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As competition from other crops increases, variety choice is looming as a very important management tool to make peanuts more profitable.
Pat Phipps, Virginia Tech University Extension plant pathologist, told Southeast Farm Press recently that a number of new or relatively new varieties — both of the traditional Virginia type or of the runner type — are available to Virginia growers, or will be soon.
One new Virginia-type variety was very competitive in tests in 2007 and caught Phipps' attention.
"Florida Fancy shows promise for improving profitability with its high yield and good grade characteristics," says Phipps. "Its maturity is similar to other Virginia-type varieties grown in the Mid-Atlantic Region."
Another relatively new Virginia-type variety, Georgia Hi/OL, also performed well in field trials, as did Champs, Brantley and Phillips.
The standard Virginia-types VA 98R, Gregory and Perry also generally performed well, but they must be monitored carefully in the fall for maturity to maximize the grade and the efficiency of harvest, he says.
A problem with VA 98R and Gregory is that they are susceptible to all the major diseases — leafspot, web blotch, Cylindrocladium black rot (CBR), Sclerotinia and Southern stem rot. Early maturity in these varieties seems to be accompanied by a weakening of vines that can be a major contributor to losses of pods and yield during digging.
Perry, on the other hand, is a CBR-resistant Virginia-type variety that continues to mature and maintains good vine strength in the fall. But it did not perform well under drought stress in some locations in 2007, because of Seg 2 grades it received due to internal damage, says Phipps. The same could be said of VA 98R, Brantley and Gregory.
Lower grades in some situations resulted in losses of two to five cents per pound — an estimated loss of 5 percent to 30 percent of the crop's potential value per acre.
Different varieties perform differently when grown in a strip-tillage program. Champs, Phillips, Florida Fancy and Ga Hi/OL all produced a gross value exceeding $800 per acre (unirrigated) at the Tommy Rountree Farm in Suffolk, Va. This field location had not been planted to peanuts for eight years and lacked any CBR or other yield-limiting diseases.
At the Tidewater AREC, where there was moderate CBR pressure, Perry grown without irrigation had a value of 19.3 cents per pound and yielded 4,702 pounds per acre, resulting in a gross value of $908 per acre. This was the only variety among either Virginia or runner types that produced a gross value that exceeded $800 per acre.
Virginia types in this trial — including GA Hi/OL, Gregory, Wilson and Florida Fancy — graded Seg 2 because of internal damage which reduced value by 5 percent to 11 percent.
Of the runner types tested in 2007, none had losses in value due to grade characteristics, either in strip or conventional-tillage. Disease incidence was consistently lower in runners compared to most Virginia-types at each location.
Nevertheless, both runner and Virginia-type varieties are susceptible to Sclerotinia blight. Factors that make this disease worse include high plant populations and planting after May 5.
"Whenever runner types are grown in Virginia, they should be planted early — from April 15 to May 1 — to minimize late season exposure to Sclerotinia blight and to promote early pod set and maturity," says Phipps. "This practice should also help to avoid delays in harvest caused by later maturity in cool seasons."
The runner varieties GA Green, GA 02C, FL 07 and McCloud all had gross values above $800 per acre at two locations (unirrigated). Maturity in GA Green was earlier than the Perry Virginia variety, while GA 02C, GA 03L, FL 07 and McCloud matured at about the same time as Perry.
A general trait of the runner-type varieties has been greater vine strength and better pod retention during digging and inverting vines into wind rows, says Phipps. "This trait, along with a smaller pod size and reduced susceptibility to disease, may account for the greater adaptability of runner types to strip-tillage than Virginia types."
There are two other possible advantages of runners over Virginias, he says. Seed costs for runner-types are generally lower (about $22 per acre) and you may be able to eliminate land plaster in fields with M- or higher calcium levels. That might save as much as $35 per acre.
Values in the trials described in this article were based on grade and the government loan rate of $340 per ton.
In North Carolina, Extension peanut specialist David Jordan says that 2008 could be the year for the Virginia varieties Champs and Phillips to show their worth.
"They were released two years ago, but this is the first season when our farmers have been able to get adequate seed," he says.
So far, they have looked very good in North Carolina, he says. "They seem to be on another tier than the varieties we have been planting."


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New law provides exemptions from Fishing and Hunting Legacy permit
Expo offers 100 different booths and activities for wildlife enthusiasts
Bill Phelps elected to chair the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission
Pre-register for the Oklahoma Wildlife Expo and you could win a lifetime hunting and fishing license
A few minutes of your time could pay off with a lifetime of memories.
By pre-registering for the Oklahoma Wildlife Expo, you will be entered in a special drawing for a lifetime combination hunting and fishing license. You can now register for the inaugural event at wildlifedepartment.com. Thanks to generous sponsors, a total of 32 annual and nine lifetime hunting, fishing or combination licenses will be given away at the event.
With more than 100 different activities already confirmed, there will be plenty to do during the free, two-day event, which will be held August 27 and 28 at the Lazy E Arena north of Oklahoma City. Young and old alike will be sure to find something that interests them at the Expo from shotgun shooting, to a live butterfly exhibit, to dog training.
Individuals can increase their odds of winning a lifetime license by participating in the unique hands-on hunter education course offered at the Expo. One of the Expo hunter education course participants will win a lifetime hunting license.
For complete details on Expo giveaways, including rules and eligibility, log on to wildlifedepartment.com
Women's shotgun shooting clinic to be held in Tipton
Women of all ages are invited to a free shotgun shooting clinic June 11 in Tipton. The clinic is sponsored by the National Rifle Association's Women On Target program and the Oklahoma City Gun Club.
"Women have a place in the shooting sports that Women On Target is helping them find, and these instructional shooting clinics are NRA's way of showing women just how enjoyable and fulfilling recreational shooting really is," said Stephanie Henson, NRA Women's Programs manager. "I am especially pleased that this event has been underwritten by a grant from the Oklahoma Friends of NRA State Fund Committee and The NRA Foundation, Inc., allowing more women to receive first-class firearm instruction for very little cost."
There is no cost to attend the clinic, which will be held at the Tillman County Shooting Sports Range, located one half mile miles south of Tipton on Highway 5. The clinic will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end about 2:30 p.m.
Ed Cunnius, coordinator of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Shotgun Training and Education Program, will be at the clinic to provide one-on-one expert instruction and information.
"It should be a great time. We had more than 70 ladies attend the event last year and we're expecting another great turnout this year," Cunnius said.
The goal of NRA's Women On Target program is to introduce women to shooting sports and provide them the opportunity to meet other women with similar interests. This program sponsors women-only instructional shooting clinics and women's hunting excursions nationwide.
All necessary equipment will be provided by the club, including firearms, ammunition, eye/ear protection and lunch. Clinic will feature training in the safe handling of shotguns to help participants learn the fundamentals of shooting in a relaxing and fun-filled environment.
For more information about the Wildlife's Department's STEP program log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
One million bats fly at Selman Bat watches
The nightly exodus of one million bats attracts hundreds of visitors to the Selman Bat Watch near Freedom each year, and it is time again to register for the special event. Participants have until June 27 to sign up to attend a Bat Watch in July.
The Selman Bat Watch was ranked in the top 10 "lesser-known, but still jaw-dropping spectacles," by "Birder's World" magazine in 2003. It is the northernmost location in the United States to see a Mexican free-tailed bat flight and the only public viewing in Oklahoma. These Mexican free-tailed bats are the same species as those seen at Carlsbad Caverns and the Congress Avenue Bridge in Texas, according to Melynda Hickman, event organizer and biologist at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
"If you see the bats' nightly emergence from a distance, it looks like columns of thick smoke. But when you're right there within 300 yards of the cave entrance, and the bats pass directly overhead, there's no doubt you're seeing and hearing bats. It's a unique experience," Hickman said.
The Bat Watches are Friday and Saturday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., July 7-30. A Thursday night Kid's Bat Watch is new this year. It is adapted for children between the ages of three to seven and runs from 7:15 p.m. to approximately 9:45 p.m., depending on when the bats emerge. To register log on to wildlifedepartment.com
The event accommodates 75 people each night, and pre-registration is required. The cost is $10 for adults (13+) and $5 for youth. Located in northwest Oklahoma, the event begins at Alabaster Caverns State Park and visitors are escorted to the Selman Bat Watch area for an evening of exploring, learning and bat-flight viewing.
