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'Ice Cube Day' lecture; 'Censored on Final Approach' play; Waukesha Civic Theatre party
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James Madsen, the chairman of the physics department at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, on Monday will talk about the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the South Pole in Antarctica. He has had a major role in developing and managing the facility. IceCube is a particle detector with which researchers hope to study neutrinos and map the universe. »Read Full Article
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That Facebook thing: 10 books that stayed with me
My friend Dave Roidt tagged me on a Facebook thing that's going around: 'list 10 books that have stayed with me in some way." For you Dave, I will comply.
Actually, I'm happy to do it. I enjoy reading these things when other people do them. I like to find out what people actually read for pleasure and inspiration, as opposed to what books they feel obliged to serve up in a canon-making exercise. »Read Full Blog Post
Top of the Charts: Eminem bounds to No. 1
After last week's viral anomaly that raised Miley Cyrus' "Wrecking Ball" back to number one on the back of a YouTube comedian's parody video, things are back to normal on the Billboard Hot 100. After steadily climbing in recent weeks, Eminem finds himself on top of the charts. See the video for his big hit song below, then jump back in time to see the biggest hits this week in 2005, 1995, 1985 and 1975.
No. 1 hit Dec. 15, 2013 »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap Today: Sleighriders at Shank and holiday lights
The annual Sleighriders show at Shank Hall kicks off the holiday season with good music and does it for a good cause. It's at 7 p.m. tonight.
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Joe Danger Coming to PSN Next Week
The PSN-exclusive racer will set you back $14.99 when it releases next Tuesday, June 8.
Joe Danger, the next big game in Sony's "Play, Create, Share" initiative, finally has a release date. The developers at Hello Games announced on the official PlayStation blog that the stunt-bike racer should arrive on the U.S. PlayStation Store next Tuesday, June 8 with a $14.99 price tag.
Much like the recently released Modnation Racers, this Excitebike-inspired motorbike game comes complete with a rather elaborate track editor. Joe Danger also features splitscreen multiplayer, online leaderboards, and more than 100 levels.
No word as of yet whether or not there'll be a demo for Joe Danger, but we'll keep you posted.
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ModPosted: Jun 01, 2010 12:00AM PST by FROZEN_NOOB
I'll be playng modnation racers week from now 1st racing game i ever bought
Nice!Posted: Jun 01, 2010 12:00AM PST by grilledcheese345
$15 dollars is cheap when you take all the content your getting into account. I've got Modnation Racers and I'm loving it. Maybe this game will find its way onto my cross-media bar soon.
Interesting gamePosted: Jun 01, 2010 12:00AM PST by ohJTBehaaave
This looks like a fun racing/platformer mix. I might get this one.

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Philips HTS8100 SoundBar
- Innovative ambisound technology simulates 5.1 surround sound without the need for rear speakers, DVD upscaling to 1080p, Great design
- Some distortion, Relatively weak bass, DVD playback was marred by image noise, Limited input options
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The Philips HTS8100 is a great option for those without the space for a full 5.1 surround sound setup, but its relatively average performance in other areas prevents it from being an outstanding product.
Price$ 1,299.95 (AUD)
Philips' new HTS8100 home theatre is a somewhat new take on the way we currently experience surround sound with home theatre systems. Comprised of a single 'bar', encompassing a DVD player, directional speakers, and a subwoofer, the HTS8100 uses Ambisound technology to simulate a 5.1 surround sound setup. While this doesn't manage to create a perfect environment, like you'd get with separate speakers, it's nevertheless a good option for those with limited space. To its credit, Philips has also beefed up the DVD player, with upscaling to full, 1080p high definition, making the HTS8100 a solid choice for users looking to 'future proof' their purchase a little.
While the system does deliver a very balanced audio range, without a large bias towards a specific sound, there was some noticeable distortion at all but the lowest of volume levels. Lacking in fine detail, the system nevertheless performs respectably for general movie and music use, but those looking for high levels of clarity and definition may be disappointed. Additionally, despite a large and slick looking subwoofer, we found bass to be rather weak in our tests. While suitable for most tastes, it might not live up to the expectations of bass-hungry users.
One of the HTS8100's biggest attractions is its ability to simulate a 5.1 surround sound without the need for separate rear speakers. It does this by using multiple audio channels and its customisable "ambisound" technology, which can be customised according to the speaker's position in the room, distance from the listening position, and whether the room has 'hard' or 'soft' walls. While we found that the HTS8100 definitely produced a listening environment superior to that of a stereo system, it ultimately failed to compete with a well-designed, 'true' 5.1 system. Nevertheless, the ambisound technology that it employs is an innovative and impressive development.
More than just a speaker system, however, the HTS8100 also delivers DVD upscaling up to 1080p, helping to bring your old DVD collection to the world of high definition. Unfortunately, we noticed a distinct amount of background noise in our tests, detracting from image quality. Although this was lessened when the image was upscaled, it is nevertheless a noticeable problem.
