Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Bioblog?a: Ofertas de trabajo en ornitolog?a (Bird Jobs)

Thanks to Cheryl Trine
http://osnabirds.org/Jobs.aspx

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF WILDLIFE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT at Purdue University. Website:http://www.ag.purdue.edu/fnr?Location: West Lafayette, IN. Duration: Open. Job Type: Professor. Application Deadline: 1 Oct 2012. Job Description: The successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognized research program and demonstrate excellence in teaching. Research should focus on wildlife associations with habitat. Ability to apply modern field techniques, use innovative analytical approaches, and generate extramural funding support is expected. Teaching responsibilities include two undergraduate courses (one of which is Wildlife Habitat Management), as well as a graduate course in alternate years contributing to the curricular objectives of the graduate faculty. The incumbent may also participate in 1 week of a wildlife practicum, mentor students, and interact with extension specialists to develop and broaden programs related to wildlife habitat. Qualifications: A Ph.D. in wildlife, ecology, zoology, or related discipline and demonstrated expertise in the field of natural resources. Teaching experience and the potential to develop a vigorous, extramurally funded research program are desirable. Experience in habitat management, a strong publication record, and postdoctoral or practical experience are desirable, as is experience mentoring/teaching students from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. A background check will be required for employment in this position. To Apply: Submit: 1) letter of application; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3) three letters of reference. The application should contain formal one-page statements of research interests and teaching philosophy. Please do not include reprints with these application materials. Application packets should be addressed to: Dr. ROD WILLIAMS, Chair, Wildlife Ecology and Management Search Committee, Purdue University, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, 715 West State Street, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2061. Questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair via telephone (PH:??765-494-3568) or email (EM: rodw AT?purdue.edu). Purdue is an equal opportunity / equal access / affirmative action employer.

PH.D. ASSISTANTSHIP, Black Brant fitness at University of Nevada Reno. Website:?http://www.ag.unr.edu/sedinger/?Location: Reno, NV Job Type: Student. Application Deadline: 1 Oct 2012. Job Description: I am seeking a Ph.D. student to work on a long-term study of Black Brant geese at the Tutakoke River colony in western Alaska. The Tutakoke River Black Brant project is in its 29th year. Principal goals of the project include understanding evolution of life histories, understanding population biology of brant and understanding the role of brant in the coastal ecosystem of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta on the Bering Sea coast in western Alaska. This project also provides key demographic data used for the management and conservation of the Pacific brant population. Recent publications by Ph.D. students on this project include: Nicolai and Sedinger. 2012. J. Animal Ecol. 81:published on line a,b; Nicolai et al. 2012. Behav. Ecol. 23:643-648; Singer et al. 2012. Auk 129:239-246; Lemons et al.. 2012. J. Avian Biol. 43:in press; Lemons et al. 2011. Behav. Ecol. 22:696-700; Lemons et al. 2011. J. Avian Biol. 42:282-288; Sedinger et al. 2011. Am. Nat. 178:E110-123; Sedinger and Nicolai 2011. Condor 113:511-517; Fondell et al. 2011. J. Wildl. Manage. 75:101-108; Nicolai et al. 2008. Wilson J. Ornithol. 120:755-766; Sedinger et al. 2007. J. Wildl. Manage. 71:496-506. Former Ph.D. students are university faculty employed by the U.S. Geological Survey as research scientists, or by U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Students work with what will be a 34 year data set, that includes complete histories of thousands of individuals and their offspring. Students will conduct field work at the Tutakoke River field site (See?http://www.ag.unr.edu/sedinger/photos.aspx#TutakokeBrantProject/1) from mid-April through late July. Students will be part of the Ecology Evolution and Conservation Biology (EECB) Graduate Program, an interdisciplinary program including faculty from the Biology, Natural Resources and Environmental Science, and Geography Departments at the University of Nevada Reno. Stipend, health insurance and 80% of tuition costs are provided. Qualifications: Students should have a strong interest in life-history evolution, population biology or grazing ecosystems, enjoy field work and be in excellent physical condition. To Apply: Contact JIM SEDINGER (EM: jsedinger AT?cabnr.unr.edu) with questions. Apply directly to EECB (URL:http://environment.unr.edu/eecb/) with copies to me.

PH.D. ASSISTANTSHIP, Sage Grouse at University of Nevada Reno. Website:?http://www.ag.unr.edu/sedinger/?Location: Reno, NV. Job Type: Student. Number of Openings: Two. Application Deadline: 1 Nov 2012. Job Description: I am seeking two Ph.D. students to work on a long-term study of sage-grouse in southern Oregon and northern Nevada. This research will build on historical data collected by Dr. Mike Gregg (USFWS) dating back to the late 1980s. Dr. Gregg collected demographic data on sage-grouse and their habitats on Hart Mountain and Sheldon national Wildlife Refuges dating back to the late 1980s. The current research will repeat Dr. Gregg?s research design on the refuge units and adjacent landscapes. The current research, when combined with Dr. Gregg?s earlier work will provide data on sage-grouse in pristine habitats on Hart Mountain and on landscapes currently impacted by feral horses (Sheldon), livestock (Hart Mountain) and both horses and livestock (lands adjacent to Sheldon. The ultimate goal of this research is to improve understanding of the relationship between nonnative ungulates and sage-grouse. For examples of our approach to ecological questions see publications at:?http://www.ag.unr.edu/sedinger/Sage-grouse/Default.aspx. This research provides a unique opportunity to address an important ecological question working with large data sets. Current research will involve four field seasons. Students will conduct field work in southern Oregon or northern Nevada from March through late July. Students will be part of the Ecology Evolution and Conservation Biology (EECB) Graduate Program, an interdisciplinary program including faculty from the Biology, Natural Resources and Environmental Science, and Geography Departments at the University of Nevada Reno. Students should have a strong interest in life-history evolution, population biology or grazing ecosystems, enjoy field work and be in excellent physical condition. Stipend, health insurance and 80% of tuition costs are provided. Qualifications: Experience working with sage-grouse. Strong interest in field work and quantitative approaches to understanding populations. To Apply: Contact JIM SEDINGER (EM: jsedinger AT?cabnr.unr.edu) with questions. Apply directly to EECB (URL:?http://environment.unr.edu/eecb/) with copies to me.

