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Department thanks hunters, anglers
As the cover closes on 1999, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation extends its sincere appreciation to the hunters and anglers of Oklahoma for their continued support of the agency.
Though responsible for managing the states fish and wildlife resources, the Department receives no general state tax revenue, said Greg Duffy, Department director. Instead, the Department relies on the support of hunters and anglers through the purchase of hunting and fishing licenses and auxiliary permits, as well as revenue generated through federal taxes on hunting and fishing equipment.
"The Wildlife Department is unique among state agencies because its operations are funded by the primary users of its services," Duffy said. "Therefore, it's an ongoing challenge to maintain the level and quality of service our constituents have come to expect and appreciate over the years. Our efforts at managing Oklahoma's wildlife resources have been very successful, and the sportsmen of this state deserve a lot of credit in helping make that success possible."
When compared to the cost of treating a family of four to dinner at a nice restaurant or a night at the movies, a hunting and fishing license is a phenomenal bargain, Duffy added. Annual hunting and fishing licenses, which expire each year on Dec. 31, cost $12.50 each. A combination license covers both hunting and fishing and costs $21. Separate permits are required for hunting deer, turkey and other species. All license requirements and costs are outlined in the Oklahoma Hunting Regulations and Fishing Regulations, which are available at sporting goods stores statewide.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is a constitutionally mandated and independent state agency that regulates, manages and conserves the state's fish and wildlife resources. The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission, an eight-member board appointed by the Governor, manages the agency. The Commission governs all Department financial transactions, sets hunting and fishing regulations and establishes policy for the agency. Commission members serve eight-year terms.
Former director Wint leaves wildlife legacy
Sportsmen have lost a dear friend and tireless advocate for Oklahoma's wildlife. George Wint, retired Director of The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, passed away on December 28th. He was 82.
Wint began his distinguished career with the Wildlife Department in 1950 as Assistant Federal Aid coordinator and biologist at the Darlington Game Farm in El Reno. In 1960, Wint was promoted to Superintendent of the Game Farm, a position he held until being named Assistant Chief of the Game Division in 1966. In 1972, Wint became Assistant Director, and in 1976 was named to the agency's top post. Wint retired from the agency in 1981.
"Very, very few people have had as strong a passion for Oklahoma's wildlife as George Wint", said Greg Duffy, Director of The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
"Not only did George devote his life and career to improving Oklahoma's wildlife and opportunities for sportsmen, but he also spent much of his time away from work as an accomplished wildlife artist," Duffy added. "George's legacy to wildlife lives on through his beautiful paintings of quail, songbirds and outdoor scenes."
After serving in the Navy from 1942-46, Wint enrolled at Oregon State University and completed a four-year wildlife curriculum in just two and a half years. Upon returning to Oklahoma, Wint completed his master's degree at Oklahoma A&M (Oklahoma State University). His specialty was bobwhite quail research.
Though Wint received many professional accolades, he was particularly proud of a recent award given by his alma mater. In 1998, Wint received the Distinguished Graduate Award from Oregon State University-Department of Fisheries and Wildlife.
Wint is survived by wife, Lila of El Reno; son Kip and wife Vicki of El Reno; son Tim and wife DeeDee of Flower Mound, Texas and 6 grandchildren.
Free Bird Boxes available after Jan. 3
Oklahoma educators who are interested in teaching their students about birds can obtain free bird nesting boxes from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
The boxes come in sets of 30 and are available free to any Oklahoma educator in any quantity as long as they are picked up. BirdBoxes will be available beginning January 3, 2000 through March 31.
The BirdBox Program, sponsored by the Wildlife Department and Phillips Petroleum, provides easy-to-assemble nest boxes made of waxed cardboard. The boxes are designed to last one nesting season and should be discarded at the end of the nesting season.
"Previously, Oklahoma educators had to be trained in Project WILD to receive free BirdBoxes," said Lisa Anderson, education specialist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "We have decided to discontinue the program, so once our current supply of BirdBoxes is distributed, we no longer will have them available. In light of this, we decided to allow any educator in the state of Oklahoma to receive the boxes free. All we ask is that you call ahead of time to make arrangements before you arrive to pick up the boxes."
After Jan. 3, the boxes will be available at the following locations:
ODWC Central Office, Oklahoma City (405) 521-6704.
ODWC Tulsa Office, (918) 744-1039.
ODWC SE Regional Office, Higgins, (918)297-0153.
ODWC SW Regional Office, Medicine Park, (918) 529-2795.
Those interested should call ahead to make sure boxes are still available. For more information, call Lisa Anderson at (405) 521-6704.
Blue catfish record falls again
Thanks to Dale Dennis of Lawton, Oklahoma has another new state record blue catfish. His fish, which weighed 85.25 pounds, broke the previous record of 85 pounds, which was caught less than two months ago.
Fishing off the bank at Lake Ellsworth, Dennis caught the fish December 14, at 2:30 p.m. at a depth of about 25 feet. He was using cut shad for bait on a Shimano Triton 200 reel, Shakespeare 14-foot rod and 40-pound Big Game line. The fish measured 52 inches long and 38 inches in girth.
Ellsworth is quietly becoming one of the best blue cat lakes in the state, but this fish may let the cat out of the bag, so to speak.
"Lake Ellsworth has been a hotspot for local angers for quite a while," said Larry Cofer, southwest region fisheries supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "Everyone around here knew there were some big blues in the lake, and we thought it was just a matter of time before a record was caught."
Persistence paid off for Dennis this day. He started early by gathering some shad before heading to his fishing spot. The action was slow until the big fish hit.
"The rod just slowly went down when it first bit," Dennis said. "I set the hook and started reeling in, but it didn't really seem that big. When he first surfaced, he looked a little larger, maybe 40 or 50 pounds, but not a giant."
He got the fish to the bank three times, but each time the fish made a run and resumed the fight. The fourth time Dennis got it close enough to wade in and wrestle it to shore.
"Once I got my hands on him I realized that I might have a record," Dennis said. "I caught a 74-pound monster a couple of years back, and this fish seemed quite a bit bigger."
He phoned the Wildlife Department office and arranged to meet Cofer in Lawton to weigh the fish. The next day, officials at the Department's headquarters certified the catch as the new record.
Dennis' record catch bested the previous record of 85 pounds, caught Oct. 31 by Darrel Long at Lake Texoma. Before that, the state record for blue catfish stood at 84 pounds since 1990.
EDITOR'S NOTE: A JPEG image of this fish is available by request via e-mail. - B.H.
Department schedules public hearings
To gather input on proposed fishing regulations changes for 2001, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will hold a series of public hearings on Jan. 10-11.
Regulation changes can originate from a number of sources, including Department field staff, citizens and conservation groups. After being considered by a biological review committee, recommendations are scheduled for public hearings, which allow citizens to voice their opinions on the proposed changes. These public hearings constitute the public input phase of the process. The recommendations are then submitted to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission, which can accept, amend or reject the recommendations.
This year's hearings begin at 7 p.m. and will be held at the following locations:
Jan. 10:
Okmulgee - East Central Co-op Bldg., Conference Room, 2000 South Wood Dr.
Durant - Bryan County Community Bldg., Fairgrounds.
Broken Bow - Broken Bow Public Library, 404 N. Broadway
Jan. 11:
Woodward - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Regional Office, 3014 Lakeview Dr.
Tishomingo - Tishomingo Community Center, Johnston County Fairgrounds.
Tulsa - Zebco Cafeteria (East door), 601 Apache.
Oklahoma City - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Lawton - Lawton Public Library, Rm. 1, 110 SW 4th St.
Grove - Grove Community Center, Rm 7, 104 W. 3rd St.
Poteau - Poteau Civic center, Ste. 1, Hwy. 271 N.
Muskogee - Muskogee Public Library, 801 W. Okmulgee St.
Proposed changes will affect fishing for bass, walleye, sauger and saugeye on certain lakes. Other changes will concern matters of general interest.
Proposed changes include:
o Reducing the size limit on walleye, sauger and saugeye in lakes Ellsworth and Lawtonka from 18 inches to 14 inches.
o Changing the 13-16 inch slot length limit on largemouth and smallmouth bass from Broken Bow Lake to a 14-inch minimum size length limit.
o Adding a 13-16 inch slot length limit for all black bass (largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted) at Okmulgee Lake.
o Adding a 16-22 inch slot length limit for all black bass (largemouth, smallmouth and spotted) at Dripping Springs Lake.
o Changing the bag limit on largemouth, spotted and/or smallmouth bass at Dripping Springs Lake to no more than one bass larger than 22 inches per day.
o Including Lake Murray in the bag limit rule of 15 channel and/or blue catfish, or 15 combined, per day.
o Changing the name from the "Leased Area" to "The Plaster Wildlife Management Unit" at Blue River Public Hunting and Fishing Area.
o Add that camping at the Blue River Public Hunting and Fishing Area will be restricted to 14 days in a 30 consecutive day period.
o Establishing two mussel sanctuaries in the Poteau River.
