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Outdoor Spaces from Marie Claire Maison
In line with our Outdoor month here at Apartment Therapy, we were looking for some inspiration on Marie Claire Maison. To our delight they also highlight patios and balconies more relevant for city dwellers. We would love to have a garden one day, but for now we will enjoy our balcony. Check out more photos after the jump…
The house where we grew up had a huge garden with a beautiful orchard, vegetable garden, and many flowering plants. We miss having any garden in our current place, so we are known for buying too many plants for our small balcony. It is hard to limit our plant collection and not overcrowd the small space. We also seem to get stuck rescuing plants, so many of our potted friends are in "transition" to become beautiful again. We love the patios from Marie Claire Maison. The lush green areas are our favorite. We can also appreciate the more spare and comfortable set up on a patio. It is perfect for lounging and entertaining outside.
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WESTMINSTER Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners have approved an update to a 138-year-old agreement on hunting with the Ute Mountain Ute tribe.
The Brunot Agreement allows Colorados Ute tribes to regulate hunting by their members in Southwest Colorado.
Thursdays update with the Ute Mountain Utes has been in the works for about seven years. The Southern Ute tribe updated its memorandum of understanding with the state in 2008.
The Utes were a hunting-gathering tribe. This preserves the history of hunting, fishing and gathering rights of the tribe, said Ernest House Jr., a tribal member and executive secretary of the Colorado Commission on Indian Affairs.
The 1874 Brunot Agreement ceded Ute lands to the U.S. government, but it preserved the right of Native Americans to hunt in much of Southwest Colorado so long as the game lasts and the Indians are at peace with the white people.
Colorado wildlife rangers ticketed some Utes for hunting under the agreement in the early 1970s, which led to the tribes and state signing memorandums of understanding on hunting by Native Americans.
Thursdays update expands the list of species to include waterfowl and many small game species, and it also adds fishing.
The agreement doesnt give tribal members the right to shoot whatever animal they want. Instead, the Ute Mountain Ute government plays the same role for its members as Colorado Parks and Wildlife issuing permits and licenses, setting hunting seasons and punishing poachers.
For example, the agreement allows Utes to hunt mountain goats a species for which the state issues few hunting permits.
The Ute Mountain Ute tribe agreed to limit its mountain goat permits to 5 percent of the state total, said Tony Gurzick, the Southwest regional head of Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
The tribes have the power to set different hunting seasons than the state.
The agreement calls on game managers for the state and tribe to meet regularly to set appropriate times and places for hunting.
Still, the Brunot Agreement has been a sore spot for some non-Native American hunters.
Parks and Wildlife Commissioner Robert Bray of Redvale said he worried about hunting in mule deer and elk winter ranges.
There are a lot of my constituents who are uneasy with this. Our agency doesnt have any authority over your people, and we understand that, he told Ute leaders during Thursdays meeting.
Bray was the lone dissenting vote Thursday when the commission ratified the update to the Brunot Agreement.
Ute Mountain Ute Chairman Gary Hayes told Bray that hunting remains well regulated.
The floodgates dont open. We control it, he said, adding that Utes have their own concerns about population growth crowding out their historic hunting ranges in the Brunot area.
Davis Wing, a Ute Mountain tribal councilor and chairman of the tribes Brunot committee, urged hunters to report their concerns to tribal offices in Towaoc if they think someone is abusing hunting privileges.


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FBI Celebrates That It Prevented FBI's Own Bomb Plot
from the feeling-safer? dept
Of course, this is hardly new. There appears to have been a very similar story just a month ago, involving a guy in DC who wanted to bomb Metro stations, but the only actual plotting he was able to do was after federal authorities stepped in and helped him plan everything.
Even that is hardly new. I remember a fascinating episode of This American Life back from the summer of 2009 describing (in great detail) a very similar story of a supposed "arms dealer" that the Justice Department championed as a success story when it arrested and prosecuted him for selling missiles to terrorists. The only problem is that the deeper you dig, the more you realize that the whole plot was also set up by the feds. The guy had no way to get a missile. It was actually provided by the feds themselves.
As that report notes, this is how the government has acted since 9/11. It basically creates its own terrorist plots, and then searches for willing participants... and then arrests them, and hypes how it prevented a terrorist attack, even if there's absolutely no indication that anyone involved would have actually been able to carry out any sort of attack (or arms deal) without the aid of the US government.
We've talked about "security theater," but this appears to be law enforcement theater, complete with actors and props. Feel safer yet?


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Aussie parrots hit the sauce and hit the deck
What shall we do with the drunken lorikeet?
Spring is sprung, the grass is rizz, and the little birdies is dropping out of the sky, drunk.
It's actually a regular event in the Northern Territory, at least: the beginning of the northern wet season also coincides with parrots like the Red-Collared Lorikeet somehow hitting the sauce and staggering into animal shelters to sleep it off.
As Australian Geographic reports, "drunk lorikeet" season is typified by birds falling over, having trouble flying, and colliding with things. Like your average pub drunk, they're also prone to a parrot version of "I love youse brother", instead losing their fear of people.
Northern Territory blogger Bob Gosford Tweeted to El Reg that "I've seen them roaring drunk and laughing out loud like Irish backpackers".
The common explanation is that as the weather becomes warmer and wetter, some of the fruit that the birds favour start fermenting, knocking the parrots for six. And it's not all fun and games: the wildlife carers say the benders and subsequent hangovers kill about half of the parrots brought into shelters each year. ®


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Study shows long-term damage from repeated head hits
Repeated blows to the head common in sports or combat cause structural damage to the brain that fails to clear up even after a rest period of six months, according to a small study that looked at college football players.
The research adds to evidence from other findings suggesting that treatment procedures — pulling football players off the playing field or soldiers from combat for a week or two to allow time for a concussion to heal — may not be enough to provide full recovery.
"The concern is that a subsequent season will lead to cumulative brain injury," says Jeffrey Bazarian, lead author and an associate professor at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. "The concern is that it just adds up."
The findings were published last week in the online medical research site Plos One.
