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Thursday, September 3, 2009
Colleague outage planned for weekendColleague will be unavailable from Saturday, September 5, at 6 p.m. through Sunday, September 6, at 3 p.m. The Colleague outage will be campus wide and will impact CougarWeb, TREG, OID, CATS, Asset Management, Zenworks, DARWIN, R25, and Colleague print services. Please call the I.T. Support Center at ext. 5050 if you experience problems after 3 p.m. on Sunday.
"Cougar Woods" on the prowl
Clawdette putts the golf ball at Wednesday's "Move It and Lose It" event hosted by Student Activities. Clawdette did pretty well considering she has a 20-pound fur-covered head and size 30 cougar paw shoes! Roll your mouse over the image to see her putting in action.
If you would like to have Clawdette the Cougar come to your event or activity, contact Institutional Advancement, ext. 2412 to sign up!
Call for Presentations made for Fall In-Service Day The In-Service Day Committee invites you to submit presentation proposals for the Autumn 2009 In-Service Day themed "Motivating Yourself and Inspiring Others." In-Service Day is an opportunity to share your expertise and showcase your best practices.
According to the I-Group, "Motivation is the foundation of learning, yet it can be one of the most challenging tasks that we face as faculty, staff, and administrators. This In-Service Day we will focus on motivation, the individual and interpersonal factors that stimulate action, and the strategies which we can use to effectively motivate others."
The In-Service committee is planning an eventful day of professional development and opportunities to share what we all do to enhance our learning environment, to motivate ourselves and to inspire our students to achieve at their highest level. The committee hopes you will participate by submitting a presentation proposal. To do so, please complete the proposal form (download from In-Service Page) and return it by email to firstname.lastname@example.com. The deadline for all proposal submissions is noon on Friday, October 2.
Fee Waiver deadline approachesThe deadline for Employee/Dependent Fee Waivers for Autumn Quarter is Monday, September 14. A Request for Fee Waiver form must be turned in to Human Resources by 4:30 p.m. to guarantee that fee waivers will be processed before late fees are assessed.
You may also pay your fees and be reimbursed within 30 days from the start of the quarter by completing the Request for Fee Waiver form and submitting an official payment receipt to Human Resources by October 23. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Thompson at ext. 2406.
Ronald McDonald House needs volunteersThe Ronald McDonald House is in need of volunteers to help with their OSU vs. Navy tailgate party on Saturday, September 5. Volunteers are needed from noon - 7:00 p.m. to help with selling beverages, assist with crowd control, etc. If you are interested, please contact Peter Jones at RMH directly at 227-3738 or email@example.com. Volunteers must be at least 17 years old.
"Environmental Scanning" and YouDuring the past year, there have been many changes in the internal and external environments that could have a significant impact upon our college. The Office of Knowledge Resources and Planning is asking all college employees to help them better determine what those changes are and how they might impact the college.
The environmental scan takes about 15 minutes to complete and is completely on-line. Just go to the link titled: "Environmental Scan-Columbus State Community College," on the college's Intranet home page to access the survey. (The Intranet can only be accessed from on campus). Directions are provided. The environmental scan will be available from September 4 through September 18.
So, what is an environmental scan? It is a way to find out what is going on "out there" (external environment), and "in here" (internal environment). And, most importantly, to what degree both of these environments could impact positively or negatively affect student access and success.
Who should scan the environment and why? We (all employees) should. As much as students, we are major stakeholders in our student's educational experience. We need to know what is going on in our environment if we are to serve our students to the best of our ability. That is why we are asking you to complete an environmental scan. Employees need to provide input about what they believe to be the issues, trends, processes or procedures that impact student access and success.
How will students and I benefit from an environmental scan? Many departments will be starting their planning for next year in October. The Knowledge Resources and Planning Office will distribute results to all departments and divisions. These results will be helpful in developing effective action plans that respond to the current internal and external dynamics of the environment. Institutional effectiveness in planning is dependent upon a thorough assessment of the environment.
Thank you in advance for providing input to this important step in the planning process. Please contact either Jim Hamberg, ext. 5643, or Brian Seeger, ext. 2663, in Knowledge Resources and Planning if you have any questions.
Welcome Team seeks volunteersWith a record enrollment expected for Autumn Quarter 2009, the Welcome Team hopes you will have some time to share on the first two days of the quarter to help new and returning students. Welcome Team activities will be held September 23 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Your service is vital; and has a direct impact on student success at Columbus State. Your time, patience and enthusiasm create excitement that makes Welcome Team a valuable experience for all.
For Fall Quarter, we will be offering our assistance in the center of campus ( near the statue) in the tent.
Please RSVP to Barbara Allen or call ext. 5526 with the times and days you are able to work. She will send you a confirmation within 24 hours.
H1N1 updateThe President's Cabinet continues to finalize a general pandemic flu plan that was drafted months before the H1N1 flu strain surfaced earlier this year. It includes detailed actions that would be taken in each department should any flu strain impact campus activities.
Flu fast facts
What makes this flu different than many past strains is the age group most susceptible. The Centers for Disease Control reports the highest infection rate has been among children and young adults between the ages of 5 and 24. Considering a large percentage of our students are 24 and younger, we must remain vigilant in our efforts to monitor the flu this season. (Senior citizens – traditionally a high-risk group – have actually seen the lowest incidence of infection.)
Flu tips (in addition to frequent washing of hands):
If you contract the flu, stay home for at least 24 hours AFTER symptoms have passed.
Staying home prevents others from getting sick.
Get plenty of sleep, manage stress, and drink plenty of fluids.
Stay tuned
Next week: Specific symptoms of H1N1.
Weight Watcher losers are winners!Losing is becoming a part of the norm for Columbus State's "Weight Watchers at Work" members! During Summer Quarter, 24 employees lost a total of 111 pounds. If you would like to join in the fun, come to the open enrollment meeting on September 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in WD 302. The program and payment structure will be explained at the meeting!
Human Performance Center newsletter online nowThe HPC has the September issue of Health & Fitness News online now where you can read articles about the health benefits of hiking, preventing back pain, the exercise of the month, and events for September on campus. Check it out!


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With its pumping soundtrack, slick graphics and superb blend of high octane racing and powerful weaponry, Wipeout XL is a true classic of the racing genre that still holds its own today. The game is the sequel to the original Wipeout and is set 100 years later with competitors now participating in a faster, deadlier version of the anti-gravity racing league. The formula changed little between the two games, with players still controlling ultra-fast hovercraft in a series of ever more challenging league races across a variety mind boggling courses. However, this time around, weapons were introduced, adding a new tactical element to racing, while the graphics also saw a major improvement. Courses were more innovative and exciting and new craft and teams were brought in. Wipeout is also notable for its futuristic soundtrack, which featured the music of The Prodigy, The Chemical Bros. and Underworld to create a seriously cool atmosphere. A key feature of any racing game is the controls, and in this respect Wipeout does not disappoint. They are highly responsive and allow great drivers to pull of some cunning moves, whipping around tight turns at top speed. Fast, furious and graphically stunning, this is future racing at its best.
One of the best futuristic racing games
A continuation from Wipeout from 1995, This game is very fast, very dynamic, very exciting and extremely fun. Probably one of the best futuristic racing games ever and it reminds me a lot of games like Plane Crazy and Megarace 2. The whole games is like a big needle full of adrenaline heading straight to your veins. And that is before the whole destroying of cars begins. The cars that are available are all slick, cool and very, very fast. The controls are very responsive and listen to your every whim quickly and appropriately, and there are a lot of neat tricks that can be taught for better and faster performance. The tracks are designed with extreme detail and care, up to the last curve. They are difficult and challenging, so the game is not for the novice racer. The gameplay is absolutely fantastic and the soundtrack very appropriate for the futuristic racing mood. Seriously, you are still reading this? Go and play the game! You won't regret it.

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How Will the Japan Earthquake Affect the U.S. Economy?
Companies that export goods and services to Japan will not necessarily be badly hurt. U.S. goods exported to Japan totaled $51 billion in 2009, according to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
The top exports to Japan were optical equipment, aircraft, machinery, and cereal. Japan's need for machinery and cereal may rise -- at least short term -- as the country rebuilds infrastructure and deals with food shortages.
Japan may also be badly hurt as foreign investment falls on concerns about risks. There will be a migration from Japanese equities and bonds. Some of this capital may seek the safe haven of the U.S. equity markets and treasuries. The value of American stocks could actually rise for a time. This could be particularly true for shares of companies that have powerful and direct competition in Japan, like Caterpillar (CAT) and Eastman Kodak (EK).
There is also likely to be upward pressure on the prices of consumer electronics in the U.S. due to shortages of components made in Japan, such as flash memory. There may also be disruptions in the supply of parts for devices like the Apple (AAPL) iPhone and iPad.
Expectations that production problems for such a major U.S. trade partner as Japan would benefit American companies may not be met.


