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Bob Hope Airport (BUR) – Burbank, CA
Bob Hope Airport – formerly called Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport – is located in the City of Burbank, CA, but owned and operated by the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority. The authority comprises nine appointees, including three each from the cities of Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena. Decisions regarding the operation of BUR, therefore, are not entirely controlled by the City of Burbank. However, development and building permits are controlled solely by the City of Burbank, which has led to a 10-year standoff regarding the construction of a new commercial terminal. As a result, general aviation is affected, specifically regarding the designation of land for other than commercial use.
There are two FBOs now serving BUR. The airport has a grandfathered 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. curfew affecting some Stage 2 aircraft; Gulfstream II and Gulfstream III aircraft must reduce weight in order to meet more restrictive requirements. A recently completed Part 150 noise study recommends, among other things, prohibition of Stage 2 aircraft less than 75,000 lbs. and a night curfew for all aircraft. As part of the current Part 161 noise study, the authority is attempting to fulfill these recommendations.
While the authority professes to value and support BUR and all its aviation elements, its actions indicate otherwise. Since September 11, 2001, Customs service has been reduced, but NBAA Members are attempting to establish a "pay-for-service" system.
Latest Developments
At Airports Coast to Coast, NBAA Fighting National, Local Threats to Access
June 11, 2015
At airports on the East and West coasts, NBAA is working to halt recently proposed access restrictions for business aviation. Amendments offered for inclusion in a major transportation-spending bill under consideration last week in the U.S. House of Representatives would constrain access at California's Bob Hope Airport and New York's East Hampton Airport. As NBAA COO Steve Brown noted, "Airports are part of a national system that requires a national approach to operational policy – not an approach based on local interests or pressure groups." Learn more about NBAA's work to preserve access to the airports.
NBAA: Nighttime Ban at California Airports Won't Fly
February 28, 2011
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen today told four congressmen that a proposed ban on nighttime flights at Bob Hope Burbank (BUR) and Van Nuys (VNY) airports in southern California would hurt local businesses and severely impede interstate air commerce. "This amendment would establish exactly the type of 'patchwork quilt' of local restrictions that the 1990 Airport Noise and Capacity Act (ANCA) was designed to prevent," said Bolen in a letter to the congressmen. Learn more and review the letter.
NBAA Continues to Oppose Proposed Curfew at Burbank and Van Nuys Airports
August 16, 2010
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen wrote to the ranking officials on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in response to a proposed nighttime curfew at Bob Hope Burbank Airport (BUR) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY). In a letter to Reps. James L. Oberstar (D-8-MN) and John Mica (R-7-FL), Bolen said that a nighttime curfew would impact the utility of the national air transportation system as a whole. Reps. Brad Sherman (D-27-CA), Howard Berman (D-28-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-29-CA) requested that language be inserted in the pending FAA reauthorization bill to authorize a ban on aircraft operations between the hours of 10pm and 7am at the airports. "NBAA and our member companies are committed to working with communities through local fly friendly programs, aircraft upgrades to stage 4 technology and using aircraft specific departure and arrival profiles," said Bolen.
Review the NBAA Letter (54KB, PDF)
Business Aviation Opponents in CA Take Their Case to Congress
August 2, 2010
Business aviation access at some California airports has been in contentious debate for years, as officials with Van Nuys (VNY) and Bob Hope (BUR) Airports have lobbied for restrictions on business airplanes from using the airports. NBAA Members have been given cause for renewed concern over the issue, because the airport officials have taken their case to Congress. At the urging of officials with VNY and BUR, California Reps. Brad Sherman (D-27-CA), Howard Berman (D-28-CA), and Adam Schiff (D-29-CA) sent a July 21 letter to Reps. James Oberstar (D-8-MN), and John Mica (R-7-FL) – Chairman and Ranking Member, respectively, of the powerful U.S. House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure – requesting an exemption for VNY and BUR from the federal statute disallowing airports from enacting restrictions without approval from FAA officials.
Read a web article on the issue.
FAA Rules Against Nighttime Curfew Proposal at Burbank Airport
November 4, 2009
NBAA today welcomed a decision from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) denying a proposed ban on nighttime operations at Bob Hope Airport (BUR) in Burbank, CA. Earlier this year the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority, owner and operator of the airport, filed an application seeking permission for a nighttime curfew on all operations at Bob Hope Airport. Following a careful analysis of the proposal, the FAA ruled that the proposal was "unreasonable," in part because the curfew would hinder commerce and worsen congestion elsewhere in the Los Angeles area. "When businesses aviation access is preserved at airports, it's also a win for nearby communities, which benefit from the jobs, investment and economic activity that are created. We applaud the FAA for this decision and will continue to work to preserve business aviation operations at Burbank and other public-use airports nationwide."
Review the NBAA press release.
FAA Disapproves Burbank's Part 161 Application For a Nighttime Curfew
November 2, 2009
Earlier this year, the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority filed an application under Part 161 of the FAA's regulations, seeking permission to impose a nighttime curfew on all operations at California's Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Part 161 requires airports to obtain FAA approval before implementing any noise-based restrictions that would affect operations by Stage 3 aircraft. On October 30, 2009, the FAA issued an order disapproving the proposal, which means that BUR cannot implement the ban. The FAA found that the application fulfilled only two of the six statutory requirements that must be met by an applicant in order to obtain the agency's approval. The FAA noted that BUR officials did not demonstrate that there would be a future noise problem and concluded that the curfew would worsen congestion elsewhere in the Los Angeles basin. NBAA and its Members had been among the parties that opposed the ban, and submitted comments explaining why the proposal did not meet the statutory criteria, which were cited by the FAA in support of its decision.
Review the FAA order disapproving a nighttime curfew (2.72 MB, PDF)
NBAA Working to Prevent Night Curfew at Burbank Airport
July 27, 2009
Last week, NBAA filed strenuous objections to a proposed nighttime curfew for California's Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is being reviewed by FAA. The curfew is subject to the FAA's Part 161 procedures, which require the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority to prepare a detailed cost-benefit analysis of the restrictions and solicit comments on the analysis from all interested stakeholders. The proposal cannot become effective unless the FAA determines that it meets several statutory standards and satisfies the FAA's "balanced approach" to noise mitigation. NBAA's objections, which are supported by a detailed analysis by the economic consulting firm GRA, Inc., explain that the airport authority has fallen far short of this standard and failed to make the cost-benefit data its analysis relies upon adequately available for public review.
Review comments filed by NBAA counsel (1.26 MB, PDF)
NBAA Taking Action at Critical Juncture on Burbank Airport Curfew
June 22, 2009
Within the next month, NBAA will provide extensive comments to the public docket for a six-month review process recently begun by the FAA to consider a mandatory curfew at Bob Hope Airport (BUR). As part of its review, the FAA will approve or reject proposed noise and access restrictions for Stage 3 aircraft on or before November 1, 2009. A 30-day comment period opened on June 22 for airport users and other interested parties to comment to the FAA, as detailed in an appended FAA docket titled, "Notice of Proposed Airport Access Restriction and Opportunity for Public Comment." NBAA Members are encouraged to submit comments of their own to the docket. Review the announcement about the curfew review at BUR in the Federal Register Follow NBAA guidance on how to submit written comments to federal regulatory proposals by visiting NBAA's Get Involved web site. Submit your comments on the government's online public docket.
