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New Bern is a great sailing center, but it was not always so. New Bern owes its sailing renaissance, which began in 1955, to Dr. Lawrence Erdman.
New Bern is a great sailing center, but it was not always so. New Bern owes its sailing renaissance, which began in 1955, to Dr. Lawrence Erdman.
The Neuse River is reliably breezy, and New Bern�s weather is famously beautiful. These ideal sailing conditions attracted my father to New Bern in 1954.
My parents are the late Dr. Erdman and his wife, Marian Williams Erdman, now 90. As the oldest of four children, I was always my father�s handiest assistant and companion. From the earliest age, I was often shanghaied into participating in activities and projects that interested my dad. My mother sided with him in cajoling me to go along as he pursued his many hobbies.
One of Dad�s great interests was sailing. When we moved to New Bern in 1954, I was five years old. Although my father had talked about sailing, I had never seen a sailboat. That changed soon after we moved into our house at 1808 River Drive in New Bern. The River Drive neighborhood had been brought forth out of the Neuse River, by dredging sand and soil from the river�s channel and piling it at the shore. The dredging made the river�s channel deep enough to navigate. The dredged-up soil created low-lying, flood-prone waterfront land which was sold to home builders. Unaware of the flood risk, my father was eager to live by the Neuse River to enjoy its beauty and to harness its breezes for sailing.
As soon as Dad arrived in New Bern, he began searching for a used sailboat to purchase. By 1955, with the advent of outboard motorboats, however, sailboats had become extinct on the Neuse River. In those years, New Bern�s proudest industry was the Barbour Boats Company which manufactured new outboard motorboats near the site where Tryon Palace is now located.
Dad searched far and wide for a sailboat, but there were no used sailboats to be found, and new sailboats were unheard of in the region.
Finally, Dad located a used wooden rowboat which he ambitiously set out to convert into a sailboat. I soon learned that there is much more to constructing a sailboat than just putting a mast and sail on a rowboat.
Dad began to transform the rowboat by sawing a lengthwise slot 40 inches long and one inch wide through the floor of the boat�s wooden hull. He carpentered together a wooden box shaped like a 42" flat screen TV which he mounted over that slot to create a centerboard case. He traced out on newspaper a pattern for a centerboard which he hired a craftsman to cast in iron. That created a centerboard that hinged down into the water through the slot. A centerboard is a necessary accessory that allows a sailboat to steer in directions other than just the direction in which the wind is blowing.
My mother was drafted for the laborious task of hand-cutting many yards of stiff, heavy white canvas which she stitched together into a sail. She wore out a sewing machine in the process.
Dad located a wooden post to serve as a mast. He sawed off the flat end of a large rowing oar to create a spar for the gaff-style rig that he envisioned. He braced the mast on three sides with metal wire stays. Erecting the mast and sail transformed the rowboat, at least visually, into a sailboat.
Dad painstakingly rigged ropes and pulleys to raise the sail. Finally, after he somehow engineered a wooden rudder for the vessel, we were ready to put the boat into the water.
Immediately, there were leaks everywhere. Before Dad cut the huge centerboard hole in the hull, the boat had been relatively watertight. After the radical boat surgery, it leaked profusely around the centerboard despite his efforts to caulk the leaks. Although we viewed some bailing as an unavoidable adjunct to the sport, we bailed water constantly.
Despite taking on water, and maneuvering cautiously with a mast and sail that were delicately and awkwardly attached to the boat, we finally headed out on the river for our first sail. Thank goodness I was wearing a life jacket.
Motorboaters zoomed by us at 10 times our speed, leaving us lurching in their rough wakes. When they slowed down to gawk, they frequently yelled epithets at my dad, the most polite of which was �get out of the way!� Clearly, many people thought that my dad was nuts to be boating in such a bygone manner. In that year of 1955, the wide river belonged exclusively to outboard motorboats and water-skiers.
Dad�s rowboat-to-sailboat experiment did not last long. The leaks were too sieve-ish, and the rowboat adaptation was too misfit. The final blow, however, came when our house was destroyed by the overflowing river during Hurricane Ione, less than one year after we moved in. The land on River Drive proved too low-lying for habitation.
We relocated to a house which Dad bought from retiring Congressman Graham Barden on the higher ground of National Avenue. Undaunted in his quest to sail on the Neuse River, Dad hunted down a real sailboat which he purchased from an old fisherman in Plymouth, N.C. This boat was about 20 feet long, bulky and heavy. It was very old, probably built around 1910 when sailboats still ruled the rivers and sounds of Eastern North Carolina. This boat possessed obvious advantages over the converted rowboat, because it was already equipped with a rudder, a centerboard, and proper places to mount and brace a mast. It had a V-shaped hull and wooden decking that prevented waves washing over the sides and sinking the boat.
That old boat had its share of leaks and rotten wood that Dad replaced. At age seven, I helped � or at least I kept him company � while he worked. I wielded a brush as we repainted the entire boat a deep blue color.
Although it floated, the boat was cumbersomely heavy. We hauled it to the river on a boat trailer hitched to the family station wagon.
When we sailed our blue boat, the reactions were again the same. There were still no other sailboats on the river. Most people had never seen a sailboat, except in history books. Again, the consensus among the neighbors could be summed up as �Dr. Erdman may be a fine surgeon, but he�s a fool to be fiddling around on a sailboat that gets stranded whenever the wind dies down.�
Everyone, including many of Dad�s friends, urged him to give up on the failed experiment with sailing and join the others zooming around the river in motorboats. My father always seemed oblivious to those who considered him eccentric. I, on the other hand, as a young boy sensitive to the disapproval of onlookers, longed to have a motorboat �like everybody else.� I was outvoted by my parents every year.
My father knew from sailing on Long Island Sound as a youth, that the Neuse River held unlimited potential for sailboats. Still, in New Bern at that time, it was as strange to sail a boat as it would be nowadays to commute to work in Charlotte riding a horse.
The acceptance of sailing on the Neuse River finally began to change around 1960. About that time, Dr. Devereux Lippitt moved to New Bern. Like Dad, he was a Princeton graduate. He came to North Carolina from Michigan, and he had grown up sailing.
Dr. Lippitt became my father�s closest friend. Soon, he launched New Bern�s second sailboat, a fast and stylish new Flying Dutchman. Also, around that time, Camp Seagull, 30 miles down river near Oriental was increasingly promoting sailing for the campers. Dad and I traveled to Camp Seagull to sail with the camp�s sailing master, Tom Hart, a professor from Florida.
Back in New Bern, Dr. William Bell then bought a sailboat, as did Dr. Ben Warren. Initially, only these physicians possessed the audacity � to stand against the winds of prevailing opinion.
But as it is with sailing, the winds changed. Seemingly overnight, sails began to be seen on the river every summer weekend.
Sailing quickly mushroomed in popularity. By the mid-1960s, my dad and his sailing pals organized the first New Bern sailing regatta, a race in which boats in the same class � like size and rigging � raced each other from Union Point to win prizes. Meanwhile, our family acquired a fine sailboat that was custom-built for Dad at Harkers Island, N.C. by legendary boat maker, Julian Guthrie.
Then Dad purchased a pair of Sunfish sailboats. With a matched set of boats in the family, we were able to hold Sunfish races on the river. I became an accomplished sailor. I often invited other guys, and of course all the cute girls, to sail with me. I spent many hundreds of hours sailing on the Neuse River. It became my favorite activity.
