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Ancient art of archery a modern pastime and big business; try it at the Wildlife
Some things never get old, like archery. Though the art of shooting an arrow with a bow is considered ancient by anyone's standard, it remains a popular outdoor sport today, with continually advancing technology and a booming industry. Visitors to this year's Oklahoma Wildlife Expo can shoot a bow and arrow for free and receive hands-on instruction to sharpen their archery skills.
This year's Oklahoma Wildlife Expo is slated for Sept. 25-26 at the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City. Activities available to visitors include a range of outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition to archery, visitors can plan on free fishing opportunities in a stocked pond, shotgun shooting, kayaking, mountain biking, ATV riding, bird watching activities, wild game meat samples, seminars, prizes and more. Visitors also can shop at the Outdoor Marketplace, a large area where outdoor-related businesses will be selling gear and services for sportsmen. This year's Expo also will feature popular attractions like wild game calling, hunting dog training and performances, wildlife photography and more.
The Wildlife Department partners with a wide range of other state agencies, private individuals and outdoor-related companies to host the free event, which is designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for all types of outdoor enthusiasts while promoting and instilling an appreciation for Oklahoma's wildlife and natural resources.
Whether catching a fish for the first time or building a birdhouse to take home with them for free, visitors to the Expo get the chance to soak up a weekend of free outdoor knowledge, skills and experiences as hundreds of volunteers and Wildlife Department employees work to keep the event exciting, educational and entertaining.
The Wildlife Expo will be held at the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City. Expo hours will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Sept. 25-26. Log on to wildlifedepartment.com regularly to stay up to date on this year's Expo activities.
Game wardens inform, educate public while enforcing game laws
"You'll be surprised the number of questions a game warden will answer in a day," said Jimmie Henthorn, District 4 law enforcement chief for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Henthorn was referencing the day-in and day-out activities of a game warden for the Wildlife Department, whose job is not only to enforce the game and fish laws of the state of Oklahoma, but also to inform and educate the public about the importance of good stewardship of wildlife resources.
Though the responsibilities of a game warden sometimes include writing a citation or issuing a warning, Henthorn said most contacts with the public are positive and result in a win-win for both sportsmen and wildlife.
"We're giving information to the public as much as we check licenses," Henthorn said, although the Department aggressively works to ensure compliance with game laws and to ensure sportsmen know the requirements of utilizing wildlife resources.
Recently Henthorn and other game wardens from District 4 carried out a 10-day special initiative at Lake Texoma emphasizing compliance with regulations, and as a result sold 73 non-resident temporary fishing licenses in addition to a large number of resident temporary fishing licenses to anglers who were not properly licensed. Through the effort, game wardens were able to make positive contacts with constituents while informing anglers of the importance of possessing appropriate fishing licenses when fishing Oklahoma's waters. Funds generated during the special enforcement emphasis went back into wildlife conservation.
"When sportsmen realize that they are the very reason we enforce the laws — when they realize that their license dollars are what conserves fish and wildlife for the future — they tend to see the value in that and get on board with us, working toward a common goal of wildlife conservation," said Robert Fleenor, law enforcement chief for the Wildlife Department. "That's why it's so important that we are out there every day informing sportsmen of the importance of their contribution to conservation — in the form of their fishing or hunting license, and in their compliance with hunting and fishing regulations."
The Wildlife Department receives no general state tax appropriations and is supported primarily by the sale of hunting and fishing licenses and federal excise taxes paid by sportsmen when they purchase certain sporting goods. Additionally, when game wardens issue fines or sell temporary licenses such as those sold during District 4's special emphasis at Lake Texoma, those funds also go back into conservation by funding game warden training and other efforts.
"We want sportsmen to know we are out there working for them and with them, and if they ever have any questions or want to report a game violation, they shouldn't hesitate to contact us," said Fleenor. "We are on the same side, and together our efforts can go a long way in making sure our wildlife is conserved and our hunting and fishing heritage is preserved."
Each county has at least one game warden they can depend on to enforce game and fish laws and help educate the public about the outdoors.
Phone numbers for game wardens in each county are listed in the current "Oklahoma Hunting Guide," available free anywhere hunting and fishing licenses are sold, or online at wildlifedepartment.com.
To learn more about the Wildlife Department and the effort that goes into conservation, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Outdoor Oklahoma TV to premier new line-up of shows this month
Oklahomans have been watching Outdoor Oklahoma TV for decades, and this month marks the start of a brand new season that will take viewers across Oklahoma's landscape in pursuit of a variety of outdoor recreation.
Outdoor Oklahoma TV is the official television show of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, covering topics ranging from bear hunting to sand bass fishing.
"Outdoor Oklahoma has a legacy of promoting conservation through interesting TV shows," said Darrin Hill, producer of the TV Show. "Being one of the longest running wildlife related TV shows in the United States, we work hard each year to incorporate something unique while still holding onto the show's past."
Outdoor Oklahoma TV airs on several networks, but most Oklahomans catch the show on OETA, the state's education television network that has been airing the show for almost 35 years.
The premier season will begin Sunday, Aug. 29 on OETA and weekly thereafter throughout the fall.
The line-up of upcoming fall 2010 shows includes:
Aug. 29: Jumpstart your dove season with this episode's look at one of Oklahoma's most popular hunting seasons.
Sept. 5: Bear season opens Oct. 1. Here's a recap of last year's inaugural season in preparation for another successful season.
Sept. 12: The Oklahoma Wildlife Expo is Oklahoma's largest outdoor recreation event, with everything from shotgun and archery shooting to catching a fish in a stocked pond available for free to visitors. Watch today's show to get details on the event, scheduled this year for Sept. 25-26.
Sept. 19: Everyone in Oklahoma has the luxury of public hunting land within a relatively short drive from where they live. This episode shows how to make use of Oklahoma's public lands for bowhunting.
Sept. 26: Take a look at how the state's wildlife agency goes about its ongoing, ever-changing responsibility of conserving wildlife for future generations.
Oct. 3: Tag along on the Sequoyah Youth Deer hunt.
Oct. 10: Waterfowl hunting abounds in Oklahoma as does opportunity to find ducks. Watch some exciting shooting in this action-packed episode of field hunting for ducks in western Oklahoma.
Oct. 17: The sport of archery involves skills that can be built and maintained over time, providing recreational opportunities to last a lifetime. This show takes a look at a special group of teachers involved in the Wildlife Department's Oklahoma National Archery in the Schools Program.
Oct. 24: Meet one young and inspiring hunter with a contagious enthusiasm for the outdoors who overcomes the odds every day.
Oct. 31: The Wildlife Department continually works to obtain new public lands for conservation and access for hunters and anglers. This episode showcases a few newly acquired lands with wildlife and sportsmen in mind.
Nov. 7: Step back in time and learn about two of the state's conservation pioneers — Duck and Fletcher — who helped put Oklahoma's wildlife and bioscape on the map — literally — way back in 1938. See how they are still effecting us today.
Nov. 14: The ancient sport of falconry teams up man and raptor for a unique hunting adventure. Viewers will take a trip into the world of falconry to shed light on this surprisingly popular sport.
Nov. 21: Viewers who have never experienced the excitement of a waterfowl hunt will be itching to try their hand at it after this episode of duck hunting excitement.