Every spring about 500,000 female Mexican free-tailed bats migrate from Mexico and Central America to arrive at the Selman Bat Cave where they birth their young. Free-tailed bats require a specific cave size and opening for roosting and breeding. According to Hickman, the Selman Bat Cave meets the bats' needs. It is one of only five major sites in Oklahoma used by females to raise their young.
The bats return year after year to the Selman Bat Cave, which is on a tract of land managed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The Department purchased the area in 1996 because of its ecological importance to Mexican free-tailed bats and to provide opportunities for people to see and to learn about bats.
Bill Phelps elected to chair the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission
The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission unanimously voted to approve a new slate of officers who will serve one-year terms beginning July 1. Bill Phelps of Lawton was elected chairman; John Groendyke of Enid will be the vice-chairman; and M. David Riggs of Sand Springs was elected as secretary.
Phelps, who was appointed to the Commission in 2002, represents District 6 which encompasses Blaine, Kingfisher, Canadian, Caddo, Grady, Comanche, Stephens, Jefferson and Cotton counties. He has worked for CenterPoint Energy for 29 years, and since 1994 has served as the vice president and general manager of its Oklahoma Division. Phelps attended both the University of Arkansas-Monticello and East Texas State University majoring in agri-business.
"I feel strongly that we need to continue the good work done in providing hunting and fishing opportunities for youth. It is vital that we pass on our love of wildlife and the outdoors to the next generation," said Phelps, who is an active member of Ducks Unlimited, Quail Unlimited, the National Wild Turkey Federation, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the National Sporting Clays Association.
According to Phelps, the Commission will also continue to focus on providing more places for Oklahomans to hunt and fish.
"Providing access to all Oklahomans is something I feel is very important and it is something the Commission will emphasize over the next year," Phelps said.
He added that Commission Chairman Bruce Mabrey has provided solid leadership over the past year on a variety of issues and "it will be a challenge to fill his shoes."
While there may be plenty of work to do, Phelps said the future of wildlife conservation is bright and he is particularly looking forward to the Oklahoma Wildlife Expo August 27-28 at the Lazy E Arena.
"I think the Expo is turning out to be a fantastic event for all Oklahomans with an interest in the outdoors, whether they are a long-time hunter/angler or someone who wants to learn more about outdoor activities," Phelps said. "The Expo will also offer a number of Department employees to showcase their many talents and fields of expertise from wood carving to cooking to fly tying."
Also at the June meeting, the Commission accepted a $10,000 donation from NatureWorks, Inc. of Tulsa. The funds will be used for the Department's Hunters Against Hunger Program.
"NatureWorks has been a generous supporter of this important program over the last several years," said Richard Hatcher, assistant director of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Each year Oklahoma hunters donate tens of thousands of pounds of venison to the Hunters Against Hunger program, which facilitates the distribution of deer meat to hungry families in the state.
"We appreciate the relationship we have with the Wildlife Department and we look forward to many more productive years of this partnership," said John Reeves, vice president of the NatureWorks board of directors.
In other business, the Commission approved the 2006 fiscal year budget and received a report on the 2005 Legislative session. For a complete update on wildlife-related bills, log on to the Wildlife's Department legislative tracker at wildlifedepartment.com.
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 July 11 at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation headquarters (auditorium), at the southwest corner of 18th and North Lincoln, Oklahoma City at 9 a.m.
"Taste of the Wild" featured at inaugural Wildlife Expo
Most everyone has tried a helping of fried fish before and hunter's families often enjoy a big bowl of venison chili, but have you ever tried smoked beaver? You can try all these delicacies and much more at the Oklahoma Wildlife Expo Aug. 27-28 at the Lazy E Arena just north of Oklahoma City.
"A Taste of the Wild" is an interactive exhibit where visitor's can sample wild game cooked on the spot by expert cooks.
"I think folks will really enjoy this part of the Expo," said Alan Peoples, wildlife chief for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and one of the many Department employees working on the inaugural event. "It will be a great chance to introduce someone to wild game cooking who hasn't ever had the opportunity to try it."
Peoples added that all the recipes used at the event will be available to Expo participants.
"For myself and many other hunters and anglers I know, cooking, serving and eating wild game is a big part of the outdoor experience," Peoples said.
Wild game cooking certainly will not be the only highlight of the Wildlife Expo. With more than 100 different booths and activities already confirmed, there will be plenty to do during the free, two-day event, which will be held August 27 and 28 at the Lazy E Arena. Young and old alike will be sure to find something that interests them at the Expo from shotgun shooting, to a live butterfly exhibit, to dog training.
Participants who pre-register for the Expo at wildlifedepartment.com will be eligible for a special lifetime combination license giveaway. When you pre-register online at www.wildlifedepartment.comand attend the Expo, you will automatically be put in a drawing for a lifetime combination hunting and fishing license. For complete details on this and other Expo giveaways, including rules and eligibility, log on to wildlifedepartment.com
Department to hold vehicle auction
Are you in the market for a used vehicle? If so, you will want to head out to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's public vehicle auction. It will be held Thursday, June 23, at 6 p.m. at the Department's headquarters located at 1801 N. Lincoln in Oklahoma City.
"We have a good variety of Ford and Chevrolet trucks. All of them are four-wheel drive and many of them are extended cab models," said Johnny Hill, property manager for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "We're going to sell everything as is to the highest bidder."
A total of 25 vehicles will be available at the event, including a 1998 Ford Expedition, a 1997 ¾ ton Ford truck and a 1996 Buick Century.
For more information about the auction call (405) 521-4600 or for a complete list of auction vehicles, log on to wildlifedepartment.com. The sale will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. and items may be inspected June 23 from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Selman Bat watches offer summer adventure
If you're looking for a little fun family adventure this summer, consider attending one of the popular Selman Bat Watches near Freedom this July. Participants have until June 27 to sign up to attend a Bat Watch in July.
The Bat Watches are Friday and Saturday nights from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., July 7-30. A Thursday night Kid's Bat Watch is new this year. It is adapted for children between the ages of three to seven and runs from 7:15 p.m. to approximately 9:45 p.m., depending on when the bats emerge. To register log on to wildlifedepartment.com
The event accommodates 75 people each night, and pre-registration is required. The cost is $10 for adults (13+) and $5 for youth. Located in northwest Oklahoma, the event begins at Alabaster Caverns State Park and visitors are escorted to the Selman Bat Watch area for an evening of exploring, learning and bat-flight viewing.
Massive indoor ponds to be built inside the Lazy E Arena
The Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City, has certainly seen a wide variety of entertaining events from high-flying motorcycles to not-so-sane bull riders, but the venue has never seen anything like the Oklahoma Wildlife Expo.
For two full days in August (Aug. 27-28), wildlife and fisheries experts and outdoor enthusiasts from across the state will take over the massive arena and grounds welcoming citizens from near and far to learn more about the Oklahoma outdoors.
"There has never been an event like this in the state. It is exciting to see how it is all coming together," said Kim Erickson, fisheries chief for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and one of the many Department employees working on the inaugural Expo.
Visitors to the free event can participate in a very diverse list of fun activities from catching a fish, to painting a wildlife picture to shooting a bow and arrow.
"There is going to be so much to do, but I think one of the highlights will be the two indoor ponds we are going to build right into the floor of the arena," Erickson said. "These aren't little goldfish ponds either, it is going to take about 155,000 gallons of water to fill them."
Participants will be able to try their hand at canoeing and kayaking in one of the ponds. The other will feature a special kid's casting game along with numerous seminars ranging from fly fishing to learning to use a cast net.
Dog lovers won't want to miss the special Big Air Dog demonstration by Tulsa's own Ken Butler, the Silver Medalist from the 2004 ESPN Great Outdoor Games, and his award-winning Chesapeake Bay retriever. A waterfowl hunting enthusiast, Butler began jumping the dog as a fun experiment that culminated in a near world record jump at last year's Great Outdoor Games. Butler and partner Douglas Detherow will bring several hunting retrievers that are also competition jumpers and they will conduct exhibitions in the pond inside the Lazy E Arena.
