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Dad loves ties, but not just any old tie. He likes ties that stand up and pay attention – the kind of tie that many would find tacky or over-done. Flowers, characters, people, scenes, and the brighter the better – these were the types of ties that Dad loved. He'd wear them proudly to the office, on social outings, and even when traveling. Often times, he'd also leave a trail of startled people in his wake, to his great delight. "I'm just waking them up and adding a bit of spice to their life," he'd cackle gleefully, when his somewhat loud ties were remarked upon. Dad's birthday was last year and of course he got more ties. His birthday had gradually evolved into a competition between his family and closest friends – each vying for who would find the best tie for him. This year, that dubious honor went to his brother, Mark. In total, Dad got five new ties for his birthday, all of them new designs. Determine the full name of each person who gave Dad a tie, what was on each tie, and the relationship of each person to Dad.
1. Sylvia's last name wasn't Smith. Elliot brought Dad a tie with a sailboat on it.
2. The person who brought the tie with the music notes was Dad's cousin.
3. Mr. Thomas was Dad's uncle. Mark didn't bring the tie with Bette Boop on it.
4. Miranda, whose last name wasn't Parker, brought him a tie with lightning bolts on it.
5. The person who brought the tie with Bette Boop on it wasn't Mr. Pacht.
6. The friends who brought Dad ties were Harold and the person whose last name was Weather.
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About the artist: Pacific Northwest artist, Amy Brown was born in Bellingham, Washington. As a child she spent countless hours drawing faery princesses. At an early age she was introduced to the faery paintings of Brian Froud and Alan Lee. Amy was absolutely absorbed in the magic of the work. This was the seed that ultimately sprouted into her love for the Fae and Mermaids.
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"Two heads are better than one,"
according to the old saying, better make that, "Four or five heads are better
than one." Such is the case at Red Slough Wildlife Management Area in
southeastern Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission
heard a presentation on the area at their Nov. 4 meeting at the Oklahoma
Department of Wildlife Conservation headquarters. Through a partnership of
state, federal and private cooperators the Red Slough is rapidly becoming one of
the more popular outdoor destinations in the state.
"This is really a partnership that
works," said Mike Smith, ODWC wildlife biologist at Red Slough Wildlife
Management Area. "We couldn't do this alone, but with the help of other
agencies this project has really come together."
An inter-agency team comprised of
the ODWC, the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), the U.S. Forest
Service and Ducks Unlimited, share the responsibility for restoration,
enhancement and day-to-day management of the 7,800-acre Red Slough wetland. Once
a working rice farm, managers have transformed the wetland into a unique habitat
for wintering, migrating, and breeding bird species.
According to Kevin Norton,
assistant director for state conservationist programs for the NRCS, the area has
become an increasingly important landmark for numerous species of waterfowl and
shorebirds since coming into public ownership in 1997.
"The managers have done an
excellent job of increasing wetland habitat by working together and pooling
resources," Norton said. "It's fast becoming a premier birding and
waterfowl hunting destination in Oklahoma."
Waterfowl hunters and bird
watchers have traveled from as far away as Minnesota, North Carolina, Florida,
and Illinois to see some of the nearly 300 species at Red Slough, including
roseate spoonbills, black-necked stilts and fulvous whistling ducks.
In other business, commissioners
recognized another project that demonstrates the power of partnerships. Bat
watches at the Selman Wildlife Management area have awed thousands of visitors
since the area was established in 1996.
maternal colony of over one million Mexican free-tailed bats winter in caves on
the area. Each summer visitors have the opportunity to tour the area and watch
the bats pour out of the caves on the way to their nightly insect-eating forays.
partnerships that have developed with Alabaster Caverns State Park, local
businesses and our invaluable volunteers have been crucial to the success of
this project," said Melynda Hickman, natural resources biologist for ODWC.
"Our volunteers alone have worked over 4,000 hours and we couldn't do it
without them."
Jane Jayroe, Oklahoma secretary of tourism and
recreation, was on hand to commend the partnership and the value of
wildlife-related tourism in the state.
"Wildlife is a big part of tourism," Jayroe
said. "The future prosperity of rural Oklahoma has everything to do with these
type of projects. It is the natural, unique experience that brings visitors to
an area."
voted to approve a donation of $22,400 from the National Wild Turkey Federation
(NWTF). The donation will be used to fund habitat improvement projects spread
throughout the state.
are excited about cooperating with the Department on these projects," said
Gary Purdy, regional director for the NWTF. "This donation would not be
possible without the hard work and generosity of volunteers from National Wild
Turkey Federation chapters all across Oklahoma."
diverse projects will help not only wild turkeys, but also a wide variety of
other wildlife species. Efforts include controlled burns to improve brood areas,
removal of invasive Eastern red cedars, regeneration of roosting trees and
establishment of walk-in turkey hunting areas.
also voted to approve a donation of $25,000 from Enid-based HANOR/Kronseder
Farms. The funds will be used to make repairs and improvements to the
Department's Woodward office.
Greg Duffy presented a tenure award to Kelly Roberson, Oklahoma game warden
stationed in Tulsa County. Roberson has served the sportsmen of Oklahoma for 20
years and was recognized in 1988 as the Oklahoma Game Warden of the Year.
is one of the most outstanding hunter education instructors in the state,"
Duffy said. "He is always willing to help out and he has taught countless
students over the years."
also recognized Jeff Boxrucker, senior fisheries biologist for the Wildlife
Department for his 25 years of service.
has exemplified a true professional biologist during his time with the
Department," Duffy said. "His knowledge and dedication to the fisheries
resources has been a great asset to anglers of Oklahoma."
The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation
Commission is the eight-member governing board of the Oklahoma Department of
Wildlife Conservation. The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation 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 Commission approved dates 2003
Wildlife Conservation Commission meetings. Meetings were scheduled for: Jan. 6,
Feb. 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 3
and Dec. 1.
The next scheduled Commission
meeting is December 2, 2002, at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
headquarters (auditorium), at the corner of 18th and N. Lincoln,
Oklahoma City at 9:00 a.m.
hidden gem lies tucked away in the far southeast corner of Oklahoma. Red Slough
Wildlife Management Area is rapidly becoming one of the more popular outdoor
destinations in the state.
"One of the most unique things about the
area is the incredible diversity of wildlife," said Mike Smith, Oklahoma
Department of Wildlife Conservation wildlife biologist at the Red Slough
Wildlife Management Area. "From alligators, to rare plants, to birds not found
anywhere else in the state, Red Slough has it all."
The numbers are certainly there to back up
Smith's testimony. Over 260 species of birds, 313 species of plants and 47
species of snakes and lizards call the Red Slough home. Add in white-tailed
deer, frogs, and hundreds of species of insects and it is easy to see that the
7,800-acre area is teaming with life.
The area is becoming a Mecca for bird
watchers anxious to check some of the numerous avian species at Red Slough off
of their life list. Among the many birds that nest or migrate through include
roseate spoonbills, black-necked stilts and fulvous whistling ducks.
Waterfowl hunters are also beginning to learn
about the potential opportunities on the nearly 5,000-acre wildlife management
area. Located on the edge of both the Central and Mississippi flyways, thousands
of ducks find refuge at Red Slough each winter.
"We nearly always have an excellent early
teal season," Smith said. "During the second half of the waterfowl season,
we often get some impressive numbers of ducks."
geese also often make a stop at Red Slough during the fall and spring
migrations. Waterfowl hunters have traveled from as far away as Minnesota,
California, Florida, and Illinois to hunt the wetland.
a partnership of federal, state and private agencies the Red Slough has become a
shining example of the merits of teamwork and cooperation.
