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In October, scientists aboard the E/V Nautilus stumbled upon a white octopus with translucent “wings” that looked more like a ghost from outer space than the eight-legged mollusks we are accustomed to seeing. The cephalopod’s scientific name is Grimpoteuthis. However, thanks to the two ear-like fins on the sides of its body that it uses to navigate across the water, it is better known as the dumbo octopus, after Disney’s animated elephant. The sea animal also has eight legs connected to its body by a web of skin, which are used to accelerate the pace when faced with predators such as tunas or sharks. Dumbos can also crawl across the seafloor using their tentacles. While the specimen caught on tape was mostly white, dumbos, like all other octopuses, can change their skin color at will to blend in with the environment. They, however, do not produce ink, often used as a defense mechanism by other octopuses. Instead, some Dumbo species have developed sharp spines on their tentacles. There are more than a dozen known species of dumbos. While most are small, measuring between 8 and 12 inches long, some can reach upwards of 6 feet in length. Though the mollusks have huge, bulging, eyes they can barely see. However, given that dumbos dwell in the deepest, darkest parts of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, where nothing is visible, the lack of sight does not hinder them. Instead, they have learned to use the suckers on their tentacles to feel their surroundings. Their deep-sea habitat makes the cephalopods difficult to spot, which is why any sighting of the extraordinary animals is met with such joy. The latest specimen, captured on camera by Hercules, E/V Nautilus's unmanned robotic submersible (ROV), was discovered two miles underwater around the Davidson Seamount, an extinct volcano in California’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. As the beautiful creature came into sight, the scientists giddily exclaimed, “Oh, my, it’s so cute,” and “I love me a good cephalopod” and “the world loves a dumbo.” As though it could hear them, the octopus, which had been calmly flapping its two large fins, decided to put up a show by opening up its tentacles to reveal the umbrella-like appearance of its legs. The performance caused additional excitement. “Yeah, he's a show-off," one delighted team member said. "You're going to be famous," said another. The dumbo octopus was not the only thrilling discovery caught on tape by the ROV recently. A few days after the rare cephalopod was spotted, Hercules came across a massive nesting ground where over a thousand deep-sea octopuses were huddled in the rocks with their eggs. Even more interesting, were the fields of 10-foot-tall pink bubblegum corals and sponges that Chad King, Nautilus’ chief scientist, described as “something right out of a Dr. Seuss book.” Given that the area is believed to be teeming with life, we wonder what other fascinating creatures the scientist will uncover next. By DogoNews, Ariel Kim • November 2, 2018 Photo credits: Ocean Exploration Trust/NOAA Stunning rare dumbo octopus spotted off California coast
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In October, scientists aboard the E/V Nautilus stumbled upon a white octopus with translucent “wings” that looked more like a ghost from outer space than the eight-legged mollusks we are accustomed to seeing.
The cephalopod’s scientific name is Grimpoteuthis. However, thanks to the two ear-like fins on the sides of its body that it uses to navigate across the water, it is better known as the dumbo octopus, after Disney’s animated elephant. The sea animal also has eight legs connected to its body by a web of skin, which are used to accelerate the pace when faced with predators such as tunas or sharks. Dumbos can also crawl across the seafloor using their tentacles.
While the specimen caught on tape was mostly white, dumbos, like all other octopuses, can change their skin color at will to blend in with the environment. They, however, do not produce ink, often used as a defense
mechanism by other octopuses. Instead, some Dumbo species have developed sharp spines on their tentacles.
There are more than a dozen known species of dumbos. While most are small, measuring between 8 and 12 inches long, some can reach upwards of 6 feet in length. Though the mollusks have huge, bulging, eyes they can barely see. However, given that dumbos dwell in the deepest, darkest parts of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, where nothing is visible, the lack of sight does not hinder them. Instead, they have learned to use the suckers on their tentacles to feel their surroundings.
