text: On Wed, 10 Apr 2002 tegner at nada.kth.se wrote: > Quoting "Robert G. Brown" <rgb at phy.duke.edu>: > Is there a convenient way to obtain static ip-addresses using dhcp without > having to explicitly write down the mac-addresses in dhcpd.conf? > > Regards, > > /jon Static? As in each machine gets a single IP number that remains its own "forever" through all reboots and which can be identified by a fixed name in host tables? Following the time-honored tradition of actually reading the man pages for dhcpd, we see that the answer is "sort of". As in in principle yes, but only in a wierd way and would you really want to? First of all, let us consider, how COULD it do this? All dhcp knows of a host is its mac address. System needs IP number. System broadcasts a DHCP request. What can the daemon do? It can assign the address out of a range without looking at the MAC address (beyond ensuring that isn't one that it recognizes already) or it can look at the MAC address, do a table lookup and find it in the table, and assign an IP address based on the table that maps MAC->IP. This is pretty much what actually happens, and of course the lookup table CAN ensure a static MAC->IP matchup. The only question is how the lookup table is constructed. The obvious way is by making explict per-host entries in the dhcpd.conf file. dhcpd reads the file and builds the table from what it finds there. You make the dhcpd.conf entries by hand or automagically by means of a clever script. In general this isn't a real problem. You have to make a per-host entry into e.g. /etc/hosts as well, or you won't know the NAME the host is going to have to correspond to the IP number the daemon happened to give it the first time it saw it. The same script can do both, given e.g. the MAC address and hostname you wish to assign as arguments. Now there is nothing to PREVENT the daemon from assigning IP numbers out of the free range, creating a MAC->IP mapping, and saving the mapping itself so that it is automagically reloaded after, say, a crash (which tends to wipe out the table it builds in memory. By strange chance, this is pretty much exactly what dhcpd does. It views IP's assigned out of a given subnet range as "leases", to be given to hosts for a certain amount of time and then recovered for reuse. It saves its current lease table in /var/lib/dhcp/dhcpd.leases. Periodically it goes through this table and "grooms" it, cleaning out expired leases so the IP numbers are reused. In many/most cases where range addresses are used, this is just fine. Remember, dhcp was "invented" at least in part to simplify address assignment to rooms full of PC's running WinXX, a well-known stupid operating system that wouldn't know what to do with a remote login attempt if it saw one. Heck, it doesn't know what to do with a LOCAL login a lot of the time. The IP<->name map is pretty unimportant in this case, because you tend never to address the system by its internet name. So it's no big deal to let IP addresses for dumb WinXX clients recycle. Of course this isn't always true even for WinXX, especially if XX is 2K or XP or NT. Sometimes systems people really like to know that log traces by IP number can be mapped into specific machines just so they can go around with a sucker rod (see "man syslogd" and do a search on "sucker") to administer correction, for example, even if they cannot remotely login to the host in question. dhcpd allows you to pretty much totally control the lease time used for any given subnet or range. You can set it from very short to "very large", probably 4 billion or so seconds, which is (practically) "infinity". Infinity would be your coveted static IP address assignment. Once again I'd argue that although you CAN do this, you probably don't want to in just about any unixoid context including LAN management and cluster engineering. There is something so satisfying, so USEFUL, about the hostname<->IP map, and in order for this map to correspond to some SPECIFIC box, you really are building the hostname<->IP<->MAC map, piecewise. And of course you need to leave the NIC's in the boxes, since yes the map follows the NIC and not the actual box. Although it likely isn't the "only" way to control the complete chain, simultaneously and explicity building /etc/hosts (or the NIS, LDAP, rsync exported versions thereof), the various hostname-related permissions (e.g. netgroups) and /etc/dhpcd.conf static entries is arguably the best way. To emphasize this last point, note that there is additional information that can be specified in the dhcp static table entries, such as the name of a per-host kickstart file to be used in installing it and more. dhcp is at least an approximation to a centralized configuration data server and can perform lots of useful services in this arena, not just handing out IP addresses. Unfortunately (perhaps? as far as I know?) dhcp's options can only be passed from it's own internal list, so one can't QUITE use it as a way of globally synchronizing whole tables of important data (like /etc/hosts,netgroups,passwd) across a subnet as systems automatically and periodically renew their leases. The list of options it supports as it stands now is quite large, though. I also don't know how susceptible it is to spoofing -- one problem with daemon-based services like this is that if they aren't uniquely bound at both ends to an authorized server and somebody puts a faster server on the same physical network, one can sometimes do something like dynamically change a systems "identity" in real time and gain access privileges you otherwise might not have had. Obviously, sending files like /etc/passwd around in this way would be a very dangerous thing to do unless the daemon were re-engineered to use something like ssl to simultaneously certify the server and encrypt the traffic. Hope this helps. BTW, in addition to the always useful man pages for dhcpd and dhcpd.conf (e.g.) you can and should look at the linux documentation project site and the various RFCs that specify dhcp's behavior and option spread. rgb


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Bishop Hendricken coach Ed Holloway knew he had something special the first time he saw Evan Marzilli on a baseball field.
"I can't say you know he's going to be a pro prospect, but I remember freshman tryouts and just watching him going for fly balls," Holloway said. "I said, 'This kid's going to be tremendous.' I knew right away he was going to be a very good player, and he was a workaholic too."
The talent that was on display and the work ethic Holloway would come to know added up to a great career at Hendricken, success at the next level and, now, a chance to play professional baseball.
Marzilli, a junior at South Carolina, was selected in the eighth round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday by the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was the 273rd player selected.
Holloway and the Hawks found out during their playoff game against East Greenwich.
"I'm happy for him," Holloway said. "He's a great kid and he had a great career here. He's been fantastic in South Carolina for the three years he's been there. I email back and forth when I see him on TV. I'm happy for him. I'll send him an email tonight and congratulate him."
Marzilli, a 2009 graduate of Hendricken and a native of Cranston, won't be thinking about the next step in his career quite yet. South Carolina won its NCAA Tournament Regional over the weekend and will play in a Super Regional this week. The Gamecocks are trying to win their third consecutive national championship.
Marzilli has had a hand in all of South Carolina's success. He burst onto the scene in the 2010 postseason, hitting .419 in the NCAA Tournament and earning College World Series All-Tournament honors after hitting .370 in Omaha.
As a sophomore last year, Marzilli hit .291 with 14 doubles and 31 RBI. This season, he has started every game and is hitting .288 with 12 doubles, two home runs, 30 RBI and 50 runs scored.
"He's a hard worker and I'm really happy that he got the chance to be a pro," Holloway said.
Marzilli is the third Hendricken alum to be drafted in the last two years. Former teammates Dan Gamache and Chris Costantino were selected last year. Gamache went in the sixth round to Pittsburgh and Costantino in the 43rd round to St. Louis. Both players signed and are now in the minor leagues.
The Diamondbacks have now taken a Rhode Island player in back-to-back years. The team selected another Cranston native, Anthony Meo, in the second round last year.

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lvrr325 wrote:Coal has an export market yet.