SAGE-GROUSE FIELD CREW LEADER (1) AND FIELD TECHNICIAN (2) POSITIONS AVAILABLE. Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Colorado State University are conducting a collaborative, multi-year research project to estimate population size of greater sage-grouse in the Parachute-Piceance-Roan (PPR) near Meeker, Colorado. A crew leader and 2 field technicians are needed from Nov 1, 2012 through March 15, 2013 with potential for extension through the end of April to assist with lek surveys. Major job responsibilities include surveying transects or plots on foot in deep snow and collecting sage-grouse pellet samples for genetic analysis, trapping and radio-collaring sage-grouse males and hens, radio-telemetry, recovery of sage-grouse mortalities and data entry/proofing. Field work occurs in highly variable and often very cold and windy conditions at 7000-8,500 ft elevation in remote locations. Position requires extensive snowshoeing and safe operation of snowmobiles, 4WD pickups and ATVs on narrow, icy or muddy gravel roads and two-tracks in remote areas. Crew leader will assist GRA with daily field operations and will be responsible for crew scheduling and supervision, database management, minor accounting and field logistics. Field crew leader salary range: $15.62-17.60/hr., depending on experience. Field technician salary range: $12.69-13.50/hr., depending on experience. Field housing is provided in heated, dry-camp travel trailers or in shared rooms at the Little Hills SWA bunkhouse southwest of Meeker, CO. Housing is contingent on keeping the field house and yard clean and organized at all times. The study area ranges in elevation from 7,000-8,500ft and is approximately 60% privately owned. A minimum B.S. and 1-2 years field experience is preferred (Natural Resources, Wildlife Biology or related). Top applicants will have the following skills: experience with high-elevation/winter field work in rural areas, experience trapping and handling sage-grouse or other large birds, telemetry experience, proficiency with GPS and navigating through/around private property, ability to work in extremely cold and variable weather conditions, willingness to work long days with a flexible schedule (work is weather dependent), ability to snowshoe in deep snow up to 6miles/day and experience with safe operation (and maintenance) of snowmobiles and 4-WD pickups hauling trailers on snowy/ icy/muddy roads. Preference will be given to applicants with outstanding work ethic and attention to detail. Good communication skills, respect for private landowners and the ability to live and work with diverse types of people under difficult field conditions are required for this position. Wilderness first aid and/or winter survival skills or training are a plus. Applicants should send a 1 page letter of interest, 1-2 page resume, and 3 references with phone and email contact info no later than 15 Sep 2012. Please send the cover letter, resume, and references as a single Word or PDF file named ?LastName_FirstName? (e.g., ?Brown_James?). Top applicants may be interviewed and hired prior to the deadline, so early applications are encouraged. Send application materials or email questions to JESSICA BRAUCH (EM: jbrauch ATrams.colostate.edu).

WILDLIFE REHABILITATION PRECEPTORSHIP (Externship) Each year the Wildlife Center of Virginia admits about 2,500 patients ? sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals in need of medical care. The volunteer Animal Caretaker/Orphan Raiser preceptorship (externship) program gives in-depth, hands-on experience in the field of wildlife rehabilitation. Lasting a minimum of eight weeks, preceptorships focus on animal husbandry, nutrition, capture and restraint methods, hand-feeding techniques for orphaned species, wildlife laws, and release criteria. All applicants must be self-motivated individuals with a sincere interest in working with wildlife and the ability to enthusiastically work long hours. Attention to detail, punctuality, initiative and a strong desire to learn are required, as well as at least two years of college or equivalent prior animal experience. Spring preceptorship opportunities are available for eight-week periods between January ? May. We are flexible with timing ? there is always enough to do! Deadline for spring applications is 15 Nov 2012. For a complete job description and application, please visit?http://www.wildlifecenter.org/wp/about-us/preceptorship-internship-opportunities/.?

VOLUNTEER POSITION AUSTRALIA with seabirds - Position Description: We're looking for one or two volunteer field assistants to help with research on short-tailed shearwaters in Victoria, Australia. Our research focuses on foraging ecology and reproductive success in short-tailed shearwaters at 2 locations. Volunteers will be involved in the following tasks: 1. Nest searches and monitoring 2. Capturing and measuring seabirds 3. Transmitter deployment. Qualifications/Experience: We are looking for volunteer research assistants 1. Having experience with seabirds, especially in transmitter deployment. 2. Being reliable, responsible and motivated when it comes to following research protocols and methodologies, and an ability to work at unsociable hours when necessary. Salary/funding: No salary is provided (accommodation and food will be provided while in the field). All research equipment will be provided. Volunteer research assistants will also be responsible for their own airfare and travel to Australia and medical/travel insurance. Benefits: This position offers excellent opportunities for viewing seabirds and other wildlife. Positions are available from January ? April 2013. We are looking for volunteers who are able to commit for the entire period. For more info, contact: (EM: mberlinc AT?deakin.edu.au). To apply, please submit a CV to Miss MAUD BERLINCOURT (EM: mberlinc AT?deakin.edu.au) outlining your suitability for the role, relevant experience. There is no specific deadline and applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

Title: ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER (NATURAL SCIENCES), California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Salary: $3,106.00 - $4,670.00. Job Description: Under the general supervision of a Senior Environmental Planner, the Environmental/Associate Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences) performs the more difficult and complex natural science studies. The incumbent will research and develop reports to inventory, identify, and analyze vegetation and wildlife and assist in the design, development, and recommendation of mitigation measures to avoid, reduce, or compensate for impacts to biotic resources. To be considered for this vacancy you must have transfer eligibility based on present or past state civil service eligibility, or passed an exam for this classification. To learn how to become a civil service employee, visit the State Personnel Board?s website:?www.spb.ca.govApplications will be screened for the most qualified candidates. Please note: Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applications will be forwarded to the State Personnel Board for review and the applicant's name may be removed from the eligibility list. The posting may be used to fill one or more vacancies.. Additional Information: Working Title: Environmental Planner (Natural Sciences). Position Number:??904 - 138 ? 4635. Will also consider hiring a(n): ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER (NATURAL SCIENCES) $4,619.00 - $5,616.00. Location: Caltrans District 4, Oakland. County: ALAMEDA. Timebase: Full time. Tenure: Permanent month(s). Final Filing Date: Until Filled. Department Link:?http://www.dot.ca.gov?Exam Link:?http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/jobs/recruit/envplnr.html?Contact Unit/Address: Office of Biological Sciences and Permits, 111 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94612. Contact Name/Phone: CARIE S. MONTERO (PH:??510-286-5636, EM: Carie_Montero AT?dot.ca.gov).

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS OF BIOLOGY ? Two faculty are sought. Due to significant increases in enrollments, Hofstra University invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions, rank of Assistant Professor, in the Department of Biology. Ornithologists, especially those working in urban/suburban settings, are welcomed. Faculty are sought for the following positions: Animal Biology: The successful candidate will teach an introductory Animal Form and Function course and contribute to the continued improvement of this course, including the development of new labs. Additional teaching assignments may include advanced courses in animal biology, anatomy, physiology or other courses in the candidate?s specialty. Animal Physiology: The successful candidate will teach an introductory Animal Form and Function course and contribute to the continued improvement of this course, including the development of new labs. Additional teaching assignments will be selected from advanced courses in physiology or other courses in the candidate?s specialty. An ability to teach courses at a variety of levels (non-majors, undergraduate majors, and Master's students) is desired. Experience with and/or interest in innovative teaching techniques is desirable. Faculty in Biology must maintain an active, productive research program that has strong potential for attracting external funding and is accessible to both undergraduate and Master's level students. The specific area of research is open but should complement existing strengths within the department. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, experience in course development and design, and demonstrated teaching ability. Post-doctoral experience is preferred. Interested individuals should submit: (1) a cover letter indicating the position they are applying for, (2) a curriculum vitae (indicating specific teaching experience), (3) statement of research interests, (4) statement of teaching experience, interests and philosophy, and (5) have letters from three references sent to: Faculty Search, Department of Biology, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1140, or email application documents (in PDF format) to (EM: Robert.W.Seagull AT?hofstra.edu). The Department of Biology is a medium-sized, diverse, and growing department. Additional information about the department, faculty, facilities, etc. is posted on the web at:?http://hofstra.edu/biology. Application materials should be received by 14 Sep 2012. Starting date: September 2013. Hofstra University is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.