NBAA Leading Challenge to Proposed Burbank Airport Curfew
June 16, 2008
Bob Hope Airport is an good neighbor success story. Thanks to mostly voluntary efforts by NBAA members and others, and with the introduction of quieter aircraft, the noise contour for the airport - the outer limit of what the FAA and California authorities consider to be the area inconsistent with aircraft noise - has in recent years contracted significantly. No access restriction of any type could be justified based on the airport's present record.
Nevertheless, as reported in the May/June edition of NBAA's Business Aviation Insider, the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority is actively considering a mandatory nighttime curfew for Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Review the Insider article "Access Threats Mount at Three Southern California Airports."
The curfew is subject to the FAA's Part 161 procedures, requiring the authority to prepare a detailed cost-benefit analysis of the restrictions, and to solicit comments on the analysis from all interested stakeholders.
NBAA's response to the authority's proposal and analysis was prepared with support from nationally recognized transportation economists.
Review NBAA's comments (1MB PDF).
As of this writing, comments have also been filed by the Air Transport Association of America, Inc. (ATA) and the Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA), which also oppose the curfew. Additional supplemental documents are available at www.burbankairport.com/authority/main.htm
If the authority wishes to proceed with its curfew proposal after reviewing the comments from NBAA and others, it must submit its curfew proposal and analysis directly to the FAA. The proposal cannot become effective unless the FAA determines that it meets several statutory standards and satisfies the FAA's "balanced approach" to aircraft noise mitigation.
"As our comments make clear, NBAA and its members want to remain good neighbors at the airport, but being a good neighbor applies to both sides of the fence," said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen.
"NBAA has prevailed in challenges similar to this one in the past, and we will continue to voice our opposition to a curfew for Bob Hope Airport, but we remain willing, as always, to work with the authority to address legitimate concerns about aircraft noise."
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) seem to be an increasing concern for college students today, and its symptoms may create difficulties for school and relationships. It is estimated that approximately 4 - 6% of the U.S. population has ADHD.
Symptoms of ADHD
ADHD is broken down into three different subtypes:
- Predominantly Inattentive Type,
- Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type, and
- Combined Type.
Symptoms of ADHD typically need to be present prior to 7 years of age and be present for at least 6 months in order for someone to be diagnosed with ADHD. And, the symptoms must create daily difficulties in at least two areas of a person's life, such as work, school, home, or social settings. However, ADHD often goes undiagnosed until adulthood.
The symptoms of ADHD include:
- Distractibility or Difficulty focusing attention
- Impulsivity
- Hyperactivity (physical restlessness, fidgety)
Other possible signs of ADHD include:
- Being easily distracted or forgetful in daily activities
- Making careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities
- Often does not follow through in completing responsibilities in school, work, chores
- Losing things
- Interrupting others or not listening when others are talking
It is important to seek appropriate diagnosis for ADHD/ADHD with trained clinicians, because there are many other mental health disorders that may have similar symptoms as those with ADHD.
We encourage you to come to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) in the Student Wellness Center, Room 300B, to consult on strategies around ADHD. CAPS does not provide services for new ADD/ADHD evaluation or testing. The counselors at CAPS will refer you for further testing should we determine that you may have possible ADHD, and counselors will help you cope with your ADHD symptoms if you are diagnosed. Our personal counselors are available for appointments and walk in crisis counseling. Please call us at 408-924-5910 to schedule an appointment or for more information. The local resources for testing are the Bay Area Assessment Services and Wright Institute Assessment Service.
After Diagnosis
If you have been diagnosed with ADHD, here are a few suggestions that may be helpful in accomplishing your academic and personal success:
- Develop a relationship with a physician, a psychologist, and other qualified professionals who are trained in working with those with ADHD. A professional can answer your questions and concerns, and help you increase your personal effectiveness.
- Educate yourself. Read materials about ADHD. Join a support group and learn from other ADHD persons as well as share your experiences with them. Click HERE for information on ADHD Support Group.
- Manage your time wisely. Keep daily to-do lists with you and visible throughout the day. And, try to schedule your classes during the time of day that you are most productive.
- Break tasks/assignments into smaller units. Break up large assignments into smaller pieces so they are more manageable. Larger assignments seem impossible for most people and especially for those with ADHD. Build in short breaks and reward yourself as you complete your goals.
- Follow a daily routine. It will be easier to deal with ADHD if you have a consistent routine.
- Take good care of yourself. As anyone who has a disability, your performance will be enhanced if you maintain the proper balance of exercise, rest, and a good diet.
- Discourage negative self-talk. Talking down to yourself is ineffective and may immobilize you. Try to treat problems as learning opportunities and as challenges to be met.
- Visit the Accessible Education Center (AEC) on campus. Ask for reasonable accommodations to meet your needs.
- Meet with your professors and inform them of your ADHD. Ask them to help you achieve success in the class to the best of your potential.
References and Further Reading
Fact Sheet on ADHD/ADHD
American Psychological Association on ADHD
The National Resource on AD/HD


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This health service is designed for the needs of the busy individual who values quality, authentic treatment, individual attention and care.
Our aim is to provide an elite service that meets the highest standards of health care and maintains the core values best understood in traditional health systems – treating the causes rather than just symptoms of disease or illness.
Fully qualified and insured, Rebecca is dedicated to delivering highly effective health strategies and approaches.
To enhance the effectiveness of training, treatment strategies and health outcomes yoga and chinese medicine are used interchangeably. Both approaches compliment each other and complete a picture of an 'energetic body'. Each in their own way provide a unique anatomical framework, explain physiological functions and provide frameworks for an integrated understanding of the connection between our body and mind.
Yoga sessions are taught in a classical Hatha style, incorporating strong influences and methods taught by the highly respected and revered BKS Iyengar, founder of Iyengar Yoga.
The aim is to familiarise you with the basic fundamentals for understanding a balanced energetic physical discipline. This is explored through a balanced asana practice (often referred to as postures or dynamic postures) and pranayama practice (regulating energy and using rhythmical breathing techniques to integrate life force). The ultimate goal is to enhance our experiential understanding for meditative and reflective states.
Each session focuses on developing your skills to enjoy and practice yoga for yourself. Sequences are tailored to each individual, taking into consideration previous yoga experience. Some sequences may be designed with a therapeutic focus, however the basic intention is to arm you with the tools and skills necessary to develop your yoga practice.
Chinese Medicine offers primary or complimentary health care to address and treat many disorders, diseases, conditions or ailments. It involves a combination of traditional and natural treatment techniques. Perhaps the most recognisable treatment is acupuncture, where fine disposable needles are inserted at specific points along the body.
In addition to this treatment is the use of moxibustion, a herbal based heat application designed to assist supplementing reduced energy levels and tuina, more commonly known as chinese remedial massage.
Over 10 years of experience, I have found great success using these techniques to remediate:
- neurological disorders
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- conditions associated with pregnancy ( morning sickness, induction for overdue labour, mastitis and associated lower back / neck pain).
These intelligent and complete systems of health offer a powerful way to address a myriad of health concerns and whom also offer inspirational and motivational practices that enhance not just your health, but also your quality of life.
Learn to create energy, generate awareness and develop clarity, balance and ease in your life.
My interest in the body started at 3, on sprung-mat floors in a gymnasium. Jumping, flipping, swinging and tucking where exhilarating experiences. It was a foundation for my interest in health and the relationship between mind and body.
At age 6, I was selected to join an elite gymnastics team (NSW State Sports Centre) and put to work on a rigorous training schedule 2-3 hours every day, with an extended 8 hours on Saturdays! Saturdays are a breeze these days but the intensity of training and practice I experienced back then remains.
Ballet and dance were natural extensions of this, which is where I later developed a sense for the artistic expression I found in yoga.
