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Western Mountaineering Bison GWS
|4 lb 10 oz / 2095 g
|4 lb 13 oz / 2180 g
|Fill weight
|2 lb 10 oz / 1200 g
|2 lb 13 oz / 1275 g
|10 in / 25.5 cm
|10 in / 25.5 cm
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|850 fill-power down
|850 fill-power down
|Max user height
|6 ft 0 in / 180 cm
|6 ft 6 in / 200 cm
|Shoulder girth
|64 in / 163 cm
|64 in / 163 cm
|Hip girth
|55 in / 140 cm
|55 in / 140 cm
|Foot girth
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Incredible quality in materials and craftsmanship.
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $1065
Incredible quality in materials and craftsmanship. Packs down very small and is very lightweight (under 5 lbs) for its temp rating of -40F. I have no doubt it will live up to its reputation when put to the test.
- Lightweight
- Excellent materials and craftsmanship
- A WIDE mummy bag
- Made in the USA
***FEB. 3, 2015 UPDATE after field testing the Western Mountaineering Bison GWS******
So last night the temps got down to 23F here in Atlanta, so I set up my tent in the back yard and slept in the WM Bison GWS. WOW!!! AWESOME BAG!!!!
I have added a few photos to show the loft of the bag using a wine bottle for scale and using my hand for scale at the end of the foot box.
Anyway, the bag was super comfy as I expected, and I was able to sleep on my right and left sides and the bag did not turn with me which is what I wanted. Of course it was very warm, but not uncomfortably so. I left it unzipped (but still inside the bag) for most of the night , and I was toasty warm. The hood is pretty large, so I was able to put my (smallish Sea to Summit) inflatable pillow in and it fit great.
The Gore Windstopper shell seemed to breathe well, as I never felt like I was getting clammy skin or starting to sweat. In addition, I am very glad I got the GWS shell on this bag. I'm not sure if the Bison is even available with the MF shell, but I DO like the fact the GWS shell seems more substantial and I believe it will be more durable in the long run over the life of this bag.
I had no cold spots at all and the warmth seemed very evenly distributed. Yes, there is some dead air space when I'm all zipped up inside, but I'm good with it, as I am a very warm sleeper and don't think it will be an issue for me.
I was a little concerned at first when I purchased this bag sight unseen, that the 10 inches of loft might be a little too much to be manageable even in my VE25 tent, but it was fine!!! I have not put the bag into its stuff sack yet, BUT the stuff sack is not that much larger than the one I have for my cheap 40F Kelty summer bag. So...no complaints at all on that note.
The design of the bag is very well thought out and one thing I happened to notice last night is the placement of the zipper. If you look at the second photo (the wine bottle standing on floor next to the hood) you can see how the zipper starts at the hood near where my jaw would be and then quickly slopes downward over my shoulder, and eventually winds up going most of the length of the bag just UNDERNEATH the edge of the bag, NOT along the side. A great design to keep the cold out. Of course, inside the bag, there is also a huge draft tube that covers the zipper internally, and I love that redundant design feature!!
This bag did come with the overfill option, so combined with Western Mountaineering's reputation of consistently giving all of their bags very conservative temp ratings, I'm more than confident in their -40F claim on this bag.
I am now overall, even more confident in my purchase of this bag. I slept more comfortably last night in the Bison GWS than in any other bag I have ever owned. I look forward to using this bag for many years and in conditions, much colder conditions than my 23F test run!!
As many other reviewers have said about the WM Bison, the only downside, is it's very difficult to give up the comfort and warmth of this "cocoon" to take the 3am pee break :).
****END of UPDATE****** thanks for reading.
After reading hundreds of reviews and comparing specs, Western Mountaineering was the bag I kept coming back to over and over. Feathered Friends was a close contender, but a max 64" shoulder girth even in their long bags was ultimately the deal breaker for me. FF is actually slightly less expensive than WM.......BUT, I want a bag that not only keeps me warm, but that is comfortable (read:WIDE shoulder girth) for my 6'3", 250 lb body.
So I initially considered the WM Bristlecone with a nice 69" shoulder girth, but I wanted something rated a little colder, and honestly, I didn't care for the dark green as the only color option. That may sound petty, but if I'm spending $800 to $1000 on a bag, I want it exactly right in every way....no compromises at all, not even on the color.
So, I found the PERFECT bag! It's the XXL WM Bison with the Gore Windstopper shell in bright red, BUT it's a special Xtra wide and Xtra long bag! The shoulder girth is 68" and man what a difference that makes in comfort! I'm a big guy and I like sleeping on my side. This is the first mummy bag I have ever been able to zip all the way up and not feel claustrophobic! Finally!!!
The hood is super lofty as is the entire bag. About 10 inches of loft. For its -40F rating, it packs down very small and is very light at less than 5 lbs. The anti-snag strip beside the zipper is a great feature.
This Xwide, Xlong bag is not even listed on the WM website, and apparently they make it exclusively for just one store in the entire US. The store is called The Mountaineer and it's located in upstate N.Y. near Lake Placid. It's a mom and pop business with EXCELLENT customer service. I too, am a small business owner and was happy to support these people and so glad I found them! I am not allowed to include their website address here in this review, but you can search the web and will find them quickly.
Expensive? Yes. Worth it? You bet! You get what you pay for.
I'm a big guy. I don't wear skinny jeans or any clothing marked "slim fit". Finally, a perfect down mummy bag for us big guys!!!!!
Welcome to Trailspace, Lee. I hope you'll update us on how your WM Bison performs as you get the chance to use it this winter. I'd love to see some pictures of it too.
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I got this bag at the end of Feb. 2011. I ordered…
Price Paid: $865
I got this bag at the end of Feb. 2011. I ordered it with overfill. I can't believe the loft it has, easily a full 12" all the way from head to toe. I will be using this bag in Gunnison, CO. mostly.
The craftsmanship on this bag is meticulous! The draft tube has stiffener tape to keep the zipper from getting stuck. The side block v baffles and the overfill don't let the down move, at all. The hood adjusts very tightly around the face area.
I got the 6'6" long version and I am about 5'10" 240 lbs. The fit is pretty good. I was a little worried about the Gore Windstopper material being water resistant, but it is all but totally waterproof, besides the only water the bag will incounter in below zero degree weather is tent condensation.
