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Mr. Luther Coggin, Ms. Toni Crawford, Mr. T. O'Neal Douglas, Ms. Donna Harper Gibbs, Mr. Wilfredo J. Gonzalez, Mr. Steven T. Halverson, Ms. Ann Hicks, Ms. Joan Wellhouse Newton, Mr. Hank Rogers, Ms. Carol Thompson, Mr. Kevin Twomey
Mr. James Stallings, Dr. Floyd Willis
Dr. Bill Proctor, Florida Board of Education
Chair Thompson called the meeting to order and asked Ms. Karen Stone to take roll. Following the roll call, Chair Thompson greeted everyone, thanking the attendees for their participation in person and by phone, stating that she understood and appreciated their time constraints. She mentioned the possibility that Dr. Bill Proctor of the FBOE might join the meeting later by conference call.
Chair Thompson asked for motions to approve the minutes from the June 20 meeting as well as the minutes from the conference call of June 25. Trustee Gonzalez moved to accept the minutes from the meeting. Trustee Crawford seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Trustee Hicks made the motion to accept minutes from the conference call. The motion was seconded by Trustee Crawford and unanimously approved by the Board.
Chair Thompson asked President Hopkins to speak on the third item outstanding from the previous meeting. President Hopkins stated that a motion from the Board would be necessary in order to legally change the University parking fee requirements. This motion was introduced by Trustee Douglas and seconded by Trustee Hicks. The Board unanimously approved the motion.
As the next order of business, Chair Thompson reassured meeting participants that although this would be the last Board meeting scheduled for the rest of the summer, the Board would continue to work on items raised in previous meetings, including next year's calendar and feedback from the retreat. She said that there had been a considerable amount of discussion at the retreat regarding the number of meetings to have next year. Some members indicated that they felt monthly meetings would be too frequent, so she suggested bi-monthly meetings held with conference calls scheduled for the alternate months. She pointed out that this format might allow committees an opportunity to get together prior to meetings if they were unable to do so between meetings. Committee Chairs Hicks and Halverson agreed that this would be helpful in establishing times for committee meetings.
Dr. Bill Proctor of the FBOE and Flagler College joined the meeting and was welcomed by Chair Thompson.
The Chair brought up another issue from the retreat, the proposed white paper on the role of the Board, stating that Dr. Serwatka was conducting the necessary research and would provide information on the project. She also said that the Board would work with the interim president on this issue to ensure its completion. Ms. Thompson again assured the Board that items previously discussed (such as the University's Strategic Plan and School Code Rewrite) would continue to be addressed prior to the next scheduled Board meeting in September.
Moving on to the next item, Chair Thompson informed the group that although only four members had been appointed to the committee, eleven had actually participated. After thorough discussion, the committee came up with three recommendations.
First, the committee decided that it was necessary that the interim president not be declared a candidate for the initial candidate list. They felt that the position of interim president should be one of neutrality and that to include the seated president could discourage other candidates. However, the committee agreed that the interim president would not be ruled ineligible for consideration as a candidate at a later time. Trustee Gonzalez motioned to accept the Transition Steering Committee's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Trustee Crawford and unanimously approved.
The second recommendation from the committee was to nominate Provost Kline for the position of interim president if he agreed to the conditions previously agreed upon by the committee. Chair Thompson indicated that the discussion with Provost Kline had been very positive and that he completely understood the necessity for this as he had witnessed the process at other institutions. Trustee Douglas initiated the motion to offer Provost Kline the position as interim president to occur subsequent to Dr. Hopkins resignation on August 2. Dr. Kline's appointment would be effective August 3. The motion was seconded by Trustee Gonzalez. The Board voted unanimously for Provost Kline as interim president. After the group applauded Dr. Kline, he stated his appreciation for the confidence shown him by the Board members, as well as his appreciation for the wisdom and teaching of President Hopkins. He declared his intention to continue his service to the University in whatever capacity would be most helpful.
