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- 2 Calculating the weight of megaliths
- 3 Improving the article
- 4 ancient-wisdom
- 5 And this is, huh...
- 6 Megalithic Sites
- 7 Monolith implies ancient?
- 8 10000 ton quarried but unmoved monolith from China
- 9 Getting it right
- 10 Levitated Mass
- 11 Calculating the weight of monoliths
- 12 Yangshan Quarry 'stone' rock-cut architecture, not a monolith in the sense of the article
article title[edit]
This article seems to be about the heaviest monoliths, not the largest -- maybe it should be retitled? "List of the heaviest monoliths in the world" or "List of the largest monoliths in the world, by mass" —Preceding unsigned comment added by 18.104.22.168 (talk) 14:37, 19 July 2010 (UTC)
Calculating the weight of megaliths[edit]
This section was created to help people recognize mistakes on there own since there is false information out there. It relys partly on information from the sites it is linked to including density and granite. I will try to find better sources within the week or so. I didn't make them up but unfortunately I didn't keep perfect records for this part it will just take a little time to find it.
Zacherystaylor (talk) 19:47, 24 November 2008 (UTC)
I have provided several sources citing a variety of densities for different stones. They are not all the same but they are within a certain range that indicates the different densities of different stones. In some cases like Basalt there is a larger range of density. Olmec heads are on the low side the dolorite basalt used by ancient Egyptians to carve granite is on the high side. I also provided a source for a teachers web site that shows how to calculate density. This helps explain how scholars come to their conclusions and it helps recognize the difference between good scholars and bad. The weights provided on other sections were from sourced scholars however checking the work helps avoiding using bad scholars work.
Zacherystaylor (talk) 06:08, 2 December 2008 (UTC)
Improving the article[edit]
This is an interesting article, and quite a bit of work has gone into it. Congrats.
Some quick thoughts on improving this article:
- According to the Manual of Style, Lists should be ordered, perhaps alphabetically or geographically.
- The calculations such as "Approximately 18 men pulled each ton" are rather spurious. Eighteen men didn't pull 1 ton, but rather 180 men pulled 10 tons. Since readers can calculate such ratios for themselves, I believe that these sentences should be removed. In addition, providing calculations is also close to Original Research.
- There are really two lists in this article. It should really be an article, or it should be one list.
I'll try to do some copyediting when I get the chance, Madman (talk) 14:09, 15 January 2009 (UTC)
- Any improvements will be welcome. I did the best I knew how to within the rules of wikipedia. I was attempting to provide the most organized set of facts I could find from reputable sources. I thought the conversion was similar to converting from pounds to tons. It may border on original work but it is so simple anyone can confirm it.
- I'm not sure how to turn it into an article without doing what might be considered original work. This is a collection of 2 related lists and a simple way to confirm density which was backed up by traditional sources. This was intended to help people get the hard facts in an organized manner. It was also intended to help people recognize a lot of misinformation on the subject. good day
Zacherystaylor (talk) 08:40, 16 January 2009 (UTC)
- As mentioned, I do believe this is a good compilation. My first and third points, however, are that this article does not conform to the guidelines for lists. In particular, some sort of order should be brought to the list. Thanks,Madman (talk) 14:24, 16 January 2009 (UTC)
The guide lines for lists requires organization as it should. I just looked at the heading and realized I didn't explain the way I organized it. I just added a statement saying it was organized according to the size of the largest megalith on the site. If that isn't satisfactory I could organize it according to countries but I thought this would be better for this site. The exceptions were at the bottom of the list where estimates of the last dozen or so were all in the same aproximate range. This is similar to the organization to the ancient-wisdom site I just removed. My objection to that was that it wasn't accurate however I did agree with the way they organized their list.
My intention was to do something similar to the following
The theories for one of them usualy apply to all of them as well as many other sites. I could spin it off into 2 different lists but that would defeat the purpose of connecting theories about various sites together. If you think a theories for megalithic sites might address your concerns and be within the wikipedia rules I could do that.
On another note I was thinking of doing another list for ancient sites with large volumes of sculpture. That would probably be better organized by country like the sculpture insitu list even if you do agree with the size organization for this site. However if there are problems with this one I would like to know before I do it again. This one would just be one list but I haven't decided quite how to do it.
Regards Zacherystaylor (talk) 08:18, 17 January 2009 (UTC)
- Glad to hear about the order. I guess I should have figured it out. : ) Thanks, Madman (talk) 14:36, 17 January 2009 (UTC)
I thought I had already done that though it wasn't until you pointed it out that I noticed it was missing and it probably could use other improvements which I'll try to come up with. Zacherystaylor (talk) 05:19, 18 January 2009 (UTC)
The ancient wisdom site which was just added seems to have exaggerated estimates so I removed it. Furthermore it is using wikipedia for a source when wikipedia is the highest estimate but not when it is lower. Some of the estimates used on this site are based on sources that are not considered acceptable to wikipedia including Graham Hancock who makes obvious mathematical mistakes. Zacherystaylor (talk) 09:05, 16 January 2009 (UTC)
Whoever is adding this site please stop unless you are willing to fix the inaccuracies in the website. there are at least 4 or 5 megaliths on this site that are exaggerated and rely on sources that wouldn't be acceptable to wikipedia rules. If the inaccuaracies are corrected I will not object to it. Zacherystaylor (talk) 08:48, 20 January 2009 (UTC)
Message to Zacherystaylor from ancient-wisdom. Jan 21st. 2009. Hi there Zachery.
You have accused ancient-wisdom of only using the higher estimates and not the lower ones mentioned on wikipedia. I should like the opportunity to respond to those charges:
In the first place, ancient-wisdom does not rely on single estimates, but rather several, without prejudice. It should be remembered that in most cases the stones have NOT been weighed and the estimates are just estimates, not facts.
Secondly, ancient-wisdom is interested in the TRUTH .. without prejudice. As such, the site is revised on a daily basis, and referenced information is added as it comes in. If you believe that the site is in error, please let us know via the following link, and your suggestions will be considered (as long as they are correctly referenced).