The connection between 'experience' and the body have been an important feature in my learning and development as a practitioner. And where our mind fit into the equation has been an ongoing investigation that endlessly fascinating process of discovery – how we see ourselves, how this makes us feel, how this shapes our choices and our capabilities.
It really is the journey of better understanding ourselves so we are able to do the things we love more – like jumping, flipping, swinging and tucking, or just enjoying a quiet Saturday with a clear mind.
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Rebecca completed her B.H.Science Majoring in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the University of Technology, Sydney in 2002.
Rebecca continued to develop her skills through a rigorous Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training Program for a further 8 years, with esteemed and highly respected Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher (Certified Senior Certificate Level I) Peter Thomson.
Rebecca has also trained in Clinical Pilates (DMA Certificate Level 1) and STOTT Pilates (Reformer Syllabus). She has continued to develop her skills with teachers throughout Australia, South-East Asia, China and India.
BKS Iyengar, Geeta Iyengar, Prashant Iyengar, Peter Thomson and Sue-Ellen Kohler.
Rebecca has worked in a variety of clinical environments. She has shared her work experience along side physiotherapists, occupational therapists, osteopaths and psychologists. Rebecca has consulted in regards to treatment strategies as well as developed exercise rehabilitation programs for injured patients. Rebecca has taught in private colleges, universities and with professional sporting teams.
I have been working with Rebecca for over a year. I started because I heard yoga could really help with improving recovery between games. Rebecca has been able to meet these demands of the game and also address many old injuries that have been nagging me for years. I have no doubt she has helped extend my career through preventing further injury. I'm a convert.
Over the last few years, I have done an hour of yoga a week with Rebecca. After more than a decade of professional football, she has increased my body awareness and understanding of how the body works and how it's all connected. She knows her stuff really well and gets her message across in a fun and enlightening way. Highly recommended for anyone who likes a healthy body and clarity of mind. Who doesn't?"
I was always interested in yoga and so did lots of different drop-in classes and beginners' courses over the years. It wasn't until I joined Rebecca's class that I actually felt like I was learning something that would take me somewhere: rather than just mimicking the teacher at the front of the room, I realised I was learning the fundamentals I'd been missing all along. Rebecca has an amazing vocabulary for teaching yoga which makes her instructions easy to understand, follow and remember. In my work I spend 5 very long days a week at a desk in front of a computer. As I am getting older, I don't think my body could survive the week without my weekly yoga session.
Rebecca has now been involved with CPFC for 4 seasons and I cannot express how grateful we are for her work. Her years of experience and dedication to learning and advancing her skills are second to none. In very simple terms 'Rebecca gets it'!! She understands the demands of football and professional sport and tailors her classes expertly according to the players needs at any given time of the season. I have no doubt that she has had a huge role in reducing our injury rate, improving players well being and ultimately increasing our club's success. I would recommend her to anyone looking to start this ancient practice to begin a journey which never ends! Cheers becs!!
Private lessons with Rebecca over a two-year period helped me overcome a 20-year chronic back problem. I now have flexibility I could never have dreamed of, good posture and a pain-free life. I will always be grateful to her for that. Bec has a deep knowledge of yoga and the human body. She is also empathetic, intuitive and huge fun to be around. I believe I will always consider my lessons with her to be the single best financial investment of my life.
As age was creeping up on me, knee soreness finally convinced me to ditch Saturday morning runs and try yoga practice with Rebecca. Rebecca's experience in treating professional athletes was immediately evident and the benefits for my body were quickly evident. I am certain that the knowledge of body and mind that she has imparted has allowed me to keep enjoying sporting activities longer and recover from them more swiftly and with less pain. Rebecca's sessions are very educational and I am glad to have benefited from my time with her.
I've suffered from back pain for as long as I can remember as a result of competitive activity in athletics, basketball, boxing, kickboxing, and MMA. I've seen a number of physical therapists over the years ranging from chiropractors to podiatrists, masseurs and Reiki healers. I highly recommend Rebecca Tung as a masseuse and acupuncture practitioner. Her treatments are thorough, professional, intuitive, and caring. Her relaxed and humorous nature also made the treatments very enjoyable.
Rebecca Tung helped me through some of the darkest physical moments in my life. When I tore my lower disks in my spine I thought the pain and lack of movement would never go away. With her Yoga and acupuncture skills she literally turned my life around. I have seen a reduction of close to 95% in pain and I am the fittest I have been in years. I can not recommend her services and skills highly enough.
I have been 'treating myself' to Rebecca Tung's wonderful treatments for the past 5 years. Rebecca's touch is at once tender and intense. She is an incredibly attentive therapist, skilled in her use of acupuncture and remedial massage. I recommend her to anyone who wants to feel rewarded and stronger!
Rebecca really helped me during a difficult time in my career when injury was really affecting my game. We were able to concentrate on specific stretching and yoga techniques to help with my ongoing lower back pain. It was effective and a great addition to my exercise and rehab program. She was a unique and valuable part of our training program at the club.
I have known Rebecca Tung for the last 5 years. In that time, the one thing I have learnt is that she is incredibly passionate about Yoga. During my time as Head Coach for the Sydney Roosters Rugby League Club, we became aware of the benefits of Yoga. Not only for the obvious benefits of an extensive stretch, but also the practicing of relaxation, mind control and focus. Rebecca was the official Yoga Instructor for 2 years and during that time Rebecca was to perform up to 2 sessions a week in various environments. During the sessions I was amazed at Rebecca's ability to keep the group in tune with what activity she was trying to perform. This was to the point, where the players looked forward to the stretching; which is unheard of in one of possibly the toughest sports in the world, Rugby League. Not only would I recommend, but I would absolutely encourage any organization to add Rebecca and her Yoga sessions to your folio of activities.
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On site classes
£110/hour (Estimated costs for locations within Central London)
1-1 Yoga Class, Treatments, Small groups, Sports teams
Retreats are offered as a way for people to turn up the heat on their yoga practice and make a deeper commitment to themselves and their own personal goals. The work done during a retreat can help facilitate one's intention to practice and create an experience to draw on for their lives back at home.
This year Rebecca will be teaching a retreat at Tilton House just an hour drive from London. Tilton House is nestled under the South Downs with views over the Sussex Weald. Beautiful and serene surroundings, Tilton House provides a perfect location whilst we work on the mat.
There are limited numbers, 12 – 14 people max which will offer us a great opportunity to make some solid changes in our body and work towards building a yoga practice that is going to make sense for your yoga back at home.
Open to beginners and general level yogi's.
Cost: £350
Includes: 5 Yoga classes, 2 nights accommodation (twin/triple share also available)
All catered meals are included. Seasonal vegetarian food or special diets will be accommodated.
Access to beautiful luscious woodlands, local walks, tennis courts, or you can take a more relaxed approach.
Additional Services: Massage, Osteopathy, Facials, Ayurvedic Treatments, Hot Stone Massage can all be arranged at an additional cost.
Deposit: £70
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Worst Emmy Ruffles: Teri Hatcher
The good news is… her face doesn't look so terrifying. Amazing how some people put other people into perspective, right? Constant shots of Madonna and Granny Freeze have numbed us all, no pun intended.
The bad news… she's shopping at the mall. You know those ladies' stores at the mall? They have names like After Six. Or Vincent's. Like off off OFF 5th Avenue. Like not even good enough for vintage. Like beauty pageant discards, worn by girls who didn't even make the final 15…picked out on television's biggest night by an actress on one of the highest rated shows on network.
Who just stepped out of a western brothel?