Bazarian cautioned that it remains unclear whether long-term illnesses, such as the early onset of dementia, are linked to cumulative damage caused by head hits.
The study at the University of Rochester of 10 members of its football team found that each suffered from 431 to 1,850 head hits in the course of a single season. The hits were tabulated by helmet gauges the players wore.
None was diagnosed during the season with a concussion.
Imaging scans done at the end of the football season and six months later revealed physical brain damage damage that did not heal, according to the study.
None of the students showed any outward signs of neurological problems such as dizziness, disorientation or forgetfulness.
Professional football policy and medical protocol on the battlefield require that anyone suffering a concussion — from a blow to the head that is far more serious than the head hits experienced by the Rochester football players — be allowed time to rest until symptoms go away. The medical assumption is that when symptoms are gone, the brain has healed.
The Rochester findings show that even with several less-severe head hits, the brain suffers damage that does not heal even after a period of months.
Bazarian said the study results clearly point to the need for additional research to determine whether a history of repeated head impacts are linked to early deterioration of the brain over an extended time.


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Wednesday, Feb. 13: Watch These 3 Stocks
WSJ's Paul Vigna outlines three stocks at the top of traders' minds on Wednesday: Comcast, Dean Foods and Trulia. Photo: Getty Images.
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A winner was selected from 139 designs submitted by 29 freelance designers.
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We are a newly formed internet marketing company. We are located in Orange County California. Of course the orange is used and over used everywhere. our website is almost finished you can see what we have done http://www.orangecountyinternetmarketing.org.Our clients are conservative people usually doctors and lawyers so anything too wild will concern them. Otherwise be creative and try to come up with something other than oranges!
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AMERICUS - With two of its top players out of the lineup due to a stomach virus, the Georgia Southwestern women's tennis team could do little to prevent 15th-ranked Tampa from rolling to a 9-0 win on Friday afternoon at the Susan K. Smith Tennis Complex.
UT improves to 8-3 this spring while GSW dips to 5-8.
The Lady 'Canes top showing in the opening doubles matches came at No. 1 where Kalie Douberly and Taylor Jones lost 8-5.
Victoria Ondo had GSW's strongest singles performance, losing at No. 2 to Lauren Hewett, 6-3, 7-6 (7-2).
Southwestern returns to Peach Belt Conference play on Saturday with a 3 p.m. match at Montevallo.
Tennis Match Results
University of Tampa vs Georgia Southwestern
Mar 08, 2013 at Americus, Ga.
(Susan K. Smith Tennis Complex)
#15 University of Tampa 9, Georgia Southwestern 0
Singles competition
1. Meg Wladimirski (UTW) def. Kalie Douberly (GSW-W) 6-0, 6-2
2. Lauren Hewett (UTW) def. Victoria Ondo (GSW-W) 6-3, 7-6 (7-2)
3. Lindsay Nochowicz (UTW) def. Taylor Jones (GSW-W) 6-0, 6-2
4. Kelsey Matthews (UTW) def. Mollie McGowan (GSW-W) 6-2, 6-0
5. Chloe Pereira (UTW) def. Melinda Vansant (GSW-W) 6-1, 6-1
6. Jenelle Morgan (UTW) def. Jessica Rigdon (GSW-W) 6-1, 6-1
Doubles competition
1. Lauren Hewett/Meg Wladimirski (UTW) def. Kalie Douberly/Taylor Jones (GSW-W) 8-5
2. Kelsey Matthews/Lindsay Nochowicz (UTW) def. Victoria Ondo/Mollie McGowan (GSW-W) 8-0
3. Chloe Pereira/Nikol Williams (UTW) def. Melinda Vansant/Kathryn Bradshaw (GSW-W) 8-3
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University of Tampa 8-3; National ranking #15; Regional ranking #5
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American Masters "The Brothers Warner, An American Masters Presentation" Narrated by family member Cass Warner Sperling, this film is a portrait and epic saga of the four film pioneers who founded and ran Warner Bros. for more than 50 years.G
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|FAQ about Applying to the RPA
An applicant for RPA registration must document the following qualifications:
Section One – Fees
Question: Can the application fee and the annual registration fee be paid by a single check, or are two necessary?
Answer: Please submit two checks. The application fee is non-refundable. If your application is not accepted, the check for the annual registration fee will be returned to you.
Question: If my original application is rejected, and I later re-apply after additional experience and report writing, do I have to re-submit the application fee a second time?
Answer: Yes. The application fees cover expenses incurred when processing the applications and each application must be accompanied by the fee, unless you are applying within six months of receiving your advanced degree. The RPA has the same administrative expenses associated with each application.
Question: My original application was submitted as the shortened version but I was told I should resubmit it on the longer version to further document my work and research experience because my thesis did not include a substantive data analysis component. Do I have to re-submit the application fee a second time when I submit the longer version of the application?
Answer: Yes. The application fees cover expenses incurred when processing the applications and each application must be accompanied by the fee, unless you are applying within six months of receiving your advanced degree. The RPA has the same administrative expenses associated with each application.
Section Two – Required Documentation
Question: What supporting documentation should I submit with my application?
Answer: If you are submitting your application on the basis of the research conducted as part of your thesis/dissertation, you must attach two (2) copies of the title page, table of contents, and abstract of this thesis/dissertation. The table of contents should include the standard listing of all chapters and sections in the thesis, as well as the standard listing of all figures and tables you included. If your institution did/does not require an abstract, please send relevant summary statements in your conclusions chapter. You must also submit two (2) copies of your current resume or vita documenting your employment history and work experience, publications, presented papers, and participation in professional organizations. You must also submit two (2) copies of either your diploma or university transcript documenting the awarding of the degree. If you are submitting your application based on your work experience and other relevant research, you must submit four (4) copies of all the relevant documents listed above.
Question: I am an archaeologist with five graduate degrees, extensive fieldwork in a foreign country, completed my PhD in 1993, and have been a faculty member at The University of Myhomeschool since 1994. All this is documented on my departmental website and on my CV. Do I still need to scan copies of my diploma or transcript, and of the front pages of my doctoral dissertation?