I do not sail much anymore. However, one of the habits a sailor develops, and never loses, is a knack for noticing the wind�s direction and strength. In New Bern, the mornings were usually breeze-free, and the river was mirror-smooth. Like clockwork, however, good sailing breezes usually arose after 1p.m. On the infrequent days when there was a noticeable breeze before noon, it usually portended that the afternoon would bring a stiff wind and great sailing.
To this day, living 200 miles from the coast, if I detect a breeze early in the morning, I think, �This would be a great day to go sailing.� And just like that, I�ve gone back fifty years; the sun is on my face and the wind is blowing my hair. I�m on the river again.
Sailboating is now embedded in the DNA of New Bern. Few people recall how that DNA was planted there. I know its origin because I was an eyewitness. It was my dad who taught New Bern to sail.


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Announcing MSI on CTS, Cisco EX & C Series
In the coming weeks, Cisco will begin shipping the latest releases for the Cisco TelePresence endpoints, which has important implications for those customers looking to roll out a medianet-enabled infrastructure. With the new release, the Media Services Interface (MSI) will ship by default, enabling both the Media Monitoring and Media Awareness solutions for these endpoints. For network administrators, utilizing Media Monitoring in networks managed by Cisco Prime Collaboration Manager and other certified 3rd party management tools, it will now be possible to proactively monitor the network contribution to the end-user's quality of experience. Being able to monitor key performance metrics (such as packet loss, jitter and delay) will enable network administrators to quickly identify if network service is adversely impacting experience and—in conjunction with Mediatrace—provide them with the ability to dynamically gather the end-to-end diagnostics needed for rapid problem resolution. Quite often, one of the biggest operational challenges with rich media conferencing is detecting and troubleshooting intermittent network quality issues. Often the end user has to complain to the IT department, the video administrator then tries to locate the problem, and by the time they engage the network administrator, the problem has disappeared. This leads to the two operations groups wasting hours trying to be at the right place at the right time to pick up their issues. With Performance Monitor now on both the network and on the endpoints, the operations team can proactively identify the issues and dynamically gather the necessary diagnostics as the problem occurs, rather than attempting to manually gather them after the problem has disappeared. With support in these high value applications, administrators can expect to reduce operational costs and maintain high levels of customer service.
With the addition of Media Awareness to these platforms, network administrators will have far greater visibility and granularity when it comes to capacity planning and operational visibility. Prior to this innovation, much of the media traffic generated by these endpoints was barely distinguishable from other applications that use RTP, including regular IP phones. With the additional metadata being passed from endpoint to the network via the MSI, administrators will have granular information about each of the flows traversing the network, simplifying capacity planning by helping network administrators visualize what media and how much of it is consuming existing network resources. When combined with the performance monitoring capabilities in the medianet-enabled network platforms, administrators can also easily correlate which applications are getting good network services and which are unduly suffering.
The addition of the Media Services Interface (MSI) to these platforms is a major step forward in delivering Cisco's Medianet architecture to customers, building towards a critical mass of medianet- enabled applications. The resulting reduction in operational costs and acceleration of rich media deployment will hopefully serve as a model that will encourage other applications to get the best out of a medianet-enabled network infrastructure.
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Jhun De Leon
Any reply at all?
Craig Sanderson
Yes the TX9000 will be supporting this in a release in January.
What about the TX9000?
Telepresence is likely to pave the way for all future technologies.

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Chevron Banksia
Megan Nielson Banksia pattern. I already have plans to make it again, especially in jersey, again. It's amazingly comfortable.
chevron jersey from Girl Charlee. Really. Let me say that again. Chevron. Jersey. Girl Charlee. Yes, it's true. Love.
Happily Ever After had made this pattern in a small, so I was able to try hers on, so I didn't need (or so I thought) to make a muslin, because hers was also a jersey knit. She had made it in a tunic length, so I didn't realize that, because I am taller that it would be honestly-shorter-than-this-mama-wanted. The bottom is black jersey that I cut off my husband's old polo shirt to fix that problem. The collar is a black jersey shirt I cut up from my own closet, which I did not interface at all. I actually like that the band sort of "cuts up" the bold print, along with the solid black collar.
I hope you enjoyed it! Have any of you got this pattern on your must make list like me? Or have you been wanting to make it?


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EarthTalk: Environmental apps
Dear EarthTalk: What are some cool apps that work with a mobile phone that can help me get in better touch with the environment? -- Mitchell Brown, Troy, Mich.
Not surprisingly, there are thousands of "green" apps out there that make it easier for people to find and share information to help us all become better stewards of the natural environment.
The American Lung Association's State of the Air app shows live color-coded air quality maps for any U.S. location and includes both ozone and particulate pollution counts. The app also provides air quality alerts, short-term forecasts and opportunities to learn more about air quality risks and to contact lawmakers to push for more stringent pollution regulations.
Another way to find out who's emitting what nearby is via aMobileFuture's Pollution, a free app that compiles information from various pollution databases around the world and then shows users which big polluters are emitting what near them. Coverage includes 1,380 cities, mostly in Europe and the U.S.
Ethical shoppers will appreciate the GoodGuide, a free app that shows how any of 120,000 food, personal care and household products stack up in terms of sustainability, fair wages and even health risks. Users just snap a picture of an item's bar code to get the low-down on whether or not it's a "good" buy. And the free JouleBug app turns living greener into a game, taking specific sustainability-oriented steps such as reducing energy use, recycling more or buying local and translating these small acts into positive "units of impact." Embedded videos demonstrate ways once can green up daily life.
Adair Systems' 99 cents GasHog app makes it easy to track a car's fuel efficiency. Enter the odometer reading and amount of fuel added each time you refill the tank and the app calculates the fuel economy of the previous tank and compares it to historical averages. The app also offers tips for improving fuel economy. And Avego's free CarmaCarpooling app matches nearby drivers with riders to share the commute and the expense. At the end of the trip, the rider can send a payment through the system to the driver to cover a share of gas and wear-and-tear.
PaperKarma is a free app to help reduce junk mail. Users input their address information once and then snap a picture through the app of any unwanted junk mail. Behind the scenes, PaperKarma's automated system notifies the publisher to take the user's name and address off their list.
Another popular app is Light Bulb Finder, a free app designed to help ease the transition from older incandescent bulbs to more energy efficient replacements. Users enter in their zip code -- the app automatically inputs average regional electricity rates accordingly -- and then choose which type of fixture, size/shape and wattage bulb(s) they are looking to replace. The app then suggests options that use less energy and shows how much money the user can expect to save with the newer bulb(s).
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EarthTalk is by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss of E -- The Environmental Magazine (www.emagazine.com). Send questions to firstname.lastname@example.com.
It's nice to know that the little screens we've become increasingly dependent upon -- and which otherwise tend to distract us from nature and the outdoors -- can also be used for the betterment of the environment.
Contacts: State of the Air App, www.lung.org/healthy-air/outdoor/state-of-the-air/app.html;
JouleBug, www.joulebug.com; GasHog, www.adairsystems.com/gashog; CarmaCarpooling, www.carmacarpool.com; Light Bulb Finder, www.lightbulbfinder.net; GoodGuide, www.goodguide.com.
EarthTalk is by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss of E -- The Environmental Magazine (www.emagazine.com). Send questions to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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App Description
Tired of the same old boring tower defense games? Goblin Defenders: Steel'n'Wood breaks the mold, as it is a truly unique game in every way! Why fight off hordes from one single direction, like most other games? No, how about troves of enemies coming from all angles? That is what Goblin Defenders: Steel'n'Wood is all about!