I was being sarcastic, I think that thing was just a scheme to make the property have the appearance of a greater value, but I also think CP wanted the former RI "Spine Line" and related routes on the east end, all along.
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Wildlife Expo and readers' photography featured in Outdoor Oklahoma magazine
The latest issue of Outdoor Oklahoma magazine features eight full pages of all the information you need to know about the upcoming Oklahoma Wildlife Expo in addition to over 20 pages of photography submitted by readers across the state.
"All of the things that have made the Expo such a success for three years running will be back this year, and you can read about them in Outdoor Oklahoma now," said Micah Holmes, information supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "The Expo has something for everyone, and this magazine issue offers just a taste what is to come Sept. 26-28 at the Lazy E Arena."
The free Wildlife Expo, which draws tens of thousands of people from around the state each year, will offer hands-on learning opportunities at nearly 200 booths and activities. The Expo is designed as an entertaining and educational event for both avid outdoor enthusiasts and those new to hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities. Activities include everything from shotgun shooting and fishing to ATV riding, mountain biking, wildlife seminars and more.
"Most of the Expo is hands-on and focused on informing visitors about the outdoors in
The Wildlife Expo will take place Sept. 26-28, 2008, at the Lazy E Arena, just north of
The July/August issue of Outdoor Oklahoma magazine also features its annual Readers' Photography Showcase, which displays
Individual copies of the July/August issue of Outdoor Oklahoma are available for $3 if picked up at a Wildlife Department office, or $4 by mail (mail request with a certified check or money order to Outdoor Oklahoma,
Benefiting Oklahomans while combating red cedar invasion
High Plains Resource Conservation and Development of Oklahoma has, in connection with over 25 partners, cleared Eastern red cedar along stretches the North Canadian River in northwest Oklahoma, and partners in the project have scheduled a two-day seminar entitled "From Peril to Profit" July 8-9 in Oklahoma City.
Eastern Red Cedar has become a major problem for
The year-long project was conducted to show that cedar can be turned into marketable products, and that the removal of Eastern red cedar not only benefits rangeland producers, but also increases stream flow and ground water levels. Partners in the project include private businesses, state and federal agencies, conservation districts, and cities and towns.
The seminar will provide the results of the study as well as provide information about uses of red cedar and opportunities for economic development. The program features a wide range of experienced speakers. Additionally, it will include an equipment demonstration July 9 at
Registration for the seminar is $50 per person, which includes three meals and all conference materials. The cost for companies interested in a booth or in participating in the demonstration is $200, and two complimentary registrations are included for company representatives. Companies participating will be mentioned in conference materials and recognized at a banquet July 8, which will be keynoted by the Lt. Governor of
Log on to highplainsrcd.com for more information. Those interested in a booth or the equipment demonstration should contact Tom Lucas at (580) 735-2033 Ext. 4 or email@example.com.
The Resource Conservation & Development Program is federally authorized and is governed by a locally led council, with staff assistance provided by USDA-NRCS. The High Plains RC&D has received over $11 million in grants and program funds to stimulate over $125 million in new and expanded businesses in the region, utilizing industries that are tied to natural resources.
Typical whitetail state record broken twice in 10 days; record now official
Being in the right place at the right time has a whole new meaning for two Oklahoma deer hunters who both harvested record-breaking whitetail bucks in 2007. Both state record bucks were officially scored July 9 by Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation officials with Boone and Crockett scoring certification.
On Nov. 18, 2007, Jason Boyett of Glenpool harvested a buck in Pushmataha Co. while on his way to a friend's deer stand after a morning hunt. The buck officially scored an impressive 192 5/8, nearly seven inches higher than the previous typical record of 185 6/8, harvested by Larry Luman of Atoka in 1998 in Bryan Co. But Boyett's buck didn't hold the record for long.
Just 10 days later, on Nov. 28, John Ehmer of Tuskahoma harvested what he thought to be a "nice sized" buck in Pushmataha Co. But after having the rack initially measured, he found out just how important his shot actually was. With a total score of 194 inches, the deer edged Boyett's buck by a slim margin of 1 3/8 inches.
"I knew he was big when I saw him," Ehmer said. "I was on my way to look at a place that I wanted to hang my stand for the next morning. All of a sudden he came running past me and he just stopped and turned around. I was simply in the right place at the right time."
According to Mike Shaw, wildlife research supervisor for the Wildlife Department, there has never been two bucks taken in the same year that could be state records.
"Since this was the first time I've ever seen this happen, our panel of scorers was very excited to see both deer together," Shaw said. "It is simply amazing that both deer were taken in the same county only 10 days apart."
The deer will be included in the 2008 Cy Curtis Awards Program Deer Record Book. The Cy Curtis Awards Program acknowledges sportsmen that have harvested a deer that meets or exceeds the minimum requirements set for typical and non-typical bucks.
For more information about record deer in Oklahoma, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
John Ehmer of Tuskahoma harvested what he thought to be a "nice sized" buck in Pushmataha Co. with a total score of 194 inches, the deer edged Boyett's buck by a slim margin of 1 3/8 inches.
On Nov. 18, 2007, Jason Boyett of Glenpool harvested a buck in Pushmataha Co. officially scored an impressive 192 5/8.
More than 3,000 more acres open to hunters in SE OK
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has partnered with The Nature Conservancy to open more than 3,000 acres in southeast Oklahoma to public hunting and fishing. The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission approved the memorandum of understanding to open the area to public access at its July meeting.
"This is a great day for hunters, anglers and others who love the outdoors," said Alan Peoples, chief of wildlife for the Wildlife Department. "Before this agreement the area wasn't available for public access, but now it will be open for all Oklahomans to enjoy."
The property, which covers 3,270 acres in LeFlore County's Cucumber Creek area, is owned by The Nature Conservancy. The area will be used for public hunting, fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing and education purposes. Hunting seasons on the area will be the same as statewide season dates, and the agreement will be in place for 10 years with the possibility of renewal.
Cucumber Creek is a clear stream flanked to the north by Kiamichi Mountain and to the south by Blue Bouncer Mountain. Lynn Mountain divides Cucumber Creek from the Beech Creek National Scenic Recreation Area, part of the Ouachita National Forest. The creek is named for the Cucumber magnolia, a small tree native to Eastern forests whose range barely extends into Oklahoma in the Ouachitas.
The Wildlife Department and The Nature Conservancy are also partnering with the US Forest Service, which owns approximately 13,000 acres on three sides of the Cucumber Creek WMA. The three organizations will work cooperatively on a variety of habitat projects. Combined, the area will provide about 16,000 acres of walk-in public access.
"The new Cucumber Creek area is a great addition to the public hunting and fishing areas in southeast Oklahoma, and it was a great opportunity to work with The Nature Conservancy and Forest Service to make this happen," Peoples said.
In other business, the Wildlife Commission accepted nearly $90,000 in donations and grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, of which $75,000 is designated for the Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP). Under WHIP, landowners enter into 10-year contracts with the Wildlife Department for approved projects to develop, preserve, restore and manage wildlife habitat on private lands. The Department shares part of the cost of habitat improvement work, and in exchange, the landowner agrees to maintain the habitat for a period of 10 years.
