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Monopoly power v. solar power
The Washington Post reports from the electricity battleground in the clean energy transition, where surprising political realignments are emerging:
"Conservatives support solar — they support it even more than progressives do," said Bryan Miller, co-chairman of the Alliance for Solar Choice and a vice president of public policy for Sunrun, a California solar provider. "It's about competition in its most basic form. The idea that you should be forced to buy power from a state-sponsored monopoly and not have an option is about the least conservative thing you can imagine."
Read more here.
Learning from history
A new animation sums up the differences between the "Golden Age"of 1948-71 and the "Great Moderation" of 1985-2007:
Source: http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2014/05/myth-great-moderation.html.
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Matt Taibbi on another improvised explosive device buried in bank deregulation – one that could lead to the biggest bang yet:
Banks aren't just buying stuff, they're buying whole industrial processes. They're buying oil that's still in the ground, the tankers that move it across the sea, the refineries that turn it into fuel, and the pipelines that bring it to your home. Then, just for kicks, they're also betting on the timing and efficiency of these same industrial processes in the financial markets – buying and selling oil stocks on the stock exchange, oil futures on the futures market, swaps on the swaps market, etc.
Allowing one company to control the supply of crucial physical commodities, and also trade in the financial products that might be related to those markets, is an open invitation to commit mass manipulation. It's something akin to letting casino owners who take book on NFL games during the week also coach all the teams on Sundays….
The irony was incredible. After fucking up so badly that the government had to give them federal bank charters and bottomless wells of free cash to save their necks, the feds gave Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley hall passes to become cross-species monopolistic powers with almost limitless reach into any sectors of the economy.
Read more here.
Who's afraid of rooftop solar?
Wanting to preserve the centralized electric power system and guaranteed returns of 10%, the nation's electric utilities are ramping up to quash the threat posed by rooftop solar panels, writes Diane Caldwell in the New York Times:
For years, power companies have watched warily as solar panels have sprouted across the nation's rooftops. Now, in almost panicked tones, they are fighting hard to slow the spread.
Read more here.
Bankers resist stronger capital requirements
Gretchen Morgenson writes in today's Times:
OUR nation's largest banks have grown accustomed to regulators who are respectful, deferential and mindful of these institutions' needs and desires. So, last week, when federal financial overseers unveiled a potent new weapon against too-big-to-fail banks, it seemed as if — just maybe — the winds in Washington were shifting.
Read more here.
Does "Too Big To Fail" also mean Too Big To Regulate?
Gretchen Morgenson talks with Neil Barofsky, former special inspector general for TARP (the Troubled Asset Relief Program) about his new book, Bailout:
"So much of what's wrong with Dodd-Frank is it trusts the regulators to be completely immune to the corrupting influences of the banks," he said in the interview. "That's so unrealistic. Congress has to take a meat cleaver to these banks and not trust regulators to do the job with a scalpel."
Finally, Mr. Barofsky joins the ranks of those who believe that another crisis is likely because of the failed response to this one. "Incentives are baked into the system to take advantage of it for short-term profit," he said. "The incentives are to cheat, and cheating is profitable because there are no consequences."
Read her piece here.
Meanwhile Gar Alperovitz finds a surprising source of support for nationalization of banks that are TBTF and TBTR:
Most liberals in Washington — President Obama included — keep hoping the banks can be more tightly controlled but otherwise left as is. That's the theory behind the two-year-old Dodd-Frank law, which Republicans and Wall Street are still working to eviscerate.
Some economists in and around the University of Chicago, who founded the modern conservative tradition, had a surprisingly different take: When it comes to the really big fish in the economic pond, some felt, the only way to preserve competition was to nationalize the largest ones, which defied regulation.
Read his column here.
Confidence Men & Fairytales
In "Capitalism Unmasked," Econ4′s joint project with AlterNet, Paul Davidson tours a fairytale world:
Conservative economists and their friends like to trot out a mythical being whenever they want to make arguments that favor an economy built for the wealthy at the expense of ordinary people. This imaginary being, known as the Confidence Fairy, is only happy when capitalists are given free rein to do whatever they want even if it brings us to the brink of a global economic meltdown.
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Are we liars? No.
Houston Mayor Annise Parker recently told the Examiner newspapers that "the idea that rejecting the referendum and returning the quarter-cent to Metro would speed up rail is a 'flat out lie.'"
Additionally, she said "This vote has nothing to do with rail. It doesn't help rail, it doesn't hurt rail."
