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Lower Illinois River offers fine summer fishing
Summer is just getting into full swing across the state and there is no better way to beat the heat than to go trout fishing. Visitors to the lower Illinois River can find cool running water and fast fishing action.
Both rainbow and brown trout can be caught at the lower Illinois, which is one of only two year-round trout areas within the state. Water, drawn from the depths of Lake Tenkiller, flows into the lower Illinois River, keeping it at a fairly constant temperature range in the 50s and 60s. This cool, oxygen rich water serves two purposes, it keeps trout comfortable year-round and the cooler water attracts stripers, white bass, walleye and other fish when the nearby Arkansas River becomes too warm for their liking. This makes the river one of the state's top fisheries, and the hotter it gets outside the better the fishing gets.
According to Gary Peterson, northeast region fisheries biologist for the Wildlife Department, rainbow trout anglers may be in for a pleasant surprise at the lower Illinois River. In past years, trout averaging nine inches long have been stocked, but beginning in July many of the stocked trout will measure 11 inches and a small percentage of those will be even larger – up to 24 inches.
Peterson added that the brown trout in the area are finding the Illinois River quite to their liking. Several fish measuring around 20 inches have been reported this spring. First stocked in the Illinois River in 1998, brown trout often prefer the river's slower moving water, such as deep pools or eddies behind a fallen tree.
The Wildlife Department is also involved in improving trout habitat at the lower Illinois River.
"We have recently completed a cross vein near Lake Tenkiller dam. In short, it's a rock structure that extends out into the river and alters the flow to create different types of habitat," said Randy Hyler, northeast region fisheries biologist for the Department. "It also has the benefit of increasing access for anglers at both high and low flows."
The lower Mountain Fork River in southeast Oklahoma, the states only other year-round trout area, also offers beautiful scenery and great trout fishing.
For a map and a complete list of Oklahoma's designated trout area's and regulations pick up a copy of the "2004 Oklahoma Fishing Guide" or log onto wildlifedepartment.com.
It's never too early to practice
Dove season is less than two months away. If your wing shooting could use some improvement then make plans today to go to a local skeet or sporting clays range. Opening day can humble even the most accomplished wing shot, much less one who hasn't picked up a shotgun in six months.
"Practicing on clay targets is a great way to sharpen your shooting skills. But it's also just plain fun," said Lance Meek, hunter education coordinator for the Wildlife Department.
Meek added that shotgun shooting is a perfect way to introduce friends to shooting and possibly hunting later in the fall.
"Invite someone who has shown interest in hunting or shooting," Meek said. "Just be careful because they may be a natural and shoot better than you."
If you own land in an area where shooting is permitted, you can practice on your own with equipment available at many retailers. You can buy a hand held thrower for just a few dollars and a box of clay targets usually costs less than $5.
When shooting at a skeet course, shooters fire at a total of 25 targets from eight different stations. Depending on the station, a shooter will face clay targets, or "birds," going away or incoming, as well as passing shots and overhead shots.
Sporting clays, on the other hand, is often called "shotgun golf." A typical round of sporting clays consists of 50 targets in a variety of settings designed to mimic actual hunting situations. Shooters will face "birds" launched to imitate flushing quail, fast-flying doves, high-flying mallards and scampering rabbits. Many stations feature a combination, requiring quick reflexes and the ability to make snap decisions.
You don't have to travel far to find a place to shoot. A Web site sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, www. wheretoshoot.org, lists over 25 locations where Oklahomans can go to hone their shooting skills. Shooting sports articles, fact sheets and links to other conservation organizations can also be found on this useful site.
Local artist's work of Oklahoma fish on exhibit at Art Museum
A lifetime of teaching about and loving the natural world, a repertoire of artwork spanning 25 years, six years of specimen collection, and eight months of painting have culminated in the exhibit "Fishes of Oklahoma" by Oklahoma native Rudy Miller at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.
Miller's brush, stroked with acrylic paint, captures the intricate details of 71 of Oklahoma's 176 fish. Most of the fish are no longer than three to five inches, although larger-than-life on the canvas.
"There is not one person in any 500 in Oklahoma that has any idea how pretty our fish are," Miller said, lounging in a beige chair surrounded by his paintings.
Miller's eyes light up as he talks about the "little jewels bouncing in the net." Due to their size, he caught most of the fish with a net or seine before photographing them for later painting.
Many museum visitors are surprised to see the fishes' brilliantly colored hues of orange, red, green and blue. They are also surprised to learn there are five types of sunfish in Oklahoma.
"Each one of these sort of have their own traits," said one observer while studying the portraits at the Museum. "I really had no idea there were this many here or that they were so brightly colored."
It is the male fish that are so vibrant, Miller explains. "They're not these beautiful colors all the time," he said. "During the breeding season they take on these gorgeous colors while they court and fight over females."
Fish behavior is a specialty of Miller's. While studying zoology as an undergraduate at Cornell University, he discovered something that would alter his perception of fish forever.
"I always fished and was always interested in the fish," he recalled, "but when I found out that all these little fishes you see in the stream weren't just young, big fish, I was fascinated."
Miller then obtained his masters degree in ichthyology – the study of fishes – before getting his PhD in zoology. In 1990, he retired early from a productive career as a professor of ichthyology at Oklahoma State University to pursue painting full time.
"I paint just about anything that walks, wiggles or flies," Miller said, his gray mustache adding warmth to his smile.
Miller began painting as a hobby. After finishing second in a duck stamp contest in 1979, he thought he might have a little bit of artistic talent, he said with a slight grin. He painted duck stamps for seven years and then got into landscape painting.
"I pretty much think of myself as a landscape artist who also paints wildlife," Miller said.
The "Fishes of Oklahoma" exhibit came about through the collaboration with author Henry Robinson on the printing of the second edition of the book, "The Fishes of Oklahoma." Miller's paintings make up the species plates in the center of the 450-page natural history and identification guide.
Hardy George, PhD, chief curator of the Art Museum, said that Miller is both a "skilled draftsman and scientist… he brings together these disciplines in his extraordinary acrylics."
Looking at his fish on the walls of the art exhibit, Rudy nods. "It's a nice situation to be in – to have all my babies together," he said.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and Bass Pro Shops are special exhibit sponsors for "Fishes of Oklahoma: Illustrations by Rudy Miller." The exhibit can be seen at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art through Oct. 27, 2004.
Spring surveys and summertime fishingA slight breeze, a secluded cove and a few casts into some first-rate bass water - you'd be hard-pressed to find a better way to spend a weekend morning. But before you hit the water, you may want to check out the 2004 spring electrofishing data recently released by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. In reservoirs over 1,000 acres, Konawa Lake earned the top spot in number of bass surveyed per hour. Covering 1,300 acres in Seminole County, Konawa produced 170 bass per hour of electrofishing during this year's surveys. That is up to par with its reputation as a first-rate bass lake. But large reservoirs aren't the only bass fishing hotspots. Lake Schooler near Hugo produced 191 bass per hour of electrofishing, placing in the number one spot for lakes under 1,000 acres. This small Wildlife Department-owned lake covers only 35 acres and was built in the 1930's. If all this talk about bass fishing has you itching to go, then Gene Gilliland, senior fisheries biologist for the Wildlife Department, has a few tips for you. "Fishing in mid-summer can be great, but you have to approach it just a little differently than other seasons," Gilliland said. First, anglers may want to try fishing at night. The decreased boat traffic and cooler temperatures can add up to a memorable night of fishing. "Try using a 10-inch black plastic worm," Gilliland said. "The dark color offers a better silhouette under a moonlit sky." Ask any seasoned angler about summertime bass fishing and they will probably mention topwater lures. "Using topwaters first thing in the morning is certainly an exciting way to find bass," Gilliland said. Gilliland also suggested looking for bass in submerged weedbeds in the mid-afternoon. Bass will often hang out in these shady areas waiting for their next meal. For the complete 2004 Spring Electrofishing Survey Results, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Editor Note: Spring electrofishing survey explanation
Data from the springtime bass survey is divided between that collected from lakes larger than 1,000 acres, and lakes smaller than 1,000 acres. The data is used to determine the health of individual bass fisheries and how bass populations change over time. Regional fisheries management personnel capture bass using electrofishing equipment, then they weigh and measure each fish before releasing them back into the water unharmed. The information helps biologists determine which lakes benefit from specialized management techniques such as length and slot limits.