Catch Outdoor Oklahoma TV on OETA at 8 a.m. Sundays and 6 p.m. Saturdays; on KSBI Network at 4 p.m. Saturdays; on Stillwater's KWEM-UHF at 8:30 Mondays and 11 a.m. Saturdays; on KXOK-UHF in Enid; and on KTEW in Ponca City. The show can also be viewed online or with an iPod for free by downloading the show from wildlifedepartment.com.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is the state agency charged with conserving the state's wildlife and is dedicated to continually providing more and better information to its constituents relating to hunting, fishing, and wildlife conservation in Oklahoma.
Duck blind drawings set for Sept.
Though it's still hot, it's not to early to mark the calendar for Sept. 18 when a number of drawings will be held for permits to construct permanent seasonal blinds on several lakes across Oklahoma.
Registration and drawings for duck blinds will be held for Ft. Gibson, Eufaula, Webbers Falls, Waurika, W.D. Mayo, Ft. Supply, and Canton lakes.
Registration and drawings for duck blinds at Fort Gibson, Eufaula and Webbers Falls will take place at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's field office in Porter, located between Wagoner and Muskogee on Hwy. 69. Registration for Fort Gibson will take place at 7 a.m., with drawings to follow at 8 a.m. For blinds at Eufaula, registration will begin at 9:30 a.m., with drawings at 10:30 a.m. Registration will begin at noon for Webbers Falls, with drawings at 1 p.m.
Drawings for Waurika blinds will be held at 9 a.m. at the Corps of Engineers office located at the Waurika Lake Dam. Drawings for W.D. Mayo will be held at 10 a.m. at the Spiro City Council chambers in Spiro (510 S. Main St).
Hunters also may be drawn for duck blinds at Ft. Supply. Drawings will take place at 10 a.m. at the Wildlife Department's northwest region field office in Woodward.
Duck blind permits for Canton Lake will be issued from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Overlook Café on the south end of Canton Lake dam. Permits will be issued for Canton Lake on a first-come, first-served basis
Applicants for permanent blind permits must be at least 16 years of age and possess all valid hunting licenses, signed stamps and permits as required for hunting waterfowl during the waterfowl season, unless exempt. Additionally, they need a valid Harvest Information Program (HIP) Permit. Applicants must be present at the drawings to be eligible.
Waterfowl hunting blinds constructed on Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs are classified in two categories: temporary blinds (constructed for only one hunt and removed at the end of the hunt) and permanent blinds (constructed for seasonal use). No permit is required for temporary blinds.
To learn which lakes allow permanent and temporary blinds, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Enjoy outdoor fun; sign up to win free prizes
After test riding a John Deere Gator at this year's Oklahoma Wildlife Expo Sept. 25-26, visitors to the event can then sign up for a drawing to win one of the stout off-road utility vehicle courtesy of P&K Equipment.
P&K Equipment has donated a Gator to the Expo to be given to a lucky visitor for six years running. Offered as the grand prize at the Wildlife Expo, visitors need only sign up for the drawing at one of the prize registration stations located at the Expo, a weekend event designed to draw interest in the state's wildlife and outdoors. The Gator can be seen in person leading up the Wildlife Expo at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation headquarters at 1801 N. Lincoln in Oklahoma City. Visitors can also win a lifetime combination hunting and fishing license or one of many other prizes at the Wildlife Expo, held at the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City.
"There are going to be a lot of great prizes to be had," said Mikki Gutierrez, human resource administrator for the Wildlife Department and one of hundreds of volunteers working to make the sixth annual Wildlife Expo happen. "All you have to do is look for the prize registration boxes at many of the exhibits, fill out a registration slip and drop it in the box. It's as easy as 1,2,3!"
Though prizes will be in plenty at the Expo, they really only scratch the surface of all that is to be seen, enjoyed and tried hands-on at the Expo.
The Wildlife Expo is Oklahoma's largest outdoor recreation event, drawing thousands of people for a weekend of outdoor recreation and learning. Visitors can shoot shotguns and archery equipment, catch a fish from a stocked pond, ride mountain bikes, go kayaking, learn to pack a horse or mule with gear, sample wild game meat, build a birdhouse to take home with them and even attend seminars on a number of outdoor-related topics.
"The entire event is free, but the experiences visitors can take home are priceless," said Rhonda Hurst, Expo coordinator for the Wildlife Department. "It's not every day you can try more than 100 hands-on outdoor activities in one trip. There's something for everyone at the Expo, regardless of age or skill level."
The Expo is hosted by the Wildlife Department in partnership with a wide range of other state agencies, private individuals and outdoor-related companies to promote and perpetuate appreciation of Oklahoma's wildlife and natural resources.
Expo hours will be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 25-26. Admission and parking are free. For more information about the Wildlife Expo or the Wildlife Department, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
August 20 deadline for bonus youth deer hunts
Beginning deer hunters have a unique opportunity to participate in two youth controlled antlerless deer hunts that will take place on private land in Alfalfa and Osage Counties and are scheduled for October and January.
This year 22 youth will be drawn to receive one of the bonus private lands antlerless deer gun permits. To be eligible, youth must have completed their hunter education requirements prior to applying and must be 12-16 years old at the time of their scheduled hunt.
"These hunts are on private property and should provide young hunters a great opportunity to see some deer as well as a chance to harvest a doe," said Bill Dinkines, assistant chief of wildlife for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission has endorsed the youth hunt program and we are thankful for the landowners' willingness to allow these kids the opportunity to hunt on their property."
To apply for a hunt, applicants must send the Department a 4" by 6" index card with the following information:
* Hunter's name
* Date of birth
* Mailing address
* Telephone number
* Hunter education certification number
* Social security or driver's license number
* Their order of hunt preferences: Osage County (October 1-3) & Alfalfa County (January 7-9)
* Lifetime license number if applicable
* A non-hunting adult (licensed or unlicensed) who is at least 21 years old must accompany the youth, and must also be listed on the index card
Youth who will be 16 years of age at the time of the hunt, who are required to have a hunting license, may possess an apprentice-designated license; however, the non-hunting adult accompanying an apprentice-designated hunter must possess a valid Oklahoma resident or nonresident hunting license, lifetime hunting license, or lifetime combination license and be hunter education certified, unless otherwise exempt.
The envelope/card should be labeled "Private Lands Youth Deer Hunt" and should be mailed to: Department of Wildlife, Attn: Wildlife Division-Youth Deer Hunts, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152. Applications must be received at the Department by 4 p.m. Friday, August 20, 2010.
Applicants that are successfully drawn will receive a notification letter in the mail about their hunt the following week. The letter will inform them of their selection and provide details about the hunt and license requirements.
Selected resident youth will need to purchase a $10 resident youth deer gun license unless they possess an Oklahoma resident lifetime hunting or resident lifetime combination license. Selected nonresidents will need to purchase a $206 nonresident deer gun license.
Any antlerless deer harvested during the controlled hunt will be considered a bonus deer and will not count against the youths' combined season limit.
For additional information concerning the hunts, contact the Wildlife Department at (405) 521-2739.
Calling all wildlife artists: Oklahoma waterfowl stamp design contest deadline Aug. 31
The Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp design contest hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will feature the bluewing teal in 2011-12, and artists' entries are being accepted through Aug. 31, 2010.