Start with three guns, capable of ripping through crowds of attackers, and steadily upgrade as the game progresses! But beware, the game becomes more difficult as you play, with even more directions enemies will be coming from! So upgrading your guns and towers will be vital to survival! Oh, and you will definitely want to take out the sheep, they're sure to land you a great surprise! The ogres, spiders, and evil spirits are coming for you, so answer the challenge in Goblin Defenders: Steel'n'Wood!
◇8 Fascinating maps and 4 unique environments!
◇3 Difficulty levels, so anyone can enjoy the game!
◇8 special monsters and 5 boss monsters!
◇6 Unique guns, each with special power!
◇Unique Music on every zone (musician and composer Nikita Barey)
◇Unique tower upgrades, with each tower having 3 enhancements!
◇Bonus rounds to gather even more gold!
◇Unlock Survival Mode : See how many waves you can withstand.
◇Local and online scores, battle to be number one!
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Support: http://alawar.com/iphone/feedback/ или http://alawar.com/ipad/feedback/
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App Changes
- July 16, 2013 Initial release
- September 07, 2013 New version 1.6
- October 10, 2013 New version 1.7
- December 28, 2013 New version 1.7.5
- April 02, 2014 New version 1.8
- April 05, 2014 New version 1.8.1
- June 28, 2014 New version 1.8.2
- August 15, 2015 New version 1.9.1
- November 03, 2015 New version 1.9.200
- December 15, 2015 New version 1.9.202
- February 19, 2016 New version 1.9.205


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Press Release: One Saved Post Office: Stamford, CT
Berkeley and cities across the nation are fighting to keep their historic postal buildings. In Stamford, CT, the National Post Office Collaborate based in Berkeley won its first legal victory on Sept. 26, when U.S. District Judge Vanessa Bryant granted a Temporary Restraining Order preventing the sale of the Stamford CT post office. to the Capelli Organization. Capelli is a New York-based real estate developer planning to build apartments on the Post Office site.
One month later, on Oct. 28, the Collaborate won a second legal victory when U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton issued a preliminary injunction against the sale, ruling that the USPS failed to conduct an environmental review of its impact, as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
"There is a strong public interest in ensuring that USPS complies with its NEPA obligations here and in any future sales of its other properties," the judge wrote.
"Yesterday"s decision could have far-reaching impacts," according to Steve Hutchins of Save the Post Office, a website. "It's not clear at this point if the ruling will become a precedent, but as the case moves forward, it may put more pressure on the Postal Service to conduct environmental impact reviews when it wants to sell a historic post office.
"This could result in more opportunities for public input into decisions over sales, more attention to what will happen to the buildings after they are sold, more transparency in the process, and more obstacles for the Postal Service to overcome before it sells a historic property," Hutchins said. The City of Berkeley, Save the Berkeley Post Office and The National Post Office Collaborate are all exploring legal recourse tos prevent their postal building sales.
"The ruling on the Stamford Post Office sale is part of a much larger fight," says Jacquelyn McCormick of Berkeley, executive director of the Collaborate. The group is trying to protect public ownership of historic post offices and the art they contain. "They are assets of the people of the United States,"
The US Postal Service holds the largest collection of New Deal-era art in the nation. Murals are painted on many post office walls, around windows, and over doors. Yet, while taxpayers funded the New Deal art and the buildings housing it, there is no guarantee that either will remain as part of the public domain.
"The post office legacy that was entrusted to us in our Constitution is now being dismantled a little bit at a time," McCormick said at a Day of Action to Save the Post Office in the Bronx NY in September, where the USPS is trying to sell the Bronx post office. The Bronx Post Office houses 13 giant paintings by New Deal artist Ben Shahn and his wife, Bernarda Bryson Shahn.
"The buildings and art of our post offices are owned by the people of the United States. Our tax dollars paid for them. The work of our parents and our grandparents during the Great Depression put the art in those buildings." McCormick said. The National Post Office Collaborate works with Save the Berkeley Post Office and others fighting the sale of their historic buildings. They are seeking additional donations and funds to help defray legal costs.


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MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. - Senior harrier Sarah Hakala (Jacksonville, Fla.) of the Georgia College & State University cross country team was named to the ESPN The Magazine/College Sports Information Director's Association (CoSIDA) Academic All-District First Team in track and field/cross country, the organization announced.
A four-year member of the Bobcat cross country team, Hakala boasts a 4.0 GPA in biology with a minor in anthropology. As a result of her first-team nod, she'll move on to the Academic All-America ballot, with results due Friday, June 19.
She ran in five of the team's eight meets this season, finishing 46th overall and seventh on the team (23:11) at the Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Championships. Hakala also set a personal-best in the 6k this season at the Pepperdine Invitational, crossing the line in 25:08.
This marks the second time in as many years that Hakala has been chosen first team All-District. She is the only PBC runner to make the Academic All-District squad. All-time, the Bobcats have had three Academic All-District honors.
Both teams had one of their most successful campaigns on the course in 2008, taking their highest finishes in the NCAA Southeast Regional Championship - the women getting fifth and the men ninth. The women also picked up the 10th team title in program history, winning the Division II race at the Pepperdine Invitational.
Winners of the 2008-09 PBC Commissioner's Cup, the GCSU Department of Athletics 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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Carlton: Pressure on Mack Brown builds as Texas routed again
AUSTIN — For a half, Texas looked ready to beat a ranked team and lower the pressure that's been building on embattled Mack Brown.
Yeah, for a half.
Then the Texas defense reverted to its bad old tackling self, and Ole Miss figured out how to scheme the Longhorn offense with backup quarterback Case McCoy.
The result was a 44-23 loss to Ole Miss on Saturday that again will only churn the rumor mill more about Brown's job security and generate further speculation about (insert your favorite name here) a successor. Texas' 23-17 halftime lead seemed like nothing more than a fleeting memory.
A season that started out with the promise of BCS contention now teeters on the brink.
Texas, 1-2 for the first time since 1998, Brown's debut season in Austin, faces old nemesis Kansas State next week at home, having dropped five straight to the Wildcats.
"I told them we have a new start next week. We've got Kansas State," Brown said. "We get all this righted by winning the Big 12 championship, and that's what they've got to do.
"That's all we've got left."
After Texas' first touchdown cut the Ole Miss lead to 14-7, some of the 101,851 fans booed Brown's image during a public service announcement on the school's massive video board. Boos again surfaced after conservative play calls by Major Applewhite with Texas trailing in the fourth quarter.
Asked for his message to the fans, Brown said: "Forget the coaches. Come for the kids."
More than anything, the game proved there are no easy or quick fixes. New defensive coordinator Greg Robinson, replacing the fired Manny Diaz, managed to right the ship for much of the first half.
"The more we play," Robinson said, "the better we'll get."
But that was it.
Ole Miss finished with 451 total yards, including 272 yards rushing, mainly on the read option.
"Really, they were running the same play, over and over," Texas linebacker Jordan Hicks said. "It's disappointing."
In its last two games, Texas has allowed 822 yards on the ground.
"Unbelievable," Brown said. "It's stopping the run. … You're not going to stop the run, you're not going to win football games."
Ole Miss' Jeff Scott rushed for 164 yards on 19 carries in addition to a game-breaking 73-yard punt return for a touchdown in the third quarter.
Backup quarterback Case McCoy (24-of-36, 196 yards) played probably as well as he could replacing injured starter David Ash (head/right shoulder). Still, he had a strange turnover that might have killed Texas' last gasp. With Texas driving into Ole Miss territory with 10 minutes remaining, his throwing motion connected with blocking back Malcolm Brown.
