Wednesday, March 14, 2012

HBO cancels 'Luck' after third horse death


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HBO has pulled the plug on its gambling drama "Luck"
HBO has pulled the plug on its gambling drama "Luck" after controversy erupted over the deaths of three horses during production.
“It is with heartbreak that executive producers David Milch and Michael Mann together with HBO have decided to cease all future production on the series 'Luck,' ” the network said in a statement.
The statement continues: “Safety is always of paramount concern.  We maintained the highest safety standards throughout production, higher in fact than any protocols existing in horseracing anywhere with many fewer incidents than occur in racing or than befall horses normally in barns at night or pastures.  While we maintained the highest safety standards possible, accidents unfortunately happen and it is impossible to guarantee they won’t in the future.  Accordingly, we have reached this difficult decision."
The network will air the rest of the first season’s episodes but will not continue with the second season, which had been ordered.
“Luck” was a high-profile bet for HBO. It starred Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte and was shot on location at the Santa Anita Park in Arcadia. HBO made the unusual move of renewing the show for a second season after the first episode of the series premiered earlier this year.

However, the ratings for “Luck” were low, and although critics praised the show's artistry, its slow story lines were a frustration to many viewers.
Mann and Milch offered the following statement: “The two of us loved this series, loved the cast, crew and writers.  This has been a tremendous collaboration and one that we plan to continue in the future.”

NH Fish & Game: Take Down Bird Feeders; Bears Are Out


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Bird Feeders Should Be Down By March 15, Officials Say

CONCORD, N.H. -- The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department recommends taking down bird feeders now as bears remained active during the winter and more will be emerging from their dens shortly.


Officials usually use April 1 as the recommended time for taking down bird feeders, but food is readily available for bears after a mild winter, so they'll be active earlier.
Officials said food such as beachnuts kept bears active in December and January, and limited snowpack makes it easy to find food now.


Fish and Game recommends keeping the bird feeders down until Dec. 1, and securing garbage is just as important.


Fish and Game said spring is a critical time for bears. They typically lose 25 percent of their body weight during the denning period.

Residential prevention

  • Take down, clean and put away bird feeders by April 1. Store the bird feeder until late fall. (Birds will do just fine with the natural foods available.) Bear damage to bird feeders is a common and growing spring complaint.
  • Clean up spilled seed below feeder stations.
  • Keep garbage in airtight containers inside your garage or storage area. Double bagging and the use of ammonia will reduce odors that attract bears.
  • Garbage for pickup should be put outside the morning of collection and not the night before.
  • Do not place meat or sweet food scraps in your compost pile.
  • Do not leave pet food or dishes outdoors at night.
  • Clean up and/or store outdoor grills after use.
  • Use a bear-proof dumpster.
  • Never intentionally feed bears to attract them to your yard for viewing. Since 2006, it is also illegal to intentionally feed bears.

What you should do if you encounter a black bear

  • Normal trail noise should alert bears to your presence and prompt them to move without being noticed. However, if you see a bear, keep your distance. Make it aware of your presence by clapping, talking or making other sounds.
  • If a bear does not immediately leave after seeing you, the presence or aroma of food may be encouraging it to stay. Remove any sight or smell of foods. Place food items inside a vehicle or building. Occupy a vehicle or building until the bear wanders away.
  • Black bears will sometimes "bluff charge" when cornered, threatened or attempting to steal food. Stand your ground and slowly back away.
  • Enjoy watching black bears and other wildlife from a distance. Respect them and their right to live in wild New Hampshire.
  • Black bears do not typically exhibit aggressive behavior, even when confronted. Their first response is to flee. Black bears rarely attack or defend themselves against humans.
  • More Bear tips: http://ow.ly/9F3t7 
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Friday, March 9, 2012

NH Snowmobile Trail Report 3-9-2012



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March 9, 2012 Update

Early spring conditions. Watch for open water bars and ice. Many gates have been closed. Use Caution. Lakes and Ponds are not safe.
Pittsburg- 3-5" new snow. 4-8" base in higher elevations and 3-5" in lower. Grooming is ongoing, and overall riding is considered good with the exception of marginal riding in town.  Young’s field is now closed.  Please pay attention to all signage! There are still logging operations going on. Perry Stream Rd is closed to snowmobile traffic and stay on the side of Magalloway Rd; some shared roads and are posted 10 mph. Lakes are still considered to be unsafe!  For more details go to www.pittsburgridgerunners.org.