I'm looking forward to many years of use from this bag. By the way this bag gets hot fast! I would highly recommend this sleeping bag for anyone that is adventuring out in the extreme cold! Great stuff!!!
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Western Mountaineering Bison GWS
$902.54 - $1,064.95


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A Safety and Tolerability Study of Paliperidone Palmitate Injected in the Shoulder or the Buttock Muscle in Patients With Schizophrenia
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of intramuscular injections (to the buttocks or to the shoulders) of paliperidone palmitate in patients with schizophrenia.
Drug: paliperidone palmitate
Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Double-Blind
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Randomized, Crossover Study to Evaluate the Overall Safety and Tolerability of Paliperidone Palmitate Injected in the Deltoid or Gluteus Muscle in Patients With Schizophrenia
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|June 2005
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To date, all prior trials involving intramuscular injection of paliperidone palmitate were conducted with buttock administration. This is a randomized, multicenter, crossover design study in evaluating safety and tolerability of paliperidone palmitate in two different injection sites. The study hypothesis is that there will be no difference in safety and tolerability between buttock injection compared to shoulder injection at any of the three different doses of paliperidone palmitate. The patients will receive intramuscular injections of paliperidone palmitate in either their buttocks or in their shoulders
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- The patient must meet the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia
- Female patient must be postmenopausal for at least 2 years or have negative pregnancy test result at screening
- The patient must be able to perform study requirements (e.g. answer questionnaire)
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- Primary, active diagnosis other than schizophrenia
- Psychiatric inpatient hospitalization for relapse of symptoms of schizophrenia in the past 90 days
- Change in their antipsychotic medication in the past 45 days
- Diagnosis of active substance dependence within 3 months
- History of treatment resistance
- History of concurrent significant or unstable diseases (e.g. heart, lung, or liver diseases)
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The Kiwanis Club finds sponsor businesses to help them buy a copy of each book read for each child in both programs. The child is just asked to take the book home and read it again with his/her parents. It is so rewarding to see the interest these kids have when you read to them, remarked Kiwanis member Nancy Walters.
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Obama's Next Justice
April 10, 2010
Stephanie Hessler, James R. Copland
Whom will he pick, and what will it mean for November?
Justice John Paul Stevens has announced his retirement, which means that President Obama gets to make another Supreme Court appointment. Whom will he nominate, and what will be his choices effects on the near future (i.e. the November midterms) and the long-term ideological trajectory of the Court? National Review Online asked the experts.
The last time around, President Obama picked a fairly reliable liberal appellate court judge in Sonia Sotomayor. During her confirmation hearings, Judge Sotomayor backed away from some of her more controversial statements and declined to defend the presidents endorsement of "empathy" on the bench. Will things be different this time around?
President Obama will almost certainly select another liberal nominee. Justice Stevens may have started off as a moderate justice, but he evolved into the Courts leading liberal. The president is unlikely to select anyone who is not at least as reliable a liberal vote. The question is whether he will pick a justice willing to push the Court farther to the left and articulate a liberal jurisprudential vision and whether his nominee will be willing to defend such an approach before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Whatever course he takes, his nominee is almost certain to get through. Senate Republicans are unlikely to mount a successful filibuster they might not even try but they can use the confirmation hearings to further educate the American people about whats at stake in judicial nominations, and perhaps bolster the case for Republican gains in November.
The judicial confirmation process is in many respects a theater of the absurd. Both supporters and opponents of nominees have an incentive to distort legal writings and records, as the nominees themselves obfuscate and dodge in an effort to avoid a "gotcha" moment.
These daffy events do, however, give those of us who care about judicial principles a rare platform to articulate our ideas and try to explain to the public how judges should think about the Constitution, statutes, and litigation. Thus defining the public conception of judging is perhaps the greatest opportunity presented to us on the right in the pending drama, given that the presidents nominee is all but certain to be confirmed.
Make no mistake: The president will select a justice on the left. A former lecturer at Chicago Law School and editor of the Harvard Law Review, President Obama understands the import of this choice and will not treat it as casually as did the last two Republican presidents (who came up with David Souter and Harriet Miers, respectively).
That said, its unlikely that Obama will make a highly controversial selection, given the looming fall elections and his remaining domestic-policy agenda. Its one thing for him to select my law-school classmate Goodwin Liu for the appellate bench, which gets little notice; it would be another thing entirely to nominate my old law-school prof Harold Koh to the high bench and publicly align his already-besieged party with the wacky ideas of the international-law academic community. Solicitor General Elena Kagan is the bettors choice and makes a lot of sense, tactically: Shes already been through a confirmation, has little paper trail to attack, and could be expected to have conservative luminaries from Harvard spring to her defense.
One striking thing about the Obama administration is the extent to which it has modeled itself after the television series The West Wing right down to picking silly fights with talk-show hosts.
Obama could do it again. The fictional President Bartlet, faced with the political problem of two Supreme Court vacancies, picks someone Republicans would like in addition to his conventionally liberal choice. Having already nominated a conventional liberal in Justice Sotomayor, Obama could demonstrate his bipartisan chops by nominating the greatest living jurist his fellow Chicagoan, Reagan appointee Judge Frank Easterbrook.
Judge Easterbrook is 61, older than any Supreme Court nominee since 1972, and, in his 25 years on the bench, he has become famous for such principled stands as upholding the constitutionality of a Chicago ban on spray paint even as he ridiculed it as a ludicrous law. If Obama forces swing-state Democrats in the Senate to vote for the confirmation of a judicial activist out of the popular mainstream, hell make the 2010 midterms even more painful for his party than theyre already expected to be. On the other hand, Obama can recapture independents for an increasingly marginalized Democratic party by proving that he values merit more than politics (including identity politics) in the nomination process. Think how relieved Senators Specter, Reid, Lincoln, and Bennet would be.
Justice John Paul Stevenss retirement means that President Obama will put at least as many new justices on the Supreme Court in the first 18 months of his presidency as either George W. Bush or Bill Clinton did in their respective eight years.