If you're interested in big bass, the survey is also a great place to determine which lake may hold the highest number of big bass. Biologists keep track of the number of bass over 14 inches recorded for each hour of electrofishing.
The Department rates a lake as high quality when it produces more than 15 bass over 14 inches per hour of electrofishing. Quality lakes yield more than 10 bass over 14 inches per hour of electrofishing, and those which produce fewer than 10 per hour are considered below average.
In terms of total numbers of bass per hour, lakes that yield more than 60 bass of any size per hour are rated as "high quality." Those producing 40 bass or more per hour are considered "quality" lakes, and less than 40 per hour are considered below average.
Variations in electrofishing catch rates can result from lake conditions at the time of sampling or from changes in reproduction, recruitment, growth and mortality caused by habitat alteration, environmental impacts, food fish production, disease or angling pressure. All fish collected by biologists through electrofishing are weighed, measured and released unharmed. Not all lakes are surveyed each year.
For the complete 2004 Spring Electrofishing Survey Results, log on to wildlifedepartment.com.
Deer hunters experience another great year
Once again, Oklahoma deer hunters during the 2003-04 season had an excellent harvest.
After tallying harvest totals from both muzzleloader and gun deer seasons, along with the early and late archery seasons, personnel from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation recorded a final harvest total 100,602 deer. The total is a small increase from last year's harvest of 98,581.
"It was another great year for deer hunters in Oklahoma," said Mike Shaw, the Department's research supervisor. "We witnessed pretty much what we expected regarding the new 16-day deer gun season. The peak activity took place during the first few days and the last few days of the season."
Like last year, Osage County yielded the highest county total with 4,981 deer harvested. Next in line was Cherokee County with 3,574 deer harvested followed by Pittsburg County with 2,687. Complete county-by-county and season data is available at wildlifedepartment.com/03tot.htm.
Hunters took 42,988 does during the 2003 seasons. Antlerless deer accounted for 43 percent of the total harvest, a proportion nearly identical to the 2002 seasons.
"We would always like to see a little higher doe harvest, but I am glad to see that hunters are placing an emphasis on harvesting does. This will really benefit the population in the long term," Shaw said.
Muzzleloader hunters took 24,176 deer in 2003, compared to 24,479 in 2002. Bowhunters took 13,326 deer, compared to 14,278 in 2002.
For complete details pick up a copy of the September/October 2004 issue of Outdoor Oklahoma magazine. The issue contains the annual big game report and offers valuable insight for deer hunters. Beginning September 1, copies will be available for $3 if picked up at the Oklahoma City and Jenks Wildlife Department's offices, or $4 by mail (mail to Outdoor Oklahoma, 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 print off an order form off the Internet by logging on to the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com.
Free wildlife conference to be held in Stillwater
It is not too late to make plans to attend a special Oklahoma wildlife conference to be held July 13-15. Held on the campus of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, the conference is the next step in the development of the Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy (CWCS).
The Strategy, which is being created by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation in collaboration with wildlife enthusiasts, will address the needs of all fish and wildlife species in the state. It will also use a habitat approach, rather than a species-by-species management approach. All 50 states are creating similar strategies. When fit together like a puzzle, they will show the current state of America's wildlife and identify actions needed to keep fish and wildlife populations healthy.
This conference is one vitally important step - and opportunity - in the process of preparing Oklahoma's CWCS. The purpose of this conference is to bring together people who care about the future of fish and wildlife conservation in Oklahoma, especially those most knowledgeable about fish and wildlife resources in Oklahoma, along with the best available information about species and habitats of greatest conservation need. The conference will include special workshops for both scientists as well as workshops where the general public can voice their opinions about the future of wildlife conservation in the state.
Those interested in attending the conference can see an agenda and further details by logging on to wildlifedepartment.com. Anyone with an interest in wildlife in Oklahoma is welcome, particularly those with knowledge about specific species, habitats, or conservation actions.
Hunters Against Hunger Program Feeding Thousands
Oklahoma deer hunters have contributed hundreds of thousands of meals to feed Oklahoma's hungry through donations of nutritious venison. In the 2003-04 deer hunting seasons alone, more than 21 tons of donated venison was served statewide through a network of community shelters and food pantries.
The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission recognized two organizations at its regular monthly meeting, held July 12th in Oklahoma City, which have been instrumental in the success of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Hunters Against Hunger Program.
According to Richard Hatcher, assistant director of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, the program could not happen without the assistance of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma.
"One of the most challenging aspects of the Hunters Against Hunger program involves the collection of venison from our cooperating meat processors and then the distribution of the meat to local food pantries and shelters, " said Hatcher. "Not only do these organizations pick up the venison from the processors, but more importantly they know where to get it into the hands of quality charitable organizations that prepare meals for those in need.
According to Bill Hendrix of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, the program serves a critical need for Oklahoma's hungry.
"Although we receive many donations of canned goods and other non-perishable food items, meat is one of our least-donated foods," said Hendrix.
"When you consider how many pounds were donated last year (more than 42,000), and a typical venison burger or other meal consists of approximately one-quarter pound of meat, the Hungers Against Hunger program is providing a tremendous amount of meals to hungry Oklahomans."
Through the Hunters Against Hunger Program, sportsmen can donate their deer to a network of cooperating local meat processors listed annually in the "Oklahoma Hunting Guide". To help offset processing charges, the hunter is requested to make a $10 tax-deductible donation to the processor at the time of donation. Additionally, the program receives funding assistance from conservation groups across Oklahoma, most notably NatureWorks, a non-profit organization that sponsors the annual Oklahoma Wildlife Art Show in Tulsa each March.
In other business, commissioners voted to accept a donation of $1,231.84 from the Ouachita National Forest Interpretative Association to be used for construction of an observation tower at Red Slough Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Red Slough WMA covers 7,800 acres in southern McCurtain County and is a prime waterfowl hunting area in the fall and a popular bird watching destination in the spring and summer months.
Also at the meeting, the Commission accepted a $1,000 donation from the National Rifle Association Foundation to be used toward the annual Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Youth Camp.
"For several years now, the NRA Foundation has provided funds to assist our very popular youth camp held each summer for junior high and high school age kids," said John Streich, law enforcement chief for the Department. "We greatly appreciate their commitment to making each year's camp a very worthwhile experience for the kids."
Commissioners also voted to accept a $2,178.95 donation from the University of Hook Setters angling organization. The funding will be matched with Federal Sportfish Restoration grants to construct amenities at the youth fishing clinic complex located on the Arcadia WMA, near Edmond.
In other business, the Commission voted to approve a resolution establishing hunting regulations for migratory game birds that open prior to October 1. The resolution establishes the season length for dove, rail, gallinule, woodcock, common snipe, resident Canada Geese and the special September teal season.
"Due to a decline in the results of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service's May waterfowl breeding population surveys, this year's teal season length was reduced from 16 to nine days," said Alan Peoples, wildlife chief for the Department. The season lengths for all of the other early migratory species will remain the same as last year, according to Peoples.
