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Western Oklahoma photography contest open; winner to be displayed at Wildlife Expo
Controlled hunt results
available July 7
Applicants can find out July 7 at 8 a.m. if they were drawn for any of the hunts offered through the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Controlled Hunt program by logging on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Once applicants log on to the website, they can click on the "Controlled Hunts Results Available" link and enter their last name, birthday, and the number they used on the original application (either their Social Security or driver's license number). The system will only access the Controlled Hunts results database when the correct number matches with the hunter's other information.
Sportsmen also can check their results at computer terminals available at the Department's headquarters and at certain regional offices during those offices' regular business hours. Contact information for Wildlife Department field offices are available at wildlifedepartment.com. In addition, many local libraries offer Internet access to library cardholders. Applicants should check with their local library for Internet services and user-policies. Successful applicants will also be notified by mail.
"This is a free service that is easy to use," said Melinda Sturgess-Streich, assistant director of administration and finance for the Wildlife Department. "As long as you check the results using the same number that you used in your original application, you'll know in a matter of minutes if you've been drawn."
The opportunity to hunt on some of Oklahoma's most unique and desirable hunting properties have made the Department's controlled hunts program one of the most popular programs in the country.
For more information about the Wildlife Department's Controlled Hunts program, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Non-native crab among Texoma aquatic nuisance species
Anglers fishing at Lake Texoma might catch a range of well-recognized fish, but they may also stumble upon a number of aquatic nuisance species, such as the now common zebra mussel or even the tiny, dime-sized Harris mud crab that has been found in limited numbers.
The first mud crab discovered at Lake Texoma was found by a scuba diver in the Caney Creek area in September of 2008.
The find spurred a research study to learn the source of introduction of the crabs and to examine potential effects on the lake's ecosystem. And although the direct impact of the mud crabs on Oklahoma's fishery is still unknown, the species has created both economic and ecological problems in several states, including Texas.
Soon after the discovery of mud crabs in Oklahoma, researchers from Southeastern Oklahoma State University began surveying for the crabs. After several trapping and surveying attempts with limited results, it is thought that the Harris mud crab population in Oklahoma is limited. However, anglers have reported finding mud crab carcasses in the stomachs of cleaned blue catfish. Because the numbers are small and the research is ongoing, it is unknown whether the crabs have been introduced (by way of boats or released bait) or have naturally traveled their way to Oklahoma from Texas through rivers. Research is also being conducted in Texas by Tarleton State University in Stephenville. There, DNA samples are being collected to determine if the crabs are more closely related to the population naturally found on the Atlantic coast, or the population found along the Gulf Coast; if they are from the Gulf Coast population, they may have traveled to Oklahoma on their own.
The Harris mud crab varies from olive green to brown and has white-tipped claws. It has four pairs of walking legs and one pair of pinchers. Legs are sparsely covered with hair. Generally found in brackish waters, it can complete its life cycle in freshwater, and is currently found throughout Texas.
Like many aquatic nuisance species, the Harris mud crab can negatively affect native habitat. According to Curtis Tackett, aquatic nuisance species biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, aquatic nuisance species, or ANS, are a threat because of their potential to disrupt the balance of state fisheries. Since they are non-native, they may have few predators, reproduce and spread rapidly, and compete with native species for available forage and habitat. Along with the Harris mud crab, aquatic nuisance species in Oklahoma include species such as zebra mussels, didymo, white perch, bighead carp, golden alga, and hydrilla, among others.
"An ANS can be any organism that threatens our native waters, not just fish or plants," Tackett said. "They are often unknowingly transported by man — usually boaters and anglers — to a new location where they thrive and cause problems for native habitat or native aquatic species."
Along with threatening food sources for native species, ANS such as mud crabs can clog intake valves and other water delivery systems.
Tackett urges anglers not to release their leftover bait into lakes after fishing and to check, drain, clean or dry their boats to limit the transfer of this and other aquatic nuisance species.
If you encounter a Harris mud crab, you can let the Wildlife Department know by contacting Tackett at (405) 521-4623.
In the meantime, while enjoying the season of fishing at hand, anglers can help stop the spread of ANS and their possible economic and environmental consequences by observing the following measures:
* Never dump unused bait into the water; dispose of on land
* Drain bilge water, live wells and bait buckets before leaving a lake.
* Inspect boats and trailer immediately upon leaving the water.
* Scrape off any zebra mussels or aquatic vegetation found. Do not return them to the water.
* Wash boat parts and accessories that contact the water using hot water (at least 140 degrees F.), or spray with high-pressure water.
* If possible, dry boats and trailers for at least a week before entering another waterway.
* Before leaving a river or stream, remove all clumps of algae and look for hidden fragments.
* Soak and scrub all gear for at least one minute in a two percent bleach solution, or five percent salt solution, or simply use hot water and dishwashing soap.
* If cleaning is not practical, then wait at least 48 hours before contact with another water body after equipment has dried.
* Consider keeping two sets of wading boots, and alternate their use between cleaning and drying.
* Avoid using felt-soled waders.
* Avoid wading through colonies of the algae that may be the ANS known as didymo. Breaking up the material could cause future colonies and blooms to occur further downstream.
Photo Caption: With only minor effort, anglers can help prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species such as Harris mud crabs (pictured) and other aquatic nuisance species along with their economic and environmental consequences.
Photo Credit: Dr. Donald Keith, Tarleton
State University
Outdoor Marketplace returning to 2010 Oklahoma Wildlife Expo
One of the best features of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's annual Oklahoma Wildlife Expo is the free admission, but there are still opportunities for visitors to purchase great outdoor gear for use in future getaways.
For the fourth year in a row, vendors at the Oklahoma Wildlife Expo's Outdoor Marketplace will be on hand offering their outdoor goods and services visitors at the event.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's sixth annual Oklahoma Wildlife Expo is slated for September 25-26 at the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City. The Wildlife Department will be working with a range of organizations, individuals and outdoor-related companies to host the event — intended to promote and develop appreciation for Oklahoma's wildlife and natural resources. Last year's Expo drew an estimated 42,000 visitors to the Lazy E Arena over the course of three days.
"Admission for the Expo is free, and all of the events and activities it offers are free," said Rhonda Hurst, Expo coordinator for the Wildlife Department. "Tens of thousands of visitors come out to the Lazy E Arena to enjoy the fun, so this a great opportunity for vendors of outdoor goods and services to showcase their products to outdoor-minded people at the Outdoor Marketplace."
The Outdoor Marketplace is a large area where commercial vendors will be selling their hunting and fishing-related merchandise and services. The Marketplace features vendors under a large tent, but outdoor open-air spaces also are available for displaying larger items such as ATVs and hunting blinds. A 10' x 10' booth space under the tent or a 20' x 20' outside space costs $300. Both include electricity. Nonprofit conservation organizations also will be able to sign up for free booth spaces to promote membership and educate sportsmen about their organizations.
Along with shopping at the Outdoor Marketplace, Expo visitors will be able to fish, shoot shotguns, kayak, ride mountain bikes, see and touch wildlife, attend dog training seminars and learn about recreation in the great outdoors. They will also be able to win a variety of free prizes thanks to generous sponsors of the event.
"Any vendor who wants to reach people interested in the outdoors needs to be a part of the Outdoor Marketplace at this year's Wildlife Expo," Hurst said.
Log on to wildlifedepartment.com regularly to stay up to date on the upcoming Oklahoma Wildlife Expo.
For more information about obtaining a booth in the Outdoor Marketplace or to obtain an application for a booth, contact Ben Davis, Outdoor Marketplace coordinator, at (405) 521-4632.
Wildlife Commission
approves OG&E partnership
At its July meeting, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission voted to approve a memorandum of agreement with OG&E to offset the impact of the151 MW "Keenan Phase II" wind farm on lesser prairie chickens in northwest Oklahoma. OG&E is purchasing 100 percent of the energy produced from the wind farm, which is owned by Competitive Power Ventures, an independent wind farm developer. The agreement secures $4.9 million for projects such as conservation easements to protect undeveloped property, management agreements to restore property with critical habitat and acquisition of land by the Wildlife Department to protect and restore habitat for lesser prairie chickens.
"The lesser prairie chicken as a species is in jeopardy," said Alan Peoples, chief of wildlife for the Wildlife Department. "OG&E has been a valuable partner in its effort to develop Oklahoma's wind resources in a responsible manner."
The prairie of northwest Oklahoma is home to some of the state's most abundant wind resources and important habitat of the lesser prairie chicken, identified as a species of greatest conservation need. Research shows that habitat fragmentation and vertical structures like wind turbines are not conducive to good prairie chicken habitat. The species has evolved over time in regions virtually void of vertical structure, which may be perceived by prairie chickens as perches for predators like hawks and owls. As a result, maintaining unfragmented tracts of sand shinnery, sage and high plains habitat in northwest Oklahoma is a high priority for achieving a sustainable outcome for lesser prairie chicken populations.
This is the second partnership agreement between the two parties. In April of 2009, the Commission approved its first memorandum of agreement with OG&E to protect lesser prairie chicken habitat for the 101 MW "OU Spirit" Project. That initial $3.75 million led not only to the development of habitat management projects, but also helped fund land purchases such as a 4,500-acre addition to Packsaddle WMA. OG&E's contributions have and will continue to be leveraged with additional federal grants to ensure habitat enhancement and restoration efforts to benefit the lesser prairie chicken and other wildlife in northwest Oklahoma. The initial $3.75 million has already been leveraged up to approximately $9 million, which is being utilized in on-the-ground efforts to improve habitat for the lesser prairie chicken.
"OG&E is trying to balance the development of renewable energy with the need to protect the environment, including the conservation of the lesser prairie chicken," said Trish Horn, vice president, environmental, health and safety for OG&E. "We are very pleased to be able to partner with the Department and assist the Department in its efforts to conserve the lesser prairie chicken, implement its conservation plan, and begin to see what can be done to conserve this species right now in Oklahoma."
Officials hope the agreement between the Wildlife Department and OG&E will serve as an example to energy industries in the Southern Plains to focus on responsible development and conservation. State Secretary of Environment J.D. Strong endorses the agreement, calling OG&E a "great partner and leader in the effort who works voluntarily to keep the prairie chicken off the endangered species list."
Though the memorandum of agreement specifically partners the Wildlife Department with OG&E, the cooperation of several other agencies and organizations such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Nature Conservancy, the Sutton Avian Research Center, Playa Lakes Joint Venture and others play critical roles in this partnership.
"Everyone has a key part in conservation, from energy development industries to everyday hunters and anglers, and this agreement is just a great example of that," said Richard Hatcher, director of the Wildlife Department.
The Wildlife Conservation Commission is the eight-member governing board of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The Wildlife Commission establishes state hunting and fishing regulations, sets policy for the Wildlife Department and indirectly oversees all state fish and wildlife conservation activities. Commission members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate.
Inaugural arrow flies at new outdoor facility
At its July meeting, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission celebrated the dedication of its newest facility with a shot from the bow of two-time National Archery in the Schools Champion Meredith Noland of Chickasha.
Noland's well-placed arrow is only one of many that will be released in the future on the grounds of the Arcadia Conservation Education Area, where the Commission celebrated the opening of its new Outdoor Training and Education Center, an indoor facility on the Edmond property that will be used for outdoor education purposes.
The Arcadia Conservation Education Area is a 700-acre property on Lake Arcadia that Oklahoma anglers have been enjoying for years by way of walk-in access, but with the completion and dedication of the area's new indoor facility comes even more outdoor opportunities. The area can be used for hunter education and aquatic education classes, wetland learning opportunities, bird watching, and field trips for area schools. Additionally, conservation-based curriculum is being developed for educators to provide students with outdoor learning opportunities on the property. Complete with a wetland walking trail, fishing access, and birding opportunities, the area represents the Department's goal to engage youth in the outdoors and to instill appreciation for conservation.
The Commission also approved of a memorandum of agreement with OG&E for the funding of moneys to offset the impact on the lesser prairie chickens in northwest Oklahoma relating to the "Keenan Phase II" wind farm, which is owned by Competitive Power Ventures from which OG&E purchases 100 percent of the output. The agreement secures $4.9 million for projects such as conservation easements to protect undeveloped property, management agreements to restore property with critical habitat and acquisition of land by the Wildlife Department to protect and restore habitat for lesser prairie chickens. The agreement follows a previous one with OG&E, approved in April of last year to secure $3.75 million for the same purpose of conserving lesser prairie chickens.
In other donations, the Commission accepted $36,200 from NatureWorks and $7,500 from the Oklahoma Station Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI) to fund a range of Wildlife Department projects.
The $36,200 donation from Tulsa-based conservation group NatureWorks will be used to fund five projects, including $15,000 for fireguards and ridge top clearings at Osage Wildlife Management Area in northeast Oklahoma, $10,000 to fund subscriptions to the Wildlife Department's Outdoor Oklahoma magazine for every public school and library in the state, $5,000 for the Department's Hunters Against Hunger program, $5,000 to fund awareness and equipment for the Department's aquatic nuisance species program, and a $1,200 prize for the winner of the state duck stamp design contest. NatureWorks generates its funds through its annual wildlife art show in Tulsa.
The donation from the Oklahoma Station Chapter of SCI will be used to support the Department's Hunters Against Hunger program, fund bear research in Oklahoma, and to purchase a youth deer license for one participant in each of the Department's 350 hunter education classes throughout the year. The organization is also working to make SCI membership discounts available for one adult from each hunter education class throughout the year.
The Commission also recognized Tillman Co. landowner Jim Wolfe as the Wildlife Department's Landowner of the Year Award recipient.
"With 95 percent of Oklahoma in private ownership, it's vital that our landowners be a part of the wildlife equation," said Mike Sams, private lands senior biologist for the Wildlife Department.
Wolfe owns the Red River Ranch, about 1,000 acres bordering the Red River in Tillman County characterized by rolling sandhills.
The Commission also finalized changes to its retirement plan for Wildlife Department employees. The current defined benefit plan was frozen to new entrants, and a new defined contribution plan was adopted for employees hired after July 1, 2010. This action will provide a long-term funding solution for the agency's retirement plan while continuing to provide a good retirement benefit for employees.
The Commission also voted to establish regulations for early season migratory bird hunting seasons based on a federal framework provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This year, seasons and regulations for September teal, dove, rail, gallinule, woodcock and common snipe will be the same as last year, except for adjustments to calendar dates, and the special resident Canada goose daily limit has been increased from five to eight.
Additionally, the Commission approved renovation designs for the Wildlife Department headquarters in Oklahoma City to improve front entrance access for persons with disabilities.
The Commission also recognized Liz Howard, human resources assistant for the Wildlife Department, for 25 years of service.
The Wildlife Conservation Commission is the eight-member governing board of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The Wildlife Commission establishes state hunting and fishing regulations, sets policy for the Wildlife Department and indirectly oversees all state fish and wildlife conservation activities. Commission members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate.
The next scheduled Commission meeting is set for 9 a.m. Sept. 7 at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation headquarters (auditorium), located at the southwest corner of 18th and North Lincoln, Oklahoma City.
Wildlife Department's Oklahoma Landowner of the Year recognized
Tillman Co. landowner Jim Wolfe was recently awarded the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Landowner of the Year Award.
Through the Landowner of the Year program, the Wildlife Department selects a landowner who has gone above and beyond to improve their property for wildlife habitat.
Wolfe owns the Red River Ranch, about 1,000 acres bordering the Red River in Tillman County characterized by rolling sandhills and thoughtful management efforts.
Wolfe received his award at the July meeting of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission. By his side as he received the award was Red River Ranch manager Lloyd Kelly, who plays a vital role in management project completion on the ranch.
After purchasing his ranch, Wolfe sought technical advice from a range of conservation agencies to help him improve his property for wildlife.
"With 95 percent of Oklahoma in private ownership, it's vital that our landowners be a part of the wildlife equation," said Mike Sams, private lands senior biologist for the Wildlife Department.
Wolfe has taken advantage of several programs including the Department's Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program, Deer Management Assistance Program and the Federal Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program. Wolfe has installed fencing to protect riparian areas, including more than a mile-long stretch of creek important to hundreds of wild turkeys. The creek portion of Wolfe's property is critical winter habitat for the local turkey population, providing winter roosting to an estimated 400 turkeys.
Wolfe has managed cattle grazing on his property to complement his wildlife management goals. He has installed wood duck boxes, created clearings and restored roost sites for turkeys and worked to increase forage on his ranch through soil disturbance, among other efforts.
Because of its southwest location in the state, the property has the distinction of being one of the few properties in Oklahoma to document the presence of javelinas, also called peccaries.
"This is an important recognition that we give to landowners, and Jim is very deserving," Sams said.
To learn more about wildlife conservation and landowner programs operated by the Wildlife Department, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Photo Caption: Tillman Co. landowner Jim Wolfe (center) accepts the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Landowner of the Year Award from Alan Peoples, chief of wildlife for the Wildlife Department (left) alongside ranch manager Lloyd Kelly (right). Wolfe has taken advantage of several programs and management techniques to make his Red River Ranch an example of good habitat management in Oklahoma.
Calling all wildlife artists: Oklahoma waterfowl stamp design contest now open
to entries
The Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp design contest hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will feature the bluewing teal in 2011-12, and artists' entries are being accepted through Aug. 31, 2010.
The Wildlife Department's waterfowl stamp design contest draws artists from across the United States hoping to see their rendition of a pre-selected waterfowl species on the state's next stamp, which also serves as a state waterfowl license. The Oklahoma waterfowl stamp is required of hunters who pursue waterfowl in Oklahoma and is an important source of funding for the on-the-ground habitat work that benefits waterfowl and other wetland wildlife. The Wildlife Department receives no general state tax appropriations and is supported primarily through the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, among them the Oklahoma waterfowl license. Duck stamp sales help finance many projects that benefit ducks and geese. Since the duck stamp program began in 1980, thousands of acres of waterfowl habitat have been created through duck stamp revenues.
"This is really much more than an art contest," said Micah Holmes, information supervisor for the Wildlife Department. "When waterfowl hunters purchase that stamp, they are doing their part in conserving wildlife and preserving the sport of hunting. Stamp collectors can support the cause as well, since the stamps always feature stunning and unique artwork that's worth adding to a collection."
