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New Landowner Assistance Program announced for northwest Oklahoma
Angler reels in the third largest largemouth bass in the state
Commissioners make rule changes permanent
Members of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a slate of rule changes at their regularly scheduled, February 3 meeting in Oklahoma City.
In last year's session, the Oklahoma Legislature authorized the Wildlife Conservation Commission to establish a Blue River Conservation Passport for entering or using the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area in south central Oklahoma. Commissioners voted to implement that new rule and establish a fee for the passport.
Individuals who hold valid hunting or fishing licenses are exempt from purchasing the passport, which will cost $13.50. Exemptions will also be allowed for those under 18 years of age, students on educational tours and those participating in organized events sanctioned in advance by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The passport will be required beginning July 1, 2003.
A significant percentage of the visitors to the area, especially during the summer months, do not hold a hunting or fishing license. The Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area is one of the top trout fishing destinations in the winter and a favorite outdoor recreation place in the summer. The passport will help to maintain camping locations, provide upkeep for roads and manage wildlife habitat.
Commissioners also passed rules that restrict certain restricted aquatic fish species that are prohibited in the state. The current law requires a $10 license from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture to commercially raise fish, frogs and other aquatic species, and these rules spell out which non-native species are prohibited from being grown or sold.
Amid growing concern over one of the state's most unique fisheries resources, the Commission also made permanent rules pertaining to paddlefish that were already in place as temporary rules.
"The last few years, anglers have become very successful at harvesting paddlefish in their pre-spawning staging areas," said Kim Erickson, chief of fisheries for the Department. "These rules will help to maintain the health of paddlefish populations and ensure long term recreational opportunity."
Paddlefish are large, prehistoric fish found in Oklahoma mainly in the Grand and Neosho river systems. Paddlefish consume algae and zooplankton from the water by swimming slowly with their mouths open.
Several regulations were amended, starting with the statewide daily bag limit on paddlefish, which was changed to one fish per day year-round. Catch and release fishing will be allowed year round until an angler keeps his or her limit of one fish, then the angler must stop snagging. The new rules define a hook used in snagging as one single hook or one treble hook and require all hooks to be barbless.
For a complete list of the regulation changes regarding paddlefish, refer to page 8 of the "2003 Oklahoma Fishing Guide."
In other business, Commissioners accepted a $1,200 donation from the 89er Chapter of Trout Unlimited. The funds will go to the construct a trout-rearing pen below the Broken Bow Lake dam at Spillway Creek.
"The 89er Chapter of Trout Unlimited has been a great partner in improving the trout fishing opportunities in the state. Over the last year alone, the group has donated $11,500 to benefit the trout program," said Erickson.
A pair of Department employees were recognized for their service to the sportsmen of the state.
Frank Huebert, Oklahoma game warden stationed in Major County, was recognized for his 25 years of service.
"Frank has been very involved in the schools in Major County and has given many presentations to the kids about the great wildlife resources in the area," said Greg Duffy, Executive Director of the Wildlife Department.
Nick Woodard, Oklahoma game warden stationed in Grant County, was also recognized for his 25 years of service.
"Over the years, Nick has proven to be a great asset to the sportsmen, the landowners and to the wildlife resources of Oklahoma," Duffy said.
Duffy also gave commissioners an update on the pre-filed bills in the Oklahoma state legislature, which relate to fish and wildlife conservation. A daily update of the progress of those bills will soon be available on the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com
Commissioners approved a budget increase of $30,000 to improve and increase the efficiency of the computer program which processes the controlled hunt applications over the Internet. Last year approximately 60 percent of the 20,000 controlled hunt applicants applied online.
In other action, commissioners voted to solicit bids for leasing of mineral rights on an 85.24 acre property near Roman Nose State Park. The lease will include a "no surface entry" clause to protect the downstream watershed.
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 March 3 at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation headquarters (auditorium), at the southwest corner of 18th and North Lincoln, Oklahoma City at 9:00 a.m.
No more waiting in line, no more checking the mailbox, you can now purchase your hunting and fishing licenses online.
Simply log on to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com. Enter your information on the secure site, pick which licenses you would like to purchase, print your license off and head out on your next hunting or fishing adventure. You can pay using a MasterCard or Visa. There is a $3.00 convenience fee to use the online license service.
"We hope this will make hunting and fishing license sales even more convenient and accessible for the sportsmen," said Melinda Sturgess-Streich, chief of administration for the Wildlife Department. "Now you can purchase your license any time of day while checking your e-mail or the latest sports scores."
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation receives no general state tax revenues and is funded primarily by sportsmen, mostly through license sales. These funds go to conserving the state's diverse fish and wildlife resources for future generations, while providing the best recreational opportunities possible. Every time you purchase a hunting or fishing license in Oklahoma, you are helping fund wildlife conservation in the state.
There is more than one way to buy your license, there are over 1,000 license dealers spread across the state - from sporting goods stores to bait shops, from convenience stores to large discount centers – there is a license dealer near most every Oklahoma community. You can also order an annual resident or nonresident license (or nonresident lifetime license) directly from the Wildlife Department by calling (800) 949-6392, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. (Visa or MasterCard only. Allow for mailing time to receive your license). In addition, you can get an instant license over the phone, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year by calling Bass Pro Shop at (800) 223-3333.
For more information on hunting and fishing in Oklahoma consult the current Oklahoma hunting and fishing guides or log on to the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com.
Paddlefish one of state's most unique fish
With an extra long snout, gaping mouth and enormous size, the paddlefish is certainly one of Oklahoma's most unique fish.
Paddlefish, or spoonbills, are large, prehistoric fish found in Oklahoma mainly in the Grand and Neosho river systems. Paddlefish, which can grow to over six feet long and weigh over 100 pounds, gather algae and zooplankton from the water by swimming slowly with their mouths open.
"There is certainly no other fish quite like it and fishing for paddlefish seems to be growing in popularity," said Barry Bolton, assistant chief of fisheries for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Mature paddlefish begin staging at the upper end of reservoirs in early spring in anticipation of the spawning run. As water temperatures rise and rains bring water levels up, paddlefish begin moving upstream to spawn.
Due to changes in their habitat, paddlefish only occupy a small percentage of their former range in the U.S. Oklahoma, however, has maintained a healthy population of paddlefish in northeast Oklahoma, according to Bolton.
During their annual spring spawning run paddlefish can be more vulnerable to overharvest. To provide the maximum sustainable fishing opportunities and to ensure the long-term health of the paddlefish population, the Wildlife Department has modified the fishing regulations which pertain to paddlefish.
"During the spring, paddlefish are concentrated in the river systems. Also, this species is slow to mature," Bolton said. "Paddlefish regulations are designed to ensure that our paddlefish fishery is viable for future generations of Oklahomans."
Several regulations were amended to ensure that paddlefish will be abundant for many years to come. The daily bag limit on paddlefish taken during the spawning season was reduced from three fish to one per day. Catch and release fishing will be allowed year-round until an angler reaches his limit of one and then the angler must stop snagging. The new rules define a hook used in snagging as one single hook or one treble hook and require all hooks to be barbless. Anglers will be required to tag (with name, address and license number) all paddlefish and paddlefish parts until reaching their residence. The new rules also allow non-residents to take four daily limits home (not in boat) and changes legal snagging hours below the dam at Ft. Gibson from "sunset to sunrise" to 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
For a complete list of the regulation changes consult the "2003 Oklahoma Fishing Guide" or log onto the Department's web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com.
The "Oklahoma Water Atlas," one of the Oklahoma Water Resource Boards most popular publications is now available online at www.owrb.state.ok.us. Whether you are planning a fishing trip, camping vacation or just a picnic, the atlas includes a variety of helpful information.
The new site features 142 federal, public and private lakes throughout the state and will soon include maps of recently constructed lakes and additional details about existing lakes as new information becomes available.
If the early bird gets the worm, then the early angler gets the fish.
The first few months of the year are very productive for fishermen, especially those who target big fish. If you need proof just check out the record book 26 out of the 39 official Oklahoma rod and line record fish were caught in the first five months of the year.
"Early spring is a great time to get outside and go fishing," said Barry Bolton, assistant fisheries chief for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "After the long winter, fish are becoming more active as they build up their energy reserves in preparation for spawning."
Fishing is a great way to escape from the house and spend time enjoying the spring weather and the beauty of Oklahoma's outdoors. Ponds, streams, rivers and lakes provide Oklahoma's sportsmen ample opportunity for a quality fishing experience.