According to Erickson the indoor ponds would have never been possible without the support of a number of Expo sponsors.
"I think a few people thought we were a little crazy when we said we wanted to build two ponds inside the arena. But through the generosity of Expo sponsors and the hard work and ingenuity of Department employees, I think these ponds will be great attraction at the Expo," Erickson said.
The construction of these unique ponds is made possible by the following sponsors: Aquascapes Designs, Inc., Carlisle Syntec Incorporated, Continental Ponds, Inc., Ero-Tex, Pacific Echo, Raven Industries and Sanctuary Water Gardens
If all the talk about ponds gives people the itching to go fishing, all they have to do is stroll outside the arena.
"We're going to offering special clinics both days at the small lake on the grounds of the Lazy E. We'll provide the rod and reel and bait – you don't even need a fishing license at this special event," Erickson said.
For complete details about the 2005 Oklahoma Wildlife Expo, including how to register to win great Expo prizes, log on to www.wildlifedepartment.com
Young wild animals should be left alone
Hunters and anglers, and all outdoor enthusiasts, want to give nature a
helping hand whenever they can. But when it comes to young wildlife, the best
thing to do is almost always
to stand back, stay out of the way and let
nature take care of itself.
"It's only natural to want to help when we see a young animal. But, despite our best intentions, we can do more harm than good when we interfere," said Mike Shaw, wildlife research supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Birds and squirrels can be blown out of their nest in storms, and although they appear alone and helpless, the parents will often find these youngsters and care for them wherever they might be. It is very common for small wildlife to become separated from their nest and siblings, but probably the most common wildlife found alone are white-tailed deer fawns.
"If you see a fawn by itself, there is a very slim chance that it is an orphan. The doe is likely nearby and waiting for you to leave so she can move her fawn off to safety," Shaw said.
In Oklahoma, most fawns are born in May and June, and start becoming visible in mid to late June.
For more information about deer or about wildlife watching opportunities, log onto the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com.
Study will reveal bat numbers at Selman Bat Cave
Biologists estimate more than one-million Mexican free-tailed bats spend each summer at the Selman Bat Cave near Freedom, and a current Wildlife Department project will reveal accurate numbers. Wildlife Department Biologist Melynda Hickman leads the on-going study, which captures the bats' emergence on video for the research team to analyze.
"We'll compare Selman numbers from year to year, and we'll also compare our numbers with other colonies across the southwest to better understand the status of these bats," Hickman said.
Mexican free-tailed bats winter in Mexico and migrate to the United States each summer to raise their young. The bats prefer to roost in caves made of gypsum rock.
The gypsum requirement limits the free-tails' range to only five states. Within those states, there are approximately 17 maternity colony locations, five of which are found in Oklahoma. These 17 locations are responsible for each new generation of Mexican free-tailed bats, Hickman said.
"If something were to happen to just one of those caves, it could have a significant impact on their entire population," she said.
According to Hickman, the Selman cave serves as an important link in maintaining the northern part of the species' range because it is far removed from other maternity caves in Texas and New Mexico.
"We think there's been a population increase in the Selman colony, and as the survey provides year to year data, we'll know for sure," Hickman said.
Important free-tailed caves in Arizona, Texas and New Mexico have suffered population losses. Among other threats, biologists have linked high pesticide usage and vandalism to these declines.
Biologists believe the Selman population is doing well because the cave site is far away from urban areas, and agricultural producers in western Oklahoma use fewer pesticides.
Hickman said, "There just aren't as many insects here for farmers to combat.
"We know the bats at Selman eat about 10 tons of insects every night. The bats are most likely responsible for the low numbers of agricultural pests in this area."
This study is funded through the State Wildlife Grants program, which provides resources to every state in America for the management of wildlife species not hunted, fished or already endangered. In Oklahoma, the program benefits 82 percent of the wildlife such as songbirds, lizards and bats.
For more information about participating in a Selman Bat Watch this July, go to www.wildlifedepartment.com
Expo offers 100 different booths and activities for wildlife enthusiasts
Ask Melynda Hickman what she thinks is most exciting about the Oklahoma Wildlife Expo and a blank stare will likely cross her face. It's not that she can't think of anything, she just can't think of any one thing.
"Please don't ask me to pick my favorite. There is just too much going on to pick just one event," said Hickman, one of the many Wildlife Department employees working on the free Wildlife Expo, Aug. 27-28, at the Lazy E Arena north of Oklahoma City.
Ask Hickman to pick her top five displays and activities at the Expo and she will list at least 15. And she is only stopping then to catch her breath.
"There is the guided night walk with real live bats, the Forest of Family Fun with a bunch of activities for kids, the different interactive art exhibits like feather painting and wood carving, the wildlife scavenger hunt, then there is the booth where people can see live, trained falcons…," Hickman continues.
Then she gets a somewhat pained look on her face and exclaims.
"I almost forgot the outside events," she says. "You'll be able to learn about camping, bird feeding, rock climbing, attracting wildlife to your backyard and more. You can even try using an atlatl, a spear-throwing device used by early hunters."
With more than 100 different booths and activities already confirmed, there will be plenty to do during the free, two-day event, which will be held August 27 and 28, at the Lazy E Arena north of Oklahoma City. Young and old alike will be sure to find something that interests them at the Expo from shotgun shooting, to bird watching, to dog training.
"There will be a wide range of hunting and fishing related events at the Expo. You can learn how to shoot a shotgun or take the whole family to the family fishing clinic at the pond on the grounds of the Laze E Arena," said Nels Rodefeld, assistant chief of information and education for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
According to Hickman, many different sponsors, such as the Oklahoma City Zoo, are playing an integral role in the success of the Expo. Other groups such as the Rogers County Conservation District and Rose Rock Landscape and Design have also proven generous with their time and resources, according to Hickman.
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 Oklahoman's appreciation of the state's wildlife and natural resources.
Participants who pre-register for the Expo at wildlifedepartment.com will be eligible for a special lifetime combination license giveaway.
For complete details on Expo giveaways, including rules and eligibility log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Oklahoma ranks second in hunter growth
Hunting is a safe and growing sport in Oklahoma, so much that the state ranks second in the country according to a recent report published by a trio of national conservation organizations.
Oklahoma ranks second only to Missouri in hunter replacement ratio, according to the "Families Afield" report published by the National Wild Turkey Federation, the U.S. Sportsman's Alliance and the National Shooting Sports Foundation. This ratio represents those entering the sport versus those leaving it. Oklahoma has a 1.1 hunter replacement ratio, meaning that for every 100 individuals who stop hunting, there are 110 new hunters that take up the sport. The national average hunter replacement ratio is .69 and neighboring states of Texas, Kansas and Arkansas rank 21, 23 and 43 respectively.
"I think this really speaks to the value Oklahomans place on our hunting traditions and it also reflects well on the diverse and healthy game populations we enjoy," said Greg Duffy, director of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "It's great to be in second place, but we're not satisfied there. We are going to continue to work hard to share the hunting heritage with new generations of outdoor enthusiasts."
According to the report, hunting is safer than many other popular activities including basketball, baseball, cheerleading, tennis, aerobics and volleyball, When an adult supervises youth hunters they are especially safe. Only .0001 percent of these hunters reported injuries according to the report.
For more information about hunting in Oklahoma, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Texoma producing big stripers
The water level may be down - six feet low, but rising at last report - but the fishing at Lake Texoma is as good as ever. Anglers on the sprawling reservoir are reporting excellent striped bass fishing over the last several weeks.
"Not only are folks catching good numbers of stripers, they're also catching some big fish. I have had several reports of fish from 20 to 25 pounds," said Paul Mauck, south central region fisheries supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Lake Texoma, located on the Red River along the Oklahoma and Texas border, has earned a reputation as being one of the top striper lakes in the nation. Known for their outstanding fighting abilities, striped bass are long-lived and fast growing. Stripers are voracious predators with a diet consisting mainly of threadfin and gizzard shad.
"The striped bass population is really in good shape right now. And the number of fish over 20 inches has been impressive during the last few weeks," Mauck said.
Anglers are allowed to keep two stripers over 20 inches in length and Mauck is urging anglers to exercise caution once they catch a limit of fish over 20 inches.