For a specific listing of hunting season dates for the species listed above, consult the "Oklahoma Hunting Guide" available at hunting and fishing license vendors in late July.
Commissioners also voted to approve a $307,464.00 federal pass-through grant from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The special grant will then be matched with a larger private grant from The Nature Conservancy to purchase a 3,100 acre parcel in Ellis County. The property lies along the South Canadian River and provides critical habitat for two endangered species, the Interior Least Tern and the Arkansas River Shiner. The area will also be open to some hunting opportunities for upland birds and deer.
In other business, the Commission heard a status report from wildlife division personnel on a highly successful cooperative agreement with the Wildlife Department and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). In the year since the initial agreement was signed, the NRCS has provided funds to the Department to hire four regional private lands wildlife technicians who are assisting landowners within the NRCS's Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP).
"Since last year, the NRCS has allocated nearly $1.2 million to be used on approved WHIP projects on private lands throughout the state," said Alan Peoples. "We're very proud of the fact that that figure represents the second highest allocation of federal WHIP funding among the 50 states," said Peoples. "The effect of these projects should be long-lasting to enhance habitat for quail and a variety of other Oklahoma wildlife species."
The Commission also heard a status report on the Department's systems for purchasing hunting and fishing licenses from Melinda Sturgess-Streich, administration chief for the Department. Although cost prohibitive in the past, the cost of an electronic "point-of-sale" purchasing system has become more economically feasible. The Department will soon be testing a prototype point-of-sale system that will alleviate administrative costs required by the current Universal License Form system. Using computer and Internet technology, the point-of-sale system will streamline the collection of payments to the agency and will automatically enter hunter/angler information into the license database.
The Commission also recognized a Department employee for his outstanding service to the sportsmen of the state. Dale Schmitz, assistant hatchery manager at the Holdenville State Fish Hatchery was recognized for his 25 years of service to the Department.
The Wildlife Conservation Commission is the eight-member governing board of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The Wildlife Commission establishes state hunting and fishing regulations, sets policy for the Wildlife Department, and indirectly oversees all state fish and wildlife conservation activities. Commission members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate.
Controlled hunt results coming soon
The moment of truth is drawing near for applicants in the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Controlled Hunt program. The results of the drawing will be announced on July 20. Hunters will be able to find if they were selected by logging onto www.wildlifedepartment.com or by visiting a regional Department office.
The opportunity to harvest an animal from some of the best managed lands for wildlife have made the controlled hunts one of the most popular programs the Department offers. Applicants anxious to know if they were drawn can access the Controlled Hunt drawing results through the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com. Click on the "Controlled Hunts Results" banner and enter your last name, birthday, social security or driver's license number. The service is free, easy and instantaneous and has been very popular the last three years.
Computer terminals will also be available at the Department's headquarters and regional offices, but sportsmen have found that checking the results from the comfort of their home or office is very easy and is often the most efficient way to find out if you have been selected. Successful applicants will also be notified by mail.
Bollenbach Quail Symposium slated for Aug. 5
Landowners, leaseholders and sportsmen interested in bobwhite quail will want to be in Woodward August 5-6 for the fourth annual Bollenbach Quail Symposium.
The symposium will begin at 8 a.m., Thursday, August 5 at the High Plains Technology Center in Woodward. From the technology center participants will be transported to the Agricultural Research Service's Southern Plains Experimental Range north of Fort Supply, where they will tour bobwhite and lesser prairie-chicken habitat and habitat management on the experimental range. A lunch under the cottonwoods at the Selman Ranch and discussion of key-plants in lesser prairie-chicken, bobwhite and cattle management will follow the tour.
A wide variety of topics surrounding bobwhite quail management will be covered throughout the day on Friday, August 6. Speakers will be presenting information on various aspects of bobwhite ecology and management: bird-dog behavior, habitat management, foods, predators, harvest management, lease evaluation and conservation development. Professional wildlife biologists will be providing information and answering questions throughout the day.
Registration for the two-day symposium is $20 a day before July 31 and $25 after July 31, and covers transportation, meals, refreshments and materials. Those interested can choose to attend either day or both days. Students 18 and under may attend the symposium free of charge, but all participants are asked to register by calling Dr. Fred Guthery at (405) 744-5438.
Norman hunter education clinic adopts new format
The 33rd Annual Norman Hunter Education Clinic, scheduled for Saturday, August 21 will have a different look and feel this year, but the goal of producing safe and conscientious hunters will remain the same.
"We are going to a home study format, which will allow students to spend less time in the hot sun," said Lance Meek, hunter education coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Students must register for the course by calling (405) 521-4636 and then complete a workbook or the internet course which they will bring to class. In the past, students were allowed to "walk-in" on the day of the course. That will not be an option this year, as they must pre-register and complete the workbook.
"The workbook followed by lecture is a great option," said Meek. "It allows the student to learn at their own pace."
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).
Students will have the opportunity to fire a .22 and participate in field exercises including fence crossing and firearms field carries. Lecture will be reduced to about two and a half hours. It will cover firearms safety and handling and include a review of course material from the workbook.
"I cannot stress how important it is that students register and complete their workbook," said Meek, "they will not be able to participate if the workbook is not complete."
Currently workbooks are available at the following locations ODWC Headquarters; H & H Gun Range, 400 South Vermont, Suite 110, Oklahoma City, I-40 and MacArthur; Midwest City Library, 8143 East Reno Avenue, Midwest City, N. Midwest Blvd. and E. Reno Ave.; Noble Public Library, 204 North 5, Noble; Tri-City Wal-Mart near Blanchard and Norman Wal-Marts.
To find out more about the Norman Hunter Education Clinic or other upcoming clinics, log on wildlifedepartment.com or call (405) 521-4636.
More than 15,000 brown trout stocked in southeast Oklahoma
The fishing at the Lower Mountain Fork River just got better. Officials with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation recently stocked 15,610 brown trout into the river below Broken Bow Lake in McCurtain County.
"It really is a monumental stocking," said Paul Balkenbush, southeast region fisheries supervisor for the Wildlife Department. "These fish average about 10 inches long and we put almost all of them into the Zone 2 area of the Lower Mountain Fork River."
These fish were raised from fingerlings in the Department's new trout rearing pens below Broken Bow Lake Dam.
"We couldn't have done this without the help from the Lower Mountain Fork River Foundation and the 89er Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Both of these organizations have been very generous with their financial support," Balkenbush said.
The Lower Mountain Fork River is one of only two year-round trout fisheries in the state. It is widely known for both beautiful scenery and great trout fishing.
"If you've ever thought about trying your skills at trout fishing, then now is the time to go. I've already heard many reports that these brown trout are biting," Balkenbush said.
Big stripers being caught at Lake Texoma
So much for the summer doldrums. Anglers at Lake Texoma are reporting excellent striped bass fishing over the last several weeks.
"It just seems to be getting better every week," said Barry Bolton, assistant fisheries chief for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
According to Bolton, anglers are not just catching good numbers of fish, they are also catching big fish.
"The striped bass population is really in good shape right now. And the number of fish over 20 inches has been impressive this year," he said.
Lake Texoma, located on the Red River along the Oklahoma and Texas border, has earned a reputation as being one of the top striper lakes in the nation. Known for their outstanding fighting abilities, striped bass are long-lived and fast growing. Stripers are voracious predators with a diet consisting mainly of threadfin and gizzard shad.
"The best artificial baits right now are heavy spoons, slabs or bucktail jigs. First thing in the morning you may get some topwater action." Bolton said.
The waters of Texoma are home to over 100 guides that can take novice and experienced anglers alike out for a great day of fishing, he added.