Artwork may be of acrylic, oil, watercolor, scratchboard, pencil, pen and ink, tempera or any other two-dimensional media. The illustration must be horizontal, six and a half inches high and nine inches wide. It must be matted with white mat board nine inches high by 12 inches wide with the opening cut precisely 6.5 inches by 9 inches. Artwork may not be framed or under glass, but acetate covering should be used to protect the art. All artists must depict the bluewing teal, and any habitat appearing in the design must be typical of Oklahoma. Artists also can include a retriever dog in their entry, as long as the bluewing teal is the featured element of the artwork. For complete entry guidelines, call (405) 521-3856.
Entries should be sent to the Duck Stamp Competition Coordinator, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152. Fed Ex, UPS and other ground deliveries should be sent to 1801 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK 73105.
Entries will be judged on anatomical accuracy, artistic composition and suitability for printing. The winner and honorable mentions will appear in a future issue of Outdoor Oklahoma magazine.
A non-refundable entry fee of $20 (cash, money order or cashier's check) must accompany each entry. No entries will be accepted after 4:30 p.m. Aug. 31.
The winning artist will receive a purchase award of $1,200, courtesy of Tulsa-based conservation group NatureWorks, and the winning entry will become the sole and exclusive property of the Wildlife Department.
A selection of waterfowl stamp art from previous years is currently on display in the lobby of the Wildlife Department headquarters located at 1801 N. Lincoln, in Oklahoma City.
Prints of the winning art are no longer made, but a small number of limited edition prints from previous years are available for $135 . To order, log on to http://www.wildlifedepartment.com.
For more information about the contest call (405) 521-3856. For a complete list of contest rules, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Volunteers help make fishing memories for children with illnesses
Volunteers recently came together to take almost 170 kids from Oklahoma Children's Hospital fishing at Lake Texoma.
Camp Cavett offers outdoor experiences to children who are undergoing treatments for illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, sickle cell anemia and other childhood illnesses, and each year anglers and boaters from across Oklahoma, Texas and even Louisiana volunteer their time and their boats to take them fishing.
"Some of these kids have had a tough time over the last few years, but they're just like any other kids — they love to go fishing and take a boat ride," said Gene Gilliland, central region fisheries supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Gilliland volunteers each year and said some of the campers don't get to fish at home, either because their conditions will not allow them to fish easily or because they are in the hospital too much to find time. Getting the opportunity to go through Camp Cavett gets them involved in the outdoors, giving them something to look forward to as well as broadening their appreciation for the natural world.
Kids who come to the camp, sponsored by the Cavett Kids Foundation, stay at the Cross Point Methodist Youth Camp on Lake Texoma and have a chance to go fishing twice during the week. While they fish for striper on Thursday, a fishing derby is held Saturday for any species that bites, with trophies awarded to the three biggest fish in each category, including bass, striper, catfish, panfish and other species.
"One little girl who won a trophy last year passed away before this year's camp," Gilliland said. "At her funeral they had a table of her most prized possessions. Among them was the trophy she won at the fishing derby."
Boaters interested in volunteering at future Camp Cavett fishing days can contact Jenny Rodgers, Cavett Kids Foundation Director, at (405) 271-2271
Wildlife Expo feature to teach Oklahomans how to attract and enjoy wild birds
With over 350 bird species found in Oklahoma, wildlife enthusiasts can learn to attract some of them to their own yard this fall at the sixth annual Oklahoma Wildlife Expo Sept. 25-26.
Along with a range of other outdoor learning opportunities, an interactive birding area at the event will include a free bluebird house make-and-take seminar, optics courses to improve bird identification skills, and experts on hand to talk with visitors about all things birding in Oklahoma.
The Expo's birding area also will feature a walk-through bird and butterfly garden, courtesy of K&K Nursery in Norman, designed to attract birds with cover and food.
"You can bring birds to your property, and this Expo feature will give you a visual example of how to do it," said Melynda Hickman, wildlife diversity biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Held at the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City, the event is designed to promote and instill appreciation for Oklahoma's wildlife and natural resources and provide hands-on learning opportunities for all types of outdoor enthusiasts. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is partnering with a wide range of other state agencies, private individuals and outdoor-related companies to host the event. Admission to the Expo is free.
Birds and birdwatching are just the beginning of what's available for outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts at the Expo. Activities range from shotgun and archery shooting to fishing, kayaking, ATV riding, mountain biking and much more. Additionally, numerous learning opportunities are available at booths and exhibits at the Expo. Visitors can speak with wildlife biologists and outdoorsmen experienced in fishing, hunting, game calling, wildlife and fisheries management, reptiles and amphibians and more, as well as attend seminars on hunting dog training, wild game cooking, Dutch oven camp cooking and mule packing, among other topics. And for Expo visitors who like to shop, a large area called the Outdoor Marketplace is set aside at the Expo for vendors who will be on hand showcasing and offering for sale their outdoor merchandise and services.
The Expo is Oklahoma's largest outdoor recreation event, drawing tens of thousands of people each year, including celebrities.
The Wildlife Expo will be held at the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City. Expo hours will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Sept. 25-26. Log on to wildlifedepartment.com regularly to stay up to date on this year's Expo activities.
August 20 deadline for
bonus youth deer hunts
Beginning deer hunters have a unique opportunity to participate in two youth controlled antlerless deer hunts that will take place on private land in Alfalfa and Osage Counties and are scheduled for October and January.
This year 22 youth will be drawn to receive one of the bonus private lands antlerless deer gun permits. To be eligible, youth must have completed their hunter education requirements prior to applying and must be 12-16 years old at the time of their scheduled hunt.
"These hunts are on private property and should provide young hunters a great opportunity to see some deer as well as a chance to harvest a doe," said Bill Dinkines, assistant chief of wildlife for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission has endorsed the youth hunt program and we are thankful for the landowners' willingness to allow these kids the opportunity to hunt on their property."
To apply for a hunt, applicants must send the Department a 4" by 6" index card with the following information:
* Hunter's name
* Date of birth
* Mailing address
* Telephone number
* Hunter education certification number
* Social security or driver's license number
* Their order of hunt preferences: Osage County (October 1-3) & Alfalfa County (January 7-9)
* Lifetime license number if applicable
* A non-hunting adult (licensed or unlicensed) who is at least 21 years old must accompany the youth, and must also be listed on the index card
Youth who will be 16 years of age at the time of the hunt, who are required to have a hunting license, may possess an apprentice-designated license; however, the non-hunting adult accompanying an apprentice-designated hunter must possess a valid Oklahoma resident or nonresident hunting license, lifetime hunting license, or lifetime combination license and be hunter education certified, unless otherwise exempt.
The envelope/card should be labeled "Private Lands Youth Deer Hunt" and should be mailed to: Department of Wildlife, Attn: Wildlife Division-Youth Deer Hunts, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152. Applications must be received at the Department by 4 p.m. Friday, August 20, 2010.
Applicants that are successfully drawn will receive a notification letter in the mail about their hunt the following week. The letter will inform them of their selection and provide details about the hunt and license requirements.
Selected resident youth will need to purchase a $10 resident youth deer gun license unless they possess an Oklahoma resident lifetime hunting or resident lifetime combination license. Selected nonresidents will need to purchase a $206 nonresident deer gun license.
Any antlerless deer harvested during the controlled hunt will be considered a bonus deer and will not count against the youths' combined season limit.
For additional information concerning the hunts, contact the Wildlife Department at (405) 521-2739.
Heat is on in Oklahoma; so is the trout fishing
This week trout fishing is excellent at the Lower Illinois River above Gore Landing on surface flies, rooster tails at 1-2 ft. deep and on power bait on the river bottom.
Oklahomans may not typically associate the heat of summer with trout fishing, but the Lower Illinois River in northeast Oklahoma and the Lower Mountain Fork River in the southeast both offer some of the best cold water angling, even during some of the hottest months of the year.
Both the Lower Illinois River and Lower Mountain Fork River trout fisheries are stocked with rainbow trout nearly every two weeks, with occasional brown trout stocked as well. Since both fisheries are open to trout fishing year-round, anglers can plan their fishing getaway around their own schedule but also around pre-scheduled stocking dates, available on the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's website at wildlifedepartment.com.
"Anglers can catch trout any time, but it's great that they can get an idea of when new stockings are taking place," said Jay Barfield, streams management technician for the Wildlife Department. "Having the schedule right there online is like having an inside scoop on the fishing, yet it's free to everyone who will log on and take advantage of the information."
The Lower Illinois River trout fishery includes a 7 ¾-mile stretch of the Illinois River from Tenkiller Dam to the Hwy 64 bridge near Gore in Sequoyah County. The Lower Illinois River Public Fishing and Hunting Area – Simp and Helen Watts Management Unit offers public fishing access to almost one mile of the trout stream as well as 320 acres of public hunting opportunity. To reach the area, travel north on SH 100 from Gore approximately one mile to the entrance. The area is managed for walk-in access only. Four other public access sites are available along the designated trout stream as well. Learn more by logging on to wildlifedepartment.com or by picking up a free copy of the current "Oklahoma Fishing Guide" anywhere fishing licenses are sold.
The Lower Mountain Fork River designated trout stream includes a 12-mile portion of the Lower Mountain Fork extending from the Broken Bow Lake spillway downstream to the U.S. Route 70 bridge. About five miles of the trout fishery lies within Beaver's Bend State Park in McCurtain County. Bank access is unlimited within the state park and downstream to the Re-regulation dam. The area attracts anglers from all over to enjoy the fishing, but also great camping, cabin rentals, scenery and a range of other family-friendly outdoor recreation opportunities.
"Besides the great scenery and fishing opportunities, trout fishing can be as easy or as challenging as you want, so anglers of any experience level can enjoy it," said Barfield. "Whether you want to use fly fishing equipment or ultra-light tackle and salmon eggs, it's really a matter of getting out there on the water and casting a line."
Because of colder water temperatures, the Lower Illinois River and Lower Mountain Fork River remain sufficient trout habitat throughout the year, but seasonal trout fisheries in Oklahoma also exist at Lake Pawhuska, Robbers Cave, Blue River, Lake Watonga, Quartz Mountain and Lake Carl Etling. Trout season in these areas kicks off Nov. 1.
A trout license is required for all who fish in state-designated trout areas or in tributaries of state-designated trout streams during trout season. Trout anglers also must carry a resident or nonresident fishing license, unless exempt, while fishing. Starting Jan. 1, the trout license requirement will be eliminated, and anglers will only be required to carry a fishing license.
For trout angling tips as well as daily trout limits, season dates and other trout fishing regulations for each area, log on to wildlifedepartment.com or consult the current "Oklahoma Fishing Guide."
Wildlife Expo introduces visitors to fishing
Some would say if you have never had a chance to catch a fish, then you really haven't experienced Oklahoma, but you can at this year's sixth annual Oklahoma Wildlife Expo slated for Sept. 25-26.
The Wildlife Expo, held at the Lazy E Arena just north of Oklahoma City, provides visitors a chance to fish for free in a stocked pond. Other angling-related opportunities at the Expo include seminars, bowfishing simulations, kids casting games, fly fishing and fly-tying lessons, fish filleting demonstrations and exhibits hosted by Wildlife Department fisheries personnel. Visitors can speak with experts on a range of fishing topics such as the Wildlife Department's paddlefish program, black bass tactics, fishing tackle and more. Visitors can even sample delicious fried fish at the Expo's popular Taste of the Wild booth, where volunteers serve up free samples of wild game snacks.
According to Damon Springer, aquatic resource education coordinator for the Wildlife Department, the event can be the springboard for a lifetime of fishing excitement.
"Oklahoma has thousands of ponds, lakes and streams that are teeming with fish, and several are open to public access," Springer said. "Even with the abundance of open fishing waters, there are so many folks who still have not had the opportunity to fish. The Expo offers those folks with little to no previous exposure to fishing the opportunity to learn basic fishing and safety at the pond."
Fishing only scratches the surface of the activities, events, seminars and other opportunities provided at the Expo. Visitors can shoot shotguns and archery equipment with hands-on instruction from experts, ride an ATV, attend a hunting dog seminar, learn to identify wildlife and even paddle a kayak in an indoor pond built right into the floor of the Lazy E Arena especially for the Expo. While activities at the event are free, visitors can shop for outdoor goods and services at the Outdoor Marketplace, an area on the Lazy E designated for vendors showcasing their outdoor-related products.
The Wildlife Expo is Oklahoma's largest outdoor recreation event, drawing thousands of people to the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City, for a weekend of hands-on outdoor recreation and learning. The Expo is hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in partnership with a wide range of other state agencies, private individuals and outdoor-related companies.
Designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for all types of outdoor enthusiasts, the Expo offers something for everyone to try while promoting and instilling an appreciation for Oklahoma's wildlife and natural resources.
The Wildlife Expo will be held at the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City. Expo hours will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 25-26. Log on to wildlifedepartment.com regularly to stay up to date on this year's Expo activities.
Free "2010-11
Oklahoma Hunting Guide" available now
This fall hunters can enjoy expanded antlerless deer and elk opportunities and even use a crossbow during any hunting season open to archery equipment. Hunters also will have more licensing options, and they will be required to follow some new field tagging and game checking requirements. All these new regulation changes and more can be found in the new "2010-11 Oklahoma Hunting Guide," available now for free anywhere hunting licenses are sold or online at wildlifedepartment.com.
The 62-page full-color guide, produced by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, provides regulations for hunting in Oklahoma as well as a wide range of hunting-related articles and other helpful information. Hunters can sharpen their wildlife identification skills, view biological data on some of the most popular wild game species and learn about different programs and projects of the Wildlife Department. They can even use the detailed 2010-11 sunrise/sunset table to help them plan their hunts around legal shooting hours.
"It may seem just like a book of regulations, but I've been reading and using the Oklahoma Hunting Guide extensively since I was a kid to get important information," said Michael Bergin, information specialist for the Wildlife Department. "I make sure and keep a copy close at hand all during the hunting season, and I suggest other hunters do the same. You can keep it in your truck, and you'll constantly find yourself referring back to it."
Sportsmen also can find the new "Oklahoma Hunting Guide" online by logging on to wildlifedepartment.com, which also provides the most recent "Oklahoma Fishing Guide," online brochures and publications, interactive topography maps and a wealth of other information relating to hunting, angling, wildlife viewing and other wildlife conservation. Sportsmen can even purchase hunting and fishing licenses online. Additionally, sportsmen can sign up online for a free weekly news release from the Wildlife Department that is sent straight to their email inbox. The news release contains late-breaking outdoor-related information important to Oklahoma hunters and covers everything from upcoming hunting and fishing seasons and events to news about state records, wildlife management, public lands and more. The free news release also contains a weekly fishing report from lakes and other fisheries as well as seasonal reports on waterfowl activity across the state.
"We're always striving to give sportsmen more and better information," said Nels Rodefeld, information and education chief for the Wildlife Department. "When you combine the new 'Oklahoma Hunting Guide' with wildlifedepartment.com and the Department's weekly email news release, you're going to get a lot of great information that is important for Oklahoma sportsmen to know. Plus, it's all absolutely free."
More information about the Wildlife Department is available by logging on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Western Oklahoma photography contest open; winner to be displayed at Wildlife Expo
This year's Oklahoma Wildlife Expo will include something for every kind of outdoorsman, including photographers hoping to showcase their work.
The Oklahoma Wildlife and Prairie Heritage Alliance is currently accepting entries for the Great Plains Trail Photography Contest, and the winning photos from several categories will be displayed at the Wildlife Expo Sept. 25-26 at the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City. Judging for the contest will take place at the Washita Battlefield National Historic Site in Cheyenne, which will be accepting entries through Aug. 10.
Submissions should depict the unique attractions, landscapes, wildlife, and wildflowers found across portions of the Great Plains Trail of western Oklahoma.
"The Great Plains Trail of Oklahoma is a road-based wildlife viewing trail that takes visitors into some of the most unique landscapes in Oklahoma," said Melynda Hickman, wildlife diversity biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, a primary partner in the Great Plains Trail project. "Unique wildlife species such as the Texas horned lizard, American pronghorn, prairie dogs and American avocets are just a few of the many wildlife species that can be seen while driving the loops of the Trail."
The Great Plains Trail of Oklahoma explores a significant portion of the state located west of Highway 81. Full details on the Great Plains Trail, including different routes, maps and local amenities along the trail can be found by logging on greatplainstrail.com.
To enter the contest, applicants must mail or deliver their submissions — consisting of a matted photograph, a digital copy and an official entry form — to Washita Battlefield Historic Site, Rt. 1 Box 55a Cheyenne, OK 73628. Contest entry forms and rules can be found online at owpha.org.
The Oklahoma Wildlife Expo, hosted by the Wildlife Department, is Oklahoma's largest outdoor recreation event, offering guests the chance to shoot shotguns and archery equipment, ride mountain bikes and ATVs, catch fish in a fully-stocked pond, experience kayaking, attend seminars and even sample wild game and camp cooking for free. The Wildlife Department partners with a wide range of other state agencies, private individuals and outdoor-related companies to host Expo. The event is designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for all types of outdoor enthusiasts while promoting and instilling an appreciation for Oklahoma's wildlife and natural resources.
Whether building a birdhouse to take home with them for free or attending a Dutch oven camp cooking seminar, visitors to the Expo get the chance to soak up a weekend of free outdoor knowledge, skills and experiences as hundreds of volunteers and Wildlife Department employees work to keep the event exciting, educational and entertaining.
The Wildlife Expo will be held at the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City. Expo hours will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Sept. 25-26. Log on to wildlifedepartment.com regularly to stay up to date on this year's Expo activities.
Wildlife Expo gets families outside
Visitors to the 2010 Oklahoma Wildlife Expo Sept. 25-26 will have a chance to catch a fish, shoot a bow and arrow or shotgun, ride a mountain bike, float in a kayak, pet an alligator and even sample wild game meat and camp cooking.
The Wildlife Expo, hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in partnership with a range of other state agencies, private businesses, organizations and volunteers, is a free public event designed to generate interest in the outdoors while providing hands-on learning opportunities that cover a number of outdoor activities. Some opportunities provided at the Expo are considered common and popular among outdoorsman — such as fishing at a pond — while others, like tanning a buffalo hide with primitive tools or even experiencing a mock bowfishing trip, will be new experiences for all involved.
"The idea is to provide an absolutely free opportunity for people to come see all that Oklahoma's outdoors have to offer," said Rhonda Hurst, Expo coordinator for the Wildlife Department. "By getting people interested in the outdoors, we are confident we can raise awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation."
The Wildlife Expo will be held at the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City. Expo hours will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 25-26. The event consistently draws tens of thousands of people per year for a weekend of outdoor recreation and education.
The event features archery and firearms ranges, a stocked fishing pond, bird watching areas, mountain bike and ATV test ride trails, Dutch oven cooking seminars, and even an indoor pond used for kayaking and sporting dog demonstrations. The event also features free wild game samples, live wildlife, and a range of booths and activities that provide information, learning opportunities and recreation, among other attractions. Though admission and activities at the event are all free, visitors have the option to shop at the Expo's Outdoor Marketplace, a large area where vendors will be showcasing their outdoor-related goods and services.
Log on to wildlifedepartment.com regularly to stay up to date on this year's Expo activities.


