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Dogs Help Medical Students Ease Stress
The Greenblatt Library at Georgia Health Sciences University smelled like wet dog on Monday, and everyone was smiling about it.Rising third-year Medical College of Georgia students preparing for a crucial exam got a welcome study break when a half-dozen therapy dogs stopped by. "How serious is the quiet rule?" Lois Fair asked as she prepared to lead her Australian shepherd, Bob, into the library. "They're not going to be noisy, but the people when they see them are noisy." Students came flocking from around shelves of books to pet and play with the dogs. "I haven't seen our class smile this much in over a month," said Allison Rogers, who is "such a dog person." Most of the students are preparing this month to take Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination, which is administered after the second year to test knowledge of science in medicine. It is one of three exams they will have to pass in order to become licensed physicians, and the score is a big factor in determining whether some residency programs will consider them when they apply, said Dr. Kathleen M. McKie, the associate dean for student affairs at MCG. Considering how competitive some residency programs have become and that some programs will not even consider students below a certain score, the test is huge, she said. "Bigger than it should be, but it's a reality," McKie said. The therapy intervention was the idea of MCG student Peter Daniel, who said his mother suggested it after reading about dogs helping students at other schools. After checking out a program online -- "It looked awesome," Daniel said -- he was able to get in touch with Jae-Mar-S Academy of Dog Obedience and Jae-Mar-S Therapy Dogs. The local group of about 70 therapy dogs does roughly 40 visits a month to schools, hospitals, Fort Gordon, the Active Duty Rehabilitation Unit at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center and other places, said Marlene Stachowiak, a trainer and founder of Jae-Mar-S. "Almost any place we're invited," she said. It does have an effect. Studies published this year by occupational therapists in the Army, for instance, found that the therapy dog programs were greatly appreciated by wounded soldiers in transition back to their units. "There were significant correlations between mood, stress, resilience, fatigue and function" and contact with the dogs, one study in Afghanistan found. MCG student Jonathan Harris apologized for having "dog hands" afterward, but was smiling about the experience, even if the smell was a little strong. "We don't mind that at all," he said. "Any change is a good change." (c)2012 The Augusta Chronicle (Augusta, Ga.) Visit The Augusta Chronicle (Augusta, Ga.) at chronicle.augusta.com Distributed by MCT Information Services


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Courtesy of Wesley Athletics
DOVER, Del. - No. 3 Wesley scored 24 points in the second quarter to pull away from Kean for a 48-10 win on Senior Day at Scott D. Miller Stadium.
The Wolverines honored 17 student-athletes playing their final regular season game and the high fives continued throughout the day. The Wolverines shut down Division III's third ranked rusher, Jay Gwaltney, while Justin Sottilare (Columbia, Md./Oakland Mills) threw for over 300 yards and four touchdowns to direct the offense to its sixth game of at least 40 points this season.
Wesley's two senior receivers, Leonard Stevenson (Nanjemoy, Md./Lackey) and Ellis Krout (Dallas, Texas/Roosevelt) each caught five passes and combined for 189 yards and three touchdowns.
The Wolverines started slow, turning the ball over on their first two possessions, but Kean could not capitalize on either with just a missed 45-yard field goal to show for the two generated turnovers.
After that missed field goal, Wesley went 72 yards on six plays, capped by a 10-yard strike from Sottilare to Krout for a 7-0 lead.
The Cougars punted on their next possession and the ensuing Wesley series resulted in a 41-yard pass from Sottilare to Stevenson for a 14-0 lead on the first play of the second quarter. Kean moved into Wesley territory, but the Wolverines held on fourth and six to take over at their own 37. Sottilare connected with Stevenson for 28 yards and later hit Hassan Alston (Randallstown, Md./New Town) for a 32-yard touchdown to make it 21-0.
The defense forced a three and out by Kean and a 38-yard punt return by Sean Hopkins (Georgetown, Del./Sussex Central) set up a 34-yard field goal by Dan Tryon (Wilmington, Del./Salesianum) for a 24-0 lead with 6:51 to go in the half.
The Cougars used some trickery to get on the scoreboard on their next drive. Jahmal Williams returned the kick to midfield. On fourth down, Kean called a fake punt and Billy Daniels hit Will Evans for 33 yards. Those were the only yards the Cougars gained on the possession, however, and a 32-yard field goal by Daniels cut it to 24-3.
Kean had not given up a point all year in the second quarter and had not surrendered 30 points in a game all season, but Sottilare hit Stevenson to cap an eight-play, 60-yard drive to make it 31-3 and gave the Wolverines 24 points in the period.
The Cougars opened the second half by forcing a third Wesley turnover and Tom D'Ambrisi hit Gwaltney for a 15-yard touchdown that made it a two possession game, 24-10.
Wesley's next two drives, however, combined to eat over eight minutes of clock and 10 points as the Wolverines put the game out of reach. The Wolverines took over on at their 37 on the first drive and Brandon Wright (Clayton, N.J./Clayton) caught passes of 40 and 25 yards on the series before Wesley settled for a 27-yard field goal by Tryon. After three and out by Kean, DeAndre Fowlkes (Paulsboro, N.J./Paulsboro) took an end around 28 yards to start the next drive. Eight plays later, Sean Scanlon (Cherry Hill, N.J./Camden Catholic) scored on a one-yard plunge to make it 41-10 with 1:30 left in the third period.
Williams returned Tryon's kick 34 yards into Wesley territory, but Marcus Wilson (Pennsauken, N.J./Camden Catholic) intercepted a pass to end the threat.
Wesley was forced to punt for the first time all afternoon on their first possession of the fourth quarter, but the defense forced a punt of its own that set up the only touchdown of the final period for either team. On the first play of the series, back up quarterback Chris Cummings (Newark, Del./Newark) hit Fowlkes for 74 yards to make it 48-10. The play was the longest pass of the year for the Wolverines.
Sottilare completed 15-of-24 passes on the day for 301 yards and had his fourth game with at least four touchdown passes on the year. Stevenson topped the century mark with 107 receiving yards on the afternoon.
Fowlkes carried the ball three times, but tallied 60 yards to match Wright for the team high. Fowlkes added 82 yards receiving, as did Krout.
Gwaltney entered the day averaging over 130 yards per game and needed just 21 to set the school's single season record. While he got his record, it wasn't by much. Wesley held him to just 27 yards on a dozen carries and just nine yards in the second half.
Eric Adams (Ocean, N.J./Ocean Township) led the Wesley defense with eight tackles and the only sack of the day by the Wolverines. In addition to Wilson's interception, Scanlon also picked off as pass on the day as Wesley limited D'Ambrisi to just 12-of-31 for 98 yards.
Wesley's offense piled up 587 total yards, nearly 400 more than the defense allowed. The Wolverines total of 204 rushing yards was actually 10 more than Kean's total offense of 194.
Williams had 11 tackles for the Cougars, while Brett Yajcaji added 10.
With the win, Wesley ends the season undefeated for the second straight season and the Wolverines have now won 36 consecutive regular season games.
Wesley awaits word on a Pool B bid to the NCAA Division III Football Championships on Sunday, November 14. The selection show will air live on ESPNews at 3:00 PM.


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(This will be played in two sections. The first one is the political and plot section, which relates to VIP. The second section is the Overall section, which relates to resources and factions. Easy enough? Factions affect overall, and VIP affect the plot. However there might be instances in which plot devices affect the overall situation, and viceversa.)
Land, at last. The hellish trip had just ended. But a new equally harrowing experience had just begun. Cast aside from the storm in an uncharted beach, most of the assorted refugees from Port Relon were gathering up. Rag tag survivors of a senseless war that had devolved in utter chaos thanks to the misuse of the nether.
Still, it seemed that not all was lost. A single flicker of hope remained, for they were still breathing and alive. And yet, without a direction and order, tensions rose among the parties that had been leading the expedition. Tanit - last appointed leader of Port Relon by default- and a summoner on her own, found herself opposed to her reluctant ally, the cynical and overbearing Tyr of the Vanir. Seemingly, their discussion has gotten rather heated, for in such tension even the smallest spark can reavivate the fires.
Seemingly, it seems that some of Tyr's men have made forceful advances toward's Tanit lot, according to the Dokkalfar. However the reason of Tyr is different, claiming it was all the dokkalfar's wiles the ones that disturbed his trooper. Neither side seems to be giving in, and the swords of both sides are drawn, ready to pounce should their masters require to do so.
The fact that there's only one intact map and that both Tyr and Tanith disagree wether direction should be taken is only making the situation even worse. They also know that the numbers of these ragtag party are too few to be split and have a chance of success.
"Fine! I'll let the others decide, you old ragged vanir!" The summoner chided, brushing her hair away of her eyes. "You or me!"
"I find that agreeable, mudskin, but should them prove to have the same resolution as lambs, we shall let the blades decide this. We cannot waste much further." The towering Vanir, clad in armor silently nodded, a chilly ring to his gruff voice.
Overall Situation: The beach is deprived of all resources, save those small meager clothes people have. Most possessions and useful tools have been washed away. There's no sign of further resources nearby, save the wreckage that litters the west. There may be changes on the landscape after people gain the high ground of the beach in the north, east or south.