Besides getting Texoma fishing reports on the Department's Web site, www.wildlifedepartment.com, additional information can be found at www.sixoldgeezers.com. The site offers fishing reports, lodging and guide information, as well as a great variety of links that can provide all the information needed for a trip to Texoma.
Those fishing Lake Texoma need either an Oklahoma or Texas annual fishing license, depending on which state's waters they will be fishing, or anglers can purchase a Lake Texoma Fishing License for $12. The Lake Texoma license allows an angler to fish the entire lake.
Norman hunter education clinic is just a few weeks away
One of the nation's largest hunter education clinics is just a few weeks away. The 33rd Annual Norman Hunter Education Clinic will be held Saturday, August 21, but the deadline for registering is August 16.
"It's always a fun time and we think this year's clinic will be even better. We are going to a home study format, which will allow students to spend less time in what is normally 100-degree heat," said Lance Meek, hunter education coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Students must register for the course by calling (405) 521-4636 and then complete a workbook or the Internet course which they will bring to class. In the past, students were allowed to "walk-in" on the day of the course. That will not be an option this year, as they must pre-register and complete the workbook.
Students will have the opportunity to fire a .22 rifle and participate in field exercises including fence crossing and firearms field carries.
"We don't want anyone to miss out on this class. That is why it is so important to get registered and complete the workbook," said Meek.
Currently workbooks are available at the following locations:
The Internet version of the course can be found at www.wildlifedepartment.com.
To find out more about the Norman Hunter Education Clinic or other upcoming clinics, log on wildlifedepartment.com or call
(405) 521-4636.
Top hunter education volunteer recognized
Most hunter education instructors manage to teach one or two clinics a year, so when Elk City police officer Forrest Potter's name kept appearing on clinic rosters from across southwest Oklahoma, it was clear that his efforts needed recognition. Potter was recently recognized as the Oklahoma Hunter Education Instructor of the Year for 2003.
"Forrest has demonstrated a real dedication to the hunter education program. Time and time again he has gone beyond the call of duty in traveling many miles to teach a course," said Lance Meek, hunter education coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
Potter has certified more than 700 hunters and taught more than 56 classes in his 13 years as a volunteer.
"He is a great example of what you want in a volunteer. He sees a niche and fills it," said Meek. "He has a real passion for passing on the hunting heritage to future generations."
According to Meek, volunteer instructors like Potter are a critical component of the hunter education program. Last year, more than 14,000 students were certified in 354 classes throughout Oklahoma. Classes are administered by state game wardens and volunteers and coordinated through the Department's central office. With hunting seasons just around the corner, now is a good time to log on to wildlifedepartment.com or call (405) 521-4650 to find a class near your community.
Volunteer instructors are trained to coordinate and instruct hunter education classes and other events. The standard hunter education course covers a variety of subjects including firearm handling and safety, survival, wildlife conservation and hunter ethics. Hunters wishing to pass on their heritage by becoming a hunter education instructor should contact Lance Meek at (405) 522-4572 or log onto www.wildlifedepartment.com.
Smallmouth buffalo record broken
Once again, Canton Lake near Watonga has yielded a new state record smallmouth buffalo.
Rodney Meyer of Balko hooked the 38-pound, 3.8-ounce fish while fishing July 18 on Canton Lake. The fish measured a full 40 inches long and Meyer pulled in the big fish using just 12-pound test line.
The record was weighed on certified scales at the Canton Post Office. The weighing was witnessed by Mark Walker, state game warden stationed in Blaine County.
The previous state record smallmouth buffalo, weighing in at 37 pounds 3.2 ounces, was also caught at Canton Lake.
For a complete list of record fish and the procedures regarding state record fish consult the "2004 Oklahoma Fishing Guide." If you think you may have hooked a record fish it is important that you weigh the fish on an Oklahoma State Department of Agriculture certified scale and the weight is verified by a Wildlife Department employee.
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Cutline: Rodney Meyer of Balko hooked a 38-pound, 3.8-ounce new state record smallmouth buffalo while fishing July 18, on Canton Lake. The fish measured a full 40 inches long and Meyer pulled in the big fish using just 12-pound test line.
"Outdoor Oklahoma" magazine receives top national honor
"Outdoor Oklahoma" magazine recently was awarded first place in an annual competition among state agency outdoor magazines. The accolade was awarded through the Association of Conservation Information, a professional organization of communicators who promote hunting, fishing and wildlife conservation.
"It is a real honor to be recognized among so many other great magazines. We take great pride in putting each issue together and enjoy highlighting our state's outdoor opportunities and dedicated Wildlife Department employees," said Nels Rodefeld, editor of "Outdoor Oklahoma" magazine.
The full-color magazine is the official bi-monthly publication of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Each issue is packed with information for everyone who loves the Oklahoma outdoors including hunters, anglers and wildlife watchers.
Upcoming features include information on what counties hold the state's biggest bucks, a review of the weird and unusual birds spotted in Oklahoma and the annual calendar issue which features information to help landowners attract wildlife to their property.
To obtain the most recent issue mail $4 (check, cash, money orders or cashiers check accepted) to "Outdoor Oklahoma" magazine, P.O. Box 53465, Oklahoma City, OK 73152. However, one-year subscriptions are just $10 (two years for $18 or three years for $25) and are available by calling 1-800-777-0019. Additionally, you can subscribe over the Internet by logging on to the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com


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VIDEO: Alex Len throws it down for the and-one
OAKLAND – Early Sunday, the New York Times reported that violence erupted in Ukraine at separate rallies backing and opposing the secession of Crimea, including a demonstration where pro-Russia supporters attacked with whips, while the Washington Post talked of another surge of Russian troops into the disputed peninsula.
And then Alex Len played basketball.
It has been like this for weeks now. Watch the news – sometimes via the United States networks, sometimes from Ukranian media, sometimes from Russian outlets – Skype with his family in eastern Ukraine, an area so far safely away from trouble. Play center for the Suns. Wake up the next day and continue the conflicted journey all over again.
Sunday, it was thinking about his homeland in conflict, hoping he will convince his grandparents to turn their planned visit to the United States in a couple weeks into something more long term and maybe even permanent, all before starting for the third game in a row as Miles Plumlee continued to be sidelined by a sprained right knee. The angst of worrying about family and friends, followed by 15 minutes against the Warriors at Oracle Arena with three points, three rebounds and two fouls.
"My family's still over there," Len said. "My grandparents. I still talk to them. It's really confusing too, because if you watch Russian, American and Ukrainian news, everybody says different things about what's going on over there. I'm not really into politics. For me, personally, I just want everybody to kind of stay together. It's crazy. The country is just falling apart."
Len was raised in Ukraine and played for the national team at the junior and, currently, senior levels, while also spending two seasons at the University of Maryland and turning into a possibility for the No. 1 pick in the draft thanks to a breakout 2012-13. The Suns took him fifth amid concerns about problems with both ankles that would follow him into his rookie season.
No Ukranian-born player had ever been taken higher, bettering Vitaly Potapenko going 12th to the Cavaliers in 1996. Len instantly became a major part of the Phoenix rebuilding, even with surgeries on both ankles that would cost him summer league and slow his progress into the regular season, and even as acquiring Plumlee and Gerald Green from the Pacers for Luis Scola turned into an important part of the Suns far exceeding most expectations. The important thing was that Len was getting more healthy, with the right ankle doing well and the left improving by the month, to where he is down to occasional pain.
Now, though, he spends hours at a time with his mind in another part of the world. Getting on the court, for games or practices, has become a refuge as Len has increased his workload to 9.4 minutes in 29 games.
"I worry about my parents. I talk to them almost every day on Skype," he said, although his mother has spent a lot of time in Phoenix this season helping Len adjust to NBA life in a new city. "My grandparents. I ask them what's going on, what's the news. They update me every day, call me and tell me what's going on."