"Farm ponds are a particularly good bet early in the year, but don't forget to obtain permission to fish from the landowner. The fish are responding to increasing water temperatures, which usually rise quicker than they do in larger bodies of water. Of course, temperatures are also rising slowly in many of our rivers and lakes, and fishing will only get better as those temps continue to rise."
Farm ponds are not the only place where good fishing can be found.
"It won't be long until anglers will be seeking out their favorite spot for the annual white bass (sand bass) run," Bolton said. "The spawning run begins in early March and continues through April in Oklahoma. Most creeks, streams and rivers that flow directly into a major reservoir are good places to find white bass. Fishing can be fantastic during these annual runs."
Early spring is also a great time to target crappie, one of the states most sought after fish species.
"Crappie will soon begin moving into the shallows of lakes and reservoirs around the state," Bolton said. "You can catch them from the bank or from a boat, and crappie are hard to beat at a fish fry."
From walleye to catfish, bass to bluegill, spring time is the right time to go fishing.
"No matter what kind of fishing you like to do, just get out there and go," Bolton said. "The state is blessed with thousands of acres of fishable waters and you can enjoy some great fishing with very basic equipment, so there isn't any reason not to get out and enjoy the opportunity."
Before heading out, anglers should consult the "2003 Oklahoma Fishing Guide" for specific species and area regulations as well as license requirements. The guides are available at fishing and hunting license vendors across the state or by logging on to the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com.
Once again, hunters are being called on to help manage the overpopulation of snow geese. The Conservation Order Light Goose Season (COLGS), which takes effect February 17 and runs through March 30, is designed to reduce the mid-continent light geese population.
Light geese, which include snow, blue and Ross' geese, have become so numerous that they are causing severe habitat destruction to their Arctic breeding grounds. Since 1999, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has cooperated with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to establish the COLGS.
"Continued habitat destruction to fragile arctic and subarctic habitats also affects a wide variety of other migratory bird species and arctic animals," said Mike O'Meilia, migratory bird biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "Hunters are always the first conservationists to step up and support wildlife management efforts, and the COLGS presents a unique opportunity for hunters to contribute to this important conservation effort."
Due to land-use practices in the south-central U.S. which are beneficial to light geese, adult survival rates have increased significantly. The overpopulation of light geese continue to degrade Arctic habitat. Because snow geese feed by grubbing and pulling out plants by the roots, large numbers can literally destroy extensive areas of the tundra.
"Hunting is one of the most effective tools we have to manage the over population of light geese," said O'Meilia. "The special COLGS regulations are designed to maintain the long-term health and stability of light goose populations."
The COLGS provides for certain special methods of take, including one-half hour after sunset shooting hours, no bag limits, electronic calls and unplugged shotguns. Even with the special regulations, the birds can be very challenging to harvest in Oklahoma, according to O'Meilia.
"The majority of birds, once they leave their wintering grounds on the Gulf Coast, will overfly our state, but the eastern half of the state is where most light geese can be found," he said. "The spring distribution however, can be very scattered, so successful hunters will have to be diligent about their day to day scouting."
For more information and regulations on the COLGS, hunters should consult the "2002-2003 Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting Guide," available at license dealers across the state, or by logging on to the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com.
Federal law requires that the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation estimate the harvest of light geese during the Conservation Order Light Goose Season. Hunters who plan to pursue snow, blue and Ross' geese during the Conservation Order are asked to register with the Department and provide their name, address and telephone number so a harvest survey can be administered when the COLGS ends.
Hunters can register for the season by going to the Department's Web site: www.wildlifedepartment.com
Or they can mail a letter or postcard to: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation; Attn: COLGS; P.O. Box 53465; Oklahoma City, OK 73152.
Check line 34 for wildlife
Oklahomans concerned about wildlife conservation are urged to make a refund donation from line 34 of their state tax form this year. Thanks to tax form changes for 2002 it's now a two-step process, you must also go to schedule 511-H to make your donation to this important program.
The refund check-off provides vital funding for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Wildlife Diversity Program.
"For more than 18 years now, Oklahomans have been supporting the Wildlife Diversity Program by donating a portion of their tax refund," said Ron Suttles, natural resources coordinator for the Wildlife Department. "By sharing their refund, they help protect our state's biological diversity. This is an easy and very important way for Oklahomans to show they care about wildlife."
The Wildlife Diversity Program funds and performs surveys of rare and endangered species, produces a variety of wildlife-related brochures and guides, coordinates wildlife-viewing events throughout the state, and helps establish new places and opportunities through which the public can enjoy wildlife.
Remember, to help fund activities like these, make a refund donation on line 34 from line 1 of schedule 511-H of your state tax form this year, or have your tax preparer do so for you. There have been several changes to the 2002 tax forms, for questions regarding your donation to the Wildlife Diversity Program call the Oklahoma Tax Commission at (800) 522-8165; ext: 13160.
Direct donations can also be made out to:
Wildlife Diversity Program, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, P.O. Box 53465, OKC, OK 73152.
Another way to support the Wildlife Diversity Program and show support for wildlife is by purchasing a $25 Wildlife Conservation License Plate. Five attractive designs of the popular license plates are available at your local tag agent.
The Wildlife Department is funded by the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, federal excise taxes placed on hunting and fishing equipment and by private donations. The Department does not receive any general state tax appropriations.
Contact the Wildlife Diversity Program at (405) 521-4616 for more information about any of these activities or products, or visit the Department's web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com.
Fur buyers recently gathered in Chandler to attend the first of two fur auctions hosted by the First Oklahoma Trappers and Predator Callers Association.
Fur prices are on the rise this year, with bobcat pelts bringing an average of $50 and a high of $110. Coyotes were also up with an average of $15 and a high of $25. Grey fox averaged out at $11 with a high of $13.
Hunters and trappers will have one more chance to sell their bounty this year. The second auction will be held Saturday, March 1 at the Creek County Fairgrounds near Sapulpa at the intersection of Route 66 and SH 33.
The event will begin at 8 a.m., and the auction will start at 9 a.m. The building will also be open the day before the sale from 2 - 5 p.m. for dealer set-ups and for harvesters to store furs.
To participate in the auction, sellers must have a current Oklahoma trapping and hunting license. Sellers must also be members of the First Oklahoma Trappers and Predator Callers Association. Furs may be stretched and dried or "green." All bobcat pelts must be affixed with an export tag before they can be sold or shipped. Personnel from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will be present to provide tags, if necessary.
In addition, sellers who bring furs that belong to another person must possess that person's hunting and trapping license, as well as a letter signed by that person authorizing the seller to sell his or her fur.
Likewise, fur buyers are required to possess an Oklahoma fur buyer's permit in order to purchase unprocessed fur. For more information, contact Bill Jackson or Dee Jackson at (918) 336-8154.
Wildlife funding bills clear House committee
Two fish and wildlife funding bills were approved Feb. 18 by the Oklahoma House of Representative's Wildlife Committee, the first step in the legislative process. The bills now await action by the full House.
House Bill 1663, by Representatives Dale Smith and Joe Hutchison, would generate additional funds for wildlife conservation and fisheries management by increasing the cost of most annual hunting and fishing licenses, with the notable exception of youth licenses, which would actually decrease. An annual fishing license, for example, would rise from $12.50 to $20, while a combination hunting and fishing license would increase from $21 to $37.
Under provisions of HB 1663, the price for youth licenses would decrease. In some cases, the youth license costs would be half of what the proposed adult license prices would be if the bill passed. For example, a youth combination hunting and fishing license would be $18.50, while adults would pay $37 for the same license. Youths 16 and older are currently required to purchase a regular annual hunting license, but the bill provides that youths ages 14 to 18 are entitled to purchase youth licenses.
"The last hunting and fishing license fee increase was in 1994, which we projected at the time would provide sufficient revenue to meet the costs of providing services for only three or four years," said Richard Hatcher, assistant director of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "The Department does not receive any general state tax appropriations, so in response to inflation we have been forced to cut our budget more than six percent in the last five years. We're still losing ground and additional services will be impacted unless we increase revenues."
Hatcher added that annual license fees in Kansas, New Mexico and Texas are significantly higher than what Oklahoma currently charges, with an annual hunting license costing $19.75 in Kansas, $28 in New Mexico and $19 in Texas. License fees in Arkansas and Missouri are similar to Oklahoma's current fees, but both of those states share portions of a 1/8 cent statewide sales tax that is dedicated to fish and wildlife conservation.