The situation with the leaders can devolve quickly into a fight if no side is chose. Choose wisely. You may also try to quell both sides, or simply destroy them now that they are off-guard.


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Located in the picturesque town of Muttaburra, home to the Muttaburrasaurus is the Dr Arratta hospital museum. The museum houses an array of medical artefacts and historical memorabilia. Take a step back in time and see how medicine has evolved throughout the years. Tours are conducted daily with local guides.


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UPDATE: Des Moines Police find missing teen, return him to family
UPDATE: The Des Moines Police Department announced just before 10 p.m. Friday (Feb. 21) that they have successfully located Johnathan Ormsby, a 15-year old white male who suffers from a number of health issues, and have returned him safely to his home.
The Des Moines Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a juvenile who is missing and may be endangered.
Police say they are trying to locate Johnathan Ormsby, a 15-year old white male who suffers from a number of health issues.
Johnathan has the mental capacity of a much younger child.
He ran from the Des Moines Marina and was last seen running east on S 216th St from Marine View Drive at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21.
It is unknown where Johnathan is headed.
Anyone who sees Johnathan is asked to call 911 or the Des Moines Police Department at 206-878-3301.
- Ormsby, Johnathan R
- 5'06" tall
- 104 Lbs
- Blonde hair
- Blue eyes
- Gray jacket, blue jeans and a black Seahawks shirt
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The J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge and other federally-funded organizations on Sanibel Island are closed until further notice.
The last federal government shutdowns were in 1995 for a period of six and 21 days, respectively. And like a sequel nearly two decades in the making, Congress announced a new shutdown effective Oct. 1, until lawmakers can sort out differences on debt and the Affordable Care Act, which also went into effect this week.
According to the Associated Press, national parks and refuges will be closed, disability claims made by veterans will have to wait, routine food inspections by the Food and Drug Administration will be suspended, Department of Defense employees will be furloughed, and WIC supplemental services temporarily shut down, to name a few of the frozen services.
The effect of the shutdown is expected to ripple across the country and into small communities including Sanibel Island.
The J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge announced it was closed until further notice on Oct. 1. "Ding" Darling and 562 other national wildlife refuges all closed today, as well as national parks across the country.
"The refuge is closed because of the government shutdown, until Congress decides to get to work and play nice," said Birgie Vertesch, executive director of the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge. "It could be a day or it could be weeks. I encourage people that if they don't like it to call their elected officials."
Closing of the refuge includes the Visitor/Education Center, Indigo Trail, Bailey Tract and Wildlife Drive, which was scheduled for an Oct. 1 ribbon cutting after repaving and the installation of new water control structures.
More than 700,000 people visit the refuge each year from all over the world and shutting it down on the cusp of a new season may slow the local economy. Hotels, restaurants, and other businesses geared towards tourists may suffer if the refuge stays closed for too long.
The AP reported that the shutdown could slow the national economy's annual growth rate in the October-December quarter by up to 0.9 percent, meaning an overall growth of 1.6 percent rather than 2.5 percent as projected.
The Tarpon Bay Explorers, "Ding" Darling's official concessions business, had to close its doors as well. Legally, they aren't allowed to operate on federal property when the refuge isn't open to the public.
Wendy Schnapp, owner of Tarpon Bay Explorers, said there are a total of 35 employees who work throughout the year, but 20-25 will be asked to stay home until the government is back up and running.
"It's certainly a huge economic impact to our business and staff," she said. "We are all hoping this is going to be hours rather than weeks."
Some businesses and organizations affected by the shutdown are able to continue operating at different locations. The Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation, for instance, announced that "due to the government shutdown the Marine Laboratory building, located on Ding Darling National Wildlife property, will be closed. We will be working out of the other SCCF buildings until the shutdown is over."
Schnapp said the Tarpon Bay Explorers don't have that option, so they have to wait until everything is sorted out in Congress.
The "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge are working out of temporary office space because they are a non-profit entity that is separate from the federal system, said Vertesch.
"Friends can do business as usual, we just can't work out of our offices," she said. "We aren't allowed to communicate with any refuge or federal employee that has been furloughed, by law."
The only federal employee who can legally communicate with the wildlife society is Refuge Manager Paul Tritaik. Twenty employees at the refuge are being furloughed until the government is back on track.
Sanibel City Manager Judith Zimomra said there are no federal programs through the city that will be affected, but if the shutdown is long term there may be a disruption in services that are coordinated with federal authorities.


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Today Paradox Interactive label Mezmer Games officially announces the game Legio from Sweden-based developer ICE Game Studios.
Legio is a turn-based strategy game for one to two players. The game takes place in a mythical fantasy world where magicians, warriors and monsters battle for domination. Playing Legio is an intense experience, requiring careful strategic thinking, rewarding both courage and cleverness!
The game is a mix between chess and a turn-based war game. Both players control an equal army of characters, with the goal of eliminating the other player's army. Learning to play Legio is quite easy, but it is a great challenge to master all the various strategies.
Key Features
- Legio is easy to learn but difficult to master. The rules of Legio allow for many different styles of play, from very aggressive strategies to strictly defensive play.
- Offers both single-player (vs. the computer) and two-player games (hotseat on the same PC, over a LAN, or over the Internet).
- Provides different game modes, from simple Player vs. Player challenges to full Elimination Tournaments.
- The Legio universe is an immersive fantasy world with a rich back story, populated by unique creatures and characters.
- Hundreds of unique animations for various attacks, mortal blows and other special moves.
- A dynamic music engine changes the musical theme to reflect the gameplay.
Legio is planned for a late Q2 release, with an SRP of $19.99.


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Sioux Empire United Way Looks to Connect Kids with Activities, Organizations
Sioux Falls parents have an outstanding choice for kids activities this summer. That can pose problems.
1) What to choose? 2) How many? 3) How much will it cost?
Children have many options from sports to theater to camps and more, and Connecting Kids will provide hundreds of area students the opportunity to participate in a youth activity this year for free.
The Connecting Kids program partners with 26 different organizations to promote youth activities and provide financial resources to families who may need assistance.
In a release from the Sioux Empire United Way:
Local studies show that cost is a factor in children not being able to join the numerous activities available to them across the Sioux Empire. Connecting Kids is designed to ensure every child in grades K-8 has an opportunity for getting involved. Studies also indicate a direct correlation between getting kids involved in activities and their self-esteem, peer relationships and successes later in life. In addition to those benefits, children will learn new activities and skills.
Parents are encouraged to inquire about Connecting Kids certificates when signing their child up for an activity. Another way to obtain a Connecting Kids certificate is by calling Sioux Empire United Way at (605) 336-2095. Or click here for more details.


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Grapefruit marmalade and tarts + pain au levains
For the most important years in a young boy's life I had the good fortune of living next door to my grandparents—perched high on a hill at the very edge of town. I have so many fond memories of these years—watching storm clouds build in the west, a school holiday spent watercolour painting with my grandfather, piano lessons with my grandmother, summer days spent picking grapes, kippers on toast for breakfast, fig jam and fresh grapefruit.
Surrounding their house was a large garden that was not only beautiful but also plentiful. Grapevines across the road, almond trees, stone fruits, a vegetable garden, rhubarb, chokos (chayote … yuk!) fig trees and lining their back fence were citrus and grapefruit trees.
These grapefruit trees are simply incredible. After all these years they still produce a constant stream of fruit and every trip up to my family sees me bringing home large bags brimming with grapefruit and lemons. And to top this off is the fruit from my parents own burgeoning citrus trees.
Back in Brisbane, we hand on as many grapefruit as possible to Nat's parents and some of our friends but this still leaves us with extra fruit using up valuable fridge space—my first instinct with excess fruit is always to make jam.
You see, I grew up with jam makers—my grandparents always had a steady supply of cumquat marmalade and fig jam topped with wax seals, and I remember many afternoons spent making apricot jam with my mum from boxes of fruit picked out of an orchard behind our house.
My method for grapefruit and lemon marmalade is pretty high-touch. Six grapefruit and six lemons are covered with water in a large pot and boiled until the skin is easily pierced with a skewer. After being taken off the heat the fruit is then left to soak overnight.
The following morning I half the fruit and scoop out the flesh which I place in a muslin cloth to separate out the liquid. The peel is sliced thinly and I combine it with the extracted liquid in a large pot before adding the same weight in sugar. (… or up to one and a half times the weight depending on the sweetness required) I then cook out the marmalade until it wrinkles in a set-test. It is then bottled in sterilized jars and finished with a boiling water bath.
I just adore the play between the sweet and tartness combined with the texture of the peel. Toasted pain au levain and marmalade—breakfast has never tasted better!
We were bringing a treat to morning tea with friends the following day so a few grapefruit and lemons were kept aside. On top of a flaky sweet shortcrust pastry from the Bourke Street Bakery cookbook I put together a citrus tart using lemons and grapefruits. My skill with shortcrust pastry is improving and each result brings further encouragement.
Rest the dough! Work quick! (it's getting warm in our kitchen) Rest the dough! … and did I mention rest the dough?