Some might say that the impact of this appointment will be small, on the theory that the president will simply replace one liberal with another, but the president will be replacing a 90-year-old liberal Justice with a much younger one, reducing the ability of future presidents with more conservative judicial views to break the Courts current philosophical gridlock. The fact that it is President Obama and not, say, a President McCain who is choosing the replacements for Justices Souter and Stevens means, for one thing, that the chances the Court will ever correct its tragic mistake in Roe v. Wade have diminished dramatically. It means that important positive steps in the religious-liberty arena, for example remain vulnerable. By replacing Justices Souter and Stevens and before too long, most people assume, Justice Ginsburg the president is putting any future conservative successor on defense, in the position of having to replace conservative justices with others.
Justice Stevens did not influence the Courts decisions or doctrine through the consistent application of an overarching judicial philosophy. Instead, his influence was primarily a product of the fact that he was, for more than a decade, the senior justice in a bloc of four liberal-leaning colleagues at a time when two others were in controversial cases, anyway prone to "swinging" from one camp to the other. Unsurprisingly, many of President Obamas supporters would like to see him nominate a replacement who has the potential to actually move the Court, ideologically, in the direction they prefer. We will see.
These are a few questions that senators on the Judiciary Committee should ask the next Supreme Court nominee during the confirmation hearings:
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the upcoming Supreme Court confirmation fight will be its interplay with electoral politics at a time when Democratic senators from swing states are feeling vulnerable. If Obama chooses Diane Wood or someone else far to the left, red- and purple-state Democratic senators up for reelection e.g., Blanche Lincoln or otherwise vulnerable at home e.g., Ben Nelson will have to choose between party loyalty and a much-needed opportunity to put some distance between themselves and the liberal wing of their party.
Either way, there is a political advantage for Republicans. If red-state Democrats have to explain to their constituents why they supported a Supreme Court nominee who favors gay marriage and partial-birth abortion and opposes the death penalty and the War on Terror, Republicans benefit. On the other hand, if red-state Democrats oppose a far-left nominee, a bruising confirmation fight is ensured. Again, Republicans benefit.
This second Supreme Court retirement in less than a year provides an excellent opportunity to elevate the confirmation debate. Senators should seize the opportunity and ask the nominee, not about specific cases, but about his or her judicial philosophy.
The hearings for Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Alito and Sotomayor provide a blueprint for any potential nominee. Judicial nominees know they have to allege fidelity to the law. But the harder question, of course, is what they mean by fidelity to the law. Does fidelity to the law allow the meaning of the Constitution to evolve over time? Does it mean that laws should be interpreted empathetically, as President Obama has suggested? What happens when a proper interpretation of the law leads to an outcome the judge finds undesirable? Honest answers to these questions can highlight the differences between judges who emphasize the rule of law and others who have a more "flexible" approach.
The confirmation process often just skims the surface of judicial philosophy. The Senate and the American people should require more from the process that selects members of the Supreme Court, who will be deciding the most important legal and social issues for many years to come.
The retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens, the leading liberal light on the Supreme Court, was anything but a surprise to those working in the cottage industry of public-policy advocacy groups engaged in judicial-confirmation battles. But although it came as anything but a shock, Stevenss timing was fascinating. Stevens made clear in earlier interviews with the Washington Post and the New York Times that he would retire while Barack Obama was president. Yesterdays announcement ups the ante: He is purposely quitting while Democrats still have a 59-seat majority in the U.S. Senate, hoping to make the confirmation of a dedicated liberal nominee smoother.
Stevens may have been too cute by half. It is a safe assumption that Obama will tack left on this nominee to energize his base and maximize the value of the vacancy. But by dropping the battle over choosing his successor before the November elections while Democrats are on defense and Barack Obamas job-approval rating has plummeted to 44 percent in the most recent CBS News poll Stevens may have assured this vacancy further motivates conservatives at the grassroots to elect a Republican Congress.
The resignation comes as no surprise. Nor, I think, will Obamas choice be. He will select someone he believes will be a reliable vote to uphold a very expansive abortion "right," as Stevens was. Abortion was imposed upon us by what is widely regarded as one of the worst decisions in U.S. history, because it lacks any basis in our Constitution. Roe v. Wade is the quintessential example of judicial activism.
For years, radicals have seen the courts, not the legislatures, as the best way to achieve the social reforms they advocate. Why? Because legislatures are not likely to make radical changes. Radicals see the Constitution as a "living document," which Supreme Court justices are to expound upon and expand as they see fit, to the greater good of us all.
This is, of course, profoundly anti-democratic and really has no support in the Constitution (we have three coequal branches of the national government; the Constitution does not enshrine rule by the Supreme Court).
The job of the Senate is to probe the nominee on this point and to reject him unless they are convinced he will respect the peoples inherent right to govern themselves. We dont need any more Platonic guardians.
John Paul Stevens will be remembered as a jurist of unquestionable integrity but questionable legal judgment. While lucid and vigorous to the present day and admirably writing the first drafts of his opinions, in case after case Justice Stevens sided with government action over individual rights and with his own preferences over the dictates of the law. And for some reason probably both his seniority and his continued drift to the left almost all his most significant (hugely flawed) opinions have come in the last five or ten years.
From the First Amendment (Citizens United) to the Second Amendment (Heller), from executive-agency power (Chevron) to federalism (Morrison, Raich), Gerald Fords moderate Republican showed that he had completed his apotheosis into liberal lion. Even in criminal cases where he has been staunchly pro-defendant he is not very concerned about restraining the government at the front end (Kyllo). And on those issues where friends of liberty and limited government can disagree in good faith as a matter of policy, such as the death penalty, Stevens has asserted his policy views instead of following the Constitution.
Stevenss replacement will have big shoes to fill. Lets hope that she or he uses them to walk in a different direction, at least on some issues.
What lies ahead? The November 2010 election lies ahead. The senators eyes will be on that election, both for themselves and their colleagues in both houses of Congress.
The questions senators ask will therefore not be aimed at blocking the nominee the nominee will almost certainly be confirmed, given the Democrats majority and the Republicans likely unwillingness to try a filibuster. Nor will the senators questions be aimed at informing themselves. Every trial lawyer knows: Dont ask a witness a question unless you already know the answer.
