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Wet a line during Free Fishing Days
As part of this year's National Fishing Week festivities, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission has designated June 5-6 as Free Fishing Days in Oklahoma.
For those two days, anyone may fish in Oklahoma without having to purchase a fishing license. Oklahoma was the first state to adopt Free Fishing Days in 1988 as a way to honor the state's fishing tradition, as well as to promote the sport of fishing, said Barry Bolton, assistant chief of fisheries for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. Since then, the program has established itself as an event through which countless youngsters and newcomers have discovered the joys of fishing.
"Fishing is one of the most popular forms of recreation in our state, and Free Fishing Days is a way for us to honor Oklahoma's rich fishing heritage," Bolton said. "We have many places that can provide a lifetime of exciting memories for anglers young and old, and we hope experienced anglers take this opportunity to introduce a child or a newcomer to this rewarding, enjoyable pastime."
Oklahoma is home to more than 900,000 anglers who spend $491 million fishing in this state alone, Bolton added. They generate nearly $1 billion in economic impact, which supports nearly 15,000 jobs.
"It's safe to say that fishing is an important economic force not only in Oklahoma, but throughout America," Bolton said. "The Department has a commitment to maintain the quantity and quality of fishing opportunities in Oklahoma, and it's our goal to make sure that every generation of Oklahomans have access to those opportunities."
As part of its Aquatic Resources Education Program, the Department conducts a number of free fishing clinics around the state each year. In 1998, more than 16,000 Oklahomans participated in the clinics, including many who had previously never been exposed to fishing. The clinics are the backbone of the program in which participants learn the basic skills required to fish successfully. They also learn about fisheries management and conservation, and most get to fish during the clinics.
Get started now For lifetime of fishing
According to the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), more than 90 percent of today's anglers started fishing before they turned 18.
Furthermore, research says that if a boy or girl isn't introduced to fishing by the time he or she is 13, chances are they will never take up the sport.
As schedules get more hectic and people continue to move to the cities, the opportunity to introduce youngsters to the sport of fishing gets increasingly difficult. Therefore, many youngsters are denied the opportunity to participate in a sport that offers a lifetime of fun that can impart and enhance the values of sportsmanship, responsibility, relaxation, patience and concern for the outdoors.
In his 1988 book, An Outdoor Journal, former president Jimmy Carter wrote, "The most vivid and pleasant memories of my childhood are of those times when Daddy and I were able to fish and hunt together, or ride along in a pickup truck talking about it."
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Aquatic Resources Education Program (AREP) annually teaches more than 16,000 kids the sport of fishing, said Josh Cussimanio, Aquatic Resources Education coordinator for the Wildlife Department. Through this popular program, Department employees and volunteers teach youngsters the basics of fishing, such as knot tying, fish identification and casting skills, as well as aquatic resources conservation.
"Many kids who were exposed to fishing through the Aquatic Resources Education Program have developed a genuine love of fishing that will last a lifetime," Cussimanio said. "Even if participants in the program don't become avid anglers, the things we teach them give them a greater understanding of the aquatic world and the needs of our state's aquatic resources, which in turn gives them a better understanding of the world around them."
If you have or know of a child that you would like to introduce to the
sport, AREP has these tips to offer:
* Have fun. Don't worry too much about technique. Share the proper, safe way to cast a rod and reel. Save the fancy stuff for later.
* Keep it simple. You don't need fancy equipment. You don't need a boat. Fishing from a dock or shore will do just fine.
* Use reliable equipment. Good fishing equipment is important to ensure everyone has a successful trip. If you are going to buy a rod and reel for a child, spend a little extra for a quality spin-cast rig (good equipment costs only about $20). The little "cartoon character" rods are more frustrating for both you and the child in the long run.
* Keep it short. Kids have short attention spans, so don't force a child to fish for hours. Sometimes a child will be happy fishing for 15 minutes and then playing with the worms for an hour.
* Quick success. With youngsters, a little success early on will hook them for a lifetime. Find a spot where you are sure to catch fish. Remember, kids don't care about size or species, but they do like to catch fish, even little ones.
* Use live bait. Leave the expensive lures at home. Hooks and bobbers are a kid's best bet. Sometimes digging for earthworms in the garden or catching grasshoppers or crickets can be the most fun in a child's outing.
* Don't intimidate. If a child catches a fish, don't force him or her to take it off the hook, or to touch the fish. Do it for them.
* Safety first. The most important thing you can teach a kid on his or her first outing is the importance of safety. Water needs to be respected. Wear life jackets. Make sure no one or thing is in the way to be hooked when casting.
* Time is precious. Spending time with your child is the most important part of a child's fishing trip. Your time is the most valuable possession to a child.
For more information about the Department's Aquatic Resources Education program or for information on volunteering, call Josh Cussimanio at (405) 521-4603.
Outdoor Oklahoma now available
If you're looking for this summer's best bets for outdoor recreation, you can find them in the May/June issue of Outdoor Oklahoma.
Devoted entirely to the conservation, management and enjoyment of Oklahoma's natural resources, Outdoor Oklahoma is the official publication of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. The award-winning magazine is famous for its photography, as well as for its insightful features on Oklahoma's wildlife, fisheries and sporting opportunities.
In the May/June issue, you'll learn all about Oklahoma's premier destination for trophy striped bass in "Eye of the Tiger." This feature takes an in-depth look at striper fishing on the lower Illinois River, complete with tips and tactics on battling the biggest stripers in the state on one of our most scenic waterways.
For wildlife watchers, "Oklahoma's Flying Hammerheads" spotlights the major woodpecker species found in Oklahoma. This feature explains how woodpeckers smack their heads against solid objects without injury while describing the benefits they provide by eating a wide range of insects. You'll also learn how to attract woodpeckers to your backyard birdfeeders.
A sidebar examines the condition of Oklahoma's populations of endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers, which inhabit the McCurtain County Wilderness Area. You'll also learn how to prevent woodpeckers from "drumming" on your house.
Before you get too handy with your shovel or hoe this summer, you'll want to read the "Watchable Wildlife" feature, which takes a close look at the copperhead. You might be surprised at how helpful this reptile can be at keeping rodent populations under control near your home.
"To Cast A Line" takes an introspective look at the art of fishing and explores the many reasons why people fish while honoring the timeless tradition of fishing.
Anyone who's interested in Oklahoma's prairie heritage will enjoy, "Fighting for a Prairie Icon." This article examines the plight of the lesser prairie chicken in Oklahoma while describing the efforts of a multi-state task force to preserve these colorful and fascinating birds.
If you're already thinking about fall hunting, you'll love this issue's "Getting Started," feature, which tells you everything you need to know about muzzleloader hunting. A related article provides a list of our state's best places to enjoy some fantastic black powder hunting next autumn.
As always, the "Off the Beaten Path" section offers handy tips and other valuable information for hunters, anglers and other wildlife enthusiasts.
Outdoor Oklahoma is available on newsstands, or by sending $4 to Outdoor Oklahoma, 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City OK 73105. Subscriptions to the bi-monthly magazine are $10 per year, $18 for two years and $25 for three years. Order by calling 1-800-777-0019.
Public opinion counts in Fort Supply study
A 16-year study conducted at Fort Supply Reservoir has reinforced the belief that fisheries management is most effective when applied at the local level.
The study, which started in 1983 and ended Feb. 28, 1999, documents an effort by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's fisheries division to improve the crappie population at Fort Supply. Though known for producing large numbers of small crappie, the lake had a shortage of large, older fish, said Jeff Boxrucker, a Department fisheries biologist who headed the study. To diversify the structure of the lake's crappie population, the Department in 1990 instituted a 10-inch minimum length limit on crappie, as well as a daily harvest limit of 15 crappie.