Meeting to discuss mussel sanctuaries
On Jan. 6, 2000, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will hold a public meeting in Poteau to discuss a recommendation proposed by the Department to establish two mussel sanctuaries in the Poteau River.
The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Bob Lee Kidd Civic Center. It will be different from the public hearing that will be held in Poteau on Jan. 11, said Kim Erickson, chief of fisheries for the Department, because this event will be devoted entirely to gathering input on this particular issue. No other fisheries-related issues will be discussed.
"This meeting prior to the public hearing will simply give us another opportunity to gather input on an important issue to many Oklahomans, including commercial mussel harvesters," said Kim Erickson, chief of the Department's fisheries division. "It will also give the Department an opportunity to explain its position on this issue."
Specifically, the meeting will focus on a Department proposal to establish
two mussel sanctuaries in the Poteau River. One sanctuary will be between the
State Highway 9 Bridge and the old Pocola Highway Bridge, and the other will be
between the State Highway 122 Bridge and the US-59 Bridge.
Oklahoma students show writing skills
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Oklahoma Station of Safari Club International recently announced the results of its annual Youth Writing Competition.
Co-sponsored by the Wildlife Department and the OSSCI, the Youth Writing Competition is divided into two categories, including one for ages 15-17 and another for ages 11-14.
Representing Oklahoma in the Age 15-17 category is Levi Wilson, 16, a junior at Leedey High School, who wrote an essay called, "A Hunter's Heritage." Also selected was Andrea Lee, 15, a sophomore at Inola High School, for her essay, "Hunting: Sharing the Heritage."
Three students were selected for the Age 11-14 category, including Nikki Williams, 14, a ninth-grader at Checotah High School, for her essay, "Hunting: Sharing the Heritage." Charlie Moss, 14, an eighth-grader at Vici High School, was selected for his essay, "My Hunting Heritage." Brooks Holcomb, 14, a seventh-grader at Leedey High School, was selected for his untitled essay.
The Youth Writing Competition is designed to promote America's hunting heritage among Oklahoma's youth. It provides them an opportunity to express the importance of hunting in their lives and to affirm their commitment to carrying on the hunting tradition. Students use the essays to relive memorable hunts, to explain why hunting is important to them and to recognize mentors who have influenced them to grow as hunters.
"The essays are always very thoughtful sometimes very introspective," said Colin Berg, education supervisor for the Wildlife Department. "America's hunting culture is wrongly blamed for some of the problems with our youth these days, and these essays always show us that hunting actually benefits youngsters. Kids with a strong hunting background, especially those who are mentored by a hunting adult, are well-adjusted, sensitive individuals who display a higher than average degree of perception about the world around them. From reading these essays, I can tell you that America's hunting heritage is in good hands."
Over the years, the Youth Writing Competition has become very popular among many Oklahoma students, with highly desirable prizes going to the winners. Essay winners in the 11-14 age category receive a scholarship to the Apprentice Hunter Program at the YO Ranch in Mountain Home, Texas. Winners in the Age 15-17 age group receive a guided antelope hunt in Wyoming.
The Wildlife Department and the OSSCI will submit the winning essays to the Youth Writing Contest held annually by the Outdoor Writers Association of America.
"Oklahoma usually produces at least one national winner in the OWAA competition, and judging by the quality of this year's entries, this year should be no different," Berg said.
Partnership with Corps benefits waterfowl
In August, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation seeded more than 4,200 acres of Japanese millet at designated Corp of Engineer lakes throughout the state.
Funded entirely through Oklahoma's Duck Stamp Program, such wetland enhancement practices are conducted cooperatively between the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The program creates additional waterfowl hunting opportunities for sportsmen but it also provides valuable habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds.
Seasonally-flooded wetlands were once abundant throughout the state and were used by many species of migratory birds, said Alan Stacey, the Department's wetland development biologist. However, most of these natural wetlands have been converted to other uses. This is a big challenge to resource managers to replace lost migratory bird habitat with compatible habitat.
"The millet seeding program, when successfully implemented, has proven to be an effective management practice because it annually creates important food resources that were formerly provided by lost natural habitats," Stacey said.
Critical to the program's success is the high level of coordination required between the Department's area biologists, COE lake project personnel and hydrologists at the Tulsa District Office. Combined efforts among these partners help ensure ideal seeding conditions are created through controlled drawdowns on COE projects targeted for seeding.
"Typical seeding locations most often occur along lake shorelines, backwater sloughs or expansive mudflats found along upper portions of many Oklahoma lakes," Stacey said. "Several of these larger state reservoirs are between 30-40 years old, and they are heavily silted at the points where creeks and rivers enter a lake. Presently, there are several thousand acres of these nutrient rich mudflats throughout the state. If the right seasonal conditions develop, these areas can produce tremendous amounts of food for many species of migratory birds.
"Also, exposure of the flats, either through evaporation or artificially-timed drawdowns during the growing season, can often produce an abundance of natural foods as well as provide opportunities for Japanese millet seeding," he added.
After a seed crop is established, shallow flooding during the fall-winter period dictates whether waterfowl and other migratory birds can use it. If a lake receives adequate inflow, millet can sometimes be flooded in stages to maximize food resources and ensure food availability over a longer, extended period.
Reservoirs in which millet was successfully established this season include Copan, Hulah, Kaw, Keystone, Eufaula, Texoma and Waurika. Although the recent drought has created unusually low lake levels in some regions of the state, recent rains are providing timely inflows on many lakes, flooding both millet and recharging natural wetlands. Hopefully, they will continue to improve as waterfowl migration begins to move into full swing.
Volunteers needed for annual bird survey
During last year's 12th annual Winter Bird Survey, 759 Oklahomans cataloged the birds that visited their backyard feeders. Volunteers are again asked to participate in this ongoing research project. This year, it will be conducted Jan. 13-16.
"Participants counted more than 70,000 birds last year, but we hope to count even more birds during this year's survey, set for January 13-16, 2000," said Jeremy Garrett, natural resources specialist for the Oklahoma Wildlife Diversity Program.
Mirroring 1998, goldfinches were again the most common bird spotted at feeders in 1999, with 8,724 birds counted. They were followed by dark-eyed juncos (5,814), cardinals (5,614), house sparrows (5,290) and blue jays (3,247).
To participate in the bird survey, count the birds at or under your feeder, no matter what the weather conditions are like, and write them down on the survey form. All survey forms must be returned to the Wildlife Diversity Program by February 14.
The Winter Bird Survey is sponsored by the Wildlife Diversity Program to determine overall trends in Oklahoma's wintering birds, Garrett said. The program does not receive any state tax appropriations and is funded by voluntary donations. You can help fund this program by purchasing any of the four Wildlife Conservation license plates, which feature a bass, quail, deer or scissor-tailed flycatcher. They are available at your local tag agency.
Help wildlife, enroll in "Cans 4 Critters"
Oklahoma students who are interested in helping the environment and also assisting state wildlife conservation efforts should sign up now to participate in the statewide "Cans 4 Critters" contest.
Sponsored by the Department's Wildlife Diversity Program, the "Cans 4 Critters" contest helps enhance awareness among students about Oklahoma's wildlife resources.
"Now starting its sixth year, Cans 4 Critters has been extremely successful," said Jeremy Garrett, natural resources specialist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "Over the last five years, Oklahoma students have recycled 25,100 pounds of aluminum and contributing more than $8,600 for wildlife research."
Participating in Cans 4 Critters is simple, Garrett said. Youth groups from schools, Camp Fire, 4-H, science clubs, Scouts and others recycle aluminum cans and forward the money they raise as a donation to the Wildlife Diversity Program. The deadline for the contest is Earth Day, April 22.
"The Wildlife Diversity Program has used the money for projects related to the Texas horned lizard, a rare animal that many people have not seen in decades," he said. "Last year, funds were used to gain knowledge of the natural history of Texas horned lizards. Our goal is to learn what is causing horny toads to decline and to find out how to ensure that their numbers remain common."
Youth also can receive awards for collecting Cans 4 Critters, Garrett said. Groups can win awards based on either the total donations collected or the average amount of aluminum collected. Individuals within the groups will receive a free wildlife poster for each five pounds (about 150 cans) they collect.