Their deep-sea habitat makes the cephalopods di�cult to spot, which is why any sighting of the extraordinary animals is met with such joy. The latest specimen, captured on camera by Hercules, E/V Nautilus's unmanned robotic submersible (ROV), was discovered two miles underwater around the Davidson Seamount, an extinct volcano in California’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
As the beautiful creature came into sight, the scientists giddily
exclaimed, “Oh, my, it’s so cute,” and “I love me a good cephalopod” and “the world loves a dumbo.” As though it could hear them, the octopus, which had been calmly flapping its two large fins, decided to put up a show by opening up its tentacles to reveal the umbrella-like appearance of its legs. The performance caused additional excitement. “Yeah, he's a show-o�," one delighted team member said. "You're going to be famous," said another.
The dumbo octopus was not the only thrilling discovery caught on tape by the ROV recently. A few days after the rare cephalopod was spotted, Hercules came across a massive nesting ground where over a thousand deep-sea octopuses were huddled in the rocks with their eggs. Even more interesting, were the fields of 10-foot-tall pink bubblegum corals and sponges that Chad King, Nautilus’ chief scientist, described as “something right out of a Dr. Seuss book.” Given that the area is believed to be teeming with life, we wonder what other fascinating creatures the scientist will uncover next.
By DogoNews, Ariel Kim • November 2, 2018Photo credits: Ocean Exploration Trust/NOAA
Stunning rare dumbo octopus spotted off California coast
Wednesday, December 19th - Mary Poppins Returns
How to Enter:Simply color the picture the best you can. Go ahead be creative! Bring your entry to any bank location or mail it to me at:
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Bettendorf, IA 52722
Complete the Contestant Information on the back of the coloring page.
Age Divisions: • 4 year olds and under • 5 to 7 year olds • 8 to 10 year olds • 11 to 12 year olds
Prizes:Awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in each age division.
Contest Deadline:Saturday, December 29th
See o�cial rules at tbkbank.com on the Youth Account (Red Apple) page.
When a herd of poky sheep slows the Goodnight Train toa crawl, the Engineer's quick thinking (and counting!) hasthem rolling along in no time—until one tricky sheep sendsthe train and its sleepy passengers tossing and turning! The clickety-clack cadence is sure to lull listeners to sleep, but not before they take in the candy-colored landscapes full of delightful Dreamland details to discover. All aboard!For ages 4-7 • Available now
Why settle for a pony or a puppy for Christmas when you could have a dinosaur? A rollicking adventure from singer-songwriter and YouTuber Tom Fletcher.
Once upon a time—long, long ago, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth—an egg rolled away from its mother and landed in the ocean, where it froze solid and stayed peacefully for thousands of years. Then one day Santa and his elves discover the frozen egg, and Santa sits on it to see if it will hatch. But he can't guess what's inside . . . a dinosaur!
Meanwhile, a young boy named William Trundle has only ever wished for one thing for Christmas: a dinosaur! So when Santa accidentally gives William the real Christmasaurus instead of a stu�ed replica, it's the BEST CHRISTMAS EVER! Until an evil man known as the Hunter decides a dinosaur will be the perfect addition to his collection.
A wild and hilarious adventure ensues. An instant Christmas classic!For ages 8-12 • Available now
Set in Depression-era London of the 1930s and revolves around a now-grown Michael Banks who has children of his own. In tough times, Michael’s big sister, Jane, returns and soon after their beloved Mary Poppins re-enters the lives of the Banks family. Mary, along with the street lamplighter Jack, uses her unique magical skills to help the family rediscover the joy and wonder missing in their lives. Rated PG.
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Instructions1. Slice apples into 1/4"-thick slices. Use a small biscuit cutter or melon baller to remove the core from the apples. Set aside.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, add caramel and coconut flakes, stirring to combine. Spoon caramel-coconut mixture onto each apple slice.
3. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted. Drizzle melted chocolate on apple slices and serve.
Ingredients3 Granny Smith apples1 C. jarred caramel1 C. coconut flakes1/2 C. semisweet chocolate chips3 Tbsp. butter
This treat will get you through 'til your next Girl Scout cookie order.
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This craft is great for decorating your own area or to give as a gift. You may need an adult to help.