Answer: Yes. These documents are required of all applicants, so all applicants can be reviewed on an even basis.
Question: I've finally gotten around to preparing my application for RPA. However, at this time I can't find my diploma (It's here somewhere!!) and have only an unofficial transcript. That diploma is somewhere here in the house and will show up eventually but I'd rather not wait and I'd rather not go through the expense of obtaining an official transcript. Will the unofficial one do? I have all the other required documents on hand.
Answer: The transcript may be an unofficial copy. Many applicants apply long after they graduate and obtaining a new, official copy from the University may take longer than it does to review your application.
Question: I wrote my thesis 23 years ago in a computer format that is no longer viable. I have no hard copy of the thesis, which is on file at my alma mater (Myhomeschool). I did, however, publish the thesis soon after graduation, and both the article and thesis are cited in journal articles and at least one book. Can I attach the journal article or citations in lieu of the original title page which would be a burden to retrieve?
Answer: RPA would prefer the direct information about your thesis if you are applying on the short form, hence the form requiring submission of details about your thesis. Most University libraries have now digitized all early theses and dissertations and are available as a PDF. Please check with the library at the University where you received your degree and see if it is available. If not, please apply on the long application form, using the published version as your "report submitted in lieu of a thesis."
Question: I would like to register with you. The requirement for my MA was production of three publishable papers instead of a thesis. Am I still eligible to use the short application form?
Answer: Yes, as long as documentation can be made the three publishable papers were actually part of the thesis. Most universities using this form of thesis reporting require a single document to be submitted to the university, even though the three chapters were designed to be independent and may even have been published before the thesis completion. Simply submit the table of contents, etc., of this document as normal. If your university does not require such an overriding document, submit the abstracts and publication data of the three papers.
Question: I am filling out my application and it seems that you need a report from me showing I can conduct archaeological research. I have a report to send you, but it is about 55mb and too large to attach to an email. I have a digital copy on disc that I can mail to you if that is ok. If so, what address should I send it to and whom should I address it to?
Answer: We do not need, nor want the entire report submitted as part of your application package. All we need is the Table of Contents, outlining the report, and the abstract.
Question: Does a report prepared for a Section 106, Class III survey/inventory report satisfy the requirement on Section 3 of the application? I have various survey project reports I co-authored. Does my name have to be on the title page?
Answer: The requirements for RPA registration include having prepared a thesis, dissertation or other report where the report documents results of a study with a substantive data analysis by the applicant directed toward an explicit archeological research problem. Section 106 Class III inventory reports, which you submitted for clarification, generally do not meet this requirement, because they are not directed toward a research problem, but rather are directed toward providing archaeological and historical information for a proponent/client's project for permit processing. However, if you have participated in a mitigation project for such a client, and as part of that report, conducted data analysis of a research problem, then that report should suffice for review. The report should include information you actually conducted and reported on such analyses. You will also need to document a minimum of 52 weeks of field and laboratory experience through Section 4 of the application form.
Question: I am emailing the link for the web page which shows in detail the MA in Archaeology and Heritage from the University of Myhomeschool through distance learning. I am also sending the four other links that show a specific description of the 4 individual modules that I will be required to take in addition to writing a thesis. The entire program is 180 UK credits which I believe equates to 36 U.S. credit hours which is a standard MA degree and is designed to be taken over 2 years. I will be applying for the February 2014 start date and wanted to make sure that this would be acceptable for the MA RPA designation on my resume upon completion of the program. I have been told that I may also need to go through a foreign credentialing service to certify my transcript ($150-$250) prior to usage in the U.S. So I would also like to know if you would require this as well or only the official transcript. Also, once I begin the program, I assume that I would be able to send you a copy of the actual syllabus for the first module if necessary but I would need to check with the professor first before doing so.
Answer: Registration as an RPA is not dependent of a specific course of study, but rather on (1) completion of an advanced degree in an archaeological related field from a university accredited by the educational system, (2) preparation of a formal thesis addressing an archaeologically related research topic, and especially (3), a desire by the applicant to accept a personal responsibility to be held accountable for his or her professional behavior. Documentation for this is made by your signature on the application form certifying you will adhere to these criteria; by submitting a copy of the table of contents of your thesis; by submitting a copy of either your diploma or academic transcript (official or unofficial); and submitting a copy of your professional resume. We are not concerned with a specific program of study, but rather completion of that study and a desire by the applicant to hold him/herself ethically responsible in their archaeological career.
Section Three – Qualifications
Question: I hold an Interdisciplinary PhD in American Indian Studies from Myhomeschool University. I have extensive background in Native Studies and Anthropology, with two years of field archaeological experience as well as report/site writing, editing. I currently work as a tribal liaison for a corporation in the Midwest. With this doctorate and the field experience, can I apply for acceptance into the RPA?
Answer: It appears you should qualify for membership. However, since your degree and dissertation do not appear to be specifically in archaeology, and not knowing if your dissertation contained analysis of an archaeological research problem, I would suggest you complete the "long application" section of the application from the RPA website and submit it for review, paying close attention to the section on archeological research projects. If any of your field reports demonstrate a research component, that should qualify you for the second requirement listed above. The long forms are reviewed by a committee of the Registrar and two former Registrars before a decision is made. If it appears additional information is needed, we will then contact you for clarification.
Question: My MA thesis was grounded more in the field of Physical Anthropology rather than Archaeology, but extensively used GIS and was designed as a tool that could be used in a variety of ways. The thesis was published in the AJPA, and rather than send the application with the thesis information and hope it is sufficient, or send the application with additional and more relevant CRM reports done post-MA, I thought I would just check first to see if you are able to review the published thesis on-line and deem if sufficient/insufficient? I'd hate to do all this paperwork twice.
Answer: Submit your application with documentation about the thesis, but make sure your vita/resume (required to be part of the application) details your actual work in archaeology, including field work, lab work, and reports. That should be sufficient. The vita will illustrate your actual continuing experience in archaeology. If the Registrar feels additional information is necessary, you will be told what is needed, but won't have to do a complete registration form again.