Philips has designed a very attractive product in the HTS8100. The bar-shaped speaker has a vertical DVD drive in the centre, with a stylish glass front panel. The matching black subwoofer suits the bar well, although the thick bunch of cables that connects it to the main unit may put off some users. Connection options, in terms of outputs, are quite good, including HDMI, Component and composite. However, input is limited to a single, RCA analogue input and a coaxial digital on the subwoofer, meaning that AV enthusiasts won't be able to connect more than a pair of separate products to the system. This is quite a big drawback for a system like this one.
Overall, the HTS8100 is somewhat of a niche product. If you've got the space for a full 5.1 surround sound home theatre, then it's hard to justify paying for this. On the other hand, it provides an elegant solution for those with limited space, delivering impressive performance compared to other, comparably sized devices.
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Kerry Jumps on Okay for Freeing Terrorists, Announces Peace Talks
It's official.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry followed up on the Israeli Cabinet approval in principle to free 104 terrorists, and announced that Palestinian Authority and Israeli negotiators have been invited to resume direct talks in Washington on Monday and Tuesday.
No RSVP was attached to the invitation, and PA negotiator Saeb Erekat will come without any gifts.
Israel already has sent its present, the Cabinet approval to release terrorists who were sentenced to jail instead of being executed for brutal and cruel murders of soldiers and citizens, including children, mothers and the elderly.
Media all over the world reported the Cabinet decision to free "prisoners" while avoiding the "T" word, lest the character of the murderers be tarnished.
"Today, Kerry spoke with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and personally extended an invitation to send senior negotiating teams to Washington to formally resume direct final status negotiations," State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in a statement.
"Initial meetings are planned for the evening of Monday July 29 and Tuesday July 30," she said.
This is great news for travel agents, airlines and luxury hotels, all of which will be busy taking care of the VIPs.
Livni and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's personal envoy Yitzchak Molcho are to fly out of Ben Gurion Airport Sunday night or early Monday morning and meet with their Palestinian Authority counterparts, Mohammad Shtayyeh and Saeb Erekat the same day.
He refrained from praising Israel for freeing the terrorists, and for good reason. The Cabinet in fact approved that a smaller Inner Cabinet will review the list of terrorists and decide who will be released.
Erekat and other officials have insisted that all must be freed of the talks are to continue. "We will continue working for the release of all our political prisoners," he said, upgrading the terrorists to some kind of workers for humanitarian rights who were summarily court-martialed for being Arabs.
The whole scheme cooked up by Abbas and Kerry could come apart because the list of 104 terrorists includes 15 who are Israeli citizens. Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon of the Likud had swallowed hard to vote to approve Netanyahu's request to free them, but he put his foot down when it comes to the Israeli Arabs. Time will tell if he caves in again.
No one in the government has yet explained – and in fact no one else has asked – why it is the Palestinian Authority's business to worry about Israeli Arabs. Maybe , just maybe, the PA had some kind of connection with the terrorists. Just maybe.
In the meantime, Livni will have the time of her life, getting all of the attention she craves and competing with Kerry to see who can pour more honey on the poisoned peace process.
Kerry will repeat twice a day and three times a night how brave and courageous Israel is, State Dept Doublespeak for weakness and cowardice.
Livni will say how Israel is willing to make "painful concessions," and Erekat will continue to say that negotiations mean, "Continue to make painful concessions until we get everything we want because after that you won't be around to feel any pain."Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu
About the Author: Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu is a graduate in journalism and economics from The George Washington University. He has worked as a cub reporter in rural Virginia and as senior copy editor for major Canadian metropolitan dailies. Tzvi wrote for Arutz Sheva for several years before joining the Jewish Press.
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Maci Morris was the sixth-man on the Bell County High School girls' varsity basketball team as a seventh grader and currently is in her third season in the starting lineup for the Lady Cats.
The 5-foot-11 Morris is not only considered one of the state's top young prospects but she already has seven Division I offers and hot name among college coaches all over the country.
"She's a heck of a player," Bell County coach David Teague said. "She has played so much AAU ball (for Kentucky Premier) and is in her fourth year of varsity basketball that a lot of things come easy for her.
"She does to many good things for our basketball team."
Morris picked up an offer from University of Louisville coach Jeff Walz last spring and said she also has offers from Marquette, Xavier, Virginia Tech, Eastern Kentucky, Western Kentucky and Dayton. She's also heard from a lot of other schools, including Kentucky, Indiana, LSU and Stanford.
"I like the attention but I just keep working hard because I want to improve and I want to get better," Morris said. "I know there's still room for me to improve."
Morris was a key contributor as a seventh-grader and then averaged 16 points as a starter two years ago and last season as a freshman she averaged 19.9 points and 8.5 rebounds for the Lady Cats.