The Wildlife Department's waterfowl stamp design contest draws artists from across the United States hoping to see their rendition of a pre-selected waterfowl species on the state's next stamp, which also serves as a state waterfowl license. The Oklahoma waterfowl stamp is required of hunters who pursue waterfowl in Oklahoma and is an important source of funding for the on-the-ground habitat work that benefits waterfowl and other wetland wildlife. The Wildlife Department receives no general state tax appropriations and is supported primarily through the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, among them the Oklahoma waterfowl license. Duck stamp sales help finance many projects that benefit ducks and geese. Since the duck stamp program began in 1980, thousands of acres of waterfowl habitat have been created through duck stamp revenues.
"This is really much more than an art contest," said Micah Holmes, information supervisor for the Wildlife Department. "When waterfowl hunters purchase that stamp, they are doing their part in conserving wildlife and preserving the sport of hunting. Stamp collectors can support the cause as well, since the stamps always feature stunning and unique artwork that's worth adding to a collection."
Artwork may be of acrylic, oil, watercolor, scratchboard, pencil, pen and ink, tempera or any other two-dimensional media. The illustration must be horizontal, six and a half inches high and nine inches wide. It must be matted with white mat board nine inches high by 12 inches wide with the opening cut precisely 6.5 inches by 9 inches. Artwork may not be framed or under glass, but acetate covering should be used to protect the art. All artists must depict the bluewing teal, and any habitat appearing in the design must be typical of Oklahoma. Artists also can include a retriever dog in their entry, as long as the bluewing teal is the featured element of the artwork. For complete entry guidelines, call (405) 521-3856.
Entries should be sent to the Duck Stamp Competition Coordinator, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152. Fed Ex, UPS and other ground deliveries should be sent to 1801 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK 73105.
Entries will be judged on anatomical accuracy, artistic composition and suitability for printing. The winner and honorable mentions will appear in a future issue of Outdoor Oklahoma magazine.
A non-refundable entry fee of $20 (cash, money order or cashier's check) must accompany each entry. No entries will be accepted after 4:30 p.m. Aug. 31.
The winning artist will receive a purchase award of $1,200, courtesy of Tulsa-based conservation group NatureWorks, and the winning entry will become the sole and exclusive property of the Wildlife Department.
A selection of waterfowl stamp art from previous years is currently on display in the lobby of the Wildlife Department headquarters located at 1801 N. Lincoln, in Oklahoma City.
Prints of the winning art are no longer made, but a small number of limited edition prints from previous years are available for $135 . To order, log on to http://www.wildlifedepartment.com
For more information about the contest call (405) 521-3856. For a complete list of contest rules, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Dove season to kick off
fall hunting
Many hunters mark Sept. 1 as a important right of passage into the approaching fall hunting season, and with good reason since it marks the first day of dove season in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma's dove season is generous in length and harvest limits, plus it is often one of the most exciting and action-packed hunting experiences in the state.
"Our counts are down a little this year compared to last, but when you're dealing with a population whose most recent estimate was 350 million birds, a slight decline will not be noticeable in the field," said Josh Richardson, migratory game bird biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "The birds are out there; the key, as it is with any hunting, is scouting first and hunting a location the birds are using frequently."
The daily limit for doves is 15, which can include any combination of mourning, white-winged and Eurasian collared doves. However, there is no bag limit on Eurasian collared doves provided that the head or one fully feathered wing remains naturally attached to such doves. If a hunter fully dresses a Eurasian collared dove in the field, it will be counted against their 15-bird limit.
According to Richardson, Oklahoma generally enjoys quality dove hunting for both migratory and resident doves throughout much of the season, which runs Sept. 1 through Nov. 9 statewide, except in the Southwest Zone. The Southwest Zone will be open for hunting Sept. 1 through Oct. 31 and Dec. 25 through Jan. 2. The southwest zone starts on U.S. 62 from the Texas border west of Hollis, east to Interstate 44, Interstate 44 south to OK 7, OK 7 east to U.S. 81 and U.S. 81 south to the Texas border at the Red River.
Along with generous harvest limits and a lengthy season, dove hunting also provides a challenging shooting experience. Doves can be found from one corner of the state to the next, and excellent hunting often can be found on wildlife management areas managed by the Wildlife Department — some of which have been managed specifically for doves. Additionally, persistent dove hunters can often obtain permission from landowners to hunt private land, such as those where grain fields have been recently harvested.
Oklahoma Free Hunting Days take place Sept. 4-5, during which Oklahoma residents do not need a hunting license or HIP permit to go afield.
"Dove season is a great time to introduce or reintroduce people to the world of hunting," Richardson said. "Gear requirements are low, doves are found everywhere and usually in high numbers, and the hunting can occur in more of a social type outing — perfect for those new hunters who need supervision or instruction. And with the Free Hunting Days, potential new hunters don't even have to buy a license to try this out."
To hunt doves during the rest of the open season, sportsmen need a hunting license. Additionally, all hunters must carry a Harvest Information Permit (HIP) while afield, unless otherwise exempt. Both can be obtained online at wildlifedepartment.com or at designated locations statewide.
"The HIP is the primary way the states and the federal government estimate harvest of migratory birds by obtaining the names and addresses of migratory bird hunters so they can be sent a survey to report their harvest," said Mike O'Meilia, program supervisor for the Wildlife Department. "Without HIP, and the good estimates of harvest that it provides, migratory game bird hunting regulations would have to be much more conservative. Hunters have always been our most important source of information for managing game species."
For complete hunting license information and dove hunting regulations, consult the "2010/11Oklahoma Hunting Guide," which can be found online at wildlifedepartment.com or anywhere hunting licenses are sold.
Richardson reminds dove hunters to check their harvested birds for federal leg bands and report them by logging on to reportband.gov or by calling 1-800-327-2263. To date, thousands of doves have been banded in Oklahoma, and the information they have provided is helping to conserve doves and provide good hunting in the future.
Hunters reminded to obtain Harvest Information Permit (HIP) for hunting season
With the opening of dove season in sight, officials with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation are reminding dove hunters to obtain a free but required Harvest Information Program (HIP) permit before hunting. All migratory bird hunters, including lifetime license holders who hunt migratory birds (dove, ducks, geese, sandhill cranes, mergansers, coots, woodcock, rails, gallinules and snipe) must carry a HIP permit while hunting migratory birds.
"Many hunters hold lifetime or five-year hunting licenses, and for them it might be easy to forget about the HIP permit," said Bill Hale, assistant chief of law enforcement for the Wildlife Department. "It's a free permit, but it's important that hunters have it along with their hunting license while in the field."
The HIP is a primary tool for states and the federal government to estimate the number of migratory birds being harvested. The number of permits obtained by hunters not only can provide an idea of the number of hunters pursuing migratory birds, but surveys also can be mailed to HIP holders so they can report their harvests and help wildlife biologists with management efforts.
According to Mike O'Meilia, program supervisor for the Wildlife Department, migratory bird hunting regulations would likely be much more conservative without the help of hunters who provide harvest information through the HIP program. Hunters also play a critical role in wildlife conservation when they purchase a hunting license. The Wildlife Department receives no general state tax appropriations and is supported primarily through the sale of hunting and fishing licenses and federal excise taxes on certain sporting goods used by sportsmen.
The HIP permit is valid from July 1 through the following June 30 and may be obtained free of charge online at wildlifedepartment.com or for $3 at any location that sells hunting licenses.
Exemptions from the HIP permit include those under 16 years of age, those 64 years old or older, those who turn 64 during the calendar year in which they intend to hunt migratory birds and landowners hunting on their own property.