The Wildlife Diversity Program receives no state allocations and is funded primarily through the state tax checkoff, sales of Wildlife Conservation license plates and direct donations. To enroll your group in the contest, write to: Cans 4 Critters, Wildlife Diversity Program, 1801 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK 73105; call 405/521-4616. Y
Deer hunters on pace for another record
Thanks to excellent weather and abundant opportunities, Oklahoma deer hunters are on pace to set another harvest record for the 1999 season.
After tallying harvest totals from the recent deer gun season, personnel from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation registered a preliminary harvest total of 74,818 deer. That number does not include deer that will be taken in the late archery season, deer recorded in personnel books, antlerless deer taken on land enrolled in the Deer Management Assistance Program, nor deer harvested during controlled hunts.
Last year, the preliminary total after deer gun season was 73,442, said Mike Shaw, the Department's wildlife research supervisor, and late entries boosted the overall total to the current record of 80,008. Based on last year's numbers, Shaw projected this year's final harvest at 81,500.
"Obviously, I'm pleased with the new record, but I will reserve judgment until the final figures are in to see what percentage of the harvest was does," Shaw said. "We won't know that until January, but my hope is that we got a fairly good increase in doe harvest. At this point, unfortunately, it appears that the increase was in the buck harvest."
Of the state's five geographic regions, the biggest increase in deer harvest came from the southeast region, where hunters took 11,771 deer. That's an increase of 2,046 of the 1998 total of 10,021. A major reason for that, Shaw said, was because the rut was in full swing during the gun season, and also because of the abundance of acorns in that region.
Hunters in the northeast region took 23,800 deer, an increase of 296 over the 1998 total of 23,504. In the central region, hunters took 25,228 deer, compared to 25,054 in 1998, an increase of 154.
Two regions, the northwest and southwest, recorded decreases in the preliminary total. The northwest harvest was 6,479 deer, compared to 6,843 in 1998, a decrease of 364. In the southwest, the harvest was 7,540, a decrease of 480 over the 1998 total of 8,020.
Like last year, good weather during the deer gun season was an important factor in this year's success. Unlike last year, however, hunters enjoyed fabulous weather during the muzzleloader season, too, resulting in a significantly higher contribution by blackpowder hunters.
"The 1999 primitive season was very good, and as a result of that, we did see an increase," Shaw said. "That, coupled with an increase in the early archery season and a strong showing during gun season, combined to produce the new record.
"We also had favorable weather during the deer gun season," Shaw added. "It was a little warmer than we had hoped, but I can't complain. At least we didn't have rain and sleet and snow. There were a lot of hunters out there enjoying themselves, and that's what it takes."
Final harvest totals will be available in January, when the Department tallies results from all outstanding sources. As it stands now, Oklahoma deer hunters may be able to celebrate their 15th record harvest in 18 years.
Try your hand at Panhandle pheasants
As pheasant season begins in the Oklahoma panhandle, sportsmen can look forward to seeing plenty of birds in what should be an excellent season.
Running Dec. 1 - Jan. 1, Oklahoma's panhandle pheasant season offers some of the most enjoyable and widely anticipated hunting of the year for one of America's greatest upland gamebirds.
"All the landowners I've talked to saw a lot of birds last summer," said Danny Watson, wildlife biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "Everybody expects a good season, and nothing we've seen so far would dispute those expectations."
Pheasant habitat in the panhandle consists primarily of row crops, such as milo and corn. Most of those crops have been harvested, but there's still plenty of milo stubble and cornstalks that provide good pheasant habitat. Some of the best areas, Watson said, are fields dedicated to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) which are adjacent to the crop fields.
"We're constantly getting more habitat because a lot of lands are going into CRP that used to grow winter wheat," Watson explained. "They didn't used to hold that many birds, but they have for the last couple of years. That's just one of the reasons I think the hunting is going to be really good this year."
Although most panhandle pheasant hunting occurs on private land, the public hunting areas in the region also have fair numbers of birds. They're harder to hunt than those on private land, Watson said, because they've been repeatedly pointed and flushed during quail season.
"Our WMA pheasants are pretty wily birds," Watson said. "I encourage people to go quail hunting on public land, and if they get a pheasant, that's a bonus."
Another bonus is the economic windfall that pheasant season brings to panhandle communities. Although the season opened on a Wednesday this year, a number of motels in the panhandle were booked for the opening week. Anyone planning a trip should call ahead to reserve a room. Otherwise, you may have to sleep in your vehicle.
In the panhandle, the daily limit for pheasants is three roosters, with a possession limit of six after the first day and nine after the second day. Persons who hunt in two states having separate daily bag limits may not exceed the largest number of birds that can be legally taken in one of the states in which they harvest the birds. Evidence of sex (head or one foot) must remain on the bird until it reaches its final destination.
Safety is also extremely important, Watson added. In many instances, pheasants are hunted by large groups of hunters. Groups should discuss safety procedures before hunting. Everyone involved in the hunt should be aware of each other's whereabouts and determine individual shooting zones beforehand.
Though not required, each member of a hunting party should wear a blaze orange cap or vest to be more visible. Blaze orange does not alert birds nor otherwise affect one's hunting success.
In addition, hunters should always ask permission before entering private property. Before going afield, be sure to pick up a copy of the 1999-2000 Oklahoma Hunting Regulations, available at all hunting and fishing license dealers.
Furbearers offer exciting opportunities
With large numbers of furbearers inhabiting the fields and woodlands of Oklahoma, hunters and trappers can expect a bountiful furbearer season this winter.
Oklahoma's statewide furbearer season runs Dec. 1 - Jan. 31 except for bobcat season, which runs Dec. 1 - Feb. 28. The season limit for bobcats is 20, with no daily limit.
Most furbearing species are plentiful, and bobcat populations are increasing in many parts of the state, said Russ Horton, central region senior biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, resulting in generous opportunities for hunters and trappers.
"Hunters and trappers have an important role in helping to maintain the health and well being of Oklahoma's furbearer populations," Horton said. "Trapping and hunting is the most effective tool to manage those resources, and it provides sportsmen extra opportunities to spend some quality time afield during the winter."
Due to a depressed fur market, the number of sportsmen pursuing furbearers decreased in 1998-99. Likewise, the value of Oklahoma's fur harvest in 1998-99 was $38,338, compared to $200,721 the previous year.
In 1998-99, hunters and trappers tagged 2,231 bobcat pelts, compared to 3,617 tagged in 1997-98. Custer County led bobcat harvest totals with 104, followed by Major County with 93.
From a management standpoint, harvesting furbearers benefits other wildlife such as ground nesting birds, especially wild turkeys, Horton said. Bobcats prey on adult wild turkeys, and raccoons consume considerable numbers of wild turkey eggs. Opossums prey on tree-nesting birds.
"Controlling predators, including furbearers, is a necessary part of wildlife management," Horton said. "It's also a good way to become more familiar with the areas you ordinarily hunt other game, and it's a great way to introduce a newcomer to hunting and trapping."
Those wanting to take bobcats, raccoons or gray fox must possess a special bobcat-raccoon-gray fox license. It costs $9 for residents, $51 for non-residents. Resident Lifetime License holders are exempt from having to purchase the license. The license is not required for those who chase furbearers with dogs but do not harvest them.
A trapping license is required for all persons who trap. Only resident landowners or tenants or their children who trap on land they own or lease (not including hunt leases) are exempt from purchasing trapping licenses.
Landowners or lessees may kill furbearers actually found destroying livestock or poultry without having a license, but they may not remove any part of the fur or carcass from the premises where taken.
Complete furbearer regulations are printed in the 1999-2000 Oklahoma Hunting Regulations, available statewide at hunting and fishing license dealers.


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Because no-one's invested as much time or money into research – or been able to replicate the benefits SKINS have been proven to deliver. SKINS' unique engineered gradient compression has been developed by leading sports physicians over years of scientific research. And the medical benefits that SKINS provide are backed by independent testing.
How can SKINS prevent injury?
When you wear SKINS during activity, the compressive effect prevents muscles from overextending (which can cause injury) and may even treat injuries as they occur.
How do SKINS help my muscles?
Your muscles feel more fatigued and less powerful when they vibrate. SKINS are cut to hold your muscles against your frame in the right places, to help reduce this vibration and improve muscle focus and awareness (proprioception). Other garments have static compression (similar tightness everywhere) – and don't help your muscles in the same way SKINS do.
SKINS also feature distinctive muscle wrapping seams. These help to provide the right compression level and support muscle groups through their full range of movement – increasing your power and endurance even more.
Can SKINS help me recover from injury?
Yes. SKINS engineered gradient compression speeds recovery by forcing more oxygen to your muscles – helping to virtually eliminate delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). MRI-based studies have also shown real improvements in muscle recovery.