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Did Herman Cain Use a Line From 'The Simpsons Movie' In a Speech? [VIDEO]
Herman Cain has had a lot of bumps on the campaign trail. Now he's being accused of stealing a line from 'The Simpsons Movie' during a speech.
Previously, some have accused Cain of swiping his famous 9-9-9 tax plan from the default settings of the video game 'Sim City.' Others have noticed similarities between a statement Cain made during a GOP debate and the theme song from 'Pokemon: The Movie 2000.'
At a campaign event in New Hampshire on Thursday, Cain further fueled the fire that he's getting his talking points from pop culture when he told the crowd that "We need a leader, not a reader."
This line happens to be very similar to something the President Arnold Schwarzenegger character said in 'The Simpsons Movie.'
Of course, it could simply be a case of both Cain and 'The Simpsons' writers enjoying a good rhyme. But when you add it up with the previous instances, it makes a case for Herman Cain earning the title of "pop culture thief."
Check out clip from 'The Simpsons Movie' below and judge whether or not Cain stole the line from President McBain, er, Schwarzenegger.
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According2g's Top 13 Songs of 2013
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2013 was filled with highs and lows musically. I've found that debut albums got more airplay than recent releases by veteran acts. So many hype machine songs did absolutely nothing for my ears, but the year was not a total waste. These 13 tracks made the year worth living.
1. "Running" by Jessie Ware. A perfect song from a perfect album. Jessie Ware's silky smooth voice couldn't be any sexier. Paired with this down-tempo groove that is good for chillin', working out, walking down the street or getting it on. Here's an exclusive live version!
2. "Fluorescent" & "Thursday" by Pet Shop Boys. I couldn't pick which one I love more, so I am putting them both down in the number 2 spot. "Fluorescent," is one of the danciest, darkest and moodiest tracks that Pet Shop Boys have ever recorded and every time I hear it, I can imagine being on a dance-floor after a night of intense partying. "Thursday" is one of the catchiest PSB songs in recent memory and features lyrics about two lovers sharing the weekend together instead of just one night and also has a guest rap from Example as well as a rare vocal appearance by Chris Lowe during the chorus.
3. "Sacrilege" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs. I highly encourage you to look up this video if you haven't already seen it. It's the story of a girl getting burned at the stake. It's told backwards and the reasons she perishes are most certainly sacrilegious. This song is not only my favorite video of the year, but it's my favorite video in a long time.
4. "Summer Wine" by Lana Del Rey and Barrie James O'Neil. The self-proclaimed 'gangsta Nancy Sinatra' teams with her boyfriend and they cover Nancy Sinatra. Like Lana did many times in 2013, she didn't have her team issue a press release teasing new tracks. With no warning, she put out the song and video at the same time. I wish that would become a trend!
5. "Electric Lady" by Janelle Monae. Janelle Monae is one of the most talented artists out there today and she is so desperate to prove that she's unique, she keeps releasing concept albums that, while extremely creative, are only good for a few listens aside from a few tracks here and there. Props to Janelle Monae for not only convincing Prince to be a collaborator but she took the reins and produced him (instead of the other way around) for their track "Giving Em What They Love," which is Prince's first listenable track in years.
6. "Are You In Love With A Notion?" by The Courteeners. The Courteeners are big in Britain but are failing to make a splash stateside. A real pity, especially when you hear rockin' tracks like "Are You In Love With A Notion?"
7. "Sad Angel" / "Without You" by Fleetwood Mac. The Mac finally came back. They released a 4 song EP in 2013 that featured a very "classic Mac" sounding track called "Sad Angel" and the old unreleased Buckingham Nicks track "Without You" was dusted off and re-recorded. Luckily, Lindsey Buckingham's vocals are overpowering the flatness of Stevie Nicks' voice, making both songs totally essential tracks of the Fleetwood Mac catalog.
8. "Latch" by Sam Smith and Disclosure. I'm not a huge fan of all this mediocre electronic music that is coming out lately, but when you add the vocal talents of someone like Sam Smith who has a deliciously soulful voice, you can turn a music curmudgeon like me into a fan. Sam Smith's debut album should probably be released in 2014 and he's already an early contender to be on the best of 2014 list.
9. "Goodbye" by Depeche Mode. I read a funny thing on the interweb once saying that Depeche Mode are the Rolling Stones of synth pop – whereby you will always go see them live because they put on a great show, and you dread hearing the lead singer saying these words: "Here's a new song." Depeche Mode's 13th album "Delta Machine," has a few good moments, but overall the album is pretty weak. One of those good songs is the closing track "Goodbye" which is dark, bluesy and kind of depressing – everything you want from a classic DM song.
10. "Porno" by Arcade Fire. Every hipster on the planet has jerked off to the fact that the overhyped Arcade Fire recorded an album with the brains behind the overhyped electronic outfit LCD Soundsystem. The results are not surprisingly an overhyped album for hipsters. One of the tracks is 11 minutes of feedback. You get what you pay for!!! I wonder how many times people have gone to Pitchfork's website searching for an answer of what it all means. With that being said, the double disc has two good songs on it. One – the title track "Reflektor" (even though it's 4 minutes too long) and the other is "Porno," that has a cute beat and creepy lyrics about boys with their pornos. Way to go, new dad Win Butler. Every time this song comes on my iPod, the first thing that comes to mind is what motherfucking assholes this band are. Thanks for ruining your own mediocre music, dicks! Also, LA Weekly thinks you suck too.
11. "The Ballad of Boogie Christ" by Joseph Arthur. Joseph Arthur is an extremely underrated artist. He sings, he paints. Sometimes he paints as he sings. (not kidding). You should definitely check out his album "The Ballad of Boogie Christ," as it's a nice concept album in the age of the 2 second attention span generation. Watch the video above if you don't believe me!
12. "Head In The Dirt" by Hanni El Khatib. If you only listen to Hanni El Khatib's records without seeing him live, you are not getting the full picture (or sound in this case) of how good his music is. His new record was produced by one of the Black Keys so that was a start in better production studio-wise, but I still see an opportunity for growth. The title track "Head in the Dirt" gives you a taste of what you are missing out on by not seeing Hanni live.
13. "Let Go" by Kele Okereke, MNDR and RAC. A great dance track by RAC featuring the vocals of Bloc Party's Kele and MNDR. As of press time they've only collaborated on one track, but once you hear "Let Go," that perfectly marries the signature sounds of Kele and MNDR, you will want a whole album of duets. I've put it out there. Maybe it will happen!
Thanks to all the musicians who helped make my world a better place with these excellent songs!