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And even if there is a team, he is unsure he will play at a time when the focus will be in getting healthy and being ready for the Suns, his priority. No final decision has been made and he plans to meet with Ukranian coach Mike Fratello after the season. Len did say he will "most likely" leave the decision up to Phoenix.


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Uncovering previously unrecognized functions of mechanical force in extracellular matrix remodeling.
The stiff, the hard, and the brittle are harbingers of death. – Tao Te Ching trans. Stan Rosenthal
The benefits of flexibility, both literal and metaphorical, have been recognized for over 2,500 years. The material properties of our own bodies is governed largely by the extracellular matrix, a complex protein and carbohydrate network that gives shape to tissues and organs. Previously, the ECM was dismissed as passive glue that simply held cells together. We now know that failure to maintain the ECM leads not only to aching knees and wrinkles, but also to atherosclerosis, aneurism, and other cardiovascular diseases. Furthermore, the key step in cancer metastasis is the dissolution of the local ECM so that the cancer cells can escape to colonize the rest of the body.
We are using techniques ranging from single-molecule assays to live cell imaging to test the hypothesis that mechanical force is an unrecognized regulator of extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling. We are particularly interested in the possibility that mechanical force may increase the susceptibility of ECM proteins to proteolysis by matrix metalloproteinases, enzymes that are the subject of intense medical interest due to their roles in cancer metastasis. This idea has been difficult to test due to the challenge of visualizing ECM structure and mechanical forces at the cellular length scale. Novel instruments and assays developed in our research group allow us to explore the interplay of force and ECM remodeling for the first time.
You can view our recent article about that here
Understanding how myosin uses chemical energy to generate force and motion
Conventional myosin generates force in muscle, but other myosins play diverse biological roles, including transporting cargo throughout the cell. We will use sophisticated biophysical techniques to directly observe the motion of single myosin molecules in order to better understand how myosin converts chemical energy into useful motion. This project also has a more universal applicability. Recent work suggests that enzymes in general may derive their incredible catalytic ability by coupling protein motion to bond making and breaking. Single-molecule measurements on myosin offer a potentially powerful way to test this idea.
At right: A three bead optical tweezer setup to study the mechanism and function of motor proteins with nanometer spatial resolution and millisecond temporal resolution. The trace shows an example of an event (black) when the tweezer was oscillated (grey).
Design of new motor proteins
Artificial motor proteins have wide-ranging potential applications in fields like bottom-up nanofabrication, medical diagnostics, and responsive "smart" materials. Our group will use iterative rounds of protein design, screening, and single-molecule characterization to generate molecular motors with novel capabilities. Our work in creating novel motor proteins will test the validity and usefulness of the models of protein physics developed in Project 1.
At left: A de novo designed switch protein. The lever arm helix (red) packs across the scaffold helices (blue).
Role of intercellular forces in cell and developmental biology
The generation and detection of mechanical force is a central aspect of cell and developmental biology. Cells sense their physical surroundings by pulling on each other and the extracellular matrix (ECM). The resulting physical cues allow cells to communicate with each other, to coordinate complex collective movements, and to make critical decisions about cell growth and differentiation. Despite this central importance, the mechanisms by which cells exert and detect force remain poorly understood both in single cells and in whole organisms.
Our goal is to understand how cells generate, detect, and respond to tension at the molecular level. To do so, we are using new microscopy techniques that allow us to measure mechanical forces inside living cells, and even in whole organisms. The results from this project will be highly relevant to many aspects of human health, including heart disease, cancer metastasis, and the development of stem cell therapies, all of which are governed in part by the mechanical interactions of cells with their surroundings. (Above: An osmotic shock assay where a cell expands or contracts depending on the osmolarity of the solution it finds itself in. Cells use different mechanisms to protect themselves from situations of rapid increases or decreases in volume).


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Throughout my book, Food Lovers' Guide to Miami & Fort Lauderdale, I talk about restaurants and bars with views like this; some venues nail the food and beverage and others miss the mark but with a view like this, if the food is subpar just having a beer and taking in a sight like this can't be all that bad; every place has its redeeming quality. I've made no secret of the fact that waterfront/waterview locales are my favorite haunts and lunch at DiLido [Beach Club] is no exception and having Andrew Balick as the Chef de Cuisine doesn't hurt either.
DiLido is not SOBE glitz and glam but more classic style Miami Beach glamorous, think 1950′s, Rat Pack, Jackie Gleason era. DiLido is understated, even for The Ritz Carlton brand, this is probably why it's as successful as it is. The ocean view truly is breathtaking and serene; I found it to be a welcomed escape in the middle of the week, even if it was just for a short time.
Paula, our server was as delightful as they come, efficient and charming. Paula likes her job and does it with great pride. It's not easy being a server and it's not easy to find one who enjoys it either so when you do it truly brings the entire dining experience full circle.
We did the sharing of plates so we could try multiple items on the menu. The menu is not over-thought or over done it reflects the style of the beachfront restaurant with a compilation of seafood, salads, and small plates of Mediterranean inspired dishes. Paula recommended we start with the local grouper and shrimp ceviche ($16), the yellowfin tuna tiradito and queen conch and the falafel and garlic hummus. These items alone make up a perfect lunch for two, light, flavorful and memorable. The ceviche was WOW! with its citrus and salt combination, I'm still thinking about it. If you're not a fan of tang and zest you won't like this dish. It's one of those dishes that will wake up your sleepy tastebuds. The ceviche was made with avocado, roasted butternut squash and garnished with cornnuts.
The yellowfin tuna tiradito and queen conch ($17) was sublime. It's a simple dish with simple ingredients that work in harmony.
The housemade falafel and garlic hummus ($9) is garnished with roasted peppers and marinated olives. Not everyone can "do" falafel. It seems to be one of those dishes, like scallops, some chefs just don't know how to prepare it and it ends up being a huge fail, not Andrew Balick, his falafel is spot on. The garnish added great ancillary flavors to the overall dish.
We really should have stopped here with all this food as it was enough; but no, we had to press on; we both ordered the Greek Salad ($16) one with grilled chicken (+$6) and one with shrimp (+$8). The portions were huge. I didn't finish my salad but then again I ate most of the ceviche. The salad was a typical salad but sometimes you just need a salad and sitting ocean front it just seemed like the right thing to order. A surprise, the salad is garnished with crispy garbanzo beans, the fantastic crunchy fried kind. Fried/salad makes the wonderful world of food go-round.
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Biology professor honored for work to advance science education
November 25, 2013
Gary Reiness, associate dean and professor of biology, has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
The honor signifies Reiness' dedication to improving undergraduate science education and research, which has been especially demonstrated by his involvement with the Council on Undergraduate Research, Project Kaleidoscope, the American Society for Cell Biology, and, most recently, the Partnership for Undergraduate Life Science Education. Reiness has also previously been a principal investigator on grants from various organizations to Lewis & Clark for general improvement of education.
"Considerable research has shown that students learn science best by wrestling intellectually with real scientific questions and by having authentic research experiences both in their classes and in collaboration with their faculty," Reiness said. "I am fortunate to have been a leader in a number of national organizations that work to inform faculty about, and persuade them to adopt, the most effective educational practices."
Said Reiness, "One of the joys of my career has been working with my Lewis & Clark colleagues in biology and the other sciences who have long been leaders in bringing the best practices for teaching science to our students."
In 2013, 388 members were awarded fellowships by the AAAS because of their scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications. New fellows will be recognized on Saturday, February 15, during the 2014 AAAS annual meeting in Chicago. This year's AAAS fellows will also be announced in the journal Science on November 29.