Can SKINS help with medical conditions?
The increased oxygenation and circulation provided by SKINS is an excellent way of relieving a range of medical complaints including arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, lymphoedema, varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis. It also helps to improve circulation during pregnancy.
SKINS sizing
How do I know what size SKINS to wear?
Choosing the correct size SKINS is essential to ensure you receive the maximum benefits. Our 400 Series garments are sized using Body Mass Function (BMF) / Anthropometric data obtained from our 3D Body Scanning studies whilst our 200 Series garments are sized using a unique Body Mass Index (BMI) / Anthropometric algorithm.
Each SKINS range has a different size chart to determine the most appropriate SKINS garment size and shape you require. Therefore, you need to refer to the size chart that is specific to the product you're interested in. You'll find the size charts on our website product pages or on the back of the SKINS packaging.
Comfort and protection
Are SKINS restrictive to wear?
SKINS tops are firm fitting, but they don't restrict movement in your shoulders, arms or muscles.
Aren't long black tights hot?
No. Not only do SKINS improve circulation – which helps your body to regulate its temperature, whether it's hot or cold outside. They have wicking built in.
Will SKINS keep me warm when it's cold?
Yes. Because SKINS improve blood flow, they help keep your extremities warm. Built in wicking stops sweat cooling on your skin too.
Do SKINS keep me dry?
Yes. Wicking moves moisture away from your skin to the outside of the garment where it evaporates - so your skin stays dry. We use a top quality wicking treatment where the moisture management is in the thread – rather than treated afterwards.
Wearing SKINS
Who's wearing SKINS?
International elite sport physiologists, squads, teams and individual athletes wear SKINS. Why? Because SKINS deliver real results. See our current athletes and partners.
When should I wear SKINS?
- During any physical activity – for more power and endurance
- As a recovery aid after exercise
- When recovering from injury
- In the workplace (particularly if you stand or walk on hard surfaces)
- When travelling – to reduce the effects of jetlag and lower risks of DVT
Can I wear my SKINS with nothing over the top - even in the sun?
Wear your SKINS loud and proud, or under your kit – whatever suits you best, although we do recommend that the white and flesh coloured SKINS are only worn under other clothing.
SKINS fabric is independently tested and proven to provide 50+ UV protection in non mesh areas so you can enjoy outdoor exercise and activities without the concern of sun related risks.
Do I need to wear underwear under SKINS?
SKINS can be worn with or without underwear. It's entirely up to you.
Can I swim in SKINS?
Chlorinated water can have a deteriorating effect on SKINS fabric, so we advise against wearing your SKINS in the pool. But seawater is fine. Just give your SKINS a good rinse with freshwater afterwards.
SKINS dry out quickly and have a UVP of 50+, so they're great at blocking out the sun. The only thing you might notice is that the gradient compression doesn't work quite as well when you're submerged.
What's the difference between half tights and shorts?
SKINS half tights provide engineered gradient compression on the entire upper leg muscle groups - the hamstrings, quadriceps and gluteal muscles. SKINS shorts have a 5 inch inseam and provide increased compression along the lateral rotater line - giving extra support to the deep buttock muscles.
Caring for SKINS
How should I wash my SKINS?
There's no need to hand wash your SKINS. You can put them in the machine, but wash them on a cold, delicates setting. It's best to use a gentle detergent too. As with all elastomeric garments, the gentler the washing process, the more life you'll get out of your SKINS.
How should I dry my SKINS?
Don't tumble dry your SKINS. Let them dry naturally.
How long will my SKINS last?
Obviously this depends on how your wear your SKINS and how often you wash them. If you're a runner, we expect that your SKINS will last about the same distance as a very good quality running shoe. As with all elastomeric materials, SKINS will deteriorate eventually.
How long is the warranty on SKINS products?
Your SKINS are covered by a 1 year warranty (from the day you buy them) on any material or workmanship flaws.
If you can't find an answer to your question please contact us.


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Jennifer Lawrence May or May Not Have Been Photographed Toking Up in Hawaii
Awards season was a rather busy and stressful time for the very – VERY – popular Jennifer Lawrence. She was the darling of every show and her clothes seemed determined to sabotage her at every turn.
Is it any wonder she needs to chillax – yeah, we're bringing it back – a bit while she's working in Hawaii? As the glaucoma patients would say, "Dude. It's Hawaii. Cowabunga. Smoke 'em if ya got 'em."
Our celebrity BFF is in the Aloha State to shoot scenes from the next installment in the 'Hunger Games' franchise. She's got her hair back to Katniss Everdeen's dark brown, and she's ready to get busy.
Just as soon as she takes a little break with a good friend of hers and – allegedly – a good friend of Chong's.
Judging by photos taken from afar of the actress on the balcony of her luxury suite in a Hawaiian hotel, the newly-crowned Oscar winner enjoyed some wine, some laughs, a hug and, very possibly, a blunt with a pal.
She's in Hawaii. She probably just spent the day whaling on a bow and arrow. She's been on quite a roller coaster for the last few months. She's human. Just don't be surprised if the next set of paparazzi photos are of her with a cart full of Cool Ranch Doritos at the local grocery.


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Verifying IB9
To verify that the IB9 administration command work, we will create a broker, run it and then delete it Setting up the environment. To make the IB command available, we will use a pre-defined script that we will add the path to the IB command scripts into the .bash_profile file, so that when we log in as mqm the path will automatically be set.
- Edit the bash profile
|[mqm@localhost ~]$ vi .bash_profile
|# .bash_profile # Get the aliases and functions if [ -f ~/.bashrc ]; then . ~/.bashrc fi # User specific environment and startup programs PATH=$PATH:$HOME/.local/bin:$HOME/bin PATH=$PATH:/opt/mqm/bin PATH=$PATH:/opt/ibm/mqsi/184.108.40.206/bin export PATH
Once you have changed the .bash_local file, source it to ensure the path is set
|source ./bash_profile
Using the echo command verify the path is set, or just re-login as mqm to execute the bash_profile
- Confirm PATH
|[mqm@localhost ~]$ echo $PATH /usr/lib64/qt-3.3/bin:/usr/local/bin:/bin:/usr/bin:/usr/local/sbin:/usr/sbin:/var/mqm/.local/bin:/var/mqm/bin:/opt/mqm/bin:/opt/ibm/mqsi/220.127.116.11/bin
To set up an IB environment we can run the mqsiprofile command
- Setting an IB environment profile
|[mqm@localhost ~]$ source /opt/ibm/mqsi/18.104.22.168/bin/mqsiprofile MQSI 184.108.40.206 /opt/ibm/mqsi/220.127.116.11
- Create a Broker Node
|mqsicreatebroker Brk01Verify -q QMVerify02 WebSphere MQ queue manager created. Directory '/var/mqm/qmgrs/QMVerify02' created. The queue manager is associated with installation 'Installation1'. Creating or replacing default objects for queue manager 'QMVerify02'. Default objects statistics : 74 created. 0 replaced. 0 failed. Completing setup. Setup completed. WebSphere MQ queue manager 'QMVerify02' starting. The queue manager is associated with installation 'Installation1'. 5 log records accessed on queue manager 'QMVerify02' during the log replay phase. Log replay for queue manager 'QMVerify02' complete. Transaction manager state recovered for queue manager 'QMVerify02'. WebSphere MQ queue manager 'QMVerify02' started using V220.127.116.11. BIP8081 An exception was caught while processing the response message for the command, 'Unable to format an ImbException message for output, ImbException message number is BIP8000'.
In the example above, since this is a new installation we have an error. The error code us BIP8081:
|Message BIP8081 is issued when creating a broker Scenario: Message BIP8081E is displayed when you are creating a broker, the inserted message does not format correctly, and the broker is not created. Explanation: This problem occurs because you are not a member of the correct group. Solution: Read the explanation of message BIP8081, and ask your WebSphere® Message Broker administrator to give your user ID access to the mqbrkrs group.
We now need to go switch back to root and add the appropriate group and add mqm to that group
|[root@localhost ~]# groupadd mqbrkrs groupadd: group 'mqbrkrs' already exists
Note: Above, I show you the command, but we already have it as the installation created the group for us.
- Add the mqm user to mqbrkrs group
|[root@localhost ~]# usermod -G mqbrkrs mqm [root@localhost ~]# groups mqm
- Switch back to mqm user
Verify state of Broker Node
|[mqm@localhost ~]$ mqsilist BIP1285I: Broker 'Brk01Verify' on queue manager 'QMVerify02' is stopped. BIP8071I: Successful command completion.
- Start Broker Node
|mqsistart Brk01Verify BIP8096I: Successful command initiation, check the system log to ensure that the component started without problem and that it continues to run without problem.