The strategy worked as far as helping the lake produce bigger crappie, Boxrucker added, but the limits proved very unpopular with local anglers. Many stopped fishing the lake altogether, which was an undesired and unexpected side affect. After considering public input and examining the effects of the limit, the fisheries division removed the limits in 1996.
"From a biological standpoint, we saw some improvements in the crappie population at Fort Supply, but socially, the regulations were unacceptable," Boxrucker explained. The fishermen didn't like it, and so a lot of them quit fishing. Biology is not all we have to concern ourselves with when we make management decisions because, after all, we do manage fisheries for public benefit."
One reason anglers didn't support the regulations is because of the limited number of fishing opportunities in northwest Oklahoma. Fishing lakes are relatively scarce in that part of the state, and anglers were already satisfied with -------Fort Supply's crappie fishery. They didn't feel it needed improvement, and they had few options for fishing elsewhere.
"What the people in western Oklahoma told me is that they don't have other lakes they can go to," Boxrucker said, "so if they don't like a length limit, they can't just go to another lake. On the other hand, we've got four lakes in eastern Oklahoma with length limits, and people there just love them. People in different parts of the state have different desires, that's all."
Department dedicates Hackberry Flat
Under a bright southwest Oklahoma sky, more than 100 wildlife enthusiasts and dignitaries gathered May 7 for the dedication of Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area.
The event celebrated the restoration of the legendary Hackberry Flat wetland, one of Oklahoma's greatest natural treasures. Located about seven miles southeast of Frederick, Hackberry Flat contains 7,120 acres of crucial habitat for migratory waterfowl, shorebirds and a variety of other wildlife. It is considered one of the most important wetland areas on the Central Flyway, and its restoration is seen as one of Oklahoma's greatest conservation triumphs of the decade.
Hackberry Flat is extremely important not only to wildlife, but also to the people of Oklahoma," said Richard Hatcher, chief of wildlife for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "To see it in its natural condition is the culmination of countless hours of hard work and planning, but none of it would have been possible without the help of our many partners who donated time, labor, equipment and financial resources to bring this dream to fruition. This truly is a tribute to the dedication and commitment of the people who made it happen."
The state's largest depressional wetland, Hackberry Flat was drained in the early part of the century by locals who dug a massive ditch that was four miles long, 40 feet across and nearly 20 feet deep. However, the low spots still held water when it rained, which made farming very difficult on Hackberry Flat.
In 1993, the Department purchased the property from 30 willing sellers. With the help of its partners, the Department built nearly 40 miles of levees and ditches to form a honeycomb of large ponds, or cells, that allow managers to flood any part of the area according to the needs of migrating waterfowl.
To supply water to the area, the City of Frederick donated its water allotment from Tom Steed Reservoir to the project. The Department built a 17-mile pipeline connecting Hackberry Flat to Tom Steed Reservoir, assuring a dependable water supply.
The festivities began as dignitaries opened the valve to begin releasing water onto the area. After a tour of the area, visitors and dignitaries gathered at Observation Hill for the dedication ceremony. Featured speakers included William Crawford, chairman of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission; Greg Duffy, director of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Julius Wall, president of Ducks Unlimited, Bob Misso, national wetlands coordinator for Natural Resources Conservation Service, Keith Bailey, president and CEO of the Williams Companies, Inc., and Lieutenant Governor Mary Fallin. Jameson Parker, an actor best known as the co-star of the series, Simon & Simon, was the master of ceremonies.
Already a prime dove hunting area, Hackberry Flat is expected to become the premier duck hunting destination in southwest Oklahoma. It will also allow wildlife enthusiasts unlimited opportunities to view a variety of shorebirds and other animal species.
Students save cans for "horny toad"
During the 1998-99 school year, Oklahoma students recycled more than 3,000 pounds of aluminum cans to raise money for the rare Texas horned lizard. Their efforts were part of the statewide "Cans 4 Critters" contest sponsored by the Oklahoma Wildlife Diversity Program.
"More than 1,000 youngsters participated in this year's contest, raising nearly $900 for Texas horned lizards, said Jeremy Garrett, information specialist for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "We're very impressed with the efforts that these students put into the contest. They recycled 3,082 pounds of aluminum cans."
Now completing its fifth year, "Cans 4 Critters" is a statewide contest allowing Oklahoma youth to participate in wildlife conservation efforts by recycling aluminum cans and donating the proceeds to the Wildlife Diversity Program, Garrett added. This program does not receive state appropriations. Instead, it is funded primarily by contributions through the state income tax check-off, sales of Wildlife Conservation License Plates and direct donations.
"As in the past, we intend to use Cans 4 Critters donations to fund a research project on Texas horned lizards," Garrett said. "Past projects have experimented with tracking methods to determine the microhabitat used by horny toads. We hope to learn more specifically what type of habitats the lizards use, so that we can give concerned Oklahomans ideas on how to improve their properties for horned lizards.
"We also continue to receive many responses to a Texas horned lizard survey produced three years ago with Cans 4 Critters donations," Garrett added. "This is helping us to learn where horny toads still exist in Oklahoma and what their population size is."
Each group collecting Cans 4 Critters received a certificate of appreciation. Group members also received a wildlife poster for every five pounds of cans they saved. Groups received several awards in the contest, including those for greatest dollar contributions and highest average pounds collected.
Sooner Elementary Sixth Grade of Moore (taught by Ray Neff) took first place for contributing the most money. They raised $210 for 573 pounds of aluminum. The Garfield County 4-H Wildlife Club (leaders Jim Rhodes and Gay Simpson) contributed $151.50 for 606 pounds, and Wanette Fourth Grade (taught by Sharon Gray) donated $74 for 309 pounds.
Taking first place for the greatest average pounds collected was the Garfield County 4-H Wildlife Club, which averaged 43.2 pounds per member. The Wellston 4-H Club (led by Tucker McConnell) posted a 21.9 pound-per-member average, and the students of Sooner Elementary Sixth Grade of Moore each collected 21.2 pounds of aluminum.
"We certainly appreciate the effort that each of the participants put into this year's Cans 4 Critters contest," Garrett said. "Over the past four years, more than $8,500 has been raised for wildlife conservation efforts from 12 tons of recycled aluminum."
Groups can begin saving cans now to participate in next year's Cans 4 Critters contest, which has an Earthday, April 22 deadline. For an application to participate, write to Cans 4 Critters, Wildlife Diversity Program, 1801 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK 73105, or call 405/521-4616.
Squirrel season a great hunting opportunity
Turkey season has ended across Oklahoma, but there's no reason to mourn. Some of the state's finest hunting is now under way with the opening of squirrel season.
Running May 15 through Jan. 31, squirrel season is the longest continuous hunting season available to Oklahoma hunters.
Known by oldtimers as "Mulberry Squirrel Season," springtime squirrel hunting enjoys a long, colorful tradition in Oklahoma. For many, it offers an excellent reason to spend the remainder of spring in the woods, but it's also a great time to introduce youngsters to the sport of hunting. The action is fast-paced and the weather is comfortable, so there's no problem with youngsters getting bored.
"This is a great spring for squirrel hunting," said Alan Peoples, assistant chief of wildlife for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "We've got a good mulberry crop this year in many parts of the state, so we've got plenty of squirrels and plenty of places to hunt them. If someone is looking for the perfect chance to take a kid hunting, squirrel season fits the bill."
Once the backbone of Oklahoma's hunting culture, squirrel hunting has taken a back seat in recent years to more glamorous game such as deer and turkey, but it still offers plenty of excitement, even for veteran hunters. Best of all, squirrels are abundant on many of the Department's wildlife management areas, so finding a place to hunt is easy, and there's very little competition.