Question: The website for the University of Myhomeschool says about their MA in Archaeology is the equivalent of a regionally-accredited US Master's degree. I am trying to verify this program to my human resources people as a creditable (if not accredited) program in Archaeology for an employee of mine. They are threatening to lay him off this week. Could you please provide any information regarding this program that you may have? Is it recognized by your organization as a qualifying program? Does your organization accredit schools? If, so are you recognized by the US Department of Education as an accrediting body?
Answer: The RPA is not a licensing organization but rather an association of professional archaeologists who meet educational and research requirements and who agree to abide by specific professional standards. One of the criteria for registration in the RPA is based on the Applicant's demonstration to the Registrar Advisory Committee that he/she holds an advanced degree in archaeology or related field and possesses the proven ability to conduct research on an archaeological topic. The RPA does not conduct accreditation of academic institutions. Graduates from all universities worldwide are welcome to apply for RPA registration. Individual application packets are examined on a case by case basis. In the past, some graduates of the University of Myhomeschool Master's program may have applied successfully for registration in RPA, while others may not have been accepted. This is true not only for University of Myhomeschool graduates, but graduates of other Master's programs elsewhere. A diploma from the University of Myhomeschool (or any other university) does not automatically guarantee RPA registration, because all applicants must thoroughly document the required criteria for RPA registration. In summary, a degree from the University of Myhomeschool does allow a graduate to apply for registration in the RPA, but it does not guarantee acceptance.
Question: I have been working for a CRM firm full-time for just over two years (tasks primarily include Phase 1 field work and report writing). I am looking to complete my master's degree in archaeology in December of this year. However, I had to leave school for 2 years due to financial reasons, and have been advised by my professors to save time in completing my degree by taking their "non-thesis" track. This would include an additional class and exit exams, rather than completion of the traditional thesis. What options (if any) are available to me for satisfying the "execution of archaeological study" requirement for an RPA? To date, the only materials I can think of offering would include a number of CRM reports that I have co-authored, a few small articles that have been published, and research papers written during my graduate studies. Would you suggest taking the time to finish a thesis as opposed to finding an alternative to supplement a non-thesis MA in archaeology?
Answer: The decision on whether to finish a thesis or complete a non-thesis MA in archaeology is up to you and your thesis committee. If you complete a non-thesis MA, and use the longer version of the application form, you should be able to provide the details needed about your actual work and writing experience. The requirement that an applicant must have completed an archaeological study can be met by authoring journal articles, chapters in edited volumes, CRM reports or portions thereof (such as analytical chapters), and so forth. The study or studies must "show a substantive data analysis by the applicant directed toward an explicit archaeological research problem" and must be "equivalent in scope and quality to a master's thesis or Ph.D. dissertation." Archaeological inventory reports conducted in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act usually do not address explicit archaeological research problems (although some do), but many data recovery projects and analytical studies for data recovery projects are guided by research designs that address explicit archaeological research problems. Documentation of the study or studies should explain what archaeological research problem was addressed and what type of analysis was conducted to investigate the research Question. You should be able to document what part(s) of the various reports and publications you were responsible for writing, including any research conducted as part of the Section 106 reports.
Question: I have roughly 10 years of experience working in cultural resource management and often work as a "crew chief" supervising crews. However, I only have a Bachelor's degree. Am I qualified to submit a long-form application for an RPA? The reason I am interested is because I am permitted to work on federal lands but having an RPA would highlight that I follow the ethical code of the RPA.
Question: I have 15 years of CRM and academic experience as an archaeological field director supervising and reporting on Phase I, II and III excavations in the Middle Atlantic region and the Southeast. I have a B.A. in Anthropology from Myhomeschool and am currently enrolled in the American History Program at Myhomeschool University in pursuit of my M.A. As I do not yet have an advanced degree, but I do have substantial professional experience, can I apply for listing in the RPA?
Answer: Archaeologists with BA's were allowed to become SOPA (Society of Professional Archaeologists) members under a grandfather clause for the first year of operation (1977) of SOPA. It is possible some of those are RPAs if they used their SOPA membership to become RPAs when SOPA ceased operations and RPA began its operations. Today, the first requirement for registration in the RPA is you must hold an advanced degree in a field related to archaeological/anthropological studies. This advanced degree is a requirement that is not waived, no matter how many years of experience a person has.
Answer: Educational requirements for registration in the RPA are based on a demonstrated ability to conduct research on an archaeological topic and archaeological work experience. The field of Historic Preservation is a topic wide enough that RPA has been accepting applicants using the short application form with such a degree, as long as their thesis demonstrates having addressed an archaeological research problem.
Question: Can you please provide guidance on whether all accredited schools are approved by RPA and if all related fields (i.e. GIS with an archaeology emphasis, Historic Preservation, Anthropology) would be accepted?
Answer: Educational qualifications for registration in the RPA are based on demonstrated ability to conduct research on an archaeological topic and archaeological work experience, and not from having received that degree from any specific university or college. The field of archaeology is a topic wide enough that RPA has been accepting applicants using the short application form with many different degrees, as long as their thesis demonstrates having addressed an archaeological research problem and prepared a report detailing the results.
Question: Would a Master of Archaeology degree (a master of professional studies degree) meet the requirements for the graduate studies requirement for the RPA, or does the degree specifically need to be a Master of Arts in Anthropology/Archaeology degree or higher? I am looking to complete a master's overseas in Australia and there are two options: A Master of Archaeology degree or a Master of Arts in Archaeology degree, and I wasn't sure if only the MA would be acknowledged in the US.
Question: There is a program Myhomeschool University in Australia that I am interested in pursuing. The program is 2 years and results in a Master of Archaeology degree (M. Archaeology). It is considered to be a degree by coursework; however, an 80,000 word thesis is required to complete the degree. I guess my Question is: does this fit into the "research orientated thesis or dissertation" category you mention below? I know many schools in Europe are by coursework, are only a year, require only a 50,000 word thesis, but result in a Master of Arts in Archaeology (M.A. Archaeology). Several of my co-workers have been RPA-certified with the European M.A.