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Your recent editorial regarding gun control made a glaring error ("Carroll Co.'s nullification fantasy," May 24). In recounting the new gun law in Maryland, you stated that the only difference for handgun buyers was "that buyers provide their fingerprints as part of the application." The fingerprints are not for the application to purchase a handgun, but for a license that you must apply for before you fill out the application to purchase.
Your fingerprints are then submitted to the FBI, along with a separate form. That fingerprint check could take several months to accomplish and then Maryland State Police has 30 more days to issue the new license, something that has not existed until this new law. The total period of time for issuance of this newly-required license could extend well into four or five months prior to the purchase of your next handgun as of Oct. 1, 2013. Then you take your new license to a firearms retailer and fill out several more forms and wait for MSP to again check your background, every time you buy another handgun.
Since the state police are currently taking three months to conduct a seven-day background check, how in the world will they be able to issue up to 75,000 new licenses next year? They do not have the resources to accomplish this task, especially given that the new law doesn't increase their budget.
Requiring fingerprints to exercise a Constitutional right is just wrong. Perhaps the Sun should submit fingerprints to the state in order to write its editorials. Would you agree to that requirement?
Sanford Abrams, Owings Mills


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Polerio writes: "The ISIS2MARC application has been added to speed up converiting CDS/ISIS records into MARC format. The ISIS2MARC can be used by other library software which is MARC compatible. polGenSQL has been modified. Its function allows the librarian to convert MARC data to sql commands compatible to PhpMyLibrary database structure."
PhpMyLibrary-2.0.2-1 w/ISIS2MARC
Integration of MPS and OpenISIS
Dobrica writes: "In this article we try to answer the question "how" we implemented our WebPAC and why we decided to solve our problem going step by step and using the existing Open Source solutions, no matter how complete or inadequate they were, instead of waiting for a single "perfect" solution that would solve all our problems in one integrated package. Finally, we share with you what we have learned in this process and how our new knowledge affected creation of new requirements, as well as our future plans."
Polerio writes: "PhpMyLibrary-2.0.1 has been Released. Its major enhancements: multi-admin support; library user picture upload; database structure changed; polGenSQL (MARC2PhpMyLibrarySQL) revised; content management added."
Polerio writes: "Changes to PhpMyLibrary include: an Online Reservation module has been created; this will allow borrowers to reserve the book they want to borrow online. The Python polGenSQL program was also included to speed up the importing of MARC records. A Nuke-like themes system has been adapted. Post/PHP Nuke themes can be used even if on a non-nuked site. This is now a full package library automation software which consists of three core modules and the WebOPAC, Cataloging, and Reservation modules."
Pate writes: "Koha 1.3.0 has been released. This release marks the beginning of public development and testing of the MARC compliant Koha we've been Looking forward to. As the 1.3 releases stabilize and reach feature completion, they will become Koha 1.4. This is an alpha quality release only. If you are want to use Koha in a production setting, please stick with the stable 1.2 release until the 1.3 series stabilizes enough for us to create Koha 1.4.0. Significant new features in this release include: data is stored natively in a MARC based format; multiple flavors of MARC are supported; enhanced API supports both the new MARC format and the older Koha specific format. From a users perspective, this release should look just like a 1.2 series release. All of the work so far has been in redesigning the data format and extending the API. User visible changes will be included once the infrastructure has stabilized."
A Fistful of Koha
Pat writes: "The Nelsonville Public Library, which serves 36,000 active borrowers from seven branches, is migrating to Koha. Their one year migration plan includes an investment in Koha development. More information can be found at www.linuxpr.com/releases/5053.html.
Because of growing efforts with Koha in France, a french language koha mailing list has been started. You can subscribe at firstname.lastname@example.com.
A similar level of interest has developed in Germany, and a german language mailing list has also been created. Again, to subscribe send mail to email@example.com.
For more information about Koha, please see the Koha homepage."
pate writes: "Koha 1.2.2 has been released. Special thanks (again) to Steve Tonnesen, who drove this release to completion. 1.2.2 is a significant bug squashing release. Many people have combined in testing this release, and we expect it to be the best Koha yet! you'll like what you see. We plan on continuing to improve Koha, and would love to have you come along on this exciting journey. As always, downloads and more information are available from: sf.net/projects/koha/." Fixes include improved checkvalidisbn() routine and marc upload, several installer/upgrade improvements, and more.
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Pat writes: "The Koha project has released version 1.2.0 of Koha, its library system. This release features many bugfixes and a great deal of new functionality. Due to the new installer script and changes in the file layout, this should be the easiest Koha to install or upgrade."
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Changes: This version now contains the Cataloging module, which lets a librarian add, edit, and delete catalog entries. It can also modify or delete existing imported catalog entries. A Holdings module was also added, enabling a librarian to add, edit, and delete accession numbers of specific materials. The Record Import module was enhanced so that it can import a library's existing ISIS files. The JavaScript in the WebPAC module has been enhanced."
OpenBiblio beta 0.2.1
Dave writes: "OpenBiblio is an easy to use, open source, automated library system written in PHP containing OPAC, circulation, cataloging, and library administration functionality. Beta version 0.2.1 has just been released. See obiblio.sourceforge.net for a full list of features. There is also a working demo. OpenBiblio focuses is on ease of use. Some of the current features include member admin (new, search, edit, del), bibliography admin (new, search, edit, copy, del), checkin, checkout, collections, material types, and a theme editor."


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(Reuters) - Montana Senator Jon Tester appeared poised for victory over Republican Representative Denny Rehberg early Wednesday in what would be a major win for the national Democratic Party as it solidifies its majority in the U.S. Senate.
With more than three-quarters of the vote counted, Tester was leading by 49 percent to 44 percent.
A Tester win would end a ferocious battle in which an estimated $40 million was spent in a right-leaning state with fewer than 1 million people. The majority of those funds came from groups outside Montana.
Tester, a farmer and former state legislator, won the seat in a 3,000-vote upset in 2006. This year, he stressed his rural Montana roots and his independence from President Barack Obama, who lost the state by a wide margin. Tester touted his advocacy for veterans and women's health while attacking Rehberg as irresponsible and untrustworthy.
Rehberg, a veteran politician and real estate developer who has held the state's single House seat for a decade, aimed to paint Tester as a true-blue liberal supporter of the president who was out of touch with Montana issues. Rehberg stressed his budget-cutting acumen and aimed to ride Mitt Romney's coattails in a state with a strong fiscal conservative streak.
Dave Parker, a Montana State University political scientist, pointed to a big turnout in the college towns of Missoula and Bozeman and unexpectedly soft support for Rehberg among older, rural voters as key factors.
Dan Cox, a Libertarian candidate, may also have hurt the Republican, Parker said.
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The contest between two well-known incumbents was a toss-up throughout, polls showed. Both parties, along with the anonymous independent groups that have flourished since the Supreme Court threw out limits on corporate campaign spending, had long anticipated a tight contest that could decide the balance of power in the Senate - and they spent accordingly.
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Manly Sea Eagles (1st) V Melbourne Storm (2nd) Friday August 8th, Brookvale Oval Match Starts - 7.30pm
Could this be a preview of the Grand Final? The same two teams have not battled for the premiership in consecutive years since the Broncos and Dragons back in 1992 and 1993. If it rains, as it has been forecasted, this would be a big shame in what will be the match of the year. Back-rower Anthony Watmough has not been named but I expect him to be a late inclusion for the home-side as the forward battle is where the game will be won. Dallas Johnson returns for the Storm who will have to do plenty of work in stopping the go forward from the in-form Manly props. Both teams had very comfortable wins last round, hitting form at the right end of the year. Like Melbourne, the Sea Eagles have a fantastic record at home. The Storm haven


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Mining Reform: Deja vu again and again
This Editor's Note accompanies the HCN feature story: Hardrock Mining Showdown.