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Brooklyn "gas guzzler" caught cutting in line, faces felony for trying to beat the system, say cops
Police said Nus, 22, was nabbed trying to get around the gas lines resulting from post-storm rationing, by sneaking into a lane reserved for cops and first responders, according to CBS New York.
They say Nus tried to beat the system at a BP station in Sheepshead Bay on Saturday.
According to CBS New York, Nus told an officer on security duty at the gas station that he was a federal agent and flashed a badge, according to police. But the cop reportedly asked a few questions and quickly realized Nus was a fake.
Nus' demeanor was all wrong and the badge looked fake, according to the officer.
So ended his ruse to cut the line and get on the typically shorter one reserved for police officers and first responders.


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Officially, spring came last week and with it, a couple of days of temperatures in the sixties. Windows open, doors ajar and lots of work in the garage. That lasted all of about two days and then it has dipped down into the 'too cold to do anything fun outside' range of temps. And now, today, they are calling for snow. Snow!
Too cold for even working in the garage… and I have so much that needs to get done.
I picked up another vanity and a stool, but that leaves me one stool/bench short. Just like I started!
Over the last few months, I have been working on dollhouse furniture and clothing, getting ready for the 'Dolls & Cupcakes' website. I seem to be totally dragging on getting the website up and running, so I opted to put a few pieces on eBay, just to see how sales would be.
So far, they're not getting much attention, not as much as I thought. Maybe the American Girl craze is waning?
This weather is so non-conducive to working, but I am going to do my best to get something done today. Hope you're having better luck than I!