"This time of year schools of stripers will often move to deeper water to find cooler temperatures," Mauck said. "There can be problems when you pull a big fish up quickly from 30 feet or deeper and then release it. Their air bladders can not compensate for the quick changes in pressure and the fish may die."
Mauck said the best thing to do is find another school of fish once anglers have caught two big stripers. Additionally, information on how to release the pressure on the striper's air bladder can be found at www.wildlifedepartment.com Those fishing Lake Texoma need either an Oklahoma or Texas annual fishing license, depending on which state's waters they will be fishing, or anglers can purchase a Lake Texoma Fishing License for $12. The Lake Texoma license allows an angler to fish the entire lake.
Dock Dogs will make a splash at the Wildlife Expo
The story has simple enough beginnings, but Tulsan Doug Detherow would have never guessed where it would take him.
Detherow met Ken Butler at a Tulsa Hunting Show about five years ago and the two quickly hit it off. And why not, the pair had plenty in common. They both worked at the same company, although in different divisions, they both shared a passion for hunting ducks and geese and they both loved dogs.
At the show Ken entered one of his dogs, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, in a contest to see whose hunting retriever could jump the farthest into a large tank of water. Ken's dog took first place and the very next year Doug was at the contest with his very own Chessie competing in the fledgling sport.
Dock Dog competitions, as they are now called, have come a long way since then. Today the sport has swelled to include hundreds of jumping dogs at sanctioned events all across the country, complete with big crowds and big money purses. The competitions are featured in ESPN's Great Outdoor Games. In fact, Butler and his Chesapeake Bay Retriever won a silver medal at the 2004 Great Outdoor Games.
Today Doug and Ken, who both live in Tulsa, are stars in the world of Dock Dogs, but they're not getting big heads about the whole thing.
"We often compete against the same teams at several events, but there aren't many folks who know our first name. But everybody knows our dogs," Doug said.
They couldn't be happier about that either. They take pride in showing off the breed. Most Dock Dogs are small and fast, like Little Morgan the lightening quick black lab who holds the world record at over 26 feet. On the other hand Chessies are generally big and strong. They jump with power rather than speed. You could compare them to Mac trucks versus little sports cars.
You can see these four-legged athletes at the inaugural Oklahoma Wildlife Expo Aug. 27-28 at the Lazy E Arena just north of Oklahoma City.
Butler and Detherow will bring several hunting retrievers that are also competition jumpers and they will conduct exhibitions throughout the Expo at a pond inside the Lazy E Arena.
With more than 100 different booths and activities already confirmed, there will be plenty to do during the free, two-day event. Young and old alike will be sure to find something that interests them at the Expo from shotgun shooting, to bird watching, to wild game cooking.
Participants who pre-register for the Expo at wildlifedepartment.com will be eligible for a special lifetime combination license giveaway.
For complete details on Expo giveaways, including rules and eligibility log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Boaters needed to take special kids fishing
Camp Cavett is looking for 75 volunteer boat owners to take kids fishing near Catfish Bay on Lake Texoma, Saturday, July 9.
Approximately 150 kids with serious medical conditions from the Oklahoma Children's Hospital will take part in the Eighth Annual Camp Cavett Kid's Fishing Derby. The camp offers outdoor experiences to children who are undergoing treatments for illnesses such as heart disease, cancer or sickle cell anemia. People willing to donate their time and boat are in short supply according to personnel with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
"Some of these kids have had a tough time over the last few years, but they're just like any other kids they love to go fishing and take a boat ride. Both the volunteers and kids have a great time. It is something we all look forward to," said Gene Gilliland, senior fisheries biologist for the Wildlife Department and president of the North Oklahoma City Bassmasters.
A free cookout as well as tackle, bait and lifejackets will be provided.
New law provides exemptions from Fishing and Hunting Legacy permit
At the close of the 2005 Legislative session, Governor Brad Henry signed several bills that will affect hunters and anglers across the state.
Oklahomans who are normally exempt from an annual hunting or fishing license will no longer be required to purchase a Fishing and Hunting Legacy permit thanks to House Bill 1814. The bill also allows the Department to use revenue from the permit to purchase, lease, or purchase easements for property to be used for public fishing and hunting.
"We were pleased that the Legislature passed this bill to provide some exemptions from the Fishing and Hunting Legacy permit. This is the one bill that was requested by the Wildlife Department and we think this will make the permit more equitable for the hunters and anglers of the state," said Richard Hatcher, assistant director of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
A pair of bills affects Oklahoma residents who were injured while serving their country. House Bill 1240 exempts veterans who are 100 percent disabled from all deer archery, deer primitive firearms and deer gun licenses. Senate Bill 498 creates a $25 lifetime combination license for veterans with a compensable disability of 60 percent or more. It also creates a $200 lifetime combination license for veterans who have a compensable disability up to 60 percent.
Senate Bill 498 also exempts persons fishing in a Department sanctioned aquatic education fishing clinic from fishing license requirements.
Although not a law, House Concurrent Resolution 1010 directs the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission to adopt rules changing the class hour requirement for the traditional hunter education course from ten hours to eight hours.
For more information on these bills or to follow the law-making process next year, log on to wildlifedepartment.com and click on Legislative Tracker. Following is a list of other new legislation signed by the Governor that deals with fish and wildlife issues:
· House Bill 1575 - Authorizes residents who are 100 percent disabled and are receiving disability payments from the Multiple Injury Trust Fund to purchase disability hunting and fishing licenses.
· House Bill 1814 – In addition to exempting certain persons from the Fishing and Hunting Legacy Permit, it also creates a $5 rattlesnake harvest license for persons who are participating in an organized rattlesnake hunting event or festival. This license allows people in organized rattle snake hunts to participate without also possessing a hunting or combination hunting/fishing license.
· House Bill 1722 - Provides that any person who has been convicted or has pleaded guilty to two wildlife violations in a two-year period, may, after one year, apply for a new hunting or fishing license only after paying a reinstatement fee of $200 for residents and $500 for nonresidents. The reinstatement fee shall be in addition to other fees required for the hunting or fishing license.
· Senate Bill 685 - Allows residents of the 49 other states, including Kansas, to purchase nonresident deer, antelope or elk licenses regardless of the license policies in those states.

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February is just loaded with colorful things that fill up the sky. First there was the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Clark, and now the yearly Pyromusical Competition! Now on its 3rd year, the Philippine International Pyromusical Competition has been mesmerizing its audience at the SM Mall of Asia year after year without fail.
The night sky will again be lit for six Saturdays of February and March. The first salvo was held last Saturday with South Korea battling it out with Malta. It was a glorious start for this year's competition.
The next display of fireworks will be held this Saturday, February 18, at the Bay Area of SM MOA with the United Kingdom and Spain showing off their sparks. And I'm sure Finland, Portugal, China, The Netherlands, Australia, Canada and Italy wouldn't let the crowd down with their fire prowess in the coming weeks too.
The Pyromusical Competition not only showcases each country's technical capabilities in delivering mind blowing fireworks but also their creativeness in synching their colorful fire theatrics with music. Each performance lasts an average of 20 minutes, and I'm pretty sure you'll give your oohhs and aahhs to every minute of the show.
Tickets for the The 3rd Philippine International Pyromusical Competition can be bought at any SM Department Store for Php100.00 (Standing), Php300.00 (Standing), Php500.00 (Free Seating) and Php1,500.00 (Free Seating + Dinner); you may check the seating arrangements here. You might also want to check out the restaurants fronting the bay that has packages that lets you watch the show while dining in comfort.
Show starts at 7PM. Expect some traffic as this is a proven crowd draw, so come early, don't be late and I'll see you guys there!


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Nothing like the City of Light to spark those amorous feelings!
Anne Hathaway and her fiancé Adam Shulman are in Paris this week, and clearly feeling the allure of the old city – as they were spotted kissing at an outdoor cafe, while enjoying glasses of champagne.
The Oscar-nominated actress, 29, who"s expected to attend some Fashion Week shows, celebrated her November engagement to Shulman, with a party in New York last month.
They were last spotted together strolling through Brooklyn with their chocolate Lab Esmeralda back in January.