"Mining Reform May Hit Paydirt in 1993." That was the headline of a story I wrote for High Country News following the election of President Bill Clinton and his appointment of the reform-minded Bruce Babbitt as Interior secretary to oversee the West's federal lands.
But, alas, mining reform is like peace in the Middle East. The closer you think you are to it, the farther away it moves.
Just ask Roger Flynn of the Western Mining Action Project. For 20 years, Flynn has been on a mission to get the federal land agencies to treat mining companies like every other public-lands user -- requiring them to pay a reasonable fee for using public lands, to pay royalties on minerals extracted from those lands, and even, on occasion, to be turned down when their operations would destroy ecologically sensitive or especially scenic places.
"This system hasn't hurt the oil and gas industry," notes Flynn. But every attempt to bring hardrock mining into the modern world has failed, thanks to an 1872 law signed by President Ulysses S. Grant that enshrined mining as a right. An amazingly strong political lobby has fought against the slightest reform of that law, and 138 years later, it still holds sway.
Today, as Tony Davis reports in this issue, the fight is in the courts, where Flynn and his allies are trying to force the U.S. Forest Service to reject a controversial copper mine proposed near Tucson, Ariz. They make a strong argument that the agency has the legal latitude, through rules based on modern environmental laws, to protect the land from undue degradation.
No matter how the case turns out, there is no doubt that the Forest Service -- and its sister agency, the Bureau of Land Management -- would have an easier time saying no if the reform bill the House of Representatives passed in 1993 had become law. Back then conservationists had a friendly administration and a Democratic majority in both chambers of Congress. But they faced the opposition of a powerful Western senator -- Nevada Democrat Harry Reid -- who was able to delay the bill until the mid-term elections of 1994, when Republicans were swept back into power and promptly killed mining reform outright.
Today's political landscape looks eerily similar, with Republicans in control of the House, and Reid still in power and still backing a mining industry that has surged on the meteoric rise in gold and copper prices.
The main difference is that the Obama administration, including Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, expresses no interest in mining reform. In fact, it is defending the industry-backed rules of the Bush administration, which continue to give hardrock mining companies unfettered access to public lands without having to pay U.S. taxpayers a dime.
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Note: the opinions expressed in this column are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of High Country News, its board or staff. If you'd like to share an opinion piece of your own, please write Betsy Marston at [email protected].


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The manager at 4D Security Solutions is at a border security expo in Phoenix this week that in normal years would have been a golden opportunity to profit from a government more than willing to plow billions of dollars into security since Sept. 11. But it's a different story this year for the more than 180 companies exhibiting their products as automatic spending cuts are affecting every federal government agency.
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Several high-level government officials canceled their plans to attend the expo Tuesday and Wednesday, and many vendors worry the cuts could mean less money to go around and longer waits to secure contracts, at least until Congress agrees on a plan to free up funds.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Mike Fisher, David Aguilar, deputy commissioner of U. S. Customs and Border Protection and John Morton, director of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement had been set for keynote speeches at the expo, but stayed in Washington, forcing organizers to replace them with last-minute speakers.
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River Currents
Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission
Volume 9 Issue 4 December 2012
Dr. Riley Needham
Gerald Hilsher
John Larson
Jeff Bashaw
Monte Bradford
Larry Clark
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Rick Stubblefield
Steve Randall
Archie "Trey "Peyton, III
David Spears
OSRC Staff
Ed Fite
Cheryl Allen
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Education Outreach
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Maintenance Supervisor
Josh Baird
Maintenance Department
Charlie Thurber
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Bill James
Ranger Supervisor
Over the course of my almost 30 years of work, I find it interesting that people
continue to raise questions of how the Illinois River got its name.
Some people are under the impression that the river was named for the state of
Illinois; that is not the case. In fact, this Illinois River does not even pass through the state.
The river headwaters in the foothills of the Boston Mountains, located southwest of present
day Fayetteville, Arkansas, which just happens to be a considerable distance away from the
state of Illinois. The headwaters are located just to the south of the Hogeye community,
where the river's beginning emanates from several springs. From there it flows northwesternly,
making its quest downstream crossing into Oklahoma just south of Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
The river flows a distance some 145+ miles in length from its headwaters to its confluence
with the Arkansas River, near Gore, Oklahoma.
The river was actually named by the French, the first explorers to come through the
region. The French derived the river's name for the Illini Indian Tribe they encountered. Illini
is pronounced "ih-LIE-nee," and Illinois is pronounced "ih-lih-NOY", like the state. Today,
descendants of the Illini Tribe make up the Peoria Indian Tribe of Oklahoma.
In 1806, many years after the French's exploration, Lt. James Wilkinson became the
first American explorer to visit the river area. Wilkinson sustained the French naming when
he recorded crossing the river des Illinois.
On the topic of the origin of scenic river names, I would like to turn to an on-going
debate I've held with retired Tahlequah area dentist, Charles Carroll, and former state senator,
Herb Rozell, about the spelling of the Barren Fork Creek. The Barren Fork, which happens to
be the largest and longest tributary to the river, was first simply called the Fork of the Illinois.
In 1841, the region experienced its first major drought of record. The creek completely dried
up and remained dry for several years, leading locals to name it the Barren Fork Creek. Even
after water again began to flow in the creek the Barren Fork Creek name remained. The
retired dentist and former state senator still take exception by spelling the creek's name as
Baron, while others spell it Barron.
For the record, Dr.
Brad Agnew, renowned
history professor maintains
the correct spelling is
"Barren" (meaning
lacking). Also, Oklahoma
law utilizes the "Barren"
How did the Illinois Make its way to Oklahoma?
Ed Fite
A winter view of the river.
Michael Fuhr
River Currents Vol Issue
Page 2
OSRC Board and Agency News
7 9 Issue 1 4
Illinois River Streambank Stabilization Projects
What do brush toes, log veins, and sycamores have
in common? All three were used for the stabilization of eroding
Illinois River Watershed streambanks in a recent project
overseen by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC)
with assistance from Oklahoma State University (OSU). The
OCC was tasked with putting $2 million of America
Reinvestment and Renewal Act (ARRA) money on the ground
from the Oklahoma Clean Water State Revolving Fund via
the Oklahoma Water Resource Board. Many agencies were
brought together for the job of compiling an initial list of forty-five
candidate sites. Eleven sites were eventually selected;
four public parks, three sites public access points, and four
private landowners.
Northstate Environmental, working with Jennings
Environmental and Stantec, was selected in a best value
bidding process to do the work. Their task was to stabilize
these eleven areas using natural materials instead of
traditional rip-rap. Cut banks ranged from 5-15 feet in
height; therefore re-connecting the water body to its
floodplain was the first order of business. Stabilizing
the site to avoid future erosion was a close second.
Methods employed included channel realignment, re-sloping
banks, creating new bank benches, rock veins,
J-hooks, log structures, and brush toes. Work began
June 11 and was completed by August 31 since all monies
had to be spent by that time.
The results were immediate and dramatic. Over
6,500 feet of streambank was stabilized reducing the
amount of sediment added to the waterway by an
estimated 900 tons/year! Although some sycamores
were re-located to the new bank benches, further
vegetation will be needed to ensure complete success
of the project. OCC will be hosting a "Riparian
Vegetation Workshop" in Tahlequah on March 18 & 19,
2013. Participants will learn the why, what, and how of
re-establishing vegetation in riparian areas.