Question: I have a Master's degree from the University of Myhomeschool in the United Kingdom. I am an American archaeologist with 5 years of experience. I want to apply to be RPA certified, but I am wondering if I will come across any problems due to my foreign education? It is not one of those on-line degrees, I actually attended the university.
Answer: Educational qualifications for registration in the RPA are based on demonstrated ability to conduct research on an archaeological topic and archaeological work experience, and not from having received that degree from any specific university or college. The field of archaeology is a topic wide enough that RPA has been accepting applicants using the short application form with many different degrees, as long as their thesis demonstrates having addressed an archaeological research problem and prepared a report detailing the results. Since Myhomeschool University is an accredited university, you would meet RPA requirements once you earn an advanced degree with a specialization in archaeology; have designed and executed an archaeological study reported in the form of a Master's thesis or Doctoral dissertation; and accept the Code of Conduct, Standards of Research Performance, and Grievance Procedures of the Register of Professional Archaeologists. As far as the thesis topic, as long as it shows a substantive data analysis directed toward an explicit archeological research problem, there also should be no problem.
Question: Although my academic training has primarily been in biological anthropology, I have also trained in archaeology and have over 16 years experience as an archaeologist in the field of cultural resource management (with 6 years as a project director). My concern is my ability to qualify for Section 3 of the long form application. I have planned and led several projects from survey through site examination, which included prehistoric and historic archaeological research components. These are mainly in the form of cultural resource management reports. Could you clarify how such reports might fulfill the requirements for the Execution of an Archaeological Research Study?
Answer: Many archaeologists have been working in the CRM field for many years, but did not do an archaeologically research related thesis, or as in your case, did a biological anthropology related thesis. If you did receive an advanced degree in biological anthropology, and addressed a specific archaeological related research Question in your thesis, you should be able to apply under the shorter version of the application form. Having said that, if your thesis did not address an archaeological related research Question, but you do have an advanced degree, at least one of the various reports you have prepared probably presents the results of your research into some form of archaeology research Question in great detail. As long as you did the research yourself, and wrote the report (or the section on the research), you will be able to use such reports for the long form Section 3. Simply attach the title page, abstract and table of contents documenting the work to your application so the Review Committee can examine it and see the research Question(s) addressed. If you feel you would want to attach a couple of such reports, there is no problem to this either. This type of CRM report, along with your documented experience, replaces a thesis addressing an archaeological research topic, but you do need that advanced degree to apply.
Question: I am a Federal Archaeologist. I do not have a higher degree however: I have worked in Archaeology for almost 10 years as a professional. In qualifying for my position as a Zone Archaeologist, I am recognized as qualified under the Secretary of the Interior's standards which allow substitution of experience for higher education. As I am a practicing archaeologist, admission to the RPA would provide opportunities for peer to peer interaction. Please can you let me know if I would be able to have admission.
Answer: A basic requirement of RPA registration is the possession of an advanced degree, no matter how much field experience or other work qualifications you might have. While RPA recognizes that individuals who lack advanced degrees often practice competent and ethical archaeology, the organization has defined itself as an association of individuals who hold advanced degrees and who subscribe to RPA's ethical standards.
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Question: My M.A. degree was issued with my maiden name. Do I need to provide additional documents to prove that my degree is mine since it is under a different surname?
Answer: Submit your application using "first name, maiden name, married name." With the additional information required on the application (resume, work experience, etc.), it should be obvious you are the same person. If registration is approved, then the certificate could be issued under just your married name, your maiden name, or a combination, however you desire.
Question: I am an archaeologist in Canada who would like to join your organization. I feel I meet the requirements apart from the supervised by an RPA fieldwork requirement. While I have much experience and have conducted multiple projects in the field (I am a permit holder for British Columbia and Alberta) I have never been supervised by a registrant of the RPA. Considering there are very few Canadians in the organization, how would one join the RPA?
Answer: The RPA does have several Canadian members. There is no problem with becoming a member if you live outside the United States. In fact, we also have members who presently work in Europe or Latin America. You do not state whether you have an advanced degree in Anthropology or related field, with a specialization in Archaeology. If you have such a degree, and with the work experience it appears you have (which can be documented on a resume/vita), there should be no problem with documenting your qualifications on the short application form. If you feel you need to fill out the long application form, go ahead and do so. While there is the requirement for applicants using the long form to have been supervised by a member of RPA, the requirement also states "The experience must have been done under the supervision of an RPA or an archaeologist who meets the requirements to be a Registered Professional Archeologist." Thus, it is not an absolute rule you must be supervised by an RPA. Normally, anyone with an advanced degree in Archaeology or long-term experience in the field will suffice for this supervision requirement.
Question: In years past, I registered as an RPA. I have since let my registration lapse, but would now like to be reinstated. Do I need to re-apply and go through the review process again?
Answer: No. Once you are approved for registration, you have demonstrated you commitment to the goals of the RPA. If you wish to become an active registrant again, all you need to do is notify the business office of your desire and submit your yearly dues. The business office does keep track of registrant profiles for only the past 4-5 years. It would help if you could also submit a copy of your registration certificate with the registration number.
Question: I just had a quick Question on which application form I should be completing. If my Master's degree is in Applied Anthropology, and I have been a full-time archaeologist for 6+ years, should I fill out the long version or the shorter version of the application form?
Answer: Use the shorter version of the form, especially if your Master's degree thesis included a substantive data analysis on an archaeological related research topic. If the Registrar needs additional information to review your packet, you will be notified.


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If you haven't ever scoured the state for a natural hot spring—and by scour I'm talking about using every lunch break browsing Google Maps, perfecting every last item in your gear bag, and spending every iota of spare time bliss out of range on a dirt road in search of hot water—then BRACE YOURSELF. This hobby is about to get under your skin in the tastiest of ways, changing the way all your weekends operate from this moment forward. If you're new to the schtick, the culture you're about to find yourself immersed in is unlike any other. You're going to meet some of the coolest damned people around. Plus, you're going to be knee-deep in places you only thought existed on Instagram. It's an entire subculture that begs to be explored; you've just gotta know how to do a thing or two before you can ease in with both feet. Lucky for you, we're going to make it pretty dang easy on ya.