"Squirrel hunting isn't heavily publicized, but it's still very popular in Oklahoma," Peoples said. "Many people hunt squirrels on their own property, so our wildlife management areas don't get much squirrel hunting pressure, especially in the springtime. This is one of the prettiest and most pleasant times of the year, so you couldn't pick a better time to enjoy our public hunting areas."
To hunt squirrels in Oklahoma, all you need is a resident or non-resident hunting license. Hunters younger than age 16 can hunt squirrels without a license.
Selecting a firearm is a matter of personal preference. A shotgun will take game more dependably, but many hunters enjoy the challenge of hunting squirrels with a .22-caliber rifle, or better yet, a .22-caliber pistol. An even greater challenge is hunting squirrels with a small-caliber muzzleloader.
No matter what you use, it all adds up to a summer's worth of tasty squirrel suppers.
OKC Chapter of QU helps Packsaddle study
Since 1991, the Packsaddle Quail Research Project has become recognized as the nation's most comprehensive quail research program.
Conducted by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, the Packsaddle study has generated volumes of valuable information that has revolutionized the science of quail management. In doing so, it has also directed national recognition upon the efforts of the Wildlife Department, which is regarded as one of the nation's most progressive state wildlife management agencies.
Of course, projects like the Packsaddle study wouldn't be possible without the partnerships that are so crucial to the Department's operations, said Steve DeMaso, upland game biologist for the Wildlife Department. Through these partnerships, the Department receives manpower, equipment and funding from donations and gifts.
One such partner is the Oklahoma City Chapter of Quail Unlimited, which recently donated $5,000 for the Packsaddle study. Since 1991, DeMaso said, the Oklahoma City Chapter of QU has donated nearly $45,000 toward the Packsaddle Study. These donations have been used to purchase research vehicles, radio telemetry equipment, a computer and to fund the employment of a research technician.
The involvement of groups such as Quail Unlimited helps increase the public's stock in the upland game program, DeMaso explained, creating a much broader band of support than would be otherwise possible.
"This project wouldn't have been possible without the support of partners such as Quail Unlimited," DeMaso said. "The Oklahoma City Chapter of QU has been a strong supporter of the Packsaddle Research Project ever since it began in 1991, and members of the Oklahoma City Chapter can be proud to have contributed to the public's knowledge and awareness of Oklahoma's favorite game bird."
Quail Unlimited is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of America's quail resources. For more information on Quail Unlimited and its activities, contact James Dietsch at (405) 478-7245.
Shoot for Conservation a boon for wildlife
Oklahoma's wildlife got a helping hand recently from a host of friends at the first Quail Unlimited-ODWC Celebrity Shoot for Conservation.
Sponsored by the Oklahoma State Council of Quail Unlimited, the event was held May 8 at Silverleaf Shotgun Sports near Guthrie. Nearly 50 shooters participated, including celebrities like television personality Tim Hartman, former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Cale Gundy and Greg Duffy, director of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
"Everybody had a wonderful time, and the facilities were just outstanding," said Alan Peoples, assistant chief of the Department's Wildlife Division. "The important thing is that it raised awareness of the Department's efforts in managing our state's wildlife resources. It set a great foundation for future events, and we're looking forward to having it again next year."
Winners included Director Duffy in the Class AA Celebrity, while Terry Cheek and Gary Stambaugh shared honors for the Class A division. Ray Gundy won Class B, and Rick Brown won Class C.
After the shoot, participants enjoyed barbecue from Bob's Barbecue of Ada. A silent auction was also held, and participants also won valuable door prizes.
Commission briefed on Senate Bill 199
At its regular May meeting, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission received an update on the status of Senate Bill 199 from Director Greg Duffy.
After being debated in the Oklahoma Senate and House of Representatives, Senate Bill 199 is currently under consideration in the General Conference Committee on Appropriations, Duffy explained. It enjoys broad support in the House of Representatives, he added, but it's future is still uncertain. Still, there's still plenty of room for optimism.
"Senate Bill 199 has changed complexion several times, but it is still very much alive," Duffy said. "We believe a well-funded Wildlife Department would encourage more people to use our state's natural resources, and that would stimulate an increase in overall tax revenues. Therefore, we believe it is in the state's best interest to support a stronger Wildlife Department."
In other business, the Commission voted to adopt June 5-6 as Free Fishing Days in Oklahoma. During this time, anybody may fish in Oklahoma without having to purchase a fishing license. The purpose of the event is to celebrate the importance of fishing in Oklahoma and to encourage experienced anglers to introduce youngsters or newcomers to the sport.
Also, the Department accepted a $5,000 donation from the Oklahoma City Chapter of Quail Unlimited to be used for the Packsaddle Quail Research Project. The Oklahoma City Chapter of QU has made this donation annually for several years, said Richard Hatcher, chief of the Department's Wildlife Division, and it has been instrumental in funding portions of the nationally acclaimed Packsaddle study.
In addition, the Commission heard a marketing proposal from Robert Taylor, the Department's fiscal services coordinator, concerning a service by Bass Pro Shops, the Department's 1-800 Instant License provider, to offer hunting and fishing license renewals by phone. Under the plan, Taylor explained, the provider would notify license holders about the impending expiration of their hunting and fishing licenses, and that they could renew their licenses by phone for an additional charge of $2.95.
This would make it easier for sportsmen to renew their licenses, Taylor explained, which could ultimately increase license sales. The instant transfer of data to the Department would also make it easier for law enforcement officers to verify whether sportsmen had indeed renewed their licenses before going afield.
The provider would be prohibited from using the Department's list of license holders for any other purpose, Taylor emphasized.
The Commission voted to accept the arrangement in principle and to vote on specific wording of a formal arrangement when details were finalized.
Also, the Commission recognized Carey Head, proprietor of Head Country Barbecue, and Ed Joullian, owner of Red Rock Ranch, for their generous support of the Department's "Women In The Outdoors" program. Bill Spires accepted the award for Joullian. The Department conducts the program in partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation. Oklahoma was the first state to offer the program, said Director Duffy, and thanks to the assistance of volunteers like Ed Joullian and Carey Head, it was a popular success.
In a personnel-related item, the Commission recognized Department employees Albert "Chub" Anderson and Brandon Lehrman for their work in repairing the dam at Lake Hall in Harmon County. Anderson is the Department's Lake Maintenance Supervisor, and Lehrman is a Department game warden stationed in Harmon County. Working together, Anderson and Lehrman repaired the structure at a minimum cost to the Department.
To commemorate Zebco's 50th anniversary, the Commission's will hold its next meeting Monday June 7 at 9 a.m. at Zebco's corporate office in Tulsa.
SB-199 enters New phase
After a remarkable journey through the Oklahoma Legislature, Senate Bill 199 has entered its most critical stage.
Amended and passed by the Oklahoma House of Representatives last month, SB-199 is currently assigned to the General Conference Committee on Appropriations, where members of both houses are working to forge a compromise.
"Senate Bill 199 has changed complexion several times, but it is still very much alive," Duffy said. "We believe a well-funded Wildlife Department would encourage more people to use our state's natural resources, and that would stimulate an increase in overall tax revenues. Therefore, we believe it is in the state's best interest to support a stronger Wildlife Department."
Designed to provide a dependable source of funding for the Wildlife Department, Senate Bill 199 would alleviate many of the Department's financial concerns by reallocating a portion of the state sales tax already paid by sportsmen on hunting and fishing equipment. Under the current provisions of SB-199, the Department would receive 10 percent of that portion of the state sales tax for the first year. The percentage would increase to a cap of 25 percent after four years.
Currently, SB-199 enjoys a resounding majority of support in the House of Representatives, Duffy said, with 70 legislators having signed on as co-authors.