The purpose of questions in this context is to communicate with the audience, not to enlighten the questioner. The Republicans will try to communicate that the Democrats are out of step with you, the voters. The Democrats will try to communicate that they are the party that you, the voters, should trust.
This dynamic, coupled with the Democrats seemingly diminished popularity and their likely weakness with the voters on social issues (such as gay rights), suggests that President Obama probably wont pick someone with much of a record on social issues. But Ive been surprised by such things before, and may well be this time.
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Namco Bandai is going to start beta testing the Ps3 version of their free to play racing game Ridge Racer Driftopia soon. The beta testing for the Pc version of the game has begun earlier this month.
Ps3 owners who would like to take part in the beta testing phase can start signing up for it now by heading to the official Playstation site. There are no news on a possible start date but it's surely going to be announced soon.
Ridge Racer: Driftopia is the latest entry of the long running Ridge Racer series developed by Namco Bandai and the first free to play entry of the franchise.
The game has been originally revealed back in April: with the free to play model getting an increasingly important role, the Japanese company has decided to bring one of their most beloved franchises to the free to play space to allow more gamers to enjoy the series.
Ridge Racer: Driftopia is currently being developed by Bugbear Entertainment. This studio has already worked on another Ridge Racer game called Ridge Racer Unbounded.
Ridge Racer: Driftopia will be released sometime during this year on Pc and Ps3. More details on the game and a release date should be revealed in the near future so stay tuned.


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The House of Representatives and the Senate released separate energy efficiency bills to ostensibly save families, businesses, and government money and reduce energy consumption. The House recently passed Representative David McKinley's (R–WV) Energy Efficiency Improvement Act (H.R. 2126), and Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D–NH) and Rob Portman (R–OH) re-introduced the Industrial Savings and Competitiveness Act with several amendments.
Policymakers should recognize that government mandates, regulations, and taxpayer-funded "incentives" to drive efficiency empowers Washington and overrides the choices and preferences of Americans. Congress should limit the federal government's authority over efficiency to strictly voluntary programs and promoting efficiency within the federal government.
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Congress should ensure that any voluntary or government efficiency provision focuses on efficiency gains and energy savings rather than promoting a specific technology. The federal government can play a very limited role in providing information to help consumers make well-informed decisions and in improving energy efficiency within the government. Several titles in both Shaheen–Portman and H.R. 2126 would adhere to these principles.
The federal government's actions to help reduce energy use and save money sounds like great policy. However, being resourceful and saving money are common qualities of businesses and consumers, which means that the economy does not need government mandates, rebate programs, or spending initiatives to push businesses and homeowners to be more energy efficient.
While the market provides valuable information to enable families and businesses to make the best decisions, the government can play a limited role in providing additional information on energy savings and recognizing that efficiency gains can be made within the federal government, so long as they are technology-neutral and truly save taxpayers money.
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BONITA SPRINGS - Bonita Springs City Council meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday in council chambers at City Hall, 9101 Bonita Beach Road.
Bonita Springs hopes to tap into tourist dollars to pay for park projects lingering on the city's to-do list.
Its priciest request: $1 million to build a boardwalk, shell walkways and a fishing pier at Bonita Springs River Park.
Three other projects made the wish list that City Council will prioritize at Wednesday morning's meeting before submitting the request to Lee County's Tourist Development Council ahead of Friday's deadline.
"With local funds being short, it's hard to do it without funding assistance,'' public works manager Daryl Walk said. "Since (River Park) was funded by the TDC in the past, we felt it was a very good candidate."
About a quarter of the 5-cent bed tax, charged on hotel stays, is set aside for beach and shoreline improvements. The program has funded some $60 million in countywide projects, including renourishment, erosion control and park development, according to the Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau's website.
The TDC, which advises Lee County commissioners on funding projects, gave $480,000 in 2009 to pay for River Park's environmental reviews and permits. In 2010, it gave $130,000 for the first phase of park construction, including a boardwalk, kayak dock and clearing exotics.
The 16-acre park on the southern bank of the Imperial River is part of the Estero Bay watershed and meets the bay at Lover's Key.
"The fact that it's not a sandy beach doesn't disqualify it," Walk said. "A lot of the same people are going to use it, boaters for instance. They're looking at what promotes tourism."
Additionally, Bonita Springs staff has completed applications for three other projects.
The city is looking for $23,800 to help maintain River Park, which the city now pays for.
Next, Bonita Springs would need $36,000 to create a boardwalk along the Imperial River at Carpenter Lane west of Interstate 75. The site is close to restaurants and a flea market that kayakers could visit from the river. It would be the first part of a hiking trail that is planned to follow the Imperial River between Kent Road and Quinn Street. The location is part of the Calusa Blueway.
Finally, the city is looking for $245,000 to help pay for dredging Oak Creek, a tributary of the Imperial River.
The city wants to restore the creek to historic water flow levels, which would allow kayaks and canoes to pass through.
This year, the TDC approved recommendations for 19 projects valued at more than $6.4 million, including beach maintenance for Bonita Beach.
The TDC requested the city prioritize the projects before submitting funding applications by Friday.
It will begin reviewing requests and by May, the TDC will finalize its recommendations to the Lee County Commission.
If the commission approves the TDC's recommendations, the money would be earmarked for the projects in the county's September budget process.
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■ An update on the city manager search that is expected to yield 100 applications.
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The Detroit Lions on Tuesday hosted two players they could take with the 13th pick of the first round, according to their Web site: Nebraska cornerback Prince Amukamara and California defensive end Cameron Jordan.
Amukamara is widely considered the No. 2 cornerback prospect in the draft, behind Louisiana States Patrick Peterson, and is projected to go in the top 10. A teammate of last years No. 2 overall pick and reigning NFL defensive rookie of the year, Ndamukong Suh, Amukamara would fill one of the Lions' most pressing needs.
As a defensive back, "I should be licking my chops to go out there, Amukamara said, according to the site. I played with Suh at Nebraska, and he made the games and life a lot easier for me.
Jordan is ranked the No. 15 prospect overall by ESPN Scouts Inc. He had 5 1/2 sacks last year, playing mostly as a 3-4 defensive end.
