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The article offers tips in hunting, such as deers, waterfowls, and bears, as the hunting season in the U.S. opens. These include taking advantage of acorns in oak trees as acorns taste good for the animal, talking to birds in their own language as decoys, and addressing the changing dietary needs of bears ahead of hibernation by switching to starchy foods, like seeds and nuts, as bait.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of hunting pheasants which are still abundant in the U.S. despite the impact of modern agricultural economy. INSETS: The Idaho Seven;Land, Licenses & Lodging.

The article discusses the importance of hatcheries in salmon culturing. The first U.S. salmon hatchery was established on McCloud River in California in 1870s, while the first Canadian hatchery was built on Fraser River near New Westminister in 1883. The author explains hatcheries maintain the number of fish in areas that are degraded and need restoration, and serves as a repository for genes of the fish species.

The article discusses the importance of asking permission from a land owner to hunt pheasants in their fields during hunting seasons in the U.S. It notes that being polite and appreciative have to be considered in order to get permission from a landowner. An overview of places in states including Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota where pheasants are abundant is offered. INSETS: THE COLD FACTS;GET A "YES".

The article discusses the hunting career of Tom Prawdick, considered as the greatest grouse hunter in the U.S. According to his friends, Prawdick has a deeper understanding of the attitudes of grouse which led him to have a better idea on how to hunt these kind of birds. It also notes that Pradick's friends had observed that he is bewildered by he idea of hunting birds over flushing dogs.

Focuses on the struggle to make contraception socially acceptable, and subsequently legal, in the United States from before 1930 through the late 1950s. Women's reproductive behavior which was unscrutinized during the 1930s; "Poughkeepsie Seven" of 1952; Doctors who were advised not to start contraceptive clinics in the 1950s because of hospitals' dependence on Catholic funding.

Reports on the historic role of Fort Dix in New Jersey of sending American soldiers off to battle. Move to use the base for reservists; Responsibilities of David Moore at the fort.

Profiles Helen Scheirbeck, an Indian teacher and official in the National Museum of the American Indian. Career history of Scheirbeck; Role of Scheirbeck in the tribal college movement and various political activities; Philosophy of the teacher.

Focuses on the support of Representative Tom Davies to the establishment of the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to Hurricane Katrina in the U.S. Responsibility of Congress to conduct oversight in a manner that does not interfere with rescue and relief efforts; Evaluation of laws and regulations governing disaster response to identify ways to cut bureaucratic red tape in order to respond quickly; Coordination of emergency plans.

In this article the author discusses the future of the Republican Party following its loss in the 2008 general election in the U.S. The author suggests that Republicans should start strategic reforms by focusing on broad principles that are guided with prudence. He emphasizes the need to address social and political issues without creating huge government bureaucracies.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles from the December 1, 2008 issue, including the article "America's Health Checkup," an article about the future electability of U.S. Republican Party politicians by Ramesh Ponnuru, and the article "Got Wind?"

Focuses on the popularity of Web-based time tracking with the advent of computer software design in the U.S. Composition of time and billing processing in the application; Addition of SQL versions to the Visual Practice Management line; Use of interfaces and hand-held devices for practice management.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Leveling the Field," by Pierre Sparaco in the September 21, 2009 issue, a comparison between National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and military funding, and a comment on the reinsertion of funding by the U.S. Congress for the F136 engine.

Presents a correspondence on airport security in the United States. Arrest of a pilot for assessing passenger screening situation ; Focus on incursion as the biggest real safety issue; Violation of security checkpoint despite increased security provided by National Guard and airport police.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including the article "Power Options" in the October 4, 2010 issue, "The Haves and Have Nots" in the October 18, 2010 issue, and "Pacific Watch" in the October 11, 2010 issue.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including a description of the performance of the VAX-11-780 computer, the success of the C-5M Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program (RERP), and a reaction to a proposal on refusing the mission of the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa).

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to various topics including the method of placing payloads into orbit by the U.S. National Aeronautics & Space Administratino (NASA), the crash of a Trent-powered Boeing 777 and the article "Alternative Paths" in the February 11, 2008 issue.

The article explores a study on Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW). The Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the U.S. National Atmospheric and Oceanographic Administration commissioned the study that aims to understand the relationship between the declining number of Chinook salmon and the slow recovery of SRKW. The scientific panel in-charge of the research concluded that restoration of freshwater habitat is the best solution for increased number of Chinook salmon.

In this article, the authors discusses the issues concerning 2009 Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Standards in the U.S. The authors outline confusion concerning the core faculty requirements in the CACREP Standards. They stress that a CACREP-approved doctoral program will strengthen the professional identity of entry-level students.

The author suggests how U.S. government agencies can operate effectively and achieve its goals amidst the governmental budget pressures in 2014. He details how the term bureaucracy has changed in meaning over the years. He also explains how the government system, with the connotation of slow, inefficient, isolated and impersonal attached to it, has survived. He also discusses how public and private-sector executives view risks and rewards differently.

The article provides information on Chinook salmon. Chinook salmon is native to the Pacific Northeast and Northwest regions. They are seen mainly in rivers on the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia. For being hardy and adaptable species, it led to their introduction to lakes and reservoirs in several U.S. states such as California, Washington, and Montana.