Currently, the Department receives no appropriations from the Legislature. Instead, its funds are generated by the sales of hunting and fishing licenses. It also receives matching funds from the federal Sport Fish Restoration Fund and the Wildlife Restoration Fund. However, hunting and fishing license sales are affected by many variables, and those revenues are becoming increasingly unable to keep pace with the rising costs of the Department's operations.
Without a dependable source of revenue, the Department will be forced to reduce costs by eliminating some services and programs. To reduce maintenance costs, the Department will be forced to close roads on state-owned wildlife management areas, and also reduce the number of food plots on WMAs. Already under a hiring freeze, the Department will also be unable to fill a number of key positions.
New bass and quail plates hit the road
Even if your hunting or fishing trip isn't successful, you can always bring a trophy home with the new largemouth bass and bobwhite quail license plates. Both of these Wildlife Conservation License Plates show your support for Oklahoma's wildlife and provide funds for much-needed conservation projects.
These special tags join the current white-tailed deer and scissor-tailed flycatcher plates. They cost an extra $25 annually, of which $20 is dedicated to state conservation efforts. You can select either a pre-numbered or a personalized tag, although personalized plates can take 2-3 months to receive. Plates also are good one year from the date you receive them and serve as the regular tag on the rear of your vehicle.
To apply for any of the Wildlife Conservation license plates, visit your local tag agency for an application, or call the Wildlife Department at 405/521-4616.


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be titled: "Decision 2004: A View from the Right."
Goldberg, 31, is known for his wit and critiques of politics, the media
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He is a former television producer, including the PBS series Think
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(NNPA)—Most payday borrowers use the small-dollar loans to cover ordinary living expenses instead of occasional or unexpected emergencies, according to a new research report by Pew Charitable Trusts.
Who Borrows, Where They Borrow and Why, the first in a series of payday lending reports by Pew, also found that 81 percent of those who have used a storefront payday loan would cut back on expenses if the high-cost loans were not available.
Payday alternatives preferred by consumers included credit unions (44 percent), credit cards (37 percent) or an employer loan (17 percent). Among first-time borrowers, 69 percent used a payday loan for recurring expenses such as utilities, credit cards, housing or food.
Although most payday borrowers are White, female and aged 25-44, African-Americans and four other groups are the most frequent payday borrowers: renters, consumers earning less than $40,000 annually and those who are either separated or divorced.
Additional Pew findings showed:
Twelve million Americans used a storefront or online payday loan in 2010, the most recent year for which substantial data is available;
The average borrower is indebted about five months of the year; and
On average, a borrower takes out eight loans and spends $520 on interest.
"In states that restrict storefront lending, 95 percent of would-be borrowers have elected not to use payday loans at all. Just 5 percent went online or elsewhere," said Nick Bourke, project director for Pew's Safe Small Dollar Loan Research Project.
Earlier payday research by the Center for Responsible Lending found that communities of color are frequently areas where payday stores are clustered. Further, states with the highest number of payday stores per 10,000 residents also had significant African-American populations. Those states are: Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, South Carolina and Tennessee.
A 2011 report by the Center for Responsible Lending found that payday loan customers remain indebted double the time that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation recommends. Payday Loans, Inc.: Short on Credit, Long on Debt verified how the typical two-week small-dollar loan becomes a deepening pit of debt lasting on average 212 days in the first year of borrowing and growing to 372 days in the succeeding year.
Yet according to FDIC guidance, no payday borrower should be indebted for more than 90 days in any 12 month period.
According to CRL, much of the problem with fully retiring payday debt is because of the industry requirement that borrowers pay the entire loan within the next paycheck. For most borrowers, this specific loan term denies them the ability to financially manage the rest of their lives.
In response to these and other payday findings, Rev. DeForest Soaries Jr., author of dfree: Breaking Free from Financial Slavery, said, "Reputable businesses build their loyal clientele by offering value-priced products and services. Customers choose to return to these businesses. But payday lenders build their repeat business by trapping borrowers into a cycle of crippling debt with triple digit interest rates and fees."
Soaries recently launched a Web-based community, www.billiondollarpaydown.com, where participants will learn how to set debt reduction goals and get ahead financially. The campaign goal is to assist 150,000 individuals and 1,000 organizations to pay down $1 billion of consumer debt by registering at least 150,000 consumers and 1,000 organizations.
The curriculum includes a workbook, trainers' guide, activities and evaluation tools to help participants become financially self-sufficient. As a financial safeguard, the Challenge Web site does not ask for any account information, nor does it accept payments on its site.
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(Charlene Crowell is a communications manager with the Center for Responsible Lending. She can be reached at: firstname.lastname@example.com.)


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Nor'easter Bears Down On New Jersey With Rain, Snow [POLL]
The Nor'easter is not done with us yet as heavier snow is expected to fall across New Jersey for much of the evening before ending early Saturday morning leaving behind up to a foot of snow in some areas.
Precipitation began as rain for central and southern counties as temperatures climbed above the freezing mark. But the rain/snow line creeped further to the south making for a tough commute for many in central and northern New Jersey .
NJ Transit has cancelled service for the rest of Friday night on the Morris & Essex, Montclair-Boonton and Gladstone lines due to rapidly deteriorating weather conditions. All bus routes north of Interstate 195 are suspended as of 8 p.m.
There was also a lull in the storm with no precipitation falling in many areas to the west and south.
Snowy Friday Night
As the storm continues to intensify, it will bring in cold air and precipitation for everyone with several hours of intense snow falling at a rate of 1-2 inches per hour before ending on Saturday morning according to an advisory from the National Weather Service.
Gov. Chris Christie is urging New Jerseyans to stay off the roads as the nor'easter creates challenging conditions on roadways .
Christie says the state's emergency operation center was activated this morning and that transportation agencies are fully mobilized. He says 3,000 salt trucks "are ready to roll."
Christie is advising residents to "be smart and be careful, and if you can be off the roads that will be even more helpful."
JCP+L says they are well staffed for the storm with 4200 employees standing by including 770 line workers, 500 hazard responders, 480 forestry workers and 600 support personnel according to a press release. JCP+L President Don Lynch in a press conference declared, ""We've made significant improvements since Sandy. We're ready for whatever this storm brings" according to the Daily Record.
The storm will also bring gusty winds of at least 40 MPH inland and 55 MPH along the coast where a Coastal Flood Warning has been issued for the possibility for moderate to major coastal flooding. The most significant impact will be at the sunrise high tide on Saturday morning with 5-7' tides and significant wave action contributing to moderate to major beach erosion.
Brick Township has issued a voluntary evacuation order for areas that are still recovering from Sandy. Residents can park in most township owned parking lots (except the parking lot at the municipal building located at 401 Chambersbridge Road) and any township school parking lot after 4:00 P.M. These lots will be patrolled by police throughout the storm.
How Will The Storm Affect Your Area Of New Jersey Tonight?
A Blizzard Warning is in effect for northeast counties including eastern Bergen, Hudson & Essex counties and all of Hudson County for 8-16 inches of snow to fall with high winds whipping around the snow.
However, for most of north Jersey, a Winter Weather Warning has been issued for 6-12 inches of snow with higher amounts to the north.
Roughly covering the area between Interstates 195 and 78 and including much of northern Ocean, Monmouth, Mercer, Middlesex & Somerset counties, this area is under a Winter Weather Warning for 4-10 inches of snow with higher amounts to the north.
New Jersey's southern counties including Burlington, Camden, southern Ocean, Atlantic & Cape May counties will get the least amount of snow from the Nor'easter. The area will still get 2-4 inches of snow when the precipitation turns to snow in the evening although it will not have the same intensity.
The Effect On The Roads, Rails & Sky
Amtrak suspended service in New York and New England.