Ole Miss recovered the fumble. Five plays later, Jaylen Walton scored from 3 yards out for a 44-23 lead.
"We've just got to have guys continue to make plays when things aren't going well," Brown said. "When we lose our momentum, we're having trouble getting it back. Somebody has to step up and make those plays."
The home loss only compounded the struggles at BYU.
No. 25 Ole Miss (3-0) may be a rising program with a top-10 recruiting class, but it's also a program that Texas beat, 66-31, last season on the road.
Quarterback Bo Wallace, who had a brief flirtation with Texas as a junior college quarterback, threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third Saturday.
Robinson's defense, simplified but without major changes, allowed touchdowns on Mississippi's first two drives before steadying.
Ole Miss returned to the ground game in the second half, scoring on third-quarter drives of 80 and 81 yards.
The only questions remaining: What happens next? And when?
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Wildlife Commissioner Jack Zink remembered for his contributions to wildlife, sportsmen
Oklahoma Station of the Safari Club International's annual banquet offers a chance to get involved
Crawford receives national conservationist of the year honor
Crawford receives national conservationist of the year honor
Bill Crawford of Frederick, Oklahoma, was recently named the 2005 Budweiser Conservationist of the Year. The honor also provides an award of $50,000, which Crawford will spend on two conservation education projects in the state.
Crawford, an innovative and committed wildlife conservationist, spearheaded one of the most ambitious wetland restoration projects ever undertaken – the $10-million Hackberry Flat Wetland Restoration Project – that acquired and restored a 7,200-acre natural wetland basin. The project, managed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, has received national attention for its importance to migratory waterfowl and shorebirds, as well as hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts.
"I am honored to receive the Budweiser Conservationist of the Year award. It means so much to be recognized for efforts to protect the environment including wildlife habitat," Crawford said. "I am grateful to companies like Anheuser-Busch that are committed to supporting the work that conservation groups do on a daily basis to help protect the outdoors for future generations to enjoy."
As the 2005 Budweiser Conservationist of the Year, Crawford receives a $50,000 grant from Budweiser and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. He intends to donate $40,000 to the Hackberry Flat Foundation to further ongoing efforts at the Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area. Construction will begin this year on a state-of-the-art education and visitor's center at Hackberry, and the center is anticipated to teach thousands of school children about conservation and outdoor recreation.
The Hackberry Flat Foundation, a 501-C-3 non-profit organization, is now accepting donations to assist with construction of the educational facility. Donations can be mailed to the Hackberry Flat Foundation at 110 West Floral, Suite B, Frederick, OK 73452.
Crawford also will donate $10,000 to Oklahoma's first Wildlife Expo. With more than 100 different booths and activities already confirmed, there will be lots of fun and education during the free, two-day event, which will be held August 27 and 28 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie.
Crawford is an active member in the Oklahoma Station of the Safari Club International and has been a strong supporter of the organization's efforts to increase youth hunting opportunities.
Currently, he and his wife are also finalizing one the most comprehensive displays of taxidermy mounts from across the world. The Crawford Collection is designed to educate the public about the important role sportsmen play in wildlife conservation.
To learn more about the Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area log on to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Web site at wildlifedepartment.com.
Cutline: Bill Crawford of Frederick, Oklahoma, was recently named the 2005 Budweiser Conservationist of the Year. The honor also provides an award of $50,000, which Crawford will spend on two conservation education projects in the state.
Friends of the NRA support youth programs
Young hunters and shooters don't just happen by coincidence, they are taught and introduced to the shooting sports carefully. The Friends of the National Rifle Association (NRA) are doing their part to ensure the future of the sport.
The Friends of the NRA have been a long standing financial supporter of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Shotgun Training and Education (STEP). The program, designed for all skill levels, offers seminars for shooters to learn more about shotgun shooting, from the basics to shooting tough doubles on a clay target course. Approximately 6,000 people attend around 80 STEP events held each year and approximately 60 percent of those attendees are youth.
"We certainly appreciate the support that the Friends of the NRA have given us over the years," said Ed Cunnius, STEP program coordinator. "They have been an important partner in the STEP program, wildlife youth camp and other youth programs."
The STEP seminars are offered free of charge for groups of 25 or more people. Guns, ammunition and targets are provided through the program. There is a different seminar for every skill level whether you have never picked up a gun before or you are a skilled shooter. Since all the classes use non-toxic shot, waterfowl hunters can improve their wing shooting by attending one of the seminars.
Nationwide the Friends of the NRA award more that $47 million to programs around the nation since the group was founded in 1992. In Oklahoma alone, the Friends of the NRA awarded 283 grants totaling $700,535 and over 82 percent of those dollars went to fund youth programs.
In the past 12 years more than 32,000 Oklahomans have attended one of the 150 Friends of the NRA event held in the state raising more than $1.7 million.
Friends of NRA is a grassroots fundraising program developed to raise funds for The NRA Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempted organization. The program's fundraising events are fun, family-oriented gatherings organized by thousands of volunteers nationwide with the help of the NRA's professional staff. More than 7,107 Friends of NRA events have been held since the program's inception in the fall of 1992, reaching over 1,302,709 shooters, hunters and other firearm enthusiasts in their own communities.
To learn more about the Friends of the NRA log on to www.nrafoundation.org/friends/ or call Darren DeLong at (405) 692-8672.
Wildlife Heritage Center Museum in Antlers nears completion
The ground has been broken, the walls have gone up and the finishing touches are being completed on the new Wildlife Heritage Center Museum in Antlers, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Station of the Safari Club International recently provided the construction effort with the boost of a $2,500 donation.
The unique log cabin facility will house a wide variety of wildlife displays each designed to inform and educate citizens of the important wildlife resources located in southeast Oklahoma.
The Wildlife Heritage Center Museum is a collaborative effort from a wide variety of partnering organizations and the Museum recently received a boost from the Oklahoma Station of the Safari Club International's donation will help with the completion of the 3,000 square foot museum.
"We feel like the Wildlife Heritage Center Museum will help all Oklahomans understand the values of wildlife conservation. We are proud to be a partner in this effort," said Sam Munhollon, with the Oklahoma Chapter of the Safari Club International.
Construction of the wildlife educational displays is targeted for completion by March 2005. For more information on the Wildlife Heritage Center Museum, call Scott Pace, (580) 298-3530
Cutline: The unique Wildlife Heritage Center Museum in Antlers, Oklahoma, will house a wide variety of wildlife displays each designed to inform and educate citizens of the important wildlife resources located in southeast Oklahoma. Construction of the wildlife educational displays is targeted for completion by March 2005.
Caption: The Oklahoma Station of the Safari Club International recently provided $2,500 for the construction effort of the new Wildlife Heritage Center Museum in Antlers, Oklahoma. Presenting the check (far left) is Sam Munhollon to Scott Pace, Director of the Wildlife Heritage Center Museum. Also shown is Beth Ann Amico and Scott Holmes.
Winter Bird Survey forms due Feb. 9
Biologists at the Wildlife Department eagerly anticipate receiving the results of January's Winter Bird Survey. If you watched and recorded the birds at your feeder during the Jan. 13 – Jan. 16 survey period, don't forget to mail the survey form to: Winter Bird Survey, Wildlife Diversity Program, and P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152 by Wednesday, Feb. 9. If you are in need of a survey form, download one at www. wildlifedepartment.com/2005winterbirdsurvey.htm.