Zest from grapefruit and lemons are combined with their juice plus cream, sugar and egg yolks. This filling was a bright delight and I found the grapefruit added an element of interest and to a well-known favourite. Flaky pastry covered the quickly emptied plate.
And amongst all this kitchen activity some bread found its way to the oven—as it does every weekend—and yet again it is my take on Gerard Rubaud's pain au levain. I am continuing to retard the shaped loaves overnight and then start the next morning with the aroma of fresh baked bread.
A loaf is left out on the bench wrapped snugly in a tea-towel and the remainder are sliced and frozen for use during the week. mmm … marmalade on toast perhaps?
With the kitchen wiped down and clean we relax into the late afternoon. Perhaps a treat?


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By day, Ryland Blackinton is known as the guitarist for Cobra Starship, but even before he got started with Gabe Saporta's gang, Blackinton and fellow Cobra cohort Alex Suarez had been playing in a cheery little pop group called This Is Ivy League. If you've heard the Cobras, you should know that Ivy League sounds absolutely nothing like them, instead favoring the icy pop stylings of indie pop artists from Sweden like Kings of Convenience, The Concretes, and Pelle Carlberg. This Is Ivy League have finally gotten around to releasing a self-titled full-length album, thereby presenting us with the opportunity to speak to Blackinton about both his bands. Perhaps more importantly, though, it provided us with a chance to find out if he's been making the most of the gift Bullz-Eye gave him after our last conversation with him.
Ryland Blackinton: Will! How are you doing? This is Ryland.
Bullz-Eye: Hey, man, what's up? How's it going?
RB: It's going great. We're leaving for England tonight, so I'm just kind of packing.
BE: Well, I'm glad to have the opportunity to speak with you again. I absolutely love the This Is Ivy League stuff.
RB: Oh, good, I'm glad!
BE: I'm very into the '60s pop sounds, anyway, so it was an easy sell for me.
RB: Oh, yeah, that's my thing, too. I love that.
BE: So do you consider to be your secret identity away from Cobra Starship? Because the This Is Ivy League MySpace page seems almost to go out of its way to avoid making any reference to Cobra Starship.
RB: Oh, really? No, and somebody else asked me that, too. No, that's not intentional at all. If anything, it's just that we started Ivy League before we joined the Cobras, and truth be told, we haven't had much time to really work on it since then, so maybe that's why it looks that way. I don't know. It's mentioned in our press release!
BE: Now, I know you met Alex when you were in high school, but how did you meet? Did you catch each others' eyes across a crowded highway?
RB: (Laughs) Uh, yeah, no. Actually, I played guitar and Alex played guitar, and we both would skateboard as well, so we just kinda eventually started hanging out with the same people. I remember that I went to see Alex's band play – they were called Oriole Country, and there was this friend of ours whose parents were serious gamblers, and they would always go out of town to Vegas for weeks at a time, and we would just set up gear in their house and party and play. So that's where I first met him. And, incidentally, he got me my first job, at this Jewish deli. That's how we became friends.
BE: Yeah, I saw that, and I did a search for the deli online, and it's mentioned in every single article about you guys.
RB: Really? That's funny.
BE: I don't know if that deli's still in business, but if it is, it's getting all the free publicity it can handle.
RB: You know, I quit, and they went out of business two weeks later. Coincidence…?
BE: I think not.
RB: I think not as well.
BE: According to MySpace, they've got your influences as Simon and Garfunkel, Bert Jansch, Nick Drake, Neutral Milk Hotel, Chad & Jeremy…several names which would possibly be considered uncool by the kids today. How do you feel about that?
RB: Well, you know, it's kind of a bummer, but at the same time, it doesn't really bother me. If anything, maybe…I mean, I don't think kids know who Bert Jansch is. I don't think most people know who Bert Jansch! (Laughs) But, hopefully, maybe they'll hear the music, and if they enjoy it, then they'll see who our influences are and then maybe want to get into those, too. But I definitely don't expect…especially the younger people…to know anything about that stuff. Which is cool, because we get to totally rip them off and nobody will know! (Laughs) Kidding!
BE: It's very Swedish sounding…and I mean that as a compliment.
RB: Yeah, it's… (Stops as his voice is overrun by the sound of a horn honking) Sorry, someone's honking right outside my window. (The horn stops) Okay, good. Yeah, lay off the horn, buddy! Um… (The horn starts again) Oops! He's back! Man, that's super-annoying. (The horn stops again, this time for good.) Sorry, I totally lost my train of thought.
BE: I had just made a comment about how it was Swedish-sounding.
RB: Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. When we first formed the band, we were just into this kind of clean Swedish sound that was coming into…I dunno, I guess I was getting it from friends and stuff, all this great Swedish pop stuff. We love the Clientele and the Radio Department, and from the Radio Department, we got into this label called Labrador, and they do this band called the Acid House Kings. And we got in contact with them, and we ended up doing some shows with them. Alex and I, we joke about it, but we're only half joking when we say that we're going to move to Sweden, just totally disconnect and maybe try to play out there for a little while. We'll see.
BE: Well, you've definitely got the sound for it.
RB: I hope so. People always think we're Swedish. It's great.
BE: It's really awesome. It's that harmony-laden soft pop with a folky slant to it.
RB: Cool, thanks!
BE: But that said, it's kind of out of place with a lot of the music that's going on today. Were you conscious of that even as you were recording it?
RB: Oh, yeah. We don't try to make it fit in, though. It's really selfish, I guess, but we write it for ourselves, for what we're interested in. Being involved in a band – Cobra Starship – that has so far, at least in the last year or so, been very successful, it takes a lot of pressure off the Ivy League stuff, because we can kinda just do whatever because we already get to produce pop songs in another band. It's really just therapeutic. It's just for us. And the funny thing is that I think older people would probably like it more than the younger crowd. My goal is to get a bunch of 50-year-old people to check it out.
BE: Cross-generational. And the demographics go crazy!
RB: We'll wear grandpa sweaters.
BE: Covering the Arcade Fire's "Crown of Love," I can't decide if that was a creative masterstroke or a desperate bid for commercial success, but I actually lean toward thinking that it started as a joke but turned out too good not to release.
RB: No, actually, do you know what it was? I did that right when the Arcade Fire record was just getting really hot…and I like the Arcade Fire, and I've seen them put on some really great shows…and that song in particular, I thought, just had a really good memory. I recorded it myself, and then I gave it to Alex and said, "Hey, I think we should do this cover." And he thought that the thing that I gave him was the Arcade Fire. He didn't know any difference. So we just kept it like it was. We definitely weren't going for commercial success. I mean, you've got people like Iron & Wine covering the Postal Service and it ends up on an M&M's commercial, and then he gets to eat for, like, two years. That was not our goal, but crazier things have happened. I don't anyone really knows about that song, to be honest.
BE: Actually, when I had the press release E-mailed to me the other day, they included a link to the MP3 of it.
RB: Oh, okay, good. Because I thought we had to take it down for some legality.
BE: I guess they're spreading the gospel of it again.
RB: I hope so. I think it's a really well-written song. (Writer's note: Sadly, the link has since gone dead, so maybe Ryland was right after all.) We're keen on covers. We like to do covers. We just did another one, actually.
BE: Which one?
RB: A Magnetic Fields song called "You and Me and the Moon."
BE: Sweet! Now, given that Cobra Starship are, to put it mildly, serious-ass road warriors, have you been able to do any live shows to promote the Ivy League stuff?
RB: We have, actually.
BE: I know you said you played with Acid House Kings.
RB: Well, when we first started out, we did that little mini tour with Acid House Kings. And after that, basically, anytime we're home for more than a week, we do a show. We have friends who play in the band with us who just do it for fun, and it's great. We just did a show at the Knitting Factory, and we had another secret show in Brooklyn that was a lot of fun.
BE: And how is Cobra Starship doing? As you know, I just saw you at the NorVa not too very long ago.
RB: We're doing great. Like I said, we're leaving for England tonight for a month, and then we start some crazy road warrior style touring. We do two months in America, and then we do Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. It should be fun.
BE: And you've got the Warped Tour this summer.
RB: That's right.
BE: Let's also not forget that you guys are media superstars now, too, what with all the MTV exposure.
RB: Yeah, that's weird. But it's funny at the same time. It's cool just to see our faces on a lot of stuff, and it really helps the Cobras out a lot.
BE: Absolutely. I was telling my wife that you guys are about a stone's throw away from getting your own show a la the Monkees.
RB: Yeah, right? I would totally do that. I'd be the new Monkees, and not even have to write my own songs. That's the best gig I've ever heard!
BE: And I see that Guy Ripley (the fictional BBC reporter Blackinton has played in various podcasts and TV appearances) has been getting a fair amount of exposure as well.
RB: Oh, has he?
BE: So I hear.
RB: Well, I'm sure he'd be happy to hear about that.
BE: Of course, the question Bullz-Eye really wants to know is…wait for it…have you been utilizing your complimentary Bullz-Eye Premium Membership to the fullest?