- Verify Broker State
|[mqm@localhost ~]$ mqsilist BIP1284I: Broker 'Brk01Verify' on queue manager 'QMVerify02' is running. BIP8071I: Successful command completion.
- Stop Broker
|[mqm@localhost ~]$ mqsistop Brk01Verify BIP8071I: Successful command completion.
- Remove Broker
If you remove a broker by just using the command mqsideletebroker it will only remove the broker, not the queue manager associated. To remove the broker, the QM and trace files use the following command
|[mqm@localhost ~]$ mqsideletebroker Brk01Verify -q -w Waiting for queue manager 'QMVerify02' to end. WebSphere MQ queue manager 'QMVerify02' ended. WebSphere MQ queue manager 'QMVerify02' deleted. BIP8071I: Successful command completion.
- Re-verify Broker Status
|[mqm@localhost ~]$ mqsilist \BIP1281I: No brokers have been defined on this machine. BIP8071I: Successful command completion.
- Verify that the QM was also deleted
|[mqm@localhost ~]$ dspmq [mqm@localhost ~]$
If there is no result then we have verified that the QM has been removed as well Congratulations, you have now completed the module.
In this chapter, we have learned how to install IIB9.0 on a Linux CentOS 7 server. The product we used as the free demo known as IBM Integration Bus for Developers. We covered how to solve installation issues with Integration Bus, Integration Toolkit and Integration Explorer and we also learned how to verify the components to ensure they were all working as intended. This module is a sample chapter which is included in the IIB 9.0 course which will be released 2015. To learn more about the courses available from The Middleware Shop, please go to http://www.themiddlewareshop.com/products to see a full list of the current courses available.


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Dr. Greene's Answer:
When the CT scan was first introduced in the 1970s it caused something of a revolution in medicine, allowing doctors to see the inner structure of the body in a way that had been previously hidden – without surgery. Parents often wonder which is more effective –a CT Scan, ultrasound, or MRI. Each has its own areas where it is most effective.
Read More From This Series:
CT Scan Defined
CT Scan, Ultrasound or MRI?
CT Scan Safety
CT Scans and Radiation Exposure
CT Scan Risks
Higher Risks in Children
Who Should Receive a CT Scan?
X-Ray or a CT Scan?
Alternatives to a CT Scan
When Should a CT Scan be Performed? I
mportant Tip to Reduce to Radiation
Questions to Ask before Every CT Scan
Other Radiation Exposures
Measures That Radiologists Should Adhere to When Administering a CT Scan
CT Scans and Cancer
When are MRIs not Practical?
What is Ionizing Radiation?
Who are Radiologists?


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More than a year after Illinois passed a law allowing citizens to carry concealed firearms, the argument over a part of the Firearm Concealed Carry Act that makes it difficult for out-of-state residents to carry here is still smoldering.
Illinois law is unique in that it does not allow individuals from other states to carry firearms here even if they have a permit from their home state. Instead, non-residents who wish to carry concealed firearms in Illinois must get an Illinois permit.
But that�s not all. According to the Illinois State Police website, �only residents of states that have laws related to firearm ownership, possession and carrying that are substantially similar to the requirements to obtain a license (in Illinois) under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act are eligible.�
The site states that �substantially similar� means:
* The comparable state regulates who can carry firearms;
* Prohibits people who have involuntarily been placed in a mental health facility from carrying, or who have voluntarily placed themselves in such a facility within the last five years; and
* Reports both approved and denied applicants to nationwide databases.
ISP distributed a survey, most recently updated in May, to states to determine whether their laws meet that criteria and found that only four � Hawaii, New Mexico, South Carolina and Virginia � have similar enough rules to allow their citizens to apply for Illinois permits.
Additionally, non-residents applying for an Illinois permit, which is good for five years, must pay a $300 fee compared to the in-state applicant fee of $150.
Simply put, �It�s too complicated,� said state Rep. Brandon Phelps, a Harrisburg Democrat who helped steer the law through the General Assembly.
�We need to look a little more carefully at how we�re treating people from other states,� Phelps said. �A lot of those states have good standards. They should have been granted reciprocity in Illinois.�
Limited reciprocity
Most states have reciprocity agreements, where residents who are licensed to carry concealed firearms in their home state are welcome to freely do so in others.
But because Illinois doesn�t recognize any other state�s license, some states refuse to recognize permit-holders in Illinois even though they�ve gone through a training and background check process that critics and supporters alike say is the most rigorous in the country.
Of our neighboring states, Kentucky and Missouri refuse to honor Illinois permits for this reason. Wisconsin and Michigan honor Illinois permits because the licensing schemes the states use are similar.
Illinois permits are also accepted in Indiana and Iowa, but that�s because those states uniformly recognize all other states� permits.
According to Illinois State Police spokeswoman Monique Bond, the number of active concealed carry permits issued to non-residents isn�t known because those applicants go through exactly the same process that in-state applicants do. There are currently more than 80,000 total active permits.
Illinois� rules are strict thanks to an abundance of caution from mainly Chicago-area Democrats weary of gun violence. State Sen. Kwame Raoul, D-Chicago, led gun-control advocates in the negotiations with the pro-carry Phelps as legislators raced against the clock after a court ruling declared Illinois� concealed carry ban unconstitutional.
Raoul did not respond to messages requesting an interview Tuesday.
�We�re doing good�
Both Phelps and Raoul previously have maintained that a flurry of bills either strengthening or weakening the law in the General Assembly would go nowhere as legislators watched the law at work before trying to alter it.
�But I�m not going to stop fighting,� Phelps said. �If you have met the standards in other states, I believe you should be granted reciprocity in Illinois.�
�Illinois went way beyond what has been working in other states,� said Sangamon County Rifle Association president Don Gwinn. �We�re definitely out of step.�
He said he�d like to see �100 percent reciprocity nationwide� because Illinois� rules put an undue burden on residents and non-residents alike who are exercising �a constitutional right.�
Gwinn is hopeful that the General Assembly eventually will lighten up on its stance on reciprocity.
�I think as time goes on, you�ll see that happen,� Gwinn said. �All the legislators have wanted to take a step back and watch how things work.�
He said, historically, once firearms laws are put in place, they tend to liberalize rather than tighten.
And despite his frustration, Phelps said that a year since Illinois passed its concealed carry law, things are going well.
�I think we�re doing good,� he said. �We�re up to over 80,000 active concealed carry permits in the state without any major problems.�
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Here's the part I don't get...toby wrote: Topic closed.
if mud slinging is 'banned' on kiteforum... every other thread need to be locked...toby wrote: this is no place for mud slinging.
We want info, no fights.
I see no profanity used... no attack on anyone's mother or sexual preference or racism... so where the mud slinging?
And what phantom German/EU 'rule' has this thread has alleged to break this time?
as to info... this is as 'first person' info from the key players as we can get... a very rare source on kiteforum... and if they so choose to speak... let them
really... are you saying that all you deemed as 'info' is industry players carrying on the diplomatic pretense as being nice to each other... and marketing hypes and propaganda are 'info'
reality is that this is difficult market... fallouts do happen... and these are exceptional insights into how lack of profits stresses business and personal relationships... this is more reality of kite world
thanks for defining how we should think and make opinion...Both parties involved can now show who makes better products.
Then we, the consumers, will decide! And then there is your answer who is better!
what if we actually more interested in why WW had such a drastic crash... what they do with future products are quite irrelevant... as both of them will have difficulty starting a kite business again... that's just a reflection of the market...
hey toby... we are big kids here... we don't need parental control... at least in this case...


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Star Wars Chop Sabers
Eat sushi, defend the galaxy
- Chopsticks that look like lightsabers
- Six styles to choose from!
- Licensed LucasFilmTM collectible
But now, we must eat. Come, good food, come... and meet your end in the grasp of the Star Wars Chop Sabers. They're lightsabers, they're chopsticks, they'll change the way you experience your favorite Asian foods. If you missed the chance to pick these up at San Diego Comic Con 2009, now is the time to grab these Japanese imports from ThinkGeek and deftly maneuver your food with the power of the Force. We're not sure if you know this, but Yoda has been known to carve his Thanksgiving turkey using his lightsaber.
Go forth, brave Jedi warriors, and use your chop sabers to mix just a little extra wasabi into your soy sauce. You can handle it. It is a known fact that eating sushi with chop sabers vastly strengthens your ability to ingest horseradish products. (By the way, did you know that researchers are trying to make a smoke alarm for the deaf using wasabi vapors? We're debating whether it would be more annoying to wake up to the sound of a fire alarm or the punch in the nose that only wasabi brings. What do you think?) Either way, wield your weapons and ready the way for a truly epic eating experience.