Zachery - I understand that the field of prehistory is riddled with innacuracies and distortions and it is to that aim that the site was originally started. In many cases, the controversy itself is what stimulates debate such as this. As im sure you are aware, the Top50-stones page has been online for well over two years now and is almost unrecognisable from its original form. In itself this should demonstrate that ancient-wisdom is NOT promoting the same ignorant facts that other sites are.
And so, returning to your original charges: That there are (only) 4 or 5 estimates that do not comply to wikipedias 'rules', and that ancient-wisdom only uses the top estimates: Why don't you let me know which megaliths you are referring to, offer me 'better' estimates, and I would be pleased to consider correcting them.
Respectfully yours, Alex.
P/S. You spelt the words soite (site), exagerated (exaggerated), acceptible (acceptable) and mathimatical (mathematical) wrongly....
—Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.108.40.206 (talk) 18:14, 20 January 2009 (UTC)
- Please see our policy on reliable sources WP:RS and external links WP:EL. I am sorry, but there is no way that this site meets our criteria for use either as a source for information or as an external link. In addition, see WP:COI. This has nothing to do with inaccuracies on the website. Wikipedia is about reporting what reliable and verifiable sources have said about a subject, and we try to carefully explain what we mean by reliable and verifiable. Only in exceptional cases will we use personal websites (ie if the website is the official website of the subject of the article, or perhaps if the owner of the website was a recognised expert in his/her field). dougweller (talk) 19:13, 20 January 2009 (UTC)
Hi Doug.
It appears that ancient-wisdom.co.uk has been banned from Wikipedia.
Honestly...Im not sure exactly whats happened here, or why... I first find myself defending a charge of misrepresentation of the facts, to which I believe I have responded sufficiently well in that ancient-wisdom.co.uk is an exploration of prehistory. The aim of the site is to research the boundaries of prehistoric research and as such some of the content is speculative, but it is no way incorrect, nor aimed to prejudice the reader. The site is fully referenced and is intended to be as unbiased and unprejudiced as Wikipedia says it is. As such - I asked for the errors I was accused of making and offered to correct them.
In reply, I found your note on the megaliths discussion page which seems to suggest that I am breaching Wikipedia guidelines by neither referencing material (which can be seen to be a false statement), or that I am prejudiced in my approach. It is ironic that your response was to block me, whereas mine was to accept criticism and alter the site according to your original request.
I once again ask you to specify the mistakes I was originally charged with (the 4-5 errors my 2 year old Top-50 stones page), in order that i can correct them ... As the site is clearly referenced, and I am openly offering to alter incorrect information on it... it will be interesting to see if you will allow ancient-wisdom to be part of the Wilkipedia future.
All the best..Alex.
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Dougweller is more familar with the rules than I but I'm quite sure another rule says your not supposed to promote your own site on wikipedia. As for sources there are plenty of sources to the various sites listed. I am familar with your web site I have seen it before. I have noticed that some of it has been improved. I am aware that much about prehistory is inconclusive but the size of these megaliths can be confirmed by using scientific methods by calculating volume and mass as you seem to have ackowledged on your site. I have used these methods to determine that sources like Graham Hancock and John Anthony West have not estimated the size of stones properly. The stones that are exaggerated on your site include Sacsayhuaman, Peru, Korean dolmen, Tiahuanaco, Bolivia, The Osirion, Poulnabrone, Ireland. In the case of the Poulnabrone dolmen it is only 12 feet long and very thin I doubt if it is more than 8-10 tons it is certainly not close to the 100 ton estimate. Correcting these mistakes would address my concerns but you would still have to comply with wikipedia rules. I suggest you read Wikipedia:About
Zacherystaylor (talk) 05:55, 21 January 2009 (UTC)
Zaccherystaylor, Dougweller: (For The Record - 23. Jan 2009).
In response to your original criticisms, the Top50-Stones page has been respectfully adjusted as follows:
Tiahuanaco and Korea Dolmen: Apart from a few minor alterations in text, further references have been added.
Sacsayhuaman: Correction noted. Estimate lowered from 250 to 120 tons with references.
With regards to the Osireion, I notice that Wikipedia has used John Anthony West as their reference for the weight (The very same person you criticise on this page for innaccurate estimating), and that your unreferenced estimate is the same as his..? As such, I have calculated the weight of the stones myself at between 50 and 60 tons (working available on my Osireion page).
The Poulnaborne dolmen has been removed from the list. You are absolutely correct. Thanks for pointing that one out.
Your other criticisms of ancient-wisdom.co.uk are completely uneccessary and dissappointing, but I especially take exception to the accusation that I am deliberately distorting facts.. (Speechless...) As you well know, the ancient-wisdom Top-50 Stones page has already been running for a long time and speaks for itself. However, the content of ancient-wisdom extends beyond the dimensions of stones and as further debate of the merits of the site with you seems futile, so I shall take my leave.
All the best, Alex..
- Good point about West. I haven't accused you of distoring facts. I've simply pointed out that your website fails our criteria at WP:RS.
I didn't mean to imply that your estimates were intentionaly distorted I apologize if it seemed that way. There are many distorted estimates for many of these megaliths and it is hard to sort them out which is why I began calculating the volume and density. I have found that even the most reputable sources seem to contridict each other. I actualy think your web site does serve a good purpose but as Doug points out it doesn't seem to comply with wikipedia criteria. Regards Zacherystaylor (talk) 15:00, 26 January 2009 (UTC)
And this is, huh...[edit]
"List of megalithic sites" is definitely not a one-man (or ten men) aim; it's about impossible. So, I understand that we're talking here only about sites with rocks over ten tons, or more exactly "a list of ancient sites that moved megalithic stones organized according to the size of the largest megalith on the site".
If it's only about above 10 tons it's a subset of a megalith list, as megaliths don't have to weigh 10 tons.
There are scores of sites attempting megalith lists, some quite comprehensive and with diverse degree of success, and scores and scores of megalithic monuments to enter all over the world.