RB: Oh, you mean my VIP access? Absolutely. Actually, I…this is crazy, but there was a girl I went to high school with, her name was Erica Chevillar, and she's on the site! I went to high school with her, a very pretty, very sweet girl, and then she started to teach at my school when she was around 21 or 22. But she had done some bikini photos, and some kids in her class found them and brought them to school, and she got fired. It was this big thing in Florida. And now she's on your site! I was just stunned. I wrote her right away, and I'm sure she thinks I'm a total lurker and a complete creep, but I said, "I saw your pictures on Bullz-Eye, they look great." Never heard back from her.
BE: Apparently, one of our girls (Cora Skinner) was spotted dating a cast member of "The Hills."
RB: Really?
BE: Yep. So there's another 15 minutes of fame for us.
RB: See, you guys have got great quality control. Only the best and classiest broads. Actually, I didn't say "broads." Don't quote me on that. I said "girls."
BE: How about if I assure the readers that you said "broads" in the most politically correct way possible?
RB: Okay, cool, then I'll stick with "broads." I'm always PC.
BE: The last time we spoke with you, you assured us that if we gave you that complimentary Premium Membership, you would mention our site at every show. Can we presume that you've held true to that?
RB: I do. Every night. Right before the last hit of the last song, I just scream out the domain and everybody goes crazy. I just go, "Bullz-Eye…hyphen between the 'Bullz' and the 'Eye'…dot com!" Then I yell, "Buy our record! Goodnight!" And that's it. That's the button at the end of the show.
BE: Awesome.
RB: Now, I'm going to get a check for that, right? No, never mind, you can just keep paying me in softcore shots.
BE: That's pretty much how we pay everyone, really.
RB: Yes, boobies are the international currency…
BE: Oh, my wife wanted me to tell you that you should be ashamed at yourself for winking at the young girls at your shows. She shoved her way up to the front of the stage at the NorVa, and she saw you.
RB: She did? Are you sure?
BE: She says you did. She says you also kind of gave her a look, too.
RB: That's bizarre, because I don't really wink. Are you sure she's not bluffing?
BE: She may be. She may just be trying to win points with me by trying to make me jealous.
RB: That's interesting. No, I don't normally wink. I can't really wink. Like, I have to move my whole face to do it. Maybe it was some sort of spasmic thing. Tell her that. Don't break her heart or anything, though. You can tell her I winked at her. But between me and you, I didn't wink at anybody. I just don't wink.
BE: We could be safe either way. It's very possible she may never read this article.
RB: (Pauses) What article?
BE: That's right: this conversation never happened.
RB: Never…happened.
BE: (Laughs) All right, man, I'll let you get back to your packing.
RB: Well, I'm alternating between packing and relaxing, but I appreciate that. Good talking to you again, Will. Always a pleasure.
BE: You as well.
RB: And I'll see you again…soon?
BE: Almost certainly.
RB: Oh, and if you can get hold of Erica and she's down with it, we can totally do a photo shoot together. Me with my guitar, her in her bikini, on the beach, just hanging out.
BE: Hey, if she's good with it, we will have a photographer on that in a heartbeat.
RB: Awesome.
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Everyone loves Before & After Pictures, right? So, here we go!
These pictures are just what my room looked like at the very beginning of the year. At the end of this post, I'll post some pictures of what my room eventually evolved into throughout the year.
And now for some details.
My Desk Area
This table below is to the right of my desk, and where I keep my Master Notebook.
The Student Center
The Studnt Center is located right at the entrance of the classroom, to the left of my door.
The clipboard hanging on the wall is what my school uses for Hall Passes. At the beginning of the year, I kept generic school information on here, but this later became my Data Wall, where I would post student grades anonymously, using their Student IDs.
The green flower was used as decor at a little boutique I used to work at and that went out of business. I designed the letters myself using this template, which you can feel free to grab and edit to your liking:
Here are my inboxes for each period. In addition to the bins, I also use decorative folders. They help keep the papers more tidy and organized, and I can just grab a class folder and take it to my desk. This is also where our shared classroom supplies live — tape, stapler, and 3-hole punch. I also keep the tissues and hand sanitizer here (high schoolers actually use A LOT of hand sanitizer and tissues, so don't be afraid to put those things on your Materials List at the bgeinning of the year, or even offer Extra Credit for kids who bring stuff like that in), as well as where I collect Bathroom Passes.
These are my two Student Notebooks, which the students have access to at all times.
The first one is the "Make-Up Work Notebook," which students consult when they are absent. For each week, I type up a page of everything we did on each day, including Bellwork and any notes or activities we did. I also list what materials they need to either get from me, or copy from a friend. The actual worksheets and assignemtns are in the "Absent Bin," which is also labeled by day.
The second one is the "Extra Creit Notebook," which holds several Extra Credit opportunities and assignments, so that students can choose the assignment that best suits them. I offer Extra Credit all year, but students can only get a certain amount of Extra Credit points per quarter, and they are excluded from Extra Credit opportunities if they have too many missing assignments or homework, and if they have too many behavior warnings and issues.
Here are my covers, which again, you can feel free to grab and edit. The original can be found here, at Living, Laughing, and Loving.
And the original:
Aaaaand, here is the Student Center later in the year, with a dry-erase calendar and Student Data:


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Big game report available
The final numbers have been crunched and the data has been analyzed. Last year's harvest statistics reflect the fact that once again Oklahoma big game hunters had an outstanding year.
Hunters can find just about everything they want know about last year's Oklahoma big game seasons in the 2002 Big Game Report, which is part of the September/October issue of "Outdoor Oklahoma," the official bi-monthly magazine of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. In 2001 sportsmen harvested 101,635 deer, just under the previous year's record of 102,100. The report also outlines where and how the big bucks were harvested.
"The Big Game Report is a great resource for hunters," said Nels Rodefeld, editor of "Outdoor Oklahoma." "It contains a lot of good information that hunters can use as they prepare for the fall hunting seasons and from all indications, this year looks like it will be a great one for deer hunters."
Also included within the Big Game Report is a special feature addressing Chronic Wasting Disease, a neurological disease that affects deer and elk, but has never been shown to be transmitted to humans.
"The take-home message is that venison is safe to eat and CWD has not been found in Oklahoma's wild deer herd," Rodefeld said.
Also detailed in the feature are the steps the Wildlife Department is taking to ensure the long-term health of the state's deer herd.
"The Wildlife Department and the Department of Agriculture have been testing hunter-harvested deer and elk for three years and have not found any sign of it. A captive elk herd in Oklahoma County had it, but was recently destroyed," Rodefeld said. "It's always a good idea for sportsmen to educate themselves and this is especially the case with CWD."
Copies of 2002 Big Game Report can be purchased for $3 at Wildlife Department headquarters at the corner of 18th and Lincoln in the state capitol complex. Subscriptions are only $10 per year and can be purchased at any hunting or fishing license vendor or by calling 1-800-777-0019.
Department schedules pre-employment exam
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will hold a standardized pre-employment examination Friday, Sept. 27, at the Tom Steed Development Center Auditorium at Rose State College.
The exam is for individuals seeking employment as fisheries or wildlife biologists, game wardens, hatchery managers, technicians and information and education specialists. It will cover state and federal wildlife laws and regulations, Oklahoma geography, biological and environmental sciences relating to fish, wildlife and environmental education, journalism, photojournalism, technical writing and editing.
Individuals may take the exam once in a 12-month period, and test scores are valid for 12 months from the test date. Applications for employment will be sent to individuals with the top 25 scores. Taking the exam does not guarantee employment, nor does the exam necessarily indicate the Department currently has openings. Interviews will be scheduled only when an opening is available.
The Tom Steed Development Center Auditorium is north of Interstate 40 at the intersection of I-40 and Hudiburg Rd. in Midwest City. The doors will close promptly at 10 a.m. Those arriving after 10 a.m. will not be permitted to take the exam.
For more information about the exam or hiring process, contact the Human Resources office at (405) 521-4640 or check the Department's Web site at wildlifedepartment.com.
Teal season opens Sept. 21
If you think dove hunting is fun, you should give teal hunting a try. At times, the speedy waterfowl can make dove look like they are stuck in the slow lane. Hunters hungry for the opening of another waterfowl season will get their first chance during the season for the high-octane teal, which runs Sept. 21-29.
Bluewing and greenwing teal are the first ducks to migrate through Oklahoma each fall and a little scouting can go a long way in improving your hunting success. Teal prefer shallow water and rely on tender vegetation to provide fuel for their long journey. Teal migration is triggered by decreasing day-length as summer winds to a close. Large migrations can occur as northern cool fronts occur with increasing frequency in September. Even small fronts that cause no appreciable change in temperatures will carry teal southward on their traditional journey to wintering grounds in Mexico and Central and South America. Although September weather is vastly different from the traditional image of cold-weather duck hunting, hunters can venture afield in just shirts and jeans.
As an added bonus, the resident goose season (Sept. 21-30) opens the same day as teal season. Sportsmen in the right place could have the chance at bagging both the largest and smallest waterfowl species in Oklahoma, all in the same day.
To participate in the fall teal season, all you need is a resident or non-resident Oklahoma hunting license, an Oklahoma waterfowl hunting permit ($4) unless exempt, a federal duck stamp ($15) and a free Harvest Information Program (HIP) permit available from any license dealer. For complete regulations, consult the "2002-03 Oklahoma Hunting Guide" or log onto www.wildlifedepartment.com.