Whoops. As it happens, both of her statements are false. The accusation that I and others who oppose this referendum are lying when we say that it would be devastating to Houston's rail prospects is simply untrue.
County Commissioner Steve Radack, anybody who works for Metro, and at least one of the board members will admit that Metro cannot build any rail in addition to the lines that are currently under construction if it doesn't get more money. That's a fact.
Specifically, the University line is dead if Metro doesn't get more money. That's a fact.
The only way it can get more money is to hold on to the tax money it is currently diverting to the City of Houston, unincorporated Harris County, and the 14 multicities that have become dependent on it. That's a fact.
If the quarter cent is returned to Metro because people vote against the referendum, that will add $2.5 billion to Metro's revenues over the next decade. That's enough to build a lot of rail and bus service. That's a fact.
The Mayor and others who support the referendum say that it will return about $400 million to Metro between now and 2025. What they don't say is the additional money cannot be used for rail. That's a fact and it's plainly stated in Metro's referendum brochure.
So this vote has everything to do with rail. If the referendum wins, then there simply is no way to begin more rail construction for many years. And that is the intent of the suburban developers who are seeking to control Metro and the Mayor on this vote.
So don't be confused: if you want more rail and much more bus service, vote against this terrible referendum.
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I love this it's the best you can get as in good apps. I want to throw more things at this guy it's also like a mobile stress relieving game. If you want to hit someone hit Office Jerk! I think no matter how much he mocks your missed throws his reaction is so sad when the Paper Shredder is thrown. Great app. Great idea. Great fun. I love this app ignore the negative reviews because they are just haters and trolls.
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Alpina recently debuted at the Geneva auto show, the improved BMW Alpina B5 Biturbo with 540 HP. We've reposted below the B5′s official specs and information, as well as a gallery from the Geneva show. Alpina has just released the following official video promo for the B5. Unfortunately, the B5 is not available in North America currently.
Here are the official pricing guides for the 2013 3 Series Coupe (E92) and Convertible (E93) [download PDFs inside].
The pricing listed in the guides are effective July 1, 2012.
Here are the complete changes for the 2013 5 series sedan and GT. The biggest change for the F10 sedan will be the introduction of the BMW Individual Composition Package (ZL1). Full July production changes can be found inside.
New optional feature for all BMW 5 Series: individualised cockpit thanks to multifunction instrument display.
An optional feature [from July] that will enhance operation of the automobile in all BMW 5 Series models (except BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition and BMW ActiveHybrid 5): the multifunction instrument display. This is a freely programmable cockpit display that introduces a new dimension to driver information. Enhanced Black Panel technology opens completely new possibilities for the display of information. Via the high-grade, homogeneous black surface of the 10.25-inch display, the freely combinable … CONTINUED
Watch the new turbo 4 cylinder 528i take on the old 6 cylinder 528i in a head to head race and dyno, conducted by Classic BMW.
The 2012 528i features the N20 turbo 4 cylinder engine which is quoted at 240hp/260lb-ft torque, 0-60 in factory quoted 6.2sec and is 15% more fuel efficient.
The previous F10 528i was powered by the N52 6 cylinder engine which had 240hp/230lb-ft torque and ran from 0-60 in factory quoted 6.6sec. And although the two engines are factory rated at the same … CONTINUED
Our Hong Kong F10 owners/members met this past weekend and have shared some of their photos with us. Check out some tastefully modified F10 5 series inside.
Have a look at the first Northern America WALD Black Bison F10 5 series, fully wrapped in satin white/gloss black accents, with Forgiato 21″ wheels all around, and lowered on H&R springs. Also has aftermarket exhaust and ECU tune.
The BMW 5 Series will turn the big 30 this year and BMW has a special edition F10 to mark the occassion. The 528i 30th Anniversary Edition has just gone on sale in Japan.
Only 200 of these 528i 30th Anniversary Edition F10s will come off the line. It's powered by BMW's inline 6 3.0L motor (not the 4 cylinder turbo N20 motor).
This deep sea blue metallic 528i is packaged with the M sport package, BMW Individual aluminum window trim, Veneto Beige dakota leather, Satin Walnut Wood … CONTINUED
BMW 5 Series range: even more efficient thanks to BMW TwinPower Turbo. The BMW 5 Series range builds on its leading position in the areas of design, sporting capability, comfort and efficiency with an extended range of engines. The BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition, for example, represents the epitome of efficiency in a premium executive class car. The Sedan is powered by a 135 kW/184 hp four-cylinder diesel engine, yet its average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is just 4.5 litres per 100 kilometres (62.8 … CONTINUED
The BMWUSA website is showing that the $1900 navigation option will be included free on F10 5-series orders for the month of May! This is basically a $2k discount on all 5-series, so anyone considering ordering in the next few months should consider moving up your order dates to take advantage of this offer.
