 | Arnold Schwarzenegger For President 2008 Interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger on his recent approval to run for President of the United States. Interview by Niles Mitchell. |
 | Mitchell: California's Fiscal Dilemma: Feb. 2008 - Part 1 UCLA Prof. Daniel J.B. Mitchell is interviewed about the California state budget situation by Paul Feinberg at the Anderson Graduate School of Management, February 6, 2008. Mitchell discusses Governor Schwarzenegger's proposals, the difficulty in dealing with fiscal crises, and what might be done to resolve the problem. This is Part 1 of 3 parts. |
 | Mitchell: California's Fiscal Dilemma: Feb. 2008 - Part 2 See part 1 for description. This is part 2 of 3 parts. |
 | Mitchell: California's Fiscal Dilemma: Feb. 2008 - Part 3 See part 1 for description. This is part 3 of 3. |
 | Doug Travis 1919-2007 Conservation educator Doug Travis, the longest serving employee in Kentucky state government, died at his Paducah home Thursday, June 14. He was 88. Travis began his career with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources as a conservation officer in 1947. The following year, he transferred to a conservation educator position with the department, where over the course of his 59-year career he taught more than 300,000 kids the basics of hunting, fishing, swimming and marksmanship at schools and conservation camp in western Kentucky. "Kentuckians across the Commonwealth are mourning the loss of one of our greatest citizens, Doug Travis," said Gov. Ernie Fletcher. "Mr. Travis touched the lives of thousands of Kentuckians during his nearly 60 years with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, teaching them how to use our resources wisely and about the importance of conservation. He devoted his life to serving Kentucky, and in doing so made our Commonwealth a better place in so many ways. Glenna and I extend our deepest sympathies to Mr. Travis' family and friends during this difficult time." A native of Marion, Ky., Travis fought 147 bouts as a Golden Gloves boxer, served as a small arms instructor for the U.S. Army during World War II, became the department's first firearms instructor in 1952, and served as director of Camp John W. Currie from 1975-2000. Travis is credited for helping start Kentucky's first modern bow season for deer, and was instrumental in the formation of the department's Greenwing Adventure program for youth waterfowl hunters. Jay Webb, assistant director of the department's Information and Education Division, said Travis loved the outdoors so much that he wanted to share it with others, even as his health declined in later years. "Doug looked forward to putting on his uniform every morning and going out to help people," said Webb. "He was Fish and Wildlife. Doug defined his job and his job defined him. They were one and the same. He lived his dream." Harold Knight, who built a nationally known game call company with partner David Hale, said Travis was a major influence in his career. Knight was 11 years old when he first met Travis at Camp Currie. It started a friendship that lasted a lifetime. "I always said that if you didn't like Doug Travis, you didn't like your own mama. He was that good with people," Knight said. "A lot of people might have retired when they got in their sixties, but Doug did it up into his eighties. It's remarkable that he had that drive and wanted to help kids to the very end." Don McCormick, a former Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commissioner, said Travis once considered retirement, but couldn't bear the thought of going through with it. "Doug submitted his letter of resignation back in 1988 during a special state government retirement window," McCormick said. "I was sitting at my desk one day and Doug came in to see me. We chit-chatted a few minutes and I finally asked him what was up. He said, 'Commissioner, this job is my life. This is my family.' "His chin started quivering a bit and he wanted to know if he could get his letter back," McCormick continued. "He said, 'I don't want to do anything else and I don't want to leave.' " Charles Martin, chairman of the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission, said he was in the fifth grade when Travis came to his school to talk about conservation. Travis made an impression. "He had a special relationship with children that cannot be replicated," Martin said. "He would motivate