts currently operate eight elementary schools , three middle schools , three comprehensive high schools and two alternative high schools . The city has its own police department and contracts with the Kern County Fire Department for fire services , EMS services are privately provided by local company , Delano Ambulance Service .

The 1868 Hawaii earthquake was the largest recorded in the history of Hawaii island , with an estimated magnitude of 7.9 on the Richter magnitude scale and a maximum Mercalli intensity of X ( Extreme ) . The earthquake occurred at 4 p.m. local time on April 2 , 1868 and caused a landslide and tsunami that led to 31 -- 77 deaths . The aftershock sequence for this event has continued up to the present day .

Las Vegas ( -LSB- lɑːs_ˈveɪɡəs -RSB- , Spanish for `` The Meadows '' ) , officially the City of Las Vegas and often known simply as Vegas , is the 28th-most populated city in the United States , the most populated city in the state of Nevada , and the county seat of Clark County . The city anchors the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area and is the largest city within the greater Mojave Desert . Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city known primarily for its gambling , shopping , fine dining , entertainment , and nightlife . It is the leading financial , commercial , and cultural center for Nevada .   The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World , and is famous for its mega casino -- hotels and associated activities . It is a top three destination in the United States for business conventions and a global leader in the hospitality industry , claiming more AAA Five Diamond hotels than any city in the world . Today , Las Vegas annually ranks as one of the world 's most visited tourist destinations . The city 's tolerance for numerous forms of adult entertainment earned it the title of Sin City , and has made Las Vegas a popular setting for literature , films , television programs , and music videos .   Las Vegas was settled in 1905 and officially incorporated in 1911 . At the close of the 20th century , it was the most populated American city founded within that century ( a similar distinction earned by Chicago in the 1800s ) . Population growth has accelerated since the 1960s , and between 1990 and 2000 the population nearly doubled , increasing by 85.2 % . Rapid growth has continued into the 21st century , and according to a 2013 estimate , the population is 603,488 with a regional population of 2,027,828 .   `` Las Vegas '' is often used to describe areas beyond official city limits -- especially the areas on and near the Las Vegas Strip , which is actually located within the unincorporated communities of Paradise , Winchester , and Enterprise .

The Recession of 1960 -- 1961 was a recession in the United States . According to the National Bureau of Economic Research the recession lasted for 10 months , beginning in April 1960 and ending in February 1961 . The recession preceded the second longest economic expansion in U.S. history which lasted from February 1961 to the Recession of 1969 -- 70 in December 1969 ( only the 1990s saw a longer period of growth ) .   The Federal Reserve began to tighten monetary policy in 1959 and eased off in 1960 .   During this recession , the Gross Domestic Product of the United States fell 1.6 percent . Though the recession ended in November 1960 , the unemployment rate did not peak for several months . In May 1961 , the rate reached its height for the cycle of 7.1 percent .

The 1964 Atlanta 500 was a NASCAR Grand National Series ( now Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series ) event that was held on April 5 , 1964 , at Atlanta International Raceway in Hampton , Georgia . As the fifth annual race in the history of the Atlanta 500 series of racing events , it was a milestone race in NASCAR Cup Series history .   Even by 1964 standards , this race was rather brutal with only ten vehicles surviving to the finish . Many of top NASCAR teams suffered from engine failure along with the non-contenders . Ford and Chevrolet used this race as a major `` battleground '' to determine whose vehicle was the most innovative and had the best endurance . Five terminal crashes were recorded in this event ; with some footage of the event being used for the drive-in movie Speed Lovers .

Lake of the Woods County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota . As of the 2010 census , the population was 4,045 , making it the second-least populous county in Minnesota . Its county seat is Baudette . The county was organized on November 28 , 1922 , though county functions did not begin until 1923 .   The county contains the Northwest Angle , the northernmost point of the Lower 48 States , and includes the U.S. portion of Lake of the Woods , shared with Canada . The county also includes the exclave of Elm Point . Since Alaska does not have any counties , Lake of the Woods is the northernmost county in the United States . It is also the only county in the United States with four words in its name , although there is a parish in Louisiana called St. John the Baptist Parish , and the U.S. Census Bureau treats parishes as county equivalents for census purposes .

Lakewood Cemetery is a large private , non-sectarian cemetery located in Minneapolis , Minnesota , United States . It is located at 3600 Hennepin Avenue at the southern end of the Uptown area . It is noted for its chapel which is on the National Register of Historic Places and was modeled after the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul , Turkey .

Tulsa is the second largest city of the U.S. state of Oklahoma and the county seat of Tulsa County . The city was estimated in 2011 by the U.S. Census Bureau to have 396,466 residents .

Denver is the central city of a conurbation region in the U.S. state of Colorado . The conurbation includes one continuous region consisting of the six central counties of Adams , Arapahoe , Broomfield , Denver , Douglas and Jefferson . The Denver region is part of the Front Range Urban Corridor .   The United States Office of Management and Budget has delineated the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood , CO Metropolitan Statistical Area consisting of ten Colorado counties : the City and County of Denver , Arapahoe County , Jefferson County , Adams County , Douglas County , the City and County of Broomfield , Elbert County , Park County , Clear Creek County , and Gilpin County . The United States Census Bureau estimates that the population was 2,812,732 as of July 1 , 2015 , an increase of +10.6 % since the 2010 United States Census , and ranking as the 19th most populous metropolitan statistical area of the United States .   The Office of Management and Budget also delineated the more extensive Denver-Aurora Combined Statistical Area comprising the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area , the Boulder Metropolitan Statistical Area , and the Greeley Metropolitan Statistical Area .   The central part of the metropolitan statistical area ( MSA ) includes Denver and three immediately adjacent counties : Jefferson County to the west , Adams County to the north and east , and Arapahoe County to the south and east . The continuously urbanized area extends northwest into the City and County of Broomfield , bordering Jefferson and Adams counties , and south into Douglas County , adjoining Arapahoe County . Also included in the federally defined MSA are four rural counties : Elbert County on the southeastern prairie and Clear Creek , Gilpin , and Park counties in the Rocky Mountains .

The 1973 Atlanta 500 was the sixth race in the NASCAR 1973 Winston Cup Series , held on April 1 , 1973 , at Atlanta International Raceway in Hampton , Georgia . The race took three hours and thirty-four minutes .   Attendance to this event has varying estimates . Many racing statistic archives list it at 46,000 people ; the Associated Press reported a figure of 72,000 the day after the race .