Morris is averaging 21.4 points and 8.4 rebounds a game this season for an 18-4 team that is considered one of the top teams in the 13th Region. Morris ranks among the state's top 20 scorers and is third in free-throw shooting at 86.1 percent.
"She still has room for improvement but her work ethic is really good," Teague said. "She works hard and she knows she has to keep working."
Morris comes from a basketball family.
Her father, Lewis, played at East Tennessee State and the Cumberland College and is now the boys' basketball coach at Bell County. Patti Morris is from Harlan County and played college basketball at Transylvania.
"My dad has always been a coach and my mom has always been a coach, so I've just grown up with basketball," Maci Morris said. "I've just grown up with it and it's always been a part of my life.
"I started playing middle school ball when I was in the second grade."
On the floor, Morris is a fundamentally sound player on both ends of the floor. She's crafty and gets to the rim on offense, while possessing a solid jump shot.
"I've improved my driving with contact," she said. "I'm making shots and trying to get my teammates involved, but I still have to get stronger."
As far as college goes, Morris said she isn't fretting just yet. She has two more years of high school and "will have plenty of time."
"I really like Louisville," she said. "They have great coaches up there. But right now, I don't think too much about it all."


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August 20, 2015 - Industry News
Honda has opened a public-access compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station on its campus in Marysville, Ohio, the company announced.
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The Port of Virginia has relaunched its Green Operator Program, which provides up to $20,000 toward the purchase of clean-diesel trucks that service the port and up to $6,000 toward the purchase and installation of retrofit devices, announced Virginia Clean Cities (VCC).
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August 18, 2015 - Industry News
The vehicle was only five months old and had been run only 3,000 miles before it caught fire during an ordinary customer run, the suit claims. The manufacturers say nothing was wrong with the equipment.
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TruStar Energy has opened a public-access compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in Tulsa, Okla., the fueling infrastructure developer announced.
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amp Trillium, LLC, a joint venture between ampCNG and Trillium CNG, has opened a public-access compressed natural gas (CNG) station in Newport, Tenn.
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The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has released its sixth fuel economy technology confidence report, this one covering the benefits of adopting low rolling resistance tires.
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The California Energy Commission has approved about $4.1 million in grants for a number of alternative-fuel projects through its Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP).
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TruStar Energy has opened a public-access compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in Liberal, Kan., the fueling infrastructure developer announced.
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Propel Fuels is offering its Diesel High Performance Renewable fuel at locations across Southern California, the company announced.
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Greenkraft Inc. a California-based manufacturer of alternative-fuel trucks and alternative-fuel systems, is now taking orders from customers for its propane autogas Class 4-5 trucks, the company announced.
Tags: Propane Autogas, Greenkraft, Class 4, Class 5
August 12, 2015 - Industry News
The Fleet Technology Expo in Long Beach, California, will have multiple sessions and panels for heavy-duty fleets, focusing on making the most of technology and saving money.
Tags: Fleet Technology Expo, Alternative Fuels, Events, Fuel Efficiency
U.S. Gain has opened a public-access compressed natural gas (CNG) station in DuBois, Pa., announced the CNG division of U.S. Venture.
Tags: Natural Gas Vehicles, CNG Fueling Stations, CNG
August 11, 2015 - Industry News
The California Energy Commission-funded Natural Gas Vehicle Incentive Project will provide $10.2 million in funding to reduce the purchase price of new, on-road natural gas vehicles.
Tags: California, California Energy Commission, Natural Gas Vehicles, State Grants
August 10, 2015 - Industry News
As an 11-week slide in diesel prices continues, the price of a gallon dropped 5 cents per gallon nationally.
Vehicle maintenance provider Clarke Power Services has relocated its Pontoon Beach, Ill., maintenance facility, which is equipped to handle natural gas vehicles (NGVs), the company announced.
Tags: Vehicle Maintenance Facility, Natural Gas Vehicles, Illinois, CNG, LNG
In testimony in Chicago at a joint U.S. EPA and NHTSA hearing, ATD's chairman explained why Phase 2 truck and engine efficiency standards must be affordable and not compromise performance, among other points.
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August 6, 2015 - Industry News
The City of Spokane, Wash., has unveiled its first four compressed natural gas (CNG) powered garbage trucks, and plans to have 20 CNG trucks by the end of the year.
Tags: Washington, Refuse Trucks, CNG
August 5, 2015 - Industry News
Two companies report they're on the brink of commercializing low-pressure dispensing and storage of compressed natural gas through carbon adsorption, which they say will keep the fuel cheaper and make filling stations a reality even for small fleets.
Tags: Alternative Fuels, Compressed Natural Gas, CNG Fueling Stations, CNG
EPA and NHTSA will hold a public hearing on Aug. 6 in Chicago for the proposed Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles.