This project has pioneered the way for
additional stabilization undertakings in the watershed.
OCC is maintaining a list of candidate sites and hopes
to continue to build on the success of this project. For
further information on this project, the vegetation
workshop, or to be considered as a candidate site,
please contact Gina Levesque, OCC Conserve Reserve
Enhancement Program Coordinator at 918-456-1919.
By Gina Levesque, Oklahoma Conservation Commission Reserve Enhancement Program Coordinator
The OSRC would like to congratulate
water advocate Ed Brocksmith for his
recent recognition as an Oklahoma
Water Pioneer. Brocksmith is a well-known
advocate of northeastern
Oklahoma's waters, particularly the
Illinois River. He was recently
recognized as a Water Pioneer for
his conservation efforts at the annual
Governor's Water Conference.
The Oklahoma Water Pioneer Award was established
in 1985. Since the award's inception more than 100
Oklahomans have received this title. Past winners range from
farmers and ranchers to legal advocates to government
officials, such as former Attorney General Drew Edmondson.
Brocksmith was nominated for his continued efforts
on behalf of the Illinois River. He was a co-founding member
of the group Save the Illinois River (STIR) and has been a
driving force in the organization's efforts to raise awareness
of river issues among citizens and lawmakers. In 1986,
Brocksmith's dedication to Oklahoma rivers led to his
appointment as an OSRC Commissioner. He served as the
board Chairman during his four-year term. Brocksmith was
re-appointed to the board in 1998 and served another four-year
term. Brocksmith was later elected to the board in 2005
as the Cherokee County representative. Brocksmith has also
been recognized for his work with the Oklahoma Sierra Club's
Water Conservation Award.
Former OSRC Chairman
Named Water Pioneer
Chilly weather doesn't stop visitors from
enjoying the state's water resources. To accommodate
the needs of off-season visitors, the OSRC has retained
two part-time rangers and a maintenance member on
staff for the winter season. The combined efforts of
these employees maintain the safety and cleanliness of
OSRC properties so visitors may enjoy them year round.
Rangers Dustin Davis and Tanner Hendley patrol
the basin on alternating weekends. Davis, who has been
a seasonal ranger since 2009, works full-time at the
Unted Keetoowah Band Lighthorse patrol, while
Cherokee County Sheriff officer Tanner Hendley started
at the OSRC in 2012. Maintenance staff member Barry
Emmons spends Saturdays and Sundays keeping OSRC
access areas neat. Emmons began working at the
agency in 2008 and has worked part-time throughout
the years to maintain OSRC properties.
Part-time Employees Work Off-season
River Currents Vol Issue
Page 3
Spotlights in the River Basin
9 Issue 4
The OSRC took a new approach to education
outreach efforts this year. In the
past, the agency has hosted the
Illinois River Festival, bringing a
variety of environmental,
educational, and river-friendly
groups together and inviting the
public to learn from these
organizations as well as show
their appreciation for one of
Oklahoma's most treasured
scenic rivers. The agency has also
focused education outreach
efforts on engaging elementary
school students with local water
resources and conservation
information. For this Riverfest,
the agency combined these two
efforts, focusing on providing
environmental education to a
multitude of area students.
The Riverfest was held
Tuesday, October 9th, at War Eagle
Resort, whose owners opened up
the campgrounds for the event.
Participating schools included
Oaks-Mission, Greasy, Tenkiller,
Greenwood, Heritage, Leach,
Moseley and Cave Springs.
Approximately 500 students,
ranging from 2nd – 5th grade,
were in attendance. The young
students were full of energy and
eager to learn about the
Over 20 booths were set-up
by various organizations and
groups, each offering students
different information and activities
to teach them about their river
environment. The Oklahoma
Highway Patrol covered river
safety, informing students about
the importance of life jackets. The
environmental arms of Cherokee
Nation and the United Keetoowah
Band were both in attendance,
teaching students about recycling
and the necessity of conserving
Oklahoma's water resources. Many organizations offered
fun activities to engage the
students with the environment,
such as the the United States
Geological Survey's (USGS)
enviro-jeopardy game. Illinois
Jones also made an appearance
at the event.
Several familiar faces
joined the OSRC at the event,
including the Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ), the
Tahlequah Rock and Mineral
Society and U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Services. There were also
several new groups participating
in the event for the first time,
including Ag in the Classroom,
the Oklahoma Water
Environment Association
(OWEA), the Oklahoma
Aquarium, and the Metropolitan
Environmental Trust (MET).
The OSRC set up 4
different booths at the event.
Administrator Ed Fite and
Maintenance Supervisor James
Hickman distributed information
about the agency as well as
goodies for students. Rock
painting was offered by
Administrative Manager Cheryl
Allen, allowing students to take
part of the river home with
them. An aluminum can toss
game designed to teach students
the ease of recycling was also
offered, run by maintenance staff
Josh Baird and Charlie Thurber.
Education Outreach Coordinator
Cassandra Carter gave a
"frogology" talk to students,
teaching them about frog biology
and the importance of biological
The event was a great
success. Both students and
educators enjoyed the festival
and look forward to next year's.
Illinois River Festival Held for Local Students
OWEA demonstrates to students how every-day
actions can affect water resources.
USGS engages students in a Jeopardy style
quiz to teach them about the environment.
OSRC employees made a game of recycling
aluminum cans with students.
River Currents Vol Issue
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The Belted Kingfisher is a distinctive, conspicuous
bird commonly seen in the Illinois River basin. The Belted
Kingfisher is one of the only three Kingfisher species in
the United States, and is the only member of the Kingfisher
family in Oklahoma.
A medium-sized bird, the Belted Kingfisher
reaches between 4 to 6 ounces in weight and 11 to 14
inches in length; their wingspan can reach anywhere
between 19 and 23 inches. Belted Kingfishers have a
distinctive shape, accented by its shaggy, spiked crest.Adult
females are slightly larger than adult males.
In a reverse of display of many birds, adult females
are also more brightly colored than adult males. Both sexes
are primarily slate blue with a white collar and white chest.
Females also have a rufous, or rust-colored, band which
stretches across their white bellies. The coloring of juvenile
birds is similar to that of adults, though both juvenile sexes
have a rufous band.
The life cycle of a Belted
Kingfisher begins not in a nest high
above the ground, but in a tunnel
below it. Male and female birds dig
tunnels up to eight feet long, and then
lay their eggs. Swallows sometimes
share these tunnels. After hatching,
offspring remain with their parents for
about three weeks, learning to fly and
fish on their own before leaving the
nest. Belted Kingfishers are solitary
creatures, seeking other birds only
during nesting and mating seasons.
The diet of a Belted Kingfisher
is based on small fish like minnow,
though it is also known to eat insects,
crayfish, and even small
amphibians.Once a Kingfisher spots
a fish swimming near the river's
surface, it descends from its perch to
capture its prey. The Kingfisher dives
into the water to scoop its meal from
the shallows, then flies the catch back
to its tree. The Kingfisher then beats its catch on a tree limb, throws it in the air, and swallows it whole. Later, the
Kingfisher regurgitates a pellet full of the fish's indigestible material. The Kingfisher's eating habits can benefit anglers
by ridding the river of smaller fish. This lessens competition and allows remaining fish to grow larger. If the Belted
Kingfisher is near a fish hatchery, however, the bird can be a nuisance.