In the second funding measure, House Bill 1419 by Rep. Joe Hutchison, fees for lifetime hunting and fishing licenses would increase. The lifetime hunting license would increase from $400 to $600 while the lifetime fishing license would rise from $150 to $200. Lifetime combination licenses would increase from $525 to $750.
Hunters and anglers interested in tracking these and other new fish and wildlife laws currently being considered by the Oklahoma Legislature should be sure to bookmark the Wildlife Department's Web site (wildlifedepartment.com). Sportsmen can track a bill from the time it is introduced until the time it hits the Governor's desk.
The status of individual measures is updated daily as changes occur. In addition, links are provided to the Legislature and to previous legislative sessions. To find the legislative tracker, go under "Weekly Wildlife News" on the Department's index, or first page. From there, click on "Legislative Tracker." The exact URL is www.wildlifedepartment.com
A number of other wildlife-related bills also are awaiting action, including:
House Bill 1138, which transfers the Division of Parks of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission.
House Bill 1492, which would expand the type of wildlife covered and functions of the wildlife habitat development program.
House Bill 1493, which would change the expiration date for commercial wildlife breeder's and commercial hunting area licenses.
House Bill 1565, a measure that authorizes the sale of squirrel hides.
House Bill 1566, which modifies restrictions on confinement of bears and cats and increases the fee for a commercial wildlife breeder's license.
Senate Bill 360, which modifies provisions relating to commercial wildlife breeders' possession of bears and cats.
Senate Bill 362, which prohibits taxidermists from selling certain wildlife products.
Senate Bill 449, which removes prohibitions against the Wildlife Department issuing big game licenses to nonresidents.
Senate Joint Resolution 9, which would call for a vote of the people to provide constitutional protection for hunters and fishermen.
Angler reels in the third largest largemouth bass in the state
One more meal, perhaps a shad or a few crayfish, and the smile on Dave Masters' face would be even brighter. Not that Masters was hungry, but if the huge, 14-pound, 8.5-ounce largemouth bass he caught recently was just three ounces heavier, it would have broken the state record.
Masters, who lives in Bixby, caught the lunker on a jig on an undisclosed lake in northeast Oklahoma. His nine-year old son helped him bring the impressive fish into the boat, just as the sun was going down Wednesday, February 12. The largemouth is the third largest bass ever recorded in Oklahoma. The big bass was weighed on certified scales at Greenwood Convenience and Outdoor Center in Skiatook.
"This is certainly the time of year to go fishing for the really big bass," said Bill Wentroth, northwest region fisheries biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "If you look at the top 20 largemouth bass caught in Oklahoma, you can see that most were caught in early spring."
The current record is held by William Cross for a 14-pound, 11-ounce largemouth bass he caught in Broken Bow Lake in March of 1999.
For a complete list of record fish and the procedures regarding state record fish consult the "2003 Oklahoma Fishing Guide." If you think you may have hooked a record fish it is important that you weigh the fish on certified scales and that the weight is witnessed by a Wildlife Department employee.
Photo Cutline: Dave Masters, of Bixby, recently caught the third largest bass recorded in Oklahoma. The lunker tipped the scales at 14 pounds, 8.5 ounces.
Not too late to bid on elk hunt
It's not too late, but time is running out on the unique opportunity to bid on a fully guided bull elk hunt at Cookson Wildlife Management Area. All bids must be received at Oklahoma Department of 0Wildlife Conservation headquarters in Oklahoma City by 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 7. For the fifth year in a row the ODWC is auctioning a bull elk hunt, and the proceeds will go to the Hunters Against Hunger program.
Through a sealed bid auction, the hunter with the top bid has successfully harvested a trophy bull for the past four years. Last year's winner took a 6x7 bull. The hunt, which generated over $11,000 last year, is a guided three-day hunt anytime in September, October or November (subject to availability) 2003. The broken hills and rugged landscape of Cookson Hills will challenge even the seasoned elk hunter. The hunter can choose to use a bow and arrow, muzzleloader or modern rifle.
Hunters who wish to submit a bid should fill out their name, address, day & evening phone numbers with their bid amount on a card or letter, which should then be sealed in an envelope. Bids can be dropped off at ODWC headquarters or mailed to Oklahoma Auction Elk Hunt, P.O. Box 53465 Oklahoma City, OK 73152. The bids will be opened Monday, March 10.
Bidding is open to individuals and organizations. The permit may be transferred one time by the successful bidder. Payment must be received within 10 days of notification.
"Proceeds from the elk hunt auction will assist the Department's Hunters Against Hunger program," said Alan Peoples, wildlife chief for the ODWC. "Through a network of statewide food banks that distribute donated venison to local shelters, the program has served meals to thousands of needy Oklahomans."
For additional information about the Hunters Against Hunger program, consult the "2003 Oklahoma Hunting Guide," or log onto the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com.
Plan approved to address audit points
A recently released federal audit of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's (ODWC) 1996 and 1997 Fiscal Years federal grants programs found no unaccounted or undocumented expenditures or revenues, although the report did question federal program accounting. During the Fiscal Years 1996 and 1997 the federal aid grant program provided approximately $16 million for ODWC activities.
Specifically, the 32-page audit report, issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Inspector General, identified several issues relating to the timing of program expenditures relative to the grant periods. It also questioned how revenue from grazing, agricultural crop and oil and gas income was reported.
"There were differences in the interpretation of policies in grant administration between the state, the federal government and the audit contractors," said N. Joyce Johnson, chief of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's federal aid program in Albuquerque, New Mexico. "During the audited period, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was in the process of developing policy clarification for program income requirements, which lead to misinterpretation by several state agencies, including the ODWC with respect to grazing and agricultural crop income from lands managed with federal grant funds."
Johnson said that the federal government is now clarifying policies both nationally and with the ODWC, adding that better communication between agencies should keep these issues from being raised in future audits.
A corrective action plan addressing audit findings and recommendations has been developed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in cooperation with ODWC. The corrective actions do not require reimbursement of grant monies to the federal government.
"All issues were resolved to the satisfaction of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife and the Wildlife Department," said Harold Namminga, federal aid coordinator for the Wildlife Department.
Namminga said a contractor conducted the field audit of the agency for the Fish & Wildlife Service to determine allowable costs charged to the grant programs for reimbursement, and evaluate adequacy of financial and control systems of the Wildlife Department. The Office of Inspector General reviewed the findings and prepared the final audit report. Similar audits have been conducted at state wildlife agencies across the country in the last five years as part of a federal initiative to provide better oversight and accountability of federal grant funds.
"This audit was the most comprehensive and thorough audit this agency has had during my career with the Wildlife Department," said Greg Duffy, director of the agency. "The auditors were officed at our headquarters building for approximately six months, traveled to many of our field installations, examined nearly every grant document and thousands of financial records. This audit has been helpful in assisting the agency in identifying and implementing improved administrative procedures."
New Landowner Assistance Program announced for northwest Oklahoma
Good news for Oklahoma landowners and Oklahoma wildlife. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation recently announced an award of $1.5 million from Congress for a new Landowner Incentive Program to assist private landowners in conserving the short and mixed-grass prairie habitat of northwest Oklahoma.
"We are excited about this program and we are anxious to begin working with landowners to conserve prairie habitat and wildlife. We expect to have the program up and running by mid-summer," said Ron Suttles, Natural Resources Section head for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "We believe this program will benefit both landowners and wildlife."
The grant is part of $34.8 million package spread over 42 states and administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
"If conservation is going to be successful in the 21st century, we must empower citizen stewards to conserve and protect natural resources while also achieving important community and economic goals," said Gale Norton, U.S. Secretary of the Interior. "We must provide new and expanded opportunities for landowners, land managers, and others to participate in projects that foster innovation and create incentives for stewardship. The Landowner Incentive Program accomplishes this."
The Landowner Incentive Program will provide direct payments to landowners who work to ensure that their land management practices co-exist with native prairie habitat and wildlife.
"Landowners are critical in conserving and enhancing short and mixed-grass prairie," said Larry Wiemers, grasslands species at risk coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "Of course, many landowners are already doing this and have been for years. Hopefully, this program will provide an extra encouragement for more landowners to join in."
The payments will be made through 10-year conservation agreements similar to the highly-successful Conservation Reserve Program. Program details are being prepared and should be finalized by early July.
"Many landowners will not have to alter their grazing practices and they certainly won't have to give up any rights as a landowner to be a part of the program," Wiemers said. "These agreements are intended to provide financial and technical assistance to landowners who voluntarily protect and maintain these important high plains habitats."