BIRD SURVEY CREW LEADERS (VOLUNTEER) Location: Xuan Lien and Pu Hu Nature Reserves in Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam. Duration: As soon as possible, minimum of three month stay. Job Type: Volunteer Application Deadline: Crew leader positions will potentially be open for 12 months, but there is a need to fill some of these positions immediately. Job Description: This project is currently being established and we are hiring crew leaders to lead volunteer bird surveyors through our two nature reserves in Vietnam. We have many applicants for volunteer surveyors, but we are lacking qualified applicants for leadership positions. You will work closely with Vietnamese forest officers but their English language abilities are limited. Accommodation is very simple and will be provided outside or at a small ranger station within the park. Your contribution to food expenses will be $2 per day. Primary duties will be: aiding other volunteers in bird ID, leading your volunteer crew of 1-3, arranging travel to survey locations with Viet forest staff, being responsible for data submission, and making survey schedules and establishing safety protocols. There is potential that your position may become involved with other projects in the park. Getting to the station will be the volunteer?s responsibility, but once here, the $2/day cost will cover food and accommodation and there should be no additional costs. Having the appropriate equipment is also the responsibility of the volunteer (Decent binoculars and C. Robsons? ?Birds of Southeast Asia? field guide). The projects are under the management of the relevant Management Board of the Nature Reserves and supported by the development agency GIZ. The goal is to assess, protect and rehabilitate the biodiversity of these 2 nature reserves. Qualifications: Volunteers must be physically fit, enthusiastic and capable of working without supervision. Strict working discipline, following rules, regulations and supervision is a must! Looking for multiple years of previous avian field experience in addition to crew leadership skills. To Apply: For more information and to apply for this positions, feel free to email (EM: Jamesadamcampbell AT?gmail.com). Send resume and please state your interests, experience, and availability.

ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ? Population Ecology/Population Dynamics.
University of Idaho, College of Natural Resources, Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences. Open for Recruitment: August 6, 2012 - Open until further notice. Announcement #: 10000041826. Salary Range: Commensurate with experience. Full or Part Time: Full Time. Location: Moscow. Materials Required: Online Application (URL:?http://apptrkr.com/270058), Job References, Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Application. Title of position: The College of Natural Resources (CNR) invites applications for an academic-year, tenure-track position as Assistant or Associate Professor in the field of Population Ecology/Population Dynamics. A faculty member with expertise in Wildlife Population Ecology and Modeling with strong quantitative skills is essential to research, graduate education and teaching in our programs, to CNR, to the University, and to our collaborators and constituents. Starting date: August 2013. Responsibilities: The position will involve approximately 30-35% teaching, 45-55% scholarship and 10-20% advising/outreach/service. Teaching responsibilities will include a senior-level course in wildlife and fish population ecology, a graduate-level course in population analysis, and a graduate-level course in the incumbent?s specialty area. The successful candidate is expected to develop a strong, extramurally funded research program addressing ecological- and management-relevant questions involving wildlife population ecology, to mentor graduate and undergraduate students, to work across disciplines with other faculty both within and outside the College of Natural Resources.

Qualifications

Required: The incumbent must possess a Ph.D. with a focus on population ecology and modeling with emphasis on impacts of anthropogenic and natural influences on populations of wildlife species, knowledge of ecological and management issues relating to wildlife population ecology, demonstrate successful research productivity through external funding and refereed publications, and must demonstrate commitment to teaching excellence.

Desired: Experience in managing research projects, knowledge of funding opportunities in population ecology, post-doctoral or agency experience, interest in population dynamics of large mammals, experience with interdisciplinary research and/or management collaborations, experience transferring knowledge of population ecology, modeling and statistical methods to applied situations and challenging management problems, experience as the primary instructor for a university-level course, and willingness to engage in service to students, the department and the university.

Contact/Application procedure: For a complete description and to apply online, please visit (URL:?http://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources). Questions regarding the position can be addressed to Dr. KERRY REESE, Department Head, at (EM: kreese ATuidaho.edu). Closing date for application: The search will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified, but not prior to 12 October 2012. The Institution: The University of Idaho is the Land Grant institution of Idaho, located in the Panhandle of northern Idaho. The CNR has three departments: Fish and Wildlife Sciences; Forestry, Rangeland and Fire Sciences; and Conservation Social Sciences, and offers 8 undergraduate degree programs including wildlife, fisheries, and ecology and conservation biology, and the MS, PhD and MNR graduate degrees. There are about 600 undergraduate majors and 200 graduate students in the college. The university is located near many terrestrial and aquatic habitats for field research sites, is nationally known for its strong program in wildlife and fish sciences, and has strong working relationships with state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and Native American tribes. See URL:?http://www.uidaho.edu/cnr/fishwild) for more information. To enrich education through diversity, the University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. jeid-8f7fa115dd201394123958a7b4bf52cc

AVIAN RESEARCH/RESTORATION & DATA TECHNICIAN ? ID# 12417. Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit. Regular, Full?Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project, on the Island of Maui, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws. Minimum Monthly Salary RANGE: $2,189 - $3,396/Mon. Duties: Assist in productivity studies of Maui Parrotbill and endangered forest passerines. Assist in the capture, banding and re-sighting of forest birds for long-term survival monitoring; assist in censuses of breeding birds and mapping territories; assist in endangered species recovery and habitat management techniques including small mammal monitoring and control, weed censuses, erosion control and trail maintenance; assist with analysis for project summaries. Assist in dry forest restoration trials for the reintroduction of endangered forest passerines including monitoring, seed collection, out planting, small mammal and weed control, and coordinating and leading volunteers. Takes a lead in data management including managing Access database, creating reports and summaries. Primary Qualifications: Education: Bachelor?s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in a Biology, Zoology, Wildlife Science, Avian Ecology or related field. Experience: At least one (1) year of experience conducting avian research. One to three (1-3) years of experience with Microsoft Access and database design. (Volunteer experience may be acceptable depending on relationship to job requirements). Abil/Know/Skills: Knowledge of principles and techniques of avian ecology, population biology and conservation. Knowledge of database design. Knowledge of maintenance for database, Linux/Ubuntu server and computer stations. Strong skills in techniques of avian population ecology and conservation management. Able to take detailed field notes and follow a prescribed data collection system, and perform data entry into spreadsheets and databases. Strong verbal and oral communication skills. Able to make database queries and write simple reports. Able to use Microsoft Access?, including database design. Possess a valid driver?s license. Post Offer/Employment Conditions: Must possess the American Red Cross Certification in First Aid/CPR (or be able to obtain the certificate following the training provided within three (3) months of hire). Must be able to complete basic helicopter safety course and external load transport within six (6) months of hire. Physical/Medical Requirements: Able to conduct fieldwork in high elevation forest under cold, wet and extremely rugged field conditions. Able to hike on poor footing conditions for ten to fifteen (10-15) miles carrying loads up to forty (40) pounds. Expected to live and work in remote field camps under primitive conditions in close quarters with other individuals for up to fourteen (14) consecutive days. Inquiries: HANNA MOUNCE [PH: 573-0280 (Oahu)]. Application Requirements: Please go to (URL:?http://www.rcuh.com), click on ?Employment?; select ?Apply? and navigate to ?See Job Announcements and/or Apply for a Job.? You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Salary History, 4) Supervisory References, 5) Copy of Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online applications must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting. If you do not have access to our system and the closing date is imminent, you may send additional documents to (EM: rcuhhr AT?rcuh.com). If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (PH:??808-956-8344). Closing Date: 14 Sep 2012. EEO/AA Employer.