Examples of approved projects include, but are not limited to, fencing projects, the creation of small openings in stands of timber and the planting of certain types of trees.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service also provided a $12,900 grant to the Department's Oklahoma Archery in Schools program. The program is designed to introduce youth to the sport of archery through school curriculum by equipping educators with the tools and skills necessary to operate an archery program. The two agencies will educate school children, parents and teachers about the outdoors and wildlife conservation at the 2009 state Archery in the Schools tournament to be held at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City.
The Commission also recognized Chris Cowlbeck as the 2008 Wildlife Department Landowner of the Year. Cowlbeck owns 115 acres in Carter Co., on which he has made a variety of wildlife habitat improvements including restoring native grasses in Bermuda pastures, restoring oak savannah and woodlands and creating permanent cover for quail and other wildlife. Cowlbeck is responsible for a number of habitat improvement projects both on and off his property and has started the Arbuckle Mountain Area Chapter of Quail Unlimited.
Additionally, the Commission approved the Oklahoma Aquatic Nuisance Species Plan, developed by Wildlife Department fisheries personnel to control nuisance species such as golden alga, hydrilla and invasive species such as zebra mussels. The plan now goes before the governor for approval before being sent to the National Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force for approval and possible funding, which would be used to fight aquatic nuisance species through public education and outreach.
The Commission also recognized Doug Gottschalk, game warden stationed in Noble Co., for 25 years of service to the Wildlife Department.
The Wildlife Conservation Commission is the eight-member governing board of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The Wildlife Commission establishes state hunting and fishing regulations, sets policy for the Wildlife Department and indirectly oversees all state fish and wildlife conservation activities. Commission members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate.
The next scheduled Commission meeting is set for 9 a.m. Sept. 8 at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation headquarters (auditorium), located at the southwest corner of 18th and North Lincoln, Oklahoma City.
New Three Rivers WMA regulations to go into effect Aug. 1
New regulations go into effect Aug. 1 on one of the state's most popular wildlife management areas – Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area in McCurtain County.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has a new land use agreement with Weyerhaeuser Company for the Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area. Under the new three-year agreement which was signed in May, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will lease 250,190 acres at 50 cents per acre per year for recreational public access as the Three Rivers WMA. As in the past, a Land Access Permit will be required of users.
Beginning Aug. 1, the cost of that permit will increase to cover the cost of the new lease. Oklahoma residents ages 18-63 are required to purchase the annual Land Access Permit, which will be available for $40 at any vendor that sells hunting and fishing licenses. A three-day non-hunting and non-fishing permit will be available to Oklahoma residents for $10. A non-resident permit will be $85 per year, with no exemptions. Permits purchased prior to the price increase will be valid through the end of the year.
Additionally, beginning Aug. 1 ATV use will only be allowed during deer season (Oct. 1 – Jan. 15) and only by licensed deer hunters. The following guidelines will apply to ATV use on the area:
* Any hunter while operating an ATV/ORV at any time must comply with daylight fluorescent orange requirements as required for deer gun seasons. If a crash helmet is worn, only the fluorescent orange chest covering is required.
* ATV/ORV use is restricted to WMA roads that are on the current Three Rivers WMA map unless otherwise closed.
* Only unaltered standard manufactured ATV/ORVs with a 700 cc motor displacement or less are allowed.
* ATV/ORV use shall be restricted to a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour.
* ATV/ORV operators and passengers under the age of 18 must wear a crash helmet that complies with standards established by 49 C.F.R., Section 571.218.
* Passengers in addition to the operator are not allowed on ATV/ORVs unless that ATV/ORV has been specifically designed by the manufacturer to carry passengers in addition to the operator. Passengers must also be licensed to hunt deer in Oklahoma.
* Leaving any ATV/ORV unattended on Three Rivers WMA without the owner's name and address conspicuously attached is prohibited.
* Use of ATV/ORVs off of delineated roads for retrieval of lawfully taken and tagged deer is permissible only with the following restrictions.
* ATV/ORVs shall not travel more than one half mile from the nearest road.
* ATV/ORVs shall not cross rivers and streams unless on a road with constructed stream crossing structures.
* ATV/ORVs used for deer retrieval shall not be used in areas otherwise closed to the use of motor vehicles.
Located in McCurtain County, Three Rivers WMA comprises thousands of acres of timberland in the rugged hill country of the Ouachita Mountains. Each year about 15,000 users purchase a Land Access Permit. The area is a popular spot among deer hunters, and last year, hunters harvested more than 1,200 deer on the area.
Composed primarily of pine and mixed oak forests, Three Rivers supports large numbers of whitetail deer and eastern wild turkey, as well as plentiful numbers of small game such as rabbits and squirrels. The area also supports an abundance of non-game wildlife, particularly songbirds. Several highland streams flow through both areas, offering excellent fishing opportunities for a number of game species, particularly smallmouth bass.
Land access permit holders also have access to the nearby Honobia Creek WMA, an additional 76,000 acres of land.
For more information about the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation or to see a map of Three Rivers WMA, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Wildlife Department announces 2008 Landowner of the Year Award recipient
Chris Cowlbeck of Ardmore is not unlike other landowners in Oklahoma in that his piece of property is relatively small — just 115 acres — but his efforts to manage his land for wildlife stand out, so much so that he was recently selected as the 2008 Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Landowner of the Year.
"Chris Cowlbeck has made a number of wildlife habitat improvements to his Carter Co. property that, though done on a smaller scale, set a strong example for other landowners like him," said Mike Sams, senior private lands biologist for the Wildlife Department. "There are quite a few small scale landowners in Oklahoma whose habitat work can go a long way in conserving wildlife in our state."
Cowlbeck's conservation efforts have included restoring native grasses by getting rid of Bermuda pastures, restoring oak savannah and woodlands, placing brush piles throughout open prairie habitat, fencing off riparian areas, constructing ponds, planting food plots and planting 1,700 sandplum trees to create permanent cover for quail and other wildlife. Additionally, Cowlbeck used prescribed fire to promote new growth while controlling overgrowth, and practices proper cattle stocking ratios for optimum grazing pressure. Cowlbeck also uses his property as a demonstration area for wildlife conservation practices.
Cowlbeck refers to his management efforts as the "postage stamp" approach, in that he is able to coordinate with neighbors and other nearby landowners to create a greater impact for wildlife, even though tracts of land may be of varying sizes. He said he has worked with neighbors on a number of occasions to share information, assist with projects and achieve results.
Cowlbeck's 115 acres have been in his family for more than 30 years, but for much of that time he said it "laid idle" and became overgrown. When a friend took a walk on Cowlbeck's land one day and reported seeing wild quail, Cowlbeck became increasingly interested in improving the property for quail habitat. From there, conservation and land management became a passion for Cowlbeck, and his passion has spread to others.