Youth writing contest winners get a hunt
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) and Oklahoma Station Chapter Safari Club International (OSCSCI) youth writing contest is underway, and one boy and one girl will win all-expenses paid antelope hunts in New Mexico.
"The ODWC and OSCSCI annually conduct a youth writing contest during the fall," said Colin Berg, education section supervisor for the ODWC. "Oklahoma has a rich hunting heritage and the theme of the contest is Hunting: Sharing the Heritage."
Students aged 11-17 are eligible to enter the competition, added Berg. Two (one boy & one girl) winning essays will be selected in an 11-14 age category, and two (one boy and one girl) winners will also be selected from youth aged 15-17.
Students in the 11-14 age category are competing for an all expense paid trip to the Apprentice Hunter Program at the YO Ranch in Mountain Home Texas. Winners in the 15-17 age category will receive an all expense paid antelope hunt in New Mexico. Funding for the trips is provided by OSCSCI.
"OSCSCI values Oklahoma's hunting heritage and that is why we are proud to sponsor the writing contest," said Sam Munhollon, OSCSCI education program coordinator. "Writing about their hunting heritage gives Oklahoma's youth a chance to keep in touch with the importance of honoring our heritage and it emphasizes the importance of passing on that heritage."
The winning student essays will be published in the OSCSCI newsletter Safari Trails, added Munhollon. Publication qualifies the winning entries for the National Youth Writing Contest sponsored by the Outdoor Writers Association of America. Several past winners have come from Oklahoma's state contest winners.
Essay contest rules and applications are available from the Department's Web site www.wildlifedepartment.com. Teachers are encouraged to log on to the site to find out more about the essay competition, and about a scholarship opportunity for educators to the American Wilderness Leadership School in Jackson, Wyoming.
Great hunting and fishing spots are located within a few miles of the OU campus in Norman
This fall there's more to get excited about at the University of Oklahoma than just football.
There are some great places to get out and go hunting and fishing just a short drive from Norman. Just because you are off at the University of Oklahoma to get an education doesn't mean you have to put off enjoying the outdoors for four years. Within just 50 miles of Owen Field, enterprising sportsmen can find plenty of room to roam.
Head east out of town on Highway 9 and you will run into Lake Thunderbird. The lake is a great place to go camping for a weekend or have an afternoon picnic, but don't forget your fishing pole. Thunderbird is known for some nice stringers of crappie and catfish. One of the nice things about the lake is, with plenty of good shore access anglers don't necessarily need to have a boat. For more information about the 6,000 acre lake call the Little River State Park at (405) 360-3572.
Whether you enjoy wetting a line or stalking the woods for squirrels, rabbits or turkey, Lexington Wildlife Management Area is just a short drive. Located about 30 miles southeast of Norman, the area offers over 9,000 acres of timber and prairie. Not only does the area offer some good rabbit and squirrel hunts, Lexington is also home to turkey and a good population of white-tailed deer.
Whether you are fishing from shore or from a small boat Lake Dahlgren and several other smaller ponds on the area are a great place to hook up with a nice bass. If you are wanting to sight in your deer rifle or bust some sporting clays, Lexington offers a shooting range on the southeast portion of the property. The area is close enough to campus to hunt in the early morning or later in the afternoon and never miss a class. Lexington is also an excellent place to gather a few friends for a weekend camping trip, fire up the grill and forget about studying, at least for an evening.
If you really want to get out and stretch your legs on a hunting trip, head south to the Chickasaw Wildlife Management Area near Sulphur. The high ridges in the area, located on the shores of scenic Lake Arbuckle, provide great habitat for turkey, deer and squirrels. Check in the "2002-03 Oklahoma Hunting Guide" for specific regulations regarding both Lexington and Chickasaw Wildlife Management Areas.
There is no reason to leave your tackle box and shotgun in storage during your college years. Get out there and enjoy all the great places to hunt and fish around Norman.
Editors Note:
If you would like more information about public hunting and fishing opportunities near your community, call (405) 522-4872.
Commission moves to protect paddlefish
Amid growing concern over one of the state's most unique fisheries resources, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission passed rules pertaining to paddlefish at its monthly meeting held Sept. 9 at Quartz Mountain State Park.
"The last few years anglers have become very successful at harvesting paddlefish in their pre-spawning staging areas," said Kim Erickson, chief of fisheries for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "These rules will help to maintain the health of paddlefish populations and ensure long term recreational opportunity."
Paddlefish are large, prehistoric fish found in Oklahoma mainly in the Grand and Neosho river systems. Paddlefish gather algae and zooplankton from the water by swimming slowly with their mouths open.
Several regulations were amended to ensure that paddlefish will be abundant for many generations to come. The daily bag limit on paddlefish taken during the spawning season was reduced from three fish to one per day. Catch and release fishing will be allowed year round until an angler reaches his limit of one and then the angler must stop snagging. The new rules define a hook used in snagging as one single hook or one treble hook and require all hooks to be barbless. Anglers will be required to tag (with name, address and license number) all paddlefish and paddlefish parts until reaching their residence. The new rules also allow non-residents to take four daily limits home (not in boat) and changes legal snagging hours below the dam at Ft. Gibson from "sunset to sunrise" to 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. All of the changes take effect Jan. 1.
A pair of public meetings will be hosted by Wildlife Department personnel in northeast Oklahoma to discuss the rules and the status of paddlefish populations. The meetings will be held Sept. 30 at the Miami Civic Center Gymnasium and Oct. 1 at the Pryor Technology Center. Both meetings begin at 7p.m. For more details call (405) 521-3721.
Erickson added that the Wildlife Department is planning further harvest and population surveys to be conducted over the next year.
"We want to conduct some scientific surveys in order to get an accurate population estimate and find out how harvest rates affect paddlefish numbers," Erickson said.
In other business, the Commission approved waterfowl hunting regulations for the 2002-2003 season. Duck and goose seasons and bag limits will remain essentially the same as last year with a few notable exceptions. A shortened pintail season will be allowed during the last 39 days of each of the established duck seasons and the canvasback season will be closed. The duck seasons were also moved a week later to correspond with the new federal framework dates. For complete details pick up a copy of the "2002-2003 Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting Guide" available at hunting license vendors around Oct. 1.
The Commission also accepted a donation of $3,000 from the Nature Conservancy to go toward the Oklahoma Playa Lakes Initiative.
"We believe strongly in this project and are excited about the opportunity to participate in it," said Steve Forsythe with the Nature Conservancy.
The Oklahoma Playa Lakes Initiative is focused on conserving the unique wetlands in northwest Oklahoma. The program is modeled after the national Conservation Reserve Program, a highly successful program that provides technical and financial assistance for landowners to improve wildlife habitat on their property. The contribution from the Nature Conservancy brings the total funds available for the initiative to $71,000.
The Commission also voted to accept a $4,380 STEP Outside grant from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. The grant will help cover the costs of a special youth waterfowl hunt to be held November 16 and 17 on Lake Oologah. Approximately 20 children ages 15 and under will be involved in the hunt which will include a hunter education clinic the evening before the hunt.
Alan Peoples, chief of wildlife for the Wildlife Department, gave the Commission an update of the upcoming private land antlerless deer youth hunts. The hunts will take place in 10 counties with 131 permits issued.
In two housekeeping items, the Wildlife Commission also passed rules pertaining to restricted exotic fish in commercial operations and also authorized the Department Director to pursue purchase of property in Ellis County.
The Wildlife Conservation Commission is the eight-member governing board of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The Wildlife Commission establishes state hunting and fishing regulations, sets policy for the Wildlife Department, and indirectly oversees all state fish and wildlife conservation activities. Commission members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.
The next scheduled Commission is October 7 at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation headquarters (auditorium), 1801 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City at 9:00 a.m.
2002 electrofishing results released
Results of electrofishing surveys collected this past spring by Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) fisheries crews indicate that catch rates of bass were lower in some lakes compared to 2001. In most cases when compared to recent historical averages these differences are not dramatic.
"Our biologists have collected this data for many years because we need to evaluate how bass populations change over time," said Kim Erickson, ODWC fisheries chief. "One or two year's results don't make a trend, so we try to look at the bigger picture over a longer time frame."
ODWC biologists have used the numbers of fish collected per hour of electrofishing in the spring as an index for managing bass populations since the mid-1970s. Over the years, changes have been made in sampling equipment and procedures, but the results of sampling over the last 10 years are relatively comparable on a lake-by-lake basis. Lakes are classified as "quality" bass lakes if they produce at least 40 bass per hour of electrofishing, and of those, at least 10 must be 14-inches or longer. In comparison, "high quality" bass lakes must produce at least 60 bass per hour, of which at least 15 must be 14-inches or longer.
Angler reports and bass tournament results received over the last two years have been discouraging both to fishermen and ODWC biologists.
"We've been addressing complaints about poor bass fishing since last summer," Erickson said. "We don't disagree that fishing is off at some lakes, but when we look at this year's electrofishing results we don't agree, as one angler suggested, the sky is falling."