"HOODED GREBE PROJECT", VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 2012-2013. The project started in Santa Cruz, Patagonia, Argentina in 2008 and in January 2009 our first searches uplands begun. Since then, we have been working nonstop every year, amassing a good amount of knowledge about the species, conservation problems, environment, the gaps in the biological knowledge of the species and the people involved in the story. The project is not only focused in gathering much needed data on the grebe but also putting in place actions that help recover population numbers. The Project is carried by a group of institutions NGO's Aves Argentinas/BirdLife Int. & Ambiente Sur and the CONICET with the University of Buenos Aires. Several other organizations provide extra support, among them Fundaci?n Flora y Fauna Argentina, Canadian Wildlife Service, CREOI, A.V. Jensen Charity Fund. Profile of the volunteers: The main asset we look for in people wanting to volunteer time to the project is a genuine interest in conservation and/or research. It is also important they have a passion for nature and adventure. We don't necessarily look for people with a degree but for those who have shown interest and passion for learning and have something to add to the project. The environment we work in is extreme, with winds that can blow over 100 kilometers an hour and a temperature range from several below to 30 plus Celsius and intense exposure to radiation and low humidity. Volunteers must be prepared both physically and mentally for working in these conditions as many times the tasks can't be delayed. We consider fundamental a good disposition, sense of humor and a proactive attitude because long periods of time are sometimes spent in the field with no access to toilets or showers, camping near a protective bunch of rocks among other things. Tasks: Some of the activities we will do in the field are: - Census of aquatic Birds and shorebirds. - Data Collection in Hooded Grebe colonies. - Hooded Grebe trapping and marking. - Monitoring of invasive species like Mink and Kelp Gull. - Assisting the 'guardians' of the colonies in the detection and control of factor affecting that particular colony. - Development and deployment of direct conservation measures (such us wind stoppers devices, artificial nests, etc.). - Monitoring of other fauna (mammals, reptiles). - Provide help with the maintenance of field work equipment. - Environmental education. Conditions: Since the activities to be developed in the field are of a varying nature it is important that you express you area of interest beforehand. At any case, many of the activities are carried sometimes in a parallel way meaning you would be able to add and help in all the different aspects of the project. The minimum volunteering time is 15 days. Your expenses will be covered completely once you have arrived to Santa Cruz province, including food and lodging during working and resting days. Should you be able to spend 30 days or more we would be able to provide transportation to and from Buenos Aires (assuming this is your entrance point to Argentina). Field work runs from 1 Dec 2012 until 15 Apr 2013 with short rest intervals (2-3 days) usually in places like Perito Moreno, El Calafate or El Chalt?n. This is a long term project hence volunteers have chances of growing in their rich once they have been accepted. Volunteers with novel ideas, an interest to develop a thesis for a masters or a future PhD will be favored. In this sense, we have several research ideas we could point you to. Given the sometimes rough weather conditions mentioned previously and sometimes hard physical activity (a day?s walk of around 20 kilometers is common) aside from being in good shape you should also have good quality personal equipment (clothing, sleeping bag and personal items) capable of withstanding these conditions. Good first aid knowledge is also favored. Spanish is the main language but English is spoken by most of the people involved in the project. To apply: Please send us: - Intention letter briefly describing your main interest to participate, - A support letter from anybody related to conservation and fieldwork, - CV. Applications will be received until 1 October 2012. Contact (queries and applications): IGNACIO ROESLER (EM: roesler AT?ege.fcen.uba.ar?or kiniroesler AT?gmail.com), Laboratorio de Ecologia y Comportamiento Animal, Departamento de Ecologia, Genetica y Evoluci?n, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales, Universidad de Buenos Aires (URL:http://www.avesargentinas.org.ar).

QUANTITATIVE TERRESTRIAL VERTEBRATE ECOLOGIST ? Assistant Unit Leader -- US Geological Survey AZCFWRU; Assistant Professor -- School of Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Arizona. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and University of Arizona (UA) wish to hire an Assistant Unit Leader in the Arizona Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (AZCFWRU). This is a year around (12-month) permanent Federal position with the USGS at the AZCFWRU in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment, UA (starting at the GS-12 level). The Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Program was established in 1935 to facilitate cooperation between the Department of the Interior, land grant universities, the Wildlife Management Institute, and state natural resource agencies to conduct research and graduate education related to ecosystems, and fish, wildlife, and their habitats that are of interest to the university and state and federal agencies. Unit scientists have full faculty appointments at UA. The UA, located in Tucson, provides world class research and teaching opportunities, and offers natural resource professionals close access to a wide variety of ecosystems including lowland deserts, riparian systems, grasslands, oak woodlands, chaparral, juniper-pinyon forests, spruce-fir forests, and mountain-top tundra. Responsibilities: The Assistant Unit Leader plans, conducts, and directs research and graduate training; develops an extramurally funded research program; fosters a productive relationship with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, UA, and federal natural resource agencies; prepares scientific reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals and for presentation to scientific and conservation organizations; acts as an advisor to graduate students; and teaches one graduate level course per year in the area of his/her expertise. Experience: Applicants should be experienced in the study of vertebrate ecology as it applies to management of natural resources. Terrestrial vertebrate ecologists, especially those with a focus on herpetological and avian ecology, are encouraged to apply, although vertebrate or invertebrate ecologists with strong backgrounds in other disciplines will be considered. Experience and strong interests in the quantitative aspects of applied ecology and resource management are required, such as experimental and sampling design, population modeling, computer intensive methods, Bayesian and frequentist statistics and landscape/spatial analysis. Ability to teach a graduate-level class on some aspect of applied statistics or to assist graduate students in research design and analysis is a plus. Vertebrate ecologists with interest in climate change, predator-prey dynamics, invasive species, fire ecology, spatial ecology, and impacts of renewable energy are encouraged. Successful applicant must possess outstanding communication skills and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with a wide variety of people, from agency professionals, academics, students, and laypersons. Researchers who have worked for or who have collaborated extensively with state or federal natural resource agencies are especially encouraged to apply. The candidate?s area of expertise should complement existing strengths in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment that include, but are not limited to fisheries science, wildlife science, landscape ecology, remote sensing, natural resource management, population and community ecology, hydrology, riparian/watershed ecology and management, range management, population genetics, environmental assessment and monitoring, geographic information systems, community-based management, and invasion biology. We are interested in candidates who can prosper within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment of physical, biological, and social scientists. Qualifications: Education: Ph.D. in wildlife science, fisheries science, ecology, natural resource statistics or other field related to the disciplines mentioned under responsibilities. Other: Publication and grant record commensurate with experience; demonstrated ability to develop a productive research program involving academic and agency collaborators; demonstrated ability to understand needs of state and federal cooperators; potential for excellence in mentoring graduate students and training future researchers and managers; and demonstrated willingness to provide technical assistance with wildlife management, experimental design and data analysis. The position is available for application electronically through USAJOBS (URL:http://www.USAJobs.opm.gov) until October 18, 2012. Interested applicants with questions may contact SCOTT BONAR (EM: sbonar AT?ag.arizona.edu). The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Mystery, Romance and Franchising: Culverhouse Professor Co ...

August 27th, 2012 - Filed under: Cover Story

Illustration by Doug Shinholster and Erin Hill

By Kerie Kerstetter

University of Alabama professor James Combs took everything he knew about?college textbooks and threw it out the?window when he agreed to co-author a graphic novel on franchising last year.