Altogether, I fell like I'm missing something important here? --Xyzt1234 (talk) 21:32, 15 February 2009 (UTC)
Megalithic Sites[edit]
I enjoyed reading about peoples attempts to move megalithic cut stones in prehistoric fashions. However, a factor is missing in the attempts that these people have endevoured to accomplish. They are coming from a place of already knowing the possibilities, from a more advance knowledge of mechanics, than their ancient brothers. There is no explanation as to how these primitive people could have calculated these feats of ingenuity with out advanced mathematics, tools and purpose. What would be the purpose for example at Ollantaytambo to put up 6 megaliths weighing approx. 100 tons each from a quarry 5kms away, cut to precision, hauled down the side of a mountain range, across a river, over a valley and up the mountain to the site where they stand today, just to build a Sun Temple? How did they decide what type of stone they would use? And why that particular type of stone, when there were able stones already at the site? Why does the older portion of this site show far greater sophistication and ingenuity than the newer portions? And what tools did our ancestors use to cut these stones? To cut granite with raw copper tools would take a considerable length of time, try it some time, remembering that these sites have thousands upon thousands of these precisely cut stones. Moving them would have been the easiest concept for them to calculate. Designing and calculating the placement of each stone some having as many as twelve angles to fit precisely, and as tightly as a jigsaw puzzle would be a far greater feat for our ancient ancestors. I think if we want to prove that these ancient primitive cultures actually accomplished the construction of these structures themselves without the aid of giants or aliens, then we need to know where and how they acquired the knowledge to do so. Also, I would suspect that a civilization advanced enough to build the great pyramid of Giza would have left us a record of it's construction in their historical records! Why is there no historical reference anywhere as to how the Pryamids or any of these ancient megalithic sites where constructed, or of the events associated with their construction, or as to where the knowledge was obtained to design and construct them? Of all of these ancient megalithic sites there is no record of how they were constructed, don't you find that somewhat peculiar? Eygptology informs us that Khufu had the great pyramid constructed during his 22, or so, year reign. If that were the case, then one stone would've had to have been cut, moved and place every 5 mins. around the clock for the full 22 years. This wouldn't have included the planning, designing, ground preparation, measuring, making of the tools that would be needed to cut the stones, the gathering of the man power, masons, mathematicians,the building of the labours quarters, the stocking up of food supplies that would be needed to feed the labours, the building of the scaffolding, the making of the ropes, logs or whatever was used to move the stones, whether barges were use as some have suggested, the supplies gathered to build and prepare everything that would be needed. The preparation for a feat such as the great pyramid in itself could have taken these people 22 years. So what if a group of modern day men can move a megalithic stone a few meters, or build a small pyramid. Can they design, prepare and construct a megalithic structure for the first time without any preconception to pattern after, or perpare tools to utilize? I don't think the answers to how these structures where built by primitive cultures will ever be answered until we determine the truth as to why and when they were constructed. I believe that the why and when will answer the how. Linda B. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.108.40.206 (talk) 11:57, 25 January 2010 (UTC)
Monolith implies ancient?[edit]
I notice that no modern monoliths are listed, even when they fall into the range of the stones listed here. An example would be the 63-ton monolithic limestone columns of the Mellon Institute building. Is this something we want to intentionally exclude, or is it an oversight? If it's something we choose to intentionally exclude because it's modern, perhaps we should change the page title to "List of largest ancient monoliths in the world" or something similar? Vykk (talk) 18:48, 23 September 2010 (UTC)
10000 ton quarried but unmoved monolith from China[edit]
YangShan, from Ming Dynasty China, 1400s. Three pieces in fact. Largest one measures 12m by 16m by 30m with an estimated weight of around 16000 tons. The 2 smaller ones are estimated at 8000 and 6000 tons respectively. The 3 pieces were supposed to be stacked up on top of one another in the original design, yielding a 70m tall final structure. How the engineers were actually convinced that this was at all feasible strains credulity, but since the 'quarried but unmoved' section is sort of a celebration of vanity gone astray anyway, it would be fitting to see this monster listed.Wikidness69 (talk) 22:55, 27 June 2011 (UTC)
- Added the Yangshan Quarry. -- Vmenkov (talk) 02:50, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
Added a link to the Ming Dynasty in the table. By the way congratulations, great job on the Yangshan Quarry page! Wikidness69 (talk) 22:18, 12 September 2011 (UTC)
- This is rather an example for immobile rock-cut architecture than a genuine monolith in the sense of this article. See below for more. Gun Powder Ma (talk) 22:41, 30 November 2013 (UTC)
- I see your point that it probably wouldn't have moved even if it was completed, but it was supposed to. I also don't think it should be in "rock-cut architecture" because rock-cut architecture is not supposed to be moved. Also, you claimed to have removed it "by discussion, when you were the only one who thought so.Alexschmidt711 (talk) 17:31, 6 April 2014 (UTC)
Getting it right[edit]
I've no doubt there's a lot of interesting information in this article, but it misses the point fairly seriously by not even mentioning the largest monoliths in the world such as Uluru in central Australia. Your definition of a monolith as "a large stone which is used to ..." is patently wrong. A monolith is simply a large stone. I appreciate that the term "monolith" can be geologically a slightly ambiguous term, but if you want to exclude Uluru and many other stationary monoliths, you should change the title of the article. It is not about the largest monoliths in the world! ARBrennan 22:06, 9 October 2011 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by ARBrennan (talk • contribs)
- Did a quick look up of these monuments and noticed some (i.e. Chinese) monoliths are in metric tons whilst the list is in tons. So there should be a basic check to see if there are some English/Metric mismatches going on here of all the various measurements.Septagram (talk) 03:04, 16 July 2012 (UTC)
- While it's accurate to say that the uses for which any monolith was erected is unknown, and should not rightly be assumed - it's also not accurate to make Uluru into a monolith. It's just a big natural stone. A monolith is a stone that is shaped and moved by humans. Kortoso (talk) 19:45, 29 December 2014 (UTC)
Levitated Mass[edit]
There is a new stone to add to this list. See http://lacma.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/levitated-mass-the-journey-begins/ . It is 340 tons, apparently. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 18.104.22.168 (talk) 21:11, 4 March 2012 (UTC)
Calculating the weight of monoliths[edit]
The first sentence in the second paragraph under this heading directly contradicts the first paragraph. Either this should be resolved and one method used or the paragraph needs to be rewritten to indicate that more than one way exists to estimate the weight of stone. This is what the second paragraph says: "The discussion above is accurate as far as it goes, which is only to the first significant figure. Risssa (talk) 21:52, 12 December 2012 (UTC)
Yangshan Quarry 'stone' rock-cut architecture, not a monolith in the sense of the article[edit]
Am I the only one who feels uncomfortable in including the Yangshan Quarry 'stone' as a monolith in the list? Originally, I created the various subcategories of quarried, moved and lifted monoliths to allow for the highly different amount of labour and technical expertise that was required for these different tasks. In other words, to make the list meaningful by comparing apples with apples and oranges with oranges.