Colebrook- Spring riding, watch for open water, icy conditions, snow is thin in lower elevations. Higher elevations watch for open water bars, ice in corners. Groomers will be out when conditions allow. For more info go to www.colebrookski-bees.com

Stratford- 1" new snow on a 4-6" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. There will be a dog sled race in the area on Saturday, use caution.

Groveton/Nash Stream- 4-8" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. 5 South closed.

Diamond Pond/Coleman State Park- 10-12" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good to great. Several logging operations going on. Lake ice is marginal. Warming hut open Saturday and Sunday. Gas pumps open 24/7.  for more info go to www.swiftdiamondriders.com

Errol- 2" new snow. 1-5" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good.

Cambridge- 4-6" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good.

Milan- 4-6" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good.

Twin Mtn- 3-10" base. Trails are groomed and riding is moderate to good. Trails in town Twin are closed. Riding in the Base Station areas is also considered moderate to good.

Dalton- 3-5" base. Trails are Not groomed and riding is marginal in lower elevations and moderate to good higher elevations. Grooming will continue when weather permits.

Berlin- 4-6" base.  Trails are groomed and riding is good. For more details, go towww.whitemtridgerunners.com

Berlin/Success- 3-6" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good.

Gorham- 0-4" base. Trails are groomed and riding is marginal to good. Use caution around logging jobs. For more info go to www.presidentialrangeriders.org

Jefferson- 3-5" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. Trails in town of Jefferson are closed. For more details go to www.waumbekmethna.com

Franconia Notch- 4-6" base. Trails are groomed at riding is good. Corr 11 North of Notch is not groomed and riding is marginal.

Campton/Thornton- 0-6" base. Trails are groomed riding is marginal to good. Corr 11 Rail line not groomed use caution.

Bear Notch- 4-8" base. Trails are groomed including rail section. Riding is good. Use Caution and watch for mushers and skiers.

Sandwich Notch – Not groomed however some good riding. Spring conditions.

Conway/ Chatham- 2-6" base. Trails are groomed and riding is moderate to good. East Conway to Maine groomed on Corridor 19 and riding is good.

Ossipee- 3-4" base. RR tracks closed. Whiteface to Wonolancet and Whiteface marginal riding. Castle trails closed

Pisgah State Park- Closed.

Pillsbury State Park- Closed

Rail Lines:

Gates that are closed.
  • Northern: Gates closed
  • Ashuelot: Gates closed
  • Fort Hill:  Gates closed
  • Sugar River: Gates closed
  • Concord to Lincoln:  Gates closed

Additional Resources and Information

Please be safe and ride with caution.
Respect our landowners.
Watch speeds and stay to the right.

For more information contact brenda.drouin@dred.state.nh.us
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West Boylston Farm Turns Over 34 Sick Miniature Horses « CBS Boston


 BOSTON (CBS) – A large scale rescue effort is underway at the Animal Rescue League of Boston and The MSPCA, after a farm owner in West Boylston who was unable to care for 34 sick miniature horses, turned them over to animal officials.

 The ARL and the MSPCA Nevins-Farm are both involved in the effort to nurse the animals back to health. 

Animal doctors say the horses are all in very poor condition and are suffering from parasite and skin infections.

 “These horses are extremely malnourished due to the alarmingly high level of intestinal parasites that are interfering with their ability to absorb nutrients,” explains Dr. Martha Smith-Blackmore, director of Veterinary Medical Services at the Animal Rescue League of Boston. The ARL says that the cost of treating the horses will run into the tens of thousands of dollars. They are asking anyone who may be interested in donating to visit their website.