kids like nothing I've ever seen. I don't think this state will ever have a conservation education leader like him again." Mike Boatwright, who served 24 years as the western district representative on the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission, said Travis had a remarkable career. "There never has been or will be another employee more dedicated to Fish and Wildlife than Doug Travis," Boatwright said. "Fish and Wildlife was his life. He was always there to give advice to young employees. He kept them heading in the right direction. "As much as he loved Department of Fish and Wildlife," Boatwright continued, "he loved the kids more. He knew the kids were the future of Fish and Wildlife. He taught them the importance of conservation and hunting and fishing." "He taught so many kids," echoed Dick Hudson, former Camp Currie superintendent. "He could flip a penny into the air and take a .22 rifle and shoot a hole right through the center of it. He was really good to work with. He loved those kids. And he was my good friend." "When I came to work for the department in 1949, Doug was already here," said former Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Arnold Mitchell. "Doug did an excellent job with those kids. He looked after them just like they were his own. And he was and excellent employee. When he started a job, you knew the job would get done. You could depend on him." Travis' legacy will live on. Last December, a 4,118-acre wildlife management area in western Kentucky was named in his honor. "Doug Travis defined fish and wildlife in Kentucky," said Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Dr. Jon Gassett. "For six decades, he was a shining example for generations of sportsmen and sportswomen throughout our Commonwealth. His honesty, integrity, and passion for conservation education will leave a mark on the Department of Fish and Wildlife that will influence and outlast the efforts of those following in his footsteps. We are deeply saddened by the loss of Doug, and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife family will miss him dearly." Friends say Travis won't be forgotten. "Doug loved the Department of Fish and Wildlife. He was proud to wear that uniform," Knight said. "The department was lucky to have an ambassador like him. Who's going to take Doug Travis' place? I don't know - he was so important to so many young people." Visitation is set for 4-8 p.m. Central time, Sunday, June 17, at Milner and Orr Funeral Home in Lone Oak. Services are 2 p.m. Monday Central time at Lone Oak United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Doug Travis Scholarship Fund for underprivileged campers. Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Patty Travis; a sister, Iris Ann Shiver, Gallitin, Tenn.; four daughters, Shannon Mills, Bowling Green, Ky., Julie Lowery, Brentwood, Tenn., Barbara Butler, Nolensville, Tenn., and Peggy Denham, Cleveland, Tenn.; a son, Leslie Adams, Paducah, Ky.; and eight grandchildren. |
 | The Rose Revolution: Four Years Later - 01 http://www.abkhazia.com Vasili Rukhadze Director of Center for Geopolitical Research November 30th, 2007 - 9:30am-5pm Columbia University in the City of New York School of International and Public Affairs 420 West 118th Street, 15th Floor, Room 1501 Co-Sponsored by The Arnold A. Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies and The Center for Georgian Studies at The Harriman Institute Advance Registration is Necessary Please email Name and affiliation to SIWPS PA Molly D'Ambra info@abkhazia.com Agenda 9:30a Welcome and Introduction 9:45a-11:15a Panel I -Energy and Economic Development Jonathan Elkind, EastLink Consulting, LLC and The Brookings Institution Vasil Rukhadze, Visiting Scholar, The Harriman Institute Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff, Consultant, Business Climate Reform in Georgia 11:20p-12:20p Keynote Address by Richard Miles, Former U.S. Ambassador to Georgia 12:20p-1:45p Break 1:45p-3:15p Panel II Georgia, Russia and Frozen Conflicts Irakli Alasania, Georgian Ambassador to the United Nations Robert Legvold, Marshall D. Shulman Professor of Soviet Foreign Policy, Columbia University Ken Yalowitz, Former U.S. Ambassador to Georgia, Director, John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding, Dartmouth College 3:30p-5:00p Panel III -Democratic Development Since the Rose Revolution Christopher Walker, Freedom House Nicholas Gvosdev, Editor, The National Interest Stephen Jones, Professor of Russian and Eurasian Studies, Mount Holyoke College Lincoln Mitchell, Arnold A. Saltzman Professor in the Practice of International Affairs, Columbia University Alex Sokolowski, Senior Political Process Advisor Bureau for Europe and Eurasia, USAID 5:00pm-6:00pm Reception The conference will also include an exhibition of photographs of the Rose Revolution by Steve Weinberg and campaign posters from that period from the collection of Lincoln Mitchell, located on the 4th Floor of the International Affairs Building. |
