Name: Rox
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Well that seemed to work - It's the writer that tags it and once it is posted, forum users can click on the tag where it returns to a page which has ALL the tag's, (identifiers) on it.  Since this is the first tag (ahh and it's called Snoopy !) there is only one identifer on there, so the name you tag it is really important.  When I cllicked on the heading and it returned me back to my tagged posting.  I think that will be REALLY useful, especially back at the Griz forum and want to read back on Larry or Elizabeths postings.  I hope Larry's not as technically challenged as he once said he was, as it is going to be mighty tough trying to explain to him via the forum how to do this tagging, since he is the writer of most of the info to be tagged

Gee - I hope some of this makes sense

 

Name: Rox
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Thanks for the info about the use of TAGs, seems it would be very useful to me, once I get the hang of it!  I think you're right about the feature for the silhouttes, Keith. but right now, well we all kind of look the same, inconspicuous and grey !  or gray as you lot spell it ! lol lol lol

Now isn't that a lovely memory that the ol' Peanuts gang stirs up for you, Keith.  Good on yer, Snoopy, your the best ! 

Hey Karen, where and how did you get the Snoopy onto the forum

I'll practice on the TAG bar, typing in Snoopy as the TAG name and see what happens.

Whoo hoo, any luck with the Kakadu cam yet ?

Name: Keith (Ohio)
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I echo Rox in saying thanks for the new style for the forum.  It seems more clear. 

I'm not the NGM forum expert by any means but Tags are generally used in forums by each poster to give shortcut topic names.  If you post about a certain kind of bear, you could add a tag of that type, or multiple tags to indicate the posting fits several different categories.  Then people could search for any posting with similar tags to get more information quickly about the same categories.  Probably a better way to describe them but basically a Tag is supposed to be a way to categorize the posts and make for easier searching.

I am wondering if the silhouttes are in preparation for letting us "join" the forums and maybe have avatars like our McNeil Frappr.  Or it might be that the silhoutte just came with the latest upgrade to the forum software enhancement.  I've got to think that the use of avatars by everyone would run up the amount of server space required and count in the bandwidth used for uploads/downloads. 

BTW:  "A Charlie Brown Christmas" was shown on TV tonight so the Christmas Holiday season has officially started.  Snoopy does have a staring role as the decorating-obsessed member of the clan for this movie.   I agree that Snoopy is way cool!  I remember back about 30 years ago going to the movies with my daughter (about 7 yrs old).  Dads took their kids to the Saturday afternoon movies at our base in Germany back then.  One of the funiest movies was "Snoopy come home!"  Snoopy had run away to find his first owner and Charlie Brown learned from Linus: "Face it Charlie Brown, you've got a used dog."  The part I'll always remember about the movie was all the kids snifling the tears and all us Dads trying not to cry also.  What a hoot that was! 

Name: Karen/California
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Hey Rox, this format was changed yesterday sometime.  We don't have color anymore and only one font style -- but we've got some other features.

Not really sure what the "tags" are for.  I played with it once in the Kakadu thread, and I guess it just makes something easier to find.  I'm sure John will explain it...or somebody will.  I hope.

Yes...Snoopy ...it just isn't the Holidays unless I can hear the Peanuts theme song!  Yes, yes, yes!!!!  Cute lil' guy, huh?  Just makes ya wanna smile.

So Rox, how hot has it been down under?  I imagine our bears are in hibernation & hopefully having some good dreams. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Name: Rox
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  Dear BAG's - We have a new use, new look forum don't we or has something happened to my pc?  Seems much more user friendly, except I am not too sure about the anonymous silhoutte pictures at the side of the posts.

Thankyou to all who created this new style forum - Good Job

Anyone know what the Tags are for ?

Love your Christmas Beagle, speaking of Beagles, which of you BAG's are Snoopy fans.  I LOVE SNOOPY !

 

Name: Karen/California
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There is a new NG Forum Topic: Voices: Cesar Millan -- and a wonderful thread has been developed where you can post your doggie stories.  I'm sure we can help John out with posting our doggies stories, too.  How about it BAGs?  I posted....how about you? Let's add some warmth to this Holiday Season! 

11-18-2006, 12:09 PM

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Voices: Cesar Millan Reply Quote What’s your most memorable story about a dog in your life? Share it with us here.

 

Name: Karen/California
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jkondis:

Sorry, all... We don't have enough usable archive footage from this past season to make a longer loop...

Thanks for your response John. Would you consider gathering more video footage for next years off-season video loop? Please?  (you don't need to respond - jus' mark your calendar with a reminder - we very much appreciate your efforts).

Name: Rox
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Dear BAG's - Thank you for making the Griz forum such a great place to be -

Happy Thanksgiving USA BAG's from Rox in Australia

Name: bebopgramma MI
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Woooo Hooooo BAG'rs!!!  Happy Thanksgiving to those that celebrate!!!!!