For example, 2002 bass catch rates (all sizes combined) from lakes Grand (114 bass per hour), Hudson (117) and Ft. Gibson (117) were lower than in 2001, however the 2001 spring electrofishing results were the highest recorded catch rates in history on those lakes. Comparing this year's catch rates on bass greater than 14-inches to the average catch of the last five surveys show numbers were only slightly down or about the same at Ft. Gibson and Grand respectively, but were higher at Hudson.
Lakes Eufaula and Tenkiller seem to show the most evident change in bass electrofishing catch rates. Lakewide bass catch at Eufaula in 2002 fell below the five-year average (48 bass per hour, all sizes) to 34 bass per hour and to 11 per hour for bass 14-inches or longer. However, bass numbers in the North Canadian arm of the lake showed the highest catch overall with 56 bass per hour (all sizes) and 23 per hour 14-inches or longer. Lake Tenkiller, the only lake in Oklahoma to have had a confirmed Largemouth Bass Virus (LMBV) fish kill in 2000, had its second highest recorded bass catch rate in 2001, but its lowest overall bass electrofishing catch rate since 1990 in 2002. Earlier electrofishing surveys found that the 1998 year-class of bass was one of the weakest ever recorded in the lake which could explain some of today's slump in fishing success.
Lake Konawa, also found to have LMBV in the bass population, but never to have had a disease-caused fish kill, once again had the highest catch rate of the state's larger lakes (209 bass per hour, all sizes). Of the smaller lakes (under 1000 acres), Shidler Lake in north central Oklahoma had the highest catch with 134 bass per hour.
Variations in electrofishing catch rates can result from lake conditions at the time of sampling or from changes in reproduction, recruitment, growth and mortality caused by habitat alteration, environmental impacts, food fish production, disease or angling pressure. All fish collected by biologists through electrofishing are weighed, measured and released unharmed.
Editors Note: For complete electrofishing results, go to www.wildlifedepartment.com/electrofishing2002.htm
Sportsmen's dollars go far
Looking for an excuse to buy that new gun or an extra box of shells?
Go ahead and buy it. Not only are you getting a new gun in time for the upcoming hunting seasons, you are also supporting conservation programs.
Firearms, as well as fishing tackle, boat trolling motors, bows and arrows and other outdoor related equipment are subject to excise taxes which help fund conservation efforts around the country. Additionally, federal fuel taxes attributed to motorboats are directed towards conservation. The Sport Fish and Wildlife Restoration programs are tremendous examples of true partnership programs between private industries, state governments, the federal government and hunters, anglers and boaters. The federal government collects these taxes from manufacturers and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service administers and disburses the funds to the state fish and wildlife agencies. Hunters, anglers, shooters and boaters ultimately pay these taxes through the purchase of products. These same people benefit from the funds as states must spend the money on sport fish and wildlife habitat restoration/development, populations management, user access and facilities and education.
By the 1900s, wildlife populations in Oklahoma and across the country were in peril. The destruction of habitat and industrialization caused a significant decline in the population of many species. Taking a back seat to economic prosperity, wildlife was rapidly fading from America's landscape. In the '30s, the hunting and fishing community and the firearm and ammunition industries united in support of an innovative program to restore wildlife.
On June 20, 1937, the Wildlife Restoration Act was passed by Congress, directing an existing federal excise tax on firearms and ammunition to fund state wildlife projects. A similar excise tax on selected fishing tackle was enacted in 1950 by the Sport Fish Restoration Act to help restore our nation's fish and their habitats. Amendments have been added in the years since, and additional hunting and fishing items are now taxed - all contributing to the wide variety of restoration projects that have made conservation efforts in the U.S. the most successful in the world.
The funds are used by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for a wide range of important activities, including the purchase and maintenance of wildlife management areas, construction of fish hatcheries, research laboratories and user facilities, surveying and managing fish and wildlife populations, training volunteer instructors and educating young hunters and anglers in safe firearms handling, water safety, fish and wildlife resources and ethics afield.
In the year 2000, over $9 million was apportioned in Oklahoma through Sportfish and Wildlife Restorations programs. Since Oklahoma receives no general appropriations from the state legislature, these funds accounted for more than one-third of the Wildlife Department's annual operating budget.
So the next time you are considering buying a gun or another spinnerbait, go ahead and open your wallet and know it is going for a good cause.
Editors Note:
If you would like more information about public hunting and fishing opportunities near your community, call (405) 522-4872.
State duck stamp contest deadline nears
Entries for the 2003 Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp design competition will be accepted through 4:30 p.m. October 31.
The winning art will be printed on the 2003-2004 Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp, which is required of all waterfowl hunters 16 years of age and older, with the exception of landowners hunting on their own land, lifetime hunting or combination license holders and senior citizen hunting or combination license holders.
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.
The wood duck is the waterfowl species selected for the 2003-2004 stamp. All artists must depict this species, and any habitat appearing in the design must be typical for the wood duck in Oklahoma.
Artwork may be of acrylic, oil, watercolor, scratchboard, pencil, pen and ink, tempera or any other two-dimensional media. The illustration must be horizontal, 6 1/2 inches high and 9 inches wide. It must be matted with white mat board 9 inches high by 12 inches wide with the opening cut precisely 6 1/2-by-9. Artwork may not be framed or under glass, but an acetate covering should be used to protect the art.
Entries should be sent to the Duck Stamp Competition Coordinator, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152.
Entries will be judged on anatomical accuracy, artistic composition and suitability for printing. The winner and three 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. Oct. 31.
The winning artist will receive a purchase award of $1,200 and 50 prints (special artist's proof editions) of the design if the Department makes such a reproduction. The winning entry will become the sole and exclusive property of the Wildlife Department. The winning artist will be required to sign and number a minimum of 25 prints, if the Department makes such reproductions.
For more information about the contest call (405) 521-3856.
Duck blind drawings to happen Sept. 28
Drawings for permanent duck blinds on Fort Gibson, Eufaula and Webbers Falls lakes will take place Sept. 28. Anyone wanting a permanent blind permit must be 16 years of age and present at the drawings, which will be held at the Wildlife Department's northeast regional office in Porter.
Applicants must have an Oklahoma hunting or combination license and a valid state waterfowl license and a federal duck stamp, unless they are exempt. Additionally, they need a valid Harvest Information Program (HIP) Permit.
Schedule for Duck Blind Drawings
7:00 a.m. Registration for Fort Gibson Lake
8:00 a.m. Drawing for Fort Gibson Lake Permits
9:00 a.m. Registration for Eufaula Lake
10:00 a.m. Drawing for Eufaula Lake Permits
11:00 a.m. Registration for Webber Falls Lake
12:00 p.m. Drawing for Webber Falls Lake Permits
Archery season coming soon
The cooler temperatures have many Oklahomans anticipating the Oct. 1 archery deer opener.
The first of Oklahoma's big game seasons, the archery deer season is one of the most popular activities available to Oklahoma hunters. The season occurs in two segments, from Oct. 1-Nov. 22 and Dec. 2-Jan. 15, allowing 98 days of hunting opportunity.
According to Mike Shaw, wildlife research supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, it should be another great season for archery hunters.
"The combination of relatively mild summer temperatures and timely rainfall across the state will benefit the deer herd," Shaw said. "Both the amount and quality of forage available to deer is excellent and that will have a positive effect on antler growth, as well as the deer's overall health going into the winter."
During the 2001 archery deer seasons, bowhunters harvested 12,907 white-tailed deer, of which 6,509 were bucks. The archery harvest contributed 14 percent of the total deer harvest.
Though one of the safest outdoor pursuits, bowhunting has some risks that can result in accidents if the hunter doesn't practice safe treestand operation. Most of those are not caused by mishandling a bow or misidentifying a target, but from falling out of treestands. More than half of Oklahoma's bowhunters use treestands to gain better visibility over their hunting areas, said Lance Meek, hunter education coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
"Hunters using an elevated stand should be extremely cautious," said Meek. "By taking a few extra precautions, hunters can virtually eliminate the threat of tree stand related accidents this autumn. All it takes is some common sense and paying a little extra attention to detail."
One of the most important hunting gear items is a safety strap or harness, especially when getting in and out of stand. They cost between $20 - $60 and should be considered standard equipment by all hunters who use elevated stands.
Before heading afield, be sure to pick up a copy of the "2002-2003 Oklahoma Hunting Guide" available at all license dealer locations.
Hunters can also find updated check station locations, season dates, and a wealth of other information by logging on to the Department's web page at wildlifedepartment.com.
Quail roadside survey shows populations up 14 percent statewide
One of the state's most popular game bird species, the bobwhite quail, appears to be in good shape going into this fall. August roadside surveys conducted by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation show a statewide increase of 14 percent over the 12 year average.
Running Nov. 9 - Feb.15, quail season is one of the most popular events in the state, drawing hunters from all over the nation to enjoy some of America's finest bird hunting. Oklahoma regularly ranks among the top three quail hunting states in terms of both quail populations and hunter success, and Oklahoma promises to be a major destination for bird hunters again this year.
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation biologists have conducted the roadside surveys during both August and October for the past 13 years. The surveys, which consist of 20-mile routes, give biologists an estimate of quail abundance. Observers count the number of quail seen to provide an index of quail abundance and reproductive success. There are 83 routes with at least one route in every county except for Tulsa and Oklahoma counties.