Chair Thompson offered her thanks to President Hopkins for her years of service, noting that the Board was very proud of the legacy developed by President Hopkins and the three previous presidents of UNF and grateful for President Hopkins' influence. She agreed with Provost Kline that he had much to build on due to that legacy. The Chair said that she and the Board were looking forward to working with staff, faculty, and students to continue making the University the very best organization possible for the community of Jacksonville and this region.
Trustee Douglas spoke of his positive experience in the meeting with Board members regarding the nomination of Provost Kline. He said that he was very pleased with the unity of purpose expressed by the members that Dr. Kline was the person to become interim president and that the Provost's presence at today's meeting made this decision a very comfortable one for the Board.
Chair Thompson addressed the third recommendation, stating that the committee had decided that they should begin the process for screening search firms. She thanked the FBOE for having previously instituted such a process. There are seven listed firms, five of which will be contacted for proposals. Three firms will be chosen to recommend to the Board. One Trustee asked if there was anything that might slow the selection process. Chair Thompson indicated that there could be, referring to Senator Graham's proposed amendment as a possible deterrent for candidates.
The Chair stated that she, the Transition Committee, and Provost Kline had discussed a number of issues related to his nomination for interim president. Provost Kline did not feel it would be necessary to hire a provost prior to hiring a permanent president, but also said that it would be appropriate to have someone internally to assist with duties usually designated for the Academic Vice President. The Steering Committee decided that this would be a matter best handled by the University management rather than the Board.
The committee also addressed compensation for the interim president. Chair Thompson related their decision, stating that Provost Kline has always been professional and had the interests of the University at heart. As he would be assuming additional responsibilities, the committee felt it appropriate that he receive additional compensation and had suggested an increase in salary to $165,000. Chair Thompson further complimented Provost Kline, stating that he had been very helpful in considering the options available were he not chosen as the permanent president and had been thoughtful about how to refrain from setting a precedent that would be hard to return from. She said that various options were explored with Dr. Kline including the possibility of a return to the position of Provost or to a faculty position so that no one would later be uncomfortable should any of these options occur. The motion to increase Provost Kline's salary to $165,000 was made, seconded and approved unanimously by the Board.
Chair Thompson again expressed appreciation for the professional manner with which Dr. Kline had conducted himself. She then asked if Dr. Proctor was still on the line and stated that this recommendation would be forwarded to the FBOE for ratification.
Trustee Gibbs suggested that, in the future, meeting exhibits be lettered or numbered for easier access and Chair Thompson agreed.
One Trustee asked when the proposals would be presented to the Board and the Chair responded that the proposals would probably not be presented until the meeting in September, if then.
The last item discussed was the reception to celebrate the work of President Hopkins, which will be held at UNF, in the new Fine Arts Center, on Wednesday, July 31 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Chair Thompson expressed her appreciation for the help of Dr. Allaire and Ms. Anthony in setting up the reception and encouraged the participants to add the reception to their calendars. The following Friday, August 2 will be the commencement ceremony over which President Hopkins will preside. Chair Thompson thanked everyone for working so diligently through a particularly hot and difficult summer and the meeting was adjourned.
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Remembering Ralph Perdue
First of all, I would like to send my condolences to the family of Coach Ralph Perdue.I did not know Coach that well, but I do know that he will be missed by his family, friends and previous players alike. Ralph had been in poor health for a while.I remember how he loved to play golf. I remember when he was not able to play, he would go out in ride in his golf cart watching his friend play golf.May you play well up on heaven's links, Coach

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Hello dear friends! I did some crafting over Easter weekend, and wanted to share the results with you this week and next. First up are these miniature silk and satin bonnets (4.5" across widest part of brim); they're based on this 1830s bonnet from the Old Sturbridge Village collection (the pale blue, deep rose and aged muslin ties on that particular piece are just gorgeous). To make a miniature version of my own, I drafted a pattern which you can download for personal use by clicking here. For more photos, instructions and supply tips, click here to read on.