In addition to his hard work on his own land, Cowlbeck is responsible for a number of habitat improvement projects on other property as well, including the initiation of a 2,000-acre demonstration area on the Lake Murray Field Trial Grounds. Cowlbeck also chairs the Arbuckle Mountain Area Chapter of Quail Unlimited, and he developed the Habitat Improvement Team (HIT), which assists landowners in conservation efforts by providing equipment and assistance. Additionally, Cowlbeck continues to help area landowners with management practices throughout the year.
Visit with Cowlbeck and you will quickly learn why he puts so much effort into conservation. He calls it "infectious," and though he owns six bird dogs and enjoys hunting, he has just as much interest in the actual work that goes into producing results ideal for hunting.
"I get equal amounts of satisfaction in improving the land and harvesting quail and watching the birddogs work," Cowlbeck said.
Cowlbeck emphasizes his belief that many people want to practice habitat management on their property but do not know where to start, but he says the solution is not as complicated as it may seem and encourages landowners to go to work, even if it is just one step at a time.
"You have to put your feet on the ground and your hands on the equipment to see the birds fly," Cowlbeck said.
The Wildlife Department offers several landowner programs ranging from deer management assistance (DMAP) to the Landowner Incentive Program, which provides technical and financial assistance to private landowners for habitat restoration and enhancement. There is also a wealth of information available for those interested in managing pond fisheries and publications and newsletters released regularly that contain useful information on conservation and habitat management.
For more information about landowner programs offered by the Wildlife Department, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Chris Cowlbeck of Ardmore was recently selected as the 2008 Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Landowner of the Year.
invited to comment on aquatic nuisance management plan
For fisherman, invasive aquatic species such as nuisance vegetation and wildlife can only mean one thing — trouble.
Non-native invasive species threaten the ecology of natural systems as well as our economy. The costs of invasives to the U.S. economy have been estimated at $137 billion annually. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation works diligently to curb the advance of aquatic nuisance species in Oklahoma's waters, and Oklahomans can help by voicing their opinions regarding the Department's Oklahoma Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan, approved by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission at its July meeting.
The plan relies on a coordinated effort of state agencies, municipalities, commercial resource users, and the private sector to be effective. Oklahomans can view the Oklahoma Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan online through Aug. 15 at wildlifedepartment.com, as well as email comments to the Wildlife Department regarding the plan.
"We're taking public comment through Aug. 15 because it is important to us to hear the concerns, interests and opinions of our constituents," said Ashley Foster, aquatic nuisance species biologist for the Wildlife Department.
Major aquatic nuisance species of concern include zebra mussels, golden algae, hydrilla, Asian carp, and viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS). Zebra mussels currently inhabit several systems in northeast Oklahoma, and new infestations are being found annually. Zebra mussels have the potential to reduce the productivity of infested systems; cause economic loss by clogging pipelines, locks and dams, marinas and outboard motors; and impact recreational opportunities by fouling beaches.
Additionally, golden alga has caused fish kills in Lake Texoma and Altus City Lake, while hydrilla is an invasive plant that has recently been found in Arbuckle, Murray and Sooner Reservoirs. VHS, though not found in Oklahoma, is a fish disease that has caused large fish kills on the Great Lakes, has recently been found in the Ohio River Basin and has the potential to show up in Oklahoma.
"The Oklahoma Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan will offer a clear cut code of conduct to prevent the spread or eradicate invasive species if they enter the state, and we encourage anyone interested to review the plan and submit their comments," Foster said.
The plan now goes before the governor for approval before being sent to the National Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force for approval and possible funding, which would be used to fight aquatic nuisance species through public outreach and education.
To view the plan or submit comments, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Wildlife Department seeks artists for waterfowl stamp design
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is accepting entries for this year's Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest through Aug. 15, 2008.
The gadwall is the featured species for the 2009-10 contest, and the winning art will be printed on the 2009-10 Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp.
"Last year we introduced two new elements to this competition," said Micah Holmes, information supervisor for the Wildlife Department. "We opened the doors for artists to be more creative by including hunting dogs in their entry, and we invited the public to help us choose a winner. The same is true for this year."
Artists may include a retriever in their artwork, but the gadwall must be the featured element of the painting.
Duck stamp sales help finance many projects that benefit ducks and geese. Since the duck stamp program began in 1980, thousands of acres of waterfowl habitat have been created through duck stamp revenues.
Artwork may be of acrylic, oil, watercolor, scratchboard, pencil, pen and ink, tempera or any other two-dimensional media. The illustration must be horizontal, six and a half inches high and nine inches wide. It must be matted with white mat board nine inches high by 12 inches wide with the opening cut precisely 6.5 x 9. Artwork may not be framed or under glass, but acetate covering should be used to protect the art. All artists must depict the gadwall, and any habitat appearing in the design must be typical of Oklahoma. For complete entry guidelines, call (405) 521-3856.
Entries should be sent to the Duck Stamp Competition Coordinator, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152. Fed Ex, UPS and other ground deliveries should be sent to 1801 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK 73105.
Entries will be judged on anatomical accuracy, artistic composition and suitability for printing. The winner and three honorable mentions will appear in a future issue of Outdoor Oklahoma magazine.
A non-refundable entry fee of $20 (cash, money order or cashier's check) must accompany each entry. No entries will be accepted after 4:30 p.m. Aug. 15.
The winning artist will receive a purchase award of $1,200, and the winning entry will become the sole and exclusive property of the Wildlife Department.
A selection of waterfowl stamp art from previous years is currently on display in the lobby of the Wildlife Department headquarters located at 1801 N. Lincoln in Oklahoma City.
Prints of previous winning waterfowl artwork can be purchased at wildlifedepartment.com.
For more information about the contest call (405) 521-3856. For a complete list of contest rules, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Year round trout fisheries make for fun summer vacation
Though there are six seasonal trout fishing areas in Oklahoma, anglers don't have to wait until Nov. 1 to catch trout. There are two additional first class trout fisheries in Oklahoma where anglers can fish for trout no matter what the time of year — at the Lower Mountain Fork River and the Lower Illinois River.
Both the Lower Mountain Fork River and the Lower Illinois River are year round trout fisheries, and rainbow trout usually are stocked about every two weeks, while brown trout are occasionally stocked.
"One of the great things about summertime trout fishing in Oklahoma is that you can take an affordable vacation with your entire family," said Paul Balkenbush, southeast region fisheries supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "Take the Lower Mountain Fork River for example. Even though it's hot outside, you've got this pristine, cool stream cascading through the mountains, mature forests all around you and great fishing. And the scenery is second to none. If trout fishing isn't your thing, there is a beautiful reservoir — Broken Bow Lake — feeding the river where you can enjoy a multitude of activities, including some great white bass fishing. There's also nice campgrounds and cabins nearby, swimming, boating, hiking, awesome summertime squirrel hunting in public areas, golfing, a nature center and a neat train you can ride through the state park. There is something for everyone in the family to enjoy, which makes for a great family vacation when gas prices are high and kids are still on summer break."
The Wildlife Department's streams management team works vigorously on projects to enhance trout habitat in certain state waters. Recent trout habitat improvement projects have included renovations at the Evening Hole portion of the Lower Mountain Fork River during the summer of 2006. At the same time, a new trout stream dubbed "Lost Creek" was also created that is providing additional trout fishing opportunities.