Name: bebopgramma MI
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Thanks for the update, John ... something to look forward to for next year!!!

Sorry, all... We don't have enough usable archive footage from this past season to make a longer loop...

Name: bebopgramma MI
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Yes!  A longer loop ...  PLEASE!!!

Name: Keith (Ohio)
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A longer loop would be fun.  Another option, though maybe not technically available to implement yet, is to have a menu of loops that could be chosen from.  We could see sun-rise earl- day, mid-day, sunset, etc.  If not this year, then maybe something to plan for the future.  Wish I had thought of that when Elizabeth (?) was begging for more ideas.

It sure is fun to see our bears again though - even if they are sleeping now and these are just archive footage. 

Name: Karen/California
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Hey Master John -- if you're lurking about somewhere...do you think we could have a longer bear video loop?  The current one is wonderful, thank you so much -- however, a longer loop (at least an hour or two) would certainly be better! Is it a possibility? hummmmm?

Name: Hélène
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Oh noooooo, Rox, have you exceed your bandwidth limit already? That's too bad........

I can see a streaming replay. WOOHOO, it's so good to see our bears again! 

It's a shame that the replay only lasts 18 minutes. I wonder why they didn't make a longer replay, they have such great footage of the bears.

Name: Rox
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Dear BAG's

I can't believe this.  Seems Karen is able to watch streaming video, but those Blinkin Bandwidth Gremlins are invading my system and I still continue to get still shots !  whaaaaa whaaaaa.

Does anyone else have this problem ?

Name: Karen/California
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Anonymous:

Name: Karen/California
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Check out the Bear Action Alert thread - and get ready for more postings.  We've got a fight on our hands BAGrs -- are you ready?  I'll be posting the information as soon as possible, so we can once again raise our voices and let the new elected officials of Alaska know how we feel about our beautiful bears.

I'm very serious BAGrs...we've got one heck of a big fight ahead.  I will post here at the Griz Forum in the next few days regarding the facts and who we need to contact.  We can make a difference - each and every one of you can help.  Please?  These bears cannot do this for themselves - it's up to all of us. This is becoming EXTREMELY SERIOUS.

Name: Karen/California
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Check out the Bear Action Alert thread - and get ready for more postings.  We've got a fight on our hands BAGrs -- are you ready?  I'll be posting the information as soon as possible, so we can once again raise our voices and let the new elected officials of Alaska know how we feel about our beautiful bears.

Name: Karen/California
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Anonymous:

Name: Karen/California
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Woo-Hooooo!  This is so good...

Bear Votes:  http://www.saveourenvironment.org/abearvotes

Wish I could take credit for this, but credit belongs to BAGr Brenda/Canada!  Thanks so much!

Whooooops!  Sorry, the credit belongs to Helene...I goofed!!  I'll take my fingers off the keys & step away from the keyboard now!!!! 

Name: Karen/California
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Woo-Hooooo!  This is so good...

Bear Votes:  http://www.saveourenvironment.org/abearvotes

Wish I could take credit for this, but credit belongs to BAGr Brenda/Canada!  Thanks so much!

Name: Karen/California
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Oh Helene, that pic is absolutely breathtaking.  Thank you for posting it!  Our bears are indeed getting some snow.  Every day I check the Fixed Weather Maps on this forum & can't believe how the Snow Map is changing.  Hibernation time is at hand.

Name: Hélène
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Looks like our bears got some snow.

Name: Karen/California
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Hi BAGs, remember when we were watching the Grizzlies and some of us noticed that little sign up box NG offered, so we could get wildcam updates?  Well, I guess they got it working, 'cause I just received this:  Woo-Hoo!

Dear WildCam fan,

Thank you for signing up for National Geographic's new Live From
the Wild newsletter! You'll soon receive our first newsletter --
in it and future issues, we'll bring you news about current and
upcoming WildCams, the best photos captured by our cams, “Tech
Talk,” great comments from our forums, and much more.

In the meantime, check out our newest -- and coolest -- WildCam:
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See the Polar Bear Cam now:
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A roving multi-passenger vehicle, outfitted with moveable video cameras,
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And don't forget to check out WildCam Africa, which is live now
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See WildCam Africa now:
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Streaming live from Pete's Pond in Botswana's Mashatu Game
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Name: Karen/California
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Anonymous:

Name: sarah from oregon
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I'm right there with you Karen. As soon as we know who the new players will be, let's make sure they don't forget about our bears!

sarah

Thanks Sarah - we are going to need a very loud voice, which means a lot of people writing to these "new players" --- you know, the squeaky wheel 'n all that!!  The names and addresses + email addresses will be posted here and at the McNeil frappr.  I'll try to write a generic letter for those who want to write but don't know what to say. We did it before, we can do it again, especially with time running out.  We'll be pro-active and think positive!

Name: sarah from oregon
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I'm right there with you Karen. As soon as we know who the new players will be, let's make sure they don't forget about our bears!

sarah