The program will be focused in northwest Oklahoma with emphasis on restoring and conserving wildlife species such as the lesser prairie chicken, burrowing owl, swift fox and black-tailed prairie dogs.
For more information about the Landowner Incentive Program call Larry Wiemers at (405) 424-0096.
If your career aspirations include such titles as game warden, wildlife and fisheries biologists or technicians, fish hatchery managers or information specialist you will want to make sure you take the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) pre-employment exam. As part of its selection procedures, the ODWC requires persons seeking positions to take a standardized employment exam before being considered for open positions.
On Friday, March 28, the ODWC is offering its standardized employment exam at 10:00 a.m. at the Tom Steed Development Center Auditorium located on the Rose State College campus. The Center is located immediately north off of I-40 on Hudiburg Road in Midwest City. The exam is free and participants must have photo identification upon check-in. Late arrivals will not be permitted to enter the examination room past 10:00 a.m.
"Two different exams will be given," said Kyle Eastham, Human Resource Administrator for the Department. "One exam is for biologist, game warden, assistant hatchery manager and information specialist level positions. These positions require a Bachelor's level college degree. The other exam is for technician level positions, which typically require either two years of college coursework in wildlife or a related field, or four to six years of similar job experience."
Eastham added that the education requirements for game warden positions have changed slightly.
"A bachelors degree with a preference for wildlife or a related discipline is still required for game warden positions, but, this year, any bachelor's degree with at least 16 credit hours in wildlife related course work such as wildlife, zoology, biology, agriculture, range management, environmental science or forestry will also be accepted," said Eastham.
Specific job and education requirements for ODWC positions as well as suggested study material for the exams are listed on the Department's official Web site www.wildlifedepartment.com. In addition, the ODWC's Requirements and Selection Procedures brochure can be picked up at either ODWC Headquarters in Oklahoma City, or the new Tulsa-area office located at the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks.
Individuals may take the exam once in a 12-month period. Test scores are valid for 12 months from the test date. Top scorers will be invited to submit an employment application. When a job opening becomes available, selected applicants from the test register will be scheduled for an interview.
Department's magazine, TV show, Web site recognized
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's "Outdoor Oklahoma" magazine, Web site and television show recently received several prestigious awards from the Oklahoma Professional Chapter of the Society of professional Journalists.
Since 1909, the Society of Professional Journalists has worked to improve and protect journalism. With chapters across the nation, this professional organization is dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.
"It's easy to do good work when you have such great subject matter," said David Warren, chief of information and education for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "These awards are really reflective of the hard work that all the Department employees are doing across the state, as well as the outstanding natural resources we are blessed with in Oklahoma."
The contest drew nearly 600 entries, which were judged by three out-of-state SPJ chapters. Awards in newspaper, television, radio, magazines, Web sites and public relations were presented.
The Department received the following awards:
The Department's weekly television program, "Outdoor Oklahoma," placed first in the sports feature, and videography/sports feature categories. Both awards were given for a pond fishing show featuring Alan Trimble, Jenks football coach.
A show featuring the Red Slough Wildlife Management area took third in the special program or documentary category. A show featuring a Baron Fork River float trip placed third in the videography - series/documentary category.
"Outdoor Oklahoma," the Department's bi-monthly magazine, placed first in the feature photography category for the Reader's Photography Showcase in the July/August 2002 issue. The July/August issue of "Outdoor Oklahoma" also placed second in the magazine - overall excellence category.
The Department's Web site (www.wildlifedepartment.com) was awarded an honorable mention in the best Web site category.
Youth hunters to test their skills
Youth hunters who would like to test their knowledge and skills can sign up for one of eight Youth Hunter Education Challenge events (YHEC) that will be held across the state this spring.
"These events are a great way to stay involved in hunting and outdoor recreation all year long, and they are also a great way to hone your skills in the off-season and maybe even learn a few new ones," said Lance Meek, hunter education coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
The YHEC is a program developed exclusively for hunter education course graduates from North America up to 19 years of age. YHEC provides graduates with a unique opportunity to test their abilities at a variety of hunting techniques, including shotgun, archery, and rifle events. The event is divided into youth and senior competitions with both groups competing at the same level of difficulty. Participants also are tested on their knowledge of wildlife species, knowledge of regulations and hunting ethics. Knowledge is tested on the hunter safety trail where participants are led through simulated hunting scenarios and must not only determine when it is legal to harvest game, but also must make correct decisions about whether to shoot at all.
This training ensures the future of the American hunting tradition as a safe, viable, recreational activity the entire family can enjoy. Though participants are scored and ranked in all YHEC events, the program's competitive edge is diminished, as the real challenge focuses on personal improvement.
"YHEC has grown to include hundreds of young people each year because of the hard work and passion of hunter education volunteers," said Meek. "It's a good chance for young people to continue their wildlife education beyond completing a hunter education course."
YHEC is sponsored by Friends of the NRA through their grant program. It first came to Oklahoma in 1997.
For more information about upcoming YHEC events contact Paul Conrady at (405) 341-6374. For more information about hunting and to find a link to the YHEC Web site, go to wildlifedepartment.com.
Following is a list of 2003 Oklahoma Youth Hunter Education Challenges:
Enid - March 15th
Garfield Rifle Assoc., Cherokee Strip Archery Club, Grand National Quail Club Gun Range
For more information contact Dale Adkins at (580) 242-1906
Canton - March 22
Chain Ranch Sportsman Club
For more information contact Rick Syzemore at (580) 886-2449
Tulsa - March 29
Tulsa Gun Club
For more information contact Bryan Young at (918) 573-1115.
Woodward - May 3
Woodward Rifle & Pistol Club
For more information contact Rick Menefee at (580) 256-6438.
Davis - May 10
Southern OK Sportsmens Club
For more information contact Jim Pumphrey (580) 226-3263
Norman - May 17
Tri-City Gun Club
For more information contact Robby Wallace at (405) 954-8030
Broken Bow - date to be
For more information contact Dennis Wilson at (580) 286-5175
Ponca City - June 7
Ponca City Rifle & Pistol Club
For more information contact Don Roy at (580) 362-3860
Oklahoma City - June 21
OKC Gun Club
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The AAFP has long pointed out(4 page PDF) that there are geographic problems with funding for graduate medical education (GME), and now an article in the November Health Affairs(content.healthaffairs.org) underscores the geographic imbalances in Medicare's GME system and makes a number of recommendations to revise the formula.
According to the article's authors, a state-by-state analysis of Medicare cost reports from teaching hospitals found significant differences in Medicare GME payments, as well as in the average payments per person and payments per medical resident. The imbalance seems to tilt in favor of Northeastern states with established GME programs. "States such as New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania have long-standing medical education programs and substantial training capacity," said the article. "These realities have provided them with comparative advantages in terms of the Medicare GME payments received overall and per person, and the number of Medicare-sponsored residents per 100,000 population."
For example, according to the article, compared with New York, where total GME payments amounted to $2 billion, payments totaled just $1.64 million in Wyoming. In Connecticut, GME payment per medical resident is $155,135 on average per year, which is more than twice the GME payment per medical resident in Louisiana ($63,811). Significant state-level variations also were reported in the resident caps per 100,000 population, ranging from 202.87 residents in the District of Columbia to 1.63 residents in Montana.
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- A new study in the November Health Affairs points out the geographic variability that often leads to significant differences in graduate medical education (GME) funding.
- For example, the GME payment per medical resident in Connecticut is $155,135, but the per-resident payment is only $63,811 in Louisiana.
- Authors of the article call for standardizing per-resident payments in all hospitals across all states to revise GME funding formulas, but the AAFP believes CMS must go even further.
The findings of the study "make it quite apparent who is benefiting financially the most from the present imbalance in the GME funding system, and it also highlights the magnitude of inequity in the system," said Perry Pugno, M.D., M.P.H., AAFP vice president for education.
Medicare GME payments "represent the largest single public investment in health workforce development," said the article. Teaching hospitals receive funds from the Medicare GME program to support residency and fellowship training for physicians. In 2010, about 1,200 hospitals received more than $10 billion from Medicare to help train 89,000 residents and fellows, according to figures from CMS.
However, the GME system has undergone many changes since its inception, including a cap on residency positions that was set by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 on the premise that an oversupply of doctors existed in the United States.
According to the article's authors, "formula-driven GME and the blunt instrument reforms that capped individual hospitals at their 1997 training levels have frozen in place a very irregular geography and, effectively, robbed current policymakers of the ability to make strategic judgments about the $10 billion provided annually to teaching hospitals in the name of graduate medical education."