Published in June 2011, ?Tales of Garc?n: The Franchise Players? is one of?the most current textbooks on the subject?of franchising and family business, yet its gripping story line and illustrations resemble that of a comic book. Combs, a professor of management and marketing in the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration, is pioneering a new approach to learning about business through his work with the graphic novel literature.

?The whole idea is that if you?re engaged, you?re paying attention to what you?re reading,? Combs said. ?It?s great when you can put education and entertainment together.?

The book is about a charismatic hotel owner named Garc?n, who has a knack for entertaining guests with his stories of adventure. His family business has seen limited growth, yet a possible solution emerges when a mysterious investor offers to become the hotel?s first franchisee. Garc?n has two children, Ram?n and Isabel, who help run the family business, and they each have different ideas about whether the hotel should be franchised.

?The book really looks at how to best grow your business without losing that personal service aspect,? Combs said.

The authors describe the plot as one of mystery, romance and adventure, as the family explores the options of franchising.

Combs collaborated with Dave Ketchen (Auburn University) and Jeremy Short (University of Oklahoma), both professors of management and veterans of the graphic novel genre. Ketchen and Short authored the two-part, graphic-novel series ?Atlas Black in 2010? that focused on the subject of business management. The three met through their doctoral study at LSU, where Combs and Short were each students of Ketchen?s.

?We were all chatting at dinner one night when they said, ?Why don?t we do a book on franchising??? Combs said about the origins of ?Tales of Garc?n.?

Short said the relevance of franchising in today?s business, as well as Comb?s expertise on the subject, made him a logical partner for their next graphic novel.

?Franchising is an important form of entrepreneurship in the U.S. and worldwide,? Short said. ?Jim is an expert in the area of franchising research, so he was a natural fit to be part of the project.?

Short and Ketchen were the storytellers, responsible for generating the book?s characters and plot, while Combs worked to weave the franchising concepts into the story line. The creative process for their?graphic novels is quite simple.

?We think of a general plot that has ties to the content we want to cover and then create memorable characters,? Short said.??In this case, we built the book around the larger-than-life patriarch, Garc?n, who is a mixture of J. Peterman from Seinfeld and ?The Most Interesting Man in the World.??

Short said the actual writing of the book then becomes pretty easy since the material they cover ? business, management, entrepreneurship ? has so many applications to everyday life.

?Our basic idea is to build on the concept of storytelling and the concept that individuals learn and convey more information naturally through memorable stories,? Short said.

The book has received a favorable response since its release.

?We?ve received positive feedback from professors who have used the book in their classes,? Combs said. ?Their students have seemed to really enjoy it.?

However, Short said that they also wrote the book with other audiences in?mind ? namely, current practitioners and business owners.

?(For these audiences) most of the popular books on the subject seem to have ?idiots? or ?dummies? as their target market,? Short said. ?We felt we could do better by?offering a book with an engaging plot that builds off cutting-edge research. (With ?Tales of Garc?n?), we want to make the content engaging and entertaining while making it clear we aren?t dumbing down?the material.?

The book is available through Flat?World Knowledge, an online publishing?platform for textbooks. The first chapter?is viewable for free, and the remaining chapters are available in PDF for $20. Hard copies of the book are also available for?purchase on Amazon.

Combs said he plans to start using the book in his classroom. Combs is new to C&BA, having arrived from Florida State University.

?I came to the business school last fall, and it?s growing really fast,? Combs said. ?We?re really moving forward as a business school, adding a lot of programs, and it?s really exciting.?

Source: http://dialog.ua.edu/2012/08/mystery-romance-and-franchising-culverhouse-professor-co-authors-graphic-novel-textbook/

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Monday, August 27, 2012

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Sunday, August 26, 2012

Find Out How Many Fake Twitter Followers You Have With StatusPeople

twitter-robot-birdAre you a social media superstar, or is your Twitter feed just a soapbox for a?soulless?animatronic?audience? StatusPeople?is a humbling web application that reveals the percentage of followers that are fake or inactive. Obama?has a whopping 31% fake followers (or 6 million of 19 million), Twitter queen, Lady Gaga, has 27%--which makes us feel like a people magnet with a comparatively tiny 20%. Twitter occasionally cleanses its universe of robots?with a mass purge, but is clearly struggling to keep up a motivated army of spammers and purchased accounts.

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SCRAPBOOKING MADRID OVER THE YEARS | My Article Diary

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Weinstein extortion suspect's lawyer: Don't rush to judgment

NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - An attorney for the aspiring actor accused of trying to extort millions from Harvey Weinstein and others says not to "rush to judgment."

"Before we rush to judgment, we need to wait until all of the facts are in," said Charleston, W. Va. attorney Troy N. Giatras said in a statement. "We are still in the process of gathering those facts. I have had limited discussions with my client and expect to have more when he arrives in West Virginia in the coming week."

Shah, who has appeared in small roles in "Bones," "Outsourced," and "The Dark Knight," was arrested two weeks ago. The West Hollywood resident is accused of threatening to kill at least one member of Cline's family if Cline didn't wire the money to an offshore account, authorities said.

A criminal complaint said Shah sought handgun training only days before he was arrested.

An affidavit in the case said Shah tried to shake down four other people besides Cline. One of the alleged victims, identified in the complaint only as "a Connecticut resident and co-founder of a movie studio," was Weinstein, the co-founder of Miramax and The Weinstein Company.

Shah is charged with two counts of interference with commerce by threats and two counts of transmitting threatening communications in interstate commerce. If convicted, he could be sentenced to forty years in prison.

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Thursday, August 23, 2012

CSEC Pure Math yield positive results | TrakkerNews - News all Day ...

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hile the Regional results for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Examination in both Mathematics and English this year have been described as dismal in many sections, the former mentioned subject area did see a few candidates scoring full marks on each paper.?
This is according to Senior Assistant Registrar, Dr Gordon Harewood.
He lamented though that the disturbing fact is that the results show that some concepts which should have really been mastered at the lower secondary level are challenging to candidates.
He made reference to very simple algebra and perimeter questions which according to him saw too many candidates becoming lost in their responses.?
?We (CXC) do common entrance examinations for two countries and we also do the Caribbean Primary-Exit Assessment (CPA) and we ask those kinds of questions and students don?t howl and scream and say it is too difficult, but when we present similar questions to CSEC candidates they are not doing well as they should,? Dr Harewood disclosed.
Despite the evident decline in Mathematics and English this year, the Senior Assistant Registrar said that there was commendable performances in a new subject area CXC introduced this year.? Although entries were small, he revealed that approximately 58 per cent of the candidates obtained Grade One through Three in Additional Mathematics.?
As such, he said that CXC will be seeking to encourage candidates who intend to go on to do Pure Maths at CAPE to take up Additional Maths.
He revealed that for many years the Pure Maths Awards Committee has been complaining that students have been embarking on the Pure Maths Programme with gaps having done only CSEC Maths.?
?There are still gaps which they need to remedy before they can deal well with the Pure Maths programme.
This syllabus was constructed specifically with that in mind and it does provide a great platform for success at CAPE Pure Maths and especially for those students who may do (CSEC) Maths in Third or Fourth Forms and spend a year in Fifth Form without doing Maths again until Sixth Form.?
According to Dr Harewood, it would be best for students to do it early then go on to do the Additional Maths in Fifth Form and be quite ready for the for the Pure Maths in Sixth Form, Dr Harewood explained.