For more information about wildlife management efforts in Oklahoma, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
No hunting license required during Oklahoma's Free Hunting Days
Oklahoma residents can hunt for free and without a hunting license Sept. 4-5 as part of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's annual Free Hunting Days.
The Wildlife Department is the state agency charged with conserving the state's wildlife and, rather than receiving general state tax appropriations, the agency is funded by sportsmen through the purchase of hunting and fishing licenses and federal excise taxes on sporting goods.
The concept of Free Hunting Days is intended to offer individuals without hunting licenses an opportunity to experience hunting. Officials with Wildlife Department are confident that, after trying the sport for free, new hunters will gain an appreciation for conservation and hunting and will be more likely to participate in hunting in the future.
"Free Hunting Days provides sportsmen an easy way to take someone hunting with them because it's free and convenient," said Bill Hale, assistant chief of law enforcement for the Wildlife Department. "Some people may not want to buy a hunting license if they are not sure they'll like hunting. But during Free Hunting Days, they can just go and hunt. If they like it — and I know they will — they can then purchase a hunting license and begin enjoying the outdoors through hunting while playing an important role in conservation."
Both dove and squirrel hunting seasons are open during Free Hunting Days, as well as seasons for several species that are open for year-round hunting in Oklahoma.
More seasons become available to licensed hunters later in the fall, including opportunities to hunt deer, turkey, black bear, antelope, elk, rabbit, quail, pheasant, waterfowl, and more. The current "Oklahoma Hunting Guide" outlines details on all of Oklahoma's season dates, daily limits and regulations. The free booklet is available electronically online at wildlifedepartment.com or in hardcopy at any location where hunting licenses are sold.
"Residents who want to try hunting during Free Hunting Days shouldn't be intimidated by trying something new," Hale said. "The best advice is to find someone they know who can take them hunting, and they can always call us at the Wildlife Department for tips."
Free Hunting Days participants also can follow up their outdoor experience by attending one of many hunter education courses held statewide by the Wildlife Department. The class teaches a range of topics including firearms safety, wildlife identification, wildlife conservation and management, survival, archery, muzzleloading and hunter responsibility. The course is available as a standard eight-hour course, through an Internet home study course or through a workbook home study course. Officials with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation say hunter education courses have not only reduced accidents within Oklahoma, but also in every state and Canadian province with similar programs. Over the past 30 years, hunting related accidents and fatalities have declined by more than 70 percent in Oklahoma.
To learn more about hunting in Oklahoma, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Vendor space still available at 2010 Wildlife Expo Outdoor Marketplace
Preparing for a hunting or fishing trip is part of the fun of enjoying the outdoors, which is why the Outdoor Marketplace at the 2010 Wildlife Expo is one stop every visitor at the event will want to make.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's sixth annual Oklahoma Wildlife Expo is slated for September 25-26 at the Lazy E Arena, just north of Oklahoma City, and the Outdoor Marketplace is a large area at the event where commercial vendors will be selling their outdoor-related merchandise and services. The Marketplace features vendors under a large tent, but outdoor open-air spaces also are available for displaying larger items such as ATVs and hunting blinds. A 10' x 10' booth space under the tent or a 20' x 20' outside space costs $300. Both include electricity.
"Admission for the Expo is free, and all of the events and activities it offers are free," said Rhonda Hurst, Expo coordinator for the Wildlife Department. "Tens of thousands of visitors come out to the Lazy E Arena to enjoy the fun, so this a great opportunity for vendors of outdoor goods and services to showcase their products to outdoor-minded people at the Outdoor Marketplace."
The Wildlife Department will be working with a range of organizations, individuals and outdoor-related companies to host the Wildlife Expo — intended to promote and develop appreciation for Oklahoma's wildlife and natural resources.
Along with shopping at the Outdoor Marketplace, Expo visitors will be able to fish, shoot shotguns, kayak, ride mountain bikes, see and touch wildlife, attend dog training seminars and learn about recreation in the great outdoors. They will also be able to win a variety of free prizes thanks to generous sponsors of the event.
With so many different outdoor opportunities, the Expo draws crowds of visitors with a range of outdoor interests. Last year's Expo drew an estimated 42,000 visitors to the Lazy E Arena over the course of the weekend.
"Any vendor who wants to reach people interested in the outdoors needs to be a part of the Outdoor Marketplace at this year's Wildlife Expo," Hurst said.
For more information about obtaining a booth in the Outdoor Marketplace or to obtain an application for a booth, contact Ben Davis, Outdoor Marketplace coordinator, at (405) 521-4632.
Log on to wildlifedepartment.com regularly to stay up to date on the upcoming Oklahoma Wildlife Expo.


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SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - Former college All-American and National Football League kicker Russell Erxleben was arrested by federal agents on Thursday at his home near Austin, Texas on federal fraud charges.
Erxleben, 56, was charged in a federal indictment unsealed on Thursday with five counts of wire fraud, one count of securities fraud and two counts of money laundering.
In 1999, he was convicted of securities fraud and conspiracy to commit securities fraud, and was sentenced to 84 months in prison.
This time, Erxleben was charged with setting up several companies and soliciting investors in a scheme to buy post-World War One German government gold bearer bonds and a painting by French artist Paul Gauguin.
Instead, Erxleben used investor money for himself and to pay dividends to previous investors, a classic Ponzi scheme, said Darrell Fields, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas.
"Erxleben made various wire transfers using numerous financial accounts which were opened and maintained by others, including family members, in an effort to avoid detection," Fields said.
The scheme generated more than $2 million, Fields said. Erxleben still owes $28 million in restitution from his previous fraud conviction, Fields said.
Erxleben is also charged with failing to disclose to his new investors his role in the 1999 conviction.
Erxleben was an All-American kicker for the University of Texas in the 1970s, where he kicked the longest field goal in college football history, 67 yards. He was drafted in the first round in 1977 by the New Orleans Saints, where he played for six seasons.
Erxleben will remain in federal custody pending a detention hearing set for next week, Fields said.
(Editing by Corrie MacLaggan and Greg McCune; Editing by Steve Orlofsky)

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HIS470 Age of "Discovery" 1415-1780
This course tracks the "discovery" by Europeans of other parts of the globe, 1415-1780. Intellectual, economic, social, and political consequences of the increasingly intense interaction between Europeans, particularly the English and the Spanish, and peoples of other regions. The course concentrates on the Atlantic World, but includes the eastern hemisphere.
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- Liberal Arts
- Writing Intensive
- Must be enrolled in one of the following field(s) of study (major, minor or concentration): Adolescence Ed: Social Studies (445), History B-6 (601H)
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Thomas MacKay built the original stone villa in 1838, as a home for his family, which now forms the main part of the official residence. MacKay was a stonemason and contractor who built the entrance locks of the Rideau Canal and the mills at Rideau Falls, the landmark after which Rideau Hall was named. It has been home to every governor general since Confederation. Period photographs show it as a rectangular, three-storey stone villa, with a semi-circular facade onto the garden.
In 1865, the house was leased to the Canadian government as a residence for The Viscount Monck, 21st Governor General of British North America, who became Canada's first governor general. Bytown had been renamed Ottawa and was chosen by Queen Victoria to become the new capital of the province of Canada. That same year, Lord Monck added a long, two-storey wing that was meant to resemble his beloved Québec City residence, Spencer Wood (which was renamed Bois-de-Coulonge in 1950). Lord Monck also laid out the handsome path that leads to front of the house.