 | A modern day tribute to Sir Andrew Mitchell Walking down Chelsea, knocking on every door. |
 | Take off Spitfire MK 19, Baptiste. Welcome on board to this short video clip reportage, today at Dijon Darois, here is start up griffon engine and take off this unique survivor supermarine spitfire MK 19 PS890 aircraft, by Baptiste, young but awesome pilot (23 years old), fly the plane inbound COLMAR Airshow tribute scquadron and military wing, french air force tribute mirage parade, for solo display aerobatic, armee de l'air. Ok and also listen to this hight power, also the one, unique and top noise, even at iddle setting on taxi way.. great fun to be on airfield spot at good time to see this wild bird, issued from RAF at early days 1945 WW2, and rebuilt by Steeve Hinton team at Chino LA USA. congratulation. forum d'aviation ancienne et film d'avion de collection.. enjoy and stay with us.. Arnold. Reginald J. Mitchell developed a racing seaplane, the Supermarine S6B, which won the Schneider Trophy on 13th September, 1931. During the contest the aircraft reached 340 mph (547 km/h). In 1934 the Air Ministry announced that it was looking for a new fighter plane. Mitchell, whose company was now part of Vickers Aviation, decided to adapt his Supermarine seaplane, in an attempt to meet the requirements of the Royal Air Force. The new all-metal single-seat fighter plane, the Supermarine Spitfire Mk. I, had several technical features of the earlier racing seaplane. It had the same structure and aerodynamic lines. However, it had a new engine, the 1,030 hp Rolls Royce Merlin and carried 8 machine-guns. The first Spitfire prototype appeared on 5th March, 1936 and flew at 350 mph (563 km/h) and could ascend at approximately 2,500 ft (762 m) per minute. With its slender aerodynamic lines and elliptical-plan wings, it was claimed at the time, to be the smallest and cleanest aircraft that could be constructed around a man and an engine. The Royal Air Force was impressed with its performance and in June, 1936, it ordered 310 aircraft. The Supermarine Spitfire Mk. I went into production in 1937 and was operational in June, 1938. Vickers Aviation could not keep up with demand and most of Britain's manufacturers began building Spitfires. By October, 1939, the Air Ministry had ordered over 4,000 of these airplanes. Supermarine Spitfire Mk. II went into service in late 1940. These had a 1,150 hp Rolls Royce Merlin engine. Other versions appeared throughout the Second World War. This included Spitfire Mk. IV that was a photographic reconnaissance aircraft. The Spitfire Mk. VC was the first model to be used as a fighter-bomber and carried 500 pounds (226 kg) of bombs. |
 | circus video stop motion video from los tres animales y dos otros. featuring kyle kenner, lindsey harris, and mitchell arnold. at northwest whitfield high |
 | As Long As You Love Me- Northwest Backstreet Boys Northwest Backstreet Boys Remake of As Long As You Love Me |
 | BS Short #4: Action Movie Heroes Officer Brandon and Officer Sean are two heroes out to save the day. Starring Sean Otway Brandon Robinson Guest Starring Mitchell Maenpaa |
 | Mr SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON. Graft Speech. Jimmy Stewart The "Graft" Speech before the fillibuster. MR SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON is a fantastic 1939 Frank Capra film, starring Jimmy Stewart and Jean Arthur and a fabulous supporting cast including Claude Rains, Edward Arnold, Thomas Mitchell, Eugene Pallette and Harry Carey, Sr. It was nominated for eleven Academy Awards in 1939, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor. Jefferson Smith (Jimmy Stewart), a small town patriot, gets appointed to the U.S. Senate by the political machine in his state whose masterminds think they can control him. |
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