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Media Contact: Museum Communications Officer, Koshland Science Museum
Phone: 202-334-1201, Email: Museum Communications Officer
Maureen O'Leary, Office of News and Public Information, The National Academies
202-334-2138, Email: Maureen O'Leary
WASHINGTON – Beginning in September, the Marian Koshland Science Museum of the National Academy of Sciences will offer a new season of public programs focused on cognition and communication. From video "brain games" to science trivia, expect to be intellectually challenged this fall at the museum. A schedule of events follows.
Training Your Brain With Video Games
Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Admission: $10/ $ 5 students; RSVP required
Can you train your neural pathways to stay active and strong the way athletes train their muscles? The video game industry markets games that promise to enhance brain function or slow age-related decline. In this hands-on program, visitors will test their memory, attention, and logic skills on several video "brain games." The program will conclude with a presentation about the science behind maintaining and improving brain function by Art Kramer, psychology professor and faculty member of the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology's Human Perception and Performance Group at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Inside the Mind's Eye: Communicating Science in a New Media Era
Oct. 14, 6:45 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Admission: Free; RSVP required
Blogs, podcasts, and other new media outlets have changed the way people receive the news. What does today's growing competition for our eyes and ears mean for science communication? Join Carl Zimmer, award-winning author and science journalist, for a discussion of how researchers and journalists use new media platforms. During the program, Zimmer will share excerpts from his latest book, "The Mind's Eye Goes Blind." This program is part of the 2010 USA Science and Engineering Festival.
Science Trivia Night at the Museum
Nov. 11, 6:45 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Admission: $10 / $5 students
Take time for a bit of friendly, brainy competition at the Koshland Science Museum. Mingle with friends and compete for prizes at science trivia night where questions will be a mix of historical science facts, current news, policy issues, and groundbreaking discoveries in science.
Tickets and additional information for all Koshland events are available through the museum at 202-334-1201 or on the events page; advance registration is suggested. Reporters who wish to cover these programs should pre-register.
The Marian Koshland Science Museum engages the general public in an exploration of the current scientific issues that affect their lives. The museum's state-of-the-art exhibits, public events, and educational programs provide information that stimulates discussion and provides insight into how science supports decision making. Located at 6th and E streets, N.W., the museum is within close walking distance of the Gallery Place/Chinatown and Judiciary Square metro stops.


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CMN Video: Indonesian Cooking – Pepes Ikan dan Udang
Chef Mark's Indonesian Adventure concludes with a trip to the Wayan Cooking School in Bali, where Chef Mark learns how to make Pepes Ikan dan Udang, or fish and shrimp steamed in a banana leaf. The most aromatic blend of spices makes this dish amazing! (And yes, that is prodigious perspiration on Chef Mark's shirt! It was HOT!)
A production of The Culinary Media Network. www.culinarymedianetwork.com
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Description: Dinner dress of printed silk organza. The dress is composed of two parts. The caftan-like outer layer of the dress consists of a square silk organza cocoon printed in psychedelic motifs in purples, blues, pinks and chartreuse. It has a high rounded neckline with center back opening secured with six loops and covered buttons. There are applied flat cuffs at the wrist openings and waist-level slits at center front to accommodate the sash. There is a center front slit from hem to knee-level. The inner dress is a matching, full-length, sleeveless sheath in printed silk of the same design. It has a high rounded neckline with center back zipper closure from neck to hip with a single hook-and-eye closure at the neckline. The outer caftan and inner sheath are joined at the neckline. There is a printed silk organza sash of the same fabric that meets at center front and secures with two hook-and-eye closures and has self ties to disguise closure. The sash is swing tacked at the back. There is a center front slit from the hem to knee-level. Lime green silk panels are inset at sideseams, running from the underarm to the hem, and may be later additions to the garment. The dress is fully lined in green silk crepe. Designer's label located inside left center back, beside the zipper: Pierre Cardin / Paris New York". Retailer's label located inside right center back, beside the zipper: "Maisonette / Neiman-Marcus"
Date: 1970
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=== Shift Linux ===
=== Shift Linux ===
Revision as of 18:52, 16 June 2010
- 1 Active Distributions
- 2 Meta Distributions
- 3 Arch Influenced Distros
- 4 Discontinued Distributions
Active Distributions
ArchBang[1] LIVE CD = Arch Linux w/ OpenBox (inspired from #!) so ArchBang!!!
- Homepage: http://www.archbang.org/
- Forums: http://archbang.47.forumer.com/
- External Links: http://pdg86.wordpress.com/2010/02/02/release-archbang-1-03/
- Screenshot: http://omploader.org/vM2g3ZA
An installer is now available with version 2.00 onwards.
Arch Linux Mobile
Arch Linux Mobile provides an ARM optimised port to run on the OpenMoko Freerunner, an open-source smartphone. It is currently undergoing early but active development.
- Homepage: http://www.archmobile.org/
- Forums: http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewforum.php?id=35
- Documentation: http://www.archmobile.org/trac/wiki
- Screenshots: http://archmobile.org/trac/wiki/AFR/SuccessStories
- DistroWatch Entry:
ArchLinux PPC
"The goal of the Archlinux PPC porting project is to make our favourite distribution, Arch Linux, available for the PPC architecture. Our strong community is diverse and helpful, and we pride ourselves on the range of skillsets and uses for Arch that stem from it. Please check out the forums and mailing list to get your feet wet. Also glance through the wiki if you want to learn more about Arch."
- Source: Arch Linux PPC
- Homepage: http://archlinuxppc.org/
- Forums: http://bbs.archlinux.org/
- Documentation: http://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Main_Page
- Screenshots:
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ArchPwn is a security based Linux Live CD/DVD system that aims to be a fully working swiss army knife for pentesting purpose. It is based on the Arch Linux distribution, and follows the Arch philosophy. It keeps the original system intact, and creates on top of it a package repository with all tools that a pentester needs.
- Homepage: http://www.archpwn.org/index.php/Main_Page
- Forums:
- Documentation: http://www.archpwn.org/index.php/Main_Page
- Screenshots: http://www.archpwn.org/index.php/Screenshots
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ArchServer is a derivative work of Arch Linux designed to be more stable in order to be suitable for server use.
- Homepage: http://www.archserver.org
- Forums: http://bbs.archserver.org
- Documentation: http://docs.archserver.org
- Screenshots: TBA
- DistroWatch Entry: TBA
Archboot is designed for installation or rescue operations. It provides both the i686 and x86_64 architectures on one CD. It uses hwdetect and a different install script from the official Arch Linux install images. It runs in RAM using iniramfs, without any special filesystems like squashfs, thus it is limited to the RAM which is installed in your system.
- Homepage: http://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archboot.git;a=summary
- Forums: http://bbs.archlinux.org/
- Documentation: ftp://ftp.archlinux.org/iso/archboot/Readme.txt
- Screenshots:
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Archlive is a Simple-Chinese live system based on Arch GNU/Linux. It is distinct from the Arch Live! distribution, adding Chinese language software and packages, but it is based upon Arch Live!
- Homepage: http://code.google.com/p/archlive/
- Forums: http://bbs.linuxeye.cn/forum-70-1.html
- Documentation: http://code.google.com/p/archlive/w/list
- Screenshots:
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CDN Linux
CDN Linux is a system based on Arch GNU/Linux. CDN is designed to servers and routers. It is developed by Polish Freesco Group.
- Homepage: http://cdn.freesco.pl
- Forums: http://forum.freesco.pl
- Documentation: http://cdn.freesco.pl
- Screenshots: http://cdn.freesco.pl
- DistroWatch Entry:
"Our goal with Chakra is to provide an operating system for desktops that is easy to use, but still has all the functionality, clarity, power and speediness of a KISS operating system. In the long term, we want to build an operating system based on Arch Linux that meets most requirements desktop users have today, like easy installation of software, graphical system administration, configuring power management on mobile devices, or sharing an internet connection."
- Source: The Chakra Project - About
The creators of the KDEmod project have created Chakra, based on Arch and KDEMod (of course). Tools like Shaman and Arxin show the gradual shift towards a more graphical UI oriented Arch derivative. Nonetheless, the project maintains the KISS principle of Arch, even though the Tribe installer on the Live CD provides more of the 'you don't have to know what's inside' philosophy. The installed system however is a pure Arch Linux + KDE4 + Shaman, with some artistic touches.