"This is really a partnership that
works," said Smith. "We couldn't do this alone, but with the help of other
agencies this project has really come together."
An inter-agency team comprised of
the U.S. Forest Service, ODWC, the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
and Ducks Unlimited, share the responsibility for restoration, enhancement, and
day-to-day management of the Red Slough wetland. Once a working rice farm,
managers have transformed the wetland into a unique habitat for wintering,
migrating, and breeding bird species
According to Kevin Norton,
assistant director for state conservationist programs for the NRCS, the area has
become an increasingly important landmark for numerous species of waterfowl and
shorebirds since it was purchased by the U.S. Forest Service in 1997.
"The managers have done an
excellent job of increasing wetland habitat by working together and pooling
resources," Norton said. "It's fast becoming a premier birding and
waterfowl hunting destination in Oklahoma."
For up to date waterfowl reports, wetland status reports or waterfowl hunting regulations, log on to www.wildlifedepartment.com
To find out more about the
project, view a slide show or print off an area map, log on to www.wildlifedepartment.com and click on "Red Slough" link.
Directions to the Red Slough
wetland: from Idabel, travel U.S. Highway 259 south approximately 18 miles to
State Highway 87. Turn east on State Highway 87 and travel approximately 3
miles. Turn north onto Mudline Road (by the old Getty gas station sign) and
access the main area.
makes generous donation
National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently donated $22,400 to fund habitat
improvement projects spread throughout the state.
are excited about cooperating with the Wildlife Department on these projects,"
said Gary Purdy, regional director for the NWTF. "This donation would not be
possible without the hard work and generosity of volunteers from National Wild
Turkey Federation chapters all across Oklahoma."
Since inception in the early
1980's the NWTF has assisted in excess of 50 cooperative projects with the
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to improve wild turkey habitat.
Additionally, the NWTF has assisted the Department in several trap and
transplant efforts to restore turkey populations throughout the state.
diverse projects will help not only wild turkeys, but also a wide variety of
other wildlife species. Efforts include controlled burns to improve brood areas,
removal of invasive Eastern red cedars, regeneration of roosting trees and
establishment of walk-in turkey hunting areas. The following is a complete list
of projects that will be funded through the NWTF donation:
Three Rivers Wildlife Management
Area (McCurtain County): Signal Mountain walk-in turkey hunting area and
controlled burn to improve brood areas for Eastern Wild Turkey hens. $1,200
Spavinaw Wildlife Management Area
(Mayes County): Construction of fire breaks for controlled burning applications
to improve habitat for various wildlife species. $1,000
Kaw Wildlife Management Area (Kay
County): Creation of a walk-in turkey hunting area including materials and labor
for construction of two gates to be closed during the hunting season and the
crucial nesting period of the Rio Grande Wild Turkey. Vehicular traffic has been
found to be a deterrent to good reproduction and quality hunting. In addition,
providing for the construction of parking adjacent to the area. $3,500
Copan and Hulah wildlife
management areas (Washington County): Removal of invasive tree species such as
cedars, honey locust and Osage orange and establishment of vegetation in the
cleared areas. Creation of 44 acres of openings. $3,900
Southern Great Plains Riparian
Initiative: Includes all of western Oklahoma. This program is designed to
restore critical wildlife corridors along streams in western Oklahoma.
Cottonwood regeneration, control of cedars and providing artificial roosting
areas for wild turkeys. $5,000
Choctaw County: Construction of
fire breaks on Hugo Lake to allow for prescribed burns to improve general
habitat conditions including brood habitat for poults. This area is the site of
a highly successful recent relocation and restoration effort for the Eastern
Wild Turkey. $2,400
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
(Murray County): Removal of cedars encroaching on prime wild turkey openings on
300 total acres. $5,400
Deer gun season looks promising
Falling leaves and falling temperatures signal one thing to Oklahoma hunters, the much-anticipated deer gun season is right around the corner.
Running Nov. 23 through Dec. 1, the deer gun season is undoubtedly Oklahoma's most popular hunting event in terms of overall participation. Modern firearms hunters also enjoy the greatest success in terms of harvest. In 2001, for example, more than 160,000 gun hunters checked in more than 55,000 deer, about 55 percent of last year's total harvest. With good weather, hunters can again look forward to excellent opportunities to harvest a deer this fall, according to Mike Shaw, wildlife research supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
As always, pre-season scouting gives hunters a big advantage because it allows them to pattern deer movements and pinpoint areas of high activity. By spending a little extra time afield before the season starts, hunters can position themselves for an outstanding deer season. Keying on the right food source could make a big difference for hunters who spend some time doing a little legwork.
"It appears like we have had a good acorn crop in many areas of the state," Shaw said. "The availability of acorns, along with the presence of green browse, may result in the deer being more spread out and make them a little harder to pattern. It will be important for hunters to know what type of food items are available for deer, which ones they are using and how the deer are moving in the areas where they plan to hunt."
Shaw added that the overall condition of the deer is good due to a good growing season, although it is important that hunters continue to take advantage of antlerless hunting opportunities. In 2001, does accounted for 44 percent of the total deer harvest
"Hunters play a vital role in the management of the deer herd by taking does and keeping the buck to doe ratios in proportion, which ensure that the herd remains healthy," Shaw said.
Hunters have an opportunity to take an antlerless deer in all 77 counties during the regular gun season and a special antlerless deer gun season is open in late December across much of the state. For antlerless deer hunt zones and dates open to antlerless hunting, pick up a copy of the "2002-2003 Oklahoma Hunting Guide."
Oklahoma residents must have an annual hunting or combination license, lifetime hunting or lifetime combination license, senior citizen hunting or senior citizen combination license or proof of exemption. In addition, hunters must possess a deer gun (antlered or antlerless) license for each deer hunted, or proof of exemption. Resident hunters under 18 years of age may purchase either the youth deer gun license or the regular deer gun license.
All nonresident deer hunters must possess a nonresident deer gun (antlered, antlerless or combo) license for each deer hunted or proof of exemption. Holders of nonresident lifetime hunting and lifetime combination licenses are not exempt from purchasing deer licenses. Nonresident deer hunters are exempt from purchasing an annual nonresident hunting license.
Hunters may take a total of two deer, which may include no more than one antlered deer and one antlerless deer. Antlerless deer may only be harvested on specified days in certain zones. Harvest of antlerless mule deer is prohibited during deer gun season.
Upon successfully harvesting a deer, all license holders, including lifetime license holders, must immediately attach anything with their name and license number to the carcass. What the hunter attaches can be anything, as long as it contains the hunter's name and hunting license number and remains securely attached to the animal until it is checked at a hunter check station or with an authorized Wildlife Department employee.
Annual license holders, upon harvesting a deer, must complete the Record of Game section on the back of the universal license. The information must be recorded on the license form prior to moving or field dressing the animal. To do this they must tear out one of the notches on the license and print in ink the time, date, type of game and method of harvest on the notched line in the appropriate columns. Lifetime license holders are not required to complete the Record of Game section on the back of the universal license.
All successful hunters must check their deer at the nearest hunter check station. A county by county listing of hunter check stations is provided in this year's hunting guide.
Deer gun hunters should always remember to keep safety the first priority. All deer gun hunters must conspicuously wear both a head covering and an outer garment above the waistline, both totaling 500 square inches or more of clothing, both consisting of daylight fluorescent orange color totaling at least 400 square inches. Camo-fluorescent orange is legal, if the total orange meets or exceeds the required 400 square inches.