Seasonal trout fisheries in Oklahoma include Lake Pawhuska, Robbers Cave, Blue River, Lake Watonga, Quartz Mountain and Lake Carl Etling. Trout season in these areas kicks off Nov. 1.
Trout are an introduced species to Oklahoma, and they are stocked regularly at all eight trout areas. Anglers can view the trout stocking schedules on the Wildlife Department's Web site at wildlifedepartment.com.
Trout anglers must carry a resident or nonresident fishing license and a fishing and hunting legacy permit, unless exempt, while fishing. Additionally, a trout license is required for all who fish in state-designated trout areas or in tributaries of state-designated trout streams during trout season. Anglers should also note the special trout angling regulations that are in effect in certain areas.
For trout angling tips as well as daily trout limits, season dates and other trout fishing regulations for each area, log on to wildlifedepartment.com or consult the current "Oklahoma Fishing Guide."
Schedule your fall hunts now
With dove season only about a month away and Oklahoma's deer seasons not far behind, Oklahoma hunters should begin marking their calendars and scheduling their fall hunts now. Season dates and information for planning fall hunts can be found in the new "2008-09 Oklahoma Hunting Guide," available now at license dealers across the state.
"Dove season opens Sept. 1, kicking off the fall hunting season in Oklahoma, and then you've got to plan for the deer archery season opener on Oct. 1," said Larry Manering, law enforcement chief for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "And you don't want to forget the deer muzzleloader season opener Oct. 25, the deer gun season opener Nov. 22 or the quail opener Nov. 8. There are several additional season dates to remember such as youth deer season, doe days, holiday antlerless season, dates on wildlife management areas that may differ from statewide season dates and also turkey and small game seasons. With all that going on, it's important to get your hunts planned now so you don't miss your favorite season, and the best way to get it planned out and marked on your calendar is to have the new 'Oklahoma Hunting Guide' on hand while you do it. It's a great publication with all the dates and regulation information you need for a successful season, no matter what game you hunt."
There have been several changes to the hunting regulations designed to increase hunter opportunity and help better manage the state's rich and diverse natural resources. Regulation changes are documented in the new "Oklahoma Hunting Guide," and the following are a few of the highlights:
* The deer archery season limit has been increased to six deer, which may include no more than two antlered deer.
* The Jan. 1-15 portion of the deer archery season is no longer antlerless only.
* Elk hunting opportunities have expanded.
* Apprentice licenses may now be purchased by residents 10 years old and older.
For complete information about license costs, season dates, zones and other details about the upcoming hunting seasons, pick up a copy of the new "2008-09 Oklahoma Hunting Guide," available at hunting license vendors across the state, or log on to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Web site at wildlifedepartment.com.
Wildlife Expo's Outdoor Marketplace to offer even more in 2008
Vendors planning to reserve a booth at the 2008 Oklahoma Wildlife Expo's Outdoor Marketplace should sign up by Aug. 15 in order to guarantee they get a spot.
Vendors who wish to obtain a booth at this year's Outdoor Marketplace should contact Rhonda Hurst, Expo coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, at (405) 522-6279, or Nels Rodefeld, information and education chief for the Wildlife Department, at (405) 521-4635.
"This is the kind of event that an outdoor product or service vendor doesn't want to miss," Rodefeld said. "With literally thousands upon thousands of outdoor-minded visitors converging on the Expo Sept. 26-28, there is a good chance most of them will want to take a stroll through the Outdoor Marketplace to see what each vendor has to offer."
Last year's Oklahoma Wildlife Expo drew about 40,000 people to the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City. The Expo is a free three-day event hosted by the Wildlife Department and designed to perpetuate an interest in the outdoors and conservation through hands-on education and learning opportunities. Visitors to the Expo have the opportunity to shoot shotguns and archery equipment, catch a fish, ride an ATV or mountain bike, climb a rock wall, float in a kayak, build a birdhouse and more. Additionally, more than a hundred booths and activities are available that are designed to expose visitors to different outdoor pursuits and educational opportunities, and seminars are held on a number of wildlife and outdoor topics ranging from land management to training hunting dogs.
The Outdoor Marketplace gives the Expo's outdoor-minded guests a place to shop for the latest in outdoor products and services that cater to their lifestyles, while providing vendors a place to showcase their goods to the people that will want to buy them.
"The Outdoor Marketplace is a win-win feature of the Expo for both the huge crowds in attendance and the vendors who come out to display their great products, some of which might be harder to access anywhere else," Rodefeld said.
The Wildlife Department works with a range of organizations, individuals and outdoor-related companies to host the Expo — an event intended to promote and develop appreciation for Oklahoma's wildlife and natural resources.
Log on to wildlifedepartment.com regularly to stay up to date on the upcoming Oklahoma Wildlife Expo.
Wildlife Department seeks artists for waterfowl stamp design
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is accepting entries for this year's Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest through Aug. 15, 2008.
The gadwall is the featured species for the 2009-10 contest, and the winning art will be printed on the 2009-10 Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp.
"Last year we introduced two new elements to this competition," said Micah Holmes, information supervisor for the Wildlife Department. "We opened the doors for artists to be more creative by including hunting dogs in their entry, and we invited the public to help us choose a winner. The same is true for this year."
Artists may include a retriever in their artwork, but the gadwall must be the featured element of the painting.
Duck stamp sales help finance many projects that benefit ducks and geese. Since the duck stamp program began in 1980, thousands of acres of waterfowl habitat have been created through duck stamp revenues.
Artwork may be of acrylic, oil, watercolor, scratchboard, pencil, pen and ink, tempera or any other two-dimensional media. The illustration must be horizontal, six and a half inches high and nine inches wide. It must be matted with white mat board nine inches high by 12 inches wide with the opening cut precisely 6.5 x 9. Artwork may not be framed or under glass, but acetate covering should be used to protect the art. All artists must depict the gadwall, and any habitat appearing in the design must be typical of Oklahoma. For complete entry guidelines, call (405) 521-3856.
Entries should be sent to the Duck Stamp Competition Coordinator, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152. Fed Ex, UPS and other ground deliveries should be sent to 1801 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK 73105.
Entries will be judged on anatomical accuracy, artistic composition and suitability for printing. The winner and three honorable mentions will appear in a future issue of Outdoor Oklahoma magazine.
A non-refundable entry fee of $20 (cash, money order or cashier's check) must accompany each entry. No entries will be accepted after 4:30 p.m. Aug. 15.
The winning artist will receive a purchase award of $1,200, and the winning entry will become the sole and exclusive property of the Wildlife Department.
A selection of waterfowl stamp art from previous years is currently on display in the lobby of the Wildlife Department headquarters located at 1801 N. Lincoln in Oklahoma City.
Prints of previous winning waterfowl artwork can be purchased at wildlifedepartment.com.