While others are speculating what to expect from the new BMW M5 coming later this year, the German Autozeitung didn't waste its time guessing about the future but rather attended to the hottest F10 5er to date, the Alpina B5 Biturbo. Ingredients? To name just a few, 4.4L V8 Biturbo rated at 507hp and 700NM, 8-speed automatic, and limited slip differential (optional).
The outcome? As Autozeitung puts it, the Alpina B5 is the "best and most powerful F10 5er to date." They praise the "felicitous combination … CONTINUED


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Today is Halloween. The holiday, that I have no idea how/where it started, where people feel the necessity to get dressed up as something that they are not.
As a kid it was great as you got out the pillow case and went door to door begging for candy and people happily obliged. Of course you would run into the few houses that passed out pennies and/or candied apples. You always knew which house that was and never went anywhere near that house the next year.
So this year my step-son is going as a soldier and it got me thinking as to what I would wear as a costume when I was a kid. I remember one year going as Rambo with a tarp draped over me with a red bandana and a plastic knife. The majority of the time I would go as a sports figure. I was Gary Carter (C for the Mets in the '80s) or Lawrence Taylor (LB for the Giants in the '80s) or some other sports figure.
As an adult who do I look up to in the world of sports. The answer was almost immediate: Christopher McCormack (bravado and ability), Craig Alexander (sheer ability), Chrissie Wellingon (silent assassin with a smile), Mirinda Carfrae (she runs with grace and beauty) and there are others, especially the age grouper.
My thought was to go out with Chico as a triathlete but that would have been too easy. I googled halloween triathlete and came across an article in The Examiner and it was hilarious and perfect all at the same time. You can click [HERE] to see the article or read below for the costumes you can create with the items in your tri-bag.
What you'll need:
- Wetsuit
- Aero helmet (black is best)
- Wrap-around style sunglasses
Michelle Obama
What you'll need:
- A sleeveless dress
- Really great arms
- Tasteful bling a plus
American Tourist
What you'll need:
- Compression socks
- Shower sandals
- Sun glasses (authentic sun glasses tan a bonus)
- Shorts+Bermuda shirt combo
- Camera
Misty May Treanor
What you'll need:
- Two-piece speedo-style bathing suit
- Sun glasses
- Perky ponytail
- Lots of skin
- Running visor optional
What you'll need:
- One-piece tri-suit (alternative: bib cycling shorts)
- Winter running earmuffs
Hula Dancer
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- Streamers or raffia
- Sports bra or bikini top (or coconut bra)
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Organoleptic oral hygiene compositions comprise an oral hygiene active component in a vehicle comprising a polyfunctional polyethylene glycol having a weight average molecular weight of about 800 to 1500 and from 3 to about 8 hydroxyl groups.
1. A oral hygiene composition comprising 0.01% to 20% weight percent of an oral hygiene active component in a liquid mouthwash, gelular gel, or semi-solid paste vehicle, said vehicle comprising about 5 to 50 weight percent of polyfunctional polyethylene glycol having a weight average molecular weight of about 800 to 1500 and from 3 to about 8 hydroxyl groups said polyethylene glycol being free of the bitter taste and pronounced bitter after taste typically imparted by the normally liquid lower molecular weight polyethylene glycols.
2. The composition of claim 1 wherein the oral hygiene composition is a gel.
3. The composition of claim 1 wherein the oral hygiene composition is a paste.
4. The composition of claim 1 wherein the oral hygiene composition is a liquid.
5. The composition of claim 1 wherein the polyfunctional polyethylene glycol is represented by the formula
R 8 (OCH2 CH2)n OH]m
wherein R is the organic residue of a polyfunctional alcohol having 3 to about 6 carbons and m is an integer of 3 to about 8 and is equal to the number of hydroxyls of the polyfunctional alcohol, n is an integer of from about 3 to 10 and may be the same or different for each of the substituents.
6. The composition of claim 5 wherein R is the residue of glycerol and m is 3.
7. The composition of claim 6 wherein the weight average molecular weight of the polyfunctional polyethylene glycol is about 900 to 1200.
8. The composition of claim 7 wherein the polyfunctional polyethylene glycol has a molecular weight such that it is liquid at about 10░ C.