Persons hunting with archery or muzzleloader equipment during deer gun seasons must have a deer gun license and must comply with blaze orange requirements for deer gun season.
Hunting hours during deer gun season are one-half hour before official sunrise to one-half hour after official sunset.
For additional regulations, antlerless zones, check station locations, season dates and a wealth of other information be sure to pick up a copy of the "2002-2003 Oklahoma Hunting Guide" available at all license dealer locations or log on to the Department's Web site at wildlifedepartment.com.
Deer season is state's biggest single-day recreation attraction
It attracts more Oklahomans than the number of football fans attending sold out home games at Lewis Field, Owen Field, and Skelly stadium - combined! It draws more participants than the busiest day of the Oklahoma State Fair or the Tulsa State Fair. It may surprise many, but the state's largest single-day recreational attraction is arguably the opening day of Oklahoma's deer gun season. Hunting in Oklahoma is big business, all totaled spending from hunters pumps $573 million annually to the state's economy.
The gun deer opener, Saturday, Nov. 23 this year, will draw an estimated 200,000 hunters and their non-hunting companions. The nine-day season, which runs through Sunday, December 1, will see these thousands of orange-clad hunters heading into Oklahoma's forests and prairies in search of the state's number one game animal, the white-tailed deer.
Through deer hunting license statistics and license holder surveys, officials with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) say at least 160,000 people hunt deer during the modern firearms season. When combined with non-hunting relatives, who participate in camping and other deer season related activities, the total number of participants is estimated at well over 200,000.
"We know that virtually all of our deer gun hunters are out on opening day of the season, and a significant number of those hunters have non-hunting family members either with them in the field, or back at their campsite or RV," said Rich Fuller, information supervisor for the Department. "It's pretty remarkable when you consider how many people might be sitting in the stands of all our major college football stadiums on a fall Saturday, and then realize there are many more sportsmen out enjoying the deer woods on opening day."
Department officials say that per capita participation in the deer gun season is traditionally strongest in the southeast part of the state, however, the trend is changing. Due to the expansion of the state's white-tailed deer herd, the popularity of deer hunting is growing throughout the state.
Thanks in large part to ODWC sponsored hunter education programs, the number of hunting related accidents have declined by more than 70 percent in Oklahoma over the past 30 years. ODWC officials say mandatory hunter education courses have not only reduced accidents within Oklahoma, but also in every state and Canadian province with similar programs. Approximately 13,000 hunter education students are certified annually within Oklahoma.
"Virtually all the states and provinces now require some form of hunter education for first-time hunters," said Lance Meek, ODWC hunter education coordinator. Meek added that serious deer hunting accidents have become extremely rare.
"Certainly, even one hunting accident is one too many as far as we are concerned. And that's why we are always looking for new and improved ways of teaching our courses to give young hunters the knowledge and good habits to prevent accidents," Meek said.
In 1987, the ODWC's hunter education courses became required by state law. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1972, upon reaching 16 years of age must have completed a certified hunter education course in order to purchase a hunting license. Additionally, any hunters under the age of 16 (below the age required to purchase a hunting license) must complete a hunter education course if they use a firearm to hunt big game (deer, elk or antelope).
For more information about Oklahoma's deer season and the ODWC's Hunter Education Program, consult the "2002-2003 Oklahoma Hunting Guide," or log onto www.wildlifedepartment.com.
Wildlife calendar featured in magazine
A unique wildlife calendar is the centerpiece of the latest issue of "Outdoor Oklahoma," the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's official bi-monthly magazine.
Covering 26 pages in the November/December 2002 issue, the calendar not only showcases award-winning color photography of the state's most scenic landscapes and wildlife, but it also provides tips for landowners and sportsmen on how to improve fishing and hunting on their property. Each calendar month includes suggested habitat management practices, along with interesting fish and wildlife notes for that month. Among others, featured photographs include a strutting tom turkey, a sunrise on a waterfowl hunter's decoy spread, a pair of outstanding white-tailed bucks and scenic fall shots of a bull elk and archery hunting in the hills of southeast Oklahoma.
"We recognize the important role sound land management plays in promoting healthy fish and wildlife habitats," said Nels Rodefeld, "Outdoor Oklahoma" editor. "Hopefully, these calendars can be a tool to provide timely management information to those who might implement it on the landscape. Of course, anyone with an interest in the outdoors will enjoy the stunning photography."
Rodefeld added that the current issue is more than just a calendar. The magazine features information on how to get involved in the 2003 Winter Bird Survey. It also contains "Situation Sportsmen," an article that examines some of the ethical dilemmas that sportsmen can face in the while hunting or fishing.
The issue includes two popular magazine mainstays - Off the Beaten Path, which features a photo of a 180-pound world record alligator gar recently caught in the Red River and the Watchable Wildlife Profile. The November/December Watchable Wildlife Profile covers the ring-necked duck.
Individual copies of the November/December 2002 issue of "Outdoor Oklahoma" are available for $3 if picked up at any of the Wildlife Department's offices, or $4 by mail (mail to "Outdoor Oklahoma" magazine, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152). One-year subscriptions, which are only $10, are available by calling 1-800-777-0019, or you can order over the Internet by logging on to the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com
Check out deer check stations
Smart hunters plan for success, they make room in the freezer, they bring a friend along to help them haul their harvest out of the woods, and they also know the location of the closest deer check station.
As in the past, hunters taking a deer this fall must check the deer at the nearest hunter check station where it will be tagged with a carcass tag. Evidence of sex (head) must not be removed from the carcass until the carcass has been checked. Carcass tags must remain with the carcass through processing and/or storage at commercial processing or storage facilities. Remember check station hours vary by location.
A county by county listing of check stations can be found on page 28 of the "2002-2003 Oklahoma Hunting Guide." For the most up to date list, log on to the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com
Successful hunters, including lifetime license holders, also are reminded that they must attach their name and hunting license number to the deer immediately after harvesting it. Annual license holders also are required to complete the "Record of Game" section on the back of the Universal License Form.
Pheasant season outlook promising
Most guests overstay their welcome in just a few days, but at least one Oklahoma visitor is here to stay - and sportsmen couldn't be more happy. Ring-necked pheasants were introduced from Asia to Oklahoma in the 1920's and 1930's and have since found the state quite to their liking.
Pheasant season opens December 1 from north central Oklahoma all the way to the panhandle. For many, there is no better way to spend a day than to roam the rolling hills of northwest Oklahoma hunting the gaudy birds.
According to Mike Sams, upland bird biologist with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, populations of the colorful game birds appear to be in good shape going into the season.
"Overall, it looks like it will be a fair to average pheasant season. Due to timely rains the habitat is in pretty good shape," Sams reported. "The annual spring crow counts were down slightly over the last two years, but remained consistent with the long-term average."
Over 16,000 hunters harvested 73,233 cocks last season and surveys suggest this year's population level is similar to last year's.
According to Sams, not all regions of the state are equal when it comes to pheasant habitat.
"The Oklahoma panhandle has traditionally been a popular pheasant hunting destination, but with the drought conditions the area has experienced the past few years, the habitat conditions, and therefore the pheasant numbers, are not as good as they have been in past years," Sams said.
The season runs December 1 through January 31, 2003, and hunters should consult the "2002-2003 Oklahoma Hunting Guide for open zones. The daily bag limit for pheasants is two cocks, with a possession limit of four after the first day and six 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. Pheasant hunters should note that the legal shooting hours are sunrise to sunset.
Evidence of sex (head or one foot) must remain on the bird until it reaches its final destination.