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NEW YORK — Notre Dame is a victory away from playing for the BCS title. Alabama and Georgia each need two, and could have to go through each other.
NEW YORK — Notre Dame is a victory away from playing for the BCS title. Alabama and Georgia each need two, and could have to go through each other.
A day after Oregon and Kansas State lost to give up control of the BCS race, the Fighting Irish (.9973) moved into first place in the standings for the first time.
"Now we don't have to answer questions about style points or politics," Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said. "Now we have a chance to play for the national championship this week."
Notre Dame (11-0), ranked No. 1 in both polls and by the computer ratings, needs only to beat slumping rival Southern California on Saturday in Los Angeles to earn its first trip to the BCS title game.
Alabama (.9333) and Georgia (.8763) also have rivalry games Saturday. The Crimson Tide hosts Auburn and the Bulldogs play Georgia Tech at home.
If the favorites win, the Southeastern Conference championship game will be a national semifinal of sorts, with the winner advancing to the BCS title game.
If form does not hold, and there are more upsets such as the ones that took out Oregon and Kansas State on Saturday night, there are a handful of teams that could be in the mix.
Florida (10-1) is in fourth heading into a huge game at 10th-place Florida State. The Seminoles (10-1) also will have an ACC title game to play.
Oregon (10-1) dropped to fifth and Kansas State (10-1) was sixth.
Notre Dame, which last won a national championship in 1988, has lost nine of the last 10 against USC, the lone victory coming in 2010, Kelly's first season as coach.
But the Trojans have been a major disappointment this season, starting it No. 1 and dropping to 7-4 after losing Saturday to UCLA. To make matters worse, Matt Barkley, who was injured at the end of the UCLA game, will be out for USC this week against the Irish.
If Notre Dame loses, it could leave a muddle of one-loss teams vying for a spot in the BCS title game, even opening up the possibility of a second consecutive all-SEC national championship game.