Source: http://www.caribbeantrakker.com/2012/08/csec-pure-math-yield-positive-results/

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Monday, August 20, 2012

The Asana of Relationships: Becoming a Warrior of Love ...

I have been preaching the gospel of learning to stay in our relationships for close to a decade, but only recently have learned for myself how the lessons of staying with the hard places in relationship are most deeply integrated through the work of the body.

Learning how to hold our selves in the Warrior/ Virabhadrasana 1 pose provides a powerful metaphor for the complex commitment necessary for our most intimate relationships to thrive.

My best yoga teachers have always stressed that the strength of Warrior 1 is finding the balance between grounding the back leg while stretching the front forward. In order to rest in the center we are literally holding ourselves fully in the present moment. Finding this central alignment both lengthens and strengthens muscles in the legs, shoulders and arms, while opening up space for your heart and lungs to expand. It is said that the full expression of this pose is ?to honor the highest self? which in the best of worlds is the same reason we love each other.

It might seem an oxymoron of sorts, to use the words love and warrior in the same phase, but the truth is that for real and lasting love to flourish and thrive in life, it takes a warrior?s heart. Practicing the Warrior 1/Virabhadrasana forces us to simultaneously rely on our strength while stretching into the limits of our flexibility. Our stability comes from these efforts merging.

The same can be said of the work of intimacy. Beyond the initial euphoria of falling in love, finding the reasons to keep your promises takes both the strength of belief in the basic goodness that the container of your relationship holds and the willingness to stretch your emotional boundaries into new spaces of vulnerability.

Our relationships wobble beneath us when we don?t bring both of these qualities to our ability to love. It is easy for us to lose sight of our basic faith in ourselves and to not offer the benefit of the doubt to the people we love. It is such a small quarter turn of vision that brings us back to this place where we fundamentally trust that we are doing the best we can and that the people who love us are doing the same.

Building this kind of trust into our relationships, as basic as it seems, gives you the foundation to be steady when things don?t go as planned. People?s shortcomings, and even our disappointment with our self can be contained, and even create compassion for the striving and failing that is inherent in our efforts to love.

Opening our heart and our breathing to wider spaces of vulnerability is how relationships evolve and grow. What we are not willing to share, to disclose and express, doesn?t just keep our relationship shielded from our full self, it keeps us at a distance from what is really happening inside of us. In either case, this defensive mechanism designed to keep us safe, often without our recognition often accomplishes the reverse by cutting us off from the heart connection that we long for in love.

So next time you rest into Warrior 1, consider all the spaces that are opening and becoming stronger in your body, preparing you to become a warrior of love, which is the truest battle we have the honor of fighting for in this life.

About The Author

Wendy Strgar, founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, is a loveologist who writes and lectures on Making Love Sustainable, a green philosophy of relationships which teaches the importance of valuing the renewable resources of love, intimacy and family. In her new book, Love that Works: A Guide to Enduring Intimacy, she tackles the challenging issues of sustaining relationships and healthy intimacy with an authentic and disarming style and simple yet innovative advice. It has been called "the essential guide for relationships." The book is available on ebook, as well as in paperback online. Wendy has been married for 27 years to her husband, a psychiatrist, and lives with their four children ages 13- 22 in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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There are many projects in home improvement that any homeowner can easily take on if he has the right information to see them through it. If you are thinking of improving things around your house, then read this article for suggestions that can help you finish your tasks.

You should be sure to check around the foundation of your house. These areas should be filled with compacted soil to prevent water from pooling and eroding parts of your yard. Water can, over time, destroy your foundation and even ruin the wooden areas of your home.

An excellent home improvement project which will save you money on potential damage and utility bills is re-caulking your windows. This prevents your windows from becoming drafty and letting moisture in, which can promote mold growth as well as raise heating costs. If the old caulking is cracked, remove it carefully with a chisel and hammer and replace with fresh caulk.

When renovating a house for resale, remember that it is more important to attend to the outside look of the home first, before you attend to items such as plumbing or installing central heating. The curb appeal of the home is what will drive people to come inside for a closer look.

If you have some wallpaper, you can make a nice looking bookcase. First, choose a design that you like. If the wallpaper is put on the back of the bookcase, the design shows as a backdrop to your books when they are lined up on the shelves. You will not only have a nice bookcase, but a nice addition to your room.

For a simple home improvement project, install a new mailbox. A newer, cleaner mailbox adds curb appeal and makes your home appear more modern. Just remember to follow your city?s regulations when putting in a new mailbox. You can do this job fairly quickly.

Start thinking about, and planning for, your home improvement project early in the game. If you immediately start exploring all of your options, you will be able to build up a wider and more carefully chosen array of possibilities. Do not concentrate on finding the right colors for your room, it just stresses you out!

If you want a contractor to complete your home improvements for you, consider reputation over price. The disreputable contractor may offer a low price, but achieve this by using cheap materials and unskilled labor. Soon after, you may discover that the work is not holding its value. Not only that, but if a project is done incorrectly, it could pose a danger to those in your home. Always select a contractor that is honest and reputable.

Upgrading your appliances goes a long way in improving the overall quality and value of your home. Any appliance that you upgrade will help you add value and give you a great start towards your home improvement goals.

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Home improvement is not about overworking yourself. Home improvements can be done by yourself, or you can hire a professional to complete them for you. Deciding what you want to do and how it will be done is the first step in making home improvements.

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Saturday, August 18, 2012

This or That: Health and Fitness | Running Through Red Lights

Ashley posted this survey a few weeks ago, and I?ve been meaning to give it a go.? The rainy day has me snuggled up on the couch with lots of blankets, a cup of tea, and no motivation to come up with anything to write?perfect survey day, if I do say so myself!

THIS OR THAT?

  1. Run/workout in the heat and humidity or freezing temps and snow?
    After the sweltering summer we?ve had, I?m going to have to go with freezing temps and snow.? Living in Wisconsin makes for some brutal winters, but I feel like you can always put on more layers!
  2. Have washboard abs or flat abs?
    Definitely flat abs, though I?m no where close to having either!
  3. Dr. Oz or The Doctors?
    I?ve never seen either show, so I can?t really make an informed decision.? Does Grey?s Anatomy count as a favorite doctor show?? No?? Okay, I?ll go with NY Med!
  4. Cardio or Strength?
    Cardio!? Running is my exercise of choice, especially when I get to run with good friends!
  5. Cravings:? protein or carbs?
    Almost always carbs!
  6. Jillian Michaels or Bob Harper?
    As a trainer on the Biggest Loser?? Probably Jillian.? I?ve never done workout videos by either trainer, so I can?t pick based on that.
  7. Frozen Yogurt or Ice Cream?
    Up until a few months ago, I would have said neither.? After having a few real self-serve fro-yo experiences, I?m going to have to go with fro-yo!
  8. To train:? upper body or lower body?
    I?m terrible about doing any sort of weight training, but I?m going to have to say lower body.
  9. Protein powder or food with protein?
    I?m an advocate of getting nutrients from whole food sources.? I?ve never tried protein powder, though.
  10. Lunges or squats?
    Squats, hands down.? I loathe lunges.? LOATHE them!
  11. Sweet or salty?
    Salty!
  12. Workout attire:? cute or comfy?
    Comfy, but I definitely try to coordinate!
  13. Body Pump or heavy lifting?
    I?ve never done Body Pump, and our gym doesn?t have a lot of equipment, so I don?t really do either.
  14. Yoga or Pilates?
    Yoga, though I?m not very good at it!
  15. Nike or Adidas?
    My collection of Nike Tempo shorts and Lunar Eclipse/Glide/Free shoes is out of control.
  16. Running on the treadmill or outdoors?
    Lately I?ve been hitting the dreadmill hard, but my preference is definitely outside.
  17. Whole Foods or Trader Joe?s?
    I?ve never been to either.? :(
  18. Summer or Winter Olympics?
    Summer!? Especially with my newfound love of running.? Watching the marathon was so inspiring!
  19. Exercise classes or exercise videos?
    I?ve never been to an exercise class.? I prefer working out on my own, or with JP.
  20. Steamed veggies or roasted veggies?
    Roasted, for sure!