Tags: Regulations, EPA, NHTSA, Greenhouse Gas
August 3, 2015 - Industry News
The average price of a gallon of on-highway diesel fuel was down again for the 10th consecutive week, according to the latest weekly numbers from the U.S. Energy Department.
Quantum Fuel Systems has launched a pair of back-of-cab compressed natural gas (CNG) storage modules: the Q-Cab160, which offers up to 160 diesel gallon equivalents (DGEs) of storage, and the Q-Cab180, which offers up to 180 DGEs.
Tags: Quantum Fuel Systems, Fuel Tanks, CNG, CNG Tanks
July 31, 2015 - Global News
The Canadian government has announced new vehicle and fuel standards to reduce air pollution from on-road vehicles.
Tags: Canada, Emissions Reduction, Greenhouse Gas Emissions
July 31, 2015 - Industry News
A provision allowing liquefied natural gas and propane autogas to be taxed equally with diesel fuel by energy content was passed as part of the three-month highway bill patch.
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Fresno, Ca. --- Jose Ramirez 141 1/2 lb, Jesus Selig 142 lb Friday weighin... USA Olympian Jose Ramirez (R) of Avenal, Ca vs Jesus Selig (L) of Agua Prieta , Mexico in the main event on Top Rank's Solo Boxeo Tecate UniMas show at the Selland Arena in Fresno on Saturday night. Photos by Marty Solis/Top Rank.
Andy "Destroyer" Ruiz(R) of Mexico will defend his NABF heavyweight title vs Manuel Quezada(L) of Wasco, Ca live on Top Rank's Solo Boxeo Tecate UniMas show at the Selland Arena in Fresno on Saturday night.
Andy Ruiz making progress. Keep at it buddy. Good on you. [SIZE="1"][I]Posted from Boxingscene.com App for Android[/I][/SIZE]Comment by GoldenGloveLove on 05-17-2014
I like how Ruiz tried to use tight pants around his torso to cut an ab line into his gut lolComment by Bajingo on 05-17-2014
Ruiz said he wouldn't fight again until he lost weight, that obviously worked well.Comment by Spray_resistant on 05-17-2014
How do you even maintain that body fat % Ruiz has going through a training camp? I used to box a bit in my teens and that is some of the toughest physical training you can do, burns an insane…Comment by Tobi.G on 05-17-2014
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Giveaway No.2 Boy's Lego Birthday, Chalkboard LabelsPosted: August 6, 2014 Filed under: 1st Birthday Parties, Birthday Parties, Details, Parties, Tips 8 Comments
Inspired by Quinn's Lego Head labels we bring to you our second giveaway of the month: a Lego party! With a colorful backdrop these slick black chalkboard labels would really pop.
Everybody loves Legos – from childhood right up through our adult years. There's just something about those primary colors, the way they are transformed in our hands into houses, cities, and even castles and space crafts! PremierPartiesLV is a great start for a fun-filled party.
Planning a party of close friends? This Lego tower invitation would be a real hit. Kids love to play, so what better way to get them excited than with an invitation they can really have fun with?!
We pulled together some of our favorite ideas from Pinterest to share with you all – games like "I spy the lego guy," personalized lego figure craft, and a silly photo booth to make memories with friends.
Key ideas when planning a fun and easy DIY party: think primary colors, printables, and lots and lots of legos! We love the use of little lego men to hold the candles, and how about a helpful and fun silverware-holder that the birthday boy could even help make?! (Photos are links back to our Pinterest page, where we collected our Pinspiration. Be sure to check it out!)
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I did #1,4&6…3 is linked to the giveaway shop from the first giveaway I think!
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I really like the ideas on Legos – how bout a cake pattern on making a Lego man? I know john would like that idea. Oh and I like the idea of using Legos in decorations . Thank a for the ideas.
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The appointment of veteran officer Randy Bowers as Erie's new police chief has been hailed by local residents who are familiar with Bowers' long career in law enforcement and his personal contributions to making Erie a better community.
Erie Mayor Joe Sinnott announced Aug. 22 that he had named Bowers, 59, to succeed Steve Franklin, who retired to spend time with his family. In interviews since then, Bowers has set the right tone for how he will oversee his officers and reach out to the community.
Bowers' father, Charles Bowers Sr., served as Erie police chief in 1971 and 1972, and his brother, also named Charles, was police chief from 2002 until 2006. It's tempting to assume that Randy Bowers received his promotion from deputy chief to police chief because of his family ties and the familiar Bowers name.
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Erie County District Attorney Jack Daneri shared his insights on what type of chief Bowers will be. "When I think of Randy and his family, 'salt of the earth' comes to mind. And I think you heard that in his words: 'Come to work, do the best you can each and every day, that's all I'm asking.' That's so fundamentally important to what we do in law enforcement," Daneri said.