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Next week, Melissa is hosting, so be sure to take note of your moments during the coming week and share next Thursday.
"He said: I am but one small instrument. Do you remember that?"
-- Jimmy Eat World, Goodbye Sky Harbor
It must have been a particularly hard year for a single mom raising two little girls.
I don't remember much, but I remember dumping out the change bank my mom had so we could buy a gallon of milk at the store.
And I remember eating dinner at my grandparent's house quite often.
I don't think I realized quite the hard line my mom was towing, though, until a chilly night in December just before Christmas.
I heard knocking on the door.
I remember a blur of coats, hats, gloves and scarves decorating our pastor's body as well as his wife's swift hands unloading boxes of food onto our counters and into the refrigerator. I remember grateful words, embraces of thankfulness and a genuine spirit of love. And I remember warmth enveloping me and relief swelling inside my concerned heart.
But I don't remember much else -- what was in the boxes or how many boxes they brought or specific words. I just remember feeling cared for and safe and secure when they set those gifts -- those boxes packed with food -- on the table.
As I've been thinking about how John and I can make our Thanksgiving celebration more than just a time of a feasting and expressing knee-deep gratitude, my mind has gone back to that night when I was a little girl in grade school.
I often call it my sticky-chewing gum moment because just like a piece of sticky chewing gum sticks on the sole of your shoe and reminds you its there with every step, this moment has stuck with me.
My mom and I talk about that night every so often.
She always says she doesn't remember us being that poor, having that little.
Last time we spoke about that evening, she reminded me about what we did with half of the food in that box.
We took it to her friend, a single mom of two little girls, as well.
My mom recalled thinking, "Now, Hope*, she's really in a tight place. She really needs some of this."
My mom reminded me of this to illustrate her point that we still had more than some people and we were not on the verge of starving to death.
However, the image of her selfless giving, her understanding that God always, continually provides, it sparks a little fire inside of my mind, burning slowing.
I shared the full story of this memory aloud the first time tonight with people other than my mom -- including the part about my mom giving half of the food to Hope and her girls.
And that tiny little fire, lit inside of my brain months during the latest conversation with my mom a few months ago turns into a burning flame.
And I know.
I just know how we're going to make this Thanksgiving a true time of worship, a true time of gratitude, a true time of serving.
Because even though it's been nearly 20 years after these little little, shaping moments happened, I know there is another Hope out there now. I know she's struggling. I know we can help in the very temporary sense of the word as well as the long-term.
While I know a box packed with a Thanksgiving dinner will only provide a couple of meals, and perhaps buying the food for the dinner and taking the meal to that family may not even leave an impression on my boys' hearts right now because we give out of abundance, I also know there's a chance that such a tiny moment might become the sticky chewing gum on the bottom of some other little one's soul.
I know I am but one small instrument, John is another and G is yet another and Baby E is yet another.
And perhaps that's the best way to impress on their hearts during our season of Thanksgiving -- that, together, in our gratitude, we form a symphony.
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"Queens Park beauty!" Newly built 3-4 bedroom + den family home surrounded by other fine homes in the heart of the park. As you enter you will be impressed by the quality of finishings: featuring Engineered hardwood floors, high ceilings,and open floor plan concept, custom built kitchen cabinets with quartz countertops, Dacor stainless steel appliances, solid core doors, heritage glass knobs, extensive craftsman moldings throughout, heated bathroom floors, built in vacuum, organizers in all closets, master bedroom with large ensuite and walk in closet, instant on demand hot water system, screens for all the windows. The back yard is tastefully fenced and landscaped and offers a private patio. Garage included in overall sq/ft.


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Filled with local celebrities, loads of blue and white confetti and of course, jugglers, the UConn Women's Basketball team will be celebrating its seventh NCAA National Championship win with a victory parade and rally on Sunday, April 18 in downtown Hartford.
The parade will begin at 3 p.m. at the State Capitol and follow Trinity Street, Jewell Street, Gold Street and Capitol Avenue. The rally will immediately follow the parade at the north steps of the Capitol building.
Gov. M. Jodi Rell, UConn's Hall of Fame Coach Geno Auriemma and President Michael J. Hogan are all set to speak at the rally.
UConn Husky and 2010 ESPN The Magazine's Academic All-American of the Year, Maya Moore, will also be addressing the crowd.
Moore is an individualized major with a 3.70 GPA and was named MVP in the winning game against Stanford that capped two perfect seasons for the UConn women.
Beauty, brains and basketball skills, you go girl!
Traveling atop of a double-decker bus, the team will be joined by the usual marching bands, music and obviously tons of fans. New to this year's parade are stilt walkers and jugglers balancing basketballs.
UConn's Pep Band and cheerleaders will also be providing pre-rally entertainment at this must-see event.
Prior to the start of the parade, the Huskies will play an exhibition scrimmage against the USA Basketball Select Team at 12:30 p.m. at the XL Center in downtown Hartford.
Seating will be general admission and all tickets are $10. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and in-person at the XL Center box office.


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I had hoped to spend the Christmas Season posting a wonderful hymn about the Incarnation of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Although I will continue to do so, the recent Islamic terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino have convinced me to deviate from this joyful thread.
The Islamic terrorist attack in San Bernardino on December 2 was both evil and horrific. The husband and wife perpetrators cold-bloodily chose to systematically kill people whom the knew personally and who had shown them kindness. They clearly intended to go on killing Americans until they were stopped by force.
The radical progressive ideologues who dominate our media and politics immediately jumped into action, mocking prayer, blaming the United States, pushing their political agenda and worrying the most about a possible (but seemingly never actually happening) backlash against Muslims.
If you are worshiping in a Mainline Protestant denomination, the loudest and most aggressive responding voices will likely be pushing a peculiar form of pacifism that simultaneously excuses / justifies violence by Islamic terrorists (among others) while demanding that our society do nothing to defend itself. Many Christians will be cowed into silence by these arguments because of the oft repeated falsehood that Jesus Christ is a pacifist. This argument has power only because of a successful campaign that has turned "Jesus Christ" into nothing other than an avatar for radical progressive beliefs.
This blog has never been about commenting on current events while they are occurring. Therefore, I will not spend this Christmas season generating commentary on the horrible events that are playing out in the world. However, come the new year I will take up the issue of Christian pacifism at length.


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Amy Janzwood is a PhD Candidate in Political Science and Environmental Studies at the University of Toronto. Her research broadly investigates how civil society actors interact with state and non-state actors in key areas of the political economy like energy, climate change, and trade. In her doctoral research — supervised by Dr. Steven Bernstein and Dr. Kate Neville — she studies the governance, evolution and outcomes of contested energy infrastructure projects in Canada. The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Canada Graduate Scholarship supports this research. As a Research Associate at the Environmental Governance Lab, Amy analyzes the extent to which interventions that target corporations – such as carbon disclosure and carbon pricing – provide pathways to decarbonization.
Amy's research has been published by academic outlets like Global Justice and the Journal of World Trade, as well as by think tanks and non-profit organizations like the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), Global Policy (GP) Opinion, Canadian International Council (CIC), Council of Canadians, and the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI). Amy holds a Master's of Arts in Global Governance from the Balsillie School of International Affairs.
For recent publications and updates visit her website.


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Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Lafayette, IN
1. What is your parish of origin?
I was born and raised in the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Lafayette, Indiana.
2. What were the largest influences in your discernment?
There are many influences in my discernment to the holy Priesthood. I would, nevertheless, have to start with the perpetual pull that I have on my heart for Priesthood. This 'pull' or 'tug' on my heart has given me a deep desire to serve the Church through this absolutely necessary vocation. So, first and foremost, the perpetual 'tug' on my heart that has been given to me by the Lord is my largest influence to my discernment.
Another large influence in my discernment has been my love of the Church. I love everything about the Church. I love the people. I love the Mass. I love the Sacraments. I want to spend all of my days in service to the Church, and spend all of my hours bringing people into union with the Bride of Christ. The sacramental life that a priest administers is the grace that allows the People of God to live a Christian life. I feel a deep desire to bring people the Sacraments and expose this to the sacramental life.
3. What programs, events, parish groups, etc. impacted your discernment?
Many programs, events, parish groups, etc. impacted my discernment, but none so much as the Knights of the Holy Temple. Through the grace of God, I, along with seven other young men, started a chapter of the Knights of the Holy Temple at the Cathedral in 2005. During my high school years in the Knights, I was able to grow in many ways. I was able to develop my leadership skills. I was able to grow spiritually through a close proximity to the Eucharist during the Mass, as the Knight's primary duty is to serve at the Mass. Among other things, I was also able to discern that I would want to spend my life this way – in service to others and in bringing others to Christ.
On top of the Knights, I have also had the privilege of sponsoring two men to Confirmation, and three men in the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation) process. Through my experiences with these great friends of mine, I was able to grow in many ways, where an increase in prayer was my most profound growth. The people I sponsored taught me a lot about my abilities; they deepened my desire to service, and they helped me to understand, to a fuller extent, my desire to bring people into the Church.
Through prayer, the guidance of others and my experiences within ministries of the Church, the Lord is guiding me into my vocation: a vocation to His Holy Priesthood. Please pray for me as I continue this journey in seminary.
4. What Priests were influential and why?
There have been many priests in my life that have been very influential to my discernment to Priesthood – for the sake of time, I cannot mention them all. With that said, the first Priest that was influential in my discernment was Fr. Timothy Alkire. While in school at St. Boniface, I was able to grow close to him. He showed me that Priesthood is a joyful and good life. That example still reverberates with me to this day. The next Priest that has had a significant influence in my discernment has been Fr. Brian Doerr. I met Fr. Brian at my oldest sister's wedding, and I got to know him very well when I was in the Knights of the Holy Temple at the Cathedral. I have received a lot of support in my discernment through him. As a matter of fact, he is the first priest to mention the idea that I might have a vocation to the holy Priesthood. The next priest that has had a significant influence on my discernment is Fr. Christopher Shocklee. During my early years of college at Purdue, Fr. Shocklee would talk to me – in person, on Facebook, on the phone, etc. – and support me in my discernment of the holy Priesthood. He continues to be there for me, as I will occasionally ask him to help me solve a philosophical or moral conundrum. The final priest that has had a significant impact on my discernment is Fr. Jeffrey Martin. His faith has always been an example to me of absolute trust in the Lord. He has helped me through a lot, and I really appreciate all of his support as he has helped me through the application process of applying for seminary. Thank you, Lord, for bringing these great men into my life!
Count on our prayers, John!