Pheasant habitat 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 are fields dedicated to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), which are adjacent to the crop fields. Additionally, brushy edge areas adjacent to roads or the corners of cropfields that are irrigated via center-pivot sprinklers are likely places to find pheasants.
Safety is also extremely important. 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.
When the deer gun and the special antlerless deer seasons (in open zones) overlap with pheasant season, all pheasant hunters must wear a blaze orange cap or vest.
Before going afield, be sure to pick up a copy of the "2002-2003 Oklahoma Hunting Guide and Regulations," available at all hunting and fishing license dealers.
Trappers part of a long tradition
Some of the first non-Native Americans to ever set foot in Oklahoma were not cattlemen, business men, farmers or even Sooners. Rough and rugged individuals who made a living out of trapping and selling furs were among the first to explore the streams and woodlands of Oklahoma.
Today, trappers continue to carry on the tradition pursuing furbearers across the state. Oklahoma is blessed with a rich diversity of furbearers allowing hunters and trappers ample opportunities.
"Most furbearing species are plentiful, and bobcat continue to increase their populations across the state," said Russ Horton, central region senior biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "Hunters and trappers have an important role in helping manage Oklahoma's furbearer populations."
Oklahoma's statewide furbearer season runs Dec. 1 - Jan. 31 except for bobcat season, which runs Dec. 1 - Feb. 28. Furbearing animals include raccoon, mink, badger, muskrat, opossum, weasel, bobcat, beaver, striped skunks and gray foxes. Consult a copy of the "2002-2003 Oklahoma Hunting Guide" for specific details on bag limits and other regulations concerning each furbearing species.
According to Horton, trapping and hunting furbearers has several benefits.
"These methods are the most effective tool and in most cases the only tool we have to manage predator populations," Horton said. "From a management standpoint, harvesting furbearers benefits other wildlife such as ground nesting birds, especially wild turkeys. Bobcats prey on adult wild turkeys, and raccoons consume considerable numbers of wild turkey eggs."
Horton added that trapping is a great way to become more familiar with the areas you ordinarily hunt other game.
"Some of the best woodsmen around are trappers," Horton said. "Trappers learn to read sign and know not only where an animal has been, but where it is going to be. Trappers, more often than not, are the ones who really know what is going on in the woods."
Last, but not least there is money to be made from furbearers.
"The average price for a bobcat pelt was around $65 last year and it looks like the fur prices overall may be little higher this year as compared to previous years," Horton said.
For a list of fur dealers in Oklahoma log onto the Department's web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com
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 pursue furbearers with dogs but do not harvest them.
A trapping license is required for all persons who trap. Cost is $6 for residents and $345 for nonresidents. Only resident landowners or tenants or their children who trap on land they own or lease (not including hunting leases) are exempt from purchasing trapping licenses.
Hunters and trappers are also reminded that all bobcats must be tagged with bobcat carcass tag, available at selected check stations statewide. For a list of bobcat check stations, log on to the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com or contact the Wildlife Division at (405) 521-2739.
Canton crappie fishing heats up when waters cool down
It's not time to put away the fishing rod and tackle box just yet, there is still plenty of fishing action to be found across Oklahoma.
One of the best places to try your luck is Canton Lake in northwest Oklahoma. The lake has long been known as a great walleye fishing hotspot and this summer the reservoir produced the state record channel catfish (Barry Bond caught the 34-pound 11-ounce fish), but there is more to the lake than teethy walleye and monster catfish. According to Donnie Jinkens, Canton is a great spot for winter-time crappie fishing.
According to Jinkens, Canton supports a good population of crappie, particularly around the dam and brushy cover in the lower part of the lake. Crappie are a favorite winter fish all across Oklahoma. They form loose schools and often when you find a fish, others are often close by. Crappie can be caught year-round and its sweet meat makes exquisite table fare.
"One of the best crappie lures available is the tube jig," Jinkens said. "Color can be a matter of personal preference, but I think the most productive colors are black, red or chartreuse."
Donnie and son Mark are the feature of an upcoming episode of "Outdoor Oklahoma" on OETA-The Oklahoma Network Sunday, December 2 at 8:00 a.m.
The show also features crappie fishing tips, wildlife management techniques on Canton Wildlife Management Area and information about black-capped vireo restoration efforts in northwest Oklahoma.
"Outdoor Oklahoma" features such topics as fishing, hunting; and fisheries, game and non-game wildlife management. The 30-minute program can be seen on OETA-The Oklahoma Network Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. Outdoor Oklahoma can also be seen on the following television stations: KSBI Network (greater OKC metro area), Mondays-5:00 p.m., Thursdays-10: 30 p.m., Saturdays-1:30 p.m., KTEN (south-central and southeastern Oklahoma) Sundays-5 a.m., KWEM (Stillwater), Wednesdays-8:00 p.m., Fridays-7:00 p.m. and Sundays-8:00 p.m.
For a complete listing of show times and channels in your viewing area, consult the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com or your local TV guide.
Quail season off to a good start
There are not too many things more exciting in the sporting world than a covey of quail exploding right before you in all different directions. If hunters' early reports are any indication, those covey flushes could be a lot more common occurrence this winter.
"Initial field reports are encouraging," said Mike Sams, upland bird biologist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "It seems like people not only are seeing more coveys, but bigger coveys as well."
As always, it still takes some persistence, but hunters are reporting that quail populations have really rebounded, Sams added.
"In some areas where good habitat is nearby, some hunters have reported seeing quail in areas they thought were gone for good after last season," Sams said.
Sams said there are two major reasons why quail populations have seen such an increase.
"There are many small factors that play a role in the annual cycle of quail populations, but the overwhelming reasons why quail numbers rise and fall from year to year are the weather and habitat conditions," Sams said.
For most quail hunters the ideal weather conditions are a cool, damp, mid-winter day, with a slight breeze to carry the scent of quail to their dog's nose. But perhaps quail enthusiasts should be wishing for quite different weather - more along the lines of a wet and mild summer day.
Most of Oklahoma got plenty of those balmy, rainy days this spring and summer which appears to have improved conditions across the state. The months of 2001 came and went bringing little precipitation, leaving little cover and food for bobwhites.
"Quail populations were certainly down last year and we heard all sorts of ideas to help bring the numbers back up, including cutting the seasons, stocking birds and predator control," said Sams. "But when it comes right down to it, weather, and habitat conditions, are the driving force of the annual rise and fall of quail populations."
Just like a Hollywood ending, the rains came in 2002 and hardy gamebirds took full advantage. During the annual October roadside surveys some regions of Oklahoma recorded fall populations in excess of the previous 12-year average.
"Besides the improved weather creating better habitat, nothing has really changed over the past 12 months, not predator numbers, farming practices, or even our management efforts. This shows what a powerful influence weather patterns have on quail populations," Sams said.
According to Sams, the quail turn around is due to rains coming at the right time and a mild summer that provided favorable conditions for bobwhite quail production.
"Timely rains are critical for good habitat conditions, but temperatures are also an important part of the equation," Sams said. "Relatively mild early summer temperatures can extend the breeding season and the milder summers are also less stressful for both young and old birds."
Sams said it is important that hunters, landowners and biologists continue to look at quail populations from a long-term perspective.
"Of course, we can't just sit back and wait for the rains every year. It is important that we continue to create and conserve quality habitat, so that it will be there for the birds when the weather does cooperate," Sams said. "A large scale landscape approach to habitat restoration is the best thing that we can do to improve quail populations over the long term."
Running Nov. 9 through 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 wild 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.
For more information about quail hunting in Oklahoma log on to the Department's Web site at wildlifedepartment.com or pick up a copy of the "2002-2003 Oklahoma Hunting Guide."