- Homepage: http://chakra-project.org/
- Forums: http://chakra-project.org/bbs/
- Documentation: http://chakra-project.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
- Screenshots: http://chakra-project.org/about-screenshots.html
- DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=chakra
"Chaox is a live environment based on Arch Linux focusing on pentesting and forensics. We feature current snapshots of aircrack-ng, the dedected toolkit and forensic applications such as testdisk or foremost, along with the usual tools."
- Source: chaox
- Homepage: http://blag.chaox.net/
- Forums: http://forum.aircrack-ng.org/index.php?board=23.0
- Documentation:
- Screenshots: http://blag.chaox.net/screenshots/
- DistroWatch Entry:
"Un seul mot d'ordre : simple & léger. (et complet, dans la mesure du possible)
Il est désormais installable !"
- Source: CTKarchLive
A lightweight distro using c²DE (openbox). It´s entirely in french for the time beeing.
- Homepage: http://calimeroteknik.free.fr/
- Forums:
- Documentation: http://calimeroteknik.free.fr/arch-guide/
- Screenshots:
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Kahel OS
"Kahel OS is the first and remains to be the only Filipino Linux Distro with the rolling release model on Arch Linux + GNOME. In the community, it is the first to release (non-beta) such Linux OS on Arch Linux + GNOME."
- Source: Kahel OS
- Homepage: http://www.kahelos.org/
- Forums: http://http://forum.kahelos.org/
- Documentation: http://wiki.kahelos.org/index.php?title=Main_Page
- Screenshots: http://www.kahelos.org/gallery.php
- DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=kahelos
LinHES (Linux Home Entertainment System) is a distro based heavily on Arch and centered around MythTV, with the expressed goal of being a HES-appliance. Utilizing open source software and off the shelf hardware, you'll be able to assemble a box that can serve as a PVR, Jukebox, Image Viewer, and Game Station. Users can go from a blank hard drive to fully functional MythTV system in literally 15-20 min. For more information, please see the LinHES wikipage.
- Homepage: http://www.linhes.org/
- Forums: http://www.linhes.org/phpBB2
- Documentation: http://mysettopbox.tv/pamphlet.html
- Screenshots: http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=
- DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=knoppmyth
The linuX-gamers Live DVD is a bootable medium with a collection of popular 3D games. It contains both the NVIDIA and ATI proprietary Linux drivers and includes the following games: BzFLag, Enemy Territory, Glest, Nexuiz, Sauerbraten, Torcs, Tremulous, True Combat: Elite, Warsow and World of Padman. Although the live DVD is based on Arch Linux, it does not offer any desktop Linux functionality except gaming.
- Homepage: http://live.linux-gamers.net/
- Forums: http://www.linux-gamers.net/modules/newbb/viewforum.php?forum=49
- Documentation: http://www.linux-gamers.net/modules/wiwimod/
- Screenshots: http://live.linux-gamers.net/content/home_images/dvd-shot.png
- DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linuxgamers
Mesk Linux
Mesk Linux is a project aiming at showcasing Arch to Arabic-speaking users . The project is also working on localizing Arch tools and documentation .
- Homepage: http://www.mesklinux.org/
- Forums: http://www.mesklinux.org/
- Documentation: http://www.wiki.mesklinux.org/
- Screenshots: http://www.mesklinux.org/shots.php
- DistroWatch Entry:
Uzume Linux
Uzume Linux is a remix built upon Arch that features releases designed for specific platforms for users that are newer to linux, or just don't want to bother with all the pre-configuration of arch, but still want the speed and flexibility arch provides, along with the support of its community.
- Homepage: http://uzumelinux.net
- Forums: http://bbs.uzumelinux.net
- Documentation: http://uzumelinux.net/wiki:start
Meta Distributions
archiso is a very simple set of bash scripts that allow for building live bootable CD/DVD/USB images based on Arch Linux. It uses a small uncomplicated code base and is actively developed. archiso is the tool used by Arch Linux to generate the official CD/USB images. It is a very generic tool, so it could potentially be used to generate anything from rescue systems, to install disks, to special interest live systems, and who knows what else. Simply put, if it involves Arch on a shiny coaster, it can do it.
- Homepage: http://projects.archlinux.org/?p=archiso.git;a=summary
- Forums http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=73878
- Documentation: wiki article on archlinux.org
- Screenshots:
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Archiso-live is a fork of archiso that has since gained a fair bit of complexity in its development. Archiso-live undergoes rapid development with fresh releases posted on the dev blog found on its homepage. It uses a modular design approach based on slax. It even uses the slax initrd as a base module to get the system going. This allows archiso-live to be used in an everyday fashion since it has a full xfce desktop. It can also be greatly customized since it uses modules.
- Homepage: http://godane.wordpress.com/ (GIT: http://github.com/godane/archiso-live/tree/master)
- Forums: http://arch-live.2kool4u.net/forum/index.php
- Documentation: http://arch-live.2kool4u.net/articles.php
- Screenshots: http://arch-live.2kool4u.net/photogallery.php?album_id=1
- DistroWatch Entry:
larch is a collection of scripts used to create live CD/DVD/USB-stick versions of Arch Linux. One design aim is easy customization, so that even relatively inexperienced users can build personalized live CDs, containing whatever packages they want and with their own personal configurations. The resulting medium should also be usable for installation purposes, so that one has a customized Arch Linux installation/rescue medium. As the content can be chosen freely, a comfortable working environment is possible, in contrast to the rather Spartan standard Arch installation CD.
- Homepage: http://larch.berlios.de/
- Forums:
- Documentation: http://larch.berlios.de/doc/index.html
- Screenshots:
- DistroWatch Entry:
Arch Influenced Distros
Alpine Linux
Alpine Linux is a run-from-RAM linux distribution. Its original target was small appliances like routers, VPN gateways, or embedded x86 devices. However, it supports hosting other Linux guest OSes under VServer control, making it an attractive hosting solution as well. Though Alpine Linux may not actually be based on Arch, its build system is undoubtably inspired by Arch. 23
- Homepage: http://alpinelinux.org
- Documentation: http://wiki.alpinelinux.org/w/index.php?title=Documentation
Enlisy is an i686 optimized Linux distribution for Pentium 2 based processors and higher. It is also as simple as possible when it comes to the construction of its underlying core. Enlisy uses its own package manager Apport, which is is based on Libpysrc and Libpypac, which are inspired by Arch's package manager Pacman. Enlisy also uses InitNG for the init system.
- Homepage: http://enlisy.com/
- Forums: http://enlisy.com/en/forum/
- Documentation: http://enlisy.org/ewiki/Documentation
- Screenshots:
- DistroWatch Entry:
"Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations. It is based on Slackware, but uses a different package management system, Pacman."
- Source: Wikipedia
- Homepage: http://frugalware.org
- Forums: http://forums.frugalware.org
- Documentation: http://frugalware.org/docs
- Screenshots: http://frugalware.org/screenshots
- DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/frugalware
Discontinued Distributions
Aegis Project
The goal of the Arch Environmental/Geographical Information Systems (Arch EGIS) project was to increase awareness of and accessibility to the very latest, free, open-source GIS applications, sample data and other useful geographical and statistical tools, through the development of an Open Source GIS toolkit.
- Homepage: http://arch-egis.berlios.de/news.php
- Forums: http://arch-egis.berlios.de/forum.php
- Documentation: http://arch-egis.berlios.de/e107_plugins/faq/faq.php
- Screenshots:
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Archie was a complete live Arch linux system run from a CD/USB-stick, built with the KISS philosophy in mind. It provided a full Arch linux system, yet it delivered fast performance without extensive bloating. Archie used its own hw-detection tool, lshwd, to support a wide range of hardware with fast detection time. Archie also provided extended features such as multiple languages, nesting capabilities, and hd-install.
- Homepage: http://archie.dotsrc.org/
- Forums:
- Documentation: http://archie.sunsite.dk/wiki/doku.php
- Screenshots:
- DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=archie
Arch Linux is an i686 optimized distribution, but sometimes members of the community ask how to install it on VIA C3 (mini-itx systems) or AMD Geode based systems. Since these CPUs are not fully i686 compatible, there is the need for an i586 port. There have been some past attempts to create an i586 port of Arch Linux. Some were successful, but they are not maintained anymore. The goal of archlive-i586 is to have an up to date i586 installation CD, with a reasonably sized package repository with at least 4-5 mirrors.