Wildlife Commissioner Jack Zink remembered for his contributions to wildlife, sportsmen
John Smith "Jack" Zink, who has served on the Wildlife Conservation Commission since 1989, died Saturday, Feb. 5 at the age of 76.
Zink, a man of many talents and skills, was a Tulsa businessman, a philanthropist and racing enthusiast whose cars twice won the Indianapolis 500. He was also known for his contributions to wildlife conservation and education in the state.
A memorial service is set for 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, in the Donald W. Reynolds Center at the University of Tulsa under the direction of Ninde Garden Funeral Home.
"Jack was a true friend of the conservation community. He was generous with his time, talents and resources and he certainly will be missed by the sportsmen of northeast Oklahoma and across the state," said Greg Duffy, director of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
One of many of Zink's passions was the Zink Ranch, founded in the 1940s by his father, John Steele Zink. Under Jack Zink's guidance, the ranch grew to more than 32,000 acres between the shores of Skiatook and Keystone lakes and houses facilities and programs of four Boy and Girl Scouts camps. The ranch also hosts many other conservation-oriented events such as kid's fishing clinics and game warden training. The Red Castle Gun Club, located on the Zink Ranch, has hosted not only countless shooting events over the years, but has also been used for numerous hunter education classes.
Zink presided over the John Zink Co., a manufacturer of engines used in the oil and gas industry, from 1962 to 1980. Zink, who was inducted into the Indianapolis 500 Hall of Fame last year, was an avid race enthusiast and broke the world speed record for a Pontiac Fire Chief at Daytona Beach and won the Baja 500.
In addition to his service on the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission, Zink also gave of his time on several different boards over the last 35 years including the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, the Tulsa County Fairgrounds Trust Authority, the Young Presidents' Organization, the Tulsa Foundation, the Tulsa River Parks Authority, the Oklahoma Junior Livestock Auction and the Tulsa Area United Way.
Zink is survived by his wife, Jan Zink; three sons, Neel, Whitney and Darton Zink and his wife, Jamie; three stepchildren, Amy Nelson-Parodi, David Nelson and Rob Tolliver; and a sister, Jill Zink Tarbel. His son Colin Zink died in 1993.
Memorial donations in Zink's honor are being made either to the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts of America.
Cutline: John Smith "Jack" Zink, who has served on the Wildlife Conservation Commission since 1989, died Saturday, Feb. 5 at the age of 76. Zink, a man of many talents and skills, was a Tulsa businessman, a philanthropist and racing enthusiast whose cars twice won the Indianapolis 500. He was also known for his contributions to wildlife conservation and education in the state.
Commission hears Expo to offer bats, birds even butterflies
A walk-through butterfly exhibit, a close encounter with live bats, a taste of one of seven different wild game animals – those are just a few of the exciting activities the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission heard about at the February meeting.
The inaugural Oklahoma Wildlife Expo, with more than 100 different booths and activities already confirmed, will offer something for everyone. The free, two-day event, will be held August 27 and 28 at the Lazy E Arena near Guthrie.
"We are really getting excited about the Wildlife Expo. We are going to have so many events that will not only be a lot of fun, but they will be educational at the same time. This is a great chance for Wildlife Department employees and other volunteers to show their real passion for wildlife," said Melynda Hickman, Wildlife Expo steering committee member.
According to Hickman, participants will have the opportunity to try their hand at dozens of hunting and fishing activities. The activities she is coordinating, though, focus more on non-game wildlife but still involve outdoor recreation.
For example those attending Expo will be able to see live, trained falcons, view several species of frogs, snakes and lizards, or even climb a 24-foot rock wall. A special camping exhibit will be on display featuring both a historic, frontier-style campsite and a modern campsite with many of the amenities of home. While there will be many different displays at the Expo, most of the events will be hands-on such as the wildlife art area. Kids and adults alike can try their hand at painting, sculpting and carving and each piece of art will be a reflection of the state's rich wildlife heritage.
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 monumental event, which is designed to promote and perpetuate Oklahomans appreciation of the state's wildlife and natural resources.
For more information about the Oklahoma Wildlife Expo or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, call (405) 522-6279.
In other business the Commission approved a slate of hunting, fishing and other permanent rule change proposals. These rules are designed to increase hunter and angler opportunity, clarify language and to simplify and standardize hunting and fishing regulations.
Notable changes include:
· Dropping the 14-inch minimum length limit on bass at American Horse Lake in Blaine County. The lake has been known for its trophy sunfish and the regulation change is designed to allow for more harvest of bass, thereby allowing the sunfish population to grow to its full potential.
· Opening of several wildlife management areas to controlled turkey hunts and opening other WMAs, previously open only to controlled hunts, to general turkey hunting, with season dates the same as statewide seasons. A separate change to the turkey hunting regulations legalizes a shorter broadhead, specifically the Guillotine broadhead for hunting turkeys.
· Changing the general deer regulations to allow hunters to carry both a rifle and a bow and arrow when a deer firearms and deer archery seasons overlap, or a bow and muzzleloader when the deer archery and deer muzzleloader seasons overlap.
· Restricting the legal cartridge case length for deer hunting rifles to 1.25 inches or longer.
· Changing deer hunting regulations to allow the use of any semi-automatic pistol chambered for any centerfire ammunition with a 100-grain or heavier soft-nosed bullet and having a cartridge case size of .40 caliber or larger, or any pistol chambered for any centerfire rifle ammunition with a soft-nosed bullet firing at least a 55-grain bullet and having an overall cartridge case length of 1.25 inches or longer.
· Restricting camping activities to hunters and anglers on several wildlife management areas.
· Allowing vendors to sell hunting and fishing licenses through the Internet. The change is hoped to decrease paperwork and streamline the license buying process for vendors who wish to participate.
· Restricting licensed turtle buyers and harvesters from possessing, selling or buying terrestrial turtles.
In other business, the Commission accepted a donation of $6,000 from the Oklahoma Station of the Safari Club International. The funds will be split between two projects – the highly successful Hunters Against Hunger program and the acquisition of an airboat that will be used in wetland management efforts.
The Oklahoma Station of the Safari Club International has long been an important partner in a wide variety of conservation efforts, according to Alan Peoples, chief of wildlife for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
"You can rest assured that we will continue to support conservation efforts in Oklahoma," said Blake Bostwick, board member of the Oklahoma Station of the Safari Club International.
Also at their February meeting, Commissioners recognized Don Cole, state game warden stationed in Wagoner County, for his 30 years of service to the Department and to the sportsmen of the state.
"Being a game warden isn't a job, it's who you are, and I couldn't imagine doing anything else," Cole told the Commission.
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 7 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.
The Illinois River in northeast Oklahoma recently yielded a new state record golden redhorse.
Everett Noblin Jr. took the 7 pound, 8 ounce, fish while gigging Jan. 21 in the Illinois River in Adair County. The fish measured 27.5 inches long and is the new standard in the unrestricted (non rod and line) tackle division.
Golden redhorses are found in the eastern third of the state and inhabit areas with clear, flowing water such as rivers and streams. The fish is a solid gold color and feeds on insects and plant matter along the stream bottoms.
The record was weighed on certified scales at the Jimmy Houston Store. The weighing was witnessed by Gary Peterson, northeast region fisheries biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
For a complete list of record fish and the procedures regarding state record fish consult the "2005 Oklahoma Fishing Guide." If you think you may have hooked a record fish it is important that you weigh the fish on an Oklahoma State Department of Agriculture certified scale and the weight is verified by a Wildlife Department employee.