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Friday, August 17, 2012

Father Geek ? Dragon's Bard Game Review (prepublished version)

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Please Take Note: This is a review of the game?s final prototype. The art, game bits, and the rules discussed are all subject to change. The game is being reviewed on the components and the rules provided with the understanding that ?what you see is not what you might get? when the game is published. If you like what you read and want to learn more, we encourage you to visit the?Kickstarter project page. Now that we have all that disclaimer junk out of the way, on with the review!


The Basics:

  • For ages 5 and up (publisher suggests 10+)
  • For 3 to 4 players
  • Approximately 30 minutes to complete

Geek Skills:

  • Active Listening & Communication
  • Counting & Math
  • Logical & Critical Decision Making
  • Pattern/Color Matching
  • Strategy & Tactics
  • Hand/Resource Management

Learning Curve:

  • Child ? Easy
  • Adult ? Easy

Theme & Narrative:

  • Travel across the realms to collect stories and become the greatest bard who ever lived to save a Kingdom!

Endorsements:

  • Gamer Geek approved!
  • Parent Geek approved!
  • Child Geek approved!

Overview

The only things standing between a dragon?s wrath and the people of the Kingdom is a bard. But not just any bard, the Dragon?s Bard. This individual wanders the lands in search of great stories about great people doing great deeds. He collects them, memorizes them, and then makes the journey to the dragon?s lair. There, he tells the tales he has learned to the great and powerful Khrag, a dragon of legend who is to be feared. If Khrag is pleased by the tales, the Kingdom is saved for a time. If the dragon is not entertained, the lands will burn.

Dragon?s Bard, by Albino Dragon?and based off of?Tracy and Laura Hickman?s ?Dragon?s Bard? book series, is comprised of 1 game board, 1 Dragon miniature, 38 Bard cards (in 5 different colors with number values 1 through 7, including 3 Dragon Rage card types), 5 Bard tokens, 35 Story tokens (in 5 different colors with number values 1, 2, 3, and 5), 40 Mandolin tokens, 40 Rumor tokens, and 1 First Player token. As this is a prototype of the game, we will note comment on the game component quality. HOWEVER, what we received was simply beautiful. The attention to detail, the?outstanding?illustrations, and quality of the prototype pieces left us exceedingly excited to see what the final game will look like!

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Tuning the Mandolin

To set up the game, place the game board in the middle of the playing area. Players can sit wherever they like but should be within easy reach of the game board at all times.

Place all the Mandolin tokens and Rumor tokens in their reserved spot on the game board. At this time, also place the Dragon miniature on the board in any of the five regions. The First Player token should also be placed on the board at this time until claimed by a player during the game and the?5 Bard tokens placed to one side of the board.

Now separate the five colors of Story tokens that have an image of one of the five regions on one side and a number value on the other. Make sure the number value is face-down and then randomize the groups. Select 5 Story tokens from each group, making sure you keep the number value face-down so no player can see them, and then stack the tokens into a single column. Place each stack of Story tokens on their matching region?on the game board. The remaining Story tokens are discarded for the duration of the game, but keep the number values hidden.

Example of what the final board might look like for the game

Now shuffle the Bard deck and deal out to each player 8 cards if playing a 4-player game or 10 cards if playing a 3-player game. Players are welcome to pick up their cards and organize them by color and value, but should not reveal their cards to their opponents.

Place the deck to the side of the game board and draw the top card, placing it next to the deck, face-up. This indicates the initial trump color. The Bard token that matches the color of the Bard card drawn is placed on its reserved spot on the game board as a reminder to all the players what the current trump color is. In the event that a Dragon Rage card type is revealed, no Bard token is placed indicating there is no trump for the current round.

You are now ready to play!

A Bard?s Wanderlust

The game will be played in rounds with each rounding having a First Player. The First Player title will change many times during the game, but the individual who holds the title will always complete the following steps:

  1. Place the Dragon?miniature?in one of the five regions with Story tokens (if this is the first round, this step is skipped).
  2. Play one Bard card from their hand (this is referred to as the lead card).

Now it is the other player?s turn. Starting with the next player going clockwise, each player now places a Bard card from their hand, too. The intent is to win the hand (or ?trick?) and win a Story token from the region the Dragon is currently occupying. This is done by playing a Bard card that matches the same color as the lead card with the highest number value or playing a Bard card that matches the current Bard token color. If this is done, the card acts as a trump and will always beat any other card except another trump card with a higher number value.

Bard card example ? note the small icon in the upper left next to the color ? this identifies the card?s perk

Players must play Bard cards that match the color of the lead card if they have them. If they do not, the players must play a trump card. If they have neither, any of the three?remaining?card colors can be played.

The winner of the hand (or ?trick?) collects all the cards played and places them in a stack face-up in front of them. They then collect the top Story token from the region where the Dragon?miniature?is currently located, making sure to not reveal its number value to any of the other players. Optionally, the players can chose to have all claimed Story token values face up. If the player won the trick using a card that matched the lead card, they also collect 1 Mandolin token.

The player who won the trick is, by default, the First Player for the next round. Play continues as described above until the end of the game.

Once all the cards are played, all the cards are collected by the First Player, shuffled, and a new hand is dealt to the players, as well as a new trump color.

A Bard Full of Tricks

While winning tricks is the goal of each round so as to collect Story tokens, the cards played not only determine if the trick is won but also provide special perks. They are as follows:

Bard Card with a Value of ?1?

The first player to play a Bard card with the value of ?1? becomes the First Player for the next round regardless of who wins the current trick. The First Player token is given to this player immediately. Any additional Bard cards with the value of ?1? played do not?provide?any special perk for the duration of the hand.

Bard Card with a Value of ?2?

Whenever any player plays a Bard card with the value of ?2?, they immediately collect 1 Mandolin token.?Any additional Bard cards with the value of ?2? played do not?provide?any special perk for the duration of the hand.

Bard Card with a Value of ?3?

Whenever any player plays a Bard card with the value of ?3?, they can draw and replace the current shown Bard card that has determine?s the hand?s trump color. This new card might change the current trump color for everyone. As such, this is an optional perk.?Any additional Bard cards with the value of ?3? played may also choose to replace the current Bard card that has determined the current trump color.

Bard Card with a Value of ?4?

Whenever any player plays a Bard card with a value of ?4?,??they immediately collects 1 Rumor token.?Any additional Bard cards with the value of ?4? played do not?provide?any special perk for the duration of the hand.