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I don't draw in my sketchbook nearly enough, so I took a break and just sketched a little bit one day.
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Friday, April 29, 2016
Honck & Korey
These two were done much more quickly.
Honck is a very enthusiastic alcoholic who loves to party. They are very carefree and always running around and they really know how to have fun. Honck is the CrY family jester who often provides entertainment for the family parties.
Korey is a fox who lives inside of a water bubble. She loves to swim and play water sports. She is always very active and bouncing around in her bubble of water. Korey is more of a loner and doesn't really socialize very often.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Nays Comic Fun Time
So the other night, me and my brother decided to have a throw-back to old activities we used to do. So since we had been listening to old cassette tapes that we recorded, we opened up an old notebook from like 2003 and had to do something related to whatever page it was opened to. It was an old comic that The Nays made in like Frank Lady World, so what we did was made a new comic that had to revolve around those old characters that The Nays created. Since it was just his Nays who did that comic, they were the ones who got to choose which of my Nays made this comic. This was honestly a lot more fun than I thought it would be. Even though the comic literally makes no sense with a new character being released every panel, we laughed a lot while making them and it was a lot of fun.
These were the comic pages I made!
And then these are photos of the original characters (all drawn by Steve Rakar like 10 years ago).
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Dr Birdonics & Beth
Both of these were originally designed by my brother, so it was fun to re-imagine them in my own style and slightly redesign parts of them.
Dr Birdonics is a doctor-in-training who hopes to be a master doctor in time. He works on the medical team in Tag World, and although he is very clumsy, he is dedicated to improving. Dr Birdonics loves talking with his patients, and getting involved in hopes that we will eagerly be able to help out, wherever necessary.
Beth is a very healthy and active woman, especially considering her age. She loves milk, and always carries extras with her, usually to use in battle and dump on her opponents as a distraction. Beth is very trusting of Hoedown Fox, and believes that he will lead a peacefully world where her and her family can live happily.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Character Doodles
Monday, April 25, 2016
Molly & Regent Pin Pin
More daily characters!
Molly is a laid-back bartender who loves juicy gossip, so she works mostly during the daytime. She often starts new rumors, or spreads existing ones based upon stuff that she hears from her customers. Molly is pretty chill, but she can get pretty sassy, especially with strangers. She is always nosing her way into everyone's business, and knows where all of her regulars spend their time when they're not there.
Regent Pin Pin is extremely trusting, even if it is not the logical decision. He rules over the Pintos, and attempts to rule based on what he believes is best for his people, rather than what they really want. He ends up trusting Divroga much more than he should, and ends up getting very close to him, and his views are extremely manipulated. Regent Pin Pin begins to care about his people and realize what is best for them, but it is a little too late...
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Experimenting with Styles
Here are some recent things I've done.
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Elftress & Shinneas
Both of these characters have Mohawks (sorta). But this is my first time drawing this design for Elftress, so I'm not entirely sure if this is what his final design is. I tried to flesh him out more than my usual daily characters, because he is a main character that I had not had a final design for yet.
Elftress is a very powerful World Leader who has the ability to seal creatures away using his tuba. His tuba is able to injure opponents' eardrums when playing specific tones through sound waves. Elftress runs Outlaw Bar, which doubles as a weapon shop. Once his World became much larger and populated, he is forced to give some of his ownership up to his partner Kouketsu. Elftress has many apprentices, including his two younger brothers Elfno and Elftair.
Shinneas is a gangster from North City who makes his way to North Harbor to get revenge on the Saku family. Since Jaboo and Cassie pulverized his boss, he attempts to get his revenge by breaking into their house and catching them by surprise. He is the new leader of his gang, the Silent Snakes, after his leader is gone. Shinneas runs things differently and is much more forceful. He aims for committing as much crime as possible and placing the blame on other rival gangs, so they can stay in the shadows and away from surveillance.
Friday, April 22, 2016
Sarah Concept Art
A week or so ago, I had my portfolio reviewed and it made me start to reflect on a few things regarding the direction I am taking my art in. I decided to try something new and step out of my comfort zone for this one.
And the process!
I started with a basic gestural sketch to get down the pose.
And then I went ahead and detailed in the costume.
I used the sketch as a base, and then blocked in the colors.
I started placing in the basic shading using a hard brush.
Then I started to flesh out the background a little more.
I softened the shading a bit and smoothed things out.
And then I made some finishing touches to the background.
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Stigly & Dact
Some characters that were introduced semi-recently in regards to which Eventure.
Stigly is a very polite young boy who enjoys helping others. His catchphrase is "Um... excuse me!" since he is always politely saying that before he speaks. He is very active and knows the train routes very well in Mr Dude World. Stigly is a very considerate young man who is always thinking about others.
Dact is a rogue bird from the southern part of Tag World who does very sketchy work. He is one of Geot's assistants who does whatever he says. Dact is a follower who always follows what his group is doing. Although, his background as a thief is what makes him so valuable to the group. He is able to sneakily steal information from their enemies, and use it against them for his dirty work.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Spring Break Camp Life Drawings
While I was at Spring Camp, I had some time to do some life drawing sketches. These were all done in the Cleveland Airport and during our staff dinner at Buca.
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Jaysin & Solty
So now that I'm back from Spring Break Camp, that means my daily characters are back!
Jaysin is a wanted criminal from TGWTLT World, who enjoys breaking the law. He has been convicted of theft, breaking & entering, and assaulting an elderly woman all within a week, which is why Ginko sends the White Cloaks all the way to PS World to arrest him. Jaysin generally doesn't care about other people, so he's mostly a loner. Something went terribly wrong in his past, which is why he enjoys causing harm to others so much. Though he looks tough, he is actually quite cowardly when being chased or caught in the act.
Solty is one of the lead members of the Beauties Club, and is extremely concerned with her looks. Because her cousin Rith is the leader, she is placed very highly in the club, and is one of the members who chooses whether or not someone is beautiful enough to join. Her laugh sounds like it is mocking others, but she does not always mean it that way. Solty has a reserved sense of humor, so she often fakes laughs whenever she needs to fit in.
Solty is one of the lead members of the Beauties Club, and is extremely concerned with her looks. Because her cousin Rith is the leader, she is placed very highly in the club, and is one of the members who chooses whether or not someone is beautiful enough to join. Her laugh sounds like it is mocking others, but she does not always mean it that way. Solty has a reserved sense of humor, so she often fakes laughs whenever she needs to fit in.
Monday, April 18, 2016
Sketches on the Plane
I ended up drawing a lot more in my sketchbook during my trip to Santa Clara. A lot of these were actually drawn on the plane ride there. But then I did a few of them also before bed. I also started drawing whatever came to mind while listening to music for some of these.
Sunday, April 17, 2016
Back from Spring Break Camp!
So this past week, I taught little kids how to use Photoshop at the iD Tech Mini Spring Break Camp! It was a lot of fun and I had some really awesome kids. Each day I had 40 minutes for a break during their time at the Maker Station, so I managed to doodle these during those times. The kids were always super excited to see these sketches, regardless of how little effort/time I put into them.
The first day, I doodled Doge.
Then I drew Gair.
And then since it was Hawaiian day at camp, I drew Pubby wearing Hawaiian wear. Even if this is incredibly out of character for him.
And then I had about 5 minutes or less and doodled Mar. For some reason the kids thought she was Greek, so I dunno, haha.
And I had the opportunity to visit iD Tech's corporate office while I was there. And in addition, I got to sign the wall there!
And these are tons of photos with my new friends/family!
And lastly, some souvenirs from the kids at camp this week!
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This morning a Greenshank briefly joined the Dunlin and Garganey on the Slurry Lagoon. A Peregrine caused panic amongst the feral pigeons and Carrion Crows, and two male Cuckoos were around the Gravel and Deep Pits. Good numbers of warblers were counted and one or two Yellow Wagtails flew across the site. PS.
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Greenshank – 2nd May
Wildlife Seeker – August 2010
As August was a wildlife seeker trip I searched the internet to see what was around. As there was nothing really exciting it was decided that we went to Norfolk.
Five of us left in one car and we reached Cley at about 10.30 am. We made our way to Salthouse beach car park and spent the next three-quarters of an hour sitting below the dunes – out of the wind – doing a bit of sea watching. Gannets were going south in variable numbers. There were the usual gulls and a few waders passing by. A small flock of Common Scoter were seen off shore. It was hoped that there might be Shearwaters and Skuas moving through. The only skua species we saw was so far out we couldn't identify it.
We decided we would head for Titchwell; at least we could sit in a hide out of the wind.
Alas – it was not to be. We were almost in Stiffkey when the car we were in broke down.
While we were waiting for the breakdown truck Marsh Harrier was seen.
We arrived back in Nottingham at about 3.00pm so a few of us decided to call at the Lagoons for a couple of hours. While there we added Red Admiral and Speckled Wood to our trip tally.
Total trip records (2009 in brackets)
Birds 168 (148) Mammals 12 (6) Butterflies 23 (15) Dragonflies 7 (3) Others 7 (1)
Birds and Butterflies
Otmoor and Bernwood 2010
After picking up Brian, Norman and Steve we set off on the first of our two Wildlife Seeker trips. As there was nothing exceptional around, I set off down the motorway to Oxfordshire and to the first of two new sites for the NWG trips.
The first site was RSPB Otmoor. We arrived with the sun shinning and within minutes Steve heard a Turtle Dove. As we walked up the track towards the feeding station we noticed that the path verges were full of butterflies – Common Blue, Small and Green-veined Whites, Meadow Brown and Gatekeeper. The bird list was growing slowly with the commoner birds.
There were dragonflies all round but unfortunately we were unable to identify them except for Ruddy Darter. We continue along the nature trail calling into the new hide then up to the viewing screens. Along the way two Kestrel were seen sitting on the fence posts. After about five minutes at the viewing screen we added Green and Wood Sandpiper to the growing bird list. Two eclipsed Garganey were also seen.
Between the two viewing screens we were amazed at the numbers of Common Blue butterflies on the Thistles. There were in excess of 1500 – every flower head had a butterfly on it. I had never seen anything like it. It was a photographer's dream – if they would sit still.
On the way back towards the car park Brian commented that I had promised him Hobby. At the screen one and possibly two were seen but very distantly. A little later Turtle Dove was heard again and we all had good views thanks to Steve who found it sitting in a dead tree. We also had one on the path in front of us on the way back to the car. Red Kite was numerous with eight seen on the site but the best but most unexpected bird of the day was yet to come. As we approached the feeding station a small flock of birds rose into the air calling. Steve and Norman identified them immediately as Common Crossbill – 27 of them. There had been an irruption of them nationally in the past week with sightings from Northern Scotland to Kent but nobody had expected to see them in Oxfordshire.
As we had lunch in the car park we had a Hobby fly over the cars to every ones delight.
With the daily bird tally standing at 53 and the butterflies at 9, we set off to the second site of the day – Bernwood Forest and Meadow – another new site for us.
Having told the others that this was a good butterfly site, I was a little apprehensive as the sun had gone in although it was still quite warm. It was then that Marsh Tit was heard, being the only bird at this site that was added to the daily list.
As the sun broke through and the others were watching a Silver-washed Fritillary I saw a Weasel run across the path. We turning out of the wood and into the meadow and were greeted to three of four Marbled White butterflies. A little further on we saw a small group of Small Skippers but try as we did we couldn't turn them into Essex Skippers!
We left the meadow returning to the wood. The sun was shinning through onto a path of bramble were we did manage to see one Essex Skipper – the black tips of the antennae showing very clearly. We meet a couple who told us were we could see Purple Emperor and White Admiral so we set of in search of them. Stopping at a crossroads, Brian spotted two Fallow Deer on the path in front of us about 200 yards away. Crossing the path was an army of Wood Ants making their way from their huge mound of a nest to their feeding areas. Brian pointed out how lucky we were as, if this had been Africa or South America we would have to have waited for them to pass as you would not have dared to have tried to pass them. As we continued we were seeing Silver-washed Fritillary, Specked Wood and the common butterflies but not the ones we wanted. We were almost at the point of giving up when a Red Admiral was spotted, the only one of the day. Soon after a White Admiral was seen but there was no sign of Purple Emperor. Ringlets were seen taking the daily butterfly tally to 17 of which 13 were new to the yearly list.
As we sat in the car park having a cuppa, a Silver-washed Fritillary gave Brian a good opportunity to get a photo.
The daily bird tally was 54.
The yearly trip totals are (with 2009 in brackets): Birds – 166 (141): Butterflies – 22 (14):
Mammals – 11 (5): Dragonflies – 6 (1): Others – 7 (0).
Sun Hats and Sun Cream
Padley Gorge – May 2010
On what was to be the hottest day of the year so far, Deryck, Jackie and I left Nottingham at about 0730 to meet Brian, Norman and Steve in Baslow, Derbyshire. While we waited a Garden Warbler was singing near the stream. We looked for Dipper, as this was a spot I used to see them regularly but not today.
We moved off to our first stop at Padley Gorge. We parked up, dosed up with sun cream and donned our sun hats then set off down the Gorge. Our target birds being Spotted and Pied Flycatcher and Common Redstart. It wasn't long before Redstart was heard but not seen. Continuing down the path we soon had views of 2 pair of Redstart at two nest boxes, close to each other. A few yards on down the path we were soon enjoying views of Pied Flycatchers, again at a nest box. A few of the group went a little further down the Gorge to see if they could connect with Wood Warbler but to no avail. Cuckoo could be heard calling all round but not seen. We had good views of a Nuthatch, a Treecreeper and a Great Spotted Woodpecker. With the weather so warm there were Wood Ants all along the woodland path. Also seen were Small & Green-veined White Butterflies along with Orange Tip and Peacock. We returned to the cars, the day trip list now standing at 22 birds, 2 mammals and 4 butterfly.
We moved on about a mile to Surprise View Car Park were after a coffee break we moved onto the open moor for the first time. Here we added Tree Pipit and Carrion Crow to the day list along with a fleeting glimpse of a Green Hairstreak butterfly.
We moved on again, this time to Stanage Edge, taking a slow walk up to the edge over the open moorland. On the way we could hear a Reed Bunting calling from a gully and Curlew were heard across the moor. As we approached the Edge brilliant views of Green Hairstreak were obtained and photographed. Then the next target bird was spotted sat on a rock – a male Ring Ouzel. 3 males and a female were seen before we left the Edge. A Buzzard was seen being mobbed by Curlew.
Wearily and hot we returned to the cars to move on the Cutthroat Bridge, near the Ladybower Dams were we stopped for lunch.
After a refreshing break, another load of sun cream applied we set out on what I believed to be a steady walk around the moors. I had done a similar walk about 10 years ago and had found it very pleasant. Oh how the memory fades! The path we took was not the path I had taking all those years earlier. We were however rewarded with fine views of a Whinchat. A little further on we entered the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust reserve – Ladybower Wood. The track here was very rugged but again we were rewarded with the first sighting, on our trips, of a Grizzled Skipper. These are tiny butterflies, about 22 – 26 cms
(about 1 inch or less)that can easily be over-looked. (See article – Dingy and Grizzled Skipper) Three more were found a little further on along with a Small Copper. While in the wood a peregrine glided over the treetops.
We continued on the path past the rear of The Ladybower Inn were Jackie had a visit from a strange little creature on her camera case that Brian and Norman did their best to photograph. Jackie and I later identified it as a House Longhorn. Also in this area were a few Rose Chaffers.
While going through a conifer plantation we had views of Siskin and Goldcrest.
The path seemed to go on and on, out of the trees and on to the open moor, getting steeper all the time. We were all shattered on getting to the top but here we were rewarded with fine views of Red Grouse and two chicks. After a well-earned rest we continued down hill on a well-worn path towards the cars. On the way down Stonechat were heard but we could not locate them.
Although it had been a very hot and tiring day, all agreed that it had been worth the effort with good views of the surrounding countryside and some wonderful wildlife.
I would like to thank Neil Matthew for providing us with such a good itinerary.
The yearly trip lists now stand at: – Birds – 145 (117) : Butterflies – 8 (10)
Mammals – 6 (5) : Dragonflies – 0 (0) : Others – 3 (0)
2009 in brackets.
Lincolnshire 2010
After having picked up various passengers the two cars left Nottingham at about 8.15 am and we made our way to Whisby Nature Park near Lincoln for 9.15 am were we met up with Jack Driver. The early rain that fell on Nottinghamshire was now falling on Lincolnshire so we donned our waterproofs and set off to find our target bird of the day – Nightingale.
According to the sightings board there were six singing males on the site. Looking on the nearest lake Pete found a pair of Little Ringed Plovers changing over nest duties while in the background a Nightingale was singing. A Sparrowhawk shot past the group so fast that not all of us managed to see it. We looked for the singing Nightingale without success so it was decided to go to the area where I had seen them on previous visits.
Having turned the corner at the northern end of Coot Lake we were deafened as one was singing very close to the path and it wasn't long before Pete had found it. What a stunning bird – in full view. The problem was that not all the group had seen it and nobody had brought a camera as it was thought that they would only be heard and not seen.
We moved on, hearing three or four more before Pete again located one competing with a very high pitched Grasshopper Warbler, that not all the group could hear, and a Garden Warbler. The Nightingale was about 50 metres away over the railway. After watching the Nightingale I decided that I would leave the group and see if I could see or hear the Grasshopper Warbler on my own. I managed, after a few minutes, to get a short snatch of its song before the Nightingale drowned it out again. We made our way back to the car park, the sun shining now. Three Nightingale were seen with at least a further five heard.
With the trip list now standing at 26 we said our goodbyes to Jack Driver and made our way to RSPB Frampton near Boston, seeing Red-legged Partridge and Hare on the way.
The first birds seen at Frampton were a pair of Black Swans, obviously escaped from a collection but seemed to be doing well in the wild. We were surprised to see that the Brent Geese were still in the area as we had expected them to have gone to their breeding grounds by now. After a break for lunch and a cuppa we set off down the path towards the hides. On a small tree a Corn Bunting was singing while a Whimbrel was seen to land on the wet meadow. Steve spotted a Stoat as it ran from the meadow and over the road – our second mammal of the day. As it tried to rain again we made our way towards the first hide but stopped again as a photogenic Corn Bunting sat on a post for us. As we were about to go into the hide several Twite were seen on the wires. In all we counted 15. We were told that during the winter there were several hundred on the reserve. Also seen from the hide were two White Wagtail, Ruff and Black-tailed Godwit. Meadow Pits were singing as we left the hide to go back to the cars. Jackie spotted a female Wheatear on a fence post. From the car park I looked at the Barn Owl box through my binoculars and thought I saw part of the face of the Barn Owl. Sure enough as soon as a telescope was trained on the box the head of the bird could be seen. We were doing well as we had seen 63 species on the day.
We made our way north of Boston to Freiston RSPB reserve. Upon arriving we noticed a Pale-bellied Brent Goose in among the Dark-bellied. Although only a sub-species I would not be surprised if it is not split in a few years time to be a species in its own right.
We made our way to the sea wall as high tide was due at about 4.00 pm. The tide didn't cover the marsh but birds were being moved all the while giving reasonable views of Knot, Eider, Curlew and Grey Plover. A Peregrine was seen as were two Fulmar. Near the car park the fields were scanned and Jackie spotted a fairly distant Yellow Wagtail.
Overall 81 bird species were seen taking the year's list to 137 compared with 102 this time last year. The mammal list is at 6 (5 in 2009). Only one butterfly has been seen that of a Large White. This time last year 8 had been seen.
Goosander – 28th December
The Ouse Dyke has lost its Little Egrets for the time being, but a nice male Brambling was in the hedge alondside it this morning. There were still lots of winter thrushes about, mostly Redwings and Blackbirds with just a few Fieldfares. On the river were some Goldeneyes and then two immature male and a female Goosander swam into view. A Willow Tit was noted along the Lower Path. The Slurry Lagoon and Deep Pit are still frozen but there is little sign of snow on the ground now. PS/AE.
Woodcock – 26th December
The Ouse Dyke is still giving sanctuary to three Little Egrets and two Kingfishers were seen chasing one another. The Slurry Lagoon and Deep Pits are still completely frozen but the Mute Swans and Coots have managed to keep a corner of the Large Gravel Pit free from ice. A Woodcock was seen flying along the inside of the Deep Pit bank and then landing in an open spot to search for food. Shortly afterwards a Peregrine was seen flying up to a pylon where it dislodged one that was already there which flew away carrying a small bird. There were two adult male and an immature male Goldeneyes on the river. PS/AE.
Goosander – 19th December
It was very cold this morning and the Little Egrets and Herons were back at the Ouse Dyke. There were eight Little Egrets seen eventually. On the river there was a splendid male Goosander with two equally splendid male Goldeneyes, and a Redshank was feeding in the cattle wade. On the inside bank of the Deep Pit a male Weasel was watched for about ten minutes, as it scampered up and down the slope trying to pick up a scent. PS.
Brambling – 17th December
The Ouse Dyke is loosing its attraction to fishing birds now and only two Little Egrets were seen this afternoon, with two Herons and a Kingfisher. There were five Bramblings in the bushes on the north bank of the Slurry Lagoon and some were heard calling by the Haven. PS.
Bird Count Day – 12th December
This morning, on the bird count, there were six Little Egrets in the Ouse Dyke. Three Bramblings were heard as they flew over, as well as a Curlew and a Redshank. Two Goosander were seen and the Peregrine flew up to its favoured perch on a pylon. PS.