Product Features
- Chopsticks in the shape of your favorite Jedi weapons
- Fully licensed Lucasfilm collectible
- Imported from Japan
- Five styles to choose from:
- Luke Skywalker, green, 23cm long
- Luke Skywalker, blue, 23cm long
- Darth Maul, red, 23 cm long -they snap together, too! Not sure how you'd eat like that, though.
- Darth Vader, red, 23 cm long
- Yoda, green, 20 cm long
- Lightsabers do not light up or slice effortlessly through flesh. Sorry.


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You've heard time and time again that fruits and vegetables are good for your nutritional health, but did you know they are amazing for your skin as well? Juice Beauty® combines all the benefits of fruit extracts with other natural ingredients to create this refreshing, cream-to-powder finish—for a beautiful complexion with clinically validated skin benefits. Free of parabens, petroleum, and pesticides, this foundation feeds your skin with all the nutrients it needs for a flawless look and feel
I have been using this foundation since April. I like out it gives me a dewey look and gives me just enough coverage while still looking natural. Like other reviews said, I have noticed that my skin has improved since I started using this product. Its more even, my sun spots are less noticeable, and I barely break out. I believe that this products is feeding my skin all day and helping it look better, which I have never got from a foundation. I feel good about putting it on my face b/c its natural and don't have to worry I'm damaging my skin. I wish it had spf in it but I use a JB face lotion that has spf 30 so its fine.5
Everything I could of hoped for in an organic foundation. Good for my skin and looks great!
It is a light to medium coverage. But it dose so much for my skin and complextion and looks better than any other full covaerage I have tried. It evens my skin tone out, dose not irriate. Not cakey, gooey or drying.
Looks so natural and beautiful. Lasts great through the day. Feels light on the skin!
I use with the jucie setting powder and concealer and the combination brings it all together. I don't know if I woul duse without the setting powder.
I like this foundation, although I tend to blend it into my Juice Beauty Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 to give it a little more color. The shade Ivory is pretty light, but it is a good complement to the Juice Beauty Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 in Ivory. I noticed that when I apply this on my hand, it tends to oxidize a bit (looking slightly peachier than what I would like), but on my face it does not look bad at all. I really enjoy the texture of this foundation, which is on the thick side. It spreads pretty easily for a product lacking silicone and gives a nice finish (slightly glowy) for the rest of the day. I recommend setting this with a powder if your prefer a more matte look, but overall, this is a fabulous product.5
I love Juice Beauty's skincare line and was excited to try their makeup. I didn't have high hopes, because I wasn't sure if organic makeup would deliver. lt felt very soothing upon application, and really does create a "cream-to-powder finish". Even though it's not categorized as a BB or CC cream, it seems to have all the benefits of one. This is the only makeup I feel comfortable sleeping in (and I've tried BareMinerals in the past). My skin is very fair, and I usually have to use the lightest shade available, so I was also worried that there were only 3 color options, but it matched my skin perfectly! Although it took some layering to achieve "full coverage", the bottle is large, so I believe it's worth the investment.5
Love the fact that it has only natural ingredients. I have picky skin and have been slowly trying to overhaul my makeup and skincare to get rid of all the bad chemical ingredients, so this foundation makes my skin happy. It feels light on my skin and never even feels like I'm wearing anything like so many foundations do. The problem is that I have hyper pigmentation from acne scarring, as well as the occasional acne flare-up. This foundation doesn't cover that at all. It's basically just a light coverage base. Additionally, the shade options are extremely limiting. I knew when I ordered that Ivory would be too light and Sand would be too dark, but being that it's summer I opted for the darker color. It is a bit too dark and hard to blend since it dries so fast on my skin. I'm going to keep using it since I love the ingredients, and might get the Ivory finishing powder to even out the color on my skin.4
I was looking for a foundation that was light while still giving a good amount of coverage. This does well after it's first applied but I feel like after a while it sort of wears away. Not a bad product but I think I will try something else next time. I also like the pump system as it makes it easier once the content gets low.3
The product is alright, goes on smooth and feels light. I love that it's made with natural ingredients. In fact, that's one of the reasons I decided to give it a try. However, I need just a bit more coverage and I don't feel like I get that from this product. I found myself reapplying throughout the day.3


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Many Don't Protect Skin from Excessive Sun
Gabrielle Bogan of Mars spent about four years as a teenager going to tanning salons as often as 10 times a month.A health scare -- discovering two moles on her scalp -- prompted Bogan to give up tanning, and become fastidious about skin care and protection. "I really thought it was cancer. I got very scared," says Bogan, 24. Luckily, the moles were benign. Now, Bogan, who works in advertising, gets her tan mostly from spray bottles. She applies 30-SPF sunscreen to her arms and face diligently, and wears it as part of her daily, year-round skin care routine, even in winter. Most people, at least those her age, don't seem to use sunscreen that much, Bogan says. "I believe that people my age are ... in that invincible state, and they don't think that they could ever get skin cancer, but it can happen at any age," says Bogan. She writes the blog "Primp in Pittsburgh" about beauty and fashion, and though she is young, she wants to minimize the sun's aging effects. Bogan is right, doctors say. Most people aren't protecting their skin from the sun adequately, and with the hot summer coming up, it's a sunburn waiting to happen. A sunburn isn't just painful; it can lead to skin cancer, which is diagnosed in more than 2 million Americans every year, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. About 90 percent of non-melanoma skin cancers -- typically diagnosed as basal-cell carcinoma or squamous-cell carcinoma -- come from exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays, foundation statistics say. But using sunscreen shouldn't be just a seasonal practice: Come October, you're not free from damaging sun rays until the spring, says Dr. Robin Gehris, a pediatric dermatologist. "I think a lot of the misinformation out there is that you only need sunscreen on bright, sunny days in the summer," Gehris says. She is chief of pediatric dermatologic surgery at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville, and has offices in Wexford. "It should be part of your daily routine." Indeed, we do need protection on hot, sunny days, but sunburns can happen year-round -- even on cold winter days, says Gehris, who also is trained in adult dermatology. Some of the worst sunburns can happen while skiing, because of how the light reflects off the snow, she says. New guidelines for sunscreen from the Food and Drug Administration, which take effect June 18, are intended to help customers buy the best sunscreen for them. The guidelines require more testing and more informative labeling on sunscreen products, including foundation makeup with sunscreen. The SPF number cited on old labels only refers to the product's ability to block burning ultraviolet B rays. However, penetrating ultraviolet A rays cause premature aging, even though they don't cause burns. Under the new FDA rules, sunscreens that pass a test will be labeled "broad spectrum," indicating they protect from both types of UV rays. Sunscreens and makeup with SPF 14 or less will be required to put a warning on its labels that it helps protect against burns, but not skin cancer or early aging. Sometimes, Gehris says, people only think of using sunscreen when they are going to a pool or beach, working in the garden, and doing other outdoor activities. But you can get a sunburn walking outside on your lunch break in your work clothes. You can catch the sun's rays while driving in your car or sitting near a window. The same goes for kids and teens, with their tender skin, Gehris says. "Most people just don't think it's an issue, especially in places like Pittsburgh," she says. On sunny days, we embrace it and say we deserve to get some sun and color, and put our skin at risk for burns from overexposure. Physicians' standard recommendation is for adults and children to use daily sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, but Gehris recommends that both adults and kids go higher and use protection with at least 30 SPF. Women should not feel protected merely with foundation makeup, which often has a 15 SPF. Often, people don't wear enough foundation to even get the 15 SPF, she says. When applying sunscreen, wait a few minutes, preferably 5 to 10, before going outside so that it can be absorbed fully, Gehris says. Re-apply regularly, particularly if you are swimming. The sun's brightest hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. This is when parents should, whenever possible, keep their children out of the sun -- and sun-sensitive adults should take caution, too, Gehris says. What kind of sunscreen should you choose? Gehris recommends a non-oily, non-comedogenic sunscreen for everyday use. A day in the garden or at the beach may call for a higher SPF sunblock, which is heavier and has more oil. Sunscreen comes in both chemical and physical formulas, and Gehris recommends picking the physical ones with ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which form a barrier on the skin. Chemical sunscreens, absorbed by the skin, contain benzones, chemicals that can be irritating and allergenic in children and adults, Gehris says. (c)2012 The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Greensburg, Pa.) Visit The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (Greensburg, Pa.) at www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib


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Patriots storm to AFC title game after snowy comeback
Eliminate Raiders, helped by controversial call
FOXBOROUGH - In an incredible comeback, sparked by an incredibly controversial call by referee Walt Coleman, the New England Patriots will play for the AFC championship following a 16-13 overtime victory over the Oakland Raiders on Adam Vinatieri's 23-yard field goal into the wind and a heavy snow last night at Foxboro Stadium.