Christmas Gifts for the Outdoor Enthusiast
You could get Dad another tie or Mom another pair of slippers for Christmas, but why not get them something they could really use this holiday season.
If you're struggling to find that perfect gift or stocking stuffer for the outdoor enthusiast in your family, check out the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Outdoor Store at www.wildlifedepartment.com.
"The Department's Outdoor Store has something for just about everybody," said Nels Rodefeld, information and education assistant chief for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "Whether your friends or family enjoy hunting, fishing or bird watching, there are great presents for the outdoor enthusiast. Don't forget appreciation gifts for landowners when you are making your Christmas list."
Rodefeld said that one of five Wildlife Conservation vehicle license plates will be appreciated by any outdoor enthusiasts. Choose from white-tailed deer, scissor-tailed flycatcher, largemouth bass, bobwhite quail or the new turkey plate available in January. The plates cost just $25 above your regular annual registration fee, and the best part is that $20 of this cost is earmarked for Oklahoma's Wildlife Diversity Program. Applications for the unique tags can be picked up at any local tag agents and the plates can be customized for no extra charge.
For the gift that keeps on giving, consider a subscription to the Department's official bi-monthly magazine, "Outdoor Oklahoma." Six issues packed with stunning photography and informative articles will be delivered right to your loved ones door for only $10 a year. Subscriptions are available by calling 1-800-777-0019, or you can order over the Internet by logging on to the Department's Outdoor Store.
For the do-it-yourselfer, pick up a bat house kit. Not only is the easy to assemble wooden bat house a fun project, but a single bat may also consume 2,000 insects per night! The new design is based on latest information about bats, making this house one of the best on the market.
Whether someone in your family is an avid birdwatcher or they just enjoy seeing birds at the backyard feeder, the 20-page "Attracting Birds" booklet is a great gift. Packed with information, this guide details types of feeders, seeds, winter foods, watering and more.
The "Bobwhite Quail in Oklahoma" handbook is for quail enthusiasts of all kinds - hunters, landowners and do-it-yourself game managers. This 40-page, full-color booklet contains tips for habitat improvements and everything you should know about the natural history of Oklahoma's most popular upland game bird.
Fishing publications, posters, caps, t-shirts and bird houses are just a few of the other items found at the Outdoor Store. Pictures and a detailed description of each item are included on the Internet, or go check out the items for yourself at the Department's Oklahoma City and Tulsa offices.
A simple mouse click will download an order form. Simply fill it out and mail it in and your shopping is complete.
Waterfowlers plan ahead for boating safety
Only a duck hunter would see a cold, cloudy forecast and be anxious for the next boat ride. Waterfowlers know that nasty weather often translates to good hunting.
"Duck hunters are a dedicated group. But it is important they don't let their love for the sport cloud their common sense when it comes to boating safety," said Lance Meek, hunter education coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Hunters often launch their boats in the pre-dawn darkness in cold, windy, even icy conditions. Cold air/wind chill, wind, water, precipitation, and fatigue mean hunters have to take extra steps to ensure a safe outing. Waterfowling gear, such as waders and bulky clothing, can hinder swimming and buoyancy making any capsizing a serious situation.
"Of course the most important thing is to always wear a life jacket (also called a personal flotation device) and make sure everyone on board is wearing one as well, it is just the smart thing to do," Meek said.
Meek said it is important that hunters are aware of hypothermia - the dangerous combination of cold weather, wet clothes and dropping body temperatures. When someone falls into cool or cold water, their core temperature begins to drop within minutes. Cold water robs the body of heat 25-30 times faster than air.
The best cure for hypothermia is prevention, Meek said. Be extra careful when boating in winter. Don't take chances when an accidental soaking could leave you more than a few minutes from help. To avoid a soaking, never overload your boat. Also, don't head out in bad weather, and start for home at the first sign of a change for the worse in weather conditions.
Clothing is your first line of defense against hypothermia. Choose garments that retain their insulating properties even when wet. Wool and synthetic insulating materials are good choices. Cotton and down feel great when they are dry, but are virtually useless when soaked.
It is important to know the symptoms of hypothermia. The first is uncontrollable shivering. Begin treating for hypothermia immediately when you see this warning sign. Delaying could prove fatal.
Get the victim to a heated shelter and into dry clothing. If no dry clothes are available, leave the wet ones on. Even soaked clothing has some insulating value. Warm drinks are one of the best treatments for hypothermia. If food is available, have the victim eat to replenish lost energy.
According to Meek, following a few simple steps can make for a safe outing every time out: make sure weather conditions are safe before setting out and take a battery operated radio to keep updated on the conditions; do not overload your watercraft with people, gear, and dogs; proceed slowly and keep an eye out for logs and other structure; take along a cell phone or radio in case you need to call for help and always tell someone else about where you are going and when you plan to be back.
For more information about staying safe while on the water log on to the U.S. Coast Guard's Web site at uscgboating.org and for Oklahoma's boating laws consult the "boating information link under "Fishing on the Wildlife Department's Web site at wildlifedepartment.com


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ST. ALBANS — When the U.S. House of Representatives adjourned on Sept. 28 without passing a new Farm Bill, it not only left dairy farmers without a safety net, it raised the specter of chaos in agricultural markets.
In effect, Congress's failure to act could trigger a so-called permanent law that, it is estimated, could raise the parity price of milk to the $40 per hundredweight (cwt.) range.
ADDISON COUNTY — Leonard Barrett can remember when he moved to his East Street farm in Bridport in 1970 with his parents and his brother. There were eight dairy farms on the street.
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Across the nation, a confluence of factors is putting family-owned dairies — long the backbone of many rural American towns — out of business.
VERGENNES — When Lake Champlain Maritime Museum (LCMM) officials were planning this year's four-month trip through New York, Canada and Vermont for the museum's replica canal schooner, the Lois McClure, there was little debate about the final stop.
The journey through canals, rivers and Lake Ontario, which ends this coming Friday, has recognized the region's pivotal role in the War of 1812 between Great Britain and the United States, which had recently won its freedom from the crown — and the 200 years of peace that followed.
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MIDDLEBURY — Her family and friends in her native Thailand call her by her given name, Chavaran Sriyan.
But to her colleagues and students at the Bridge School in Middlebury, she is simply known as "Angie."
MIDDLEBURY — Sarah Kramer, the Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning journalist behind The New York Times series "1 in 8 million" and "Coming Out," will return to her alma mater, Middlebury College, this Thursday to share insights and experiences gleaned from her 15 years as a multimedia journalist.
Her talk, "Personal Narrative in the Digital Age," will be the first in this year's Meet the Press lecture series, and begin at 4:30 p.m. in Bicentennial Hall 220 on the Middlebury campus.
MONKTON — In the woods of the Willowell Foundation land in Monkton, artist Marela Zacarías is leading the local community in turning 1,024 square feet of reconstructed silo into a permanent sculptural mural installation. Zacarías's project, called "Azimuth," is part of a series of artist residencies at Willowell that interpret both pre-Columbian design motifs and Vermont's natural environment. According to Zacarías, "Azimuth" "is meant to work as a meditation on transformation and an offering to nature."
MIDDLEBURY — The 2012 Middlebury Arts Walk season winds down with the last event taking place on Friday, Oct. 12. This month will feature nearly 35 venues with a diverse variety of art from painters, photographers, potters and a calligraphist. Several venues are featuring artwork in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's visit to Middlebury.
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A year later, the two met again after they happened to join the same study abroad program in Hangzhou, China. The rest was history.