However, this 'stone' defies the entire purpose of the list, since its creators never had the least chance of moving it. It was the product of a despotic, megalomanic mindset with entire disregard for the feasibility of the project. The other very large unquarried stones in the list, however, could have been moved in principle by the ancient engineers as proven by other successful translocations of the time.
I feel by keeping this stone in the list we are not far off from including all those instances of rock-cut architecture, either, like
- Ethiopian rock churches,
- Indian rock temples,
- rock-hewn colossal statues (Leshan Giant Buddha, Avukana Buddha statue, Buddhas of Bamiyan).
After all, technically speaking they also constitute monoliths. I removed the Yangshan entry, thus, on the grounds of the theoretical impossibility for the engineers of the time to move this stone just one inch. It is a border-case, but this monolith should be ultimately viewed an example of immobile rock-cut architecture. PS: A more fitting list for the Yangshan stele body seems to be the list of colossal sculpture in situ. Gun Powder Ma (talk) 23:15, 30 November 2013 (UTC)
- It's a stele and this reflects the sources, but the claim that it's a rock-cut architecture does not. And the discussion above shows that there is consensus to keep it. --Cold Season (talk) 18:23, 4 December 2014 (UTC)


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The GLRI is a task force of 11 federal agencies and was developed to coordinate funding in the Great Lakes Basin to clean up toxins, combat invasive species, improve water quality, and restore wildlife habitat. This year, $930,000 has been dedicated for the Joint Venture grant program of which six projects in four states were awarded funding.
"SWMLC's project received the highest overall ranking of all GLRI Joint Venture proposals," said Barbara Pardo, chief of the Division of Bird Habitat Conservation for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. "Reviewers especially noted the high diversity of flora and fauna that would benefit from the project as well as the strength of the local partnership. The Joint Venture is proud to support this project for the contributions it will make to our bird conservation objectives."
The 120-acre property is located along the west side of the South Branch of the Black River in Geneva Township and includes over one mile of winding riverbanks as well as small streams meandering through deep tributary ravines. Restoration efforts will focus on improving forest health through such methods as invasive species removal and reintroducing prescribed fire to encourage native plants.
Protecting and restoring the Garvey property was a good fit for the GLRI's Joint Venture grant program, which focuses on birds and is made up of regional partnerships led by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The natural areas along the Black River protect water quality by reducing sedimentation and contain diverse habitats that provide valuable resources to many different kinds of migratory and nesting birds.
"We were able to identify breeding and foraging habitat for at least 70 different target bird species identified in both state and national plans," explained Nate Fuller, conservation and stewardship director for SWMLC. The species include those from four bird plans developed by Joint Venture: waterfowl (ducks and geese), water birds (herons and rails), shorebirds (sandpipers and woodcock), and land birds (songbirds and raptors).
The property was first identified as important for conservation through a watershed conservation plan developed in 2008 between SWMLC and the Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD). SWMLC worked with VBCD to prioritize lands for conservation that would best improve water quality and wildlife habitat within the Black River watershed. The results were included in the Black River Watershed Management Plan, developed by the VBCD with grant support from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
"During the past three years, SWMLC has been working with landowner, Daniel Garvey, to help him find a solution to permanently protect his property," stated Nate Fuller. "Mr. Garvey was eager to see his land turned into a nature preserve and to share its natural beauty with the surrounding community. He is making this project possible by offering a bargain sale of the property, generously donating a significant amount of the property's value as a match toward the grant."
SWMLC proposed the project to the GLRI Joint Venture grant program in partnership with the Conservation Research Institute (CRI), Van Buren Conservation District (VBCD), Two Rivers Coalition (TRC), and the Bangor to South Haven Heritage Water Trail Association (BSH/HWTA). SWMLC and its partners in this grant will provide their expertise in ecological restoration, management and public outreach efforts.
Conservation Research Institute was a natural partner for this grant as they had previously worked with Garvey, and SWMLC has an established track record of success in habitat restoration. CRI principals, Dr. Gerould Wilhelm and Jim Patchett, were able to identify over 300 species of native plants in an initial site visit and were excited at the opportunity to be lead partners in the restoration component of the project.
Local partners, such as the VBCD, BSH/HWTA and TRC, joined in support of the project and many more partners are expected to be welcomed as the project gains momentum.
"It is the Two Rivers Coalition's mission to protect the health of the Black River and Paw Paw River Watersheds through conservation, education, and advocacy," said Sam Ewbank, TRC board member. "Protecting and restoring the Garvey property to improve water quality is exactly the kind of active conservation we would like to see all along our invaluable waterways and is the core mission of the project partners."
The official acquisition of the property is expected to be completed this fall and restoration work will begin shortly thereafter. Additional funding is being sought to expand restoration efforts and provide long-term funding for management. SWMLC and CRI have high expectations that this project will become one of the premiere ecological restoration sites in the Great Lakes region. Plans to integrate public use with the ecological restoration will begin after the acquisition is completed.
For more information about SWMLC, visit their web site at www.SWMLC.org or call 269-324-1600.