Instructions: To begin cut the pattern from light-weight cardboard and cover each piece in material. I adhered the fabric by running it through my Xyron sticker maker and then applying it to the cardboard pattern piece. Assemble the bonnet using a strong, quick-drying fabric glue (I use Fabri-tac) and line the inside of the bonnet with cardstock for a clean look. I also added part of an oversized cupcake liner to create a ruffled look under the brim. Finally add your trims.
Trims: I didn't have any vintage millinery, so instead I had to be resourceful in the silk flower department (which I'm usually not a fan of). The velvety roses shown above began as brownish hydrangea petals plucked off an artificial stem. I dyed them with fabric dye and then cut out individual petals and refashioned them into rose blooms. I also found a stem of small fabric flowers that were suited to this project. Additional trims used: floral pips, grosgrain ribbon, faux bois ribbon, gold microbeads, iridescent sequins. For leaves, I treated yellow-green silk with fabric stiffener, let dry and cut out leaf shapes.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
In Your Easter Bonnet
Hello dear friends! I did some crafting over Easter weekend, and wanted to share the results with you this week and next. First up are these miniature silk and satin bonnets (4.5" across widest part of brim); they're based on this 1830s bonnet from the Old Sturbridge Village collection (the pale blue, deep rose and aged muslin ties on that particular piece are just gorgeous). To make a miniature version of my own, I drafted a pattern which you can download for personal use by clicking here. For more photos, instructions and supply tips, click here to read on.
21 comments:
- Sonia said...
Very sweet and adorable. Thanks for sharing! They are quite something. It'd be great to have bonnets make a comeback.
- April 27, 2011 at 4:20 AM
- emily-kallista said...
Oh they are amazing! This is the kind of thing that I wished and yearned for when I was a little girl.. I thought that wearing a pretty bonnet like this must be exactly what made boys flal in love with you! So sweet!
- April 27, 2011 at 4:35 AM
- LindaSonia said...
adorable bonnet - but your link for the pattern doesn't appear to working... :(
- April 27, 2011 at 4:58 AM
- Otter Mei said...
So cute! I saw these and immediately screamed mentally, "JANE AUSTEN!" :D
- April 27, 2011 at 10:00 AM
- Stacy's Designs 88 said...
Gorgeous as always! You're like the MacGyver of crafts. You make Martha look EZ. Always enjoy and look forward to your next Amazing projects....and they're always Amazing. Take care, Stacy
- April 27, 2011 at 10:20 AM
- Sandy Ang said...
So beautiful. Just found your lovely blog and am going to look around more. thanks for the inspiration.
- April 27, 2011 at 4:07 PM
- Cynthia L. H. said...
LOVE these! ;^)
They look as if they are fresh out of a Jane Austen movie....
- April 27, 2011 at 8:05 PM
- Anonymous said...
Sooooo pretty! Your blog always puts me in the mood to make something, and these little bonnets are absolutely adorable. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
- April 28, 2011 at 12:36 PM
- elissa, ebb & flow said...
these are lovely. thanks so much for sharing your great ideas!
- April 29, 2011 at 5:35 AM
- Sum said...
Oh my goodness! I love this!
- May 1, 2011 at 10:59 AM
- Pamela said...
This makes me smile.
I wanted you to know I linked my blog to your paper cone tutorial.
May your weekend be filled with joy -- and of course, sunshine!
- May 7, 2011 at 5:42 AM
- Linda said...
Wow! These are so pretty!
- May 7, 2011 at 3:15 PM
- RC Reese said...
Now that is one lovely bonnet!! I need one my size and a lovely lil' empire dress to match. You are very talented!
- June 4, 2011 at 7:42 PM
- Lynnie @ Ramblings from Vintage Gal said...
Thank you for this post! I found you from Pinterest post and loved the hat and am thankful for the pattern...I am your newest follower.
- March 10, 2012 at 5:02 AM
- NANCY said...
Make several of these, and for an Easter Tablescape, perch them on candlesticks! So pretty and Springy! Thanks for the link to the Pattern. Perfect.
- March 18, 2012 at 4:12 PM
- Melissa said...
absolutely divine - my little girl is in an Easter parade next week and I wanted a bonnet that would be beautiful but different - we are going to make a "child size" version of this - how beautiful it will be. thank you
- March 29, 2012 at 8:20 PM
- Plum and Nearly said...