The Belted Kingfisher is less sensitive than other species that depend on water for food. The National Audubon
Society notes the resilience the species displayed before the ban on DDT, a pesticide that proved harmful to several
other animals. The Audubon Society's Seattle branch relates the Belted Kingfisher's insensitivity to the fact that their
diet is centered on very small fish.
If you make a trip down to the Illinois River, you're likely to hear the Belted Kingfisher's rattling call.
Belted Kingfisher Rules Along the River
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text: Madeline Miller Rich Reads: Historical Fiction Fit For A Queen By Madeline Miller • Jun 23, 2012 I have always loved a great story set in the past. Give me a high-powered historical plot, and I will keep turning those pages until my eyes cross. Kings or consuls, functionaries or janissaries, it doesn't matter, only that it pounds onward to the conclusion — volcano explosion, battle or market crash. It's literary dessert, and I devour every bite.


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Speaking of lethargic--I'm still battling a nagging case of fatigue, which means that cooking/baking and blogging has taken a little bit of a break. Coming home to a house that has internal temps of 86 and up didn't perk me up, much. So, we resorted to firing up the gas grill and throwing on chicken and veggies-- and cooling off with margaritas. I know, tough, huh?
Fortunately, the high pressure system has moved on, and the temps are now in the comfortable 60's and 70's. Memorial weekend becomes the kick start for barbeques, and I'm so looking forward to spending weekends in our backyard. My husband has earned my admiration with his grilling skills.
We don't grill pork tenderloin often, though we love it. Because this cut of meat is so low in fat, it can easily dry out, if overcooked. I saw this recipe on a recorded episode of "Cook's Country" (on one of those lethargic hot nights, when I was almost comatose). The idea behind this recipe is to try and replicate the flavor of Chinese boneless style spare ribs.
I got totally sucked into this episode, because of the marinade and barbeque sauce, and I had all of the ingredients! The marinade had ingredients of soy sauce, apricot preserves, garlic, freshly minced ginger, hoison sauce, dry sherry, toasted sesame oil, Chinese Five-Spice and black pepper. A portion of the marinade is set aside, to create the sauce that will "lacquer" the pork tenderloin.
To the reserved marinade, ketchup and molasses is added, and then cooked until reduced and thickened.
I also started some sticky rice going...
The Asian Cole Slaw was the biggest surprise! I didn't make a lot of the slaw, but I had to quickly write down the recipe, so I could make this again. Craig raved about the slaw.


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When Michelle kicked off our Breast Cancer Awareness series, she said there's a good chance you know someone who has fought breast cancer. In my case, it's a college friend. Though not a tennis player, she leads an active, outdoor lifestyle. She is in her 30s. I knew that breast cancer didn't just wait until you hit XX age, but I didn't know. She fought and is a survivor. Her spirit is so inspiring.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we have chosen some of our favorite times from our Shop Pink page, which features apparel and gear that supports the cause by donating some proceeds to cancer research. Michelle posted her look last week, but now it's my turn.
For my look, I went with pieces that work for on- and off-court training. First I chose the New Balance Hope Courage Love Tee. I love a good tech tee, and I love ombre. The message is inspirational. Awesome! Plus, New Balance has been a Susan G. Komen Foundation partner for 25 years and will donate a minimum of $500,000 this year to the cause. I love to mix-and-match, and our weather promises to cool off soon (got our first rain of the season finally!) so I went with the adidas Pink Ribbon Tight on the bottom. This three-quarter tight is great for cool days on court, and I can easily wear it for running or gym workouts. adidas donates 10% of profits to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
We all chose the Prince T22 in pink and white because this specific color is to raise awareness. Prince teamed up with Bright Pink and will donate some profits to this nonprofit group. When it comes to performance, the T22 is among the best out there. It's a great fit for my wider foot and offers loads of comfort and durability. It's pretty much has everything a girl could want!
Stay tuned for the other TW Stylists to chime in with their Shop Pink outfits.
Happy Hitting!
Tiffani, TW
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I miss panda being a drummer.
edited May 2010 in Animal Tracks
That's right. I do. Is it worth making an entire topic about? I think so. Does anyone else miss Panda's drumming? I feel, honestly, like a little bit of Animal Collective-spirit has died without it. He was so spuratic, on the edge, amazingly controlled in such a strange way. Delete this if you think it's not worthy of being a topic, Wini. I trust your judgement!
I think it is. I miss his drumming too. All the percussion on Spirit is positively genius! He should get back on the kit.
We should totally start some sort [i]bring panda's drumming back for the next album![/i] petition that we'll give to the AC at an ODDSAC show in Europe or wherever their going next. I think the next album needs a little more guitars and drums in it. Panda is the best drummer I know of!
Yes. Panda has such a distinct style, which is really special. A lot of drummers sound alike. I'm so glad that you guys feel the same way as me! *hugs*
Panda's drumming on Spirit and Danse is ridiculous (Essplode and the such). I also miss him being a stand up drummer, he seems more natural that way then sitting at a full kit.
I love watching the videos of performances from the Spirit & Danse era. Panda seems much more in his element on a kit, and I really love the hat. I wonder if he has it tucked away somewhere, or on display in his house or something.
haha, yes grizz. I loved watching him stand and drum. It was incredible. I also love his drumming for the Animal Crack Box, which is from the same era really. Jimmy Raven, the first track, is just spectacular.
THANK YOU this topic brings something up that i've been thinking about tooo much lately. one of my favorite things about AC is all the sounds they create when putting different instruments and loops and effects together and Noah's drumming which ranges from never ending beats to sporadic symbol crashing, really added positively to the band's overall sound. Merriweather sucks because they all had synths. in My Girls the drums are just used as background sound, i think Noah should get back behind the drum kit (standing or sitting, although i will admit i like how odd it is for him to stand)
I love Panda's drumming too! Especially the stand up drumming during Fireworks live! [quote="derekcollectbone"] Merriweather sucks[/quote] NO
Oh jeez, here comes the shitstorm. There is no right or wrong. Individual taste will prevail in the end, and you two will get mad for no reason and start a heated debate ending in 4 pages of yay or nay. I am stopping this before it happens. This thread WILL stay on topic if I can help it. What is your favorite song that Panda drums on? I'm going to have to say Bat You'll Fly.
no shitstorm in forecast, cloudy chance of rain (seriously it's raining on mommy's day here) I'm not mad i was just missquoted, i didn't like the post pavillion because i thought it was heavily produced, lacked Noah's drumming, and the all had synths which wasn't fun Bat You'll Fly is truly amazing that and Someday, but my favorite drumming is a three way tie between Essplode The Purple Bottle, and Leaf House
i'm going to have to seriously consider that question, Grizz. Essplode is definitely up there. I will not participate in this conversation, I will not participate. (i'm very tempted). All of the drumming on Spirit is fantastic. and once again, i'm glad that you guys all agree with me.
LEAFHOUSE FTW. I completely agree, something about the drumming made the albums feel more lively. "Like a human thats missing a heartbeat, AC is missing Noah's drums." That'll be the slogan for the petition. Or something similar.
I will read more carefully and respond but wanted to throw my opinions in: (opinions! just opinions!) 1. Noah's drumming and Josh's guitar created a lot of what made us resonate so deeply with AC: their organic nature and personal idiosyncrasies made something so beautiful and special. 2. A healthy, growing system evolves. 3. An obsession with the past is like a dead fly, and just a few things are related to the old times. 4. I think ODDSAC is going to bring the guys back together to make their foursome fun sounds. 5. I don't necessarily think those sounds will get recorded and released. 6. I MISS PANDA'S DRUMMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I whole-heartedly agree with all of those points, wini.