Finding hot springs takes work. A LOT of work. To the untrained eye, it might seem like an endless sea of sagebrush and rolling basin and ranges. NEWSFLASH: there are tons of hot springs out there—in fact, Nevada has the most hot springs in the United States—begging to be basked in during Golden Hour. Like all other recreational feats in the Silver State, you're going to have to work for it a bit. But doesn't that make it so much more satisfying, once you've attained it? It's like this magical little gift once you've made it. Plus, I'll be frank here: working for it a bit harder means it's probably going to weed out a bunch of people who are too lazy to really get after it. Spend the time researching hot spots, carefully select your crew, bring the right gear and hit the trail. The hunt is real, and the thrill of tracking down the springs will be gratifying in ways I can't even describe. Put in the time, friends, and get out there to take what's already yours.
I've gotta get this info in front of you before you get in too deep: not every mission will be a good one. I wish it weren't so, but I think this truth is something that every outdoorsman can feel me on. You may be bagging one of Nevada's tallest peaks and the rain pushes you into a compromising situation in the canyon, or you might be after a Lahontan Cutthroat and Pyramid gets too stormy and you've gotta back out. The same goes with chasing hot springs, and should be perceived as any other outdoor adventure gig. The good news? It's easy. All you've gotta do is travel prepared with all the right gear and think smart! Most of these hot springs are wayyyy deep in Nevada's backcountry, on roads that are the exact opposite of well-maintained. Bring a spare [sometimes two], extra water, a headlamp, towels, attire you can get seriously dirty in, gear to stay warm and of course an unwavering sense of adventure. Some days you'll hit the freaking jackpot, and others you'll spend the entire day chasing what turns out to be a cold or unsoakable spring… or blow a few tires. There are definitely more good days than bad for the hot spring-crazed, but just keep that perception in check and it will ultimately prevent a few grown-up temper tantrums.
In rural Nevada, Google Maps is just about as handy as a full-on scuba setup on the playa. Totally bogus. Unless you want to spend a frustrating afternoon screenshotting as you weave in and out of service, this just isn't going to work. Spring for a map, or even better, a super detailed state atlas and get down to some good old fashioned map navigating. Trust me, powering down your phone will have a way of freeing you unlike ever before. Those off-grid days are what I live for. Throw a hot spring [or seven] in the mix and you're really knocking it over the fence.
TravelNevada PRO TIP: I've demoed a slew of maps and gazeteers, but when you're ready to get wild in rural Nevada, Benchmark is where it's at. Plus, aside from being the only one in your millennial friend circle who knows how to read a map, real maps blatantly mark the locations of a handful of coveted, "secret" hot springs that we—as stewards in this community—just aren't going to ever tell you about. Get one here.
Let's face it. If searching for a hot pool in the middle of a desert is appealing to you, I think it's probably safe to say that you're ready to get messy. Good! You're more than likely going to. Most Nevada hot springs are surrounded by a muddy alkali sort of surface that you won't be able to drive on. When hunting down a spring, parking a few hundred feet away is more than likely, due to weather conditions. (Plus, etiquette-wise, it's simply not cool to park right on top of the spring anyway.) It's a good idea to bring some shoes that you can get messy in, and I mean really messy. Think sinking up to your ankles in mud that's the consistency of peanut butter quicksand, then grab the right shoes. Most typically, some kind of high, waterproof boot does the trick just fine. Along with the right shoes, it's a foolproof trick to bring multiple swimsuits… because who wants to spring hop with a wet suit? That, or who wants to change out of a swimsuit, only to put a cold, wet one back on in the dead of winter? No thanks. Trust me on this one, the right garb can help steer your springing excursion from just good to one you can't forget.
TravelNevada PRO TIP: Boots are a solid choice when traversing to the spring, but some kind of strapped sandal (Tevas, Chacos, etc.) that you can actually wear into the spring will prove to be a good decision, too. You'd hope that people aren't dumb enough to throw sharp objects into the pool, but you never know. Wearing a sandal like this in the spring will keep those tootsies safe and make it easy to get around if you come up on a rocky bottom to boot.
This one is pretty plain and simple, guys. Nevada is a gargantuan state, and most of the places you're going to be getting into are indescribably remote. Like, think of a tow truck having to come 6 hours to get you… if you can even call out to one. It's a smart idea to let a friend know what section of the state you're heading to for the weekend, and it's always a good idea to bring friends along with you. Sure, call it a safety measure, but it's just downright more dang fun to rip down a dirt road with the windows down and music up with your best buds, in hot pursuit of a spring.
With over 70,000 acres of land to do just about whatever you want on, Nevada is the lucky recipient of the most public lands in the entire continental U.S, and a handful of natural hot springs are found on them. Here's the deal. They're PUBLIC, meaning they belong to everyone. No one can stake them out as their own, no matter the situation. Luckily, many of these have a handful of sources and soaking pools, affording plenty of room to spread out for everyone. But if there isn't, remember to let everyone get their moment of paradise in, too. You've gotta remember that other peeps, like you, probably drove several hours to get in a good soak, so be sure to let 'em. Of course, it's easy to be friendly; if they made that same wild haul for the same reason, they're probably pretty cool, anyway.
Nevada's public lands are made for taking what's yours, but I've gotta remind you that a small chunk of Nevada's bevy of hot springs are, indeed, on private land. This means that you're technically "trespassing," so if you're going to do it, pllllleeeasssseeee be respectful! Most Nevada ranchers out there who know they've got a zen zone on their property are down to let people enjoy it, so long as they don't trash it. 'Tis true, several source tubs have been shot up so they won't hold water, or have been dozed by the ranchers in retaliation to those who don't respect it—a consequence that affects our whole community. Obviously, this is true about garbage [see #15]. But the biggie here is the situation with the gates. Sure, a rancher is not going to be very happy with a bunch of garbage strewn about, but if one of his cows gets out—or worse—falls into a source and drowns, it's just not cool. General rule of thumb? Leave it how you found it. If the gate is open, leave it open. If you found it closed, make sure you close it behind you, even just through the duration of your soak. The fact that they're letting you on to their land is pretty cool, so be sure to treat it as your own.