In 1868, the year after Confederation, the Government of Canada purchased the house and grounds for $82,000, and declared it an official residence for Canada's governors general.
In the time of Canada's third governor general, Lord Dufferin (1872-1878), the Ballroom and the Tent Room were built as wings on either side of the front entrance. The Tent Room was originally designed as both an indoor tennis court and reception room. It is now used for official and ceremonial functions.
The Minto Wing was added in 1899 to supply more living space. The governor general's study, with its window overlooking the gardens, was built in 1906, during the mandate of Earl Grey (1904-1911).
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Rising outrage at the Concertgebouw's upskirting video
August 31, 2017 by norman lebrecht
First reactions to an insensitive piece of Dutch marketing.
From the conductor and oboist Nicholas Daniel:
Appalling sexist rubbish. Just who do the Concertgebouw expect to attract to concerts with this kind of advertising? Simply NO.
From the writer and critic Jessica Duchen:
This, my friends, is why we have to have conferences about women's work in classical music and why we keep having to fight sexism in all its forms. This is the Concertgebouw trying to be clever: the caption reads "Do you have the wrong idea of classical music? Come by and discover what classical music really represents". But that doesn't make it OK. They should remove it at once.
From the pianist Brenda Ogdon:
I cannot believe it from such a cultured and world wide famous orchestra such as the Concertgebouw !!! I agree that whoever is responsible should be fired immediately. What can one do against such filth and prejudice ?
From Jackie Leach Scully:
Given recent publicity about harassment of women (online and elsewhere), the notorious 'upskirting' and so on, this is a serious error of judgement. They should be persuaded (by potential customer response) to pull it. Twitter storm anyone?
From the writer and critic Basia Jaworski:
This is meant to be an advertisement for classical music. Intended for young people to lure them into the Concertgebouw. I have no words for it.
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This was done in typical Dutch cheeky fashion. Stop with being so addicted to outrage. It's a visual pun on an old violin joke. Was it in bad taste? Probably, but Europe is know for this kind of thing. No one should be surprised by this.
"This was done in typical Dutch cheeky fashion."
Pun intended?
Bernard Haitink should join the chorus
But I'm confused, I thought all Europeans were cultured and sophisticated – unlike we poor sad little Englanders..
No need for moot, sweeping comparisons.
This is a spot for Entrée, a membership based program that offers discounts on many concerts taking place at the Concertgebouw and is geared exclusively at people under the age of 35. The large majority of members fall into the 17-25 age group.
Last I heard, 17-25 year olds in most parts of the world were similarly "cultured and sophisticated" and advertisements targeting said age group would naturally reflect that.
Indeed. Marketing experiments have already shown that you can get chimps to a classical concert as long as you expose them beforehand to large posters with bananas.
(Source: 'Perceptive frameworks in mammals', January 2005 issue of TIT Journal, Texas Institute of Technology.)
IMHO – "Much ado about nothing." If it gets more people to the concerts, fine.
No need for moot, sweeping comparisons.
This is a spot for Entrée, a membership based program that offers discounts on many concerts taking place at the Concertgebouw and is geared exclusively at people under the age of 35. The large majority of members fall into the 17-25 age group.
Last I heard, 17-25 year olds in most parts of the world were similarly "cultured and sophisticated" and advertisements targeting said age group would naturally reflect that.
It is a fair reflection of the jokes made by pretty much every orchestral musician, much of the time. If we get rid of everything which 'might' cause offence we end up with a lot of bland nothing; and music certainly shouldn't be about bland nothing. At least, most proponents of classical music get upset by what they perceive as "bland nothings" of some contemporary composers; most of those who want young people in the audience get upset by rules and ritual of the concert hall: I'm surprised they don't welcome more rule-breaking and controversy in the advertising of music therefore. Or do they only want the results they are after if it can be achieved in a bland proscribed-by-committee manner?
This advert has already achieved it's purpose – it's been noticed, and is being talked about. That's surely a win if you're an advertiser.
No marketing effort has been more effective than Hitler's 'Mein Kampf', but in terms of content the results were not quite so advantageous to humanity. There may be other standards to be used when considering marketing tools.
Only problem with MK is it is written in the language of the Hun, totally incomprehensible to Brits. Does it have any jokes in it?
What most people in the Western world (and beyond) don't know, is that the Netherlands are in the avantgarde of populist anti-culture warfare. From those lovely sixties onwards (of which the music of Louis Andriessen is an apt symbol), the country considered itself an enlightened guide in the emerging Brave New World of nitwit cultural destruction. Although socially sensitive to the poor, the immigrants, the prostitutes and the desperate victims of elitist domination, anything reminding the political and cultural circles of cultural achievement or value – where classical music finds itself helplessly against the wall – provokes a deeply-felt hostility against any phenomenon that reminds the typical Dutch ignoratus of his deplorable inferiority. That is why the cultural climate in the country has eroded to a greater extent than in other European countries – except the UK, but that nation does not really feel itself involved in the European idea – since in Holland, there never was a tradition of cultural value which could function as a barrier against the revengeful masses. That is why populism is a natural part of the country's self-identification, and why it has government foundations financially supporting populist concept art and concept music with stunning budgets in the millions, 'art' which does not require any cultural awareness neither in production nor in consuming, on the exclusion of the local top artists who build their career abroad, or remain locked-up in dire circumstances.
The Concertgebouw building (which is, let it be noted, an organisation separated from the Concertgebouw Orchestra) is in trouble because of the rising tide of populism which considers ANY serious art, and especially classical music, as an instrument of suppression by the bourgeoisie, hindering the type of fun as represented by pop, so they gamble on next generations accepting the building as a sexy place with mind-blowing bums. But they will be thoroughly disappointed, both the bum seekers and the building's staff.
But all this is merely one signal among many:
The timeless saying "Anything goes", especially at this time of the year when new students start their first encounter with the world of learning and sometimes in a broad sense also culture, the video is a banal example of the 'state of mind' of those who made it and of those (perhaps grown-ups) who consented to it. The first are forgiven, for they don't know (yet) what the Air is about, but the latter should be blamed. They didn't dare or succeed in the task of upbringing and even more serious, they poisened the minds of the younsters between 17 – 35 years of age with the idea of: FUN – CHEAP – EASY.
However, both will find out that art is a different cup of tea and that 'cultural air' is a phenomenon to discover and keep sacred. A word that nowadays is becoming more and more obsolete.
How do we know that one day, strolling down a street in Salzburg, Mozart didn't see some skimpy underwear, when a breeze came up and think "air on a G string" as a little pun? Apparently he had a mind unhindered by all of today's restrictions and would have thought this was funny.
This comment shows the problem so many people have with the notion of context. Of course Mozart would have found it funny, and the picture in the video is in itself really funny, albeit on a rather juvenile level. But because of its low-level and immature nature, it does not belong in the marketing tool box of an organisation, an internationally-renown concert hall for classical music, which is a form of high art *). It is a self-refuting gesture, offensive for serious music lovers or parents who would like to take their offspring to introductory concerts, and patronizing for the targetted youngsters themselves, which is the worst way of getting their interest. Also the gesture lies about what will be on offer in the hall. It is wrong on all possible sides.
Mozart was a fun-loving man as most artists were and are, but he kept any entertaining vulgarity out of his art. The fun in his operas, for instance, is always stylish, he would not have needed an air blower to make his audience smile.