I've tried twice to d/l your bonnet template but the file says I do not have the correct permission. What am I doing wrong?
- January 10, 2013 at 6:57 AM
- Livy said...
Hi Kay,
Maybe try using a different browser or check that your adobe reader is fully updated. I just downloaded the template from my work computer with no issue. I wish I could assist you further! Hopefully one of those things works.
- January 14, 2013 at 3:06 PM
- Grannie's Bloomers said...
What a lovely way to use bits and piece of fabrics,trims,ribbons and floral floarl scraps.
- March 24, 2013 at 4:09 AM
- Patty Wolfenbarger said...
This is adorable!! Very clever!!
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- March 20, 2015 at 10:55 AM


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The Earl and Countess landed in Glasgow Airport at around 12 noon today. They arrived and were greeted by management of the project outside the Emirates Stadium in Glasgow.
People began tweeting at around 11 o'clock of an imminent VIP arrival. There was a large police presence for the escort and at the airport initially. One tweet read:
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The Land Rover has only recently made a splash in the United States, mainly due to the Range Rover line, as well as the Discovery. The Discovery, better known as the L4 in the States, is a midsize SUV first introduced in 2009.
The Land Rover company currently produces the L4 in North America.
The Land Rover L4 is known for its impressive off-road capabilities and hauling power. Although not as tough as the Hardtop 90 or 110, it is still an SUV for those who want a power performer.
The 2012 L4 is available in three trim levels: the LR4, the HSE, and the HSE LUX.
The LR4 is the base model. Standard 19-inch seven-spoke alloy rims come standard, and 20-inch 10 split-spoke and 20-inch five-spoke wheels are optional.
Inside the LR4, the buyer can get an attractive grain wood finish or an equally-attractive black lacquer. Seats have a height and lumbar adjustment. The leather steering wheel is placed high above the road, giving the consumer what Land Rover calls a ""command"" position over the road.
Underneath the hood is a 5.0-liter V-8 engine with six-speed ZF automatic transmission. This allows the heavy 5,700-pound L4 to go zero to 60 in 7.5 seconds with a top speed of 121 mph. To keep the vehicle on the road a Dynamic Stability Control system is installed as well as Roll Stability Control. A Trailer Stability Assist is also included.
The LR4 has a lot of safety options as well. Six aid bags including side curtain and side thorax air bags are standard. Electronic brake assist, perimetric alarm system and push button start keeps your car secure. ABS is also standard. The LR4 has hill descend control, four-wheel traction control, and four-corner air suspension. The car also has remote steering wheel audio controls, telephone integration, a touchscreen on the dash, and Harman Kardon speakers.
The HSE has a few extra features available. Heated steering wheel, rear climate control, and dual climate control are offered as options. Passive keyless entry is standard, increasing security of the car.
The HSE LUX provides all of the climate controls offered optional on the lower modes as well as an alpine roof, interior mood lighting, a center console with leather lid and other interior amenities.
The L4 is the successor of the L3 Land Rover. Although the exterior of the vehicle stayed almost the same, inside the L4 was an improvement over the previous model.
The L4 was the first vehicle in the fleet to include daytime running lights. The L4 also received a new engine at its release: the TDV-6 Gen III 2.7-liter. The Gen III engines have advanced turbo-chargers with Variable geometry. The turbocharged engine has an increased output while also reducing CO2 emissions by 10 percent.
Instead of the old six-speed manual transmission, the ZF six-speed transmission was made standard. This increased the hauling capabilities of the vehicle, since the new transmission was able to handle the increased torque of the Gen III. Better brakes were installed on the vehicle as well as anti-roll bars to prevent the passengers from being crushed during an accident. The electronic handling system made standard on the L4 also increased safety by detecting understeer on the vehicle. When understeer is present the electronic handling kicks in the brakes to prevent fishtailing and spin outs. Locking differential on the air suspension system was made standard on the L4, and a rear-locking differential was offered as an option.