The Lions, who play a 4-3, have taken players from Cal in the last two drafts. Running back Jahvid Best was a first-round selection last year, and linebacker Zack Follett went in the seventh round in 2009.
My motto is 'Draft me, and Ill play anywhere,' Jordan said at the NFL combine last month. I dont care where I play. I just want to be on a team. I want to play football, and thats what I love doing.
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Beached Whale Euthanized In Florida: Necropsy To Determine Why The Animal Came Ashore
With crowds lining the shore of Madeira Beach, Fla., on Thursday afternoon to glimpse a beached sperm whale, veterinarians on the scene decided they had no option but to euthanize the animal. Wildlife officials began receiving reports at 7:15 AM on Thursday morning about the beaching of a whale, a situation which generally doesn't have a good outcome: whales almost only come close to shore when they're sick, carried in by the waves. Officials arrived at Madeira Beach to find a roughly 30-foot male sperm whale, beached about 40 feet from the shore, emaciated and in poor health.
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"It is really interesting and it's a once in a life time thing to see," onlooker Shelly Crain told Tampa station WTSP. Crain even took her 14-year-old daughter, a marine biologist hopeful, out of school to see the whale.
The Crains and other onlookers were kept at a distance by a police cordon, with the crowd seeking answers from aquarium volunteers. According to the Tampa Bay Times, onlookers were so persistent in their questioning about the whale's heath and why it had to be killed that aquarium officials repeatedly went up and down the cordon explaining the situation. The beached sperm whale was sick; if it were healthy, it wouldn't be heading to the shore to die but swimming many hundreds or even thousands of feet underwater. There are no rehabilitation facilities for a whale of this size, and dragging the creature out to sea would only result in it washing up again.
So a sedative was sent for, and at around 2:00 PM the University of Florida in Gainsville provided a 6-foot syringe and potassium chloride. Gravity was crushing the whale's organs -- the animals don't do so well out of water -- and with the tide lowering, volunteers were able to safely make it to the whale and humanely administer the sedative into the animal's heart.
"He didn't get to have a long and healthy life, which is quite a shame," said Mike Walsh of the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine and the leader of the euthanizing team.
A variety of agencies spoke with onlookers and journalists during the euthanizing, explaining to the upset crowd why the whale had to be killed.
"You just don't want to prolong suffering in a case like this," said Laura Engleby of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. "The most human course of action in this case is to euthanize."
If there is any silver lining to the beached sperm whale's death, it is that a necropsy is underway, giving scientists a chance to study a creature that doesn't often make it to shore.
"Our goal is to not only make sure the animal no longer suffers but also find out as much as we can for future events and study things we can only find out from an animal like this," said Walsh. "Is it infectious; is it toxic? What actually made the animal get into this shape and come ashore to die?"
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Figuring Figurines: Designing Methodolgy, Deciphering Meaning
Figurines appear to have been an integral part of daily life for the people of the anicent Near East as early as the Neolithic period and continued to be crafted and used for millennia. Despite this ubiquity, many crucial questions about the figurines have yet to be answered: Who or what is being represented? Why does their appearance change over time? What were their use, and what can these enigmatic objects tell us about the lives and beliefs of ancient people?
Dr. Alice Petty, post-doctoral fellow in the Humanities Stanford University, discusses the methodology used to analyze a corpus of 203 Bronze Age figurine fragments from the site of Umm el-Marra, Syria and she presents her conclusions. The lecture will take place on Monday, October 13, at 5:30 pm, in the Badè Museum on the PSR campus. The lecture is free and open to the public.


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The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine was awarded a six year cooperative agreement (an assistance mechanism in which the NIH will have substantial involvement with the recipient during the performance of the planned activity) totaling $15 million to coordinate a multicenter effort to study the effectiveness of ginkgo biloba extract in preventing dementia in older individuals. Steven T. DeKosky, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Neurobiology, and Director of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine will serve as the principal investigator of this study. Data collection and analysis of the four study sites will be coordinated by the University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
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"These centers will test the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of an extract of ginkgo biloba in preventing dementia in aging individuals. Our goal is to advance scientific knowledge about this substance's effectiveness in preventing dementia and improving quality of life," said William R. Harlan, M.D., acting director of the NCCAM.
The six-year study will enroll a total of 2,000 participants, who will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Study participants who will take 240 mg. of ginkgo biloba will be compared to a second group of individuals who will take a placebo. Approximately 1500 study participants will be recruited from current Cardiovascular Health Study participants who made a clinic visit in 1998-99. The study will enroll the remaining 500 participants in about six months. The primary outcome of this study will be the onset of any type of dementia. The secondary outcome will be measured by changes in cognitive function.
The term dementia describes a group of symptoms that are caused by changes in brain function and is rare in those less than 60 years of age. Surveys indicate that one-third of Americans over the age of 85 suffer from some kind of dementia (Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia or mixed types), with about four million Americans in this age group suffering from Alzheimer's disease alone. The incidence of dementia approximately doubles every five years after age 65, and nearly half of all people age 85 and older are thought to have some form of dementia.
Symptoms of dementia may include asking the same questions repeatedly; becoming lost in familiar places; inability to follow directions; becoming disoriented about time, people, and places; and neglecting personal safety, hygiene, and nutrition. People with dementia experience a gradual reduction in mental or intellectual functions, especially memory and generally lose these functions at different stages of the disease. The two most common forms of dementia in older people are Alzheimer's disease and multi-infarct dementia (sometimes called vascular dementia). These types of dementia are irreversible, which means they cannot be cured. Dementia can often lead to the need for long-term care of patients and enormous financial and emotional burdens for families.
For centuries, extracts from the leaves of the ginkgo biloba tree have been used as Chinese herbal medicine to treat a variety of medical conditions. In Europe and some Asian countries, standardized extracts from ginkgo leaves are routinely taken to treat a wide range of symptoms, including Alzheimer's disease.
The first clinical study of ginkgo biloba and dementia in the United States was conducted by researchers at the New York Institute for Medical Research in Tarrytown, New York. These scientists examined how taking 120 mg a day of a ginkgo biloba extract affected the rate of cognitive decline in older individuals with mild to moderately severe dementia due to Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. The results of this study were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (October 22/29, 1997), and suggest that a ginkgo biloba extract may be of some help in treating symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.