*) For the readers, suffering from an egalitarian world view: there is nothing wrong in defining certain art forms as better, more interesting, richer in meaning and experience, and therefore more important than other art forms, as there is a considerable difference between the food that enters the mouth and the eventual result of the digestive process.
I read both of your posts and it is apparent that you see this ad as something larger; an example of the decline of the classical arts, which are perceived to be elitist in Holland. I would make two points. The first regards branding. There isn't necessarily any truth in branding; it is simply creating an image that will attract some desired segment of the population to the product. The brand here is not sex at all but rather, humor; to imply classical music is not stuffy, but that it can be light and playful. Secondly, the product is still truly classical music. It is not a pops concert featuring Penny Lane with an audience sing-along, or something even more populist. Not to negate, at all, your concern about the rise of populist arts, I'm just saying that this ad is something less sinister and not cause for alarm.
John, yer wot? Don't be daft – Mozart certainly didn't keep it 'out of his art'. We're talking about the same Mozart as "Leck mich im Arsch", K,231, I assume.
These were side jokes for private use and certainly not meant for Viennese audience consumption. (I don't think emperor Joseph or Leopold or Baron Van Swieten would have appreciated such things.)
Oh yes they did, Joseph II, Leopold and Baron van Swieten were all active cross dressers in the Lodge , "Zur neu gekrönten Hoffnung" where they established true concord.
They already took it out of the "air". Not availabkle anymore, so curb your enthusiasm my dears! 😉
I urge all of the negative commenters to get a life!
What's wrong with people being offended nowadays about almost everything they don't like and starting to throwing the ism's out like they know what they're talking about.
The board of Entree (the 7500 member youth friends club of the Concertgebouw and Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra's that made the ads) consist, amongst others, of some highly classy young ladies. So if anyone should be offended it should be them! Not people who read half of the story, make their judgement based on a headline, not understanding the purpose of the video or probably not even watched the video itself.
Throwing out all the ism's or suggesting that someone should get fired over this just shows how pathetic the political correctness has become by a small group of very thin skinned people that get offended by just about anything out of the ordinary. Sometimes it happens that you see something you don't like or that offends you!
Martin Schippers
Trombonist Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
But, as a trombonist, you will certainly know that people often do HEAR something that they don't like or that offends them, and often that will be a trombone. "The greatest challenge for the heavy brass is to avoid the playing style of the leaf blower" (Norman del Mar: 'Anatomy of the Orchestra', Faber & Faber 1981, 1983; page 317).
Exactly! I'm a professional musical offender but nobody ever asked to get me fired! I guess the audience must be more intelligent, thick skinned and less crabby than the few people that probably have a difficult life being offended all the time.
+1 – Love the RCO and its hall! Along with the Philadelphia Orchestra, my two favorite orchestras!
Thanks Mike!
They need a Leprechaun over there
Hilarious Leprechaun! Thank you.
In the meantime the clip has indeed been removed, although on Vimeo it is still to be seen if you log-in.
At 19.30 hrs pm the following reaction appeared in one of the Dutch papers and it reads:
"The coordinator of the Entree Association , Micha Windgassen (no pun intended – Melisande), says that they have expected critisism, but that one have to look at the 20 seconds clip with a wink. It is logical that there would be some complaints, but many people react positively. Precisely for the reason to pull in youngsters whom we usually cann't reach, we have chosen for controversial. We hope that one does understand this and so the clip will be looked at with a think, fat wink".
Poor, thin and intellectually a very childish excuse.
Bravo Melisande!
Many ones here including the holster had been believing that things like Cagamel, would bring back young audience. Phony things don't work, but funny things do. Concertgebouw is a jewel of orchestra and hall. If someone think it is bad joke, I can tell you that it is much better than a joke about a fly flying during a Berliner Philharmoniker concert (AKA Mr. Gustavo Cagamel joking about the violins). I can even dare to say that Concertgebouw was less disrespectful comparing with the Murder's supporter usual kind of jokes.
Your single-targeted obsession is badly outdated.
Well, I am surprised nobody mentioned that this video is from 3 years ago and was the contestant and the 1st prize winner of the The YouTube Filmhack 2014. Guys, who created it made few more videos on the same topic.
Just by looking at the amount of views on each video I can say that it never became truly viral. Until now…Hahahaha
This is the background story of how everything was created:
The Video explains everything in details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKuH86rFnOk
"Create a YouTube TrueView campaign for The Royal Concert Hall, that attracts a new, younger target audience to the Concert Compas." This (in a nutshell) was the challenge set by JongeHonden/Dutch Young Creatives and Google for The YouTube Filmhack 2014. A competition in two parts: After a first round three winners were chosen, who won a trip to the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity with the legendary Dutch Young Creatives bus. But until then, they had 2 months to produce their idea with the help of several production companies.
Three more videos from the same creators.
Firebird: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4v7SWuph1M
The Carnival of the Animals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XkxQ2ecdBw
Tchaikovsky – Waltz of the Flowers: https://youtu.be/x-jZafstKSg
But that explains everything…. 'jonge honden' = young dogs, i.e. puppies. The marketing was meant for dogs.


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Speaking of the resolution, Lavrov stated: "Resolution 2254 reflects our principled stance on the ways to untangling the Syrian crisis," Lavrov said. "It suggests that the Syrian people alone has the right to determine its future without any interference from the outside and it fully applies to President Bashar Assad's destiny." "I'd like to reiterate that only the Syrian citizens have the power to decide on what kind of a country they should live in and who should stand at the head of it." Lavrov's statements put to rest any suspicions that Russia was somehow changing course in respect of its support for the legitimate government or Syria and for a peace process which guarantees the stability, integrity and ultimately secular and pluralist nature of the Syrian Arab Republic. Russia remains committed to her Arab ally in spite of turbulent events in the wider world. Liked it? Take a second to support The Duran on Patreon! 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The world now teeters on the brink of all out war in Syria as a Russian Il-20 was downed by Syrian missile after Israeli F-16s used it as cover during attack, according to statements made by the Russian Ministry of Defense. President Vladimir Putin, answering a reporter's question during a press conference with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban, said the downing of the Russian Il-20 plane looks like "a chain of tragic circumstances." The Duran's Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss the tripwire triggered that has the potential to tip the fragile balance in Syria towards conflict between Russia, Iran and Israel. Remember to Please Subscribe to The Duran's YouTube Channel The Russian military says an Israeli raid on Syria triggered a chain of events that led to its Il-20 plane being shot down by a Syrian S-200 surface-to-air missile. Moscow reserves the right to respond accordingly. Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said… "Israel did not warn the command of the Russian troops in Syria about the planned operation. We received a notification via a hotline less than a minute before the strike, which did not allow the Russian aircraft to be directed to a safe zone." The statement by the Russian Defense Ministry said that four Israeli F-16 fighter jets attacked targets in Syria's Latakia after approaching from the Mediterranean. The Israeli warplanes approached at a low altitude and "created a dangerous situation for other aircraft and vessels in the region." The statement further said that 15 Russian military service members have died as a result… "The Israeli pilots used the Russian plane as cover and set it up to be targeted by the Syrian air defense forces. As a consequence, the Il-20, which has radar cross-section much larger than the F-16, was shot down by an S-200 system missile." According to reports from RT, the Russian military said that the French Navy's frigate 'Auvergne,' as well as a Russian Il-20 plane were in the area during the Israeli operation. Map of the incident on September 17 in Syria provided by the Russian defense ministry. The Russian ministry said the Israelis must have known that the Russian plane was present in the area, but this did not stop them from executing "the provocation." Israel also failed to warn Russia about the planned operation in advance. The warning came just a minute before the attack started, which "did not leave time to move the Russian plane to a safe area,"the statement said. The statement gives a larger death toll than earlier reports by the Russian military, which said there were 14 crew members on board the missing Il-20. It said a search and rescue operation for the shot-down plane is underway. A later update said debris from the downed plane was found some 27km off the Latakia coast. The search party collected some body parts, personal possessions of the crew, and fragments of the plane. Meanwhile Israel has come out to blame the Syrian government for the downing of the military plane, according to an IDF statement. Israel said that it "expresses sorrow for the death of the aircrew members" of the Russian plane. However, it stated that the government of Bashar Assad "whose military shot down the Russian plane," is "fully responsible" for the incident. Israel further blamed Iran and Hezbollah for the incident. Israel expresses sorrow for the death of the aircrew members of the Russian plane that was downed tonight due to Syrian anti-aircraft fire.Israel holds the Assad regime, whose military shot down the Russian plane, fully responsible for this incident. — Israel Defense Forces (@IDFSpokesperson) September 18, 2018 The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) explained that its jets were targeting a Syrian facility "from which systems to manufacture accurate and lethal weapons were about to be transferred on behalf of Iran to Hezbollah in Lebanon." Israel claimed that the weapons were "meant to attack Israel." Israel expresses sorrow for the death of the aircrew members of the Russian plane that was downed tonight due to Syrian anti-aircraft fire.Israel holds the Assad regime, whose military shot down the Russian plane, fully responsible for this incident. — Israel Defense Forces (@IDFSpokesperson) September 18, 2018 Via RT… The IDF assumed that the Syrian anti-air batteries "fired indiscriminately" and didn't "bother to ensure that no Russian planes were in the air." The Israelis said that when the Syrian military launched the missiles which hit the Russian plane, its own jets were already within Israeli airspace. "During the strike against the target in Latakia, the Russian plane that was then hit was not within the area of the operation." According to the Israeli military, both IDF and Russia have "a deconfliction system," which was agreed upon by the leadership of both states, and "has proven itself many times over recent years." The system was in use when the incident happened, the IDF stated. The IDF promised to share "all the relevant information" with Russia "to review the incident and to confirm the facts in this inquiry." The military presented a four-point initial inquiry into events in Latakia. It insisted that "extensive and inaccurate" Syrian anti-aircraft fire caused the Russian jet "to be hit and downed." The Russian Il-20 aircraft, with 15 crew on board, went off radar during an attack by four Israeli jets on Syria's Latakia province late Monday. Later on Tuesday the Russian Defense Ministry said that an Israeli raid on Syria triggered a chain of events that led to its plane being shot down by a Syrian S-200 surface-to-air missile. Liked it? Take a second to support The Duran on Patreon! Continue Reading Latest Trump Orders Immediate Release Of All Text Messages, Carter Page FISA Application From Russia Investigation Trump has ordered the DOJ to release all text messages related to the Russia investigation with no redactions. Published 1 day ago on September 18, 2018 By Tyler Durden Via Zerohedge… President Trump has ordered the Department of Justice to release all text messages related to the Russia investigation with no redactions, of former FBI Director James Comey, his deputy Andrew McCabe, now-fired special agent Peter Strzok, former FBI attorney Lisa Page and twice-demoted DOJ official Bruce Ohr. Also released will be specific pages from the FBI's FISA surveillance warrant application on former Trump campaign aide Carter Page, as well as interviews with Ohr. WH: Trump has "directed the Department of Justice (including the FBI) to publicly release all text messages relating to the Russia investigation, without redaction, of James Comey, Andrew McCabe, Peter Strzok, Lisa Page, and Bruce Ohr." pic.twitter.com/IdVYLvceYK — Jim Acosta (@Acosta) September 17, 2018 The statement reads in full: "At the request of a number of committees of Congress, and for reasons of transparency, the President has directed the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Department of Justice (including the FBI) to provide for the immediate declassification of the following materials: (1) pages 10-12 and 17-34 of the June 2017 application to the FISA court in the matter of Carter W. Page; (2) all FBI reports of interviews with Bruce G. Ohr prepared in connection with the Russia investigation; and (3) all FBI reports of interviews prepared in connection with all Carter Page FISA applications. In addition, President Donald J. Trump has directed the Department of Justice (including the FBI) to publicly release all text messages relating to the Russia investigation, without redaction, of James Comey, Andrew McCabe, Peter Strzok, Lisa Page, and Bruce Ohr" *** As we reported last Monday, Trump had been expected to release the documents any time – with specific attention to the Page documents and the "investigative activities of Justice Department lawyer Bruce Ohr" – who was demoted twice for lying about his extensive relationship with Christopher Steele – the former MI6 spy who assembled the sham "Steele Dossier" used by the FBI in a FISA surveillance application to spy on Page. Republicans on the House Intelligence and Judiciary committees believe the declassification will permanently taint the Trump-Russia investigation by showing the investigation was illegitimate to begin with. Trump has been hammering the same theme for months. They allege that Bruce Ohr played an improper intermediary role between the Justice Department, British spy Christopher Steele and Fusion GPS — the opposition research firm that produced the Trump-Russia dossier, funded by Democrats. (Ohr's wife, Nellie, worked for Fusion GPS on Russia-related matters during the presidential election — a fact that Ohr did not disclose on federal forms.) And they further allege that the Obama administration improperly spied on Carter Page — all to take down Trump. –Axios Ohr, meanwhile, met with Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska in 2015 to discuss helping the FBI with organized crime investigations, according to The Hill's John Solomon. The meeting with the Putin ally was facilitated by Steele. Last month Trump called Ohr a disgrace, while also tweeting: "Will Bruce Ohr, whose family received big money for helping to create the phony, dirty and discredited Dossier, ever be fired from the Jeff Sessions "Justice" Department? A total joke!" Will Bruce Ohr, whose family received big money for helping to create the phony, dirty and discredited Dossier, ever be fired from the Jeff Sessions "Justice" Department? A total joke! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 20, 2018 Trump's threat came one day after two tweets about Ohr, noting a connection to former FBI agent Peter Strzok, as well as a text sent by Ohr after former FBI Director James Comey was fired in which Ohr says "afraid they will be exposed." "Very concerned about Comey's firing, afraid they will be exposed," said Bruce Ohr. DOJ's Emails & Notes show Bruce Ohr's connection to (phony & discredited) Trump Dossier. A creep thinking he would get caught in a dishonest act. Rigged Witch Hunt! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 16, 2018 "The FBI received documents from Bruce Ohr (of the Justice Department & whose wife Nelly worked for Fusion GPS)." Disgraced and fired FBI Agent Peter Strzok. This is too crazy to be believed! The Rigged Witch Hunt has zero credibility. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 16, 2018 According to emails turned over to Congressional investigators in August, Christopher Steele was much closer to Bruce Ohr and his wife Nellie than previously disclosed. Steele and the Ohrs would have breakfast together on July 30, 2016 at the Mayflower Hotel in downtown Washington D.C., days after Steele turned in installments of his infamous "dossier" on July 19 and 26. The breakfast also occurred one day before the FBI formally launched operation "Crossfire Hurricane," the agency's counterintelligence operation into the Trump campaign. "Great to see you and Nellie this morning Bruce," Steele wrote shortly following their breakfast meeting. "Let's keep in touch on the substantive issues/s (sic). Glenn is happy to speak to you on this if it would help." "After two years of investigations and accusations from both sides of the aisle about what documents indicate, it is past time for documents to be declassified and let the American people decide for themselves if DoJ and FBI acted properly," Freedom Caucus chairman Mark Meadows told Axios earlier Sunday. In early August, journalist Paul Sperry tweeted that Trump may use his presidential authority to declassify "20 redacted pages of a June, 2017 FISA renewal, "and possibly" 63 pages of emails and notes between "Ohr & Steele," and FD-302 summaries of 12 interviews." Look this month for POTUS to declassify … — 20 redacted pages of June 2017 FISA renewal … and possibly … — 63 pages of emails and notes b/t Ohr & Steele — FD-302 summaries of 12 FBI interviews w/ Ohr re Steele … and watch Dems and media toadies become apoplectic — Paul Sperry (@paulsperry_) August 5, 2018 President Trump threatened to declassify documents two weeks ago – one day after the New York Times allegedly published an anonymous Op-Ed claiming to be from a White House official claiming to be part of an unelected "resistance" cabal within the Trump administration. "The Deep State and the Left, and their vehicle, the Fake News Media, are going Crazy – & they don't know what to do," Trump tweeted earlier this month, adding: "The Economy is booming like never before, Jobs are at Historic Highs, soon TWO Supreme Court Justices & maybe Declassification to find Additional Corruption. Wow!" The Deep State and the Left, and their vehicle, the Fake News Media, are going Crazy – & they don't know what to do. The Economy is booming like never before, Jobs are at Historic Highs, soon TWO Supreme Court Justices & maybe Declassification to find Additional Corruption. Wow! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 6, 2018 Trump's threat comes as calls by frustrated GOP legislators to release the documents have hit a fevered pitch. Spearheading the effort are Republican Reps. Meadows, Jim Jordan, Matt Gaetz and Lee Zeldin – who have repeatedly asked Trump to declassify more of the heavily redacted FISA surveillance warrant on former Trump campaign aide Carter Page in late 2016. At 12:45PM, I will be joined by @Jim_Jordan @RepMarkMeadows @RepMattGaetz & others to call on @realDonaldTrump to declassify & release the Page FISA apps, Ohr's 302s & more. The FISA court was misled & the process abused to spy on Americans. We have ZERO tolerance for any of it! — Lee Zeldin (@RepLeeZeldin) September 6, 2018 In June, Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee asked President Trump to declassify key sections of Carter Page's FISA warrant application, according to a letter obtained by Fox News. Carter Page, the DOJ/FBI's person of interest, weighed in on the matter in late August, tweeting: "The Corrupt DOJ, co-conspirators in the DNC and their high-priced consultants correctly believed they had American democracy and the FISA Court over a barrel in 2016." BREAKING NEWS (a.k.a. what most sane reporters and other observers realized long ago): The Corrupt DOJ, co-conspirators in the DNC and their high-priced consultants correctly believed they had American democracy and the FISA Court over a barrel in 2016. https://t.co/Qqc3OmFdAV — Carter Page, Ph.D. (@carterwpage) August 31, 2018 Liked it? Take a second to support The Duran on Patreon! Continue Reading Latest De-Dollarization Tops Agenda at Russia's Eastern Economic Forum The Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) was held in Vladivostok on Sept.11-13. Founded in 2015, the event has become a platform for planning and launching projects to strengthen business ties in the Asia-Pacific region. Published 1 day ago on September 18, 2018 By Arkady Savitsky Via Strategic Culture This year, the EEF brought together delegations from over 60 countries to discuss the topic "The Far East: Expanding the Range of Possibilities". A total of 100 business events involving over 6,000 participants were held during the three days. 1,357 media personnel worked to cover the forum. Last year, the number of participants was 5,000 with 1,000 media persons involved in reporting and broadcasting. The EEF-18 gathered 340 foreign and 383 Russian CEOs. Nearly 80 start-ups from across South-East Asia joined the meeting. CLICK HERE to Support The Duran >> This year, a total of 175 agreements worth of 2.9 trillion rubles (some $4.3 billion) were signed. For comparison, the sum was 2.5 trillion rubles (roughly $3.7 billion) in 2017. They included the development of the Baimsky ore deposits in Chukotka, the construction of a terminal for Novatek LNG at Bechevinskaya Bay in Kamchatka and the investment of Asian countries in Russia's agricultural projects in the Far East. Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Mail.Ru Group, Megafon and Chinese Alibaba inked an agreement on establishing AliExpress trade joint venture. Rosneft and Chinese CNPC signed an oil exploration agreement. The Chinese delegation was the largest (1,096 people), followed by the Japanese (570 members). The list of guests included the president of Mongolia and prime ministers of Japan and South Korea. It was also the first time Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the event to meet his Russian counterpart. The issue of de-dollarization topped the agenda. Russia and China reaffirmed their interest in expanding the use of national currencies in bilateral deals. During the forum, Kirill Dmitriev, the head of RDIF, said the fund intends to use only national currencies in its transactions with China starting from 2019. It will cooperate with the China Development Bank. This "yuanification" is making visible progress with Shanghai crude futures increasing their share of oil markets up to 14 percent or even more. China has signed agreements with Canada and Qatar on national currencies exchange. READ MORE: Eastern Economic Forum opens new chapter in US-Russia dialogue De-dollarization is a trend that is picking up momentum across the world. A growing number of countries are interested in replacing the dollar. Russia is leading the race to protect itself from fluctuations, storms and US-waged trade wars and sanctions. Moscow backs non-dollar trade with Ankara amid the ongoing lira crisis. Turkey is switching from the dollar to settlements in national currencies, including its trade with China and other countries. Ditching the US dollar is the issue topping the BRICS agenda. In April, Iran transferred all international payments to the euro. The voices calling for de-dollarization are getting louder among America's closest European allies. In August, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas called for the creation of a new payments system independent of the US. According to him, Europe should not allow the United States to act "over our heads and at our expense." The official wants to strengthen European autonomy by establishing independent payment channels, creating a European Monetary Fund and building up an independent SWIFT system. Presenting his annual program, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker called on Sept. 12 for the European Union to promote the euro as a global currency to challenge the dollar. According to him, "We must do more to allow our single currency to play its full role on the international scene." Mr. Juncker believes "it is absurd that Europe pays for 80 percent of its energy import bill – worth 300 billion euros a year – in US dollars when only roughly 2 percent of our energy imports come from the United States." He wants the raft of proposals made in his state of the union address to start being implemented before the European Parliament elections in May. 70% of all world trade transactions account for the dollar, while 20% are settled in the euro, and the rest falls on the yuan and other Asian currencies. The dollar value is high to make the prices of consumer goods in the US artificially low. The demand for dollars allows refinancing the huge debt at low interest rates. The US policy of trade wars and sanctions has triggered the global process of de-dollarization. Using punitive measures as a foreign policy tool is like shooting oneself in the foot. 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text: This program details the installation services of Reverend A. D. Williams King at The First Baptist Church of Ensley, Alabama. A number of community and church leaders, including his older brother, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rev. Ralph Abernathy, welcome the young pastor and his family to his new pastorate position.