Nearly 3,400 flights have been cancelled according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware. USA Today reports about three-fourths of that number came just from the three New York airports. The cancellations will have an effect on air travel across the country as equipment and flight crews cannot get to their destinations.


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|Find the best surf spots
Costa Rica is a well known and well developed surfing destination - especially since featuring in Endless Summer 2; direct flights from the USA also add to its popularity. The country is safe, beautiful, friendly and blessed with great surfing on both coasts. It is, however one of the more expensive countries in the central and south Americas, with the positive aspect that hotels are good quality and car rental relatively easy and safe.
The surfing can be broken into three main areas: The Pacific North (Guanacaste-Nicoya), the Pacific South (Punta Arenas) and the Caribbean. Surf towns are developing in places such as Jaco, Tamarindo and Puerto Viejo. Year round warm water, warm air and offshore breezes (in Guanacaste) make for great conditions. The best waves occur in the rainy season (northern Hemisphere 'summer') on the pacific side, and in the hot dry season ('winter') on the Caribbean - ensuring that you should be able to find surf someplace.
The rainy season (especialy September and October) are very wet - with most of the countries secondary roads becoming impassable (even to 4x4s).
Location: Middle America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Nicaragua and Panama
Geographic coordinates: 10 00 N, 84 00 W
Coastline: 1,290 km
Climate: tropical and subtropical; dry season (December to April); rainy season (May to November); cooler in highlands
Terrain: coastal plains separated by rugged mountains
Natural hazards: occasional earthquakes, hurricanes along Atlantic coast; frequent flooding of lowlands at onset of rainy season and landslides; active volcanoes.
Location: Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Nicaragua and Panama
Geographic coordinates: 10° 0' N, 84° 0' W
Coastline km: 1,290 km km
Climate: tropical and subtropical; dry season (December to April); rainy season (May to November); cooler in highlands
Terrain: coastal plains separated by rugged mountains including over 100 volcanic cones, of which several are major volcanoes
Elevation: lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m highest point: Cerro Chirripo 3,810 m
Natural hazards: occasional earthquakes, hurricanes along Atlantic coast; frequent flooding of lowlands at onset of rainy season and landslides; active volcanoes
Currency: Costa Rican colon (CRC)
Population: 4,075,261 (July 2006 est.)
Languages: Spanish (official), English
Capital: San Jose
Divisions: 7 provinces; Alajuela, Cartago, Guanacaste, Heredia, Limon, Puntarenas, San Jose
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By dstange , 16-07-2013
4x4 or 2x4 car in January? - I'm going to Costa Rica (Avellanas, Guiones, Santa Teresa, Esterillos e Limon) in January (dry season). Even so I need a 4x4 car, or in the dry season I can take a 2x4?
Thanks a lot for the opinions!
By tropixman , 24-11-2011
Coming to Costa Rica next week - Hola,
I'm coming to Costa Rica from Dec 2 thru 11 and am looking to rent a good fun 6'6 or 7'0 board. I can rent or barter, bringing you something from California that you've been craving.
If you need anything from California and we can work something out, let me know.
I'll be driving all over Costa Rica, so let me know where you are, what you have to offer and what kind of waves you have nearby.
Voy a Costa Rica de 02 de diciembre al 11 y estoy buscando alquilar un 6'6 diversión o la junta 7'0. Puedo alquilar o trueque, con lo que algo de California que ha estado anhelando.
Si usted necesita cualquier cosa, desde California y podemos trabajar en algo, hágamelo saber.
Voy a ser la conducción en todo Costa Rica, por lo que me haga saber dónde se encuentra, lo que tiene que ofrecer y qué tipo de olas que han cercano.
By elena_vargasf , 03-06-2011
Surfing in Costa Rica - I am local and I recommend coming to Jaco and Hermosa for surfing.
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Sparrows Point has shut down steelmaking operations as the Baltimore County plant struggles to pay its bills and win back customers, workers said Friday.
Elizabeth "Bette" Kovach, a spokeswoman for Sparrows Point owner RG Steel, did not return several calls to confirm shuttering of the mill, which employs more than 2,200 workers.
But analysts and workers said that managers began meeting with employees Thursday to tell them not to report to work next week. The shutdown comes nine months after RG Steel bought the steel mill from Russian company Severstal.
The workers said managers gave little detail about the length of the shutdown, describing it as "indefinite."
It is unclear how much of the plant will be shut down. The workers, who didn't want their names used in fear of retribution, said that the entire plant would close, including the tin, hot and cold mills. Also idled will be the blast furnace, which is used to extract and melt iron and is a primary part of the operation.
Maintenance-related staff would still report to work. Maintenance workers usually stay on during a shutdown to keep up machines for when the plant reopens.
Walt Brown, who works on the maintenance side as a construction electrician, said he was told to report back to work Tuesday and was surprised at news of a shutdown.
"I have been on vacation, so I didn't know what was going on down there," he said.
Baltimore County Councilman John Olszewski Sr. said a friend who works at the plant called Tuesday to tell him he had been laid off.
"It is a temporary layoff, but who knows what temporary means?" Olszewski said.
Olszewski had been hearing from worried workers all week that RG Steel will close down the cold mill and steel operations next week.
Workers said they had been given little information from the local union.
Chris MacLarion, acting president of United Steelworkers Local 9477, which represents workers at the Baltimore County steel mill, said the union would have no comment about the layoffs. He told employees in an email not to speak to the news media.
The shutdown comes as Sparrows Point has struggled to pay vendors. The steel mill owes tens of thousands of dollars to companies such as Sherwin-Williams, maintenance contractor A-Tech Hydraulics and Kinder Morgan, which supplies iron ore and coke, the raw materials used to make steel.
Before Friday's developments, the steel mill was already in the process of shutting down the plant's main machine shop.
Analysts said the steel mill has faced challenges since being mothballed from July 2010 until just before the Renco Group, RG Steel's parent, took over in March.
The company has had a hard time winning back customers that turned to other suppliers during last year's shutdown. Steel prices fell just as it was entering the market, and there a glut of steel being sold, analysts said. It also takes a lot of money to restart steel production.
"One of the problems is they may be running out of cash," said Michael Locker, a New York consultant with Locker Associates
Charles Bradford of Bradford Research said a shutdown may be good for the steel market, which he said has too much supply.
Olszewski said the timing of a shutdown couldn't be worse.
"It's a shame," he said. "It's right around Christmastime."
Jamie Smith Hopkins contributed to this report.


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William Baston is a 6-year-old boy whose favorite toy is his play kitchen, according to an AP story on CNN's website today. When his mother, Mary, bought him a kitchen set before he could walk, his father, Alan, "rolled his eyes". "I said, 'What are you thinking? Look at all the male chefs,'" Mary explains. Alan, who enjoys cooking, came around quickly when he saw how much fun his son had with the kitchen. So yeah, more men cook and do housework than ever, and according to Robert J. Thompson, director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University, TV shows like Iron Chef, Emeril Live and The Restaurant have "defeminized the kitchen." You mean little boys won't turn into girls if they pretend to fry an egg? Phew!
Here's a question: How come if boys play at "cooking," the word "chef" immediately gets thrown around? Not "short order cook" or "self-sufficient" or even "dad." Meanwhile, little girls are are not "chefs" if they cook, but they are encouraged to do the laundry, arrange furniture and have "room to grow" — as long as that room has an oven in it.
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6 Best Ski Resorts For Picking Up Women
The ski bunny is an illusive species that exists within North America, and in selected regions all over the world. These bright eyed, bushy tailed creatures are usually found in well-known ski towns, both on the slopes and off.