Oklahoma Station of the Safari Club International's annual banquet offers a chance to get involved
The Oklahoma Station of the Safari Club International was recently recognized by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission for its long-standing support of a wide diversity of conservation efforts. The Club's annual banquet, to be held March 5, offers a great chance to take part in these important projects and programs.
Most recently the Oklahoma Station of the Safari Club International donated $3,000 to the Hunter's Against Hunger program, which facilitates the distribution of hunter-harvested venison to needy families. The Club also donated $3,000 to be used towards the purchase of an airboat that will be used on waterfowl surveys and other wetland management tasks.
Last year, the Club provided a 24-foot gooseneck trailer to the Department. The trailer is now used in the Department's Shotgun Training Education Program, which introduces both youth and adults to shotgun shooting techniques and the proper handling of firearms.
The Oklahoma Station of the Safari Club International also sponsors the Department's annual youth essay contest. The contest gives youngsters the opportunity to share their feelings about the Oklahoma outdoors and gives them the opportunity to win great prizes including a guided pronghorn antelope hunt in New Mexico.
Additionally, the organization purchased eight elk for introduction into an existing herd in southeast Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma Station of the Safari Club International's annual banquet will start at 6:30 p.m., March 5, at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
"We have a great time at the banquet - it's something I look forward to every year," said Mike Munhollon, with the Oklahoma Station of the Safari Club International. "We hope everyone will come out and join us. It is a nice opportunity to meet like-minded individuals in the community and find out what the Safari Club is all about."
According to Munhollon, the auction will be one of the highlights of the evening.
"We will have a wide range of items available for auction from African safaris, to shotguns, to art. There is really something for everyone whether you want to spend a little or a lot. It is even fun just to watch live auction," he said.
Munhollon added that the banquet and auction are an essential part of the Chapter's fundraising efforts.
"This is our primary mode of fundraising. This one event allows us to sponsor and be a part of many other important projects throughout the year," Munhollon said.
For more information or to purchase tickets call (405) 721-7229 or e-mail email@example.com.
YHEC offers test of skills for young hunters
The Youth Hunter Education Challenge offer young hunters the chance to test their knowledge and skills at one of eight events to 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.
YHEC is sponsored by Friends of the NRA through their highly successful grant program. The Friends of the NRA have been a long-standing financial supporter of YHEC and many other shooting-related programs for youth.
Nationwide the Friends of the NRA award more that $47 million to programs around the nation since the group was founded in 1992. In Oklahoma alone, the Friends of the NRA awarded 283 grants totaling $700,535 and over 82 percent of those dollars went to fund youth programs. In the past 12 years more than 32,000 Oklahomans have attended one of the 150 Friends of the NRA events held in the state raising more than $1.7 million.
To learn more about the Friends of the NRA log on to www.nrafoundation.org/friends/ or call Darren DeLong at (405) 692-8672
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 instructors," said Meek. "It's a good chance for young people to continue their wildlife education beyond completing a hunter education course."
For more information about YHEC rules, regulations and schedules can be found at www.yhec.org.
2005 Oklahoma Youth Hunter Education Challenge events:
Enid - March 12
Garfield Rifle Assoc., Cherokee Strip Archery Club, Grand National Quail Club Gun Range
For more information contact Dale Adkins at (580) 242-1906 or e-mail email@example.com
Canton - March 19
Chain Ranch Sportsman Club and Canton 4H Shooting Sports Club
For more information contact Rick Syzemore at (580) 886-2449
Tulsa - Date to be announced
Tulsa Gun Club
For more information contact Bryan Young at (918) 371-9872.
Broken Bow – Date to be announced
For more information contact Dennis Wilson at (580) 286-5175
Norman – April 2
Tri-City Gun Club
For more information contact Robby Wallace at (405) 954-8030
Ponca City - May 7
Ponca City Rifle & Pistol Club
For more information contact Don Roy at (580) 362-3860
Woodward – Date to be announced
Woodward Rifle & Pistol Club
For more information contact Rick Menefee at (580) 256-6438
State Championship
Oklahoma City - June 18
OKC Gun Club
For more information, contact Paul Conrady at: (405) 341-6374
Goose hunters encouraged to sign up for special season
The Conservation Order Light Goose Season (COLGS), which runs through March 31, is designed to reduce the light geese population, which include snow, blue and Ross' geese. 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.
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 continues to degrade Arctic habitat, thereby placing populations of other arctic dwelling animals at risk. Because snow geese feed by grubbing and pulling out plants by the roots, large numbers can literally destroy extensive areas of the tundra.
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.
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.
For more information and regulations on the COLGS, hunters should consult the "2004-05 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
"Outdoor Oklahoma" magazine seeking reader's photos
"Outdoor Oklahoma" magazine is accepting photos for their annual Readers' Photography Showcase. The special issue offers a great chance for photographers, either professional or amateur, to display their color slides, prints or digital photos in a magazine that consistently receives national recognition for its photographic excellence. Hopeful photographers have until March 18 to submit their best shots.
"Whether you like taking pictures of scenics, wildlife or people, our state offers plenty of opportunities for the outdoor photographer," said Nels Rodefeld, "Outdoor Oklahoma" editor. "We're looking for a wide variety of shots, but we especially enjoy those images of hunters and anglers in the field."
According to Rodefeld, 35mm slides, color prints and digital images will be accepted. Rodefeld added that original 35mm slides still offer the best color reproduction quality, but that "Outdoor Oklahoma" will accept high-quality images captured on digital cameras or in print photos.
"The annual Readers' Photography Showcase is one of the most popular features in the magazine and it is one of my personal favorites as well. It seems like every year the pictures just get better," he said.
The photographer's name, address and phone number need to be printed on each slide using a fine point pen or rubber stamp. Slides should not be encased in glass.
Each participant may submit up to five images and all entries will be returned undamaged. Each submission should include a brief description of the photo including location taken, camera used, names of subjects and what it took to get just the right shot.
Photographers can mail their submission to Paul Moore, Photo Editor, "Outdoor Oklahoma," Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife Conservation, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152.
Individuals who wish to obtain their own copy of the July/August Readers Photo issue can subscribe to "Outdoor Oklahoma," on the Universal License form wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold; or via credit card by calling 1-800-777-0019. Subscriptions are just $10 for one year, $18 for two years, or $25 for three years. You can also subscribe over the Internet by logging on to the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com.
NatureWorks to hold annual art show
Oklahomans will soon have an opportunity to view the works of some of the country's most talented wildlife artists at the NatureWorks Wildlife Art Show and Sale, March 5-6. The annual show, held in Tulsa, attracts some of the best wildlife sculptors and painters in the nation.
This year Jim Gilmore, of Alamosa, CO will be featured at NatureWorks. Through a lifelong interest in art, he has been successful in portraying wildlife in many ways, including oil and watercolor painting, photography, and his specialty, sculpture.
The annual Wildlife Art Show and Sale sponsored by NatureWorks, a non-profit organization, has generated matching grants to assist a variety of organizations for use in state wildlife conservation projects.
Programs such as the Hunters Against Hunger program, the Harold Stuart Waterfowl Refuge Unit within the Deep Fork Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and the Grassy Slough WMA have benefited from NatureWorks generous support.
The organization is also well known for their placement of 13 different wildlife sculptures along the Arkansas River in Tulsa. Annually, NatureWorks has donated a large, realistic bronze wildlife monument to the City of Tulsa. NatureWorks also supervises the creation of a permanent base for the monument and works with the city to place each one in a city park.