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I think snipers are good alternative to hero units, I myself don't even have any, and it could be forever until I do.That is why I choose snipers to be in my tents. They shoot very far and through enemies. If you distract enemies long enough up front in your base, by the time they get to your choke point. You'll have a nice army of sniper just slaughtering these guys. I'll leave a nice video of mine below.
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snipers (and hero snipers) are very effective in AI defense, though in pvp they are highly vulnerable to several attack cards, and with a large tent time any casualties can be devastating. but yes, keeping snipers behind your buildings is the way to go.
try to distract the enemy troops in front for a good 5 mins before they get to your choke point. by the time they get there, theres a good army of 5-6 snipers + sniper towers waiting for them. be careful though, snipers can tear through units but if there is too many they will get overrun. try to distract them with perks or take a few down before they get to the choke point as well. hope this helps!
ChairJockey commented02-15-2016, 05:56 AMEditing a commentyeah thats pretty much the sum of what iv been doing with my sharp shooters, iv got 4 sniper towers and a bunker at my choke point, 1 of the towers and bunkers are way in front and they take most of the aggro until they are destroyed, long enough to get 2-3 waves of sharp shooters before they go down.
luckily i managed to break the 30 minute point a few days ago so im curious to see how well my base will perform once the superman bug is fixed, so i wont have to waste as many specials early on to chain stun and damage the bugged machine gunners.
I bought snipers and tried your load out. Problem for me in CPU Defense is that one damn rocket launcher dude will break free and unload a rocket and kill 3 snipers and then I'm at the mercy of waiting almost 2 min for another spawn and then by then my sandbags could be destroyed leaving them wandering. They work great for the first 8 min after that my barbed wire is gone. It is interesting as the snipers in my opinion are stronger than the Sharpshooters even though the stats are the same but sharpshooter cool down is like 10 sec less. Tried both setups and snipers were better
ChairJockey commented02-14-2016, 09:16 PMEditing a commentsharp shooters do less damage per shot but fire 4 times, so effectively i think they are better.
my defense usually ends when a superman machine gunner wades through all my fire and obliterates all 6-9 of my sharpshooters, or they decide to give up on life and have 4-5 of them randomly decide to leave cover and go venture into suicide.
the main thing with snipers is you want them to just be barely at max range for your choke point, which means you can keep your other buildings farther ahead of your snipers to hopefully eat any aggro of thigns that get to close, especially the OP rocketeers and their near perfect accuracy 1 shot of death any troop in a decent aoe that they are lol... well at least they dont have the superman bug like the machine gunners do.