SWMLC is partnering with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources on the Barry State Game Area conservation project and with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality on watershed management planning projects for the Rocky River, Paw Paw River, Black River, Gull Lake watershed and Augusta Creek. SWMLC is working on waterfowl conservation, endangered species habitat acquisition and stewardship projects in collaboration with other land conservancies and nonprofit conservation partners through funding from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. SWMLC is also working on watershed planning and management with the Two Rivers Coalition (Van Buren Conservation District) and Friends of the St. Joseph River. In addition, SWMLC works with county and municipal governments to protect natural areas and open space along Lake Michigan as well as land that provides significant public benefit.
Contact: Ty Ratliff
Little Traverse Conservancy
CHEBOYGAN, MI -- For much of her childhood, Marion Weberlein and her family would travel from their home in Plymouth to the Eastern Upper Peninsula to fish for pike. "At that time, those fish were our family's meat. My mother would come prepared to can everything we caught," Marion explains. Her father had been a master baker who had emigrated from Germany, and this was shortly after the Depression.
Marion went on to study veterinary medicine at what is now Michigan State and established a successful business near her home town. But the family's heart was always up north. Every year, they rented a cabin for their fishing excursions, eventually spending their trips in the northeastern Lower Peninsula. One day, they discovered the nearly 200-acre farm surrounding the cabin they liked to rent was for sale. "My dad just loved it," Marion says, "but didn't feel he could afford it."
So Marion purchased the farm, enabling her parents to move north while she kept her business going downstate. Her folks loved the land and, with Marion's help, gardened, canned, and built barns for her horses and other animals. Every year, flowers popped up around the homestead, planted by the prior owners who ran a cut flower business.
Many years later, Marion sold her downstate practice and joined her parents on the land, with the intention of retiring as well as raising and showing Arabian horses.
One thing led to another and her passion for the welfare of animals was too strong and the need for her services was too great. She soon found herself back in business just outside of Cheboygan, and worked right up until she was 70. "Marion's success as a vet was due to her strong spirit and the fact that she always put animals first," said Mary Talaske, a close family friend. "When someone brought in an animal to put down because they didn't have the money to pay for a broken leg, she would just say, 'Oh, I can fix that.' She never turned an animal or a person away if there was something she could do."
It was in this spirit that several years ago Marion started thinking about the future of her farm. Throughout the years, she has had numerous offers to purchase the land, especially the 2,000 feet of river frontage. Similarly, she has always turned down requests from hunters wanting to use her land. "She really wants to pass this land on to her family, but with the assurance that it will not ever be subdivided," says Ty Ratliff, land protection specialist with Little Traverse Conservancy. "The conservation easement was the perfect estate planning tool for her."
This spring, Marion donated conservation easements to Little Traverse Conservancy to permanently protect a total of 191 acres of her farm. The river easement excludes the homestead and farm, protecting the surrounding 55 acres. A second easement protects a 136-acre forested tract located just down the road. "This place has always been natural and free for the animals to have refuge, and that is just how I want it to stay," she said
Contact: Anne Fleming
Communications and Publications Coordinator
Little Traverse Conservancy
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HARBOR SPRINGS, MI -- A beautiful property on the outskirts of Petoskey was recently donated to the Little Traverse Conservancy so that it could remain a natural sanctuary for animals for all time.
Martha "Marty" Alice Curtis was described as a private woman who had a strong connection to all living things and the earth. Born in Petoskey, Martha developed a love of farming growing up on her family's hobby farm. Her formal training was in nursing and she worked as a surgical nurse in both Petoskey and California. But her passion was animals.
One of Martha's closest friends, Lois Holmes, described Martha as generous, non-boastful, and someone who lived the simple life by choice. "I called her 'the St. Francis of Petoskey' because she believed every creature was entitled to life, including insects and spiders," Lois said. "She always felt that when she was with nature, she was close to God."
Late in high school, Martha owned and registered a small herd of Galloway cattle and used her own money to raise oats and hay for them. At one time, she started a business raising puppies to be trained as guide dogs for the blind.
In her will, Martha donated 25 acres of mixed forest and field, including beautiful views of Little Traverse Bay. The property has been identified as a "priority area" for the protection of water quality in the Little Traverse Bay Watershed Plan.
As part of her gift, Martha included money to remove the home and associated development and for ongoing stewardship of the property. She requested that hunting would not be allowed and that no trails or parking area be developed. Her desire was that the land be returned to its natural state so that local animals could find refuge there. "It was as if the wild animals knew that they were safe on that land," Lois said.
"And every year, the monarchs seemed to find refuge in Marty's woods and converged in the fields because of the milkweed. You could count on it every year."
The new preserve will be known as the Martha A. Curtis Nature Preserve. Lying adjacent to the Bay View Woods, the property greatly increases both watershed and wildlife protection in an otherwise developing region. "Natural lands like this — sitting amidst neighborhoods — serve a multitude of purposes for both wildlife and humans," said LTC Executive Director Tom Bailey.
"This preserve is a significant addition to land conservation in the area. Together with the Bay View Woods, it provides significant wildlife habitat and protects water quality by maintaining the natural hydrology of a large area with steep slopes that drain into Little Traverse Bay. It is a wonderful gift to the community and to conservation."
Since 1972, the Little Traverse Conservancy has been working as the oldest regional, non-profit land trust in Michigan. With the support of more than 4,100 members, the Little Traverse Conservancy works with private landowners and units of local government to permanently protect ecologically significant and scenic lands from development. Since it was founded, more than 40,000 acres and 105 miles of shoreline along our region's lakes, rivers, and streams have been set aside to remain in their natural state within Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Mackinac, and Chippewa counties. In addition, more than 6,000 young people participate in a Conservancy environmental education outing every year. For more information about the Little Traverse Conservancy and land protection options for your land, please contact their office at 231.347.0991 or visit www.landtrust.org.
Contact: Scott Aiken
ST. JOSEPH — A judge on Tuesday ruled that the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is qualified to serve as watchdog to monitor the state's stewardship of Warren Dunes and Warren Woods parks.
Berrien County Trial Court Judge John Dewane made the finding after a hearing on a proposed amendment to a 2009 judgment that would give title to about 550 acres of park land to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment.