- Homepage: http://code.google.com/p/archlinux-i586/
- Forums: http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewforum.php?id=35
- Documentation: http://code.google.com/p/archlinux-i586/w/list
- Screenshots:
- DistroWatch Entry:
Arch Linux Modified
"Goal:To make a light-weight version of Arch Linux that will accomodate most users without the need to download and configure packages."
- Source: Arch Linux Modified
- Homepage: http://rusher.webhop.org/wordpress/?page_id=143
- Forums:
- Documentation:
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Borderless Linux
"I'm the founder of Borderless Linux. I am pleased to announce that we in fact are merging into what is currently the Chakra Project. We will be creating a LiveCD based upon Chakra's configurations and optimizations, but with a GNOME GUI. We will be using Larch to build the CD and hope to provide all the same functionality as Chakra, except using GNOME."
- Source: Borderless Linux
- Homepage: http://www.borderlesslinux.org/
- Forums: http://chakra-project.org/bbs/
- Documentation:
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FaunOS was a portable, fully integrated Linux operating system with over 600 pre-installed packages. Based on Arch Linux, it was specifically designed to run from a portable USB memory device (such as a USB Flash drive). It could also be configured to boot from other media, such as DVD, and even the internal hard drive. FaunOS was a live desktop system designed to run without setup on most modern x86-based systems.
- Homepage: http://www.faunos.com/
- Forums: http://forum.faunos.com/
- Documentation: http://wiki.faunos.com/
- Screenshots: http://www.faunos.com/screenshots.html
- DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=faunos
Firefly Linux
Firefly Linux is a lightweight operating system designed with netbooks in mind. Firefly Linux Float, the main edition of Firefly, comes with the small and fast LXDE desktop environment. It also includes many popular applications to help the user get the most out of a netbook. Firefly Linux is powerful and is not limited to a "netbook-oriented" interface. Being relatively lightweight, Firefly can also be used for low-end systems.
- Homepage: http://fireflylinux.com/
- Forums: http://fireflylinux.com/forum/index.php
- Documentation:
- Screenshots: http://fireflylinux.com/screenshots/
- DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=firefly
March Linux
March Linux aimed to be a simple, lean and fast GNU/Linux distribution for the desktop, which urged the users to learn Linux instead of holding their hands at every step. At the same time, it was usable and fully functional with a generous package choices. While it was heavily based on Arch Linux, the author prefered to call March an Arch "distrolet". The default desktop environment in March Linux was Fluxbox.
- Homepage: http://marchlinux.wikidot.com/
- Forums:
- Documentation: http://marchlinux.wikidot.com/faqs
- Screenshots: http://marchlinux.wikidot.com/screenshots
- DistroWatch Entry:
Maryan Linux 2
The Maryan Linux 2 Project is designed to enable older hardware to run a fast and beautiful dekstop. For this reason, Maryan uses Enlightenment 17, which is a lightweight and very visually appealing desktop environment. The Maryan Linux developers strongly believe that this desktop environment is mature, stable (most of the time), and one of the most efficient for minimal computer resources usage.
- Homepage: http://www.maryanlinux.com/
- Forums: http://en.maryanlinux.com/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,45/
- Documentation: http://documentation.maryanlinux.com/dokuwiki/ml2:start
- Screenshots:
- DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=maryan
Shift Linux
Shift Linux was a work in progress that aimed to be a desktop distro based on a solid Arch foundation. As of May 8th, 2009, development ceased. Read more about it here: http://shiftlinux.net/news/item/shift-placed-on-indefinite-hold
"Anyone interested in developing a Linux distro should consider helping out Firefly Linux. It's a great project that spawned from Shift."
- Source: Simon, Shift Linux
- Homepage: http://shiftlinux.net/
- Forums: http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showforum=182
- Documentation: http://shiftlinux.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
- Screenshots: http://shiftlinux.net/art/
- DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=shift
Underground Desktop
Underground Desktop was a GNU/Linux distribution targeted at the desktop user. It was based on Arch Linux. Its main features were ease of installation, kernel optimisation for modern processors (i686), and the KDE desktop.
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- Documentation:
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- DistroWatch Entry: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=underground
Miscellaneous Distributions
These distributions lack sufficient information or available history to merit their own entry, so they are listed here in abbreviated form.
- The Arch Linux Embedded Project
- A Linux distribution based on Arch Linux and aimed at low-end systems
- 30 MB micro-LiveCD
- The goal of the uArch project was to build super lightweight, scalable and stable micro packages. Suitable for use on Desktops, Laptops, Routers, PDA and Cellphones


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NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA - The head coach of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's women's swimming team is about to receive a prestigious honor.
Cathy Motta will receive an award for Meritorious Service from the Eastern Massachusetts Interscholastic Swim Coaches Academy. The award will be presented tomorrow, Thursday, April 11th, at the Chateau Restaurant in Waltham, MA.
Motta was nominated for the award by Dave Ponte, the head swimming and lacrosse coach at Bishop Stang High School.
"I nominated Cathy for the award for all she does for local high school swimming," said Ponte. "Cathy has helped provide both Stang and Old Rochester Regional High School with a facility for their programs, helped to host the Southern Conference Championships, and has provided hundreds of student-athletes with positive experiences they will cherish forever."
"Cathy has been a great friend of high school swimming for more than 10 years, and she's been gracious enough to let us host the conference championships at UMass Dartmouth. She was also instrumental in helping ORR start their program, and in helping provide great experiences for hundreds of student-athletes that will positively impact their careers."


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LONG BEACH, Calif. - Junior Chris Peterson broke Jason Lezak's school record in the 50 freestyle to highlight action on day two of the Pac-10 Swimming Championships, which are being held through Saturday at Long Beach's Belmont Plaza. Peterson posted a time of 19.49 seconds in the event's prelims, snapping Lezak's record by .18 seconds.
Peterson was the Gauchos' top finisher in the event; taking fourth in the finals with a time of 19.62 seconds. Both of his times were NCAA `B' cuts. Three other Gauchos competed in Thursday's 50 free finals and all posted NCAA `B' cuts. All three also swam their fastest times in the morning's prelims.
Kevin Ferguson placed 15th in 20.15 seconds after touching in 19.86 earlier in the day. Ryan Hanni was 18th in 20.28; his prelims time was 20.17. Garrett Thompson took 21st in 20.41 seconds after touching in 20.16 seconds in the prelims.
Lucas Norman was the Gauchos' lone qualifier in the 500 free finals. He took 21st with a season-best time of 4:28.78.
In the 200 individual medley, Tim Freeman placed 20th with a time of 1:49.30. He posted a mark of 1:48.74 in the prelims. Evan Simoni took 22nd in 1:50.22 and Randy Aakhus took 24th in 1:5.96.
The Gauchos faced a set back in the 200 free relay when the UCSB `A' team got disqualified. The `B' team made up of Alexander Campbell, Andrew Latimer, Dylan Templeton and Max Horrell, which swam exhibition and could not score, finished in 1:22.16.
After today's two events, UCSB is in sixth place with 75 points. Stanford has continued to dominate the meet and is in first-place with 323 points.
The Pac-10 Championships will continue on Friday with the 400 individual medley, 100 butterfly, 200 freestyle, 100 breaststroke, 100 backstroke and the 400 medley relay.


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Rita Ora Poses Topless on British GQ Cover, Reveals How She Feels About Boyfriend Calvin Harris [Pics]
Rita Ora is this year's Lana Del Rey, racking up mag cover after mag cover. While her debut 'Ora' has yet to land in the States, she's a big deal in the U.K., and so she covers the British edition of GQ while topless.
This drop ya top cover won't do anything to erase those repeated Rihanna comparisons, either. Regardless, besides the boobie tease, Ora also reveals her true feelings for her new BF Calvin Harris.
With a shock of blond hair and a slick of blood red on her lips, Ora strategically places her arms over her lady lumps so the images remain PG-13. She sure looks hot, though. The interview, howevs, is much more revealing.
Just like she was in her Complex cover story a year ago, Ora was coy when discussing romance and that tactic reveals a lot more about how Rita Ora approaches her career.