Granted, the federal government has since made minor adjustments to level out inequities in the system by setting a floor and a cap on GME payments, "but the fact is the states where the training takes place are obviously going to get the money because the money is designed to support the training. That's the reality of it," said Pugno.
The article's authors suggest that variation in overall GME payments exists largely because of Medicare's indirect GME payment formula, which compensates hospitals on the assumption that their expenses run higher than those of nonteaching hospitals. "Each hospital's ratio of interns and residents to beds significantly affects its indirect payment," said the authors. "Hospitals with higher resident caps, set at the level of training in 1997, can achieve higher ratios that result in higher indirect payments, compared to hospitals with lower resident caps."
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) determined that "the indirect payment rate is nearly two times higher than can be empirically justified," according to the article.
In a 2010 report to Congress(www.medpac.gov), MedPAC suggested reducing indirect payments based on the lack of evidence of their necessity, said Fitzhugh Mullan, M.D., Murdock Head Professor of Medicine and Health Policy at George Washington University and lead author of the Health Affairs article. Such an approach "provides a budget-neutral way of generating funds to support new cap positions," Mullan said.
Standardizing per-resident payments in all hospitals across all states would be another way to revise the GME funding formulas, according to Mullan. States receiving less GME support should receive some protection in the event funding reductions take place, and in turn, be given higher priority if funding increases, the article said.
"GME's dependence on federal support raises legitimate concerns about distributional fairness in this form of public funding," the authors noted, suggesting that the system would benefit from a coordinating body that would make policy recommendations on public investments in GME.
Some AAFP experts thought the proposals in the Health Affairs article didn't go far enough. "What we have now is a system in which there is misalignment of the workforce production with the needs of the country," said Stan Kozakowski, M.D., director of the AAFP Division of Medical Education. "It is an artifact that seems to be set in stone as a result of the setting of the cap in 1997.
"If we continue to try to make minor modifications in the GME payment system, what we continue to have is more of the same mismatch. If we (the nation) had the political will to address this, then we'd be able to restructure the GME system to meet the needs of the American population."
A report issued earlier in the fall by the Council on Graduate Medical Education (COGME) offers a more comprehensive approach to revamping the system, said Pugno. Among other things, the COGME report recommended that Congress increase funding for additional GME positions and direct increases to high-priority specialties, including family medicine, general internal medicine and general surgery, as well as to some subspecialties. The report also recommended looking at sources other than Medicare to fund GME.
Medicare shouldn't be the only entity supporting GME when many other entities are consumers of the GME system, Pugno said. "What we need is a more socially accountable GME funding system that will generate the kinds of physicians that the nation needs to meet the health care needs of the population. These are the types of major changes that need to take place."
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It's Heidi Klum's turn to speak.
Three days after her soon-to-be ex-husband, Seal, 49, commented on her rumored relationship with bodyguard Martin Kristen, the Project Runway host issued a statement of her own.
"I cherish all of the great memories Seal and I created together over the years. Our separation was based on issues between the two of us," Klum, 39, tells Us Weekly. "Seal has moved on and so have I. My priority has and continues to be protecting and providing for our children."
A source previously told Us Seal felt ambushed by TMZ while leaving an airport August 31. When TMZ asked Seal to share his thoughts on Klum's recent vacation in Sardinia with Kristen, he said he "would have preferred Heidi show a little bit more class and at least wait until we separated first before deciding to fornicate with the help, as it were."
Klum's rep denied any infidelity on her client's behalf, and Seal's rep later told Us his words were misconstrued. "Seal would like to clarify that he was not implying his wife was cheating while they were together, but he was merely pointing out that their separation and divorce were not final and they are still legally married."
The couple, who separated in January and both filed for divorce in April, are parents to Leni, 8, Henry, 6, Johan, 5, and Lou, 2.
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In an unprecedented move, federal transportation officials penalized Asiana Airlines $500,000 Tuesday for failing to adequately help victims and their families in the aftermath of the South Korean airline's fatal July 6 crash at San Francisco International Airport.
The announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation vindicated the frustrations of victims' families who were unable to get information about their loved ones directly from Asiana. Some families were not contacted by the airline until five days after the crash, and the airline was so slow in setting up an emergency phone number that relatives were forced to go through a cumbersome reservation line to reach an employee.
"Until you've lived it, could you imagine if your wife and child, parents and brothers and sisters are on an aircraft and your sole source of information is CNN, which is replaying the footage again and again and again of an airplane cartwheeling down the runway, and not having any access to information?" asked Walnut Creek attorney Michael Verna, who filed the first lawsuit on behalf of victims after the crash.
Asiana must pay $400,000 in penalties within 30 days and spend up to another $100,000 to sponsor airline industry conferences and training through 2015 "to provide lessons learned," the Transportation Department said in announcing its groundbreaking fines Tuesday.
It was the first fine issued under a 1997 law that requires foreign air carriers to provide various services to passengers and their families after an airline disaster. According to federal transportation officials, the requirements include staffing and publicizing a reliable, toll-free telephone number to take calls from families; notifying families "as soon as practicable"; and committing "sufficient resources" to help families.
Asiana did not set up a reliable toll-free number for passengers' families until 18 hours and 32 minutes after the crash, transportation officials found. The airline also initially failed to commit enough staff to communicate with passengers and their families, most of whom were from China and South Korea, federal officials said. It then took Asiana two days to send "a sufficient number of trained personnel" to San Francisco.
"The last thing families and passengers should have to worry about at such a stressful time is how to get information from their carrier," U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in a statement.
Asiana told U.S. authorities its efforts were hampered, in part, by the 16-hour time difference between San Francisco and Seoul.
In a statement to this newspaper, Asiana said it "provided extensive support to the passengers and their families following the accident and will continue to do so."
After a nearly 11-hour flight from Seoul, the Boeing 777 slammed into a sea wall at the head of an SFO runway, sending the plane careening into a 330-degree spin before it burst into flames. Three teenage girls were killed and an estimated 200 of the 307 passengers and crew were injured.
Asiana still faces the outcome of a National Transportation Safety Board investigation that increasingly has pointed to pilot error, in addition to a growing docket of victims' lawsuits headed toward federal trial in Oakland. The federal fine has no bearing on the NTSB investigation nor on the civil lawsuits.
Even relatives who were at the airport July 6 were frustrated by the lack of information from Asiana, Verna said. One of his clients, Hector Machorro Jr., was waiting for his wife and son to land when he saw television coverage of the crash as he walked past an airport bar.
For hours, Verna said, Machorro was "frantic" waiting for any word about his family.
Machorro's wife eventually contacted him at the airport from San Francisco General Hospital, where she had been taken for treatment.
Machorro never heard from Asiana until several days later, when an employee called to ask about a potential claim against the airline, Verna said.
"Asiana, or their insurers, were already in the mode of how to cap their loss and exposure in the case rather than serving the needs of the people who were thrust out of their airplane because they couldn't figure out how to land it," Verna said.
Anthony Tarricone, whose law firm represents the families of the dead girls, said in an email to this newspaper that he hopes the fine helps prepare "all air carriers to meet their important obligations to the flying public and their families."
While transportation officials found fault with Asiana's response to the crash, Tarricone said, "in the weeks that followed, Asiana Airlines made efforts to be responsive to the needs of our many clients — providing necessary medical treatment and other support. We trust they will continue to address the needs of those injured in the crash."
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In Belgium, the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FAVV-AFSCA) is responsible for verifying compliance with the labelling requirements of EU regulation 1829/2003, and has a monitoring campaign for both food and feed.
In 2005, the agency ran GM tests on 113 food samples from food reserves, and on 95 samples from ingredients, and foods, from food manufacturers. In no case were GMOs found to be present in a quantity of more than 0.9 percent, and in nine cases were GMOs found to be present in quantities between 0.1 and 0.9 percent. In all cases, this presence was found to be adventitious or technically unavoidable. In all cases, measures had been in place to avoid the presence of GMOs.
In 2005, 160 samples of feed were tested for the presence of GMOs. Nine cases of nonconformity with the labelling requirements were detected. Almost all of them were results of the presence of GM soy.


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Cross named Head of Advancement Team at WBU
PLAINVIEW – Martha Cross, director of development at Wayland Baptist University for the past six years, has been named Executive Director of Institutional Advancement at Wayland.
In that position, Cross will oversee the advancement team, which includes the director of development, director of alumni development and the alumni services office, director of corporate development, director of the Museum of the Llano Estacado.