Bard Card with Dragon Rage

A Dragon Rage can be played even if the player has a playable card or trump for the current hand. Once played, no player can win the trick regardless of the card?s already played or played later in the hand. However, all cards played after the Dragon Rage can be any Bard card of any value or color.?Additionally, the player who played the Dragon Rage automatically takes the First Player token, even if another player played a Bard Card with a value of ?1? before or after the Dragon Rage, but any Dragon Rages played after the first can steal the First Player token.

The Song?s End

The game ends when all the Story tokens have been claimed from the regions on the board. The dragon is most pleased and it is now time to determine who the greatest bard in the Kingdom is. The player?s score is determined by adding the following:

  • All claimed Story token number values
  • +1 for every Mandolin token
  • Additionally, the player with the most Rumor tokens?receives?+5 bonus points

The player with the most points wins and has pleased the dragon with the their tales of adventure and romance!

To learn more about?Dragon?s Bard, see?the?Kickstarter project page.

Prediction

My little geeks have played plenty of card games, including the classics like?Hearts and Spades, but these traditional card games never grabbed their interest. They were too abstract (as most traditional card games are) and lacked any theme whatsoever for them to get excited about.?Dragon?s Bard is loaded with theme and is so incredibly colorful and detailed, I had to beat them off with a stick (figuratively speaking). But once again, we see how important theme and presentation can be when games are designed.

But what about the game play? People and things can look absolutely stunning, but lack any substance or depth. After reading the rules of the game, I wasn?t certain. The game description suggests an epic adventure as you travel about the different regions in a fantasy world. But you don?t travel and there is nothing really epic jumping out at me with the rules. Dragon?s Bard is a card game where players play to win a hidden token value. The goal is to win the most so as to have the most points at the end of the game. Pretty simple and not at all epic. Oh, sure, there?s a dragon, but that?s it for fantasy game elements.

The longer I looked at it, the more I felt the theme was pasted on. The ultimate test would be with the Child Geeks and the Gamer geeks. The Child Geeks would most likely be very interested in the game at first, based on the outstanding game components, but they would quickly learn that there was no epic fantasy game to be had, losing interest as a result. The Gamer Geeks would be able to very quickly poke through the fancy, candy wrapping of Dragon?s Bard?to get to the guts of the game. If they found it to be just a card game with variable point awards and simple trick taking game play, they wouldn?t care for it much.

Yes, complicated to predict the game?s outcome and also exciting! I love it when I have a difficult time predicting a game?s level of endorsement with my test groups! Not great for the game, mind you, but when you test enough games, you start seeing the same thing over and over again. Usually, you can judge a game based off the rules and prior experience with other games?similar?to it. When you are given a game that appears common enough but is something of a wild card when it comes to being able to predict it?s final level of endorsement, it?s rather exciting.

And so, I taught the game to my family and friends, not having any real idea of the outcome. After teaching it to my little geeks, demoing a few hands, and answering their few questions (mostly focused on the perks from the Bard cards), I asked them their thoughts on the game so far.

?Wow! Wow! Wow!? ~ Liam (age 8)

?That is the coolest dragon ever, Daddy!? ~ Nyhus (age 5)

Certainly, the dragon and presentation are popular. Let?s play and see if this is a game of substance or nothing more than a collection of really pretty bits. Exciting!

Final Word

My little geeks loved?Dragon?s Bard. Loved. It. They also played the game very well! My 5-year-old, who didn?t play as strongly as his brother, did awesome and won his share of tricks and Story tokens. They both were weak on the use of their Bard card perks to collect extra points and take control of the board, but this improved after a few games. In no time, they were playing very well and not once suggested they were just playing a card game. To them,?Dragon?s Bard was a board game that used cards to win points. An interesting point of view when you consider the core game mechanism of the card play is basic trumps. The final vote from them and all the child geeks we played the game with was exceedingly positive and enthusiastic.

Parent Geeks were the same, and I have never seen non-gamers get so excited about a game with dragons and bards! For those Parent Geeks who loved classic card games, they appreciated the simple game play and loved how you could collect additional points by strategically playing low valued cards at the right time. The subtle way to collect points and taking control of the game was highly enjoyed and everyone agreed the game was as beautiful as it was enjoyable to play.

Gamer Geeks where not as enthralled as the Child and Parent Geeks and were much more reserved with their praise. They appreciated the time and effort put into the game. The quality of the art and presentation were hailed as simply outstanding. What was not liked was the lack of originality when it came to the game play. From the perspective of the Gamer Geek, there was nothing new being presented. That being said, they still enjoyed it. For those Gamer Geeks who liked playing classic card games, they approved Dragon?s Bard?with much pomp. For those Gamer Geeks who did not, they?grudgingly?admitted?they still had fun, would never turn down a game, but would not be the ones to suggest playing it.

My little geeks loved playing the game and the artwork, but mostly, they loved taking points away from their dad

Gamer Geeks, your love of this game is going to be determined by your preferences in game types.?Dragon?s Bard is a casual and light card game that can also be played as shrewdly as a?Poker?game for money. If you are the type of gamer who enjoys battling it out with cards and winning points because of smart card management, then this is a game for you. If not, we think you?ll still enjoy it, but will not be overly in love with it. Again, it comes down to you level of geekiness and your personal taste in games. Based on the positive?reception from our Gamer Geeks, however, we have no problem suggesting this title to the game elitists.

Parent Geeks, here is a beautiful card game that will have your family and friends eager to play before you even have the game set up. The epic presentation of the game might have some non-gamers back peddling from the table thinking this is a game that requires a great deal of gamer knowledge and experience. But this is simply not the case.?Dragon?s Bard uses tried and true game mechanisms that should be familiar to any person who has played traditional and classic card games. Even if you encounter someone who has not, the rules and game play are not complicated or demanding. Perhaps the real strength of the game is its ability to be played by a wide age and ability range. For those who know their way around a card game,??Dragon?s?Bard?can become very cutthroat, but there is also more than enough room for casual game play.

Child Geeks,?Dragon?s Bard is an easy game to learn how to play but not an easy game to win. You?ll need to think about your play and consider your choice in cards wisely. Sometimes the choices will be made for you as you must follow the rules of card play. But even then, you still have a choice. If you can?t win the Story token, take advantage of the lower cards to win Mandolins and Rumor tokens. These will count as points at the end of the game and help you towards victory!

Dragon?s Bard is beautiful to look at and easy to play, but it?s not doing anything new. Despite not winning any points for originality, the game is exceptional and was loved by all who played it. I predict great things for this game as it will?attract?both gamers and non-gamers alike to the same gaming table to share in a common experience. The ease of play makes it accessible to new players with little gaming background and for those who are?familiar?with hand and resource management, the game provides for strategy and tactics common in?Hearts, Spades, and other trump card games. Combine that with a beautiful board and a clean design that provides for fast game play, and you?ve got yourself a winner.

It?s hard not to like a game that is enjoyed by so many and continues to surprise and entertain after countless game plays. I?ve been able to bring together at the gaming table groups I wouldn?t think possible and it?s an absolute joy to see non-gamers compete and even win against the Gamer Geeks. Humbling, surprising, and terribly entertaining.

Do take note of?Dragon?s Bard. It is a game you will be able to play for years and years to come.

This game was given to Father Geek as a review copy. Father Geek was not paid, bribed, wined, dined, or threatened in vain hopes of influencing this review. Such is the statuesque and legendary integrity of Father Geek.

Dragon's Bard Game Review (prepublished version), 4.0 out of 5 based on 1 rating

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