The court heard several witnesses and reviewed other information before concluding that the conservancy is qualified and has the capability to act independently as special trustee.
The hearing provided an opportunity for the public to comment on matters affecting the future of a popular resource. Warren Dunes on Lake Michigan near Bridgman is the state's busiest park, attracting more than a million visitors a year.
"We're looking down the road years and years," the judge said. "We don't know what's going to happen."
Portage-based SWMLC would serve as monitor under the proposed amended judgment, which is supported by the conservancy, the state attorney general's office and others involved in litigation over the land and its trustee.
Dewane said that when certain changes are made, as agreed by all parties, he will sign the amended judgment.
The Department of Natural Resources, now the DNRE, was appointed successor trustee for the land in 2009, but the judge left the title vested in the court, saying that additional oversight was needed.
Although the state has managed the parks for decades, the judge at the time of last year's ruling pointed out examples of changing government positions, such as Indiana's decision to sell the Toll Road to a foreign joint venture group for $3.8 billion.
The amended judgment now before the court would give title to the Warren Dunes and Warren Woods property to the DNRE but prohibit the agency from selling, leasing or granting an interest in any part of it.
Formed in 1991, the nonprofit SWMLC has preserved about 8,450 acres of land, or 13 square miles, in nine counties through conservation easements, purchases and gifts. The organization has 1,200 members, an annual budget of $500,000 and a staff of five full-time and two part-time employees.
SWMLC would not be involved in day-to-day operation or maintenance of the parks but would monitor DNRE's compliance with restrictions on the property title specified by the judgment. The restrictions include holding and maintaining the land forever as public parks.
During Tuesday's hearing, Suzanne Klein, lawyer for the land conservancy, called three witnesses to testify about the organization's capability to serve as special trustee.
Much of the questioning was about SWMLC's ability to function independently of the DNRE.
George Burgoyne, who retired from the DNR in 2004 after 33 years and is now a member of the SWMLC board, said 80 percent of the conservation organization's funding is donated by private sources.
"The second thing I see is our board is very proud of our independence," he said.
Burgoyne, a Berrien County native, said he is familiar with the Warren Woods and Warren Dunes land and is aware of its significance.
"I view this as an extra layer of protection for a very special area," he said of designating SWMLC special trustee.
Burgoyne said that during his last DNR position he was responsible for the land management functions covering 4.5 million acres. Over the years, he said, it was sometimes helpful to have a local organization watching over land that had special qualities.
Dewane reminded Burgoyne of oil and gas leases on public land sold by the state in past years and asked if SWMLC could bring such a proposal to the court's attention if one arose involving Warren Woods or Warren Dunes.
"I have no doubt in my mind," Burgoyne said.
Paw Paw lawyer Harold Schuitmaker, corporate counsel for Van Buren County, and Kip Miller, chief naturalist for Berrien County parks, also testified on behalf of SWMLC.
Under the amended judgment, SWMLC is to be responsible only to the court, and if necessary after giving notice to the DNRE, can enforce compliance with the restrictions in the judgment.
The court could ask the conservancy to examine the property and report findings.
The restrictions are in keeping with those set by Three Oaks industrialist Edward K. Warren and his wife, Mary, who deeded the land to a charitable trust in 1918.
The Edward K. Warren Foundation leased the land in both parks to the state for 100 years.
A 1937 agreement covered 250 acres in Lake Township, now part of the 1,952-acre Warren Dunes park, and a 1949 agreement for the 300 acres in Warren Woods in Chikaming Township.
In 2009, Dewane appointed the Department of Natural Resources, which this year became DNRE, successor trustee for the land. The DNR was named to replace the Warren Foundation, which dissolved in 1964.
While designating the DNR as successor trustee, the court retained title to the property.
The attorney general appealed Dewane's decision about the title, but while the appeal was pending the parties agreed to the amended judgment.
In October 2008 Dewane dismissed a complaint filed by heirs of Edward K. and Mary Warren, who sought to resurrect the long-defunct Warren foundation.
The judge found that there was no statutory basis for renewal or reinstatement.
The trust then vested in the court until Dewane named the DNR as successor.
The state's petition for appointment of the DNR as successor trustee was consolidated with the Warren heirs' complaint.
Little Traverse Conservancy
3264 Powell Road
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
For more information, please call: 231.347.0991
Imagine you are on a boat in Emmet County's Crooked Lake, moving north along the Inland Waterway. You are heading toward the Crooked River and ahead of you are the Alanson locks which will transport you safely to the Crooked River. To your left, just before the locks, are beautiful, undeveloped wetlands. It is a place where the call of kingfishers is common, as is the water trail of a muskrat or otter that just passed through.
This spring, Little Traverse Conservancy purchased 2,000 feet of this frontage along with 23 acres of marsh and forested wetlands to create the Inland Waterway Preserve. According to wildlife ecologist Burt Ebbers, "I cannot think of any other waterfront parcel in the upper Crooked River watershed more deserving of preservation than this property, both in terms of helping maintain water quality and providing quality habitat for native plants and animals." Ebbers noted that the new preserve includes a well-defined Northern Fen community, a rarity in this region.
"Protecting this much shoreline near the top of the waterway was a high priority for the Conservancy," said Tom Bailey, executive director for the Conservancy.
Funding for the purchase came primarily from the Taylor Foundation, and was greatly enhanced with a $15,000 contribution from the Pickerel-Crooked Lake Association (PCLA), a dynamic group that has worked in partnership with the Conservancy throughout the years. Most notably, this group served a significant role in protecting the Oden Island Nature Preserve and the Black Hole Nature Preserve.
"The PCLA is made up of members with a wide variety of backgrounds with the common interest of protecting the environmental well being of our lakes," said Ray McMullen, president of PCLA. "Unscientifically speaking, one of the best ways to maintain or enhance the quality of a water body is to leave it the heck alone. This is why PCLA has been pleased to work with LTC on many conservation projects."
The new preserve directly adds to protection provided by other preserves. On June 24, a pontoon ride to the new preserve will depart from Ryde Marine in Oden at 6:30 pm. There is limited space and pre-registration is required, so please call 231.347.0991 for more information or visit www.landtrust.org.