Bowers himself showed that he values Erie's sense of community when he talked about National Night Out in 2008. Police officers fanned out to parks throughout the city to meet residents and introduce themselves to youngsters. "It makes it more like the old days, when people knew everybody in the neighborhood," Bowers said then. His challenge will be to help Erie residents get to know him in his new job as chief by being accessible and communicating frequently and frankly with the public. That type of outreach will reassure Erie residents that the chief intends to keep everyone safe.
Charles Bowers Jr. also gave some clues about his brother's work habits, based on Randy Bowers' success in leading the Mercyhurst Prep girls basketball team to state championships in 2004 and 2005. "All I can say is that he's always prepared. He's good at making adjustments. He can build bridges in the community, because he has a knack for that," he said.
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Well known boxing manager Cameron Dunkin explained why he turned down the fight between undefeated Mikey Garcia, who he manages, and Gerry Penalosa protege Michael Farenas.
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[QUOTE=Burat Mo;11738234]Dunkin doesn't want to take the risk, plain and simple they're dunking Fareñas. Mexicans only fights Filipino bums. :fu2:[/QUOTE] why do you always have to include nationality man?..... pinoy pride fighters fight mexican bums aswell...Comment by Burat Mo on 02-02-2012
Dunkin doesn't want to take the risk, plain and simple they're dunking Fareñas. Mexicans only fight bums. :fu2:Comment by Bong Bong on 02-02-2012
At least Dunkin is man enough to tell the world theyre ducking.Comment by puga on 02-02-2012
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This is your LAST CHANCE to submit to Canadian Music Fest 2012. Taking place during Canadian Music Week, and featuring over 900 bands & artists from over 40 different countries, CMF's commitment to showcasing international acts is boundless! Last year's event featured Janelle Monae, Janet Jackson, Papa Roach, Jay Electronica & hundreds of emerging artists. Perform in front over 3,000 industry insiders & 600 media reps from Canada and all over the world. Plus... connect with international talent buyers, music publishers & supervisors, booking agents, promoters and A&R reps. Over 200 slots are reserved for Sonicbids artists./n/nSubmissions are open through November 24th for International artists only!
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Canadian Music Fest is a once-a-year opportunity to get your band in front of over 3000 industry insiders and 600 media reps from Canada and all over the world - from A&R reps and music publishers to booking agents, promoters, and talent buyers. Over 200 performance slots are reserved for Sonicbids artists, and each selected artist will receive a week-long spotlight on CMF's site. Click here to view bands already confirmed for the event.
Produced by CAAMA, Canadian Music Fest takes place March 21-25, 2012 with over 900 artists filling over 60 venues to mark another installment of Canadas largest new music festival. From tomorrow's emerging artists to todays hottest concert hit-makers, you'll find them here. Last year alone featured performances from the following:
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HARRISBURG - Gov. Corbett refused late Monday to sign a $29.1 billion budget that the Republican-controlled legislature scrambled to deliver to him just 90 minutes before the midnight deadline.
The legislature approved a plan that includes some increased money for schools, and would not raise any taxes or impose new ones.
But Corbett, a Republican facing a tough reelection battle in the fall, signaled disappointment that the legislature was unable to deliver on one of his priorities: a measure that would change pension benefits for new employees.


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Missouri's elk herd doubled May 19 with the arrival of 22 mature cows, three 1-year-old cows, three 2-year-old bulls, six 1-year-old bulls and one newborn bull at Peck Ranch Conservation Area (CA). The new arrivals join 36 elk from last year's restoration effort.
Tests conducted earlier this month revealed that 19 of the newly arrived adult cows were pregnant. Most of the mature cows brought to Missouri from Kentucky last year will produce calves this year, and some of the 2-year-old cows from last year are likely to produce calves also. Most calves should be born by late June.
Ongoing habitat work on private and public land not only helps ensure that elk remain in and around the 221,000-acre restoration zone, it also benefits other wildlife, such as deer, turkey and quail.
The 12,000-acre central refuge area of Peck Ranch CA was closed to the public prior to the elks' arrival to minimize disturbance of cow-calf pairs as they settle into their new surroundings. The refuge will reopen later this summer. More information about elk restoration in Missouri is available at mdc.mo.gov/node/9182.
Starting July 1, cast your vote in the 75th anniversary of conservation photo contest. From Feb. 1 through May 15, MDC received 12,923 entries from 1,886 different people. Photos were submitted into seven different categories. Those categories are:
A panel of judges selected the best entry in each category. We are now asking Missourians to vote for which of these seven photos they consider "Best of Show."
Please go to mdc.mo.gov/node/16689, and chose your favorite photo. All seven winners will be displayed in the October Conservationist.
Measures approved by the Conservation Commission should help contain chronic wasting disease (CWD) in north-central Missouri. Over the past two and a half years, the Missouri and U.S. departments of agriculture have detected 11 CWD-infected deer at private hunting preserves in Macon and Linn counties. In response to these discoveries, MDC conducted intensive sampling of free-ranging white-tailed deer in the surrounding area and found five deer that tested positive for the disease.