Ski bunnies present differently based on their climate and location. For instance a ski bunny that you spot in Salt Lake City, Utah will be of a dramatically different breed than one found in Aspen, Colorado. If you're on the hunt to trap a bunny of your very own this winter, this list will get you headed in the right direction.
So strap your skis to the top of your suburban, fill your trunk with PBR and make like Elmer Fudd - go catch yourself a wabbit.
Snowbird (Cottonwood Heights, UT)
Locals refer this little gem located just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah as "The Bird." With an average annual snowfall of 500'' and a vertical drop of 3,240' Snowbird's terrain is not for the weak of heart and any potential snow bunny you find hopping around will most likely be able to ski better and go bigger than you. While it's nestled within Little Cottonwood Canyon, you don't have to leave to get the perks of a nightlife or social atmosphere. Located right on the mountain is the Tram Club, which boasts a young crowd, and a five dollar shot and beer deal. It's a great place to drink, dance, and mingle. Just be sure you're not wearing your beer (ski) goggles when doing so.
Aspen, CO
While Harry and Lloyd may have been Dumb and Dumber, they were smart enough to follow their hearts to Aspen, Colorado where the "beer flows like wine" and "beautiful women instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano." We're talkin' about a little place called Aspen. Aspen is part of a system boasting quadruple peaks (Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass, and Buttermilk) and you can ski all four peaks for the price of one lift ticket. This makes Aspen seem too good to be true, a fact that is debatable depending what kind of broad it is you're looking for. Aspen ladies may be a bit high-maintenance for the ski bum at heart as they require mink stoles, purse sized puppies, and a bottle of Dom Perignon or Cristal apres ski as opposed to a Pabst Blue Ribbon. However it's one of the best ski towns when it comes to nightlife, and if you're looking for a more laid-back lady, just hit up a local joint like the Double Dog Pub.
Jackson Hole (Jackson Hole, WY)
This is the place you come to meet the girl next door, that also happens to ski. Jackson Hole in Wyoming is the quintessential ski town, and full of a young population of people who came once for a visit and never found a reason to leave. If you're an especially romantic guy, this is your ultimate jam. Jackson Hole is mere miles outside of Yellowstone, and its valley a part of Grand Teton National Park. After a day of intense shredding, you may just happen up a majestic moose and her calf or a herd of bison grazing against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset. If that's not your style, the downtown area is full of saloons and taverns such as the Silver Dollar and the Mangy Moose where you can get acquainted with the locals and most likely happen upon some good live music. Professional freeskier Lynsey Dyer calls Jackson Hole home, and if she isn't the shining example of "ski babe" at it's best, I don't know who is.
Squaw (Lake Tahoe, CA)
Millions of years ago, a little bitty piece of heaven fell from the sky. When that minuscule piece fell, it landed in Northern California, and is now referred to as Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe, California is a complete hidden treasure in the pursuit of ski babes. Most people associate California with bright lights, beaches, and hot sun. What they don't realize is that it is also host to a thriving ski community. Squaw, in particular, hosts a small army of snow bunnies who can drop cliffs, take names, and still make it to the after party. As this town straddles the Nevada border, there are plenty of casinos to unwind at as well as bars that aren't ready to close even after you're ready to shut it down. To rub elbows, or more, with the locals - head to the Crystal Bay Club Casino or the Fat Cat Cafe.
Jay Peak (Jay, Vermont)
Jay Peak is easily the best place in New England to both ski some good terrain, and potentially find the east coast ski bunny of your dreams. In order to find the kind of girl you're looking for, you need to look at the mountain you are selecting. Jay Peak is the Angelina Jolie of ski mountains in the east, and anything else: the Jennifer Aniston. You're not quite getting jipped with the Aniston, but if given the choice - you're obviously going to go for the Jolie. Jay Peak gets good storms, has backcountry features, and awesome terrain. This, in turn; should attract awesome skiers, some of which should be female. Unfortunately the nightlife is slim to none at Jay Peak, but then again there is always the hotel bar. For ski-in, ski-out convenience book a room at Hotel Jay, or the Tram Haus Lodge.
Mont-Tremblant (Quebec, Canada)
If your taste in woman is slightly more exotic but your checkbook is not equipped for the Alps, take a Canadian excursion to Mont-Tremblant. The mountain is located in Quebec, Canada about 81 miles north-west of Montreal. If the 18 acres of terrain aren't enough to pull you, the nightlife should. You can pick your poison and stay in either Canadian hotspot, I just recommend you be able to "parler du" some "français" before you hit the town. However, if you're about a trip without traversing there are four bars and microbreweries right in the ski village.


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This wiki page collects design principles and best-practice which would be useful for an App Engine port of Django.
Also see ticket 10192 in Django's ticket tracker and the discussion in django-developers.
Porting Django to App Engine: What's needed/different?
In order to understand this proposal you must have read the App Engine documentation. In order to simplify the port it might be possible to reuse a few parts from app-engine-patch.
The following might also apply to other cloud hosts which provide special database and communication interfaces.
At the Django level we need support for:
- setting an owner model for ManyToManyFields (i.e., there is no intermediary table and the field's data could be stored on either the model defining the relation or on the other model) and ModelForm should handle that case efficiently (i.e., try to save the relations together with the model instead of afterwards in save_m2m)
- ListField (stores a list of values of a certain type; DB backends could use this internally for ManyToManyFields without an intermediary table) and BinaryField
- batch save() and delete()
- email backends
- running Django from a zip package
- Permission and ContentType should be fake models which are stored as a string in a CharField
Reminder: Datastore and request limitations
You can't have requests that take longer than 10 seconds and you can't retrieve more than 1000 model instances at once from the datastore. It's also impossible to run more than 30 queries without hitting the 10 sec request limit.
A single entity (actually: a whole entity group) can't handle more than 5 writes per second (writes = save or delete).
Unique properties can only be emulated via the key_name, but this means their values can't be changed afterwards, so we might have to fall back to non-guaranteed uniqueness. Since you can't issue queries from within a transaction we have the problem that we can't even do a simple check in all cases. Probably we can only rely on checking on the ModelForm level, then. Alternatively, we have to document that you can't use transactions on models that have unique properties apart from the PrimaryKey (which can be emulated with the key_name and thus gives us a 100% uniqueness guarantee because it can be used in a transaction).
An entity may not have more than 5000 index entries.
All query filter rules are connected via the AND operator. The OR operator is not supported.
Transactions can only run on a single entity group and you can't run queries within a transaction.
Also not supported:
- JOINs (could be done manually for small datasets)
- sub-queries (ditto)
- DISTINCT queries (i.e., no queryset.dates(), etc.)
- referential integrity
Emulation of SQL features
If we emulate certain SQL features, it must be possible to detect when something gets emulated. This is important because you might mistakenly develop code that doesn't scale when your database grows beyond a certain size. In settings.py we could have a flag which specifies whether to throw warnings for emulated features (ENABLE_DB_EMULATION_WARNINGS?). By default, warnings should be enabled, so you never miss potential sources of problems.
Since tables are flexible and don't have schema definitions running "manage.py syncdb" shouldn't be necessary.
Queries with inequality filters or sort orders need special index rules, so Django features like the admin interface should have a fall-back mode in which you can't sort query results because the developer can hardly define all possible index rules, especially if the searched property is a list property (in which case you need multiple index rules for all possible numbers of search terms).
Possibly, when App Engine gets full-text search support there could be a fall-back to (or preference for?) running complex queries on the full-text index.
Keys, key_name, key id, parents
Django should always assign a key_name to each newly created entity instead of letting App Engine choose a key id, so data can be exported from and imported into the datastore more easily and migrations to other providers become less problematic. A transaction can be used to ensure that no existing entity with the generated key_name gets overwritten.
An interface to the underlying key and key id should be provided, too, but it shouldn't be recommended due to its problems.