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Impressive waterfalls, limestone ravines, glacier lakes and the oldest and highest peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Jasper National Park features unparalleled beauty. You will find this magnificent natural scenery just 370 kilometres away from Edmonton.
Founded in 1907, Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Rockies. The park boasts more than 10,000 kilometres of pristine wilderness. Jasper lies in the centre of the park; this laid-back mountain village with a relaxed vibe is packed with restaurants, shops and lodges. Travel along the spectacular Icefields Parkway to access Banff, another breathtaking national park.
The Icefields Parkway runs right through Jasper to Lake Louise in Banff National Park. The road is only 232 kilometres long, but you may want to reserve a whole day and stop at the many spectacular viewpoints. The route offers numerous attractions. Along the way you will encounter more than 100 glaciers, including the famous Athabasca Glacier. This glacier is part of the Columbia Icefield, which includes 8 glaciers.
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Jasper National Park is home to hundreds of animal species, including moose, coyotes and mountain goats. But most visitors are especially on the lookout for bears. You will find both black bears and grizzly bears in Jasper. The best time to spot wildlife is early in the morning or right around dusk. Maligne Lake Road is a great wildlife viewing area. We also recommend this road for the spectacular scenery around Maligne Lake with its stunning blue water surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks.


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John Gabriel, a former N.B.A. executive of the year with the Orlando Magic, has joined the Knicks' revamped front office and will assume a major role in rebuilding the roster after seven straight losing seasons.
Donnie Walsh, the team president, appointed Gabriel as the director of pro scouting and free agency, a newly created position. Gabriel's primary duty will be evaluating current N.B.A. players, with an eye toward future trades and free-agent signings.
Gabriel is well versed in the art of rebuilding. He was the Magic's general manager from 1996 to 2004, a period in which the franchise lost Shaquille O'Neal to free agency and traded Penny Hardaway, but restocked by obtaining Grant Hill and Tracy McGrady.
Gabriel was named executive of the year in 1999-2000 after orchestrating 37 transactions that netted nine first-round draft picks and created the salary-cap space to sign Hill and McGrady.
After being fired in March 2004, Gabriel joined the front office of the Portland Trail Blazers, who have undergone a transformation that the Knicks surely hope to emulate. Once saddled with a bloated payroll and a roster of bad actors, the Blazers are now one of the most promising young teams in the league.Continue reading the main story
Also joining the Knicks' front office is Misho Ostarcevic, who will be the director of player personnel. Ostarcevic was Walsh's international scout with the Pacers.
Gabriel and Ostarcevic were hired earlier this month, although the team did not announce the moves. Walsh was not available for comment Wednesday.
Gabriel, reached by phone at his home in Winter Park, Fla., called the opportunity to work for Walsh and the Knicks an honor.
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Genetically Engineered Mouse Provides Researchers with Tool to Study Many Aspects of Human Disease Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T)
Genetically Engineered Mouse Provides Researchers with Tool to Study Many Aspects of Human Disease Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T)
July 11, 1996
BETHESDA, Md. - What's so good about finding a disease gene? For starters, it gives scientists information about what the altered gene looks like - how its DNA structure is different from the normally functioning version. But to completely understand how an altered, or mutated, gene causes disease, scientists must learn what instructions the gene carries and what those instructions tell a cell, or trillions of them, to do. For the complex, childhood neurologic disorder ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T), a mutation in a single gene causes health problems not just in one organ but throughout the body. Furthermore, evidence suggests that otherwise healthy "carriers" of the A-T gene, who may make up 1 percent of the general population, may be at higher-than-average risk for a wide range of cancers. A major stumbling block to understanding A-T has been figuring out how one gene can influence such a wide range of biological functions literally from head to toe.
Now, an article in the July 12 issue of the journal Cell gives scientists a leg up in understanding the baffling complexities of A-T. Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute(NHGRI) and their collaborators report the development of a laboratory mouse with virtually all the characteristics of people with A-T, including neurologic problems, cancers of the immune system, slow growth, radiation sensitivity, and abnormal development of sperm and eggs. Although scientists have gleaned clues about the function of the human A-T gene from similar genes in single-celled yeast, the new mouse model gives them the first opportunity to study the disease in a controlled way in multi-celled animals other than humans.
"For a disease such as A-T, which affects multiple organ systems, having a mutant mouse allows us to study the role of this gene in any mammalian tissue, such as the brain, immune system and gonads," NHGRI's Carrolee Barlow, M.D., Ph.D, first author of the paper said. "Since the mice have so many problems, they may also provide an important model for studying other human diseases such as neurodegenerative disease, cancer and infertility," Barlow explained.
The development of a mouse model so quickly after the discovery of the human A-T gene only a year ago also highlights how rapidly genetics research is moving to translate gene discoveries into knowledge about how genes work and how changes in them cause disease. "For families with A-T children, the making of an animal model for this brutal disease is wonderful news," said Brad Margus, president of the A-T Children's Project and also the father of two young boys who have A-T. "We're gratified that these mice are showing so many of the symptoms that are seen in children with the disease," Margus continued.
A-T affects between 1 in 40,000 and 1 in 100,000 individuals worldwide. Some 500 children in the United States have A-T, although many more are probably undiagnosed. The first sign of the disease, a neurological symptom called ataxia, stems from loss of cells in the brain. Toddlers with A-T first exhibit an unsteady gait, slurred speech, and eventually become unable to walk and control eye movements. They are also strikingly predisposed to leukemia and lymphoma and are profoundly sensitive to radiation exposure. Most children with A-T develop characteristic telangiectases - dilated blood vessels on the surfaces of their eyes and facial skin, and many A-T patients have weakened immune systems, leading to recurrent respiratory infections. People with A-T usually die in their teens or early 20s.
In part because the symptoms of A-T are so diverse, scientists thought for over a decade that several genes caused the disease. But discovery last year of the human A-T gene, called ATM, by a team led by Yossi Shiloh at Tel Aviv University indicated alterations in a single gene are responsible for A-T's range of health problems.
Studies since then have shown that the normal ATM gene encodes a protein that appears to play a role in transferring signals that control the rate of cell division. The ATM protein also helps ensure that any damaged DNA is caught and repaired before cells divide, so the harm is not passed on to a cell's descendants.
In the new report, researchers focused on a gene called "Atm" on the mouse's 9th chromosome, which matches the human ATM gene located on human chromosome 11. They engineered a piece of DNA to contain a "knockout" mutation of Atm and inserted that DNA into mouse embryo cells grown in a laboratory dish.
In a few of the cells, the engineered, mutated DNA replaced the matching, normal DNA already in the cells, and by that method, the engineered mutations became part of the cells' genetic make-up.
The altered cells were then introduced into very early mouse embryos, which developed into mouse pups. When these altered mice grew, they were bred to produce offspring with a genetic profile similar to that of children with A-T. That is, the offspring carried two copies of the mutant A-T gene in their DNA.
The scientists performed several tests on the A-T mouse pups, to determine if they developed the same problems as do children with A-T. Sure enough, the young mice were smaller than normal, had movement problems, infertility, immune system deficiencies, a high likelihood of cancer and were extremely sensitive to radiation.
While most of the knowledge the "Atm" mouse model provides will be applied to understanding A-T in the 500 or so children who have the disease, still to come are studies that shed light on the health risks of an estimated 1 percent of the general population - about 2.5 million people in the United States - who carry only one copy of the ATM gene and do not have the disease. Some studies have suggested that such healthy "carriers" develop cancer about four times more frequently than do non-carriers and may be more sensitive than usual to radiation. Women carriers of a single ATM mutated gene may be at five times greater risk for breast cancer than are female non-carriers. The "Atm" mutant mice are currently being used to investigate the cancer risk in mice with one copy of the abnormal "Atm" gene.