As such, Cross becomes the chief fundraiser for the university and oversees the annual plan and long-term strategic plan with regard to development for Wayland. She assumes the similar budgetary and supervisory role the position has entailed.
The position represents a bit of a structural change for Wayland, since the role was formerly that of vice president. According to Dr. Paul Armes, university president, the change was made to ease some of the administrative load for Cross as the advancement team prepares to launch a centennial capital campaign. The lightened load will allow her to focus on fundraising and oversight of those efforts more, but she will still be a part of the administrative team.
"Martha has served faithfully and effectively at Wayland for six years. She will provide day-to-day guidance and supervision for our development staff," said Armes. "She and I both believe that this newly created position will give us an appropriate and effective structure for accomplishing the goals and objectives of our Centennial campaign."
"I am very excited about Martha's assumption of this new role and believe that she is the best person to lead this very critical program in the life of Wayland Baptist University."
Cross is also encouraged by the move and excited about the future of advancement at Wayland.
"I am excited about the campaign and the challenge of that," she said. "I'm also excited that we've increased the size of our development team and now have more experience behind us. It's a team of people who love the university and have a good rapport."
The position of corporate development was added in July 2006 and filled by Mike Melcher, and Danny Andrews was named director of alumni development in July, marking a shift for the alumni office toward more strategic fundraising efforts. Rodney Watson is director of the museum, and the university will soon begin seeking a replacement for Cross' position of Director of Development.
Cross came to Wayland from the role of homemaker and mother to two daughters, Lyndsay, who recently graduated from Plainview Christian Academy and Morgan, who will be a freshman at PCA. She has previously been a classroom teacher.
A graduate of Plainview High School, Cross holds a bachelor's degree in home economics from Texas Tech and a Master of Education degree from Wayland. She is a member of First Baptist Church and has been active in Woman's Missionary Union work at the local, associational and state level, working as well with the WMU Foundation. Her past civic involvement includes United Way, the Symphony Board, the Junior Service League, Lions Club, Venture Club and Theta Delphin Study Club.


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Holiday Safety Tips From Sioux Falls Fire Rescue [VIDEO]
Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk for fire.
One-quarter of home decoration fires happen in December, and more than half of those are started by candles.
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue Division Chief Jeff Helm. "This is the time of year when people light candles and enjoy watching them. Candles and the holidays go together. We recommend you use battery operated candles. If you're going to use real candles, first and foremost---don't leave them unattended and make sure there are no combustibles around them."
Regarding Christmas trees, Jeff Helm suggests you choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall when touched. "Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights. Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit. Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed!"
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All-year round destination
Weatherwise, Denmark is an all-year-round getaway, with four distinct seasons. Cultural events are spread throughout the year with things to warm you in winter and refresh you in summer.
The summers are warm and everyone comes outside to enjoy the long evenings. The sun doesn't set until after 10pm in June. Danish school children return to school in August, so late August is a great time to visit for good weather and less crowds.
Though the days are shorter in the winter, the country is often covered with snow, so there are loads of opportunities to enjoy a natural winter wonderland. During the winter, some attractions and services close. For example, Tivoli Gardens is closed from the middle of September to the middle of April. It opens with gusto, however, over Christmas (except 24 and 25 December) and Halloween.
Further reading
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Reactions continue to flood in on Friday's data showing a worse-than-forecast 113,000 jobs created in January.
David Rosenberg, chief economist and strategist of Gluskin Sheff, says the weakness in the data came on the services side of the ledger -- which doesn't make sense to him when looking at both the ISM and ADP surveys. The employment component of the ISM services index was a strong 56.4% in January, and ADP said 160,000 private-sector services jobs were created during the month. "It's as if 100K service sector jobs went missing in the payroll report," he said.
(In the chart, the blue bar represents what the Labor Department says of private-sector services employment, and the red bar is ADP's tally.)
He said the headline number "did not pass the proverbial sniff test," and that the strong showing of the household survey is closer to the mark and more consistent with what actually is going on in the economy.
-- Steve Goldstein
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Tom T. Ishibashi's farm stand and farm is located at Torrance Airport and is the last farm in Torrance. He was the last farmer from a Japanese American family that has farmed in the South Bay, since the early 1900s mostly on the Palos Verdes Peninsula and in Torrance, the Ishibashi's have been farming the area at the Torrance Airport for the past 60 years and sadly, with his death, the end of an era and the farm comes.
This means that all of the equipment, etc. has to be sold or disposed of. So, I have offered to help spread the word for them.
UPDATE: The farm is now closed. So, if you are interested in any of the following items they have made an email address available for people interested in finding out more info. email@example.com.
Address: 24955 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, CA
Here's a list of some of what they have (looking for best offer on most things):
Lug Boxes - They have about 1,000 of them. For those who buy a lot of them, they are asking $5 a box; or if you only want a few, then they are asking for $10 box.
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Strawberry Baskets – There are 34 cases of clear plastic type, (Pactiv Brand item # 92519) 4 1/8 x 4 1/8, and are asking $100 per case (1200 in a case).
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Tomato Trays – They have about 200 of these
Strawberry Trays - They have about 200 of these
Fruit Trees – They have a Japanese persimmon, 3 olive trees all in ground, and 9-12 fig trees, green figs, not sure of variety but they are all in the ground.
Miscellaneous Farm Equipment & Trucks – They have tractors and trucks that are all different and all different ages, some very old and some not so old.
Tomato Stakes – 5 feet each, they have several hundred of these.
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William: In case you haven't heard, Hachette (US) CEO Michael Pietsch is sending out a response to the emails he's getting. DBW has it: http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2014/hachette-ceos-response-to-amazon-advocate-emails-why-we-price-books-the-way-we-do/
As you might imagine, I have a few comments:
Thank you for writing to me in response to Amazon's email. I appreciate that you care enough about books to take the time to write. We usually don't comment publicly while negotiating, but I've received a lot of requests for Hachette's response to the issues raised by Amazon, and want to reply with a few facts.
• Hachette sets prices for our books entirely on our own, not in collusion with anyone.
William: Seriously? This is how you start? That's a bad strategic move because you lied about not colluding in the past and you never apologized for it. We all know you colluded. You know you colluded. You may think that this statement is true because you aren't currently colluding with anyone, but until you admit that you colluded in the past, it's just bullshit. And, by the way, you best be careful. Any evidence of coordination with your former co-conspirators will land you back in court. The evidentiary requirements for antitrust collusion is really low. Even coincidentally ending up with the same proposed terms as other Big 5 publishers could be trouble. Recycling the same old price list that you and your co-conspirators adopted in 2010 seems like an astoundingly bad idea.
• We set our ebook prices far below corresponding print book prices, reflecting savings in manufacturing and shipping.
William: I decided check. I picked James Patterson's "Invisible" because Patterson has been one of your most vocal supporters and is your top-earning author. The list price for Patterson's book in hard cover is $28.00 and the ebook list price is $14.99. That seems like a big difference, but you and I know that's not the whole story. The price you charge retailers for the hard cover is about $14 and you charge them about $10.50 for the enook. That will have a big impact on the actual price the customer (you know, people like me) would pay. But it's even worse. Your position (as articulated by your boss Arnaud Nourry) is that you want to compel retailers to charge the full $14.99 for the ebook version. The actual selling price of the hard cover version of "Invisible" is $16.80 at Amazon and B&N online. One of the "sanctions" that you complain about below is Amazon charging full price for the print edition of your titles. The next time you write a public letter, could you explain why it's terrible for Amazon to charge full price for a print edition and terrible for them to charge any less than full price for an ebook edition of the very same book?
• More than 80% of the ebooks we publish are priced at $9.99 or lower
William: I'm calling bullshit on this. Maybe 80% of the ebook titles published are priced below $9.99, but that's just irrelevant. Far less than 80% of your ebook unit sales are for titles priced at $9.99. Another thing you can add in your next email update: What percentage of your ebook unit sales occur at prices above $9.99?
• Those few priced higher—most at $11.99 and $12.99—are less than half the price of their print versions.
William: See my comments above. That's disingenuous to say the least.
• Those higher priced ebooks will have lower prices soon, when the paperback version is published.
William: WTF? What does the paperback version have to do with the price of the ebook version? That makes no sense at all. Does the ebook version get cheaper to produce and distribute when the paperback comes out?
• The invention of mass-market paperbacks was great for all because it was not intended to replace hardbacks but to create a new format available later, at a lower price.