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What is the Bike Count Data Clearinghouse?
The Bike Count Data Clearinghouse was initially developed by the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies in 2014 to provide quick,
easy to find, and free access to bicycle volume counts throughout Los Angeles County. This effort provided a platform for anyone to access counts for planning, policy, outreach or analysis purposes as well as one
place for people to upload counts as they are conducted.
The goal of this collaborative effort is to streamline and enhance the use of count data in transportation planning and policy. As a part of this project, the Southern California Association of Governments, along
with partners at LA Metro, UCLA ITS and other project partners developed a bicycle count training manual and other related reports found on this page.
A new version of the Bicycle Count Data Clearinghouse is currently being developed by SCAG. We will update this page when the new version is available.
For questions about the Clearinghouse or technical support, please contact us at email@example.com.
Related Project Documents
1) Conducting Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts: A Manual for Jurisdictions in Los Angeles County and Beyond
2) Recommended Count Form - Supervisor Form
3) Recommended Count Form - Tally Form
4) Literature Review
5) Bike Counts, Travel Demand Modeling, and Benefits Estimation: a White Paper
6) Union Station Bike Count Report


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So just recently when I decided to have my annual purse tidy out, I noticed the obscene amount of loyalty cards I have managed to collect.
From supermarkets to card shops, to eyebrow waxing and smoothies, there appears to be a loyalty card for almost everything. (And between my friends, family and I, we have them all!)
Concerned about my apparent loyalty card addiction, I asked some of friends and family to share with me their hoard.
The ultimate goal for a marketer is to engage and retain customers. As the name suggests, loyalty cards are a popular way for businesses/shops/services to encourage loyalty or repeat business. These card schemes are big business for the companies that operate them. Not only do they encourage repeat business by creating competitive offers and point systems, but they provide highly valuable data capture, including accurate and detailed information on the spending patterns of their core customers.
As customers, whether it's collecting stamps or points we all like to feel we are getting a good deal or even the odd reward or freebie. Just last week whilst shopping in Newcastle I redeemed a free smoothie – result! Why do freebies always taste better!?
However, if the frustration of having (like me!) a purse packed full of plastic is too much, there are new technologies being introduced to combat this. Apps such as Google Wallet and Apple Passbook will allow companies to mobilize their loyalty schemes. As we rely more and more on our technology, the demand for a mobile wallet has never been greater…