"The surveys don't necessarily predict what quail season is going to be like, but they do give us an idea of how productive the spring breeding season was for quail," said Mike Sams, upland bird biologist for the Department. "The mild temperatures and periodic rains experienced this summer are conducive to late season production. Since a successful second hatch often determines the difference between an average and good quail season, the October counts should provide important information about this fall's quail population."
The August surveys showed increases in quail over last year in every region with the exception of the southcentral Oklahoma. The largest increases were observed in the southwest and southeast surveys which increased 73 and 53 percent respectively from 2001. Quail sighted in the southwestern, southeastern, and northwestern regions exceeded the previous 12 year averages. The southcentral and northeastern regional survey numbers remain well below their 12 year averages.
The surveys suggest early production was good, despite drought conditions over portions of the state prior to the reproductive season. Results of the August survey generally don't include quail produced from the second hatch which occurs in late August. But according to Sams a few landowners have reported seeing young broods in late August.
Hunters helping the hungry
One of the main reasons hunters head to the woods each fall is to provide good, nutritious food for their families and many hunters are taking that a step further.
In the year 2001 alone, Oklahoma hunters donated more than 25,800 pounds of venison to the Hunters Against Hunger program. The cooperative program, operated by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, facilitates the distribution of deer meat to hungry families in the state.
"Fresh meat is one of the least donated food items that we receive and it is one of the most requested," said Ally White, programs director for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. "The 490 churches and charities we work with are always thrilled to get venison. The donations of hunters and the generosity of meat processors is greatly appreciated by needy families across the state."
The unique program helped to provide meals for 103,000 people during the past year.
Hunters who legally harvest a deer during this year's deer seasons can simply deliver the deer to the nearest participating meat processor after checking the deer in. To help with processing charges, each donator is requested to contribute a tax-deductible $10 to assist with the program. The ground venison will then be distributed to the needy through a network of qualified, charitable organizations
To find out more about the Hunters Against Hunger Program, or for a list of cooperating meat processors, check out page 26 of the "2002-03 Oklahoma Hunting Guide."
Rabbits offer untapped hunting opportunities
Keen eyesight, sensitive hearing, camouflaged fur and a bright-white tail that doubles as a warning system; the cottontail rabbit is one of Oklahoma's most traditionally hunted game animals.
"Rabbit hunting is really a lot of fun," said Tim Campbell, Oklahoma game warden for Oklahoma County and avid rabbit hunter. "There is plenty of places to go and it is a great way to spend the afternoon."
Whether they are pursued behind a pack of beagles or flushed from a fence row, rabbits are one of the most accessible species that hunters go after. Cottontail rabbits have historically been an important game animal in Oklahoma. Their prolific numbers have provided generations of hunters with hours of sport and countless meals of tender rabbit stew.
"With this year's rains and mild temperatures we have a really good crop of rabbits this fall," Campbell said.
The cottontail rabbit has been a huge success in adapting to man's manipulations of the environment. Good populations can be found just about anyplace where two types of cover meet such as abandoned homesteads, tangled thickets and fencerows. Rabbits also show a preference to areas not far from a water source whether it be a pond, creek or spring.
With a season running Oct.1 2002 - March 15, 2003, there is no reason not to head afield for a few rabbits. Whether hunters take a shotgun or .22 rifle to the field, a streaking rabbit can offer a challenge for even the most skilled sportsmen.
There are three species of rabbits in the state. The cottontail weighs two to four pounds and can be found in available habitat all around Oklahoma.
The swamp rabbit weighs four to six pounds. It has shorter, sleeker fur than the cottontail but is basically the same color. Its preferred habitat is marshes, floodplain forests, sloughs and other areas of standing water. The swamp rabbit can be found in isolated populations in the eastern one third of the state.
The black-tailed jackrabbit, which is actually a member of the hare family, is found statewide but is more common in the western regions. It is the largest of Oklahoma's rabbits weighing four to seven pounds and is easily distinguished by its oversized ears.
Perhaps the best thing about rabbit hunting is the availability of hunting locations, according to Campbell. While a private land deer or turkey hot spot may be a challenge to obtain, many landowners will give permission to rabbit hunters. Many Wildlife Management Areas scattered around the state offer first rate rabbit hunting with minimal competition.
"Rabbit hunting is also a great way to expose a youngster to hunting," Campbell said. "Kids really enjoy getting out and chasing rabbits and it is a good introduction to other types of hunting."
The next time you head out after rabbits, bring a kid along. There is no great need to be still and quiet. Plenty of walking keeps the chill off and you don't even have to get up early to have a successful hunt.
October 1 - March 15 for all three species * - closed for the jackrabbit, east of I-35.
Cottontail - 10 daily, 20 in possession after the first day
Swamp Rabbits - 3 daily, 6 in possession after the first day
Jackrabbits - 3 daily, 6 in possession after the first day (Except Cimarron, Texas and Beaver counties-10 daily, 20 in possession after the first day)
*Seasons on public lands may vary from statewide dates. Consult the "2002-2003 Oklahoma Hunting Guide" for complete rabbit hunting details.
Waterfowl hunting guide available soon
Ducks and geese will soon be riding the north winds that have begun to blow through the state. Right on time, the "2002-2003 Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting Guide" will be available at license vendors to give hunters all the information they need to know about upcoming waterfowling opportunities.
Duck and goose hunters will have ample opportunity to chase migrating birds in marshes and fields all across the state. Located in the heart of the Central Flyway, Oklahoma offers hunters a chance to harvest a wide variety of both ducks and geese.
The 2002-2003 Oklahoma waterfowl dates and bag limits remain essentially the same as the last few years with two notable differences. Due to the decline in the continental population of pintails and efforts to reduce pintail harvest, a shortened season of 39 days will be allowed by federal framework on pintails in Oklahoma and throughout the Central Flyway. In addition, there will be no open season on canvasbacks. The season was closed on canvasbacks because of the declines in breeding population and anticipated poor production.
Hunters will also notice that the duck season was moved a week later to correspond with the new federal framework closing date of the last Sunday in January.
Waterfowl hunters should be sure to pick up a new state and federal waterfowl stamp and a new Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP) Permit before the season begins. The free HIP permits are required of all migratory bird hunters in the United States. Data collected from the surveys helps state and federal migratory bird biologists to improve migratory bird management better gauge bird harvests and hunter numbers.
All waterfowl hunters age 16 or older are required to purchase the Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp ($15 at U.S. Post Offices). Every resident age 16 or older, and all non-residents regardless of age must purchase the $4 Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting License unless exempt (available at license vendors statewide). A Lifetime Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting License (state duck stamp only) is available for $50.
Youth waterfowl hunts offered
Oklahoma youngsters age 12 to 15 have an opportunity to apply for special controlled waterfowl hunts sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
The hunts are designed to provide youth who do not have an adult mentor who waterfowl hunts an opportunity to learn and enjoy the traditions of waterfowling.
Youth hunters will be randomly drawn from a list of applicants for each area where a hunt will be held. Applicants must be 12 to 15 years of age, have proof of successfully completing a certified hunter education course, and have an adult guardian who can accompany them on the hunt.
A Wildlife Department employee will accompany each youth and their adult guardian on a controlled waterfowl hunt at one of several Department-managed areas. Only the youth hunter will be allowed to hunt.
Each youth applicant and their guardian may apply only once and must provide the following information on a 3x5 postcard to be eligible for the drawing: names, addresses, telephone numbers, youth's hunter education number, and the name of the desired hunt location and two alternate hunt locations where they would like to hunt. The scheduled date of the hunt will be coordinated with successful applicants after the drawing. Applicants may apply only once and should specify the primary hunt area desired and two alternate locations.
Applications must be received by Oct. 21 and should be mailed to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Youth Waterfowl Hunts, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152. Successful applicants will be notified by Oct. 28.
The Wildlife Department will provide successful applicants the necessary nontoxic shotgun shells and a 20 gauge single shot shotgun will be available for use if the youth does not have his or her own shotgun.
The following is a list of the scheduled hunt locations.
2002-2003 Youth Waterfowl Hunting Locations:
Love Valley Wildlife Management Area
Ft. Gibson
Webbers Falls
Vann's Lake
Canton Wildlife Management Area
Hackberry Flat
Ft. Cobb
Total Hunts: 15


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When Hugh Jackman and Australia director Baz Luhrmann hang out, as you can imagine, it's just a couple of good ol' bros, broin' out, doin' bro stuff. Watching the footy, blowin' the foam off a pint of suds, and of course, doing karaoke dressed like Japanese schoolgirls. You know, like bros do. Give me a pound, dog, let's rock this town.
From Jackman's recent interview with MTV:
"I actually did karaoke with Rob [Pattinson]. That's random, isn't it?" he said. "We were on our way to Japan, and he was promoting ['Twilight'] and I didn't talk to him at all on the flight, because he's this really tall guy with a hood over his head literally [ZOMG, R-PATTZ IS IN THE KLAN! -Ed], and every time I'd go to the bathroom, I'd be like, 'Man, that guy takes some serious sleeping pills,' because this was him [slumps over] the whole time."