The Patriots drove 61 yards after winning the toss and receiving the ball in OT.
Quarterback Tom Brady, who had looked overmatched for much of the game, drove the Patriots into field goal territory twice late, once for Vinatieri to tie it with 27 seconds remaining in regulation from 45 yards on a low, line-drive kick. Then he got the Patriots close enough for Vinatieri to win the game.
"I line-drived it and then I had to wait a second to see if it was going to go over," said Vinatieri of his tying field goal. "On the game-winner, I knew we had to get it down. I knew we were close in range. During the timeout, we cleared off some snow, and we did it on third down just in case something happened."
The Patriots' defense made two key stops in the fourth quarter, and then got the ball back with 2:06 remaining after Troy Brown's punt return of 27 yards to the 46. He fumbled, but the Patriots recovered.
Helped by the two-minute warning, the Patriots had no timeouts left, and the ball was on the 42.
Then they were saved by the controversial call.
Charles Woodson came in untouched on a corner blitz from the defensive left side, and appeared to force Brady to fumble on first and 10. It seemed Brady had tucked the ball, which after the hit was recovered by linebacker Greg Biekert on the Oakland 48.
The officials reviewed the play and Coleman came back and ruled that Brady was going forward with his arm.
"His arm was going forward and the call was made. It was out of our hands," said Patriots coach Bill Belichick.
According to Coleman, "Obviously, what I saw on the field, I thought the ball came out before his arm was going forward. Then, when I got to the replay monitor and looked at it, it was obvious his arm was coming forward. He touched the ball. And they just hooked it out of his hand. His arm was coming forward, which makes it an incomplete pass."
Oakland coach Jon Gruden didn't see it that way.
"In my opinion it was a fumble, but obviously I don't understand [the rule]. But I thought it was a fumble," said Gruden.
Brady said, "Yeah, I was throwing the ball."
Many Patriots fans could only think it was revenge for what happened in the teams' 1976 playoff game.
The Patriots moved to the Oakland 28, but finally opted to kick.
"We didn't have any choice. We had a lot of confidence in Adam to make it," said Belichick. "You have to give a lot of credit to [long-snapper] Lonie [Paxton] and Kenny [Walter] for the hold. They were tough conditions."
Late in the game and in overtime, Brady successfully executed the no-huddle.
"Tom did a nice job in the no-huddle offense there in the end," said Belichick. "Tom did a good job. The receivers made some good catches in those conditions. At this time you have to be at the highest in concentration and alertness, and they were."
Brady completed nine straight passes, four to Jermaine Wiggins (who had 10 catches), three to David Patten, and one to Kevin Faulk before Brady scrambled in from the 6 with 7:52 remaining to pull to within 13-10.
Belichick said he and his staff watched tapes of the Buffalo blizzard game last season, and at the last minute included plays that were successful in that game. Wiggins caught a couple of big balls in that game.
"Jermaine had a couple of big catches in that game. He's kind of a snow plow for us," said Belichick.
Vinatieri hit from 23 yards out with 8:39 remaining in the third quarter, but even more impressive was Sebastian Janikowski's 38-yarder with 4:14 remaining in the third to make it 10-3.
"As the game went along, the range kind of dwindled down a little," said Vinatieri.
After an awful first half, the Patriots took the opening kickoff in the second half, and moved the ball well.
Brady connected on two long passes to Patten, one for 25 yards and the other for 19 to the Raiders 9. But Brady overthrew Patten and Rod Rutledge in the end zone, forcing Vinatieri to boot the field goal, making it 7-3.
The Raiders did not seem deterred. The next possession saw Rich Gannon complete medium-range passes of 15, 10, and 10 yards to Tim Brown, Jerry Rice, and James Jett. The Raiders got it to the 21 before Janikowski made his first of two big second-half field goals.
After the Patriots went three and out on their next series, the Raiders again got close for Janikowski. The big play was a 22-yard pass from Gannon to Rice. Advancing to the Patriots' 27, Janikowski hit from 45 yards to make it a 13-3 game with 1:41 remaining in the third.
Both teams struggled with the weather, but early in the second quarter, the Raiders got a break on a special teams mistake by Je'Rod Cherry, who interfered with a fair catch attempt by Woodson.
The 15-yard penalty allowed the Raiders to start their drive at midfield.
Gannon, 10 for 14 for 87 yards in the first half, certainly appeared to be much more nimble in the snow at that point than Brady. He went right to work, connecting with Charlie Garner for a 12-yard play to the New England 38. Gannon had a lot of time to throw, and he sat in the pocket and completed a 10-yard pass to Jeremy Brigham to the 27.
On third and 8, Gannon connected on a slant to Rice to the 13. Two plays later, Gannon sent a fade to the end zone for Jett, who beat Terrance Shaw and caught the ball untouched for 6 points. Janikowski added the extra point to give the Raiders a 7-0 lead with 12:14 remaining in the second.
But that was a part of the game that few will remember. They'll only remember the Call, the snow, and the kicks.


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If you could have seen the sight I had from the Main Stage at the Lewiston Jazz Festival you would have an idea what I am talking about.
As far as the eye could see, on Center Street, the main street of Lewiston NY, people were everywhere. If it was a surface, they were sitting on it…bag chairs, railings, and even window boxes (awkward) provided a base to listen to amazing music and chat with friends. Those without any surface were standing; either trying to find a place to listen or they were trying to move to a place where they could listen to conversation.
Everyone was eating. And, they were drinking.
Local restaurants sold their signature dishes on the street and outside vendors served up everything from brick oven pizza (from a portable brick oven with visible flame) to sushi. There were IPO beers and local wines, red and white sangria and the most delicious Mojito's that had so much mint you felt like you are getting your daily dose of fiber.
It was noisy, not always easy to navigate and there was zero personal space.
The cacophony of retail, music and conversation would be harsh if heard without context. It was just plain loud but few people seemed bothered. Actually, they seemed invigorated by it. The louder the sound, the more intimate the conversation.
Have you ever noticed how a shared pizza pie or a cold beer act like a binder, providing commonality until conversation can get to shared experience?
And, Western New Yorkers play that game better than anyone I know. We can meet a stranger but know that our Godmother taught their nephew in grammar school in record time. We love the connection.
As I stood on the Main Stage I knew the folks were anxious for the headliners to start their show. I was the last thing between the community service announcements and the music which brought them all together in the first place.
Who could have blamed them for being impatient with the lovely practice of honoring the flags of the two countries sitting side by side?
But honor them they did, standing at attention as I sang the Canadian national anthem. "Oh Canada" their "home and native land" stood just a mile or so behind me. Many Canadians come to our little piece of New York State heaven for this festival as they pour here every day to enjoy the retail and the strength of their dollar.
Clap clap clap. They are sweet with their recognition that I sang their beautiful song with few errors.
Then, as they continued to stand, hats removed and many covering their heart, I began the Star Spangled Banner. I waved my hand as a request for them to join in and to my surprise and delight, they did.
Oh, if you could have seen the view from the stage of bodies everywhere, stopped for just a minute to sing a song that binds us just as an egg binds a meatball, you would have had shivers.
If you could have seen their faces, rapt with pride and a sense of belonging, you would have truly appreciated how food, fellowship and the flag truly represent needs we have as humans to survive not only physically but in our hearts and minds, as well.


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Planning has begun for the 2014 Taste of Pine Island as local restaurants sign up to participate in the two-day event.
This year's food festival, presented by the Kiwanis of Pine Island, will take place Saturday, Jan. 25, (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday, Jan. 26, (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
As in years past, the Taste of Pine Island is all about featuring local restaurants and businesses. The Taste features two full days of food, music and fun for the whole family.
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The annual Fish Drop.
The event takes place at the Bobby Holloway Memorial Baseball Field at 5675 Sesame Drive (Phillips Park) in Bokeelia.
Local Pine Island restaurants will offer specialties from their menus: seafood dishes, grilled foods, pulled pork, deserts and much more.
"We have Fish Drop tickets on sale," Pat Burman said. "We also have a few arts and crafts spots open and want to encourage local businesses to participate in this year's event."
The annual seafood Chowder Cook-off contest will be held Saturday and the Chili Cook-off contest Sunday. This is where the professional cooks vie for cash prizes. Tickets to the event automatically make guests a judge in this well received contest. Each participant will provide a sample of his/her chowder and chili for judging. Once the votes are tallied the winner of the "People's Choice" award will be announced.