Katrina Staaf '16 contributed to this story.


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public int writeToSource(byte[ ] [ ] ctx, int startpos, int numbytes, byte[ ] buffer)
Writes data to the data source. This method writes the specified number of bytes from the application buffer to the data source, starting at the specified position in the data source.
Not all source plug-ins support write operations. For example, applications can write to a BLOB specified by the localData attribute; however, the "file" and "http" data source types do not support write access, and so do not support this method. Furthermore, those source plug-ins that do support write access may support only sequential write access, and may not support write access to arbitrary starting positions within the data source.
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The source plug-in context information. See Oracle interMedia Reference for more information.
The start position in the data source.
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A byte array containing the data to be written.
Return Value
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Saturday, 31 August 2013
Friday, 30 August 2013
What's Your Outfit Today?
Saw it - Liked it - Blogged it
Sunglasses: Oakley
Watch: Atop Watches - AtopTimeZone UK
Bermuda: Calvin Klein
T-shirt: Beams – Art for Everyday (Japanese brand)
Trainers: Superga
Thursday, 29 August 2013
Fall Trends Alert! Is your wardrobe ready for Fall-Winter 2013?
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Is your wardrobe ready for winter?
Sooner or later you will find yourself at a point that you must do shopping for winter wardrobe. Don't miss the trends!
Here is a winter shopping list for men from scarves to jackets and jumpers to hats including budget outfits & designers. All picked for you! (Prices are $, £ and €)
Welcome to my e-mall! :)
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All Saints LookBook / Menswear
Oh baby, I love you! :)All Saints' new collection with a clean and trendy look for FW2013 has just mesmerized me for winter!
Tuesday, 27 August 2013
Going Stubble - tempting and hot!
Ok. Here is the thing. We- women- LOVE stubble. But the keyword here is "stubble" not "full".
Somehow it makes men sexy and more attractive. We also love the feeling of it.
Let's face it! The clean shaven is "old" and not very welcomed when it comes being in trend.
Apparently according to the news the quality of the beard you grow becomes a marker of masculinity, out there on display to the world. So this might be one of the reasons. But 'giving a bad boy look' might be a stronger reason. J
However I was really surprised when I read the news in today's DailyMail.co.uk - in the past 5 years the number of men getting beard "hair plugs" has sextupled, with 4,500 procedures performed last year alone. According to the same news number of men opting for 'transplants' up six-fold in past 5 years!
Let's start with good and tempting examples;
If George Clooney, BradleyCooper, Jude Law and Ryan Gosling (as the best stubble looks ever) have it, there is no harm to give it a shot at least. But try to look rough not haggard…
I think I don't have to tell you how you should shave or what products you should use. You are an adult men. You should know. J
But you can get inspired by one of these looks!
Monday, 26 August 2013
Leather Is A New Trend To Watch Out For!
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When somebody mentions about leather trousers I always remember "Friends" episode with Ross' epic leather trousers fail, and somehow they come back!
Leather is a big trend to watch out for.
I have always been a big fan of the leather gloves, bracelets and jackets but I have never felt warm about leather trousers for men. I think men should wear leather only as jackets & accessories; not as trousers.
But trend is a trend. My opinion vs designer's opinion… Ralph Lauren, Dsquared2 and Calvin Klein were huge advocates of this trend including the trousers and UI have to admit that they look good on stage.
I have blogged about Belstaff's new campaign as "Moto-Inspired" like a month ago which includes many great leather biker jackets. But now it's a street style no matter if you are a biker or not.
Tough-guy image always works!
It doesn't have to black anymore. An easy way to make an appearance among all the trendhunters is to utilise colours.
I just wonder if any of you considers to try this new trend… I think you should!
I picked out some great leather jackets and accessories for you. Please check out: http://pict.com/p/BKm
Adventurer Guys - Look of The Day
T-Shirt: Scotch & Soda
Sunglasses: H&M
Trainers: Adidas x Ransom
Watch: Nixon
Sunglasses: H&M
Trainers: Adidas x Ransom
Watch: Nixon
Hunter Knife: Le Thiers
Lighter: Zippo
Saturday, 24 August 2013
Weekend Shopping - Find your style from designers under £50!
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HEAT UP THE STYLE: From Turn Ups to Turn On(s)!
As a woman I have to admit that some styles are such a turn on. Turn ups are one of them. They are sophisticated metropolitan styles.
Plus; perfect to show off the shoes! Flashing ankle peps up a boring shirt/jumper/T-shirt/hoodie without that much effort.
It's not just me! 'Revealing the ankle can be sexy,' said a good-humoured Giorgio Armani after a runway show.
|Prada Ready to Wear AW 2013 at Milan
And according to the article published on the Guardian; designers in Milan and London are also backing the short trouser look, from Alexander McQueen (worn with pinstripe socks and brogue-slippers), to Prada (no socks), Kenzo (worn with ski-boots) to Tom Ford (worn with socks and formal shoes).
We all saw this trend last year on runways. Now it's time to act on it! :)
Here are some turned up style that can inspire you!
You can check out some turn ups models by designers. Click here.
|Turn ups are the best way to make your look stylish & trendy!
Friday, 23 August 2013
For the weekend: COOL CASUAL
Jack Spade - Cotton Henley
French Connection - Milk Long Sleeve Henley
Asos - Slim Chino
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Sunday, 18 August 2013
Sunday Style @ Country Club
I was dreaming about a lazy Sunday at home but somehow I found my self in a horse jumping show at a Country Club at 9 am.
To be honest it was fun and full of adrenalin.
While I was watching the show I was also watching the people around too. The audiences were stylish as much as the riders. In a casual way...
There are many colourful styles as you can see in the photos but white t-shirt and bermudas were the stars of the day. In addition white is used with colourful outfits. White t-shirt with mustard coloured bermuda or white trousers with green polo t-shirts. Colourful shoes are the ones that I liked most.
Appereantly ATVs are quite popular in country side.
Enjoy the ride. :)
|Rider in white, horse in blue :)
Thursday, 15 August 2013
An Emerging Designer: Andy Imbrechts – from illustration to runways
Meet 26 years old Andy Imbrechts, an emerging designer who lives in Leuven, Belgium. He has studied the history of fashion, styling later on in Antwerp and then fashion design at Sask. He learned sewing from his mom at a young age. So I guess it was something that has always been in him. "I always felt the need to do something with it" says the designer.
Becoming a designer was something that he had never had to decide. "It sort of grew on me" says Imbrechts. He states that he has always been interested in art and beauty. One of his favorite artists is Andy Warhol. He has also studied art in high school.
|Wonders by Andy Imbrechts
His passion is illustration. Drawing has always been a big passion of the designer from a very young age and he puts his passion in his collections as you can see; the bright colours and prints. He uses his own childhood drawings as starting point for the collection but translates in prints.
|Wonders by Andy Imbrechts
As I see he likes feminine look on men. According to the designer his collections are for androgynous men, who are not afraid to dare and want to be noticed: long printed shirts, sandals, over-sized jackets and skinny pants are the central theme of this collection. "Imbrechts' men wear the art" says Andy.
|Wonders by Andy Imbrechts
|Wonders by Andy Imbrechts
The man he sees in his collections is a dandy gentleman who loves colour and who loves to dress up and likes to get crazy with it.
He says that he is inspired by the people around him. It can be his friends or just people he sees on the street. The dandy and the man in suit are also a big inspiration. He is a big fan of Dries Van Noten when it comes to designers.
His collections made me remember the 80′s/90′s mood. For 2014, he says that he would love to see more suits, more colour, and more prints.
Personally I found them cheerful and fun.