That whole thing about leaving it better than you found it? Most people in the hot springing community live and die by that school of thought. Of course, I suppose there are exceptions to every case. Don't be surprised if, once in a blue moon, you roll up on a spring that's completely thrashed. Whether that happened as a result of a few too many libations and poor decision making, or Mother Nature got her hooks on it, you're bound to come across it at some point. And when you do, spring into action like the badass hot springs stewards I know you are. Remember that hot springs gear kit I was mentioning earlier? This is yet another reason to have it totally dialed in—the right shoes, light source and tools can help you get a spring back on track to a soakable state once more. The shot pictured above was a result of a nearby creek flooding, which taco-ed the tub in half and tossed it about 10 feet away on a bank. Despite the fact that there was so little water in it [a situation that seems like you could just tip it up to drain it], it was incomprehensibly heavy. Three grown men couldn't lift this dang thing. In order to get it back in the right spot under the source tube, we grabbed our headlamps and knee-high waterproof boots, rolled up our sleeves and used our only available resource [dog bowls!] to scoop enough water out to move the tub back into position. And perfectly on cue, a bunch of other hot springers showed up and did the exact same thing, making this rescue mission a collaborative effort. About two hours later the tub was a slice of paradise again, because everyone there left it better than they found it, doing small measures to make it enjoyable, not just for our own use, but also for future soakers. Most springs on private land are looked after by the community, and if you're getting in the spring, you're lumped into that community. Do your best to contribute—something i promise to be crazy rewarding to say the very least.
Aside from treading lightly and flexing that stewardship muscle, remember—like most untamed landscapes—there is sometimes some not-so-good stuff in there to be mindful of, too. The Red Spider Mite, which in all actuality, is exactly as gross as it sounds. Ever heard of chiggers? The nasty devils that will bite you, only to attempt to burrow under your skin to LAY THEIR EGGS? The Red Spider Mite is a member of that delightful family tree, and happens to live in a handful of Northern Nevada natural-bottomed springs. Just as their name eludes to, these things are tiny red insects, and barrrrely visible to the naked eye. In fact, I've dabbled in a slew of springs and almost forgotten to check; that's how unobvious this situation is. Most Red Spider Mites thrive on the vegetation surrounding the water, or can be more easily spotted on rocks, or the surface of the water. The bad news: you do NOT want to be ravaged by these guys… they can bite you up to hundreds of times without you really even noticing until it's too late, and the recovery period will include ungodly amounts of cortisone. The good news: checking for these guys is super easy. Before taking the plunge in a natural-bottom hot spring, all you gotta do is dunk your index finger in. If there are mites, they'll surely crawl onto your finger (which you can wipe away quickly and move on to the next soak option). If you don't see any signs of any teensy tiny red bug clinging to that digit, you're in the clear. Mite-free.
And then there's "THE AMOEBA." Extremely unusual? Yes. But still a thing? Definitely. Learn this one, and learn it good: it's probably not the smartest idea to dunk your head under water at a natural bottom hot spring, it just isn't. The real name for this thing is Naegleri fowleri, otherwise known as a brain-eating amoeba (yeah, this is not a drill, I really did just say brain-eating) likes to live in warm water, like ponds, rock pits, mud puddles, warm rivers and ponds, untreated swimming pools, aquariums and… yep, hot springs. If you wade into N. Fowleri territory and accidentally snort water up your dang nose, things could get ugly… like, really ugly. Once the amoeba takes its most natural path into the body (your nose), it gets into your frontal lobe, gets hungry, and… well, brain matter is food for them. So even if you think it's safe, no dunking your head under water at any hot springs, ya dig?
You see a totally perfect crystal-clear body of hot spring heaven and it's calling you in all the most seductive ways. JUMP IN, they whisper. I know I've totally been there, more times than i can count, but when it comes to hot springs, it's a bit of a game changer. Many Nevada hot springs have the foolproof cattle trough, or bathtub with water irrigated into it…a ringing indicator many soakers have enjoyed the spring. But, sources are known to change sporadically just as often as any other environmental factor would. You might come up on a spring that's lukewarm, and 6 months later it will be way too hot to get into, or vice versa. This is particularly true with natural bottom hot springs [think Trego or Soldier Meadows] and it's always, ALWAYS crucial to check the temp before taking a dip. There's clearly tons of geothermal activity bubbling about and, as we know, heat rises, so the temperature on the surface can be misleading. That, and be sure to keep close tabs on your pups, as we all know how much dogs love jumping into bodies of water!
TravelNevada PRO TIP: A mega-handy item to stow in your gear pack is a temperature gun. They're cheap, and a good way to measure the temp if you don't want to compromise your own limb. They're cheap and don't take up a ton of space. Plus, there are tons of springs in Nevada that are just too hot to get into, but you'll find yourself wondering what the temp is. Boom. Problem solved. You can snag the one pictured above here.
When it comes to unwinding at a hot spring in middle of nowhere Nevada, be willing to let that freak flag fly. No, but seriously. When it comes to dress code at a hot spring, the proper etiquette here is no etiquette. It's totally the norm to come up on a spring and find everyone in the nude, so just be prepared to roll with it. Come to think of it, I'd say that's more common than not. People who are there before you earn the right to set precedent and overall vibe, and the same goes if you're the first in. That being said, if you show up and people are nude and you don't want to be, no one will ever force you to strip down, but definitely don't expect everyone else to put clothes on. And, if you show up and other people are in suits but you have your heart set on rocking that birthday suit, ask if everyone is ok with it. A good rule of thumb is to bring a suit, just in case. I will say that getting nakie in a hot spring is basically a Nevada rite of passage. Deep down, you know you want to do it, so just go for it. Could circumstances be any more glorious?