As do I. Noah's drumming was really an asset to their sound. I was even listening to spirit the other day and I can't get enough of the bass either. They need more bass; actual bass, not synth bass.
I want them to revert back to an album of all traditional rock band instruments to see what happens.
oooo i agree. if they had noah on drums, a bassist, a guitarist, and the geologist they would have an awesome sound
That would be weird, I don't know if I can see Animal Collective ever doing that
I don't think they would. I appreciate that me and derek are on the same page and want to see this happen. Deakin's the guitarist, Panda drums, the geologist would be geo and that leaves Avey to play the bass. He could do it!
I have a feeling if Avey played the bass it would just be like low drones... Like I don't think it would sound like the synth bass in Spirit
I thought the bass in Spirit was real. Hmm
No I'm pretty sure I read that it was synth bass, because he didn't have a bass guitar...? But it was probably on wikipedia so maybe it was real bass
it was a synth bass. i think that Avey could come up with really simple bass lines and then use a loop pedal during shows, that way he's not limiting his movement around the stage,
That would be brilliant. I think it would be really well received if they put on a real rock show. With lots of jumping and flailing and instruments.
oh yeah i can totally picture the whole thing, Panda would be standing not sitting btw, did they use a bass on the People EP, it really sounds like one in the beginning if it is i would love to learn that bass line
that really really really does sound like a real bass. You could learn it on the bass anyways, and should anyways, even if it isn't real.
as long as geo keeps wearing his headlamp I'm stoked!
The head lamp is a must.
I enjoy Panda's drumming because it was so fresh and different. No one else drums like that. Drums are generally used in a very specific way and Panda didn't follow that trend. Incredibly original sounds.
i miss it too, you're not the only one.
Yes, I agree with Phantom. It was a really specific and unique blend of spastic and controlled. It's something that sounds easy and hard at the same time, which is really hard to do.
so happy P-Bear will be back behind the drums for the upcoming album
Why the craze with resurrecting threads Pottle?
this thread fortold the future
The Future is NOW! I like the ressurection of old threads, so don't question, just answer!
tigs fell in love with the drum her another and an other!
I used to always get to say "feel free to start new threads or resurrect old ones". Now I never do. I miss welcoming. Especially when we would "accidentally" over welcome people. I do not like this board format. I am fomenting rebellion.
Let us ride buffalos, with our breasts out, to freedoooooooooooooooom!!
she fell in love with the damn drummer another and another it was becoming a real problem!
Another White Drummer (little white glove)?
noooo, that's wilco! Playing KISS covers, beautiful and stoned!
oh god! i didn't think my sinful secret would be revealed! well my jig is now up! better get a move on
bust a groove! GONG!


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Video of biorenewable resources meeting
The Oct. 23 "town hall" meeting to discuss ISU efforts and opportunities in the area of biorenewables and renewable fuels is available online. Led by ISU President Gregory Geoffroy, the meeting featured numerous ISU experts in biorewables and drew nearly 400 participants.
Researchers to study ethanol expansion effects
ISU researchers will evaluate the costs and benefits of ethanol expansion to rural communities as part of a $676,722 biofuels research grant.
ISU team develops kitchen cabinets that assist persons with disabilities, aging adults
A research team from Iowa State developed "Kwik-change Kabinets" -- modular cabinet units with adjustable cabinet and kitchen countertop components. The universal-design of the units allows adjustments to be made to fit any person's height in as little as 10 minutes with a simple screwdriver.
ISU design students will use steamroller to make art
Iowa State art and design students will haul out the heavy machinery to create large-format prints with a road builder's steamroller on Friday, Oct. 27. Using chisels and routers, the students have carved designs on 4-foot-by-8-foot sheets of birch plywood. They will use the steamroller to create prints from the woodblocks from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Rueter's, a construction and equipment dealer at 5815 W. Lincoln Way, Ames. The public is invited to watch the printing process.
Miller to lead Center for Plant Responses to Environmental Stresses
ISU plant virus researcher W. Allen Miller has been named director of the Center for Plant Responses to Environmental Stresses, a center that is part of the Plant Sciences Institute. Miller is a professor of plant pathology and of biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology. Researchers in the center study the molecular mechanisms plants use to detect and respond to viruses, bacteria, nematodes, drought, flooding, pollutants and other stresses.
ISU part of partnership competing for BP biofuels research lab
A partnership of the University of California, San Diego, Iowa State University and the J. Craig Venter Institute will compete for BP's $500 million Energy Biosciences Institute. BP, a global energy company, has invited the University of California, San Diego, to submit a proposal for a biofuels research institute to be located on or adjacent to that campus. The university has asked Iowa State and the Venter Institute -- a non-profit research institute based in Rockville, Md., and dedicated to the science of genomics -- to be partners in the proposed institute.
Let's play 'Hardball'
A large crowd of ISU students and community members joined MSNBC's Chris Matthews and Sen. John McCain in Stephens Auditorium for a live broadcast of "Hardball" Oct. 18.
ISU dining director named
Nancy Levandowski, a California-based business consultant, has been named director of campus dining services. Previously, she was a resident district manager for Aramark, an international food service company.
Student meteorology group best in nation
The Iowa State University student chapter of the American Meteorological Society has been named the national Student Chapter of the Year.
Delaware Senator Biden to present Manatt-Phelps Lecture in Political Science Oct. 31
U.S. Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del., will present the fifth annual Manatt-Phelps Lecture in Political Science at Iowa State University at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, in the Sun Room, Memorial Union.
Webcast, mini-conference on ethanol Nov. 13
Experts will offer a variety of perspectives on the corn-based ethanol industry in Iowa in a statewide webcast and mini-conference Nov. 13. The conference is sponsored by the ISU economics department.
Engler will explore critical landscapes in Presidential Lecture Nov. 6
There's more to landscape architecture than moving dirt and planting flowers, says Mira Engler. The Iowa State University landscape architecture professor will discuss her ideas on critical design and present examples of her work during the fall Presidential University Lecture. "Critical Landscapes: From Pork Barrels to Otherworldly Dumps and Gardens," will be at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, in the Sun Room, Memorial Union.
Visualization Challenge
This graphic explaining the chemistry of a potential catalyst took honorable mention honors in the 2006 Science and Engineering Visualization Challenge sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the journal Science. Matt Heying, Changwon Suh, Krishna Rajan and James Oliver of Iowa State University and Simone Seig and Wilhelm Maier of the Universitat des Saarlandes created the graphic.
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Yield of dreams
Successful Farming
Pat Schnable and the Plant Sciences Institute are featured in Successful Farming magazine's October cover story, "Yield of dreams," about groundbreaking crop technology in the works. Research by Schnable and others to sequence the corn genome is key. It will enable scientists to speed development of varieties with desired traits, like drought resistence and cold tolerance, so that agricultural productivity can keep pace with increasing demand for food and fuel.
Time appears right for Dr. Fehr's beans
The Wall Street Journal, Oct. 2
In his cramped lab at Iowa State University here, Walt Fehr developed a soybean whose oil could help eliminate one of the biggest problems facing the food industry today: trans fats blamed for everything from heart disease to hypertension to memory loss.
In search of the next big thing in biomass
Sioux City Journal
ISU graduate student Andy Heggenstaller is searching for the next cash crop in the ethanol boom with an eye on the environment. The agronomy student is not only trying to help Iowa farmers with their bottom lines, but is looking for crops and practices that are beneficial for Iowa's fertile topsoil and its waterways.
Academic All-Big 12
15 athletes earn All-Big 12 academic honors.