The interior also received a new design. The instrument panel was redesigned to appear clearer and user friendly. All the old electronic controls were replaced by a touchscreen, allowing more precise adjustments than previously realized. The center console was also redesigned. The seat was revamped as well.
The L4 also received parking cameras on the bumpers allowing the driver a better view when parking in difficult situations.
Trim options on the L4 were also increased to allow the consumer a wider variety when selecting the look of their vehicle.
In 2011, the 2.7-liter engine offered on previous models was dropped and two 3.0-liter models, the TDV-6 and the SDV-6 were made optional.
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After I completed my trying third grade experience at Burnsville Grade School in 1951, I thought that the rest of elementary school would be a piece of cake. Miss Georgia Haymond, my venerable third grade teacher, would brook no nonsense or senseless chatter from the roomful of testy students, and had a thick maple paddle to back up her short stature. I came to know the business-end of that well-worn paddle on quite a few occasions, as did most of the boys in her class, and a few of the girls as well.
I was hoping to be able to sit in the same fourth grade chair that Sue Knight, a cute blonde haired girl on whom I had a secret crush, had sat in. The only problem was- I didn't know what chair she had sat in. But, being only a fourth grader, a school-boy crush only lasted until the next cute girl passed by. So, in the fall of 1951, I moved on to the fourth grade, only one year to go before I could enter the fifth grade and move to the second floor of the Burnsville school building. What an accomplishment that would be! But first, I had the fourth grade to contend with.
The fourth grade room at Burnsville Grade School was a large room, filled with stationary desks, securely fastened to the floor. A large gas burning stove stood in the middle of the room, entirely adequate to heat the room beyond need during the months of winter. Approximately 42 desks surrounded the stove and most all of the desks were filled with urchins, still rambunctious from summer vacation. It took all of about sixty seconds for this wild bunch to be broken, tamed, and put securely in their place, never again to act the rogue, or to test the patience of Miss Thomas. Only once did this writer test her resolve to be the absolute ruler of her domain. A math test containing fifty division problems involving dollars and cents was distributed during the first weeks of class. Since I was a fair math student, I finished the assignment quickly and with the utmost confidence that I had gotten all fifty of the questions correctly answered. I strode to the teacher's desk, the first to finish the test, and handed it to the unblinking, unimpressed and stoic Miss Thomas. Smugness, you might say, quickly changed to doom when Miss Thomas just as confidently strode to my desk and handed me my test, marked with a big red "O." No, that was not for "Outstanding" but rather because out of fifty questions, I had gotten zero correct. Her admonition was that if I were dividing dollars and cents, the quotient must include a dollar sign, and, in forgetting this important detail, all of my answers were incorrect. I quickly learned that when Miss Thomas acted, there was to be no reaction other than to express remorse in a silent, non-demonstrative way. I forget just exactly what my ill-timed response was, but I do remember that it was followed by a quick trip to the cloak room and a painful introduction to the fourth grade paddle. After school that day, I sullenly made my way home, thinking about the story I was going to tell my mother about my unjust punishment. After relating to her my tale of woe, much to my surprise, I received another paddling because I had received a paddling at school. Thus, I learned the moral of the story. If you get a paddling at school, don't say a thing about it at home, because there is always more of that where that came from.
Right: Marshal and Virginia (Thomas) Funkhouser at their home in Florida.
Sadly, I was informed a few days ago that Virginia (Thomas) Funkhouser had passed away. Not only had she


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Monday 1 July: From this date, any requests relating to applications delivered via the Novell application launcher (or "Warwick Tree") will be considered on a case by case basis.
Friday 16 August: ITS will switch off the old file store system that managed XP desktops use, making files and folders inaccessible. ITS will also switch off the old iPrint system, so printing from this service will no longer be possible. The Novell application launcher will also be switched off.
ITS will also switch off the system that allows you to log in to a managed XP desktop – the Novell authentication system.
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By August, ITS expect to have finished their work to move all of their managed XP desktops over to Windows 7. Anyone using the new managed Windows 7 desktop won't be affected by this work. ITS will make, where possible, all existing iPrint queues available for installation within the new Managed Printing service.