Many different preparations of ginkgo biloba extract are available over the counter; however, they vary in content and active ingredients. Because not enough research has been done, no specific daily amount of ginkgo biloba extract can be recommended as safe or effective at this time. In addition, no evidence exists to suggest that ginkgo biloba can either cure or prevent Alzheimer's disease. In fact, some recent case studies imply that daily use of ginkgo biloba extracts may cause side effects, such as excessive bleeding, especially when combined with daily use of aspirin.
"In light of recent studies that indicate dangerous side effects when combined with aspirin or other prescription medications and without clear or compelling evidence of its effectiveness, people should consult with their primary doctor before using ginkgo biloba to treat any serious health condition," concluded Dr. William R. Harlan.
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is the lead federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer's disease research, including studies of the basic, clinical, and epidemiological aspects of this and other related dementias of aging. For more information, contact NIA's Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral (ADEAR) Center at 1-800-438-4380 or visit its website at http://www.alzheimers.org.


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Withstanding the test of time, the University of Idaho Golf Course was originally designed by Francis L. James and constructed in 1933. Nestled among the rolling hills of the Palouse, panoramic wheat land vistas change with the seasons from emerald green to amber gold. This unique course is challenging, offering a variety of shots from uneven lies to elevated and recessed greens. The front nine provides scoring opportunities featuring three par 5's in an open grassland venue. The back nine tightens up into a narrow parkland theme, including two difficult par 3's. The round concludes by running the gauntlet of the last 3 challenging holes known by locals as Heartbreak Ridge.


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IAB Launches Digital Media Sales Certification—Inaugural, Worldwide Exam Is June 11
Until now, the digital advertising field has lacked professional benchmarks such as the legal world's Bar Exam and Wall Street's Series 7. That situation is now history as the IAB has established the first-ever educational standard for digital media sales forces. While there is no formal coursework for the IAB Digital Media Sales Certification, it's designed for salespeople with 2-5 years of experience in the digital industry and who have a strong command of current industry issues and operations, as well as a broad understanding of every major digital platform. The first test is scheduled for Monday, June 11, and will be held at Pearson's Testing Centers worldwide. To learn more and register, click here.
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Tired of listening to people admire our industry's advertising technology problems rather than offer relevant, practical, implementable solutions? IAB Advertising Technology Marketplace, June 21, in New York City, brings ad agency executives, brand marketers, and publishers together to speak their minds and hash out a path forward—defining, and finding, value for buyers and sellers in the dynamic landscape. Add your voice to the conversation. Register now.
View the agenda and register here. Join already registered executives from Carat, Digitas, Estee Lauder, Hill Holliday, Sharp Electronics, OMD Guatemala, and more.
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William, I just got back from a trip to the north woods in WI. I used my quilt for two nights with temps in the low 40s to low 50s, and very damp air. I slept under a tarp and used just a groundsheet. I was completely warm and comfortable, which was expected because I have a 20F quilt, but I was also not too hot. The beauty of these quilts is the adaptability to different temps. If you get too warm, you can open the foot box for venting, and because of the baffle style (Karo) you can easily shift the down off the top of you. If it gets chilly, its really easy to move the down where it's needed. Check out this thread:http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=58892It started as a silly Chaff thread, but there are some good photos and I've written more on my quilt. Let me know if you have any questions!
I have the #3 and its really not very warm. I wouldn't take it out in less than 40 degrees. Its my warm weather bag.
I use this bag exclusively for summer hiking at all altitudes. I use a neoair and 95% of the time have it fully open as a quilt. The other 5% of the time I zip up when cold and begin adding layers if still cold. I am 6' tall and 230 lbs. I use a long. Be sure it has enough room for you to add layers without flattening the insulation. Excellent bag.
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Mother Feather has released the title track from their full length debut, Mother Feather! The song is available now on iTunes, and the video is streaming at metalblade.com/motherfeather.Read More
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Even though the fashion and celebrity whirlwind known as The Golden Globes is just a sparkling memory in the Internet's eye, we know that there are still a fair few people who haven't had the chance to feast their eyes on the glorious bounty of pinks, greens and sequins that dominated the award shoe's red carpet yet. And to make it easy for you to dive right in, we've collected all of our Golden Globes coverage into one post.
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The CEO of Hulu, Jason Kilar, was interviewed by Charlie Rose on CBS the other day. Listening closely to what he had to say about the entertainment center function that has had such a central place in the home for decades – he has no clue about the future. I don't think a single senior entertainment person is thinking out of the box today – because, methinks, the next generation is not interested in having a centralized place of entertainment. And the current generation can't seem to think beyond taking what's "on the box" and somehow transplanting it to the handheld device. Hire a bunch of teens to build your service, because they are your customers, and they grow up completely differently from you. I read over my friends' kids' shoulders, and see they even have their own English. Remember how they discovered there are sounds we old guys can't hear? You think they stopped there?
Today's children are the first generation that grows up with smartphones. They have those, and they have netbooks or tablets, and that is how they imbibe information, entertainment and communication, and how they discover the universe, all day. They won't watch morning television, won't come home from work and get the evening news on TV over dinner, they get their news, interactively, all day, and if they commute, during their commute. Only last year I admonished a friend to get his teens smartphones, replacing the "feature phones" they had, as it is absolutely vital for their education and future to get familiar with these technologies as early as possible. They will need full control of all technologies in order to have a successful career, this is not a matter of "parent's choice", or parent's convictions. You actually harm your child's future by not providing them early with the communications capabilities they will use to study, work and play the rest of their lives. Within days of these teens getting their Nokia C7′s, the daughter dumbfounded me when she showed me the camera on her phone was able to "see" the infra-red beam output by a remote control. It was one of those "nobody told her she can't do that" moments I am so fond of. She speaks Mandarin, too, which freaks me out.