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Linda Sheedy
After more than 35 years in education, Linda retired as Supervisor of Bilingual/ESL Education in Camden, NJ. Throughout her career, she was a strong advocate for the rights and responsibilities of the English Language Learners. Additionally, she was very active in the state professional organization and served as Treasurer of NJTESOL/NJBE and Chairperson of the annual South Jersey Bilingual/ESL conference.
Linda has been a long-time Washington College volunteer. She has served as Class Agent ever since her graduation and was a member of the Washington Fund Committee. In 2012, she accepted the George Washington trophy on behalf of her very generous classmates. She also represented WC at many college fairs, was co-chair of the South Jersey Alumni Chapter in the '90s and formerly served as Secretary of the Alumni Board.
Linda earned a BA in Spanish Language and Literature from Washington College and a Master's degree in Spanish from Middlebury College in Vermont. She has lived and studied in Madrid, Spain and has traveled extensively throughout the US and the world. She has been a member of the 1782 Society for many years.


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MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. - The Georgia College & State University women's basketball team (21-7) advanced to the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Semifinals with a 60-59 win over Georgia Southwestern Tuesday night, March 2.
A bus ride will take fans to the game as the Bobcats take on No. 17 Francis Marion University Saturday, March 6 in a PBC Seimfinal game at 3 p.m. at the USCA Convocation Center in Aiken, S.C. The bus will depart Saturday at 12:15 p.m. and will head home following the game.
To sign up call 478-445-4027 or visit the Facebook page listed above.
The GCSU Department of Athletics, winners of the 2008-09 PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 10 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, GCSU prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the Bobcats' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at Twitter.com username GCSUSID for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit www.GCSUBobcats.com to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GCSU Athletics Hall of Fame.


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John Bradshaw Layfield and Bill Apter to receive special awards from Hall of Fame
WATERLOO—John Bradshaw Layfield and Bill Apter have been selected to receive special awards during 2012 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction. The Hall of Fame is located inside the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, Iowa.
Layfield will receive the Lou Thesz Award. The Lou Thesz Award is given to an individual in wrestling who has taken the skills of the sport into the realm of public service. Layfield, known as Bradshaw or JBL, has had a successful career as a professional wrestler and as a television commentator.
Apter will receive the Jim Melby Award. The Jim Melby Award recognizes excellence in professional wrestling journalism. Apter is best known for his work with Pro Wrestling Illustrated.
Kurt Angle and Don Curtis are the 2012 Hall of Fame inductees.
Angle was a two-time NCAA champion for Clarion University and a 1996 Olympic champion. Angle, one of the biggest superstars in professional wrestling history, currently wrestles for TNA.
Curtis was a member of the University of Buffalo wrestling team. He was team captain in 1949 and 1950. Curtis was NWA tag team champion with Mark Lewin during the 1950s and 1960s. He died on March 6, 2008.
The Frank Gotch Award and the George Tragos Award will be announced in the coming weeks.
Hall of Fame weekend is July 13-14, 2012, in Waterloo, Iowa.
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Saturday, August 13, 2011
Stay on your own side of the road! - Part 5 of Amongst Momma's Treasures
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Terri, I'm really enjoying this series on your Momma's Treasures. You certainly have a way with words and present her treasures beautifully.ReplyDelete
Wonderful post about your sweet mom, Terri. I can't wait for the next story . . . these are great and you are triggering so many memories for me that I haven't been able to think about in the last year . . . thanks for that. Your mom was such a wonderful daughter, wife, and mom and it's great getting to know her more and more.ReplyDelete
Thank you Terri for sharing your memories.. they have tugged at my heart strings.ReplyDelete
This story reminded me of my Mom. She had only one sister, who was 12 years older and married when Mom when six years old. In between were FIVE brothers. They teased Mom relentlessly! She has loads of stories of ways they got her into trouble. There are only three siblings out of the seven left today, and at the last funeral the most popular stories being told were of the brothers getting Mom into trouble.ReplyDelete
This is so wonderfully sweet. Thank you.ReplyDelete


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I have always been fascinated by theme parks. It amazes me that average, ordinary people eagerly trade in the calmness of being ground level for the chance to be tossed through the air like a football. Its fascinating to me that at some time in history someone thought that people would enjoy this, For me, it is in particular the thrill and excitement of having survived the rides that keeps me coming back for more. People all around the world love the adrenaline rush of theme parks.An amusement park in which landscaping, buildings, and attractions are based on one or more specific themes, as jungle wildlife, fairy tales, or the Old West.
Universal Studios Hollywood
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Sherman Oaks Castle Park
Indiana Jones™ Adventure, Temple of the Forbidden Eye
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Bette Davis Picnic Area
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Will Rogers State Historic Park
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Franklin Canyon Park
Wrigley Heights Dog Park
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Dodger Stadium
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Headquarters
Goofy's Sky School
Rio de Los Angeles State Park
Radio Hill Gardens
Los Angeles County Parks & Rec
Castle Park
Star Tours
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The horrific rides make individuals stronger humans by challenging the mechanical monster. Finding the courage and power in ones self to conquer the fear of a nerve wrecking ride like a roller coaster, fills the passengers with pride.The list here are the populars theme parks in Los Angeles.


