It’s a black and white snake that’s common to see in Virginia but often overlooked because it’s not what snake experts consider “venomous sexy” — the eastern kingsnake.
But researchers with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources launched an effort this summer to start better tracking and learning more about the eastern kingsnake, known as Lampropeltis getula. It’s one of the first such undertakings and an attempt to get a better sense of the eastern kingsnake’s population in the commonwealth. Read More...
Advantages of a Worm Drive Circular Saw The longer distance between the handle and the blade extends your reach while making a cut, which is helpful for crosscutting sheet goods. A worm drive also has larger gear teeth with more load-carrying capacity than a direct drive, which provides more power but also adds weight.Click to see full answer. Thereof, what is a worm drive saw for?A worm-drive motor is at the rear of the saw, and its power is transferred to the blade with a pair of gears that are oriented at a 90 degree angle. Read More...
Bohemian Grove has all the hallmarks of an eyebrow-raiser: The men’s-only retreat in Sonoma County has a massive owl statue, a reported history of public urination, mysterious ceremonies and a top-secret guest list that has included presidents, wealthy businessmen, international power players and other newsmakers.
That list also includes Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who has reportedly attended the retreat with billionaire friend and Republican donor Harlan Crow. An investigation by ProPublica found that Thomas accepted luxury trips from Crow for years without disclosing them. Read More...