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It's probably pretty safe to say that there is no such thing as the perfect trader. Whether you have been trading for a month or a decade, there likely are areas of your trading that you feel don't measure up to the competition. But that doesn't mean you should just give up. "Strong traders often have as many shortcomings as weak traders, but they focus on their strengths and work around their shortcomings," says Jamie Oschefski, director U.S. sales at Cyborg Trading.
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At the meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority the other day the Civil Liberties Panel presented its report on the policing of last year's G20 protests. Most at the meeting were pleased with the report and praised its contents. Dave Hill has a couple of interesting stories about the meeting, the report and the Met.
Deputy Commissioner Tim Godwin, filling in for Sir Paul Stephenson, took exception to suggestions that the Met had spread of disinformation about its handling of the events during the G20 protests. "The Met does not spin information," he declared with feeling, conceding only that "sometimes we make mistakes."
Cynics should remind Tim Godwin about the misleading press release issued by the Met three hours after Ian Tomlinson's death and the days of evasiveness that followed. They would surely alight too on Commander Simon O'Brien remark that "all officers performed very well" and Commander Bob Broadhurst's that "I am happy with the way the day progressed," both made to Jane's Police Review.
Perhaps Deputy Commisioner Godwin would care to explain the £40 million that police forces spent on 'PR' (or spin to you and me) in 2008.
Perhaps deputy Commisioner Godwin should also read Climate Camp's legal team's report of the G20 fiasco:Police spin is overstepping the mark. The police briefings start before the protest making it hard for the protestors to be heard on the issues they actually want to protest about. Once again, in the lead up to the Climate Camp and the G20 protests, there was increasing concern that the police were talking up the potential for violence in their press briefings. Justly, there are significant concerns about the motivation for such activity and its appropriateness. Interestingly, at the Climate Camp the satellite TV vans were moved on before the significant escalation in police violence occurred. The next day embedded camera crew entered with riot police during police raids of two places where G20 protesters had been sleeping (many because they had not been allowed to leave the Climate Camp until after the Underground closed). The police reports on Ian Tomlinson's death are typical of the disingenuousness of police briefings. Police media spin is not compatible with any reasonable notion of institutional accountability in a democracy.
Lets not even mention the Metropolitan Police's outrageous lies and spin over the killing of Jean Charles de Menezes which the doctored photo below is ample evidence of:
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Securing Africa's Land for Shared Prosperity
How Africa Can Transform Land Tenure, Revolutionize Agriculture, and End Poverty
The greatest development challenge facing Sub-Saharan Africa today is lifting 400 million of its people out of extreme poverty. The continent has abundant land and mineral resources to meet the challenge, but only if land governance can be improved. A new study, Securing Africa's Land for Shared Prosperity, offers a ten-point program to improve land governance by accelerating policy reforms and boosting investments at a cost of US $4.5 billion over 10 years.


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Goulet needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 61 designs submitted by 18 freelance designers.
Rock Lock (Patent-Pending) was born out of the idea that there are currently no products designed to secure Musical Instruments from being stolen. We provide Musicians an opportunity to have peace of mind while away from their instruments.
Our Target Market is the entire Guitarist and Bassist Culture. This includes any one who owns a guitar, as well as retail music stores. Age Wise this ranges from under 18 to 65+. Our target market is also 95% male.
-Rock Lock must be side by side, do not stack the words.
-The Logo must convey a sense of security and have a strong, sturdy feel
-No flourescent colors. Please use silver, red, black, or dark ocean blue for one base color.
-We chose to name the product Rock Lock for a double play on the word Rock. In our marketing efforts we are attempting to not lend the word Rock to the sense of 'Rock n Roll', but more towards solid as a rock, since it is a Locking Device.
-Any subtle references or hints towards guitars would be nice, but are not required.