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Chicago Area Service Office (CASO)
The purpose of the office is to provide the infrastructure - the resources - so that the fellowship can carry out its 12-Step work. Here's what CASO does to support AA service work:
Supporting Volunteers
The Central Office is directly responsible to the Chicago Area Service Assembly (CASA), the Group Conscience of the AA fellowship in Chicago as a whole. As a result, we help CASA and its committees carry out their service work.
Perhaps the Number One task of the office is answering telephone calls from the thousands of members and non-members who need to contact AA. At the heart of these calls, of course, are the calls from alcoholics seeking help. The office volunteers then call members on the 12-Step list and they talk to the suffering alcoholic. All this is possible because we have a Central Office.
After hours, a committee of volunteers answers the phone from home, ensuring drunks have another drunk to talk to 24/7.
Fellowship Information
The Central Office is responsible for producing directories of all the meetings in the Chicago area. CASO produces two directories - one for the city and one for the suburbs - every four months. These are distributed through the Bookstore. This same directory is available online. To produce the directories, and to answer the many questions we get about Chicago meetings, CASO maintains a complete database of 5,000 meetings and AA members who answer 12-Step calls, who are General Service Representatives (GSRs), meeting contacts, or fill other service positions.
The CASO Bookstore provides AA literature and other recovery-oriented materials requested by AA members and Groups. It serves Groups, clubs and treatment facilities across the Midwest. It is also a walk-in facility, carrying conference-approved literature, the Grapevine (the international journal of AA), and other recovery materials.
Carrying the Message
The office provides the basic resources so that volunteers serving on committees can carry the message. Many take AA meetings into the jails, prisons and other correctional facilities where alcoholics cannot attend meetings of their choice. Others visit hospitals and treatment facilities. Still others, particularly young AA's, carry the message to schools, so teenagers can learn that there is a solution for the disease of alcoholism. Visiting conferences and other events allows AA's to hand out literature, speak, and otherwise educate both the general public and professionals - doctors, attorneys, nurses, counselors - on AA and its 12-Step program of recovery. Volunteers also make sure that meetings are available where signers interpret for the hearing impaired.
In short, CASO provides a focal point for selfless volunteers who make the message available to everyone possible.
Chicago AA History
Chicago was one of the earliest areas to develop AA. The Chicago Area Service Office dates to 1942 and our major annual event - the All Chicago Open - dates from 1939. Volunteers gather and display our rich history and make it come alive for the fellowship.
Other service workers make the Grapevine available, put on events like the All Chicago Open, our annual workshop for GSR's or a workshop on the Traditions. Some maintain our internal structure, address the complex financial questions facing any area like ours with more than 50,000 alcoholics, or coordinate with AA Groups through our service structure.
Your Central Office makes these things possible. It is here to serve the fellowship. Your support is key to its success.
Tradition Eight
"Alcoholics Anonymous should remain forever non-professional, but our service centers may employ special workers."
The AA Groups in Chicago formed the Chicago Area Service Office (CASO) to carry out necessary AA functions that no single Group could perform. CASO Staff are special workers who are paid to ensure that Chicago AA has the resources necessary to carry out its primary purpose, "to carry the message to the alcoholic who still suffers." The office works through the dedicated AA volunteers who give their time to the office and fellowship.
Contact: The Chicago Office or the Webmaster


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Take one look at Best Buy scrambling to hang on to market share and it's easy to see how eCommerce has been crushing brick-and-mortar retail's business for a while now, especially in developed markets.
According to a new report from Morgan Stanley's internet and retail team:
"Fulfillment execution is key to realizing eCommerce's disruptive potential. By 2016, our AlphaWise survey and global eCommerce model suggest a nearly 50% increase in penetration of retail sales, to 9.3% (from 6.5% today), surpassing $1 trillion."
And the market is far from saturated.
Fulfillment execution will remain the key factor driving growth, said the report, followed by price, selection, convenience, distribution and cost structure.
More specific to the U.S. market, the extent to which eCommerce will give brick-and-mortar a run for its money will depend on:
1. How well eRetailers innovate when it comes to fulfillment
2. Investments that will give eRetailers the ability to lower their price points, which will lead to higher sales but at lower margins


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Best Western Hotel Farnese in Parma is a renowned 4 star Hotel where modernity and tradition combine with elegance and passion into a part of history of the city.
The hotel's elegant lobby with its stylish furniture and ethnic accessories,the floor to ceiling windows that open on the garden pool are details that suggest this is a great place for a quality stay.
The hotel,has a large parking and is the only one in the city centre that has an outdoor pool.
It has a strategic position that makes it close to the Fair of Parma(5.1 km), a few kilometers from the G.Verdi airport, near the railway station(2.3km) and the old town(3km) and just 500 meters from the north ring road(exit 7 Fiera- via Baganzola).
The professionalism and cordiality of our staff and the 4 star service will make your stay pleasant as being right at home.
Whether you are in Parma for business or pleasure the Best Western Hotel Farnese will offer you every comfort.
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About Us
Althoff Sales & Service, Inc., was founded by George and Delores Althoff in the mid 1950's with an emphasis on service for the dairy farmers of Western Wisconsin. Initially, barn equipment, barn cleaners, and ventilation equipment were the main thrust of a rapidly expanding market.
By the early 60's, automated feeding equipment and silos were added to help alleviate some of the labor for growing farms and herds. Watering equipment, roller mills and manure handling equipment soon followed. By the mid 70's George was on of the top producers in silo sales, feeding automation and barn equipment. Always with an emphasis on available service, the business continued to grow.
Today, Althoff Sales and Service continues to serve the needs of dairy farmers in the tri-state area, and has also forged a reputation for serving the needs of grain farmers as well by adding grain bins with complete construction of both drying and storage bins. Let the experience of Althoff Sales & Service work for you. As always, "we service what we sell.".
If you need any assistance, feel free to call us at 608-486-2032.


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Back in the Dark Ages before there were internet blogs (1996) NYU physicist Alan Sokal scandalized the humanities with his phony article for the postmodern journal Social Text, entitled "Transgressing the Boundaries: Towards a Transformative Hermeneutics of Quantum Gravity."
Sokal, who describes his own politics as fairly left, described the article as ""a pastiche of left-wing cant, fawning references, grandiose quotations, and outright nonsense…structured around the silliest quotations [by postmodernist academics] he could find about mathematics and physics." Social Text fell for it, hook, line and stinker. Amazingly, Social Text still exists, when quite obviously it should have been shut down for good. Some academics are just impossible to embarrass I guess—a defect in our ability to "socially construct" desirable social traits. The Koch brothers better get on that.
Looks like we may have a worthy sequel to the Sokal Hoax out of Eastern Europe. The website Retraction Watch, which I highlighted here last year in a post about the great Ron Bailey, has an item up right now about a journal article that has been published that is not only complete nonsense, but contains references to "scholarship" from Ron Jeremy (the porn star) and Michael Jackson (the pop star who missed his calling to star with Ron Jeremy).
The whole thing is very much worth reading for the many snorts it provides, but here's the abstract of the article, which is a gem if you ask me:
The improved understanding and proper application of simulation models for various domains, from e-government to e-learning is an appropriate riddle. In this significant paper, we increasingly understand how randomized heuristic algorithms could be unexpectedly applied to the intuitive processing of random data in a novel way. While such a claim might seem counterintuitive, it is supported by prior relevant work in this thriving field. We describe a robust conceptual tool for solving this promising challenge using transformative hermeneutic heuristics for processing random data. Accordingly, the main focus of our work is, obviously, the evaluation of such methodology on an encouraging and intriguing subject of finding in which ways people in an insufficiently developed country see the aid provided by European Community. This illustrative case clearly demonstrates our profound approach, and, thusly, is a compelling foundation for future improvements of the methodology. In fact, the main contribution of our work is that we argue that although a random process might carry a slight risk of being insufficiently relevant for the problem at hand, the solution to any such conundrum could be surely looked for in a multidisciplinary approach.
I say the authors of this splendid piece of work deserve tenure.
JOHN adds: It occurs to me that pretty much anything written by Noam Chomsky could be entered in this competition.


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Midtown Raleigh News
Historic names picked to replace magicians on Walnut Terrace streets
Magicians' names are about to vanish from street signs at the Walnut Terrace development. A group of neighborhood leaders Thursday approved new names that would honor historic places and people in the area south of downtown.
Raleigh Housing Authority Director Steve Beam has drawn fire for renaming the public housing complex's streets after obscure magicians – Beam has a side business developing card tricks. The agency had agreed to consider other names.
A group of 10 neighborhood leaders, public housing residents and retired Washington School educators met Thursday to vote on the names. They said their first choice is to keep the existing names, some of which have been on maps for a century.
Former Walnut Terrace residents "like the names that were there," said Lottie Moore, who heads the housing authority's resident advisory council. "It holds something for them. They might have been raised there."
The Housing Authority will now seek city and county permission to keep those names: West Lee, Holman, Walnut, Branch and Hoke streets. Walnut likely refers to the nearby creek, while Lee and Hoke likely honor the Confederate generals.
Allison Hapgood from the Housing Authority said that was the agency's preference originally, but the old names were rejected, prompting Beam to submit magicians' names instead.
"We have no problem keeping these names, but I'm not optimistic they'll allow that to happen," she said of city and county officials.
The new layout of Walnut Terrace also adds four new streets, so the group picked their top choices for those, including:
• Vernon Haywood, a Tuskegee Airman who lived in the neighborhood.
• J.W. Yeargin, the founder of Washington High School, the all-black school that's now Washington Elementary.
• Fourth Ward, the former name of the neighborhood.
• Old Manly Street, a long-gone road that once connected downtown and Washington School.
Backups – in case the old street names are rejected – include Mount Hope (for the nearby cemetery), Little Blues (Washington's old mascot) and Fayetteville Crossing.
The names of drug store founder James Hamlin and hospital founder Dr. Lewyn E. McCauley didn't make the final cut.
Former and current Housing Authority residents favored geographical names, while the Raleigh Martin Luther King Celebration Committee endorsed a list of historical figures.
Bruce Lightner, who headed the committee for decades, also had suggested naming a street after Lorraine Hinton, a Walnut Terrace public housing resident who died of carbon monoxide poisoning in 1992 due to a faulty boiler.
That idea was dropped after Hapgood explained the Housing Authority's plans to include a memorial garden for Hinton and her infant son at the new Walnut Terrace.
"It'll be way better than what we had," Hapgood said.
Walnut Terrace will reopen by year's end as a mixed-income community, with public housing units alongside market-rate apartments and houses. Beam has said the decision to use magicians' names on streets represented the project's completion without federal funding – said to be "like magic."