MDC is working to limit the disease to a CWD Containment Zone consisting of Adair, Chariton, Linn, Macon, Randolph and Sullivan counties. MDC and agriculture officials supervised the removal of deer from the affected hunting preserves. MDC will continue testing free-ranging deer from the CWD Containment Zone to determine how far the disease has spread and how prevalent it is within the containment zone.
At its May meeting, the Conservation Commission approved regulation changes aimed at limiting the spread of CWD in free-ranging deer. These include restricting the placement of grain, salt, minerals and other deer attractants in the CWD Containment Zone, effective Oct. 30. Such attractants bring deer together in artificially hunting season.
MDC urges hunters and landowners to remove existing attractants or make them inaccessible through removal, fencing or covering. Landowners and farmers are encouraged to make mineral blocks inaccessible to deer when not being used for livestock.
The Conservation Commission also approved rescinding the antler-point restrictions in containment-zone counties during the 2012–2013 except those in the deer family, including deer, elk and moose. The disease progresses slowly, but it is always fatal. It has the potential to seriously damage Missouri's world-class deer hunting and the economic benefits that go with it. Antler-point restrictions, commonly called the "four-point rule," are designed to protect yearling bucks, allowing them to mature before they are harvested. Yearling and mature bucks are more susceptible to CWD than female deer. Yearling bucks also are more likely to spread the disease, because they leave their birth areas, often traveling many miles.
To further reduce the chances of spreading CWD, MDC is asking hunters who shoot deer within the CWD Containment Zone not to take whole deer carcasses or certain parts of deer out of the zone. Hunters should make every attempt to avoid moving deer heads or backbones out of the CWD-Containment Zone. CWD prions are concentrated in brain and spinal tissues. Moving these items to other areas could spread the disease by contaminating soil and water.
Boned-out meat, hides, capes and finished taxidermy mounts carry no threat of CWD contamination. Quarters or other portions of deer can safely be moved if they do not contain any part of the spine or head. Antlers, antlers with skull plates and skulls that have been cleaned of all muscle and brain tissue are safe to take out of the containment zone, too.
Even within the CWD Containment Zone, it is important to properly dispose of deer carcasses, including bones and trimmings, to minimize the risk of spreading CWD. Carcasses should be taken to approved landfills or buried deep enough to prevent scavengers from digging them up.
CWD is caused by abnormal proteins known as prions. It is not known to affect any animals high numbers, allowing CWD to spread more easily. The ban has exceptions for backyard feeding of birds and other wildlife within 100 feet of a residence or occupied building or if feed is placed in a way that prevents access by deer. The regulation also includes exceptions for normal agricultural, forest-management, crop and wildlife food production practices.
To learn more about Missouri's CWD management strategy and express your opinions on the subject, visit mdc.mo.gov/node/16478.
Four fishing records fell in a brief period this spring. David Warren of Sikeston hauled in an 11-pound, 4-ounce bowfin while bowfishing at Duck Creek Conservation Area March 23. Rachel Davis of Climax Springs hooked a 1-pound, 12-ounce goldeye with her brand-new Zebco 202 fishing outfit at Lake of the Ozarks April 14. Dylan Gilmore of Perry set a trotline at Ka-Tonka Lake in Ralls County on April 27, using goldfish as bait. He hoped to catch some catfish. Instead, he got a 9-pound, 2-ounce largemouth bass. He kept the fish in an aerated live well until it could be weighed, then released it.
Nicholas J. Wray of Harrisonville caught a 5-pound, 6-ounce river carpsucker May 6 on a trotline set in the South Grand River. Wray also holds the pole-and-line record for a 2-pound, 3-ounce river carpsucker he caught in almost the same spot in 2008.
Twenty-six Missouri fishing records currently are open—meaning that no one has ever entered a fish for that species and category. These range from common fish, such as the white and hybrid striped bass, to uncommon ones, such as burbot and northern pike. Details of Missouri fishing records are available at mdc.mo.gov/node/2476.
Hunters checked 40,447 turkeys during Missouri's regular spring turkey season. That is up 5.5 percent from 2011. This year's top harvest counties were Franklin with 852, Texas with 803 and Greene with 698. The youth-season harvest was 4,319, bringing the 2012 spring harvest total to 44,766. That is up about 6 percent from 2011, reflecting improved nesting success in 2011. Turkey harvest totals by county are available online at mdc.mo.gov/node/17396.
The formation of Missouri's conservation department was part of a national conservation awakening that also led to the formation of Ducks Unlimited. DU has been instrumental in establishing the annual census of wild duck populations, federal duck-stamp programs that raise money for waterfowl conservation, treaties that coordinate international waterfowl hunting regulations and management and protection of more than 15 million acres of wetland habitat. These and other achievements lend credence to DU's 75th anniversary theme, "Conservation for Generations." For more information about Ducks Unlimited, visit http://www.ducks.org/.