Each member of the family, today, has their own communication center and their own entertainment center, so putting an end to these enormous screens made for aging eyes and nuclear families now would be a good idea. It is either that, or integrating them into the home's architecture, and not as "furniture". They're not furniture, you can't put cornflakes or knickers in them. The only thing they're good for, once built, is selling at a discount when the next amazing new technology comes along, and I firmly believe that the research money put into those sets is mostly wasted. You can see it in the advertising – the cable companies and the ISPs roll out one amazing technology after the other, then have to scramble to make it compatible with portable devices because nobody wants to pay for it. You can watch one movie in every room at your house, when you move around – what about other people using the TV set? When is the last time you felt compelled to move rooms five times while watching a movie? When did you feel an urge to put a flat screen in every room in your house? What happened to that amazing Northstar V8 that could run on almost no oil – did anybody ever figure out why somebody who can afford a $60,000 car would have to scrimp on oil changes?


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Editor's Note: For most of us, a perfectly tailored suit or blazer is a destination reached only after a lengthy process of measurement, adjustment, and refinement. Then there are those, like legendary journalist and MANual contributor Gay Talese, for whom the perfect fit is but a jumping-off point. Talese has long been a fan of the aftermarket sartorial flourish—brightly colored button-hole stitching, say, or a charcoal stripe down the side of a pair of gray flannel trousers—but lately he's discovered the power of a new technique: the strategic application of suede accents. I'll let Gay take it from here…
Adding a piece of suede here and there can make a major impact on a suit, without much of an expenditure. Here are three of my jackets, with a little explanation on what I did to each.
Pierre Cardin for Bonwit Teller Suit [above]
Bought: Mid-1970s
Customized: Mid 1970s (buttons); 2010 (suede)
This was men's fashion in the period of protest. You think of the '70s, you think of blue jeans, and people in the street, and "make love, not war," and the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, and Abbie Hoffman. During the same period, there were the classical men's designers selling in [erstwhile NYC department store] Bonwit Teller. The rust-colored tweed is unusual in a suit to begin with; and the classic cut of the suit keeps it from veering into "country squire" territory. It's a city suit, a "town tweed," appropriate for having lunch in the Four Seasons if one's publisher is picking up the check.
I had the red buttonhole put in by my tailor when I bought the suit, and after three plus decades I found that the suit needed a refresher course of sorts, a touch of color and attention-getting detail. I had those added by L&S tailors, on Lexington and 61st. The Cardin suit definitely looks different than it did before—attention-grabbing, yes, but still the same subtle town tweed with the high-cut and pointed lapel that I like and that makes it special.
As an aside, pocket handkerchiefs are essential at all times; I never wear a jacket or suit without one, and the colors of the handkerchiefs must be compatible with whatever else you're wearing: shirt, tie, jacket, etc.
Next Page: Talese on what brown suede can do for olive green tweed >>
Brioni Tweed Sport Coat
Bought: Late 1970s
Customized: Late 1970s (buttons); 2009 (suede)
This is the first jacket that I did. I'd say I added these cuffs about a year ago. The cuffs weren't getting frayed: I just wanted a different look, within the jacket. And the tailor didn't have a tough time doing it. The look is enhanced, in my opinion, by the additional touches in suede on the sleeves and elbows. To be sure, the elbows of all jackets (old as they are, and especially as I write at my desk when wearing jackets and therefore the elbows are hitting the desk) are vulnerable to wear and tear; and so the patches are practical in my case: they cover up the frayed fabric before it becomes an issue. (Weavers are very expensive, very rare, and very slow.)
This green jacket and vest, spruced up with suede appointments, becomes a candidate for what I call timeless stylishness; it is singular, it is different, it is in a one-of-a-kind category, and yet the look it is not very expensive to attain. A tailor can do this job for about $150, and how wonderful the results!
When I wear this I wear green trousers, and I have green shoes. You don't often get green shoes off the rack.
Next Page: Talese gives new life to a Brioni blazer bought in 1972 >>
Brioni for Giorgio of Beverly Hills Blazer
Bought: 1972
Customized: 2010
I think every well-dressed man should have something to wear when he does not particularly feel like being well-dressed, but still refuses to blend in with the ranks of men who clearly care little about what they look like. The tan fabric of this jacket clearly has much mileage on it. While it's not worn through in any spot, I felt it needed something akin to a face-lift. I went to my neighborhood tailor, L&S, and had these touches added, which I think spruce-up the garment quite effectively. Doesn't cost a lot (maybe $150 for the entire job: cuffs, pockets, elbows), and with that modest expenditure you have a restored jacket, one that—if you bought a new one off the racks at Brioni—would cost you $3,000, and this would be a jacket that a dozen other men might be wearing around town. Not so with my ancient Brioni jacket. It's one of a kind.
That said, this is really a knockaround jacket. It's afternoon material; I don't wear it at night. (I sometimes dress two or three times in a day.) If I'm going to the dentist, I might wear this, because I'll keep the jacket on while I'm down in the chair. Now, if I'm going to have lunch with someone, I wouldn't wear this. I'd wear a suit.
A final note of caution: you won't wear this jacket under an overcoat if you can avoid it; it's hard (because of the pull of the swede as you slip it into the overcoat) to get it on and off with ease. So finally, if wearing this tan jacket on cold days, I'll wear a thick and heavy cashmere scarf. Also, to be sure, I'm wearing a fedora, as I always do.
So even though I say above that "a well-dressed man should have something to wear when he does not particularly feel like being well-dressed," there is clearly a limit to how casual I ever want to be when appearing in public.
Especially as one gets older, one must dress well, even when in a casual mood. The saddest sight I see in New York is the shabby appearance of elderly people en route to doctor's offices… these elderly men and women dressed like refugees from Slovenia waiting to arrested for violating some border rule established during the Cold War, and when I see these people my first reaction is: "Go home, hide, there's no hope for you—you look like you're doomed, you're dressed for a dungeon!"


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Concert Review
@ Mercury Lounge
December 21, 2011
Buzzed on Hype
"These guys are going to be huge, you can just feel it." Bristling with conviction, the forty-ish Londoner standing next to me at the Mercury Lounge seemed to embody the furor around UK rockers Tribes. He was visiting New York on business and considered himself very fortunate to see the Island Records-signed quartet in one of their first US appearances. "All my mates back home are so jealous," he crowed.
Drummer Miguel Demelo settled in behind his kit wearing a Melvins t-shirt as the house DJ blasted The Clash and Motörhead. There was something in the air alright, but it might not have been a premonition of greatness so much as the dizzying elixir that is British music hype. It's very hard to get that stuff past Customs, but there's nothing like it in the world.