For more information about the contest call (405) 521-3856. For a complete list of contest rules, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Wildlife Department explores new avenues to improve angling through Kaw Lake
When it comes to managing the state's fisheries, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation fisheries biologists are open-minded and innovative in their effort to improve opportunities for sportsmen. Nowhere is this concept more evident than in an ongoing study at
Since 2005, fisheries biologists with the Wildlife Department have been stocking two different strains of hybrid striped bass into
"Some limited research suggests that reciprocal hybrids may be more likely to remain in lakes with a high flow-through rate — that is, lots of water coming into a lake and lots of water leaving a lake through the dam," said Kurt Kuklinski, senior biologist for the Wildlife Department's fisheries research laboratory. "One more year is scheduled for stocking both crosses. After evaluating the project over five years of stocking, recommendations will be made to stock the better performing hybrid cross."
Hybrids do not reproduce naturally. Therefore, they are re-stocked periodically to keep the population at desired levels.
So far, the study has revealed that both common and reciprocal striped bass hybrids are being caught from the lake in equal numbers. Additionally, each cross is being found in the tailwaters of
The only difference observed by fisheries biologists so far is that common striped bass hybrids are growing at a slightly faster rate than the reciprocal strain.
"In other words, a two-year-old common cross hybrid in Kaw averages about 22 inches and 3 to 4 pounds," Kuklinski said. "A two-year-old reciprocal cross hybrid averages about 18 inches and 2 to 3 pounds."
The crosses are distinguished using a common fish-marking technique that involves marking all common cross hybrids that are stocked in the lake with a chemical mark that can be seen by biologists using fluorescent lighting. The marker doesn't harm the fish or affect the fish's meat.
This study has been possible through a joint effort between Wildlife Department fish hatcheries and other important partners such as the Oklahoma Striper Association, which has funded the purchase and production of hybrids used in the study.
The production of the reciprocal striped bass hybrids in this study has involved an extensive process, including the use of a mobile hatchery trailer used to spawn and transport young fish, or fry, to various Wildlife Department hatcheries, where they are then raised to stocking size. Additionally, reciprocal hybrid fry are small and require a specialized food source.
"Our hatchery personnel did a great job tackling this important and complex project," Kuklinski said. "Reciprocal striped bass hybrids are difficult to raise, and they really did an outstanding job producing these fish for this study."
In 2008, nearly 86,000 reciprocal hybrids were stocked at Kaw.
According to Kuklinski, the effort represents the Wildlife Department's commitment to maintaining and improving quality fishing opportunities for anglers.
"Our goal is to provide
While Kaw anglers and those who fish in other high-flow through lakes stand to benefit from this ongoing study, other fisheries already have, such as
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Ft. Gibson takes top spot in bass report - Lake to host world championship bass tournament
Fort Gibson Lake will host the 2008 Yamaha BASS Club World Championship Oct. 9-11, which could be a good thing for tournament anglers considering Ft. Gibson took the number one spot in the most recent Oklahoma Bass Tournaments Report published by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
The event will feature 38 six-angler teams that qualified for the championship event through their performance at six regional events.
The six-angler teams will compete for a top prize of six Skeeter/Yamaha boat packages valued at $50,000 each, one for each winning team member.
Daily tournament launches and weigh-ins will take place at
The most recent Oklahoma Bass Tournaments Report is now available at wildlifedepartment.com for anglers looking to gain knowledge on
The Wildlife Department has been gathering data on bass fishing tournaments across the state for the last 14 years, and the information collected helps in the management of bass populations.
"Competitive bass fishing can provide very useful information to fisheries biologists about the quality of angling in
In 2007, the average winning tournament weight was 11.89 lbs., an increase of almost one pound over 2006. The overall success rate at tournaments based on anglers or teams who bring at least one bass to the tournament weigh-in was 61 percent, down four percent over the previous year.
"Though the success percentage went down in 2007 from the previous year, the success rate is still equal to the long-term average," Gilliland said.
The average angler caught 2.3 bass per day that weighed 2.3 lbs. each, up from 1.9 bass per angler and 2.2 lbs. per fish in 2006.
The largest tournament-caught bass reported in 2007 weighed 11.8 lbs. and was caught from
The Top-20 lakes were ranked according to five fishing quality measurements (percent success, average first place weight, average fish per day, average weight per fish and hours of fishing to catch a 5-pound bass). Based on 2007 reports,
"Konawa, for example, isn't on the list because we didn't get enough reports," Gilliland said, "but it's obviously a great bass lake."
See the rest of the Top 20 list as well as other tournament results in the 14-page report by logging on to wildlifedepartment.com and going to "Fishing" then "Tournaments" then "Bass Tournament Reports."
Tournament organizations submitted 457 reports from 49 lakes for 2007. With an estimated 1,200 tournaments held each year in the state, tournament anglers are an important part of the Department's fisheries management team. In the course of their pursuits, they provide biologists with hundreds of thousands of hours of fishing data every year.
The Department collects the data from tournament reports submitted by mail or via the Internet. Tournament directors can log on to www.wildlifedepartment.com for more information on submitting their results.
August 29 deadline for bonus youth deer hunts
Beginning deer hunters have a unique opportunity to participate in three youth controlled antlerless deer hunts that will take place on private lands in several
The hunts are scheduled for either October or January. This year, 52 bonus antlerless deer gun licenses will be drawn for youth 12 to 16 years of age who have completed their hunter education requirements.
"These hunts are on private property and should provide young hunters a great opportunity to see some deer as well as a chance to harvest a doe," said Bill Dinkines, assistant chief of wildlife for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission has endorsed the youth hunt program and we are thankful for the landowners' willingness to allow these kids the opportunity to hunt on their property."
To apply for a hunt, applicants must send the Department a 4" by 6" index card titled "Private Lands Youth Deer Hunts." The card should provide the hunter's name, date of birth, mailing address, telephone number, hunter education certification number, social security or driver's license number, their order of hunt preferences (may list all 3 hunts) and lifetime license number if applicable. A non-hunting adult who is at least 21 years old must accompany the youth, and must also be listed on the index card. The envelope should be labeled "Private Lands Youth Deer Hunt" and should be mailed to: Department of Wildlife, Attn: Wildlife Division-Youth Deer Hunts, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152.
Hunts will be offered in the following counties:
The drawing will be held Sept. 4, and successful applicants will receive a notification letter in the mail about their hunt the following week. The letter will inform them of their selection and provide details about the hunt and license requirements. Selected resident youth will need to purchase a $10 Resident Youth Deer Gun License unless they possess an Oklahoma Resident Lifetime Hunting or Resident Lifetime Combination License. Selected nonresidents will need to purchase a $201 Nonresident Deer Gun License. The youth's non-hunting adult does not need a license. Any antlerless deer harvested during the controlled hunt will be considered a bonus deer and will not count against the youths' combined season limit.
For additional information concerning the hunts, contact the Wildlife Department at (405) 521-2739.


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Agilent Technologies has announced that a recently commissioned global survey will help the company continue to focus more intently on the needs of its customers around the world.