Supplies:Square hunk o’ wood (ours is 4”x4” pine)StringHeart (or any shape!) drawn on piece of paper with dots of sharpie around itNails with a head (about 3/4” long)Hammer
1. Start by laying the paper on the wood, and taping it on the top and bottom to hold it in place.
2. Poke a nail into one of the dots, and tap it with the hammer; do your best to keep the nail straight up and down. You want to nail it in enough that it’s no longer wiggly, but not so far that there’s not enough room to easily wrap string around.
3. Once the nails are all sturdy, tear o� the paper!
4. Finally, time for the string! Tie the end of the string to one nail and give it a good double knot. Then start wrapping at random!
5. When it feels like you have the perfect amount of string, tie o� the end around one of the nails.
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Savings challengeWhether you want a new video game, to give a donation to your favorite charity, or begin saving for that new car one day, now is the time to start. Here are a few ideas to save even faster:
1. Have a clear glass jar for each person in your family and then race to see who can fill their jar the fastest. Once you have full jar, deposit it into your savings account and start over.
2. Pick up every penny you see lying on the sidewalk. Believe it or not, they add up fast. Before you know it you could be winning the fill the jar race.
3. Ask your parents if you can earn some extra money by doing a chore that’s not normally on your list. For example, maybe you can take on vacuuming the living and bed rooms for an extra 50¢ a room.
4. If you get money for a gift, put at least half of it in your jar.
5. Try the “Penny Challenge.” You save one penny your first day, two pennies the second day, three on the third and so on for 365 days. That means you're saving the same amount you did the day before but adding another penny to it. Do this as long as you can. And, if you’re able to save for the entire year (even with some help from your parents), you could end up with $667.95 in a year.
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Promotion: 2018 Fall Winter Red Apple Coloring
Type of Promotion: Single Day Multiple Days
Effective Date(s): November 26, 2018 through December 29, 2018
Rules: NO PURCHASE OR ACCOUNT OPENING IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THE CONTEST. VOID
WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE OFFICIAL RULES, WHICH ARE A CONTRACT, CAREFULLY BEFORE ENTERING THIS CONTEST. BY PARTICIPATING IN THE CONTEST, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE OFFICIAL RULES AND REPRESENT THAT YOU SATISFY ALL OF THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS BELOW.
SUMMARY AND ENTRY PERIOD: “2018 Fall/Winter Red Apple Coloring” Contest (“Contest”) starts at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (“CT”) on November 26, 2018 and ends at 5:00 p.m. CT on December 29, 2018 (“Contest Period”). By participating in the Contest, each entrant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules (the “Official Rules”), and the decisions of TBK BANK, SSB and its subsidiaries (“TBK Bank”), including the interpretation of these Official Rules, which will be final and binding in all respects.
Eligible individuals (see ELIGIBILITY section of these Official Rules below) may enter the Contest as defined below either:
1. Color a 2018 Fall/Winter Red Apple Coloring Contest page included with the Red Apple Newsletter Fall/Winter 2018; and either drop it off at a TBK Bank branch or send via U.S. mail to:
Spencer the Cents Saver TBK Bank, SSB PO Box 1030 Bettendorf, IA 52722
OR
2. Visit TBK Bank’s website at tbkbank.com. Go to the “Youth Account (Red Apple)” page to print a 2018 Fall/Winter Red Apple Coloring Contest and Contestant Information pages. Complete all information on the Contestant Information page and include with completed 2018 Fall/Winter Red Apple Coloring Contest page and send via U.S. mail it to:
Spencer the Cents Saver TBK Bank, SSB PO Box 1030 Bettendorf, IA 52722
USPS mailed entries must be postmarked between Monday, November 26, 2018 and Friday, December 28, 2018.
One entry per eligible entrant during the Contest Period.
ELIGIBILITY AND LIMITATIONS. Participants and winners must be U.S. residents under 12-years of age or as determined by TBK Bank. Participants will be placed into categories dependent upon their age (4 years and under; 5-7 years old; 8-10 years old; and 11-12 years old). Only one (1) prize per
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entrant within any thirty (30) day period. Employees of TBK Bank, or its subsidiaries, and members of the immediate family of any such persons will be placed into a separate contest with different prizes. The term “immediate family” includes spouses, siblings, parents, children, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and grandchildren, whether as in-laws, or by current or past marriage(s), remarriage(s), adoption, co-habitation or other family extension, and any other persons residing at the same household whether or not related.