Past winners of the People's Choice Award were the Waterfront Restaurant, which won in 2004, '05 and '06; the Lazy Flamingo restaurant in 2007; The Perfect Cup from Matlacha, Bokeelia Cracker Caf and Reds Fresh Seafood in Bokeelia.
Lots of other vendors and organizations will be on hand including the Kiwanis Club's famous "IWANTAKIWAN." This is the Kiwanis Club's famous adult beverage!
Firefighters from the Matlacha-Pine Island Fire Control District, will be serving margaritas; Calusa Land Trust with island information; Capt. Dick May with Easy Rider Charters; Paradise Gardens with jarred tropical fruits; Pine Island Community Church youth group, which will be selling water; Tooth Fairy, Douglas Loccisano with fashion and sports; and so many more.
There will be dozens of other vendors on hand including jewelry artists, craft items for home and garden, clothing, T-shirts, jams and jellies and more. As for the kids, Kiwanis is bringing back the famous Kids Area with all kinds of rides and games.
"Cabot Cheese will also return this year as one of our main sponsors," Burman said. "They will be offering samples of their famous cheeses: Extra Sharp, Aged Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Garlic Cheese and more. Come out and enjoy two days on Pine Island, we offer beautiful sunrises and sunsets, great fresh seafood, great entertainment and good old faction family fun.
Among the highlights of the two-day event will be the famous Fish Drop. At 4 p.m on Sunday, those holding tickets for this event will gather near a bullseye when more than a thousand brightly colored, numbered fish will be hoisted to the top of a crane and then dropped to the ground below. The person holding the numbered ticket of the fish that lands closest to the bullseye will be declared the winner. First place receives $1,000, second place $500 and third place $250.


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Context of the question: I am a nursing student that was given a case study of alcoholism. The subject of the study claims to be atheist.
Question: What are some therapeutic options for alcoholism (including physical dependance) that would be acceptable to an atheist? (Side question, should atheist be capitalized like Deaf person is?)
I can defend my reasoning why the client should not be required to attend AA. I need other treatment options that would be acceptable that do not include the 12 steps.
Thank you.
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I have heard that AA is no more effective and less effective than the "no treatment" option. DO you know of any studies that specifically make this claim?
AA says that their program is 100% effective. It's the no true scottsman fallacy ...
If you drift away from AA , then you didn't actually take the program seriously. If you attend all the meetings for 30 years and relapse, it's because you didn't properly follow through with one of the 12 steps, yada yada yada.
The 12 steps is a load of BS. I beat my addiction after having over a dozen people harrassing me in an in facility treatment center. I told them all that I was an Atheist and they kept saying ' Choose a higher power ... ! '
I refused to do this. They told me I would never get better if I didn't admit helplessness. I am perfectly fine now, never went to meetings outside of my therapy and never completed most of the 12 steps. The entire program is hogwash.
hello Angie, Please excuse my total ignorance but I had to look up what "Al-Anon" was being a non drinker from a non drinking family. You said "ex Al-Anon cult member" is it a cult and if so how so ?
Al-Anon I believe just means Alcoholics Anonymous. The 12 step program. That should be enough for google.
No. It's a support group for friends and family of alcholics.
Yes, Rosemary is correct. They have the same thing for other addiction programs. Sometimes, the family members can be hurt more than the one who was addicted. They need treatment too.
Let me first state that I am extremely appreciative of this discussion.
The 12 steps have long been an issue for me, as I see little distinction between shirking responsibility as a result of intoxication, or as a result of religious worship. Inaction stemming from belief in a higher power, has the same negative impacts as inaction from a drunken stupor. In both cases an individual stops taking responsibility for their own actions.
Now in response to your question, there needs to be a motivation outside just getting sober. A reason being sober is a better option.
Like any recovering addict, having a project or anything they can focus energy on, a positive distraction is likely to have major impacts. This provides an alternative to obsessing about the feeling of emptiness that may remain once alcohol stops hiding the underlying issues that have resulted in the dependency. Additionally, the addict's sobriety is reinforced by the recognition they could not accomplish their given project were they still intoxicated.
An atheist recognizes that any step forward will have to be on their own terms. An atheist does not have the option to put their problems on God; they are forced to take responsibility themselves. While I would imagine this road is much more challenging, in the end, they have succeeded on their own, without putting hope or faith in their success in the hands of another.
atheist is not a proper noun or a religion, so no, it should not be capitalized.
Or if it's in a title, right? You could also capitalize it to show how Awesome it is maybe? ;D
There are secular programs. One I've heard of is Secular Organizations For Sobriety (SOS) AKA Save Our Selves.
Can't really help with what's acceptable to an atheist trying to kick a habit (other than nothing that smells of religion, obviously), but deaf person should not be capitalised either.


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The Art of Snow
Food for thought, at La Montanita Co-op. All poems courtesy of Snow Poems Project, Santa Fe.
It didn't exactly come as a shocker: 2012 was the hottest and driest year on record. But winter isn't dead yet. Literally or metaphorically. There's fresh stuff under the boards from the Sierras to Maine, and in Santa Fe, a cool new creative venture is turning snow into art.
The Snow Poems Project uses spray-on fake snow to stencil poetry on windows around Santa Fe. For the past two weeks, poems written by local residents have been popping up on schools, galleries, government buildings, restaurants, libraries, and yoga studios in town. The poems are short—one or two lines of blocky, uppercase type—and most of them aren't even about snow, but the feelings they convey are the feelings of winter itself: stark, pristine, and wild. Reading them is a little like watching your breath turn to steam on a frigid morning, or following a single pair of footprints across a high meadow blanketed in powder. Dazzling.
Poetry is beautiful at Body Santa Fe.
The idea came out of the Cut + Paste Society, a group of Santa Fe women artists and writers, as a way to illuminate public spaces in the darkest of seasons. It's a creative statement as much as an environmental one: "Winter is a time for reflection and the incubation of ideas," says Cut + Paste president Edie Tsong, who partnered with the Santa Fe Art Institute for this project, "and poetry reflects this." Many of Cut + Paste's members are mothers, so it's also a parent's effort to bring art into the everyday and to turn cities into "living books," written from the perspective of the people who live there. Tsong and her team vetted 175 poems submitted by locals (nearly half of which were from students) and winnowed them down to 40, including this one by 12th-grader Pedro Tena:
Drive-by art at the Solana Center.
Putting a poem on glass is harder than it looks. Tsong hand cut letters from cardstock, used them to trace the stencils, and then held a stencil-cutting party at Whole Foods. To install, she and her team of volunteers lay lines down with dry erase marker, yardstick and level, and then tape letters and words backwards, so the poem can be read from the outside. Next, the faux frosting: The spray-on snow is squishy until it's dry (when it just becomes chalk). Finally, they remove and wash the letters to reuse again. "People may wonder if it's worth it, but think of the amount of hours of training athletes will do to compete," says Tsong, "and you never forget a race or some physical challenge."
Poems will grace the windows of Santa Fe for the rest of winter; by the first day of spring, they'll begin to fade out, like melting snow.
Soup poem, Sweetwater.
For more information and a complete list of poems and places, go to snowpoemsproject.com and www.facebook.com/snowpoems.
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George Zimmerman's Brother: 'Black Teens' Are Killers
By Aviva Shen
Since he shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin last year, George Zimmerman has been trying to convince the public that he was not acting simply out of racist aggression but because Martin attacked him. Zimmerman's brother, Robert Zimmerman Jr, is not helping his cause. On Saturday, Zimmerman went on a Twitter tirade against "black teens," equating the boy killed by his brother with De'Marquise Elkins, the 17-year-old suspect in the murder of a Georgia infant.
As highlighted by Mediaite, Zimmerman tweeted a photo comparison between Elkins and Martin flipping their middle fingers with the caption, "A picture speaks a thousand words…Any questions?"
Zimmerman tweeted the photo at Michael Moore, the NAACP, the NRA, and a Breitbart.com editor. He followed it up with another comparison between the two, tweeting "Teen to West: "Do you want me to shoot your baby?" #TrayvonMartin to #GeorgeZimmerman: You're gonna die tonight Motherf**ker."
In case the reason for his comparison of the two young black men was unclear, Zimmerman later tweeted:
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.@TheRealPest @michaelskolnik – Lib media shld ask if what these2 black teens did 2 a woman&baby is the reason ppl think blacks mightB risky
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Trayvon Martin was unarmed when Zimmerman allegedly followed him and shot him. He had no criminal record. Zimmerman had a history of calling the police to report suspicious black individuals, one as young as 7-9 years old. By his brother's logic, this frequent suspicion of black people was not due to prejudice but because black people pose a genuine and constant threat to everyone around them.
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