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Nebraska soccer freshman forward Jaycie Johnson was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week as announced by the Conference office on Monday. Johnson earned the award after notching the lone tally in the 1-0 conference opener against Michigan State and the go-ahead score in the 79th minute of Sunday's exciting 2-1 victory over No. 14 Denver.
Johnson, the Lake Winnebago, Mo. native, has currently scored in four straight matches amassing seven goals in nine contests, including three-consecutive game-winners. Johnson leads the Huskers and all freshman in the conference with goals, while sitting tied for third overall in the league.
The freshman becomes the first Husker since Morgan Marlborough in 2009 to win three weekly conference awards in one season. Johnson was named Big Ten Offensive Player and Freshman of the Week earlier this year on Aug. 26 after an impressive opening weekend which saw her accumulate a pair of goals and an assist in her debut match.


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Belgium, or the Kingdom of Belgium, is a small country in western Europe between France and the Netherlands. Home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Belgium is a culturally significant country which has a varied history which involves everything from the Romans, to the Celts, and the Holy Roman Empire. Often overlooked in favor of its neighbors, Belgium offers plenty of historic architecture, year round festivals, and modern attractions. Picturesque cities such as Bruges, Antwerp, and Brussels are not only photogenic, but also contain a wealth of shopping opportunities in the form of metropolitan shopping streets, outdoor markets, and shopping malls. Finding your ideal hotel in Belgium can be a daunting task, especially when there are too many to choose from. With a little the help from Hotels.com, finding and booking your perfect hotel in Belgium is easy thanks to thousands of user submitted hotel reviews, photo galleries, and a handy interactive map for exploring the area.
What's Belgium Like?
No matter where you go in Belgium, you are bound to see plenty of history and culture. Brussels, the capital and unofficial capital of the EU, offers some of the most iconic attractions such as the Gothic period Town Hall, the historic Royal Palace which overlooks the park, and the ancient Coudenberg, which served as the Royal Palace during the Middle Ages. The cultural city of Antwerp is no less grand, and one of the first landmarks you come across will no doubt be the Baroque Central Station. For an afternoon of cultural integration, you can stop by Ruben's House, former home of the famous Belgian artist Peter Paul Rubens. There is also plenty on offer for shoppers, with markets and malls such as the Vrijdagmarkt (Friday Market).
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Belgium has an oceanic climate, but travel closer to the coast and you will begin to notice strong and chilly winds. Average summer temperatures throughout Belgium typically reach around 23°C, however it can soar as high as 38°C on occasion. Depending on which part of Belgium you travel to, the locals will either speak Dutch (in the Flemish region) or French (in the Wollonia region), however most will speak English to a conversational level, particularly in the larger cities. Belgium has a modern and extensive rail network, which allows you to easily reach many destinations throughout Belgium, as well as France, the Netherlands, and Germany. Wherever you end up, indulge in a little of the local cuisine, such as Mussels, Balletjes (meatballs), and Poffertjes (a sort of local pancake).
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Its not really a secret that I am not the biggest fan of WDYTYA. All too often it makes it look too easy, when in reality genealogy can be – for us mere mortals, anyway – bloody hard work. And after five series, they're starting to run out of decent celebrities to research. But tonight's episode was pretty damm interesting. And funnily enough, I hadn't even heard of Rupert Penry-Jones before watching it! (he's an actor, apparently…)
His Grandfather was a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Indian Army Medical Service, and commanded a Field Ambulance in the Eighth Army from 1943 until the end of the war, including at Monte Cassino. Penry-Jones travelled to Italy and met with a veteran of Monte Cassino to talk about the battle.
As we might expext from someone called Rupert who has a double-barrelled-shotgun surname, his family were very much 'of the Raj'. One ancestor was responsible for the ceremonial events in Dehli in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries, including the incredible 1911 Dehli Coronation Durbar.
Going back even further, another ancestor was serving as an officer in the British Army in India during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. Penry-Jones managed to track down letters that his ancestor sent his wife while taking part in the crushing of the rebellion, before he died of Cholera whilst marching to Lucknow.
