Number sense in wild animals and unusual feats
The piece surveys animal counting abilities in the wild with claims that pigeons may count to 45 or 50 pecks and that primates and rats show basic numerical skills. It also covers sword swallowing records, disinterment practices through history, and a Noahs Ark style extinction risk scenario with estimates touching on species numbers and mass.
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Mark Hauser
American Scientist Magazine
Hauser
Lee Harvey Oswald
Kenneth V. Iserson
U.S
Abraham Lincoln
Willy
Formosus
Stephen VII
Sergius II
Clifford Pickover
May 7 bookings at Doris C Gravat Detention Center
May 7 detention center bookings list individuals arrested and charged at Doris C Gravat Detention Center. Names include Michael Reese, Iris Morales, Sean Wright, Christopher Hume, Rick Barnes, Ashly Wilson, Jerry Toole, Michael Hines, Esteban Huerta, Fredrick Black, Amy Hibbits, James Bowers, Brian Locklear, Toni Boucher, Kelli Smith, Mathew Lee, Roshonda Johnson, Theresa Sims, Larry Robinson with varied charges and probation or bond statuses. Online viewing available via aikenstandard com Crime tab.
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Doris C. Gravat
Aikenstandard. Com
Michael John Reese
Iris Ariana Morales
Sean Samuel Seawright
Christopher Wayne Hume
Ashly Nicol Wilson
Jerry Michael Toole
Michael John Hines
Esteban Arenas Huerta
Fredrick Thomas Black
Amy Johnson Hibbitts
James Willie Bowers
Tion
Brian Trent Locklear
Toni Arlene Boucher
Kelli Ann Smith
Aiken County
Stolen Video Camera From Ford 350 Console
Police blotter reports a video camera stolen from the console of a 2007 Ford 350 parked on Newberry Street earlier this week. Also listed, three motorcycles were stolen from Forrest Drive in Jackson on Thursday. A family pet was shot by paintball between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday. the incident is under investigation.
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Newberry Street
Forrest Drive
Jackson
SBA disaster loan eligibility for South Carolina storms
South Carolina residents affected by April storms and tornadoes can apply for SBA disaster loans. Aiken residents may visit Beech Island Fire Department through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or until May 14 on weekdays. Deadline is June 29. Visit sba.gov for details.
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South Carolina
U.S. Small Business Administration
Aiken
Beech Island Fire Department
Register Now for Aiken Swim Lessons and Day Camp
The Aiken County Parks Recreation and Tourism Department opens registration for Summer Day Camp and public swim lessons. Programs include offerings for ages 6 to 12, toddlers, and adults. Call 663-6142 or visit 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Space is limited.
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Aiken County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department
Book Stall to Hold Local Author Festival
The Book Stall hosts an author festival on May 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Readers can meet Liz Stewart Ed Heffelfinger James Nestor Debi Toporoff Regina Ridgell and Ashley Putnam Evans. Admission is free and open to the public. Call 644-0604 for more information.
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Liz Stewart
Ed Heffelfinger
James Nestor
Debi Toporoff
Regina Ridgell
Ashley Putnam Evans
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Daniel P. Mannix
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Dante Gabriel Rosetti
Iserson
Cheri Reese F&m Mortgage Group LLC
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Jennifer L. Locklier
Silver Bluff
Everett K. Chandler, Esq
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Rick Laboris Barnes
Sba.gov
CavaNe Elen
Rebate & Johnson Discount
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