The Promise Continues: The Missouri Department of Conservation's 75th Anniversary premiered on television stations statewide in April. Now, a DVD combines the original program with bonus features. The 28-minute program features historic photos, film footage and audio files, along with the first film produced by MDC in 1940. Other vignettes focus on some of Missouri's memorable conservation pioneers. The DVD is available at MDC nature centers and regional offices for $8 plus sales tax. You also can purchase copies through MDC's online Nature Shop (mdcnatureshop.com) or by calling 877-521-8632. Shipping and handling fees apply to phone and online purchases. The Nature Shop is one way MDC helps Missourians discover nature.
Deer hunters have until Aug. 15 to apply online for most managed hunts. For more information, visit mdc.mo.gov/node/3867. Hunters may apply individually or as a group of up to six, except for youth-only hunts. For these, youths may apply singly or with one other youth. Be sure to have the nine-digit Conservation ID number for each hunter. Contact your local MDC office if you don't have Internet access. All successful applicants will be mailed an area map and other information regarding their hunt. Resident or nonresident managed deer hunting permits are required. Permits will be available to successful applicants anywhere permits are sold.
The Kirkpatrick State Information Center in Jefferson City is hosting an exhibit focusing on Missouri's conservation history. The exhibit consists of 36 large panels, including reproductions of murals from the state Capitol and MDC headquarters. They trace Missouri's conservation history from abundance through depletion and restoration. The exhibit will be on display in the lobby of the state archives building through Dec. 31. For more information, contact the Missouri Secretary of State's office.
The Department of Conservation continues to gather information to make an informed scientific decision on invasive crayfish. The Department has listened and consulted with bait producers and dealers on invasive crayfish. Education efforts have worked to inform anglers and bait sellers about how to prevent invasive crayfish from damaging the state's sport-fishing industry.
A proposed course of action would prohibit the importation, purchase or sale of live crayfish, commonly called crawdads, for use as fish bait. It would not prevent anglers from catching crayfish and using them as bait. This action is intended to prevent damage to stream and lake ecology, species losses and protect recreational and economic values associated with fishing. More than 1.1 million Missourians enjoy sport fishing, which generates more than $2 billion in economic activity in the state annually.
Surveys conducted in 2010 and 2011 showed crayfish sales were minor for most Missouri bait shops, pet shops and aquaculture operations, typically representing only about 1 percent of their income. Nevertheless, Deputy Director Tom Draper, who chairs MDC's Regulations Committee, says the decision to consider banning commercial crayfish sales was not taken lightly.
"The Conservation Department is responsible to the citizens of Missouri for protecting fish and wildlife and the economic and recreational benefits that go with them," says Draper. "Other states already are seeing declines in the quality of fishing because of invasive crayfish. We don't want to get 20 or 30 years down the road and wish wehad done something to protect our fishing when we had the chance. Knowing what we do, it would be irresponsible not to take some type of action to protect Missouri's aquatic resources."
MDC Resource Scientist Bob DiStefano says crayfish are unlike many invasive species, because they don't have to be far from their native areas to cause trouble. A crayfish species whose population is in balance with other species in its native waters can cause ecological problems when introduced to a neighboring watershed.
"Many crayfish species can become invasive if moved into the wrong setting," says DiStefano. Imported crayfish also can carry diseases with the potential of decimating native crayfish populations. Crayfish are a staple food for black bass, sunfish and many other sport fish.
What MDC knows about invasive crayfish comes from dozens of studies in Missouri and other states. DiStefano says those studies show that the danger posed by commercial trade in crayfish is real and serious.
For example, spot checks conducted by MDC before passage of the crayfish sales ban showed that more than one-quarter of bait shops were selling crayfish species that already were illegal under previous regulations. In most cases, these were not willful violations. Bait shop owners simply did not know the difference between crayfish species including the invasive species. Even if dealers could tell the difference, they could not be expected to detect a few individuals of an invasive species mixed in with a shipment of thousands of less-destructive crayfish.
MDC inspections also found that many bait shops were selling crayfish obtained from outside of Missouri and that some shops were illegally selling crayfish collected from the wild.
Invasive crayfish already are impacting Missouri waters. DiStefano said field studies have documented 25 instances of crayfish invasions in Missouri. Those invasions have caused declines of six native species.
DiStefano says invasive crayfish have been shown to out-compete native crayfish, compete with game fish for food, destroy aquatic plant beds used as spawning grounds and nurseries for game fish, and are known to also eat fish eggs. This combined with reduced spawning habitat and food means fewer and smaller fish. A study of lakes in Vilas County, Wisc., documented resource damage from invasions of rusty crayfish of more than $1 million annually.