But the twosome quickly went from strangers on a plane to friends at a bar. "When he got out, I was like, 'Hey, man,' and Baz Luhrmann was also on the flight because we were promoting 'Australia.' So we went out to this Japanese karaoke bar, and we invited Rob, and he came," he said. "And it was so much fun. Man, he's got a voice. Really soulful."
Jackman expanded a bit on the night's debauchery, revealing what really goes on at a Japanese karaoke bar, for the uninitiated.
"The first thing you do is you get inside this room, the doors are closed, and there's, like, eight of you," Jackman explained. "So it feels a little weird. And then all of a sudden, they open, and they bring in these boxes, which are basically [full of] dress-up [clothes], and it's all girls' clothes. I was a schoolgirl, Baz got dressed up, and Rob did not. He was too cool for school." [hat tip: videogum]
As much as I want to make fun of Hugh Jackman for being a fruity actor who can't stop singing and dancing for five seconds, in all honesty, hanging out with him actually sounds fun as hell. "At first it felt a little weird, but then they brought us some schoolgirl outfits and Oy was like, 'Suit up, blokes, it's toime ta pahty!" I'd be lying if I told you I've never been to that kind of party.
And yes, that was an Abba reference in the photo caption. Because I guaran-goddamn-tee you they sang some Abba. Australians love Abba. Those people are the gayest racists on Earth.


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Starving to death somewhere in Europe, Anna meets Raoul.She is ready to sell herself for a meal, but he has other plans. He takes her to England, to a summer of torrential rain, and the dubious mansion of his arrogant and unsavoury relatives, the Basultes.
It seems Anna is also to 'enjoy' the godly Basulte life. But the mounds of stodgy food, the genuflecting servants, the mindless cruelty of class, (the endless rain), affront her. Besides, she is becoming aware of the family, Raoul included, is playing with her a macabre and silly game.
Anna is a survivor – she has had to be – practiced at acting out the impossible. Both the aristocratic malignities, and the Hogarthian orgies of the servants, can be accommodated, if they must. For did they but know, Anna has a past as savage and explicit as anything seen in the Basulte house.
The past, that was Preguna, where Anna loved Árpád, during a European summer of soft heat. Until love ended in the darkness that now hangs on every moment of her life, reducing all other things, however murderous, to nothing.
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Our signature activity for Phi Kappa Phi Chapter #260 is the Born to Read Book Project in which an early reader book is given to each newborn baby at Southeast Missouri Hospital and St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. Each book contains a message to the baby and family about the importance and enjoyment of reading and encourages the family members to read the book to the baby many times in order to plant the seed that will grow into a love a reading and learning.
Each year Chapter #260 has several book stampings during which we prepare the books for delivery to the hospitals. A book stamping has pizza, friends, and lots and lots of books! Please come and help! Announcements about book stampings will be sent via e-mail to the Phi Kappa Phi members.


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Holi 2014: UK event and celebration details
The Cinnamon Club, one of the most exclusive Indian restaurants in London, is offering a special Holi menu to celebrate the festival. The six-course menu features a roast rack of Herdwick mutton with Nepalese coriander sauce and pilau rice.
Time and date: Available until March 22; Mon - Sat: lunch 12pm-2.45pm & dinner 6pm-10.45pm
Price: £50pp
Contact: 020 3355 0128; cinnamonclub.com
Location: The Old Westminster Library, 30-32 Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BU
Cinnamon Kitchen restaurant has a "House of Holi" – a pod in which groups of friends can reserve 30-minute sessions of colourful power throwing.
Time and date: Until March 22 – Mon-Fri 12pm-12.30pm, 1pm-1.30pm, 2pm-2.30pm, 4pm-4.30pm, 5pm–5.30pm, 6pm-6.30pm & 7pm-7.30pm; Sat 12pm-12.30pm, then every hour until 6pm-6.30pm
Price: £8 per person (£15 including a Holi cocktail and canapés)
Contact: 020 7626 5000; cinnamon-kitchen.com
Location: 9 Devonshire Square, Londonm EC2M 4YL
The Tree Hotel in Oxford will have the ubiquitous coloured flour, Dhol music, and traditional Indian street food.
Time and date: midday-3pm; Saturday March 15
Price: £12.95pp
Contact: 01865 775974; iffley.treehotel.co.uk
Location: 63 Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4EY
The Manchester Indian Association has a Holi event next weekend. There will be "playing with colours" (powder available at a nominal price) for the first hour, followed by food and activities until the event closes.
Time and date: Sunday March 23, 1pm-4pm.
Price: free
Contact: indianassociation.org.uk
Location: Platt Fields Park, Manchester, M14 6LA
There will be a bonfire and other festivities at a Holi event at Spinney Hill Park, east of the city centre – the organisers expect about 3,000 people to attend.
Time and date: Sunday March 16; 4-8pm
Price: free
Contact: leicester.gov.uk
Location: Spinney Hill Park, Mere Road, Leicester LE5 5AY
There will be another, smaller event at Cossington St Recreation Ground, and a parade through the surrounding streets.
Time and date: 5-9pm
Contact: leicester.gov.uk/your-council-services/lc/events/major-events/events-by-month/march/
Location: Cossington St Recreation Ground, Leicester LE4 6JD
The Scottish Indian Arts Forum is organising a Holi event with "colours, food and music".
Time and date: 1-4pm, Saturday March 22
Price: Adults £9, concessions £8
Contact: scottishindianartsforum.co.uk/eventschedule.php
Location: Holy Cross Church,2 Bangholm Loan,Edinburgh,EH5 3AH
Celebrate Holi as authentically as possible by travelling to India for the festival. Photo: Village Ways
If you can't attend any events in Britain, or want to travel to where the festival originated, here are our suggestions for trips to celebrate Holi on the Indian Subcontinent and in South-east Asia.
Celebrate Holi in the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary in the Himalayas on a small group tour, in which guests are accommodated in villagers' homes, and experience the festival in its most authentic form. Village Ways' 10-day "Colours of Holi" trip also takes in Delhi, the Khali Estate in Uttarakhand and a overnight trip Ranikhet Express.
Village Ways (01223 750049; villageways.com) offers a 10-day Holi trip every year from £598 per person based on two sharing, including nine nights' accommodation (one in Delhi, two in Khali, five in the villages and one overnight rail journey), most meals (full board in the villages), transfers, private guiding and porters. Flights extra.
Exodus (0845 287 7421; exodus.co.uk) also has multiple small group tours that will be in India during Holi in 2015, including its "Colours of Rajasthan, North India Explored, and Delhi to Kathmandu itineraries.
To experience another Indian celebration, the Jaipur Literary Festival is worth the trip. It is the world's largest free literary festival, and sees five days of discussion, debate and reading at the Diggi Palace in the majestic city. The 2015 festival will run from January 21-25; tour operator cazenove+loyd (020 7384 2332; cazloyd.com) offers bespoke holidays around the festivities.
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Rajasthan, India: readers' tips
Healthy living at India's Vana Retreat
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NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. – After helping men's basketball to a 2-1 week and the 28th Annual Harbor Invitational Tournament championship on Saturday freshman forward Jahleel Moise (Brockton, Mass.) has been named the Little East Conference Rookie of the Week for the first time in his career.
On the week Moise averaged 8.3 points per game and shot 47.6% (10-for-21) from the floor and 57.1% (4-for-7) from 3-point range.
To start off the week the Brockton native dropped in 13 points, while also collecting seven rebounds in the tough overtime loss to Fitchburg State University. Against the Falcons he was 5-for-9 from the floor with a pair of 3-pointers. On the glass four of the seven boards came on the offensive of the court.
Over the weekend, the Moise once again came off the bench to lead the Beacons to their first Harbor Invite Tournament title since 2005. In the opener Moise recorded 10 points and one block and one steal against the University of New England. In the championship game, Moise finished with two steals and two points to help the Beacons to a 76-60 win over Trinity College (Conn.).


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Just like the subject thread. Will they get past 15 wins? They're at 13, surprisingly. I thought they were going to stay at 12 the rest of the year.
I wonder if they'll get the first pick. They should. But you never know.
The OFFICIAL "Will Miami win at least 15 games?"
Talk about anything general in the NBA here.
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Miami sucks. They would be lucky to get one more win, talent-wise, with no Wade or Marion. I am not sure what their schedule looks like, though.
Like I said, I have no idea who they play. Just in general, though, no matter who it is, they are lucky to even win. They cant even score seventy points many games.
Then they are probably not going to win any.
sfsfsfgiants wrote:Miami sucks. They would be lucky to get one more win, talent-wise, with no Wade or Marion. I am not sure what their schedule looks like, though.
Miami doesn't suck THAT MUCH. They've been tanking since december. And doing a wonderful job at that.
No team with Marion, Wade, Ricky Davis, Daequan Cook, Dorell Wright and Haslem can lose that much in a season unless it's done on purpose. They have enough talent to, at least, be a 25 win team, but that wouldn't help us in the lottery.
I think they have a great chance to improve themselves, as long as they get one of the top 2 picks. Rose or Beasly would be instant upgrades for that team, and surely enough to get them back in the playoffs... but there's a big drop off after those two.


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