"Sooner Sandhills" is the latest NatureWorks monument to grace the city of Tulsa. NatureWorks recently honored Carl Pierceall as the recipient of the 2005 NatureWorks Wildlife Stewardship Award. He will be recognized with a larger-than-life-size monument of sandhill cranes which is on display at the Tulsa International Airport.
"Carl really embodies all the things this award stands for," said Sam Daniel, president of NatureWorks. "He has been involved personally as an outdoorsperson, he has given time, money and personal interest. He has a remarkable record of achievement."
For 52 years Pierceall has been an active and energetic member of the conservation community, including eight years of service on the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The NatureWorks Wildlife Art Show and Sale will be held at the Tulsa Marriott-Southern Hills, Saturday, March 5 through Sunday, March 6. The show will be open Saturday (10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) and Sunday (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
For more information about NatureWorks or the art show, call (918) 296-4ART or log on to www.natureworks.org.
Fishing popular activity for many Oklahomans
Nearly 42 percent of Oklahomans have been fishing in the past two years, according to a recent survey by Oklahoma State University.
The survey bolsters the fact that fishing and wildlife conservation are important to most Oklahomans. In fact, last year when "Sports Illustrated" magazine asked their readers their favorite sport to play, fishing came in number one ahead of all others, including golf, baseball and swimming.
The surveys are supported by an unrelated report on fishing statistics published by the American Sportfishing Association. The report, "Sportfishing in America: Values of Our Traditional Pastime," shows how fishing remains a popular activity that not only provides a relaxing pastime but also creates a significant economic impact.
Here in Oklahoma, fishing statistics support the national trend.
According to the report, more than 44 million Americans fish - 774,254 of which fished in Oklahoma.
The report shows that an impressive $484 million in retail sales were generated by Oklahoma's anglers, which rippled through the economy to generate $992 million in economic output for the state.
The Oklahoma fishing industry supports over 11,000 jobs and those workers earned $245 million in salaries and wages.
Fishing-related purchases in Oklahoma generated $27.5 million in state tax revenues and $25 million in federal income tax.
Fishing also greatly supports our nation's conservation efforts through the Sport Fish Restoration Program. Special federal taxes on fishing gear and motorboat fuels channel hundreds of millions of anglers' dollars toward state fish and wildlife conservation and recreation programs each year.
The American Sportfishing Association's analysis is based on data from the National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, conducted every five years on behalf of the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. The survey data is collected by the Census Bureau and complied by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The full report is available online from the American Sportfishing Association at www.asafishing.org/content/statistics/economic.
The 2004 Oklahoma Social Indicator Survey of adults, age 18 and over, was conducted by the Bureau for Social Research (BSR) at Oklahoma State University. A total of 1,221 telephone interviews of randomly selected Oklahoma residents was completed in November 2004.
For more information about fishing in Oklahoma, log on wildlifedepartment.com
Wildlife employment exam scheduled in Stillwater and Midwest City
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will be hosting an employment exam Friday, March 25 at Rose State College in Midwest City and Saturday, March 26 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. The exam is the first step of the hiring process for anyone seeking positions such as game wardens, fisheries biologists or wildlife technicians.
The standardized employment exam will begin 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 Department of Wildlife has added another testing date and location this year. The employment exam will also be given on Saturday, March 26 at 10 a.m. in room 103 of the Life Sciences West building on the OSU-Stillwater campus. 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 at each location," 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 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 six years of similar job experience." Applicants must meet the educational requirements or be within six months of meeting the requirements to be able to take the exam.
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 Department's Requirements and Selection Procedures brochure can be picked up at either ODWC Headquarters in Oklahoma City, or the 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. For more information, contact the Department of Wildlife's Human Resources office at (405) 521-4640.


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resumes a paused StopWatch
subroutine end_pause_watch (watch, clock, err)
Resumes the running status of the specified clocks of the specified watches that have previously been paused (see pause_watch(3)). Pausing is useful when you want to temporarily stop the clocks to avoid timing a small segment of code, for example printed output or graphics, but do not know which watches or clocks are running. When pause_watch is called, the information about which of the clocks were running is maintained, so that a subsequent call to end_pause_watch will restart only those clocks that were running.
One or more watches must be specified. The argument watch can be a single variable of type watchtype (see stopwatch(3)) to resume one watch, an array of type watchtype to resume several watches, or a variable of type watchgroup (see stopwatch(3)) to resume the watches in a group.
The optional argument clock specifies which clocks to resume on the specified watch(es). If omitted, the current default clocks (see option_stopwatch(3)) are resumed. If present, clock must be a character string containing 'cpu', 'user', 'sys', or 'wall', or an array of such character strings.
If present, the optional intent OUT integer argument err returns a status code. The code is the sum of the values listed below.
An error message will be printed to a specified I/O unit (unit 6 by default) if print_errors is TRUE (default is TRUE). The error message contains more detail about the cause of the error than can be obtained from just the status code, so you should set print_errors to TRUE if you have trouble determining the cause of the error.
If abort_errors is TRUE (default is FALSE), the program will terminate on an error condition. Otherwise, the program will continue execution but the watch(es) will not be resumed.
See option_stopwatch(3) for further information on print_errors, abort_errors and I/O units.
The relevant status codes and messages are:
In addition to the run time diagnostics generated by StopWatch
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problem may arise:
type (watchtype) w1, w2(3)
type (watchgroup) g1
integer errcode
call end_pause_watch(w1)
call end_pause_watch(w2, err=errcode)
call end_pause_watch(g1, (/'cpu ', 'wall'/), errcode)
The first call resumes the default clocks on a single watch. The second call resumes the default clocks on three watches given as an array and returns a status code. The third call resumes the cpu and wall clocks on the watches in the group g1, and returns a status code.
It cannot be determined whether or not a watch variable or watch group has been created (passed as an argument to create_watch or create_watchgroup). If a watch or watch group that has never been created is passed into end_pause_watch, it might generate a Fortran error due to passing a pointer with undefined association status to the Fortran intrinsic function associated. Some compilers will allow this as an extension to the Fortran 90 standard and recognize that the pointer is not associated, in which case the ``Watch needs to be created'' error message is generated.


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Appointed on Mar. 26, 2013, by Governor Mark Dayton, effective June 3, 2013. Elected in 2014. Current term expires Jan. 2021.
B.A. summa cum laude, Augustana College, 1976.
Law Clerk to the Hon. Harry MacLaughlin, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 1979-81.
Issues Aide and Executive Assistant to the Hon. Walter Mondale, 1983-1984.
United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota, 1994-1998.
Private Practice, 1981-1983, 1984-1994, 1998-2013. Last Position: Officer/Shareholder, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., Minneapolis, 2002-2013.
Minnesota State Bar Association: Governing Council, Civil Litigation Section, 1987-1990; Author's Award, 1990; Founding Chair, Construction Law Section, 1989-1991; Advisory Committee, Mock Trial Program, 2012-present.
Outstanding Alumnus Award, Augustana College, 2006.
Minnesota Lawyer Attorney of the Year, 2009.
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madremissy wrote:Yeah Summer. I wish you would video a walmart trip one time.
Hundilein wrote:Okay, that's not so bad. I was afraid she'd killed something. I am bummed that none of our dogs seem to be working out, but you obviously are making the right decision. You'll find her a great home and all will be well. And I think in addition to taking on the tough cases, you are also very realistic about the kind of dog it takes to make a service dog, and you don't make excuses.
TheRedQueen wrote:Moxie is coming back soon, and from what I hear, she's doing great. Not all hope is lost! I also have high hopes for Patti and Denver.