William: Wow. If that's your position, you should be windowing ebooks like you do paperbacks.
As a publisher, we work to bring a variety of great books to readers, in a variety of formats and prices. We know by experience that there is not one appropriate price for all ebooks, and that all ebooks do not belong in the same $9.99 box. Unlike retailers, publishers invest heavily in individual books, often for years, before we see any revenue. We invest in advances against royalties, editing, design, production, marketing, warehousing, shipping, piracy protection, and more. We recoup these costs from sales of all the versions of the book that we publish—hardcover, paperback, large print, audio, and ebook. While ebooks do not have the $2-$3 costs of manufacturing, warehousing, and shipping that print books have, their selling price carries a share of all our investments in the book.
William: Blah, blah, blah. Don't you guys get tired of this line of argument? I'm sure tired of pointing out how completely bogus it is. But since you are the CEO of a big publishing company, I assume you know a little something about economics. Let's talk about the marginal cost of production. The short version of the definition is that it is the cost of producing one more unit of something. The marginal cost of producing one more print book is the cost of producing a single copy of a POD book. The marginal cost of producing one more ebook is $0. There are some transaction costs associated with selling that additional unit, but they are less than the transactional costs of selling the additional unit of a print book. And let's not forget that print books have resale value that ebooks don't. I've done some economic modeling of this and I find that the difference in price between a hard cover and an ebook version of the same title would tend towards about $5-$7. That's the price differential that would maximize revenue and sales across a broad range of titles. Interestingly enough, that's about the differential that Amazon is arguing for. That's not really surprising to me because they are a retailer with lots of data on book sales. Here's the crux of the matter. The market doesn't care about your costs or business model or expense allocations. They are irrelevant. Hachette has a very high cost structure for producing ebooks. In one sense, Amazon is doing you a favor, long term, if they force you to confront that reality now.
This dispute started because Amazon is seeking a lot more profit and even more market share, at the expense of authors, bricks and mortar bookstores, and ourselves. Both Hachette and Amazon are big businesses and neither should claim a monopoly on enlightenment, but we do believe in a book industry where talent is respected and choice continues to be offered to the reading public.
Once again, we call on Amazon to withdraw the sanctions against Hachette's authors that they have unilaterally imposed, and restore their books to normal levels of availability. We are negotiating in good faith. These punitive actions are not necessary, nor what we would expect from a trusted business partner.
William: Good luck with that. These so-called sanctions are permitted by your contract with Amazon, right? I mean, they must be because you've never claimed that they can't do this, just that they shouldn't. If these things are so terrible, why didn't you negotiate with Amazon to prevent them from pulling these shenanigans? One more thing. If you are worried by Hachette's authors, why didn't you take Amazon up on their offer to compensate them? It's beginning to look like the harm to your authors is something that you aren't willing to address. Other than by whining.
Thank you again and best wishes,
Michael Pietsch
William: Just to be clear, the comment about recycling the price list is important. In the Apple agreement with Hachette in January 2010, the customer price for ebook versions of new releases with hardcovers costing $27.51 - $30 was $14.99. Patterson's book costs $28 and the ebook list is $14.99. What a coincidence.
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Simon Cowell is closing up shop on the U.S. version of "The X Factor."
Fox, along with Syco and FremantleMedia, announced the show has concluded its stateside run after three seasons.
"I've had a fantastic time over the last 12 years, both on 'The X Factor' and 'American Idol.' And apart from being lucky enough to find some amazing talent on the shows, I have always had an incredible welcome from the American public (most of the time!)," Cowell said in a statement.
"Last year, for a number of reasons, I had to make a decision to return to the U.K. version of 'The X Factor' in 2014. So for now, I'm back to the U.K. and I want to thank Fox for being an incredible partner and I also want to thank everybody who has supported my shows," Cowell added. "America, I'll see you soon."
Early Friday it was announced the reality show magnate was set to return to the British version of "The X Factor" for the show's upcoming season later this year. The news all but confirmed rampant speculation that the U.S. version was kaput.
Cowell is returning to the competition he launched in 2004 after spending the last three years attempting to brand the U.S. version as a viable competition against his old home, "American Idol," and ratings rainmaker, "The Voice."
Since its inception in 2011, the show had yet to deliver on the hype Cowell had lobbed on the media while he was rolling out the show.
Unlike "Idol," Cowell's first stateside swing at picking music talent, "X Factor" hasn't proved beneficial to its winners in the least bit.
First season champ Melanie Amaro has issued only a handful of coolly received singles, and last year's winner, Tate Stevens, "parted ways" with his label after his debut flopped. The show's gargantuan $5-million prize was lowered to $1 million before the show's recent third season, which was won by dreamy folk-pop duo Alex & Sierra.
Finalists such as Emblem3 and Fifth Harmony have continued to make a major splash.
The fledgling competition hasn't only struggled to produce chart stars, on-air talent has barely been able to stay put as well.
Before the first season aired, news leaked that pop singer Cheryl Cole, who left the U.K. version to help Cowell launch the U.S. edition, was sacked in favor of former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, who had been tapped to co-host the show. Scherzinger and former "Idol" judge Paula Abdul lasted one season (along with the show's host, Steve Jones). Ironically, Scherzinger headed to the U.K. version in 2012 and the act she mentored on the show, James Arthur, won that season.
Britney Spears did a one-season stint, before exiting alongside LA Reid and co-host Khloe Kardashian. Spears and Reid were replaced by Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio. Late last year, pop star Demi Lovato announced she would depart the show after two seasons.
"To all of us at Fox, Simon is more than one of the most prolific TV personalities of our time -- he's part of our family. A consummate showman and partner, there's no one more passionate or creative than Simon, and we feel so fortunate to have enjoyed such a wonderful, collaborative relationship with him over the past 12 years," Kevin Reilly, chairman of entertainment for Fox said in a statement.
"Unfortunately, there is no 'X Factor' U.S.A. without Simon Cowell, but we understand and support his decision to focus on the international formats and on the next phase of his personal life," Reilly added. "We wish him the very best, and it's our sincere hope that we work together again soon."


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NHL Department of Player Safety assesses no supplemental discipline to Maple Leafs' GrabovskiNHL.com @NHLdotcom
NEW YORK -- Following a telephone hearing conducted this morning, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety has decided not to assess Supplemental Discipline to Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mikhail Grabovski for an incident that occurred during NHL Game No. 160 Saturday night in Montreal.
After interviewing both players involved in the incident and reviewing all of the available video and medical reports, the League could not determine conclusively that Grabovski bit Montreal forward Max Pacioretty.
The Department of Player Safety has concluded that there was not sufficient evidence to support imposing Supplemental Discipline.


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Metropolitan Christopher decides to retire
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According to Romfea, the head of the Orthodox Church of Czech lands and Slovakia, Metropolitan Christopher, decides to retire from the present office. He did this for "the good and peace in the Church".
Archbishop Simeon of Brno and Olomouc, the senior bishop of the Orthodox Church of the Czech Lands and Slovakia, was chosen as Locum Tenens of the Primatial Throne. People close to Metropolitan Christopher said that he decided after the retirement to have his place of residence in the Monastery of the Lord's Transfiguration in Teschow.
Source: Romfea (Athens), Amen (Athens), OCP Orthodox News


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Born in Cap Haitien, Haiti, Fred Joseph Jr. moved to Florida with his father at the age of two, and returned to Haiti at four years old residing there until the age of seven years old, where he attended the school Kay Frère. With his families' belief in the American dream, they moved to New Jersey and managed to overcome trials and tribulations; where they not only value the dream but live it as well. Fred says: "I believe that we have the power to create our own reality and helping others empowers each of us to create a reality that fulfills the heart's desire. My way of helping people encourages others to challenge themselves".
Fred always knew he was a humanitarian at heart. Issues such as absolute poverty, child mortality and environmental sustainability were always thought provoking to him. Being Haitian, he knew that these harsh realities needed more than just financial aid; that the suffering of people worldwide needed all sorts of resolutions such as: improvement in the education system and safety in the environment. Fred's experience of working with people of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds, guiding and supporting them to overcome various problems, motivated him to help those in need. Through his work, he managed to travel and participate in non-profit seminars in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maine, Chicago, Florida, California, Boston, and Haiti.