The market research firm of Frost & Sullivan conducted the independent survey – Understanding Key Challenges and Pain Points in the Global Laboratory Market – on Agilent's behalf. The primary objective of the survey, which questioned 700 laboratory employees in four countries, was to understand key customer concerns and identify any unmet needs, as well as to determine the various challenges lab managers face.
"The results were very informative," said Lon Justice, vice president of sales, marketing and customer experience at Agilent. Survey respondents from Asia, Europe and the US included experienced lab managers, performing a range of functions in laboratories large and small across the many market segments served by Agilent.
The survey covered several main themes, including productivity, workflow optimization, lab size and operational goals. Many respondents indicated that dealing with the challenges of sample prep, as well as unplanned and unexpected instrument downtime, remains a major problem, as does the increasing complexity of the testing requirements and sustainability goals impacting their organizations.
"Agilent is dedicated to continually listening to our customers to ensure their success, and this survey positively underscores our customer-centric approach," Justice said. "We consult with our customers regarding the development of new products, and endeavor to understand their goals and day-to-day pain points so that we remain a trusted partner."
Lab managers were asked to rank their top five challenges. These comprised: instrument maintenance and downtime (73%); the growing complexities of instrument testing requirements (63%); time consuming sample preparation (60%); keeping up-to-date with changing regulations (52%); and the need for better data management (50%).
Around 40% of respondents revealed a need to optimize their workflow, indicating that the main strategic changes that could help would be improved productivity and throughput (51%), followed by streamlined processes to manage growing workloads (26%). In fact, 45% of lab managers reported that they face significant pressure to process more samples per week.
"A big challenge is the size of our lab, as we are growing and experiencing a higher volume of samples," one respondent told Frost & Sullivan. Some respondents admitted they are managing this challenge by outsourcing, but worry about compromised quality of results.
"Interestingly the survey told us that around one in five of lab managers (18%) consider lab size to be a challenge affecting their lab's performance. Of those, 75% believe that space-saving designs of instruments could help overcome this issue," Justice said. "The new Ultivo LC/triple quad mass spec system announced at this week´s ASMS conference, as well as the recent launch of the Agilent Intuvo GC system, are clear demonstrations of how Agilent is directly responding to our customers concerns."


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While some people believe crime is a growing problem, local experts in crime and justice issues said Thursday that crime actually has gone down in the last decade.
What's changed is that people are more aware of crimes because of better technology and media coverage, the officials said at a Thursday panel discussion hosted by the Rotary Club of Chattanooga.
The discussion followed a video introduction showing some residents' perceptions of crime as well as data on shootings.
"Eighty to ninety percent of our violent crime is targeted. The rest of it is domestic. Some of it is self-inflicted," Chattanooga Police Department Chief Bobby Dodd said. "Most of the violence we have is gang member on gang member, drug dealer on drug dealer, or some combination of that."
Chattanooga had 100 shootings in 2012 with 117 victims, according to a database kept by the Chattanooga Times Free Press. Chattanooga police say they counted 88 shootings with 106 victims, including 17 that were ruled homicides. The discrepancy couldn't be explained Thursday.
That compares with Huntsville, Ala., a city with a similar-size population that had only 26 shootings last year, according to the video introduction produced by WTVC-NewsChannel 9. However, the Huntsville Police Department told the Times Free Press on Thursday there were actually 57 shootings and 12 deaths last year,
Helen Eigenberg, professor and department head for the criminal justice program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, said Tennessee Bureau of Investigation data shows that 52 percent of violent crimes occur in domestic situations.
"Those are crimes that are actually much more preventable than the average crime because they are known to people, because they have a history -- a track record. You can kind of see them coming. There have actually been some successful strategies to address domestic violence," she said.
Aside from discussing perceptions of crime, panelists discussed possible solutions.
Hamilton County District Attorney Bill Cox said more needs to be done in the prison system to reduce the rate of repeat offenders.
"We put them in a cage and warehouse them as long as we can until they come back to the community," he said. "One thing that's needed, I think, from the Department of Correction and penitentiary system is more emphasis perhaps on re-entering [society] ... so you don't have the high recidivism rate we seem to experience."
Ken Chilton, president of the Ochs Center for Metropolitan Studies, said Chattanooga lacks a sizable educated black middle class. He said that for every black man with a college degree in the city, there are two without GED certificates. Compared to other communities across the South, Chattanooga has the highest rate of black men without degrees, he told a room of mostly white men.
"What do we expect from society when you look at some of these neighborhoods ... where the percentage of the population that has a college degree is less than 10 percent, the percentage of participation in the labor force is below 40 to 50 percent," he said. "The percentage of married couple families with children is below 10 percent. There's a lot of socioeconomic factors involved in that in these neighborhoods and what's going on in terms of the opportunity structure and things that foster a good outcome."


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Hi Everyone – As per Regs, Article 17, these are your "Final Instructions" for those who've read the Regs and are eagerly awaiting this message!
Sadly numbers have diminished over the past week and currently we only have 74 fully confirmed and 8 unconfirmed but 'papers in the post' (in some cases for the last 6 weeks!!!) So it looks as though we'll at least be starting with a few more than last year's 62 – shame when the figure was 90 for so long!
One very important amendment to the Regs specially for those of you who can't map read and rely on modern methods – when you load your satnav the post code of Britpart is SY7 8DA as opposed to that shown on the 'Welcome' and Article 6 in the Regs. For the record Daresbury Park is correct ie WA4 4BB.
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Discussion , Notes, Links for Students of Traditional Hand-Drawn Animation
Monday, July 11, 2011
More Animation from FRANCE - Gobelins 2011
Google for the blogs of the individual students who worked on these films; some beautiful and inspiring work on their blogs.
(do yourself a favor and switch these to HD mode and watch full screen)
À Travers la Brume
(Through the Fog)
Two brothers are hunting a legendary creature. As they hunt, the fog separates them...
A film by Théo BOUBOUNELLE, Violaine BRIAT, Marie-Clémence GAUTHIER, Clément GIRARD, Aude GUIBOURT, Clara VOISIN, Maïté XIA
Les Chiens Isolés
(Lonely Dogs)
On an oil platform, a story of friendship between two workers is compromised by the insanity paranoiac of one of them.
A film by Rémi BASTIE, Nicolas DEGHANI, Jonathan DJOB-NKONDO, Paul LACOLLEY, Nicolas PEGON, Jérémy PIRES, Kevin MANACH
Who's Afraid of Mr.Greedy ?
A blind man comes to get back his identity, stolen by an ogre while he was a child.
A film by Simon BOUCACHARD, Jean-Baptiste CUMONT, Sylvain FABRE, Guillaume FESQUET, Adeline GRANGE, Maxime MARY, Julien ROSSIRE
Banned from his town because of his animality, a wolf man decides to make this segregation come to an end.
A film by François BARREAU, Marion DELANNOY, Claire FAUVEL, Rachid GUENDOUZE, Vincent NGHIEM, Benoit TRANCHET
For Eleanor, the joy of living among other people is out of reach because of her extreme introversion, she shuts herself away in a depressive routine, with her cat as her only support, until the latter, hopeless for her, decides to leave home...