This does raise the question...was it worsened (her prey drive) by staying at the prison for so long? Or would she have been better with good experiences with small critters? Who knows?
fenella wrote:Yiu definitely did the right thing. She will make a good dog for someone.
Hundilein wrote:TheRedQueen wrote:And she hasn't been dumped back on our doorstep...that's a good sign, right?
Definitely a good sign. I'm so happy you were able to find her a working home.
Hahnsie1 wrote:im glad that this story has a happy ending
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Faggötteen aims to be an ode to slowness and wandering, to the kind of mobility when baggage was essential. The wooden stick has been obtained from pruning a fig tree which otherwise would have been thrown in the rubbish. Bindle!
Faggotteen is intended to suggest a different interaction between man and object - in which each part is involved – following the current trend that reclaims the slow elegance of activity, far from industrial rhythms.


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VIDEO: DeAndre Jordan gets busy on the boards against the Sixers
Before the leprechaun could land on his shoulder and deliver a dinky pipe to the cornea followed by a swift kick to the pot 'o gold, Doc Rivers said it again.
"I genuinely see traits of Bill Russell," the Clippers coach stated without hesitation or deep, deep regret.
In DeAndre Jordan. Rivers sees traits of Bill Russell in DeAndre Jordan.
Rivers – the former Celtics coach, the man who said Boston is the place that made him – has made the comparison before, only now Jordan is first in the league in rebounding and fourth in blocks, with first in shooting percentage tossed in for good measure, so who cares if it's heresy.
Like the Clippers are sweating if Doc will be asked to turn in his Celtics card. All they know is that Jordan is motivated, by the presence of Rivers in general and specifically because of the statement, and playing at a much higher level than when he was getting routinely benched in the fourth quarter in 2012-13 by Rivers predecessor Vinny Del Negro.
Jordan was a longshot all along for the All-Star game this weekend, but could end up leading the league in three categories when anything close to that finish puts him in the preseason mix for the 2015 showcase and Defensive Player of the Year. He will have done it, but Rivers will have made it happen.
"Listen, it's nice to be compared to Bill Russell," Rivers said. "I don't see a negative in that."
Of course not. There are no negatives to be compared to the definition of winning and the epitome of a center who casts a defensive shadow that can blot out the sun.
It's insane, though.
"I don't know why," Rivers said. "Why can't you want to be the best? I don't see why it's insane.
"I genuinely see traits of Bill Russell. I didn't say he was Bill Russell. I just think that's a good thing. What do you see? You see block shots, he's the (leading) rebounder in the league, he's blocking everything that comes his way and he changes shots. That's what Bill Russell does. So that's been a good thing."
But… but… but… Bill Russell!
"Again, I think it's a good thing to say," Rivers said. "The guys you talk to, they'll say that and say, 'Yeah.' But there's a lot of guys that have had the potential. There's a lot of guys that have had the potential to be Kobe or Michael. And DJ's following through. He's really focused on that end and he really believes that that's his impact. And it really has been. He's been great."
He's been blown away.
"I can only laugh and wish I could kind of carry that guy's jock strap," Jordan said. "To be compared with somebody like that, even if Doc's just joking, I take it to heart because I want to be the best defensive player and the best rebounder and the best chief out there on the floor I can be. I know that Doc instilled that in me."
Rivers is not joking on this account. More importantly, Jordan knows it.
He met Russell once. Sort of. It was in 2008 at rookie orientation, an annual seminar the NBA holds to help new players transition to the league, often with advice from former standouts. The 11-time champion, five-time MVP, 12-time All-Star was there. They got within conversation distance.
"It was kind of like 'Aaaaahhhh, I don't know what to say,' " Jordan recalled. "And I just kind of walked away."
With what Rivers has quickly come to mean to Jordan and understanding what the Celtics mean to the coach, Jordan is humbled. That's been one reaction. Another is that the comparison motivated him to watch Russell in action more intently than before, leading to another possible impact for the Clippers. Where he once tried to swat shots to the rafters in a statement for opponents, Jordan learned from the old movies that controlling the rejection or directing the ball to a teammate is the better play and more hurtful to the other team. He has specifically been working on that move while already totaling 16 more blocks in 1,937 minutes and 54 games than last season in 2,010 minutes and 82 games.


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To conclude our small series on Finishing 4.0, we'd like to say a few words about touchless workflow. Imagine the following: You press a button and the next jobs are simply perfect-bound, thread-stitched or saddle-stitched.
Networking through integration is becoming increasingly important in print finishing. With the related high degree of automation, graphic arts businesses can address the pressure on margins.
Brazil's Print Laser Group, which is seeing strong growth in the digital printing segment and whose subsidiary Log & Print in Vinhedo produces softcover book blocks with a SigmaLine, was the first graphic arts company in Latin America to win Muller Martini's Finishing 4.0 award.
Because it had already had excellent experiences with a BF 511 and two BF 512 machines, Drukarnia Dimograf, located in the Polish city of Bielsko-Biała, will be putting another Kolbus-brand bookline from Muller Martini into operation this April – the BF 530.
The Vareo perfect binder was the center of attention among visitors from eight different countries to the Muller Martini at the four-day Expográfica in Mexico City.
The Hunkeler Innovationdays are always worth a visit - as they are again in 2019. In recent years, the event has developed into an international hotspot for digital printing and everything it takes to map end-to-end workflows.
The large number of visitors at the Muller Martini stand on the opening day of the Hunkeler Innovationdays in Lucerne shows that we are hitting the bull's eye with the new endsheet feeder/Vareo/InfiniTrim solution for the industrial processing of hardcover book blocks in runs of one, which was presented to the public for the first time.
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While it is true that steroid treatment is safe when it comes to its much more addictive prescriptive counterparts, anyone that is taking steroid treatment must be made fully aware of its potential side effects and their seriousness. Because most patients naturally trust their doctors, as they should, many do not think a second time about questioning its potential harmful effects.
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Steroids have a tendency to decrease the effectiveness of your immune system, and this will make you more susceptible to bugs and viruses that your body would normally fend off for you. Taking good preventative measures and always ensuring you are rested are going to be invaluable ways of preventing additional illnesses while you are on treatment.
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Illinois State Police say the bus blew a tire before veering off the road. NBC's Brian Williams reports.
Updated at 11:29 p.m. ET: A passenger bus traveling from Chicago to St. Louis plowed into a bridge support Thursday on a southern Illinois interstate, killing one person and injuring 33 others, several of them critically, police said.
Thirty ambulances and five emergency helicopters responded to the scene on Interstate 55 a few miles north of Litchfield, in Montgomery County south of the capital, Springfield, said Illinois State Trooper Doug Francis.
Illinois State Police told NBC station KSDK-TV of St. Louis that a woman seated above the driver on the second floor of the bus was killed. KSDK identified her as 25-year-old Aditi Avhad of India. She was on her way to Columbia, Missouri, the station reported. State police weren't able to provide precise information of the seriousness of people's injuries, saying in a statement only that "several" were critically injured.
The driver of the bus was taken to a hospital for surgery, but his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, a statement from the Illinois State Police said.
The bus, a double-decker express operated by the budget intercity service Megabus, was running from Chicago to St. Louis, the company told NBC News. It said 81 tickets had been sold for the trip, but police said the bus' manifest showed only 64 passengers. The discrepancy couldn't immediately be explained.
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Police said they believed a tire blew out before the bus rammed into the concrete pillar. Video from KSDK showed that it sustained extensive damage.
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