The article offers information on the performances of dog breeds suitable as hunting companions in the U.S. It notes the desirability of the English Cocker Spaniel for hunting upland birds. It mentions the toleration of Boykin Spaniels from warm conditions and its suitability for hunting plantation-style quail and doves. Furthermore, it also examines the strong suits for an American Water Spaniel.

The article focuses on the introduction of U.S. House Resolution 5603, the National Guard Empowerment and State-National Defense Integration Act of 2008. The bill was sponsored by the author, along with Gene Taylor, Christopher Bond and Patrick Leahy. They believe that the Guard needs more influence at all decision-making tables, particularly at the Pentagon and the U.S. Northern Command.

The author comments on a U.S. Senate bill that will make recommendations of the 9/11 Commission into law. The debate about the bill centered around the issue of balancing national security interests with the rights of government employees to unionize. The author argues that enacting the provision of privacy will create additional layers of government. On infrastructure protection, the author comments that the provision would supplant long standing efforts of the Department of Homeland Security and the private sector.

The article presents the author's view on the connection between national security and privacy in the U.S. How information travels--and whom it travels to--is a significant concern for the federal government. How government balances the tension between privacy and security is a constant challenge. I strongly believe privacy issues must be addressed. The way to ensure that privacy remains a priority for policy makers, however, is to keep it under the domain of individual agencies' chief information officers and the Office of Management and Budget. The answer is certainly not to construct a new layer of bureaucracy in agencies, which the creation of individual privacy officers would do. It is important to note that lawmakers snuck the provision for privacy officers into law in the 2005 omnibus appropriations bill with hearings, discussion or consideration of how those positions would fit with broader policy issues. The product is incoherent policy--a policy I opposed at the time and am working to overturn. The separation of privacy and data collection responsibilities from the over-all administration of federal information policy undermines the success of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, which created chief information officers.

This article focuses on the implications of the November 2004 U.S. elections on state and local information-technology market. A uniformity in thinking concerning technology has settled in across the states, and the overall forces shaping the direction of technology spending are set, regardless of who wins during the elections. The increasing influence of politics on state technology spending and management means that a shift at the top positions could bring changes to state organizations, policies and personnel. Although such changes could affect the financial standing of individual companies, they are unlikely to affect the fundamental market dynamics in the states. Issues such as privacy and security will still be priorities by January 2004. There are 11 gubernatorial races in the U.S. Some, such as Delaware, have a popular governor running for re-election, and the outcome is fairly predictable. Others, such as Indiana and Missouri, are highly contested races, and the outcome in each is in doubt. For the most part, the candidates are not focusing on technology, instead, they stick to issues such as taxes, education, health care and jobs. The greatest election impact on states is likely to come from the national level. A change in the White House could cause significant changes at the state and local level.

Discusses the condition of the hiring system in the U.S. federal government. Results of a study on the recruiting process in the federal government conducted for the Partnership for Public Service and the Council for Excellence in Government; Problems in federal hiring.

The article provides information on the Acquisition Services Improvement Act (ASIA), a bill which represents a vital and logical step in the effort to ensure that the U.S. government takes full advantage of the knowledge and skill readily available in the private sector. ASIA has six major provisions, some of which are in the original version of the Services Acquisition Reform Act. Those provisions would create an acquisition professional exchange program, expand share-in-savings initiatives, and extend the streamlined acquisition procedures for commercial items, among others. Professional exchange programs are beneficial to government and industry employees, providing them with invaluable first-hand experiences and insight to bring back to their organizations. Some critics worry that exchange programs create a revolving door between government and industry. Share-in-savings contracts are another tool that can pay large dividends for the government and taxpayers by encouraging companies to share creative solutions and allowing agencies to lower costs without making large upfront investments. Acquisition reform is not a subject that grabs many headlines, but it gets at the heart of making the government a better and more efficient service provider.

Comments on the Buy America Act which imposes wholesale on U.S. Defense Department procurements of commercial products. Effect of the law on warfighters; Provisions of the act; Flaws of the provisions.

Addresses the need to implement reform in civil service in the U.S. as of April 2003. Priorities of the U.S. government; Need to reinvigorate a culture of public service across the nation; Cause of the work-force crisis facing the country.

The article reports on the interactive marketing solutions from Agriculture Online, a magazine that provides information on buying and selling farm and ranch items in the U.S. The company offers tips to agri-marketers in tapping the responsiveness of audiences to benefit from unrivaled traffic, extend brand awareness with sponsorships, generate leads and collect data, and utilize online market research.

The article introduces the Data Solutions, the marketing tools from the periodical "Successful Farming" in the U.S. The Data Solutions allows the firm to access the largest multi-sourced agricultural databases anywhere, enhance customer information, build a custom licensing plan to access specific target markets, and manipulate the data according to its marketing needs.

Discusses the importance of mid-range accounting software systems in the efforts of United States accounting firms to move towards electronic commerce and hosting. Emergence of Web-based software packages and their advantages for users; Software concerns arising from the movement towards the Internet.