Draper noted that Missouri anglers would still be allowed to catch crayfish and use them for bait if the Department implemented a regulation. A ban would only prohibit commercial trade in live crayfish bait. Bait shops would still be permitted to sell dead or preserved crayfish for bait. He says delaying implementation of a ban would give MDC time to inform anglers The red swamp crayfish is an invasive species. about the risks associated with moving crayfish from one place to another.
"The Department needs anglers' help to protect Missouri's lake and stream fishing," says Draper. "It is critical for anglers to know the danger posed by moving crayfish and other bait from one place to another. How well we do our job of educating the public will make a huge difference for the future of fishing in Missouri."
A recent survey of anglers showed that 40 percent of Missouri anglers release live bait into fishing waters. DiStefano urges anglers to use crayfish for bait only if they are caught in the same body of water where they will be used. He also asks anglers not to release commercially purchased live bait, including minnows and worms, at the end of a fishing trip. He says this has serious potential consequences, because both commercially sold live bait and bait caught by anglers often is transported across natural or state borders.
"The world is a lot smaller today than it was even a few decades ago," says DiStefano. "In the past, we didn't have to worry as much about introduction of exotic species, but those days are gone. We have to change our habits if we want to protect Missouri's fisheries and other aquatic resources."
Besides allowing anglers to use crayfish that they catch themselves, a crayfish ban would include two exceptions for commercial sales. One is for human consumption. The other is for crayfish used for scientific research or for food for confined animals held by authorized representatives of universities, colleges, schools, incorporated city, state or federal agencies, publicly-owned zoo or other qualified individuals. Anyone who imports, sells or buys crayfish under these exceptions must meet certain record-keeping requirements. Buying or selling live crayfish taken from waters of the state already was prohibited.
July 2 is the 75th anniversary of the Missouri Conservation Commission's first meeting. The historic event was the culmination of tireless work by the Restoration and Conservation Federation of Missouri, the precursor of today's Conservation Federation of Missouri. The sportsmen who comprised the Federation were dismayed by the steep decline in forests, fish and wildlife. They proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 4, establishing the Conservation Commission. Seventy-one percent of voters approved the amendment in November 1936. It went into effect on July 1, 1937. Gov. Lloyd C. Stark had the distinction of appointing the first four conservation commissioners.
First, he met with prospective commissioners and sportsmen to discuss the agency's future. The careful thought that went into his appointments is reflected in the diversity of that first commission.
Supreme Court Judge George Robb Ellison swore in the four men in the governor's office on July 2, 1937. They held their first meeting immediately after taking their oaths. Seventy-five years of conservation history have confirmed the wisdom of Missouri voters in establishing a system of conservation governance that continues to be the touchstone for citizen-led science-based conservation programs.
YouTube offers a great and easy way for MDC to share more than 270 videos. We hope these videos provide education and enjoyment and inspire you to go outside. From land management tips to bears to archival footage of Woody Bledsoe, "The Singing Forester," there's something for everyone to watch. Here are seven of the featured playlists you will find:
It takes nearly 25 years to turn a lake sturgeon egg into a spawning adult. For a fish that can live more than 100 years and weigh more than 200 pounds, 25 years is just a good start. But for a fisheries biologist, it's a career.
I am the fourth person to serve as the Department's lake sturgeon recovery team leader. Of the previous three, one has retired and another has passed away. But I know all of them would be smiling about an event that happened at the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) lab in Columbia on April 4, 2012: We spawned lake sturgeon outside of the wild for the first time in Missouri!
The spawning event was only one portion of a cooperative project with the USGS lab.
The lab needed lake sturgeon eggs and fry to study the effects of various environmental contaminants on egg and fry development and survival. Various amounts of these contaminants are currently found in our big rivers and several have been known to affect growth, survival and even the reproductive organs of fish.
In order to help fulfill the USGS's need, Department biologists began sampling specifically for large lake sturgeon. Fish from 35 to almost 90 pounds were scanned with a sonogram machine and an endoscope to see if any were ripe males or females. Several fish were held over in large tanks for the project. They turned out to be some of the first fish stocked by the Department in the mid-1980s.
Lake sturgeon spawn in several bouts in the wild. As females ripen, multiple males begin
striking the female, forcing the eggs out. At the same time, the males release milt, which contains sperm that fertilizes the eggs. The eggs stick to any object in the area and remain there until they hatch, about nine days later.
The initial harvest from the first fish yielded approximately 19,000 eggs. She released similar amounts several more times, releasing more than 225,000 eggs. As the first fish finished, a second one was ready and the crew harvested some of her eggs as well. The third and final fish was spawned a few days later. All fish were released back to the waters from which they were captured later that week.
While most of the eggs were used for the USGS project, some of them were sent to a Department facility, where biologists are examining the feeding habits of lake sturgeon fry.
This project provided a great opportunity for both Department and USGS staff to learn how to catch and spawn large adult lake sturgeon. The knowledge and experience gained through these efforts will be useful as we continue to recover Missouri's largest and longest-lived fish species. — by Travis Moore
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