TravelNevada PRO TIP: If you show up and there are people sans skivvies, do everyone there a favor and leave your dang smartphone or any other photo-taking device in the car. Unless someone specifically instigates it, or says it's ok, you've gotta just let it be. There will be other moments worthy of capture, that much I promise you.
Just as you'll hone in on the clothing-optional scene, take note of the overall vibe at the spring, too. This one, however, is a total grab bag. You might come up on a total and complete rager of a party with dozens of people, but you could just as easily find a family or a few people trying to relax and enjoy the quiet. Obey the vibe! Either way, you get a solid soak out of the deal, and the other people probably wont be there forever, so you can do what you want after they hit the trail. But, as long as there are other people on site, remember yo' manners.
The only reason you might need a towel? For keeping the floorboards of your whip clean when you drag your muddy feet in there. The serious hot enthusiast ups their game with yet another crucial gear bag item: A ROBE. You might think I'm nuts when I lay this out, but the minute you depart a tasty spring at 2 AM in 16 degree weather, you'll be saying a prayer to Sydney Martinez. Snagging a standard, no-frills robe at Target is totally the way to go. If you can find a hooded robe, then you're really in biz. Any way you cut it, the only place for a towel is the bathroom or at the pool. Be serious here; this ain't no game.
Imagine rooting for the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Yeah, that's exactly the sort of torment you'll be facing if you show up to a hot spring with glass in tow. It ain't gonna fly. Hear me when I say this: a highly anticipated soak will be instantly wrecked if you roll up to a source to find shards of glass at the dang bottom, totally preventing you from getting in. Picture driving for hours on end and finding this circumstance… not cool. So don't do it! Dump your libations into a Nalgene, opt for cans [you can find amazing stuff in 'em these days], or get serious with this 'sport' and add a double
The thing about hot springs on public land is the fact that they're public. I get it – believe me, I do. You show up to a spring you've searched all day to find, the sunset is popping, no one is there, the tub is gloriously overflowing in all the most inviting ways and the entire sexy scenario has seduced you in all the right ways. But it's PUBLIC! Whomp, whomp. Considering you've got to work a bit to reach all Nevada hot springs, overcrowding isn't your main concern here. But, who's to say someone might not show up in the middle of the night, only to find you rudely staked out right on top of the spring. This one, friends, is a no go. If you're the only person there, you might be the only person there for that chunk of hours, and you've gotta share the dang place. I know you're excited to stake your claim, but back off just a smidge. Good form is staking your setup at least 50-75 feet away from the source… 100 if you want to ace this thing. As for private property? Camping altogether is probably frowned upon unless there's a sign indicating that you can. As for campfires? Heed Smokey's guidance and make sure that thing is out. And when I say out, I mean OUT – no smoldering fires before you hit the road.
Picture this: you ramble through the desert for hours on end in search of the perfect, heavenly spring and find it… but bummer! It's boiling hot because some weenie left the main source barreling into the thing—and since it's a metal tub and kinda warmish outside, it's now going to take SEVEN HOURS TO COOL DOWN ENOUGH NOT TO BOIL YOUR BUNS. Orrrr, you're making your way through subzero Nevada thinking "Hey yeah, a super-piping-hot spring sounds perfect in 10-degree weather; I think i want that right now." But nope! Someone left the source completely out of the tub—and since it's barely a trickle, it's going to take until this time tomorrow to be truly relaxing. Well, friends? There's an easy fix for that one. If you're basking in the tasty treats of a hot springs with a tub (versus a natural pool with the source just coming straight into the thing, like Trego) it's probably going to have some kind of irrigation going on… an actual tube or pipe delivering water directly into the tub. The easiest way to make Nevada hot springs enjoyable no matter when you find them, or what season it is—when you finish your soak—to leave that source flowing 50% into the tub and 50% out of it. Sure, if it's too hot while you're actually there, definitely get that source flow outta there… or if it's too cold, blast that sucker into the tub. But, before hitting the trail, leave that thing 50/50 so the next person has a real chance at controlling the temp during their special spring time.
Another nugget to keep in that handy-dandy gear pack I've been raving about is a box of trash bags. ep, I said it. As much as I knooooow you don't want to pick up other people's leaky, disgusting garbage, you're at the spring and the fact of the matter is this: now you're involved. Lead by example, always, but get down with that hot spring ambassador-ish, kick-ass steward-ness I know exists in your heart of hearts and make sure to leave the place in tip-top shape. The Leave No Trace [or Leave As Little of a Trace As Possible], is such an important thread, no matter what sort of activity you're after, but particularly hot springs. THIS IS ONE OF THE THINGS THAT SEPARATES NEVADA FROM OTHER HOT SPRING LOCATIONS. Our hot springs are mostly well-maintained, lesser-known and uncrowded, and clean. I get it, you're there to relax and the last thing you want to do in your free time is pick up a bunch of garbage, especially at a hot spring paradise, but I've got to stress: be sure to pick up after yourself and others. Often times you'll find yourself in a serious party scene at a spring, where everyone takes turns filling a garbage bag, making sure to stay on top of it. But even if you're the only one there, you, sadly, might find trash strewn about. Pack it in/pack it out, people. When you show up to a pristine spring on some random occasion 10 years from now, you'll be thanking me and all the other peeps like you who did their part to keep it nice.
You've earned your stripes in back road exploration, rocked some pro-status gear and made the feat look like childsplay, and done your part in maintaining these euphoric getaways. We knowwww you snapped a pic… or a hundred. This my friends, constitutes a kickass Nevada adventure and is something you should be proud of. By all means, POST THE SHOT! You've earned it. But, don't make the ultimate faux pas by calling out where the dang thing is. Around here, we take sacred spaces seriously and, for all you know, this is that spot for someone. Working all day to find a place that's lesser known is like a gift. Be sure to respect the culture and keep the momentum rolling and treat it like one.The notion that Nevada hot springs are pristine and relatively secretive is out of the ordinary to say the very least… so let's keep 'em that way.
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