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FEBEA represents its members to the institutions of the European Union and other financial and political organizations. It plays a lobbying role with them to promote and raise awareness on the role of ethical finance. As such, it is regularly consulted on matters that concern the sector.
- COSME, an EU programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and SMEs;
- INTERREG, a programme to improve the implementation of regional development policies;
- EaSI, part of the new EU programme for Employment and Social Policy;
- HORIZON2020, the largest programme of research and innovation in the European Union that actively supports SMEs.
- EaSI Guarantee Instrument funded from the EaSI Programme and specifically dedicated to microfinance and social entrepreneurship;
- EuSEF, the European label for Funds targeting social entrepreneurship;
- SIA, Social Impact Accelerator, a fund managed by the EIF, which invests in social enterprises across Europe.
GECES: Group of Experts of the Commission on Social Economy
2015 saw the President of FEBEA successfully apply to becoming part of GECES, the Group of Experts of the Commission on Social Economy. The Communication on the Social Business Initiative states that "the Commission … shall … set up a consultative multi-stakeholder group on social business to examine the progress of the measures envisaged in this Communication… this group could be made up of representatives of the Member States, local authorities, social entrepreneurs' organisations, the banking and finance sector and the academic and university sector." The group (GECES) was therefore set up for six years (2012 – 2017), and will be consulted by the Commission on the development, setting-up and implementation of all the actions mentioned in the SBI, or further development of social entrepreneurship and social economy. At the moment, the GECES group is composed of 40 people.
In order to promote a "highly competitive social market economy", the Commission has placed social enterprises, social economy and social innovation at the heart of its concerns. This is in terms of both territorial cohesion and the search for new solutions to societal problems. They are key to boosting job creation and reinforcing social cohesion. Gender equality is a horizontal issue and so can be mentioned in this context.
The goal of GECES is to tackle certain issues, divided in thematic areas, and draft recommendations for the Commission. Given the role and expertise of Mr. Salviato and FEBEA, the working group in which he works is called Improving access to funding for social enterprises.
Geces report endorsed the 14th October 2016.
The GECES was renewed for the period 2018 - 2024 under the name of "Expert Group on Social Economy and Social Enterprises": our Vice-President Wlodzimierz Grudzinski is appointed as expert for the financial sector.
EESC: European Economic and Social Committee
In 2015 the Federation has been mentioned in the Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on the "Role of cooperative and savings banks in territorial cohesion - proposals for an adapted financial regulation framework", drafted by Mr. Trias Pinto. FEBEA was among the organisations that were consulted for the drafting the Opinion, and, thanks also to the contributions offered by some of its members, it was specifically mentioned in the text (art. 7.5), as a reference actor for ethical and transparent financing in Europe, in particular in the field of social economy.
Two events were organised in collaboration with our local members to promote the Opinion:
FEBEA is member of Social Economy Europe and collaborates with several other EU Networks in the field of social economy and ethical finance in Europe.


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The rare Chinese river dolphin has gone extinct, according to scientists who could not find a single one of the animals during a six-week search on China's Yangtze River.
The small, nearly blind white dolphin, also known as the baiji, was nicknamed "the goddess of the Yangtze."
"It's possible that we missed one or two animals [during the search], but we can say the baiji is functionally extinct," August Pfluger, a Swiss economist-turned-naturalist who financed the expedition, said in a telephone interview from Wuhan, China.
(See China map)
"If there are any baiji left in the river, they won't have any chance of survival."
If Pfluger's team is correct, the baiji will be the first large aquatic mammal to have gone extinct since hunting and overfishing killed off the Caribbean monk seal in the 1950s.
Yangtze Dams, Ship Traffic to Blame?
The delicate dolphin, which dates back 20 million years, was found only in China's longest river, the Yangtze.
Using high-tech optical instruments and underwater microphones on two research vessels, the international team of 30 scientists and crew scoured almost 2,175 miles (3,500 kilometers) of the river, from Yichang near the Three Gorges Dam to Shanghai, for any signs of the dolphin.
"When we started, we were really optimistic about finding them, but as each day went by it became increasingly clear that there are no baiji left," Pfluger said.
The dolphin's population had plummeted from about 400 in the late 1980s to less than 100 in the mid-1990s.
The last search for the animal, in 1997, yielded 13 sightings. One fisher claimed to have seen a baiji in September 2004.


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You may have seen a clever Banksy illustration of broken pencils being shared far and wide on social media yesterday. It's a powerful message about optimism and rebuilding after facing adversity. But it's not by Banksy.
The illustration is actually by Lucille Clerc, a London-based illustrator. After being posted on an Instagram account purporting to be associated with Banksy, the image has been shared over 130,000 times. There are a lot of fake Banksy accounts on social media but the one that scraped Lucille Clerc's image has over a million followers, which explains its wide reach.
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I prepared for Bhutan by hiking and shooting photos in the Marin headlands. This is a view I saw several times. It's hard to imagine a more beautiful city.
This post was queued up before I left for Bhutan.
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Hi Jan, I read your blog but comment rarely if ever. You've been on my mind ever since I saw that huge typhoon heading your way. I'm hoping you are all right! I'm part of your silent fan base and wishing you well. :-)


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A conflict of self: one woman's journey at the next Parlay House NYC
October 25, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Our next event in NYC will feature Tova Mirvis, whose novel The Book of Separation chronicles her story of severance from Orthodox belief, community, husband and family to claim a new life of freedom and change. She will talk about what it meant to her to heed an inner compass at long last — to free the part of herself that had been suppressed, even if it meant walking away from the only life she had ever known. Honest and courageous, Tova will share her journey and the wisdom that helped her to silence her fears, seek adventure, and discover her own path to happiness.
Delicious bites and bubbly will be served, and authentic conversations are inevitable. We are so much stronger when we are connected, so we hope you and your friends will join us.
About our Speaker:
Born and raised in a tight-knit Orthodox Jewish family, author Tova Mirvis committed herself to observing the rules and rituals prescribed by this way of life. But over the years, her doubts became noisier than her faith, and at age forty she could no longer breathe in what had become a suffocating existence. Even though it would mean the loss of her friends, her community, and possibly even her family, Tova decided to leave her husband and her faith.


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Join us for the opportunity to see Casco Bay from a sailing cruise aboard Schooner Alert or Ketch Tevake! All boat charters are captained. All Captains are licensed by the United States Coast Guard.
Schooner Alert Windjammer Cruises
Alert is 56 feet on deck and 70 feet spared. We plan on hosting three public sails on ALERT Daily: Two 2 hour sails and one 4 hour sail. 10:30am-12:30, 1:30-5:30, and 6:00pm -8:00. If you are interested we could change our plans and host a public six hour trip 10:30 to 4:30 pm. Trips available and departure times are subject to variation. Max 28 guests.
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Your private sailing trip leaves from Bailey Island. It is a great way to spend the day or a couple of hours. Call Captains Bethany or Perry to arrange a time to go aboard their sail boat named Tevake. You can help set the sails or sit back and relax, leave the details to us. Plan your trip at the last minute or weeks ahead.


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The Emmerich company of Remscheid, whose brand name is E.C.E., is the manufacturer of classic planes in the best tradition. E.C.E. products are highly prized in many countries for their quality.
For those who are unsure about their hammering technique for setting the shaving thickness, or those who simply prefer a simpler adjustment method, the planes with fine adjustment offered by ECE are just the thing. If one does not do much planing, a plane with white beech sole is ample; frequent plane users should opt for the harder lignum vitae. The colour of lignum vitae - greenish, sometimes green-brown - makes it readily recognisable.
We are happy to offer a range of Japanese planes, at very reasonable prices for the beginner and top quality for the demands of the professional.
ECE introduced wooden planes for left-handers. They come as smoothing plane, German Jack plane, and Primus Reform smoothing plane.
In contrast to Continental Europe (except for Holland), where the great majority of planes have wooden bodies, almost the only planes seen in Britain and North America are made of cast iron. Being a trading nation with an eye to overseas, Holland took a liking to the English type in the 19th century. Iron planes are heavier than wooden planes, but at the same time tougher. There is no overall answer to the question of which is better.
Cabinet makers who have worked all their lives with wooden planes will refuse to use a metal one - and vice versa. However, one thing can be said- the small metal one-handed planes known as block planes, are immensely versatile, well worthy of their good name, and without a real rival in wood. These small planes really do fit into a trouser pocket, thus their easy portability helps make them a faithful companion in the workshop and on the building site.
Most metal planes have screw adjustment for the iron. A useful tip with these is to loosen the cap iron slightly first with the help of the cam lever or knurled-head screw, and only then use the fine adjuster. It should work easily and smoothly - never force it. Ignoring this advice will lead to a damaged and useless thread.
You can also make your own plane. James Krenov makes a version that is very suitable to imitate. The blades for it are produced by Ron Hock in California. These excellent irons are to be found on our Make-it-yourself page The plans are also there.