The key_name and parent could be emulated with a CharField(primary_key=True) that automatically prefixes the given string with a character, internally. If you only need a key_name it's sufficient to specify a string. If you want to also specify a parent you could create a special encoded string by passing the parent and (optionally) the desired key_name to that function and then passing the result to the CharField. This API would allow for reducing the key_name and parent into a single pk property and staying compatible with existing Django code which wouldn't work if we had separate pk and parent properties.
The pk property should return an url-safe string that contains the key_name without the safety prefix (i.e., the value of the CharField(primary_key=True)) and the parent pk. This is more portable than using the str(Key) because it doesn't contain the model and app name. Moreover, in case you specified a pk manually , the URLs will be much nicer. Even if you don't specify a key_name the URL is still shorter than the str(Key) version.
Queries should support ancestor conditions.
Every model should provide these properties: key, key_name, key_id, parent, parent_key
Django could emulate transactions with the commit_on_success decorator. Manual transaction handling and checkpoints can't be implemented with App Engine's current API, though. We might ask Google for help. The problem with commit_on_success is that it should run only once, but App Engine's run_in_transaction runs up to three times if an error occurs. The worst that can happen is that someone uses a custom decorator which calls commit_on_success multiple times because this could quickly hit a request limit. Maybe Django should officially change commit_on_success to issue retries?
Datastore batch operations
Datastore writes are very expensive. App Engine provides batch operations for saving and deleting lots of model instances at once (no more than 500 entries, though). Django should provide such an API, too, so code can be optimized. Note that while Django does support a few batch operations they work at the DB level, so the model instances' save() and delete() methods are never called.
The API would be most flexible if it worked like a transaction handler where all save() calls within a function call are collected and then committed afterwards. The implementation wouldn't be trivial, though. It requires maintaining a cache of to-be-saved instances, so filter() calls can check the cache. Also, when a real transaction starts the cache must be flushed and disabled because in transactions we have to interact with the DB directly in order to lock an entity group. Instead of a decorator we could also provide a middleware, but this could lead to problems if, for instance, the view issues an http request (e.g., to start a task) and thus requires that the data has already been stored.
Certain batch operations can already be emulated with the existing API:
Getting lots of model instances by key:
Blog.objects.all().filter(pk__in=[key1, key2, ...])
Deleting a set of rows by key:
Blog.objects.all().filter(pk__in=[key1, key2, ...]).delete()
Changing existing rows:
Blog.objects.all().filter(pk__in=[key1, key2, ...]).update(title='My Blog')
Model relations and JOINs
Since JOINs don't work, Django should fall back to client-side JOIN emulation by issuing multiple queries. Of course, this only works with small datasets and it's inefficient, but that can be documented. It can still be a useful feature.
Many-to-many relations could be emulated with a ListProperty(db.Key), so you can at least issue simple queries, but this can quickly hit the 5000 index entries limit. The alternative of having an intermediate table is useless if you have to issue queries on the data and due to the query limit you wouldn't be able to retrieve more than 1000 related entities, anyway (well, that could be worked around with key-based sorting, but then you have to create an index and you might hit CPU limits if you check a lot of data in one request).
The problem with many-to-many relations is that, for example, ModelForm saves the model instance and and its many-to-many relations in separate steps. With ListProperty this would cause multiple write operations. Also, depending on where the many-to-many relation is defined the changes could affect multiple models at once. One solution is to use batch operations as described above, but this means that all existing many-to-many code has to be changed to use batch operations. An alternative is to change ModelForm and all other many-to-many code to allow for setting the ListProperty before save() is called.
Since this should be transaction-safe the field would have to be defined on a specific model, so that only one entity is affected when adding multiple relations. This means that Django has to make it easy to add new fields to existing models (i.e., add a ManyToManyField to model B, but store the data in the target model A) and it must have knowledge of the storage location of the many-to-many relations since we might not have an intermediate table.
Special field types
The following field types have to be ported to Django:
- ListProperty
- BlobProperty (see BinaryField)
Django should work from within a zip package. This means at least extending find_commands(), so manage.py commands can work (app-engine-patch already does this). The media files and templates could be exported from the zip file (like it's currently done in app-engine-patch) if that is more efficient.
manage.py commands
Not all manage.py commands should be available on App Engine (e.g., the SQL-related commands). This could probably be detected at runtime based on the DB backend's capabilities. Some commands like "runserver" have to be replaced. This could possibly be done by adding an app to INSTALLED_APPS which redefines a few commands.
We also need an "official" deployment command to emulate "appcfg.py update" and similar commands for other cloud hosts.
Email support
In order to support email functionality it must be possible to provide email backends which handle the actual sending process. App Engine has a special Mail API.
File uploads
The file upload handling code should never assume that it has access to the file system. Instead, it should be supported that the file gets uploaded indirectly into the datastore (e.g., via POST to S3 and then Django just gets notified when the upload is finished). This means that imports of file system functions should be deferred as much as possible.
Permissions and content types
Since we shouldn't depend on manage.py syncdb, the Permission and ContentType models should be replaced with dynamically generated fake model instances (which is also an optimization). Since we can retrieve the list of defined models at runtime we can easily generate those two models at runtime, too. Internally, they could be stored as a simple string (e.g., 'user.can_add') and converted into fake models when the field is accessed. This might require creating a FakeModelField for holding this kind of model.
Future: denormalization
As an alternative to JOIN emulation, denormalization could be provided via a ForeignKey that gets told which attributes of the referenced entity have to be copied. The query would then be formulated as if it crossed a relation, but internally the copied data would be used. Of course, with denormalization when an attribute changes Django must update all affected entities referencing that attribute.
Data integrity could require modifying more model instances than allowed in a single request. A background process (or cron job) could be used to automatically clean up huge amounts of data inconsistency. This would require creating a cleanup task (maybe as a model) which could at the same time be used to correct inconsistent data on-the-fly. The cache backend could optimize this process.


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Sharing is good
Shuhei Yoshida went into the importance of the DualShock 4's share button for the PS4's overall strategy in a roundtable discussion this morning. He says that it's a "huge focus" for Sony, and one of the key features of the PS4.
"We believe that that's important for consumers today -- to talk about or share what they're doing with other people," Yoshida said. "It's just part of their lifestyle to find something interesting on the internet and immediately share it wit other people."
Sony wants to bring that behavior that consumers already have to the PS4, allowing them to share without needing to use other devices.
"If something cool happens, just push the button," Yoshida grinned.
He said that the share system is expandable, and that when they work out partnerships with other service providers, they will be selectable options from this share button.
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Interview: Joel McHale from 'The Soup'
Did you ever in a million years think you'd have a job making fun of TV?
No. I did not make this plan. It's very strange, because I was always highly opinionated about pretty much about anything. I was one of those guys who was always like, "Your favorite band sucks!" So I would yell back at the TV all the time. The fact that someone would pay me for it? And that I'm not sitting around in my underwear yelling? Its just a hoot. I never would have thought it.
So many people watch TV these days—especially with the glut of reality shows—and say, "I know it's awful, but I'm addicted to it." Do you understand where they're coming from?
Yeah, I think there's a lot of Schadenfreude. It's like, "Look at these freaks." I see the morbid fascination; it's the Gladiator aspect of wanting to see people fall apart. The shows are becoming so insane, I can't imagine what it's going to be like in twenty years.
After that girl taking a shit on the stairs on Flavor of Love, where is there really to go?
That was an incredible moment in television. And then her excuse was just tremendous! She's like, "Well, I had to go, and then I started walking up the stairs, and then that happened." That doesn't happen to normal people! Normal people, that does not happen to. Something is wrong with you, ma'am. And what a surprise you got on a reality show with Flavor Flav.