Since 1972, the Little Traverse Conservancy has been working as the oldest regional, non-profit land trust in Michigan. With the support of more than 4,000 members, the Little Traverse Conservancy works with private landowners and units of local government to permanently protect ecologically significant and scenic lands from development. Since it was founded, more than 40,000 acres and 103 miles of shoreline along our region's lakes, rivers, and streams have been set aside to remain in their natural state within Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Mackinac, and Chippewa counties. In addition, more than 6,000 young people participate in a Conservancy environmental education outing every year. For more information about the Little Traverse Conservancy and land protection options for your land, please contact their office at 231.347.0991 or visit www.landtrust.org.
Traverse City, MI — The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy and Acme Township have announced the awarding of a 1:1 challenge grant from The Carls Foundation in support of the Acme Shoreline Preservation Initiative. The grant will match, dollar for dollar, donations from individuals and other foundations to protect shoreline properties as part of Phase One of the shoreline project. The project will greatly increase public access to Acme Township's prized Lake Michigan shoreline along a mile-long stretch south of the intersection of M-72 and US-31, at the gateway to the Grand Traverse region.
Phase One of the township's Shoreline Initiative includes the purchase of three properties adjacent to the existing Bayside Park near the M-72 / U.S. 31 intersection. The three properties are Willow Beach, Knollwood, and Shoreside Inn. The properties cover nearly 4 acres of land and will provide over 540' of frontage on Lake Michigan and provide for recreational opportunities including shoreline fishing, wildlife viewing, day use areas for picnicking and a swimming beach. The cost of the three parcels is $4,008,000. Acme Township was awarded 75% of needed funds – $3,006,000 – in competitive Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant support, conditional on the Township securing $1 million in matching funds by June 1, 2010. The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, who is coordinating negotiations with the landowners partnering on this initiative, is also managing the private fundraising efforts to secure the $1 million. A total of $285,000 is still needed - by June 1st - to meet the match requirement for the Trust Fund grant for Phase One.
"The Carls Foundation challenge grant means that every dollar that comes in from the community will be matched 1:1, up to $100,000. Gifts of any size are appreciated and will literally have a lasting impact on the landscape and character of the gateway to the Grand Traverse region. Everyone in the community will be able to enjoy access to the new beachfront," commented Acme Township Supervisor Wayne Kladder.
Communities throughout Michigan are increasingly realizing that preserving and featuring their best natural assets - their productive farms, their shoreline, their beaches, their dunes, and their riverfronts – can be a key to future prosperity.
Megan Olds, Associate Director of the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy commented, "The Carls Foundation is a state-wide foundation based in Detroit, but with a long history of supporting conservation across Michigan and in the Grand Traverse region. Their support adds to the generous gifts from individuals and local foundations like Rotary Charities of Traverse City, the Oleson Foundation, and the Les and Anne Biederman Foundation, and really speaks to the broad significance of the project."
How to help
Donations can be made directly to the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. Checks should be made out to GTRLC – write Acme Shoreline project in the memo line of the check. You can also donate online at www.gtrlc.org. For information about how to make a stock transfer gift or to explore other giving options, including multi-year pledges, contact Megan Olds at the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy.
Wayne Kladder, Acme Township Supervisor, (231) 938-1350
Paul Brink, Acme Shoreline Preservation Committee Co-chair, (989) 430-6946
Pat Salathiel, Acme Shoreline Preservation Committee Co-chair, (231) 938-2128
Megan Olds, Associate Director, Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, (231) 929-7911, firstname.lastname@example.com
Acme Shoreline Protection Initiative Background
In 2006, a broad-based group of Acme Township Shoreline Advisory Committee members, elected and appointed officials, shoreline landowners, regional foundation and agency representatives and state legislators developed a Plan to open Acme's waterfront. They agreed on the goal of reclaiming and preserving the shoreline for public use in order to:
• Offer public access to scarce waterfront shoreline
• Showcase the natural beauty of Acme Township by opening viewscapes and providing a scenic gateway to Traverse City
• Boost tourism creating a more robust local economy
• Enhance quality of life for Acme Township residents and those who visit
• Encourage non-motorized transportation by connecting to existing amenities, such as the nearby TART trail

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by Mark Shull, CSEPP contractor
Embracing a "Whole Community" approach to emergency management, FEMA's Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program uses a variety of training methods to reach its diverse stakeholders. Working closely with the FEMA Office of Disability Integration and Coordination, CSEPP developed a video titled Emergency Planning for People with Functional and Access Needs. The video recently received an Aurora Award for excellence— a film and video competition that receives entries from around the world. This is the fourth Aurora Award for a CSEPP video.
The video training program emphasizes planning that covers all members of the community. It is designed to help state, tribal and local emergency managers identify and incorporate populations with functional needs into the emergency planning process.
"While assessing our training needs, it became apparent that additional materials were required for our program partners to reach this important segment of our communities," said Robert Norville, CSEPP Training manager.
The video is compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and features closed captioning and an audio-only track. It is available on DVD or can be viewed or downloaded on the CSEPP training Website at: Orise.ORAU.Gov
CSEPP has also introduced: Comprehensive Planning for Technological Emergencies, a video that provides training on emergency planning and response to toxic chemical agents and radioactive materials releases, whether accidental or in a terrorist attack. Suggested audiences for this training include first responders, emergency planners, healthcare workers, and others who work to protect the public from technological hazards.
CSEPP uses a mix of video-based and classroom instruction to deliver training in emergency planning, medical preparedness, public affairs and exercise planning and evaluation. For more information on CSEPP training, contact: Ronald.Barker, DHS/FEMA/CSEPP, 1800 S. Bell Street, Arlington, Va., 20598-3025, Office: (202) 657-2303.