9. The composition of claim 1 wherein the polyfunctional polyethylene glycol has a molecular weight such that it is liquid at about 10░ C.
This invention relates to oral hygiene compositions, and particularly such compositions containing vehicles that exhibit desirable properties such as consistency, stability, humectant and organoleptic properties.
Oral hygiene compositions include dental cleaning compositions such as toothpastes, tooth gels and tooth creams; gum-treating compositions and mouth washes. These compositions must meet a number of demanding requirements such as providing the desired hygienic activity and exhibiting storage stability. Importantly, to be attractive, these compositions must also be organoleptic, i.e., be pleasant to use, especially in terms of consistency, smell, taste and color.
Polyethylene glycols have found use in oral hygiene compositions. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,357,313 discloses tooth paste compositions containing about 5 to 20% by weight of polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight of about 900 to 1600 to prevent or reduce drying (plugging) of the composition in a toothpaste tube. Also, lower molecular weight polyethylene glycols, e.g., having a molecular weight of less than about 800, have been proposed as humectants for preventing hardening of a toothpaste. For example, see U.S. Pat. No. 3,689,637. Polyethylene glycols of higher molecular weight have also been proposed as binders for toothpastes and gels. See, for instance, U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,501,145 and 3,228,844. In U.S. Pat. No. 3,689,637, high molecular weight polyethylene glycols, e.g., having a molecular weight of about 800 to 20,000, is disclosed as being capable of providing desirable texture to the dentifrice.
Polyethylene glycols can, however, impart an undesirable taste to the oral hygiene compositions. U.S. Pat. No. 3,703,578, for instance, discloses the use of water in tooth cleaning compositions to "counteract or reduce possible adverse tastes that may otherwise tend to be imparted to the tooth paste by particular polyoxyalkyleneglycols which are utilized in said tooth pastes." (column 4, lines 60-63). Typically, the lower molecular weight polyethylene glycols, i.e., having a molecular weight below about 800, which are normally liquids, impart a bitter taste and a pronounced bitter after taste. With higher molecular weight polyethylene glycols, i.e., having a molecular weight above about 1200, the taste is relatively bland with no pronounced after taste, but these polymers are solid at room temperature, thereby restricting their usefulness in oral hygiene compositions. A solid polyethylene glycol may not impart the desired consistency to a composition. Also, restrictions in formulation can occur if the sought composition is a liquid, gel or paste which may not exhibit proper flow characteristics or stability under temperature conditions to which it may be subjected. Moreover, the higher molecular weight polyethylene glycols have lower humectant properties.
By this invention, oral hygiene compositions are provided which exhibit desirable organoleptic properties without undue effect on the other properties of the composition such as stability, consistency, viscosity, and hygroscopicity (humectancy). The compositions of this invention can be liquid or in the form of a gel or paste. Thus, this invention provides wide latitudes in product formulation.
In the oral hygiene compositions of this invention, an oral hygiene active component is provided in a vehicle comprising about 5 to 50 weight percent of a polyfunctional polyethylene glycol having a weight average molecular weight of about 800 to 1500 and from 3 to about 8 hydroxyl groups. Avantageously, the molecular weight of the polyfunctional polyethylene glycol is sufficient to provide a liquid at about 10░ C., and sometimes at about 5░ C.
The polyfuntional polyethylene glycols used in the compositions of this invention do not impart a bitter taste or noticeable bitter after taste to the oral hygiene composition, even when present in large amounts. Moreover, since the polyfunctional polyether can be in the liquid phase, it is capable of being used in a wide range of formulations, even as the predominant component of the vehicle. The liquid form also is advantageous in ingredient handling for the preparation of the composition. Further, the polyfunctional polyethylene glycols have desirable humectant properties.
Polyfunctional polyethylene glycols have at least three oxyalkylene-containing substituents which are terminated with hydroxyl groups. Particularly attractive polyfunctional polyethylene glycols can be represented by the formula
R [(OCH2 CH2)n OH]m
in which R is the organic residue of a polyfunctional alcohol having m hydroxyl groups wherein m is an integer of 3 to about 8, especially 3 to about 6, and often 3 or 4, and n is an integer of from about 3 to 10 or more. The number of oxyethylene groups for each of the m substituents may be the same or different. The oxyethylene chaining may also contain a minor proportion, often less than about 30 mole percent, of oxypropylene groups. Typically, the polyfunctional polyethylene glycol will comprise a mixture of species having different oxyethylene chain lengths.