Where do you think television's gonna be twenty years from now?
I'm gonna say Live Sponsored Executions. It'll be like Monday Night Football.
Do you think your job on The Soup, then, is important?
Well, it's definitely important to pay my mortgage, and clothe the children and things like that. I… gosh, I have not really thought about that.
Well, culturally, do you think society needs someone to point out that what they're addicted to is ridiculous?
I don't know. Television is out of control, and a morally bankrupt place. To comment on that is good. I don't know if it's important, but it's not stupid. There's a lot of things on TV that suck, and they're very popular, and kids love 'em. When we make fun of an MTV show and go, "Hey Mom and Dad, it's on after school!"—I feel like that's a good comment. Or like a few weeks ago, VH1 was running promos for Black History Month. They'd run this very beautifully done promo with a lot of still photographs of African-Americans, in America, with beautiful music behind it, saying, "This is Black History Month, send in your photos and you could be a part of this campaign!" We just put Rock of Love and Charm School and Surreal Life—we just put a bunch of footage from that behind that very same music, showing how African-Americans are portrayed on VH1 shows. We felt like that was good. We love calling bullshit on things, but we don't want it to be heavy-handed, or no one would watch. We still want it to be as funny as possible.
How do you deal with celebrities who get mad at The Soup? Is Tyra Banks still constantly pissed off at you?
We ignore it until they try to sue us, which really hasn't happened. She's the only one who's tried to legally stop us, but almost without exception, there's been very few really upset with us, from what I can tell. I know that David Hasselhoff is not a big fan, but he shouldn't have gotten totally wasted and started shoving tacos in his mouth! It's like, what do you expect us to do? We never go after people because we have a vendetta; we try to let their clips hang themselves. Like, we don't make much fun of Oprah until she talks about her vajayjay. Because for the most part, Oprah's show is great, and reasonable, and she's a reasonable person, and she does good topics. But you know, when you have Tyra saying she's afraid of dolphins, we're gonna make fun of it!
Were you surprised when the Karsashians agreed to be on the show the other night?
Kind of! We've been relentless against them. I did learn that Bruce Jenner hates me, which. . . I don't blame him. But you know, when someone comes on the show, I'm kind of like, "Hey, that was really cool." So we probably won't go after them the way we do. Of course, Kim has that sex tape, which is crazy, and which we have made relentless fun of. But they were all really cool, and I liked them. Hopefully they'll come back.
How much of The Soup is written by writers, or written by you beforehand, or written by you on the spot, ad-libbed?
The whole script is written out, by the writers. I used to write way more than I do now—my schedule has become so crazy. But I rewrite the script on Wednesday night for how I want it to sound, and then on the floor I let it go and do a lot of improvising. You can't just walk out and start riffing, because it's 22 minutes of television, and it has to be very tight. So if something doesn't work, or goes on too long, we stop and go back and get a new joke. For the most part, we try to tape it without stopping. The writers are so tremendous that there's no need to improvise a lot of times. I'm not able to watch the amount of TV I used to watch, either. It used to be awful. I used to watch four to six hours a day and it was just killing me. It became a chore. My wife would be like, "Can't you go do…" I was like, "I'm literally working! I'm literally working, watching this show, this Extreme Makeover: Home Edition two-hour special. Again. I have to do this, hon. Don't disturb me!" It was really weird.
I assume the show now has people whose job it is to watch TV.
Yeah, we have twelve staff members and a few interns that are watching TV all the time. And we have to cover the things like Idol, and Dancing With the Stars, all those things. You know, the Rock of Loves and the Charm Schools are really easy lay-ups to make fun of. But it's the shows like Dutch Oven, and I Love Toy Trains, and Korean Drama—literally called Korean Drama—it's those shows that I really love covering, because they're so off the regular map. I love it. Like, I Love Toy Trains is a show! I love that!
Part of your charm on The Soup is that fantastic, Conan O'Brien-ish self-deprecation.
Well, he's a genius.
Does that style—"What am I doing here? Why am I on this show?"—does that come naturally for you? Or in real life are you actually a total egomaniac?
I was raised Catholic, so I grew up with all that guilt. That helped. I think anybody raised Catholic is self-deprecating to a point, where you think basically, if all's going well, at some point the wheels are going to fall off and everything will be a disaster. And anything you get on top of that is a bonus, so you're like, hey, this is working out great! But I think you can't be a jerk, or people will not tune in to watch. I'm not putting on an air, but you just have to approach the show with a light heart, and not take it too seriously.
And not be afraid to dress up like Rainbow Brite.
Right! Anything for comedy!
My gay friends are all in love with you. As a married man, how do you react to that kind of adulation?
I love lesbians! Oh, wait, you're talking about gay men! Well, I love gay men. Just pull that right out, pull that soundbite out. Having a gay following is great, because they seem to have all the money, they're definitely the best dressed, and the most in shape. So that makes me very happy. And what's great is that they're very loyal fans. Lately we've been having Matt the intern come out, and he is always covered in oil, it seems now. He's been doing interviews with a couple of gay websites, and he was addressed as a "greasy treat." Which, I think, is really funny. But no one ever talks about my enormous straight following! Or, my enormous hermaphrodite following. That's so sad.
You grew up in Seattle in the '90s. How did you weather the grunge storm?
"Weather the grunge storm?!" I think grunge is the greatest music of all time!
Yeah! I really disliked big hair metal, I just never got into it. I spent most of my time listening to the Beatles, Talking Heads, Peter Gabriel, Bruce Springsteen, R.E.M.—a lot of alternative stuff. I just could not stand all those big hair bands. Then grunge came in when I was in college, and it was the greatest four years in Seattle. Nirvana is, I think, one of the best all-time bands ever. I actually saw their last show in Seattle, and it was tremendous, it was for the In Utero tour. I've seen Pearl Jam almost every time they come through here, and Soundgarden. Mother Love Bone, way back when. I loved that time, and I knew no different growing up in Seattle. Bands were just playing everywhere all the time, because Seattle was not a stop for any of the big acts; they would go up to Vancouver because it was a bigger and, at that time, more metropolitan city. Seattle had to make their own music. I mean, to think that a pair of jeans and a flannel shirt became popular is nutty. It's ridiculous! But it did what it did—it shut down the entire hair-band industry, and Sebastian Bach was left without a job for a while. And now he's on a reality show.
Did you ever hop in your car and drive down Broadway on Capitol Hill listening to Sir Mix-a-Lot's "My Posse's on Broadway"?
"My Posse's on Broadway!" I have done it! I did it in high school, I admit it! That was the great thing—obviously Sir Mix-a-Lot's music wasn't grunge, but it was so Seattle. He made all these local references, so you kinda felt like, this guy! He's ours! The same thing with Sleater-Kinney, which is an actual place outside of Seattle. "Baby Got Back" is still one of the biggest hits of all time. And going to Dick's Drive-In on Broadway is still the best burger in the world.
So, your standup show in Santa Rosa coming up. Is it like The Soup at all?
It is. I don't bring a monitor out and make fun of things, but I talk a lot about pop culture, I talk a lot about behind the scenes at E!, and I can go into a little more depth than I do in The Soup. That's half the show, and the other half I'm talking about my life, and my family, which is a nutty, nutty place. So it's half-and-half, there's something for everyone. And then I take my pants off.
Joel McHale comes to the Wells Fargo Center in Santa Rosa on Saturday, April 11 for two shows, at 8pm and 10pm. Tickets, $39.50 each, can be bought here.
Tags: Gay, Grunge, Interview, Joel McHale, Kardashians, Nirvana, Santa Rosa, Seattle, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Television, The Soup, Tyra


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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 9 diseños de 3 diseñadores freelance.
I an American with several internet based businesses around the world.
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