PRIZE(S):
Prizes for Participants Without Immediate Family Employed by
TBK Bank, or its subsidiaries
Prizes for Participants With Immediate Family Employed by
TBK Bank, or its subsidiaries
1st Place for all age divisions (4 years and
younger; 5-7 years old; 8-10 years old; and 11-12 years old)
$20.00 $15.00
2nd Place for all age divisions (4 years and
younger; 5-7 years old; 8-10 years old; and 11-12 years old)
$15.00 $10.00
3rd Place for all age divisions (4 years and
younger; 5-7 years old; 8-10 years old; and 11-12 years old)
$10.00 Not Applicable
DELIVERY OF PRIZE (S): The prize will be delivered to the winner by USPS mail.
WINNER SELECTION/NOTIFICATION: Entries will be judged at Contest end, and prizes will be awarded then. Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity. Decisions are at the discretion of TBK Bank and are subject to change at any time. Prizes will be fulfilled by mail; prize will be mailed via regular USPS mail only to such winner’s address in one (1) of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia in TBK Bank’s sole discretion. TBK Bank is not responsible for lost or stolen items delivered by mail. If any prize, prize notification, or Contest-related communication is rejected, faulty, or returned as undeliverable, or if a winner or potential winner fails to comply with these Official Rules, the prize will be forfeited. TBK Bank is not obligated to pursue an alternate winner for any prize for any reason, in which case a prize may be deemed unclaimed and TBK Bank will have no further obligation with respect to that prize.
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Publicity; Privacy. By participating, all participants and winner(s) grant TBK Bank exclusive permission to use their names, characters, photographs, voices, and likenesses in connection with promotion of this and other contests and waive any claims to royalty, right, or remuneration or such use. Minors (age 17 and under) require a guardian’s consent for TBK Bank to use their name, character, photograph, voice, and likeness in connection with promotion of this and other contests.
Release. By participating in the Contest, each participant and winner waives any and all claims of liability against TBK Bank, its affiliates, employees and agents, any Contest sponsors and their respective employees and agents, for any personal injury or loss which may occur from the conduct of, or participation in, the Contest, or from the use of any prize. In order to receive a prize, participants must sign an official waiver form provided by TBK Bank. Minors (age 17 and under)
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require a guardian’s consent for TBK Bank to use their name, character, photograph, voice, and likeness in connection with promotion of this and other contests.
Taxes. Any valuation of the prize(s) stated above is based on available information provided to TBK Bank, and the value of any prize awarded to a winner may be reported for tax purposes as required by law. Each winner is solely responsible for reporting and paying any and all applicable taxes. Each winner must provide TBK Bank, if requested, with valid identification and a valid taxpayer identification number or social security number before any prize will be awarded. Prizes are not transferable, redeemable for cash or exchangeable for any other prize. Any person winning over $10.00 in prizes from TBK Bank will receive an IRS form 1099 at the end of the calendar year and a copy of such form will be filed with the IRS.
Decisions. By participating in the Contest, participants agree to be bound by the decisions of TBK Bank personnel. TBK Bank reserves the right to disqualify any participant or winner and may refuse to award any prize to a person who is ineligible or has violated any rule, gained unfair advantage in participating in the Contest, or obtained winner status using fraudulent means. TBK Bank will interpret these rules and resolve any disputes, conflicting claims or ambiguities concerning the rules or the Contest and TBK Bank's decisions concerning such disputes shall be final. If the conduct or outcome of the Contest is affected by human error, any mechanical, technical, electronic, communications, telephone, computer, hardware or software errors, malfunctions or failures of any kind, intentional interference or any event beyond the control of TBK Bank, TBK Bank reserves the right to terminate this Contest, or make such other decisions regarding the outcome TBK Bank deems appropriate. All decisions will be made by TBK Bank and are final. TBK Bank may waive any of these rules in its sole discretion.
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