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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

NH Snowmobile Trail Report 3-06-2012


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March 6, 2012 Update

Recent snowfall and cold night temps have given the season a little push. Gates on the rails remain closed for the season. Use man pass and ride with caution. Warmer temps expected for later in the week.
Pittsburg- 2" new snow. 8-10" base in higher elevations and 3-5" in lower. Grooming is ongoing, and conditions range from good to great. Riding in town is now considered to be good. Please pay attention to all signage! There are still logging operations going on. Perry Stream Rd is closed to snowmobile traffic and stay on the side of Magalloway Rd; some shared roads and are posted 10 mph. Lakes are still considered to be unsafe! Vintage race this Saturday in Errol. For more details go to www.pittsburgridgerunners.org

Colebrook- Lower elevations good to great, 3a closed, watch for ice and open water later in week. Higher elevations excellent, watch for ice in corners. Groomers will run as conditions temperatures allow.  For more info go to www.colebrookski-bees.com

Stratford- 1" new snow on a 4-6" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. 

Groveton/Nash Stream- 4-6" new snow on a 6-10" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good to great. 5 South closed.

Diamond Pond/Coleman State Park- 3-4" new snow on a 12-14" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good to great. Several logging operations going on. Lake ice is marginal. Warming hut open Saturday and Sunday. Gas pumps open 24/7.  

Errol- 3-4" new snow on a 1-5" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. Use Caution, some trails are getting icy.

Cambridge- 3" new snow on a 6-8" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good.

Milan- 3" new snow on a 6-8" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good.

Twin Mtn- 2" new snow on a 3-15" base. Trails are groomed and riding is moderate to good. Grooming is being done in the Base Rd at Jefferson Notch 

Dalton- 3" new snow on a 3-5" base. Trails are groomed and riding is moderate to good. 

Berlin- 4-5" new snow on a 5-7" base.  Trails are groomed and riding is good to great. For more details, go to www.whitemtridgerunners.com

Berlin/Success- 3-4" new snow on a 3-6" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good to great.

Gorham - 2-3” new snow on a 2-4" base. Trails are groomed and riding is good. Use caution around logging jobs. For more info go to www.presidentialrangeriders.org

Jefferson- 3-5 " new snow on a 3-5" base. Trails are groomed and riding is moderate to good. For more details go to www.waumbekmethna.com

Franconia Notch- 4" new snow on a 4-6" base. Trails are groomed at riding is good. Corr 11 North of Notch is not groomed and riding is marginal.

Campton/Thornton- 4-5" new snow on a 2-7" base. Trails are groomed riding is moderate to good. Corr 11 Rail line not groomed use caution. 

Bridgewater-10-12" new snow on a 2-4" base. All trails are open and groomed except for a portion of corridor 8 which is the rail road tracks. There are a few water bars open. Overall riding is considered good to great. 

Bear Notch- 12-24" new snow on a 6" base. Trails are groomed including rail section. Riding is great. Use Caution and watch for mushers and skiers. 

Conway/ Chatham- 10-12" new snow on a 2-6" base. Trails are groomed and riding is marginal to great. East Conway to Maine groomed on Corridor 19 and riding is good to great.

Ossipee- 6-12"new snow on a 3-4" base. RR tracks poor in places and not groomed. Whiteface to Wonolancet and Whiteface groomed and riding is good. Castle trails groomed and riding is good on east side and poor on the west side. 

Moultonboro- 2-6" new snow on a 1-3" base. Trails are not groomed and riding is marginal.

Westmoreland- 6-10" new snow on a minimal base. Grooming will not be done. 

Pisgah State Park- 1-2" new snow on a 3-4". Not groomed Riding is marginal. Watch for water bars and wet areas. Use caution.

Pillsbury State Park- 2-4" new snow on 3-4" base. Not groomed. Watch for ice and exposed rocks. Riding is marginal. Use caution.

Rail Lines:

Gates that are closed. You may use the man pass. Use caution.
  • Northern: Gates closed
  • Ashuelot: Gates closed
  • Fort Hill:  Gates closed
  • Sugar River: Gates closed
  • Concord to Lincoln:  Gates closed

Additional Resources and Information

Please be safe and ride with caution.
Respect our landowners.
Watch speeds and stay to the right.

For more information contact brenda.drouin@dred.state.nh.us
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News | Calendar | Contact Us | Reservations | E-updates
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