To visit his website: www.andyimbrechts.com
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As a leader in the online dating industry, Match understands and serves the American single. And while we ask our members questions, gather feedback, glean insight from their actions on our site and do lots of research, we felt it was time for a more rigorous study that would carefully define exactly who singles are in 2011. Put aside what you used to think and get ready to have a very different view about the single people in your life. They're not who you think they are.
Myth: Women are needy and clingy in relationships.
Fact: Women need more independence in relationships than men do. In a relationship, women are more likely than men – across every age group – to want their own interest, have personal space, their own bank account, regular nights out with their girlfriends and vacations on their own.
Myth: Guys don't want to get married and have to be pushed into having kids.
Fact: Men are just as inclined to want to get married as women. In fact, 33% of men and 33% of women said they want to get married. And among singles without children under 18, more men (24%) than women (15%) say they want to have children.
Myth: Older people don't care about sex.
Fact: Older men and women are less likely to compromise on either love or sexual attractiveness in order to have a committed relationship. In addition, older singles find sex while in a committed relationship more satisfying than other age groups.
Myth: Single parents have no social life.
Fact: Not only do single parents go on more dates than singles without kids but more single parents are currently dating someone (21%) than those without kids (16%).
Myth: Young singles today are promiscuous.
Fact: More people in the 21-34 age group say they have never had sex. To be precise, 24% of men and 23% of women ages 21-34 are virgins.
Myth: I love you implies a serious commitment.
Fact: 31% of singles believe that "I love you" means "I want you in my life" and 30% believe it means "I care about you." Only 14% think it means "I want to spend the rest of my life with you" and 19% that "I want to have a committed relationship with you."
Myth: Unemployed means unlucky in love.
Fact: 50% of singles would be open to dating someone unemployed if they found the person interesting.
Myth: Hook-ups never turn into relationships.
Fact: 36% of singles are open to a casual hook-up in the near future; and 54% of singles have had a one-night stand. 35% of singles have had a one-night stand that turned into a long term partnership.
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Three things from the SEC teleconference on Wednesday, previewing Ole Miss' game vs. No. 24/No. 25 Vanderbilt on Thursday night:
1. Rebels Remain Confident Despite 0-3 SEC Start
With a 93-79 loss at Alabama in its last game on Sunday, Ole Miss dropped to 0-3 in Southeastern Conference play. The loss also extended Ole Miss' SEC losing streak to eight games dating back to the 2012-13 season. Entering league play, the Rebels had won eight of nine games, with an 87-80 loss at No. 9 Baylor.
"We're in a good place," head coach Matt Insell said Wednesday. "We're not happy about being 0-3. We know we're 0-3, and it's not something we're hiding behind. We hurt ourselves in a lot of those games. We have to get better as a team, and if we do that, the wins will come.
'We are still as confident as we were before we started SEC play. We're going to play our game. We're going to do what we do. We're going to go out there and get better executing and show some more toughness defensively, and that's the thing I'm asking them to do."
2. Newly Ranked Commodores Look To Continue Momentum
Vanderbilt's No. 24 ranking in this week's Associated Press poll marks the Commodores' first appearance in the poll since Nov. 19, 2012. The Commodores have won 11 of their last 12 games, including a 74-63 upset win over No. 8 Tennessee.
The Commodores are third in the SEC in scoring offense (79.2 ppg) and shoot the ball exceptionally well, leading the SEC in 3-point field goal percentage (41.6%) and ranking second in field goal percentage (48.1%).
"Vanderbilt has a great team and coming off a great win," Insell said Wednesday. "They're a very fundamental team and running their stuff, and that's what makes them really good. In their offensive sets, Vanderbilt is as good as any team in the league or any team in the country, in terms of executing what they want to execute.
"They have the right people taking the shots that they want to take. You don't see a lot of deviating outside of what they're doing offensively. That presents a big challenge because they run so much stuff that you have to worry about guarding. That's tough for you defensively."
3. McFarland-Lister Point Guard Battle
Vanderbilt head coach Melanie Balcomb credited the play of her two seniors, Christina Foggie and Jasmine Lister, for the Commodores success this season. Foggie leads the team in scoring (18.8 ppg), followed by Lister (16.3 ppg), who was recently named SEC Player of the Week. Lister also leads the SEC in minutes played (35.2 mpg).
Lister runs the point for the Commodores, and for the Rebels, senior point guard Valencia McFarland was recently named to the Nancy Lieberman Watch List, which is given to the nation's top point guard. McFarland is second on the team in scoring (15.0 ppg) behind junior forward Tia Faleru (16.2 ppg). She is also second in the SEC in assists (6.2 apg) and ninth in steals (2.0 spg).
"Jasmine Lister is one of the best guards in the league," Insell said. "She brings toughness, and she's one of the toughest kids in the league, in terms of playing through a lot of adversity at times. When things are going good or when things are going bad, she always finds a way to make a play, like she did against Tennessee. Her toughness on the floor shows in the rest of the players who play with her. I have a lot of respect for her game, and I'm looking forward to the challenge of having to play against her tomorrow night."


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Remarks by the Attorney General Eric Holder: Shelby v. Holder - Department of Justice
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Every American citizen must have an equal right to vote. There is no reason which can excuse the denial of that right. There is no duty which weighs more heavily on us than the duty we have to ensure that right... The command of the Constitution is plain. There is no moral issue. It is wrong—deadly wrong—to deny any of your fellow Americans the right to vote in this country. There is no issue of States rights or National rights. There is only the struggle for human rights.
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Free-agent quarterback Tim Tebow spoke at an event in Michigan on Thursday night. But he didn't talk about the thing that everyone wants to hear: His football future.
According to Jeff Parrott of the Associated Press, Tebow gave the keynote address to roughly 3,000 attendees at the Economic Club of Southwest Michigan's annual speaker series. Booked last year when he was gainfully employed as an NFL player, Tebow said nothing during the hour-long lecture about his plans, and he declined to answer questions from the media after the event.
He said little about his NFL experiences, and he added only this regarding the next step: "I don't know what the future holds, but at the end of the day I know who holds my future."
Actually, 32 NFL teams hold his future. And none seem to have any interest in acquiring his rights.


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Those who actually read this blog, have probably noticed that my posts get less and less frequent. I am working on trying to change that so that I can keep you all up-to-date on what's going on in the LA farm community.
But, for now, I will just direct you to a post I did for my Care2 Healthy Living page. Since it is summer, a great way to relax and have fun, and to support our small farmers is by visiting a farm or farm trails. And, since we live in California, we have plenty to choose from, nearly 30 of them from San Diego all the way north to Gold Country.
Although I included the link in the post, here it is again for my CA peeps. You can find a farm trail, an individual farm, and other agri-tourism sites at UC Davis'
California Agricultural Tourism Database.
Get out and support our small farmers! If you aren't going away, why not visit one of my local favorites, Forneris Farms in the San Fernando Valley. Their farm stand is now open and they have sweet corn and tomatoes and plenty of other farm fresh produce.


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Adapt industry-leading disaster recovery policies to meet your exact needs.
Support varied workload demands while leveraging the cost savings of tape.
"Oracle StorageTek VSM 7 is a further proof point of the Oracle 'chip to click' technology stack, deployed either seamlessly on premises or in Oracle Cloud." (4:56)
"Oracle VSM 7 has brought mainframe users into the cloud age. For the first time ever, mainframes can get the same hybrid cloud storage advantages as open systems users for data protection and archiving, but even more importantly, direct access both locally and in the Oracle cloud."
"With its VSM 7 Oracle is bringing mainframe-caliber data protection to heterogeneous systems users. Its native tiering to the Oracle Public Cloud's storage and archive services will no doubt extend the market potential. Furthermore, the enterprise-caliber Oracle Public Cloud adds a compelling and affordable storage alternative for mainframe customers."