Back then, she said her relationship with Rob Kardashian wasn't real. And we all know how that ended. Now she's hooking up with her new BF, DJ Harris, who, consequently, found love with RiRi, if only in a hopeless place known as their song.
As for romance, Ora has not found love... Yet. She said, "It's early. I'm not in love. But I'm definitely falling."
We wouldn't want to be Rita Ora's BF.
She is so noncommittal when talking about her men and saying that she is falling feels a bit like an afterthought.
She did say that the romance does deal with the pressures of both parties having booming careers. It also sounds like her job comes first for her.
"You always have to sacrifice something when you want to achieve something," she said. "Of course, I get lonely and I get sad, but I made a decision to do this… I'm in an amazing position to change my life, and change my family's life."
We wonder if Calvin Harris might be rethinking love with Rita Ora...
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For roughly half a century, cabaret singer Jimmy Damon was practically ubiquitous in Chicago.
Clubs, concert halls, charity events, civic gatherings, awards presentations – somehow Damon always was there, dispatching the national anthem or swinging the standards.
So his death Saturday on his 75th birthday, at Rush University Medical Center's Horizon Hospice on South Paulina Avenue, left many Chicagoans wondering how the void he has left could possibly be filled. He died of "a rare heart disease," cardiac amyloidosis, said Marilyn Damon, his wife.
"I truly cannot imagine Chicago entertainment without Jimmy Damon, because he personified Chicago entertainment," said Denise McGowan Tracy, an impresario who was mentored by the singer since the early 1980s.
"When we started 'Monday Night Live' at Petterino's," added Tracy, referring to the weekly cabaret sessions at the Loop restaurant, "he came down (wearing) a T-shirt that said: 'Monday Night Live at the Playboy Club.'
"And I said, 'Oh my God, we stole your idea.'
"But he said: 'I'm thrilled.'"
As usual, Damon had been there first. Indeed, he championed jazz-swing standards in uncounted Chicago venues since the mid-1960s, when he moved here from his native Memphis. Along the way, he won the admiration of some formidable musical talents.
"I thought he was terrific," said the revered Chicago singer-pianist Audrey Morris. "He was great at the personal part of it – expressing himself, and not sounding like someone else."
Said vocalist-guitarist Frank D'Rone, "He knew how to get to people."
Added cabaret performer Carla Gordon, who sang alongside Damon in recent years: "He had great chops, but his heart always led him."
That about sums up the appeal of Damon, who owned a resplendent baritone and used it to considerable emotional effect. When Damon stepped into the spotlight, he did not hold back.
This tendency made him a tad overbearing early in his Chicago career, in the 1960s and '70s, as Damon was quick to acknowledge.
"I was still learning how to be an entertainer, how to connect with an audience, how to put things together," he told the Tribune in 1998. "In those days, I was the lounge lizard that was becoming Jimmy Damon."
According to Damon and many others, comic actor Bill Murray caught Damon's lounge-lizard act at the long-gone Cousins' Club, on East Superior Street, when Murray still was honing his craft at Second City. Thus Murray found the inspiration for the unctuous lounge singer Murray later would famously spoof on "Saturday Night Live."
Not that Damon minded.
"I wasn't upset," he said in the Tribune interview, winding up for the punch line. "I just wish he'd sent me a check. He owes me a lot of money."
That a child-prodigy country singer from Memphis would eventually become the quintessential big-city crooner defies the imagination, but show business careers sometimes unfold in unexpected ways.
Damon had gotten off to a quick start back home in Tennessee, singing as young Jimmy Demopoulos at Kiwanis Clubs and church functions. Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash would frequent the family's diner, the New York Café, and young Demopoulos was smitten.
"At night we'd often go to hear singers who worked for my father (at the diner) during the day," Damon said in the 1998 Tribune interview. "We'd listen to country. We'd go to Beale Street and listen to black music – blues, jazz. That's where the action was."
By the time he was a teenager, he was playing on a bill with Presley and Conway Twitty, recording for Phillips and Sun Records, appearing on Arthur Godfrey's television show and basking in the adulation of a fan club devoted to him. After a stint in the Army, he decided he needed to push beyond country music, and "the only way to do that was to go up north," he said.
So he headed to Milwaukee and then Chicago, renaming himself Jimmy Damon and by 1968 appearing on "Don McNeill's Breakfast Club" radio show and regularly at Mister Kelly's, the Playboy Club, the Empire Room at the Palmer House and other landmark spots.
The 1970s and '80s were Damon's heyday, and he hardly could keep up with demands for his art. But by the '90s most of the old showrooms had disappeared, and Damon had to seek out opportunities in a shrinking environment for his brand of crooning.
"There's not always a paycheck on Fridays in this business," Damon told the Tribune in 2011, on the eve of being honored at the annual gala of Chicago Cabaret Professionals, at Park West.
"There have been ups and downs. …
"I only sing for a living – I don't have (another) job. This is a total commitment."
You felt that whenever Damon sang. Though he obviously owed an artistic debt to Frank Sinatra, whose music he featured in a Park West tribute in 1995 and elsewhere thereafter, Damon did this music his way. He consistently found his own tempos, dramatic peaks and nuances in Sinatra's repertoire.
If you weren't around when Sinatra was king, Damon kept that era alive.
"For those people who were younger and weren't here for the magic of Mister Kelly's, the magic of Palmer House, he wanted to let you know: This was fun, these were the great guys," said music presenter Tracy. "And he wanted to share that with you."
Even after all those decades, he somehow never lost his ardor for it.
"He always reflected this boyish enthusiasm for the music that was his passion," said veteran music publicist Debbie Silverman Krolik in an email. "He was a Southern gentleman who made Chicago his home and always was so generous to this city with his musical gift."
Though Chicago does owe Damon a great deal, the singer felt the debt ran the other way.
"Musically, it's been a great place for me to learn how to sing," Damon said in the 2011 Tribune interview.
"What I learned here was how to separate myself from the rest of the acts – how to be Jimmy Damon, not some other creep."
In addition to his wife, Damon is survived by his daughter, Dana Damon-Trentadue (and her husband Bartolomeo Trentadue); a grandson, Antonio Trentadue; and another daughter, Alexa Damon-Soegaard (and husband Juan Soegaard).
Funeral and memorial services are pending.
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It seems the law has once again caught up with Lynne Curtin and her husband, Frank Curtin. TMZ is reporting that a bench warrant ( a form of an arrest warrant) has been issued for the Real Housewives of Orange County star and her husband.
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Opinion: Night at the ObamaCare Improv
Editorial board member Joe Rago on the new health-care law's latest delay—a temporary mandate exemption for those with canceled plans. Photo credit: Getty Images.
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RAYNHAM — The turnout for Raynham's town election on Saturday might have been miniscule, but the challenger in the town's sole contested race won by a landslide.
Joseph A. Bettencourt handily defeated incumbent Frank Cabral Jr. for the position of sewer commissioner — with Bettencourt besting Cabral 341 to 150, according to unofficial results released just before 9:30 p.m.
Cabral, who was not at Town Hall waiting for the voting results, previously criticized Bettencourt for running a campaign based on politics as opposed to qualifications.
After learning of his victory, Bettencourt said that statement was the one thing which he found objectionable leading up to election night.
"I hope (the voters) felt I was the most qualified," Bettencourt said.
Voters also approved by a 276 to 100 margin a ballot initiative for a $2.5 million debt exclusion from the state's Proposition 2½ tax-levy limit, to complete the last phase of a $9 million sewer line improvement project.
Final approval of the debt exclusion measure will be decided by residents in a Town Hall vote on May 19.
All other town positions on the ballot this year were uncontested.
Among those winners were Marie A. Smith for selectman; James Sullivan for parks and recreation commissioner; John Leddy for assessor; Michelle LeBlanc Williams as Bridgewater member of Bridgewater-Raynham Regional District School Committee; Lorraine Levy as Raynham member of B-R's school committee; Russell Driscoll, Planning Board; and Jeffrey Kelleher as cemetery commissioner.
The 497 voters who turned out to cast votes at Raynham Middle School represented just five percent of the town's registered electorate.
"That just shows the apathy out there," Bettencourt said.


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