The polyfunctional alcohol includes, for instance, glycerol; trimethylolpropane and other trimethylol alkane derivatives; pentaerythritol and di- and tripentaerythritol; manitol, sorbitol and other such naturally occurring polyols; trihydroxyheptane; 1,2,6-hexanetriol and the like. Glycerol is the preferred polyfunctional alcohol.
The polyfunctional polyethylene glycol may also be a branched chain structure such as disclosed in U.S. Pat. application Ser. No. 468,670, filed Feb. 22, 1983, herein incorporated by reference.
The weight average molecular weight of the polyfunctional glycol is generally between about 800 and 1500, preferably, about 900 to 1200. A commercially available trifunctional polyethylene glycol is available for Union Carbide Corporation, Danbury, Conn., as CARBOWAX « TPEG-990, a glycerol started polymer having an average molecular weight of about 990. This product has been proposed for use in the cosmetic, chemical specialty and pharmaceutical areas and has a low color and odor.
The oral hygiene compositions include mouth washes, gum treatment preparations, and tooth cleaning compositions and may be liquid, gelular, or pastes (semi-solid). The active ingredients and the amounts employed in the composition can vary broadly and include those ingredients and amounts conventionally employed in such hygiene compositions. The active ingredients can include antimicrobial ingredients, surfactants, detergents, soaps, abrasives, binders (viscosity modification agents), diluents and fillers such as water, perfumes, flavoring agents, colorants, buffers, preservatives, ionizable fluorine-containing compounds, enzymes, astringent salts, ethanol, humectants, and the like.
The amount of polyfunctional polyethylene glycol employed in the vehicle of the composition is from about 5 to 50 percent by weight. The amount used in a given product will depend upon the desired properties of the final product; however, because of the properties of the polyfunctional polyethylene glycols, this broad range can be accommodated. In many instances, the polyfunctional polyethylene glycol comprises about 10 to 30, e.g., about 10 to 25, weight percent of the vehicle.
Typical preparations employing the invention include the following (in weight percent):
______________________________________ Broad Preferred Range Range______________________________________MouthwashesActive ingredients 0.01% to 10% 0.2% to 5%Surfactants 0 to 2% 0.2% to 1%Humectants (glycerol, 0 to 50% 1% to 20%sorbitol, etc.)Polyfunctional poly- 5% to 30% 10% to 20%ethylene glycolWater, ethanol, flavors, 99 to 100% 99 to 100%colorants, etc.Tooth gels and pastesActive Ingredients 0.01% to 20% 0.2% to 10%Polishing agents 0 to 70% 10% to 60%Foaming agents 0 to 5% 0.1% to 2%Humectants (glycerol, 0 to 70% 0% to 30%sorbitol, etc.)Polyfunctional 5% to 50% 10% to 40%polyethylene glycolWater, flavors, 0 to 30% 0 to 20%colorants, etc.______________________________________
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Lake Champlain Fisheries Meeting Summary for January 2002
January 15, 2002
1. Smelt monitoring.
- Nick Staats presented a summary of the smelt monitoring program on Lake Champlain.
- The Technical Committee agreed to form a smelt monitoring sub-committee. The smelt monitoring sub-committee has a meeting on February 12, 2002.
2. Toxicity testing. A substantial number of bioassays need to be conducted in 2002.
- Brian Chipman will take the lead on coordinating collections of test organisms, and will circulate an updated list of toxicity testing needs to the Technical Committee.
- Fragile papershells and quillback are top priorities. Zebra mussels have apparently depleted populations of fragile papershells.
- Mudpuppies are apparently available from the Great Lakes and Connecticut River now. Other sources for mudpuppies were discussed.
3. Little Ausable sea lamprey barrier.
- Funding has been available for the proposed barrier, but without significant progress the funding may soon be withdrawn. NY staff expect to proceed with the barrier despite environmental concerns raised previously. A design was completed, but may need modification. Madeleine Lyttle offered USFWS assistance if mitigation is needed for potential riparian damage.
- Doug Stang will investigate the time frame for the potential withdrawal of funding.
4. Plume studies.
- The Winooski River is scheduled for May 12, with May 19 as a backup date. The study duration is expected to be about 5 - 6 days. Continuous (24 hour) monitoring is required from each of two boats (one VT boat and one NY boat). The LaPlatte River is scheduled for June 6, with June 10 as a backup date. The LaPlatte monitoring will be conducted with Vermont staff only.
- The Pike and Missisquoi Rivers may or may not need plume studies. We need to check with Gary Neuderfer to determine whether those studies are needed.