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Perhaps recognizing that the tons of bad publicity the story had been generating just wasn't worth it, the Chicago Cubs relented on Saturday and let 104-year-old Leo Hildebrand throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to their game with the Cardinals. Here is Leo throwing the hard cheese, although he looks a little confused by that newfangled contraption they call a "catcher's mask."
Hildebrand, seated in a wheelchair before the game, had player after player shake his hand and sign a baseball, some promising at one point to ``get it done today'' — the clinching of a second straight National League Central title. But the team kept secret the plan to have Hildebrand throw out a first pitch until just before the scheduled 2:55 p.m.game time start. Pitcher Kerry Wood was to break the news, escorting Hildebrand to the mound.
As late as last week the Cubs had said they weren't going to let Leo pitch, but they finally relented, probably thinking what the hell, he couldn't be any worse than Neal Cotts. Also, no one had the heart to tell him that wasn't actually Christy Mathewson he met. 104-Year-Old Cubs Fan Gets Wish To Toss First Pitch [Chicago Sun-Times]


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Dyno Test Of The 2020 Chevrolet C8 Corvette Reveals Huge Power Numbers
The folks at Motor Trend strapped the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette to a dynamometer to see if the 6.2-liter Small Block �LT2" V8 actually makes the stated 495 horsepower, 470 lb-ft. The websites findings?: �The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 provided for all our testing produces more power than what Chevy claims.�
I�m always hesitant to write things like �Dyno proves that [insert automobile]�s horsepower numbers are underrated,� because there�s a lot that goes into horsepower certification, and there are quite a few factors that can cause results from one particular dynamometer to differ from those of another.
But Motor Trend, with input from its brilliant former Chrysler engineer and current technical director Frank Markus, discusses some of these concerns in the story.
Motor Trend conducted six dyno pulls on a production 2020 Chevrolet Corvette in fourth through sixth gears. Output ranged from 478 HP and 536 lb-ft at the wheels (that�s roughly 562 HP and 630 lb-ft at the crankshaft assuming a 15 percent drivetrain loss�note that Chevy engineers told Motor Trend that actual losses are lower) tested in sixth gear to 561 horsepower, 515 lb-ft of torque (or about 660 HP and 606 lb-ft at the crank assuming the same 15 percent loss figure) tested in fifth.
One possible explanation for the power discrepancy, Chevy apparently told Motor Trend, has to do with how the Corvette�s engine�s official power numbers were obtained. From the article:
The other explanation is that Chevrolet certifies most of its engines through the SAE, the Society of Automotive Engineers, which follows a strict set of rules and standards to determine the horsepower and torque ratings. In other words, the SAE acts as an independent party that�s present during the engine tests and is the one who determines the final output ratings. Their testing does not involve a simple pull from idle to redline, either. Rather, rpm are slowly ramped up and allowed to stabilize before accelerating further. This process results in significantly more heat generation than any single pull from our six dyno runs. For that reason, the engineers say, it�s not uncommon for single chassis dyno pulls to register higher output (and it is extremely unlikely any car will ever generate less than rated output).
The website even looked at the official SAE results:
A quick check of the SAE database reveals that the certification test of the 6.2-liter V-8 LT2 engine with the optional exhaust system took place at the Pontiac Engineering Center in Michigan on April 9, 2019. Jordan Lee, chief engineer of the Corvette�s engine, signed the certification on July 15�just three days before the reveal in Tustin. The engine was rated at 495 hp at 6,450 rpm and 470 lb-ft of torque at 5,150 rpm The vehicle code name 2020 Y2XX underwent three tests, and the power and torque graph looks similar to the one we had at the dyno.
Ultimately, Motor Trend isn�t sure why its numbers are so high, saying the dyno it used complied with the SAE procedure, and that this was the same dyno the team had used when testing a 2020 Ram 2500. The torque figure from that test, in case you are curious, wasn�t far from Ram�s claimed (but not SAE certified) peak figure. Still, despite a number of questions still unanswered, Motor Trend concludes that the Corvette tested does indeed produce more power than what Chevy claims.
This is all a bit odd, because if the Corvette�s engine is SAE certified to make 495 horsepower, then it�s supposed to make that much power�that�s a requirement.
As I�m not as well-versed in the area of power and torque certification as some, I called up Gary Pollak, a Program Manager at the Society of Automotive Engineers.
Pollak said when it comes to SAE certified horsepower, it�s �pretty tough to fudge the results,� and that �All production engines must be within 2 percent of the certification claim.�
He also said that automakers are allowed to claim an SAE certified horsepower number within 1 percent of the measured result�this might allow an automaker whose result was 499 horsepower to claim 500, for example.
�If somebody does run at that same kind of condition in 1349 and they see something that�s wider than that [2 percent] band,� Pollak told me, �they could make an appeal to SAE and we could actually re-test it and either revoke their certification or publish something...�
As for the numbers from the Motor Trend test, Pollak told me that this type of discrepancy is exactly what the SAE test procedure hopes to solve. �I�m not sure what conditions Motor Trend used, but the SAE standard basically tries to typify what the consumer would see� accounting for all relevant power draws, he told me, going on to say that while the dyno used in Motor Trend�s tests may have complied with the SAE procedure, �it�s all of the auxiliary conditions that they might not have accounted for.�
�There are so many conditions that are involved in the test...the numbers could be all over the map... It�s hard to compare from one dyno test to another,� he said. The SAE J1349 test, then, is meant to act as a sort of �datum� against which all engines can be measured so that they can be fairly compared. You can see the full list of SAE certified engines here. Among the engines on there is the supercharged 6.2-liter V8 found in the 2015 Dodge Hellcats.
That engine was rated at a peak power of 707 horsepower, and under the exact same conditions, the Corvette makes 495. Thus, it should be safe to assume that the Corvette�s motor is 70 percent as powerful.
But maybe it�s not safe to make that assumption? It�s easy enough to say simply �The test procedure was different,� but there�s always that chance that perhaps the test car really did have a more powerful engine. Motor Trend seems confident of this, though we may never actually know the truth.
Definitely check out their full story here.
How Much Power Does the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Really Make? We Take it to the Dyno and Find Out


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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a type of motor neuron disease, a group of rare neurological diseases that mainly involve the nerve cells (neurons) responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement. Voluntary muscles produce movements like chewing, walking, and talking.
Despite dozens of studies being published linking ALS with neurotoxins that can be found in fish, it is unlikely that you will hear this information from a doctor or motor neuron disease support groups.


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Jaspal Kaur Public School is a full fledged co-educational school from Nursery to XII. For Secondary School, we have well trained staff who make students learn in a fun and effective manner.
Classroom learning is an intrinsic part of all round personality development of children. We, at JKPS, have spacious and well-lit classrooms, equipped with 'smart class' programme and smart boards in each and every classroom to facilitate teaching and learning process.
Smart class is a comprehensive solution designed to assist teachers in meeting with their day to day class room challenges, thereby, enhancing students' academic performance with simple, practical and meaningful technology with instant access to relevant instructor-led-multimedia content. The material comprising of detailed instructions is mapped exactly for a specific curriculum guidelines for use in the class. JKPS initiated the use of smart board in all classrooms in the session 2012-13.
Every year students of classes V to X make presentations on the topics based on different subjects allocated to them. They, then, teach them in the class through their presentations. This gives them confidence and better understanding of the subjects taught during the academic session.