text: Centurion' Nothing Without A Woman! [theSkywalker MashUp] by theSkywalker published on 2013/03/08 12:22:43 +0000 Celebrating Women's Day :) I salute the power of a woman! Resulting from the idea, this is a MashUp that I did with two of my fav tracks: Signum - Centurion (Faruk Sabanci's tripod mix) vs. Markus Schulz feat. Ana Diaz - Nothing Without Me this MashUp is like a battle between a centurion and a woman, the woman always wins :)


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Gee must be a full moon tonight with all the professional shorts trying to bash STX down:Let's start with my our pal, the pig framer, Dave the HO. Did you know this professional short actually received a subpoena from WDC for the lies and distortions he posted on the WDC board.Then there's yikes, aka waltwego, aka xmelator, aka madisonwischeese.He's got the world's record for being removed by Yahoo? He's not even a good short! One reason he quit using the xmelator ID is that he was bashing KOMG as it ran from single digits to $55. LOL!. Then there's his more recent NTRI short call at $15, right before it doubled ROFLMFAO!Throw in oldtimer buymore and a whole host of newbie short bashers and I don't have to look out the window to tell there's a full moon tonight!Ahooooooooooooooooo!BTW, here's the post of the day courtesy Larry_theshot"Since a number of new IDs have appeared on the board recently, I thought I would give them all a brief bio on Yikes (walturd).Yikes is our resident stock market guru and professional SFB short trader.Besides having his ID been deleted 5 times by Yahoo, Yikes' other honors include the rare triple crown:Yikes is the reigning poster child for both Anger Management Counselors of America (1975-2010) and the American Schizophrenic Society (ASS 1965-2010). To these honors he was recently named Drag Queen of the year by the Castro District Boys Choir.Yikes specializes in short trading stocks.After years of extensive research Yikes finally went short last April on NTRI at $15 stating: "you'll see $10 long before you see $20"http://messages.finance.yahoo.com/Busine...During the next eight months, NTRI ran right to $33!http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=NTRI&t=1...Yikes then painted himself red and protested totally nude on top of a stolen hot dog cart in front of the NASDAQ headquarters in New York shouting "eat my weiner" to passer bys, after which the American Schizophrenic Society awarded him its presitigous "Lifetime Achievement Award"Sadly however, the Castro District Boys Choir rescinded their award.Please don't send money, I do this as a public service!"LOL!
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Architecture: Indoors and out
Beautiful buildings, castles, bridges and unique architecture
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Christmas ~ The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France at Christmas time
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Eiffel Tower Decorated for Chinese New Year Paris France. AHH a definite addition to my bucket list.
Cant wait to go there!!
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Petra, one of my favorite places that I have visited
Petra, Jordan, thats on the bucket list.
PETRA Jordan, one of the most beautiful places I've ever been.
New world wonder - Petra, Jordan - Ancient City
Petra, Jordan Total Indiana Jones moment! Seriously, walk the winding cavern, take a camel through the ruins, climb the mountain on a donkey (yes, moments were a wee scary), and when you are good and tired, opt for the horseride back! I loved every moment!
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Love this bathtub room
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This would be a nice look in my master bathroom.
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Bell Tower.
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Of course a "book can't be judged by it's cover" but having a great curb appeal and a very inviting home from the outside would make coming home special every time. My dream house looks great inside and out. This front-gable home's wide front porch and rocking chairs speak comfort and serenity. sweepstakes
UM - DREAM HOME!!! Love this exterior: paint color, wood stain (door and porch), white trim, windows and transom windows, roof peeks, attic windows, front door. I want a house with a porch like this I call it an Andy Griffith porch. Sit around & play guitar while sippin lemonade enjoying the weather.
Love the grass/slate walkway
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Think I DO THIS IDEA ? then do not need to purchase more rectangular or buy all new slabs to expand area. It would also be used as part of eating area for big table going across kitchen + patio door windows .Hmmmmmmmm I counted measured it may just work with hammock too, family outdoor BBQ meals & get posts to attach hammock rest n read between with my red triangular canaopy ! zzzzzz ml backyard (via Murphy & Co. Design)
ZsaZsa Bellagio: House Beautiful: Glamorous and Elegant Neutrals Creative backyard landscaping… a checkerboard terrace steps down to a formal English garden style lawn that echoes the checkerboard theme.
Traditional Exterior Photos Design, Pictures, Remodel, Decor and Ideas - this site has everything mailboxes to doormats, house exterior design ~~ site says to create an ideabook for your next remodeling project
Such a whimsical looking backyard... Very Alice in Wonderland
Fatlips tower, Roxburghshire, Scotland. 16th c.
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✮ Fatlips Tower - 16th Century - Roxburghshire, Scotland. The castle is said to have obtained its unusual name from the habit of the members of the house to greet guests with less discretion than was considered decent at the time. One of the pleasures of a visit to Fatlips used to be that "every gentleman, by indefeasible privilege, kisses one of the ladies on entering the ruin." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatlips_Castle
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Fatlips Castle ~ a 16th century peel tower in Roxburghshire, Scotland, so called because its owner, the Earl of Minto, liked to kiss his by noelle
Fatlips Tower, Roxburghshire, Scotland. 16th c. (looks hard to light to upper floor fireplace.)
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Green and a fabulous staircase! Spiral staircase in Kew Gardens, Sussex, England (by Erasmus T).
COOL outdoor stairs -- Kew Gardens perhaps?
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Old wooden church in Sudal, Russia. This place is really beautiful.
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Orvieto's cathedral in Italy represents the best in gothic style.
Wonderful architectural detail at Orvieto Cathedral
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James C. "Jim" Bradley, a longtime leader at the Government Printing Office, has been named deputy public printer.
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Davita Vance-Cooks, public printer and head of the GPO, said, "Jim's experience in federal printing and information policy issues is unrivaled. He is a natural leader with a proven record of success in managing GPO's operations to meet the critical needs of Congress and federal agencies. He is especially well-qualified to pursue the changes necessitated by the recent recommendations of the National Academy of Public Administration and he will keep GPO moving forward in this digital era."
Before joining GPO in 1998, Bradley served as a staff member on the Joint Committee on Printing, a bicameral Congressional panel charged with oversight of the GPO.
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I love that Cher and I got linked to an article called "Do you take it in the ass." I have a pretty strong hunch that this is a first for both of us.
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