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A convicted sex offender pleaded guilty Monday to hundreds of charges, including the murders of two women more than 15 years ago.
CLEVELAND (AP) ? A convicted sex offender pleaded guilty Monday to hundreds of charges, including the murders of two women more than 15 years ago.
Elias Acevedo entered the pleas in a hushed courtroom as relatives of some of the victims watched, some wiping away tears.
In all, Acevedo, 49, agreed to plead guilty to 297 counts, including kidnapping and raping children. He accepted a life prison term under the plea deal.
The murder charges involve a Cleveland neighbor, Pamela Pemberton, who was killed in 1994, and 18-year-old Christina Adkins, who was pregnant when she disappeared in 1995.
Acevedo also was charged with rape and sexual assault involving attacks on minors, some dating back more than 25 years. He folded his cuffed handed together as Judge Michael Donnelly read the terms of the plea deal and explained it.
Acevedo's case is the latest among a group of high-profile cases involving violence against women in and around Cleveland.
Authorities re-examined the disappearances of women in the city following the escape of three women held captive for a decade in the run-down home of Ariel Castro.
The prosecutor's office says Acevedo most recently lived about a block away from Castro, who kidnapped the three women when they were in their teens or early 20s, imprisoned them in his home and raped them repeatedly, fathering a child with one of them.
The women escaped on May 6 while Castro was away from the home. Castro killed himself in prison on Sept. 3, just weeks into a life prison sentence.


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Kevin945947 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 216 diseños de 50 diseñadores freelance.
Piano Couture
We are a new luxury goods company producing high-end products for piano owners. Our products are of the highest quality and have a price point that mirrors luxury designer clothing and goods. The product range centers on our tailored grand piano covers produced with world-class upholstery textiles.
- High Income Luxury Goods Shoppers
- Design Savvy Piano Owners
- Interior Designers
We are seeking a logo that incorporates a classic yet unique script text font, along with a graphic that can be used together or independently with the name. The graphic should relate to a grand piano (likely the curved shape), and remind the viewer of a fashion sketch.
Currently, we are using a font called "Saffron Too" for our internal use, and have also used fonts such as "Edwardian Script" and "Quilline Script."
Both the name and the graphic should be able to be used in print or as a watermark without losing their identity. The winner will likely be a black and white only design, but others may be considered.
Sense of luxury (LVMH, Armani, etc)
Chic, yet Classic
Don't Want:
Cheesy music references
Images of piano keys
Overly complicated/fussy designs
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ZippyMind necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 101 diseños de 9 diseñadores freelance.
ZippyMind is a cultural and language learning platform for Kids.
Our mission is to provide Lively Language Learning Experience for Kids.
At ZippyMind, Kids play games, listen to stories, learn to solve puzzles, improve their vocabulary and express their creativity - all in their native language or in language of their choice - with the cultural touch.
ZippyMind is accessible not only online, but also on new media mobile internet devices (smart phones, touch devices) leveraging new interaction capabilities (like touch and accelerometer).
We are starting with support of English, Tamil and Hindi languages and soon will support all major languages (Chinese, Spanish ..) through our ZippyMind platform
At ZippyMind, Parents will be able to find language specific content easily, discover new content through our rating & recommendation system for their kids. Parents will also get reports and insights on their kid's learning goals.
At ZippyMind, Kids will have fun playing interactive educational games and learn.
We would like to have a great logo for ZippyMind with the following ..
1. An icon and logo that represents our vision for ZippyMind
Lively Language Learning for Kids - through Interactive Educational Games and Content - in their native language or in the language of their choice.
2. Attractive and gets the attention of our target audience
Kids and Parents
3. Looks great on both light and dark backgrounds and on grayscale
4. Conveys our platform support for global languages, Kids having fun while learning, Parents feel safe and secure on our platform
5. Logos with and without our caption
Our caption - Lively Language Learning for Kids
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The logo should be in black and white, greyscale and color versions, as well as having high-resolution and low-resolution formats for each as a EPS vector file and as a PNG file with a transparent background.
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Supporters of three amendments refuse to reveal author
Supporters of three tax-slashing initiatives said today they can't reveal the identity of the author of the ballot measures because he's an attorney whose firm does business with the state.
The mysterious origins of the three tax-slashing initiatives, Amendments 60 and 61 and Proposition 101, were discussed today during a taping of the Rocky Mountain PBS show "Colorado State of Mind." Supporters of the measures faced off against opponents in the show, which airs Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. on PBS stations.
Though there is an issue committee formed to support the three initiatives, the supporters who showed up for the taping were Greg Golyansky, vice chairman of the Colorado Union of Taxpayers, and Ralph Shnelvar, chairman of the Boulder County Libertarian Party.
Opponents were represented by Wade Buchanan, president of the Bell Policy Center, and Katy Atkinson, a Republican political strategist who works for Coloradans for Responsible Reform, the coalition of businesses, labor unions and non-profits fighting the measures.
Much of the discussion ambled through the various provisions of the three measures, which would cut billions of dollars in state and local taxes and severely limit state and local governments' ability to build.
But Atkinson repeatedly asked supporters who had actually written the initiatives and who had funded efforts to place them on the ballot. Typically, it takes six-figure sums to conduct a signature drive to put an issue on the ballot, and state law requires that any contributions or expenditures over $200 be reported. None were.
"They're hiding the authors," Atkinson said to show host Cynthia Hessin. "They won't tell us where they got the $300,000 to put these on the ballot."
"We are not going to discuss who wrote the amendments," Golyansky said, adding that the author was an attorney whose firm does business with the state.
"He is afraid there will be serious repercussions" if his identity is revealed, Golyansky said.


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Five months after the federal government reached its debt limit and 16 days after much of the federal government was shut down, Congress and the White House finally reached an agreement Oct. 16 when the House gave its approval to a Senate-brokered bill that then was signed by President Obama.
Wednesday night's agreement funds the federal government until Jan. 15 at current spending levels and raises the debt ceiling until Feb. 7.
In a prepared statement, AAFP President Reid Blackwelder, M.D., of Kingsport, Tenn., said the last-minute, short-term increase in the debt limit was merely a postponement and not a solution.
"Millions of elderly and disabled Americans, as well as military families, depend on a stable Medicare system that ensures they have access to the doctors they need," Blackwelder said. "Pushing vital decisions, such as whether to lift the debt ceiling, to the last minute is no way to serve constituents."
The short-term agreement is intended to give legislators and the Obama administration more time to work out their differences regarding the budget, the debt ceiling and other issues that brought most functions of the federal government to a standstill Oct. 1. Extending the debt ceiling allowed the government to avoid, for now, a default on U.S. debt that likely would have had grave consequences for the United States and world economies.
Thousands of furloughed federal workers were expected to be back at work today as government agencies, including the CDC and FDA, resumed their normal duties.
Wednesday's agreement also may allow Congress to turn its attention to some other important business. The sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula is scheduled to trigger a nearly 25 percent cut to Medicare physician payments on Jan. 1. As it did with the debt ceiling, Congress repeatedly has offered short-term fixes to address the SGR rather than a long-term solution.
"The annual, erratic approach to postponing double-digit Medicare cuts required by the flawed sustainable growth rate formula has already undermined the medical community's confidence in Congress' commitment to ensuring health security for beneficiaries," Blackwelder said. "By repeatedly taking the debt ceiling to the brink, Congress further destabilizes the reliability of Medicare and threatens further disruption of the financial viability of physician practices."
Blackwelder pointed out that legislators contend they want to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care, but failing to pass a long-term increase in the debt limit works against those goals.
"(Congress) must take the appropriate steps to meet the promises made to stabilize our nation's economy, restore the federal government to full capacity, and ensure access to physician services by ending the decade-old downward spiral of the SGR," said Blackwelder. "Only by doing so can patients be assured of access to the care they need, when they need it."
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