For other disorders, when researchers have attempted to make mouse models of human genetic diseases, the mouse often has different findings than human patients. "We are tremendously excited about having a mouse that so closely mimics human A-T characteristics. These mice will allow us to study the important role that this gene plays in the normal functioning of a variety of cell types, such as neurons, the immune system and the reproductive cells," explained NHGRI senior investigator, Anthony Wynshaw-Boris, M.D., Ph.D. "But most importantly, we now have an animal in which to test potential therapies, which would be impossible in human A-T patients. We are hopeful that such therapies will ultimately help patients with this devastating disease," Wynshaw-Boris concluded.
"Atm-deficient mice: A paradigm of ataxia-telangiectasia." Cell, July, 1996. Carrolee Barlow, Shinji Hirotsune, Marek Liyanage, Michael Eckhaus, Francis Collins, Thomas Ried, Danilo Tagle, and Anthony Wynshaw-Boris at the National Human Genome Research Institute; Richard Paylor and Jacqueline Crawley at the National Institute of Mental Health: and Yossi Shiloh, at Tel Aviv University in Israel.
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- Sorting Columns and Rows by Corresponding Summary Values. End-users can now easily sort row or column values by corresponding cell values.
This new control is available as part of DXperience v2010 vol 1.
In a related announcement, DevExpress.com also announced an update to its Silverlight Rich Text Editor (RTF) Control, which is shipped as part of the company's DXperience control suite. The DevExpress Rich Edit Control allows software developers to incorporate Microsoft Word-like WYSIWYG word processing functionality into Silverlight-based applications.
New features in this release of the DevExpress Silverlight RTF Control include:
- Table Support
- Rich Text Header and Footer Support. DevExpress Rich Text Editor controls fully support Header and Footer section editing. You can provide common headers and footers for all pages within a document or you can specify different content for odd/even pages and change the first page's header and footer individually.
- Regular Expressions for RTF Find and Replace Operations. The DevExpress Rich Text Editor control allows you to use Regular Expressions when searching for text. This feature is similar to Word's Use Wildcards search option.
- Native Silverlight Printing Support. The DevExpress Rich Text Editor control now takes full advantage of the Printing features introduced in Silverlight 4.
- Miscellaneous Enhancements. let you copy/paste formatted text from the DevExpress Rich Editor to a standard Silverlight control, and vice versa, and the Context menu is now invoked with a right-click, as opposed to the CTRL+Click combination used in previous versions.
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Facebook: Social Networks Don't Give People Syphilis. People Give People Syphilis.
That nasty case of syphilis you came down with last week? Don't blame Facebook. The social network is dismissing recent reports that it has played a role in increasing the rate of the sexually transmitted disease. Facebook dismissed the charge as "ridiculous," stating that it "is no more responsible for STD transmission than newspapers are responsible for bad vision."
The report arose out of Teesside in North East England, where public health employees claimed to have discovered a link, particularly among young woman. The site has served as a "new way to meet multiple partners for casual sexual encounters," according to The Telegraph.
Facebook called the report "exaggerated," adding that it "ignore[s] the difference between correlation and causation."


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Rio Athletes Are Being Told To Use Condoms Or Go Without
Australians returning from the Rio Olympics are reminded to practise safe sex to prevent the potential spread of the Zika virus.
Federal Health Minister Sussan Ley says while Zika is usually spread by mosquitoes, there is a low risk of person-to-person transmission through sexual activity.
She encourages Australians returning from Brazil to be "conscious and cautious" about their potential exposure to the virus.
"If you've recently visited Rio for the Olympics, chances are you could have been bitten by a mosquito," Ms Ley said.
"This is no cause for alarm, but there are some simple tips the Australian government has developed to help identify symptoms of the virus and minimise its transmission."
Most cases of Zika display mild flu-like symptoms or nothing at all.
Those returning from Brazil are advised to use condoms or avoid unprotected sex for at least eight weeks - this should be extended to six months if diagnosed with Zika.
Exposure to Zika virus infection during pregnancy may cause severe birth defects including microcephaly.
Women who are pregnant or realise they are pregnant after returning from Brazil should see their doctor for advice.
Women who are pregnant and whose partner has returned from Brazil are advised to avoid unprotected sex for the duration of their pregnancy.
There have been 44 confirmed cases of Zika virus in Australia this year, all acquired overseas.
Measures are in place at first points of entry across Australia to minimise the risk of importation of the mosquitoes that can transmit Zika virus, including pest control of all aircraft arriving in Australia.
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Read the Copyright Law of the United States and find information about the law including what types of works are, and are not, covered by copyright law:
- Copyright Law of the United States (United States Code, Title 17)
- United States Copyright Office
- Copyright Crash Course (University of Texas Libraries)
- Copyright legislation (United States Copyright Office)
Who owns copyright and for how long?
The creator is the initial copyright holder. If two or more people jointly create a work, they are joint copyright holders, with equal rights. With some exceptions (especially in academe), work created as a part of a person's employment is a "work made for hire" and copyright belongs to the employer. Copyright can be transferred in whole or in part
Copyright exists from the moment of creation, as soon as a work is fixed in a tangible medium of expression; registration is not required. For individually created works, copyright lasts the life of the author plus 70 years. For jointly created works, copyright lasts 70 years after the death of the last living creator. For works made for hire or anonymous works, copyright lasts 95 years from publication or 120 years from creation, whichever expires first. This means that for that duration of time after the creation of a work, anyone who wants to use the material in any way, (except for special and limited provisions made in Section 107 which covers Fair Use, see below) needs to receive permission from the copyright holder to remain in compliance with copyright law.
These tools can help to determine whether a work is protected under copyright law:
- Digital Copyright Slider (American Library Association Office for Information Technology Policy)
- Copyright Term and the Public Domain in the United States (Cornell University)
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Fair use is a provision laid out in Section 107 of the Copyright Law that allows limited use of copyright-protected works without permission. Fair use generally covers uses such as commentary, criticism, news reporting, and limited use in teaching and scholarship. Fair use is assessed using four factors:
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- the effect of the use on the potential market of the work
For help with determining a fair use assessment , here are a guide, a checklist, and more information:
- Copyright & Fair Use (Stanford University)
- Fair Use Checklist (Columbia University)
- Fair Use Evaluator (American Library Association Office for Information Technology Policy)
Using copyrighted works
This isn't to suggest that copyrighted works can't be used. To do so would cause the "Progress of Science and useful Arts" to cease. But it is meant to protect the work of copyright holders, "by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries." Therefore, those who want to use copyrighted works need to seek permission. For explanations of the limits of the law, and how to work within its confines, especially as it pertains to academe, see:
- Can I Use Someone Else's Work? Can Someone Else Use Mine? (US Copyright Office)
- Reproduction of Copyrighted Works by Educators and Librarians (US Copyright Office)
- Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization (TEACH) Act of 2002 (see pg. 116 STAT. 1910) – Law regarding digital transmission of copyrighted materials
- TEACH Act Information (University of North Carolina)
- TEACH Act Toolkit (Louisiana State University)
- TEACH Act Checklist (University of Texas)
- The TEACH Act and some FAQs (American Library Association)
- Sample requests for permission (University of Texas Libraries)
For more Wake Forest University copyright information
Or contact:
- Molly Keener, ZSR Director of Digital Initiatives & Scholarly Communication, (336) 758-5829.