Still, a Melvins shirt is always a good sign and the rest of the Camden-based band had a promising look. Guitarist Dan White wore plaid pants replete with unnecessary grommets and straps. Under ordinary circumstances pants like that are a juvenile mall punk cliche, but White wore them well. On him they seemed like a charming quirk, or even a trend in the making, a la the current vogue for creepers. Frontman Johnny Lloyd, in blousey top and bed head, looked appropriately like an art student circa 1986.
His look was appropriate to the way Tribes evoked the energy of late '80s and early '90s college rock with heartbreaking accuracy through feedback and slack power chords. The beery power pop of "Girlfriend," for one, had clap-along catchiness to rival The Gin Blossoms. In general, the melodies are falsely familiar, with the frightening power to bring back nostalgic memories you don't actually have.
One of Tribes's claims to buzz band status is the fact that after a year or two in existence they have already opened for The Pixies. They definitely have enough raw, meaty hooks to please a fan of The Pixies, or, apparently, Frank Black himself. If they write songs with hummable choruses, they aren't afraid to add in wailing leads, weighty bass, and a fair amount of dissonance.
But there's a subtle, distinctly English flavoring that blunts their assault. There's a bit of Brit pop in their colorful chords and even their most lumbering, sludgy number is leavened by reverb, tremolo, and cascading backing vocals. Some moments smacked of arty UK bands like The Stone Roses, moments when my eyes were drawn inexorably toward my shoes. I didn't fight it.
All this makes them worthy of the love and attention they've been getting from NME, the BBC, Radio 1, and English music fans in general. But Tribes's unusual focus on lyrics and willingness to make theirs intelligible is the reason they could, indeed, be huge, and why they really deserve to be. Lloyd's lyrics — delivered in a plummy but unvarnished voice — are the kind you can identify with, get lost in, and yell along with. The kind with the potential to make you get misty decades later if you hear them in a drug store. Think Bruce Springsteen or R.E.M.
Maybe it's the slightly dreamy quality to their music, but they seemed at times like a spectral band materializing from another era, some gifted yet obscure group that went tragically unsung in their day. However, when the members of Tribes belted out the bittersweet chorus to "We Were Children" they were a very real band, one palpably thrilled to be alive and onstage at that moment. You could see it in their grins. Whatever that thing in the air was, they could feel it too.
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I am one of the newest members of The Tattoo. I joined less than a year ago and I have already had one of my articles published last month. I found out about The Tattoo in school, where it was posted in a classroom. The reason I joined the group is because I love to write and my teachers say I'm good at it. I am one of the spunkiest members of the group -- in fact, I got a certificate especially made for me, the spunkiest newcomer. The members say I am funny and can get annoying but that's the kind of personality I have. I like to act, snowmobile, play with my friends and play baseball. When I grow up, I want to graduate from college, become a veterinarian and be one of the first women to pay on a women's only baseball team.


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Meshach writes: In Canada there has been court decision rendered as the CRTC has ordered ISPs to provide the same speed to resellers as they do for their own customers. This is a crucial regulatory decision as large companies roll out next-generation network infrastructure.
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Debra Wood, Geary County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent
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Helping employees prepare for retirement and address conflicting savings needs by answering such questions as:
Will also discuss the importance of organizing personal financial information, setting personal financial goals, and devising tolerable investing strategies to help meet those goals.
Susan Schlichting, Ellis County 4-H Youth Development Agent
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The 4-H Science initiative requires that we look for new and creative ways to integrate science inquiry into 4-H programs for youth and volunteers. Come check out a new resource available to help staff strengthen science programming efforts. "Tech Trunks" will provide agents and 4-H volunteers with inquiry-based science activities to "grab & go" in a variety of settings.
Sarah Hancock, Technical Editor
Elaine Edwards, Media Relations and Marketing Services Coordinator
Russ Feldhausen, Microcomputer Support Technician
Nancy Zimmerli-Cates, Publishing Coordinator, Communications and Agricultural Education
Tips and techniques for using social media, the K-State Research and Extension style guide, YouTube, Pinterest, blogs, and other resources and methods. Participants will leave the conference with a strategy in mind and some practical tips to accomplish the goal of entering our audience's channels and communicating research-based information.
Jennifer Wilson, Riley County Director
Kylie Ludwig, Wildcat District Family and Consumer Sciences, Family Resource Management, and Community Development Agent;
Jan Steen, Reno County Community Development/Technology Agent
Participants will learn how several K-State Research and Extension offices have worked with local partners to offer a summer program called Park Quest. When families sign up to be a part of Park Quest they are given a passport. Their goal is to visit Park Quest destinations throughout the summer and spend some time there as a family. At each location families complete an activity, stamp the passport or find a geo cache. Families who turn in a completed passport at the end of the program are entered into a drawing for a prize.
The program has been offered in Riley, Labette, and Reno counties. Will discuss how the program originated, and how it has been carried out in each location. Participants will learn how they can replicate the program in their county and measure the program outcomes.
Debra Bolton Southwest Area Family and Consumer Sciences Specialist
Studies were conducted in two rural Kansas communities with Hispanic populations ranging from 30 to 51 percent. The goal was to understand how growing, foreign-born populations, as compared to Anglo populations in rural Kansas, experienced different levels of health, well-being, and social connectedness/community involvement. Surveys were sent to selected households in English and Spanish, focus groups were conducted in four languages (English, Spanish, Burmese, and Somali), and online surveys were offered. Implications of the results will be discussed along with recommendations to reach these populations with extension educational programs.
Sandy Johnson, Northwest Area Livestock Production Specialist; Troy Dumler, Southwest Area Agricultural Economist
Gregg Hadley, Assistant Director for Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community Development, Moderator;
Joel DeRouchey, Animal Sciences and Industry;
Dale Fjell, Northwest Area;
Joe Harner, Biological and Agricultural Engineering;
Megan Kennelly, Plant Pathology;
Kris Boone, Communications and Agricultural Education;
Curt Thompson, Agronomy
A facilitated discussion with select tenured specialists, department heads, and K-State Research and Extension and College of Agriculture administrators.