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Ruched, pleated, slouched layers in the softest petal nude, grey, lilac and a splash of burgundy were seen on Haider Ackermann's SS15 Runway.
Classic oversized shirt in beautiful silk fabric gliding slouchedly over the shoulder, looking nonchalant but oh-so-chic. Our favourite was the ruched bomber jacket in the soft nude pink:
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BRETT Brown has stood down as coach of the Australian men's basketball team, citing a desire to spend more time with his family in the United States.
Brown, an NBA assistanct coach with the San Antonio Spurs took over the role from Brian Goorjian following the Beijing Olympics.
Under Brown the Boomers reached the quarter-finals at the London Olympics, where they were eliminated by eventual gold medallist Team USA.
He was expected to be given a second Olympic run to Rio - including the 2014 world championship - had he chosen to go on.
Time away from home and his young family led to Brown deciding against continuing.
"I inherited a strong Boomer culture moulded by many committed, outstanding coaches and players that have come before me," he said in a statement released today by Basketball Australia.
"It's been my responsibility, privilege and pleasure working to help grow our game.
"I am especially proud of the commitment Australia's best players made to the Boomer program during this term.
"I leave with fond memories of a group of players who played with a spirit and toughness that earned the respect of the global basketball fraternity.
"I am proud to have been their coach."
Brown, who was a Boomers assistant to Barry Barnes through the Atlanta and Sydney Olympic campaigns, also coached in the NBL, taking North Melbourne Giants to the 1994 title over Adelaide 36ers, before losing the 1995 final series to Perth Wildcats.
He coached at Sydney Kings before being given the opportunity to join the Spurs' NBA staff.
Basketball Australia is reviewing the four-year program which led to Australia's seventh ranking at the Olympics under Brown before determining whether to advertise or head hunt its next national coach.
Carrie Graf's role as Opals coach also is under review.
"Brett's contribution to the men's national team program has been profound," BA chief executive Kristina Keneally said.
"Under Brett's charge, we've seen the Boomers surge forward in leaps and bounds, highlighted by the emergence of the likes of Joe Ingles, Matthew Dellavedova and Aron Baynes as star players in our run at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
"We wish Brett all the best in the future and thank him for his amazing contribution."
Brown's lead assistant at the 2010 world championship and 2012 Olympics, Andrej Lemanis, has quickly been installed as favourite to follow him into the Boomers role.
Lemanis' New Zealand Breakers are reigning back-to-back NBL champions.
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Libretto on the Lawn
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Tickets are now on sale for our 32nd Open Air Theatre Season.
This year we welcome back the GB Theatre Company and the South Anglian Savoy Players. Performances will be played in the open air on the Cedar Lawn; an area within the moat, providing mellow, Tudor brickwork or a vista of the gardens as a beautiful theatrical backcloth. Whatever the weather, it is an experience not to be missed!
Macbeth GB Theatre Company
Fri 25 July 2014 - 7.45pm
Sun 27 July - 7.45pm
The Comedy of Errors GB Theatre Company
Sat 26 July 2014 - 7.45pm
Sun 27 July - 3.00pm
Iolanthe The South Anglian Savoy Players
Sat 2 August 2014 - 7.45pm


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50 Ways to Celebrate Fall in Oklahoma
Oklahoma is the place to be this fall. From pumpkin patches and scenic foliage drives to spooky haunted houses and fun festivals, we'll help you put the awesome in autumn this year.Learn More
Make your way to Parkhurst Ranch and Pumpkin Patch in Arcadia to enjoy a day of fun at a working ranch. Explore the ranch with friends and family on a hay wagon ride before winding your way through the hay bale maze. Kids can get up-close and personal with the animals in the petting zoo or take a ride on a peaceful pony. The highlight of Parkhurst Ranch and Pumpkin Patch is that visitors can pick their own plump, orange pumpkin from the patch and gather organic pecans from under the native trees. Home-grown produce is also available at Parkhurst Ranch, and in July a u-pick watermelon patch is open to the public.


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Agnes Tennenbaum was born in 1922 Hungary and a lifetime of hardship met her first decades. Her husband disappeared into a tuberculosis sanitarium. After the Germans occupied Hungary, she was sent to a ghetto, then a brick factory, and to Auschwitz then Allendorf labor camps.
After liberation, Tennenbaum moved across Europe, then to America and finally to Mobile where she lived until she died on May 30, 2016. She freely shared her stories in spreading firsthand knowledge of a harrowing history.
On April 20 at 6 p.m. Patricia Silverman will relay Tennenbaum's life story at the USA Archaeology Museum (6052 USA Drive S.) on the west Mobile campus. The presentation features clips from a 2015 interview and samples of Tennenbaum's prose and poetry.
This talk accompanies the Archaeology Museum's temporary exhibit "Darkness into Life" and is co-sponsored by the USA Common Read/Common World program.
Admission is free. For more information, call 251-460-6106.
MOJO awards Spielmann
The Mystic Order of the Jazz Obsessed will hand out their second annual Jazzalea Award to acknowledge years spent furthering the genre in Mobile. This year's recipient, longtime WKRG sales director Bob Spielmann, spent a quarter-century helping the Mobile Jazz Festival, most of the time as its president.
Add another 15 years on the MOJO board of directors and that's 40 years of service to Mobile jazz. Combined with his continuing volunteer efforts, he also earned a nomination for a 2017 Arty Award.
Spielmann favorites the Mobile Big Band Society will perform on Monday, April 24, 6:30 p.m. at Gulf City Lodge (601 State St.). A variety of speakers will honor the award winner during an event just days after his 91st birthday.
Entrance is $15, $12 for students and military and $10 for MOJO members. A light jambalaya dinner is included and a cash bar will be available.
For more information, phone 251-459-2298, email email@example.com or go to mojojazz.org.
"Birdie" launches at Playhouse
When Uncle Sam drafts heartthrob crooner Conrad Birdie in 1958, the pop music world goes nuts. His management team exploits the public relations opportunity with a contest for a lucky teeny-bopper to win "one last kiss" from the departing idol. "Bye Bye Birdie," the 1950s satire, is replete with musical numbers, which earned it a 1961 Tony award and a 1963 translation to the silver screen.
Mobile's Playhouse in the Park (4851 Museum Drive) will stage this mostly innocent musical through the efforts of managing director Danny Mollise and the triple-threat talents of about 50 young Mobilians. It runs three weekends, April 28 through May 14, with performances on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets cost $16, $14 for students and seniors. For more information, go to playhouseinthepark.org.
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Material Covered:
- Dealing with Bone Loss
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Fishing Report for tomorrow
After much irresolution, we have finally nailed a date that works for all parties involved..
The Catfish tournament will be April 29th..(2017)
Our plan is to have the registration on Friday evening on the 28th..
The guys from NM Game & Fish will be there to give an informal oration on the elusive Siluriforme.
a.k.a. — Catfish..
Kris Flores has built quite a small business around catfish… he is on board to help us also…
We plan on starting the tournament at 7 am on Saturday and have the weigh in at 3 pm.. followed by a short awards ceremony..
We have yet to draw up detailed rules.. they should be posted in the next couple of weeks…
We have never done this sort of tournament before.. so any input will be welcome…
just reply to this blog….
On the fishin' report side of things….
Still slow.. water is averaging in the mid 50 deg. range… Several folks have been showing up to start hunting for fish..
no one has anything to report yet.. Just today we had the first group of Walleye fishermen go out..
I will do my best to get the poop as often as I can and post it…
If you have yet to get the honey-do list done… you've had all winter… why start now…
dust off the fishin' gear and come & see us…
well there is not much to report..as usual this time of year..
All species have run and hid… even the catfish are slow..
We are starting to get some fishermen through on weekends.. live bait seems to be the bait of choice..
If there is anything biting, it will be along main lake points and cliffs … around 25 feet deep or so..
On the up side.. the lake is rising fast.. Contrary to previous reports, the lake levels should be good this year. We have had good
rains up north in the last few months.. there is an above average snow pack upstream just waiting to melt and move down here…
Our catfish tournament is still scheduled for March 11th.. So put it on your calendar.. I have been jumpin' through my butt for the last month or so.. so I still do not have details.. But I promise that I will post em' in the next week or so.. Still getting logistics together, like rules, entry fees… etc…
The weather is going to be very nice this weekend.. So put off the "honey-do" list one more week and come see us..
try to find some fish for me to report…
fishing has been pretty challenging lately.. that's artistic way of sayin' that it ain't good..
Blacks and Smallies are still being caught very deep.. as last weeks report indicated…
Catfish are still very good..
Hey, put this on your calendar… The NM Game & Fish are joining in with us to put on a Catfish Tournament ..
The official date is the weekend of March 11, 2017.
Do not have the rules or details ironed out yet.. But I should be a blast.. So put that weekend on your "Gotta Do" calendar..
I will post the details sometime in the month of Jan. so that you can start brewing your bait…
NOTICE… we will be CLOSED during the week between Christmas and New Year.. Closing on Dec. 24th, then opening back up on Monday Jan 2nd… So don't show up and try to by bait.. If you have a trip planned.. go ahead and email me.. Maybe we can figure out a way to get you some.. Don't show up if I do not respond…
Hug your family… then come see us..
sorry for the delay in getting reports posted… Fortunately, we have been really busy during the winter season..
That is the excuse that I am going to use..
The fishing is slow to moderate, better than most winter seasons..
White Bass are scattered and sporadic..Jigs and spoons at 20 feet or deeper. No patterns to report,
but they seem to be running solo or in small groups along flat sandy bottoms.
Justin Orr is finding largemouth and smallmouth on the main channel points. Fairly deep at 25 – 40 feet. Back & blue jigs with 3 inch trailer spoons and drop shot..
The fish of the season is CATFISH.. Just about anything that smells dead will work.. Local folks have reported good size Cats caught bank fishing north of Rock Canyon Marina. Tight-lining with liver and night crawlers..
Big Cats and lots of em' are being caught on trot lines off of main lake points at 20-30 feet.
Duck hunting has been really good. But you are gonna' work for em. The best results are up north off of suspended water that is not accessible by boat. So you gotta' hike in and hike out.. But be careful, Justin and Frank have a few stories of stranded or stuck hunters. Make sure that someone knows that you are up there..
thanks to Colin Jackson for this report.. he sent me an email to get me off my butt and get a new report out.. Which goes to show ya'.. i will respond to your requests.. so don't hesitate to reply..
Just because it's winter, you can still come fishin' .. You just gotta' work harder at it and try stuff that you never have done before..
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