- Ellen Makaravage, ZSR Electronic Course Reserves, (336) 758-4931.


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The man with one of the most impressive houses in the gaming industry now has a title to match, as Microsoft officially makes Don Mattrick the president of its Interactive Entertainment Business.
It's not really that big of a change, moving from senior vice president to president of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business, at least not for Don Mattrick. Prior to today's promotion, Mattrick was already in charge of everything Xbox360, Xbox Live, Kinect, Zune, and Mediaroom related. Following the departure of Microsoft's president of Entertainment and Devices Robbie Bach earlier this year Mattrick also became responsible for PC and mobile interactive entertainment. Basically if is fun and Microsoft does it, Mattrick is your guy. Now he's just really your guy.
Don Mattrick is more than just an executive. He's the designer of the original Test Drive as well. Mattrick served as president of Electronic Arts Worldwide in 2005, joining Microsoft first as an external advisor and then as the senior vice president of the Interactive Entertainment Business in 2007.
In case you missed it, he lives here:
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|Winnebago County Sheriff's OfficeNews Media Release
|News Release Number 2008-028
|Information: Closing of Rock River In Winnebago County
|Date: 06/13/08
|Time: 1200 Hrs.
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Narrative: Sheriff Richard A. Meyers is announcing that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has approved the closing of the entire Rock River within Winnebago County, due to the high water and hazardous river conditions. These conditions increase the likelihood of problems for boaters, or other recreational users of the river, which results in exposing first responders to dangerous conditions should a rescue situation develop. Residents of the area are reminded that as the water rises to record levels, flooding may continue to occur in areas previously not affected. Any additional rainfall will greatly impact the water levels, as the ground is saturated, and any significant amounts of rain over the next several days will add runoff to the water levels. Sand and equipment needed for sandbags is available at the former Logli's Supermarket–8010 N. 2nd St.– Machesney Park. Due to the flooding that is occurring, the Sheriff=s Department Emergency Operation Center (E.O.C.) is open, as it has been since the threat for flooding began to develop. Citizens are urged to call the E.O.C. at 815-319-6215 with any issues concerning the flooding or other river related problems. The same weather and river conditions are causing similar flooding issues to the north, in Rock County (WI) and to the south, in Ogle County.
The American Red Cross has an emergency shelter set up at the Harlem High School, 1 Husky Circle, in Machesney Park. Those needing to utilize the shelter are asked to bring pillows, blankets, and any personal items, and enter the school through door #7. The shelter will be staffed 24 hours a day. For further information, please contact the Red Cross at 815-963-8471.
Additionally, Winnebago County Animal Services will assist those who are affected by the flood with pets during this emergency. Residents should take their pets to Harlem North, where they will contact Animal Control for assistance, or they may call their office direct to assist with arrangements at 815-319-4100. For residents needing a place to park vehicles away from the flood areas, they may use the west parking lot of the Machesney Park Mall. Vehicles should be parked near the former Kohl's Department Store. For current river conditions, and any further updates, contact the Sheriff=s Office at (815) 319-6300, or the Rock River information telephone line at (815) 316-8888. You may also visit the Sheriff=s Department=s website at www.winnebagosheriff.com


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City Scholarship Committee[Record group 60-13-4]
Agency Function
- The purpose of the City Scholarship program has been to assist high school students who are qualified to go on to college but find it difficult or impossible to do so without financial assistance.
- Agency History
- In the final report of the Committee on Higher Educational Opportunities, one of the recommendations was the establishment of "an expanded program of assistance for qualified by financially handicapped high school graduates" which would include an annual allocation by the City for a number of new scholarships each year. On 15 May 1959, Mayor Richardson Dilworth, with the approval of the President of City Council, James H. J. Tate, appointed seven members to serve as the Philadelphia City Scholarship Committee. The Committee held its first meeting on 28 May 1959.
The Philadelphia Commission on Higher Education (R.S. 60.14.3) was instrumental in setting forth the principles for eligibility and the criteria for selection of candidates for awards. Awards from the program have been made primarily on the basis of family income and financial need.
- Archival Records
- 60-13-4.1 Scholarship Applications; City Scholarship Program Files (1959/1960-1971/1972)
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Ben Harper has reformed his old crew The Innocent Criminals. He tells Steve Bell that nothing stops your family being your family…
In the intervening years, Harper has worked with an enviable array of musicians – including subsequent supporting cast Relentless 7, Charlie Musselwhite and even his mother Ellen (with whom he released the album Childhood Home this year) – but is there a special bond with The Innocent Criminals?
"Yeah, there is," he chuckles. "It's a collective consciousness and its own instrument in the sense of familiarity and family. But then again playing with Charlie and Relentless 7 is also an instrument, and Fistful Of Mercy and my Mum – the different incarnations all have their uniqueness as far as what I get from them and what I bring to them. But twenty years is a long time – it makes us family. That's a good amount of time for a tree to grow. Getting back with The Innocent Criminals is like coming home, for sure."
Excitingly they're already working on new tunes, and Harper attests that it's a different feeling having the old gang with him onstage.
"You do feel the difference – there's an energetic difference in playing with different people because you're trying to unify and feed off one another," he reflects. "You're trying to become one with the sound and the players on the stage with you. With The Innocent Criminals there's a lot of laughter and a lot of dialogue and a lot of history, and the camaraderie there is like a twenty-year brotherhood. And I've never been more confident that you're going to be hearing the twenty-year brotherhood of The Innocent Criminals in this next record. And that will speak volumes beyond how I can explain it."
"We've done two sessions – two week-long sessions – so far," Harper enthuses. "I've never stopped writing for The Innocent Criminals, so everything that you've heard that I've released – whether it be with my mum on Childhood Home or the Fistful Of Mercy guys or with Charlie [Musselwhite] or the Relentless 7 – all of those songs were earmarked for those different bands, and the songs that were mainly for The Innocent Criminals I knew when they were being written, or in the process of being written, that I was going to set those aside for The Innocent Criminals so you can imagine from over six years that there's a lot to pull from. But I'm not overwhelming these sessions, and I'm letting those guys bring songs to the table as well. I told them years ago, 'When we do reconvene please have material ready', because I need to be inspired as a songwriter just like I'm trying to enlighten and inspire those guys with my songwriting. I made a point of – not insisting because that's overstating the point – but craving them bringing me material, and they've all done it and the material is blowing me away. I've been slanting in that way, as far as creative collaboration goes as a producer and a writer, for some time now to be able to bring that to The Innocent Criminals. It's growth for us for the band."
"It's rooted in records past like Fight for Your Mind (1995) and The Will To Live (1997)," he explains, "but it's also I think pushing forward into new territories that I think will bring out something that people didn't expect in us but which had been waiting for us to reach – that would be the best of both worlds for me. Breaking new ground and also sort of having it steeped and rooted in our past creative process.
"If I could get it out next year, I'd be shocked; it's probably going to come out early 2016, I'm thinking. Instead of going in and doing a marathon three-month session and having a deadline to hand the album in, at the moment I have no deadline and I want to take full advantage of that. I'm going to try recording in a way that I've never done before, which is go a straight week – block out a week – burn a little midnight oil and work hard for a week and then pull back. This way I'm going to get a heightened perspective on my own creative output, because one of the toughest things to do is really realise what you're doing – it's hard to critique what you're doing while you're doing it. It's almost an unfair prospect in any art form. So the first week we've got three songs, the second week we've got a good part of five songs – which is almost a song a day over seven days – and I'm probably going to do close to a dozen week-long sessions and pull the material from that."
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