"Oracle is offering the IBM z mainframe ecosystem an "edge" device front-end strategy to the Oracle Storage Cloud. The VSM 7 solution offers high- performance local copy well integrated with very low-cost cloud storage. This represents a marked change for CIOs who can now leverage the consumption economics of the cloud for their mainframe-class data."
"As enterprises transition to cloud to enable next-generation applications that create exabytes of data, storage becomes mission-critical. Many next-generation application use cases stand or fall with the TCO, availability and flexibility of storage. Data gravity is another key consideration for CxOs facing storage problems. Combined with statutory data-residency challenges, the flexibility to be able to expand storage both on premises and in the cloud is very important. Being able to extend and utilize existing investments in on-premises architecture with modern storage offerings is highly desired, as large bulk investments of combinations of compute and storage on-premise are less desirable going forward."


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Tech Rugby Club Second in Premier N.M. Tournament
Pygmies Nudged by Men's Team in Collegiate Final
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. October 21, 2009 -- The New Mexico Tech Rugby Club overcame four opponents in the 40th annual High Desert Classic in Albuquerque before bowing to the Clovis Nomads in Sunday's collegiate division championship match, 13-7. The Pygmies fell just short in their second comeback rally of the day after defeating New Mexico State University 12-10 in a collegiate semifinal nail-biter. The Nomads were competing in the nine-team collegiate division by virtue of their first-year status in the Rio Grande Rugby Union.
|New Mexico Tech co-captain Bart Hegarty charges the Clovis try line during his team's 13-7 loss in the championship match of the 40th annual High Desert Classic in Albuquerque on Sunday. Hegarty was stopped short but teammate Nick Aldape scored seconds later. Photos by Dave Wheelock
It was Tech's first foray back into the traditional 15-man version of rugby since winning five matches and the championship of the Northern Arizona Tens Tournament in Flagstaff on October 3 and 4. The Pygmies are scheduled to host the Tech alumni team, The Ancestors, at 4:30 p.m. Friday in the traditional kickoff of New Mexico Tech's 49ers celebration.
Denver Black Ice clobbered the Atomic Sisters of Albuquerque 60-6 to win the 13-team women's championship while Glendale, Colo., beat the University of New Mexico 40-8 for the eight-team men's premier division title.
The Pygmies overwhelmed the Adams State College Grizzlies 36-7 in their opener Saturday morning on the strength of six five-point tries by their talented backs.
Powerful center Nick Aldape and fleet-footed wing James Fallt each touched down twice while head captain Jay Herrera and utility back Dustin Webb also contributed a try each. Herrera connected on three of six two-point conversion kicks.
The familiar Pygmy pattern of scoring was in effect in an early afternoon pool match against the Vatos Rugby Club of Las Vegas, N.M. With their eight forwards winning the lion's share of ball possession, Tech's skilled backs took full advantage of frequent running opportunities. Aldape, Webb, and wing Mason Timm reaped two tries apiece, and fullback Isaiah Sanchez chipped in one. Herrera kicked three conversions and Dustin Webb added two to complete Tech's 45-12 win.
History was made as Mexico Tech squared off against their first-ever Mexican opponent, Chihuahua Rugby Club, in the Saturday nightcap. Tech led 12-0 at halftime on tries by Aldape and Sanchez as the southerners put up stiff resistance, but the dam burst in the second half, as Matt Kretz and Graham Payne became Tech's first forwards to score, joined by Herrera with two more hustling tries. Herrera was two-for-six on conversion kicks.
|New Mexico Tech freshman Enrique Koerdell is tackled by a Clovis defender after making a break Sunday in the championship match of the High Desert Classic in Albuquerque. The Nomads edged the Pygmies 13 to 7.
Sunday morning the bruised-but-game Pygmies staged a dramatic 12-10 win over New Mexico State University in semifinal play. The Chiles led 10-nil at the half on a converted try and a penalty goal kick by massive forward Chad Thompson. Tech clawed back midway through the second half when center Royce Beaudry crashed over the line after a penalty. State paid the ultimate price for indiscipline when they were whistled for an infraction 25 meters from their own line with time winding down. Again Tech ran the penalty, and Dustin Webb scored a sensational try to set up Herrera's winning two-point conversion kick.
In the championship match Clovis fielded a stronger team than that nipped by New Mexico Tech 17-15 in Socorro on September 12. As they had against New Mexico State, the Pygmies struggled for ball possession in scrums and lineouts, yet defended strongly. By halftime Nomads flyhalf Andrew North had thundered two penalty kicks through the uprights for a 6-0 lead, and a strong run early in the second half by Clovis number eight Dean Richards stretched the Nomads' advantage to 13-0.
Working hard beneath a blazing October sun, Tech finally worked the ball within range with less than 10 minutes remaining. Several battering runs were repelled by the Nomads, until finally Nick Aldape slithered over the try line with a couple of teammates in close support. Herrera's successful conversion made it 13-7. Suddenly Tech was within one converted try of another shocking comeback. The Pygmies almost pulled off the upset when lock Graham Payne shot through a gap, but his difficult pass to Isaiah Sanchez traveled forward, and the Nomads breathed a sigh of relief a minute later when the final whistle blew.
By Dave Wheelock/Tech Rugby Director


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AMHERST, Mass., April 16 (UPI) -- A Harvard study used to justify fiscal austerity in government was flawed by mathematical and software errors, University of Massachusetts researchers said.
The Harvard study -- by economists Ken Rogoff and Carmen Reinhart -- postulated a debt-to-gross domestic product ratio above 90 percent is detrimental to the health of an economy.
The Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday Rogoff and Reinhart came up with the 90 percent threshold in a research paper in 2010 that became the basis of a book titled "This Time Is Different: Eight Centuries of Financial Folly."
The U Mass study says Rogoff and Reinhart erroneously tossed out three sample countries whose data would have taken some of the punch out of the claim, and came up with a formula for minimizing growth rates for some countries where the debt to GDP ratio was not favorable to their claim. The U Mass study asserts Rogoff and Reinhart failed to include the ratios of five countries in their final analysis, which would have made the average growth rate in their headline theory 2.2 percent, rather than minus 0.1 percent.
The U Mass researchers said if calculations had been carried out properly, it would show current debt-to-GDP ratios have a more moderate fiscal effect.
Rogoff and Reinhart, while not responding directly to the U Mass study, said Tuesday it found lower economic growth in high-public debt economies, the Times reported.
Several European governments have adopted austerity measures to replace strategies of economic stimulus, based on a fear that a high debt-to-GDP ratio cripples growth. The Rogoff-Reinhart study has been used by many proponents of austerity -- including U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. -- to bolster the argument for deep federal spending cuts.


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The legal team of Chelsea Manning, the former Army private-turned-Wikileaks whistleblower who was sentenced to 35 years in prison (as Bradley Manning), is currently negotiating what kinds of access she'll have to hormone therapy in Fort Leavenworth, the all-men's prison she's been assigned to.
While she's not interested in pursuing sex reassignment surgery at the moment, she's seeking access to high-estrogen therapy to keep her "comfortable in her own skin" while in prison, according to The Atlantic. If her request is granted, Manning intends to pay for the treatment herself. (Shades of Orange is The New Black, anybody?)
Much of the hubbub surrounding Manning's announcement to live as a woman was due to the timing — because it was right as her case hit the stands, people have thought that it was a gambit for sympathy. (In fact, chat logs from 2010 reveal that Manning had been considering a sex change for some time.) Another notable factor in the case has been the often-thoughtless press response (e.g. persisting to refer to her as "him," something CNN claims is necessary until she undergoes hormone therapy or a sex change procedure.
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