A film by Chloé BURY .
Two men look at a woman. One wants her, the other one gets her.
A film by Kevin MANACH. (made in 2011 as part of an exchange trip to CalArts (California) by Kevin Manach, third-year student at GOBELINS, School of Image.)
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I love the style of Á Travers la Brume, but I can't quite place the software used - anyone know?
- July 12, 2011 at 9:20 PM
In the credits, the logo of TVP Animation 9.5 appears (like in most of these videos). This was also posted a couple of days ago in the tvp forum:
- July 12, 2011 at 11:34 PM
- David Nethery said...
The software used is TVP Animation 9.5.
From the making-of videos I've seen I think most of these recent Gobelins films were animated traditionally with pencil on paper, then scanned in to TVP for coloring. However, TVP can also be used for paperless animation by drawing directly into TVP with a Wacom tablet.
See here for more about TVP:
2010 Gobelins films made using TVP:
Gobelins Gallery at TVPaint.com
- July 13, 2011 at 7:22 AM
- Federico Pignatelli said...
Google for the blogs of the individual students who worked on these films; some beautiful and inspiring work on their blogs
- July 23, 2011 at 9:42 AM
- seema said...
- July 28, 2011 at 11:22 PM


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Game On! Sports Schedule for February 14, 2013
It may be Valentine's Day, but there is no love lost in tonight's two NBA matchups.
The association wraps up its first half of the season with two compelling games – the Heat visit the Thunder in a rematch of last year's NBA Finals and the Lakers host the Clippers in a battle for the City of Angels. The Eastern-conference leading Heat, led by the scorching hot LeBron James, knocked off the Thunder earlier this season and have won six in a row and 12 of their last 15, while OKC remains in the dogfight for the top spot in the West.
The Clippers continue to play some of the most inspired ball in franchise history and have defeated the Lakers in two meetings already this season. The Lakers come into tonight's contest trying to put a disappointing and injury-riddled first half of the season behind them, while clawing their way back into the playoff picture.
Here's a look at all of the action tonight. All times Eastern:
Miami at Oklahoma City 8 p.m. (TNT)
Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers 10:30 p.m. (TNT)
NCAA Men's Basketball Top 25
(5) Gonzaga at Saint Mary's 11 p.m. (ESPN2)
(9) Arizona at Colorado 10 p.m.
St. John's at (12) Louisville 9 p.m. (ESPN)
Northwestern at (13) Ohio State 7 p.m.
(20) Wisconsin at Minnesota 7 p.m. (ESPN)
New York Islanders at New York Rangers 7 p.m.
Toronto at Carolina 7 p.m.
Washington at Tampa Bay 7:30 p.m.
Montreal at Florida 7:30 p.m.
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"Nashville Chrome" is Rick Bass' 25th book — at this stage in the game, there's no such thing as a fresh start …and thank goodness. Pieces of the writer's previous work — landscapes, "pewter skies," endangered species (human and animal), endangered innocence, human greed, nostalgia and regret — are all here in this imagined story of three real-life siblings who formed the root stock of what we now call country music, Nashville style.
Bass gives us Maxine, Bonnie and Jim Ed Brown, three of the five children of Floyd and Birdie Brown; their childhood in the backwoods of post-Depression south-central Arkansas; and their rise to fame as singers and songwriters, members of the fledgling Grand Ole Opry and contemporaries of Elvis Presley. The trio's biggest hit was "The Three Bells," and they broke up in 1965. Maxine, who had the strongest pull to fame, went on to release a solo album and write her autobiography, "Looking Back to See," which was published in 2005.
Bass does what he does — sluicing their lives, traveling up Maxine's bloodstream to create a parallel story, a work of fiction full of real names, dates and facts. And when he is done with the Browns, those facts sit, like so many fish bones, on history's clean plate. They poke through the dense flesh of the novel every so often, but let us not forget that those 24 other books, the books of Bass, are what make that fish so delicious and so beautiful.
Critics often call Bass a lyrical writer, and it's true, but he is also a master craftsman, an artisan. This means that he knows the importance of imperfection — the flaw in the flow of language. The Browns, in Bass' telling, all had their flaws: Floyd was a drunk who often endangered his children; Birdie was slavishly devoted to her children but also to Floyd; Maxine loved the limelight; and so on. Bass captures their trying, that sheer human effort central not only to our existence but to our ability to forgive and evolve. Here's an example: "The forest shrilled with the shouting chorus of the insects, which seemed to be endeavoring to imitate the roar of the mill." That word "endeavoring" sticks out like a sore thumb, like a hoarse voice, and in so doing it gently reminds a reader that Bass is channeling the Browns; trying to hear the sounds they heard as children — the relentless sawmill and the insects and the drunken footsteps.
"Her wishes are a burnt-out gutted shell of vitreous sear — a lifetime spent burning with a fire, a hunger, no one should be expected to possess…." That's Maxine for you, old, looking back as she does every few chapters. As a child, Maxine woke one night to see the cedar shakes burning on the roof of her home — she saved the babies, Jim Ed and Bonnie, one under each arm. It was all an uphill struggle from then on — against her drunken father, against Fabor Robinson (predator-producer who sweet-talked naïve performers like the Browns into signing their lives away), against a cheating husband, divorce, alcoholism and, worse, public indifference.
Bass creates a slice of music history from the ground up, from the backwoods and front porches all the way to Elvis (whose heart was broken by Bonnie) and Graceland, the "American Taj Mahal." Here's the young Elvis, pre-fame (if such a thing existed): "Grasshoppers clacked. Elvis was just walking, maybe knowing he was stepping into history, maybe not. Maybe just hungry. Seventeen years old. Still essentially just a boy, whistling. His old car out of gas. Walking …"
Bass never grips his story too tightly — the reader has the sense that it could go this way or it could go that way. This is how he avoids the heaviness of so much historical fiction — passages are not suffocated by fate. Maxine, for example, late in her life, wants someone to make a movie about her, and that someone materializes (granted, it turns out to be a mere high school boy, Jefferson Eads). Like Bass, he goes fishing for Maxine's spirit, for the thing that makes her tick, the thing that will live on long after she has passed: "A spirit pervades her; it is the spirit of play and hope and careless joy that was in her back in the beginning."
It doesn't get much more life-affirming than that. Bass, who has written so much about careless environmental destruction, knows exactly where to look for hope and goodness — to the telltale imperfection, the smoldering spirit that makes art out of pain, pulls music out of the ashes. In the background of "Nashville Chrome" is the savage destruction of the logging industry, sweeping up, burning up the very inspiration, the natural beauty that inspired, even created those beautiful voices. "Even to those who had never been in a war," he writes of Floyd and his ilk, "it must have seemed that this was what it would be like: that the forest was the enemy and that the worker's task was to try to gain a little stronger foothold and advance into the enemy's territory a bit farther each day." But these humans are imperfect killers. They "endeavor" but their heart isn't in it. They keep trying, and instead they make music. Or children who make music. Or books about forgotten musicians.
Salter Reynolds is a writer in Los Angeles.