3. Deepwater electrofishing. Some staff have expressed doubts about the effectiveness of deepwater electrofishing as a means of assessing ammocoete abundances. Discussion noted that the Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC) has confidence in deepwater electrofishing technique. Also, Bayluscide surveys are probably not a viable option for Lake Champlain. The committee agreed to schedule a conference call with appropriate GLFC staff to discuss deepwater electrofishing. (Note: that conference call occurred on February 6. Details of the deepwater electrofishing procedures were discussed. GLFC staff confirmed that the procedures are effective albeit time consuming. Their evaluations concluded that this technique is the best option available for assessing ammocoete abundances in deep water.)
4. Distribution of the summaries from the Fisheries Technical Committee meetings.
- The L.C. Walleye Association has asked to receive the summaries from this committee's meetings and other organizations probably have a similar interest.
- The meeting summaries will be posted on NYSDEC's web site, and Vermont can add a link to their site to enhance public access to the summaries. When the USFWS site is back on line, we'll consider posting it there.
5. Ecological indicators. Chet MacKenzie provided background on the Lake Champlain Basin Program's study to develop ecological indicators for Lake Champlain. The list of indicators may eventually influence the availability of funding for monitoring. Chet will coordinate responses from members of this committee to the Basin Program.
6. Champlain Canal invasive species prevention project. Ellen Marsden indicated that the project will look at potential vectors for nonnative species to enter Lake Champlain, and at alternatives to close those vectors.
7. Draft 5-year budget for sea lamprey control. Dave Nettles passed out the draft 5-year budget for the three agencies.
- Expectations are that the three agencies will need to find new funding sources to cover the projected expenses. The tables estimated costs of conducting treatments; it was determined that they should be expanded to include additional related, costs such as permitting and bioassays.
- Summary tables were requested.
- Committee members were supposed to have any corrections and comments back to Dave by February 15. Finalized versions are scheduled to be ready for the Management Committee by February 28.
- Discussion related to long-term planning pointed out the need for additional agency staff to become trained in the various lamprey control tasks. Presently there is only limited back-up if key staff become unavailable for a treatment.
8. Purchasing TFM for treatments scheduled in 2002. Note: As of March 11 the purchasing/bidding procedures discussed at the Technical Committee meeting were revised. Now expectations are that the TFM needed for 2002 will be purchased directly from the Great Lakes Fishery Commission using the Federal appropriation (i.e. "the Leahy funds").
9. Technical assistance from the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. GLFC assistance is desirable when we begin treatments utilizing the TFM/Niclosamide combination. Expectations are that 2003 will be the first year for such treatments on Champlain.
10. Alternative treatments with emphasis on the Poultney River.
- Craig Martin will take the lead in forming a working group to discuss alternatives to treatments using TFM or the TFM/Niclosamide combination. Alternatives will be considered for the location where they have the greatest potential to be effective, but the group recognizes the level of interest in applying alternatives on the Poultney River.
- Participation will be open to whatever groups and individuals wish to attend.
- The working group will report to the Technical Committee, and will not apply for grants without the approval of this committee. However, we recognize individual parties may choose to apply for grants independent of the working group.
11. Update on the sea lamprey transformer tagging project. Ellen Marsden provided
background on the project. The investigators are presently seeking ideas on how to maximize recoveries of adult lampreys.
12. Abstract indicating sea lamprey may be native to Lake Ontario. Mark Malchoff briefly summarized what he knew about the study. Ellen Marsden characterized the genetic data from the study as indicating sea lamprey may have been native to Lake Ontario, but she considered the results to be far from compelling.
13. Status of Federal Aid. Both NY and VT have progressed on the procedural process obtaining approval to spend federal aid on sea lamprey control. Neither state has "surplus" federal aid to cover the necessary expenses; the money would need to be taken from existing projects.
14. Status of law suit against lamprey control. Technical responses to the allegations will need to be filed by about March 1. The two states must decide whether to intervene, or to file amicus curiae. The lawyers are discussing both options.
15. Pike River treatments.
- The USFWS will take the lead in formally contacting Quebec/Canada about beginning the permitting process to treat the Pike River. A working group from this committee will be convened when necessary.
- Politically, it may be preferable to contact the Quebec government prior to involving the Canadian Federal government.
16. The next meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2002. Possible agenda items include:
- Scheduling field work.
- Discussion of stocking rates.
- Sturgeon and walleye updates.
- Review of the 5-year budget.
- An update from the salmon strain evaluation working group.
- Update from the alternatives working group.


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