In 2007, Fred graduated from Saint Peter's College, Jersey City, New Jersey. Although he studied Business, his desire for charity work increased over the years. The following year, after hosting a soccer tournament in Saint Raphael, Haiti a fight broke out with the youth causing children and parents to flee, it was then that Fred realized that the local kids were in dire need of a better environment; one that could not only provide for their families, but generations to come. This was the birth of the Anasoule Wishes Foundation (AWF) named after his grandmother Anasoule. AWF was founded to teach the children of St. Raphael, to utilize their resources in order to better their lives and community. In 2010 Fred, along with a college friend, Martine E. Pierre, decided to expand on the AWF vision and create the Help Us Save Us (HUSU) organization. HUSU is a non-profit organization established to serve all areas of humanity by providing assistance in education, health, and agriculture. The organization is currently working to revitalize the educational institutions in Saint Raphael, Haiti. The town has gained many new residents displaced from the capital city, Port-Au-Prince, due to the tragic earthquake.
Growing up in America and adapting to American culture, Fred's peers mocked his Haitian culture, which at times pained him because the image they portrayed of Haiti, was a false image of his home. In 2005, during his sophomore year of college he lost his father in a car accident. "The loss of my father forced me to not only step up and fill his shoes but to start living his dream because tomorrow is not promised. Just as my parents took the challenge of coming to America in search of better opportunities, I want to return to Haiti to offer my fellow citizens more opportunities."
Haiti is a country that faces many challenges: political corruption, misdistribution of wealth and socio-economic obstacles. Regardless of that, Fred stands on the belief that "to reduce extreme poverty, it is important to set goals, lay out strategies, mobilize resources, assign accountability and measure progress. The end of poverty also begins with poor communities, local leaders and grassroots organizations. People in communities that work together can overcome conflict, share the costs of bringing clean water to everyone, and rebuild schools torn down by war and natural disaster, and press governmental authorities to be accountable. We have the knowledge, technology, and wealth to get the job done. It starts from the realization that we are citizens not only of our own country but also of the world. We have an obligation to be knowledgeable about the world. It begins with each of us. It begins now." His mission: "Together we can build a better world"
Q&A With Fred Joseph Jr.
BS: What memories do you remember of Haiti from? Did a remarkable experience take place in which has aided in the love you have for the country?
Fred Joseph Jr.: The memories that play in my head when I used to live in Haiti are great memories. I remember my parents taking me to go get ice cream every weekend. The streets were so clean, food was affordable, truck drivers were able to travel at anytime in the night. There were no such thing as kidnapping, we had electricity 24-7 and the educational system was very good. Back then, French was a requirement in school. Back then my father played soccer for the international team. Soccer is a big thing in Haiti.
I was born in Haiti. So the love for my country was something I was born with. Also I think traveling to Haiti every summer made me fall in love more with Haiti. My parents would send me and sisters to to Haiti every summer.
BS: Was it a hard process to create a non profit? What essential tools should an individual process in order to to begin a non profit? What initial first steps should they take?
Fred Joseph Jr.: Founding Help Us Save Us was not difficult. After witnessing the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti, my passion to make a difference became a must. I was tired of other organizations telling me NO for what I wanted to do for my country. Therefore I took the initiative to create my own non-profit.
Starting a non-profit is not difficult if you have a passion on helping others. You don't need any tools to start a non-profit. Just remember you are doing this to change someone's life. You need to work hard, be honest, and don't be afraid to ask for help. First initial step into starting a non-profit is knowing what you want to do and understanding your mission.
BS: Please give us a more detailed assessment about the current project(s) of your non-profit.
Fred Joseph Jr.: We're currently building a Children's Center in Saint Raphael, Haiti that will provide impoverished children and orphans in Haiti with the opportunity to take part in: recreation, singing, dancing, chapel, sports, arts and crafts and more with the overall goal of fostering children who are self-reliant and able to contribute to their communities in countless ways. This center will give us the chance to feed 500 children with three meals a day for one week each month, this is more than most Haitian children receive in a year. Our dream is to provide clean water, clinics, trade schools and cabins with over 500 beds, but we need the help of others to make this dream come true!
BS: What other countries will or has HUSU aided or will aid?
Fred Joseph Jr.: Help Us Save Us plans to do work and expand in countries such as the Dominican Republic, Trinidad, Ecuador, Brazil, Peru, Sierra Leone, Angola, and more. Our efforts thus far has been focused in Haiti only.
BS: Which other non-profits have HUSU collaborated with?
Fred Joseph Jr.: HUSU has teamed up with Hosean International Ministries in Haiti. They have been our mentor since day one. We also do side work with MMRCHaiti.
www.hosean.org and www.mmrchaiti.org/
BS: Are there any other endeavors in which you will or have participated in? What are they?
Fred Joseph Jr.: Beside the Children Center, I am working with HaitiWater this summer in Haiti to install a water system that will provide clean drinking water to the people of Saint Raphael.
BS: Why do you believe it is important for the black community to continually participate in giving back to the community and or providing mentorship?
Fred Joseph Jr.: Its important not only for the black community to give, but for everyone to give. Our mission is "Together WE can build a better world." Like Ghandi once said "you must be the change you wish to see in the world". Therefore, at the end of the day when you give, eventually you receive. I believe God's gift to us is putting us on this earth. Our gift to Him is what we do for others while we are on this earth.


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Authors: George Rajna
Nobody understands why deep neural networks are so good at solving complex problems. Now physicists say the secret is buried in the laws of physics. [12] A team of researchers working at the University of California (and one from Stony Brook University) has for the first time created a neural-network chip that was built using just memristors. In their paper published in the journal Nature, the team describes how they built their chip and what capabilities it has. [11] A team of researchers used a promising new material to build more functional memristors, bringing us closer to brain-like computing. Both academic and industrial laboratories are working to develop computers that operate more like the human brain. Instead of operating like a conventional, digital system, these new devices could potentially function more like a network of neurons. [10] Cambridge Quantum Computing Limited (CQCL) has built a new Fastest Operating System aimed at running the futuristic superfast quantum computers. [9] IBM scientists today unveiled two critical advances towards the realization of a practical quantum computer. For the first time, they showed the ability to detect and measure both kinds of quantum errors simultaneously, as well as demonstrated a new, square quantum bit circuit design that is the only physical architecture that could successfully scale to larger dimensions. [8] Physicists at the Universities of Bonn and Cambridge have succeeded in linking two completely different quantum systems to one another. In doing so, they have taken an important step forward on the way to a quantum computer. To accomplish their feat the researchers used a method that seems to function as well in the quantum world as it does for us people: teamwork. The results have now been published in the "Physical Review Letters". [7] While physicists are continually looking for ways to unify the theory of relativity, which describes large-scale phenomena, with quantum theory, which describes small-scale phenomena, computer scientists are searching for technologies to build the quantum computer. The accelerating electrons explain not only the Maxwell Equations and the Special Relativity, but the Heisenberg Uncertainty Relation, the Wave-Particle Duality and the electron's spin also, building the Bridge between the Classical and Quantum Theories. The Planck Distribution Law of the electromagnetic oscillators explains the electron/proton mass rate and the Weak and Strong Interactions by the diffraction patterns. The Weak Interaction changes the diffraction patterns by moving the electric charge from one side to the other side of the diffraction pattern, which violates the CP and Time reversal symmetry. The diffraction patterns and the locality of the self-maintaining electromagnetic potential explains also the Quantum Entanglement, giving it as a natural part of the Relativistic Quantum Theory and making possible to build the Quantum Computer.
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Memo to Maty Mauk: stay upright and healthy. And strap on some bubble wrap, just in case.
With rumors swirling throughout the morning, Missouri confirmed via a press release that quarterback Corbin Berkstresser suffered a knee injury during practice last week and will be lost for the foreseeable future. The specific nature of the injury was a medial meniscus tear, which was surgically repaired yesterday.
Berkstresser will be on crutches for at least a month; the school stated in the release that "there is currently no set timetable for when he would be able to return to the field."
As far as when the injury occurred, the release said Berkstresser injured the knee Tuesday, Oct. 15, but did not inform the team's medical staff until Sunday.
Berkstresser is the second quarterback Mizzou has lost to a significant injury in less than two weeks. Oct. 12, starter James Franklin suffered a separated shoulder in the win over Georgia and will be out at least until early next month.
With Franklin sidelined, the redshirt freshman Mauk has been the starter and was backed up by Berkstresser. With Franklin and Berkstresser sidelined, and as the Tigers look to continue their improbable run toward an SEC East title, Mauk will be backed up by true freshman Eddie Prinz, who has yet to appear in a game at the collegiate level.
Bubble wrap, Maty. Bubble wrap.