Incredibly, Penry-Jones was also able to confirm a family rumour that they had Indian blood, by going back a full eight generations, to 1817. All those generations back one of his ancestor's married a woman who was described as an 'Indo-Britain'. Further research established that she was the product of an Anglo-Indian marriage.
Perhaps not the kind of story that most normal people will find themselves researching in their family history (and even if we did find it, who could afford to fly to India for a spot of genealogy?), but very interesting none the less. It would be even more watchable if Rupert didn't insist on wearing an ethnic-style scarf whilst walking rould Allahabad!
WDYTYA with Rupert Penry-Jones can be watched on BBC iplayer until Monday 20 September 2010.


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Lolly Jar needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 25 designs submitted by 9 freelance designers.
Lolly Jar
An engaging service for time-poor people, bedazzled by the wealth of web applications and services that appear to exist but who don't have time or experience to get to grips with them. Lolly Jar consults on their communication, project management and virtual needs and recommends, implements and maintains a suite of web services and applications to help them manage their business and life.
This is a fun brand, but our values are; Rigour, Remarkable and Responsive. We are a service brand. We want to take away people's anxiety and enable them. We are aimed at smaller players (1-2 people organisations) but do not want to look out of place if someone goes to their large employer and says "Can I get these people to set me up at home so I can work more effectively".
We are aiming at independently minded people, tech savvy but time poor. Higher socio economic. Ideal customer: 40 year old communications consultant, works with a number of clients collaboratively and wants to manage things efficiently and elegantly. Struggles with email in-box and folder systems, passwords and working across a number of locations.
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Usefulness of computerized pediatric motor vehicle safety discharge instructions." Acad Emerg Med. 2003;10(10):1131-3."
Pediatric psychotropic polypharmacy." Psychiatry (Edgmont). 2005;2(8):14-9."
Emergency department evaluation and management of blunt abdominal trauma in children." Curr. Opin. Pediatr.. 2007;19(3):265-9."
The association of overweight and ankle injuries in children." Ambul Pediatr. 2008;8(1):66-9."
Management of pediatric penetrating oropharyngeal trauma." Pediatr Emerg Care. 2008;24(3):172-5."
Quantitative end-tidal carbon dioxide in acute exacerbations of asthma." J. Pediatr.. 2008;152(6):829-32."
Epidural cerebrospinal fluid collection after lumbar puncture." Pediatr Emerg Care. 2009;25(7):467-8."
Management of pediatric tumor lysis syndrome in the emergency department." Emerg. Med. Clin. North Am.. 2009;27(3):497-504."
Recognition of "Plastic Bronchitis" in the Emergency Department." Pediatr Emerg Care. 2009;25(9):621."
The association of weight percentile and motor vehicle crash injury among 3 to 8 year old children." Ann Adv Automot Med. 2010;54:193-9."
Protection of children restrained in child safety seats in side impact crashes." J Trauma. 2010;69(4):913-23."
Residents' mental model of bag-mask ventilation." Pediatr Emerg Care. 2010;26(9):646-52."
Wounds." Pediatr Rev. 2010;31(8):326-34; quiz 334."
Association between weight and risk of crash-related injuries for children in child restraints." Pediatrics. 2011;128(6):1148-52."
Emergency physicians' knowledge and provision of child passenger safety information." Acad Emerg Med. 2011;18(2):145-51."
Survey science in pediatric emergency medicine." Pediatr Emerg Care. 2011;27(5):443-8."
Child passenger safety: protecting your patients on every trip." J Pediatr (Rio J). 2012;88(4):283-5."
Differences in thoracic injury causation patterns between seat belt restrained children and adults." Ann Adv Automot Med. 2012;56:213-21."
Head impact contact points for restrained child occupants." Traffic Inj Prev. 2012;13(2):172-81."
Pediatric providers' self-reported knowledge, practices, and attitudes about concussion." Pediatrics. 2012;130(6):1120-5."
Telecenter for secure, remote, collaborative child fatality review." Inj. Prev.. 2012;18(6):399-404."
Anticipated Increases in Medically Attended Injuries by Children and Young Adults With the Affordable Care Act: The Growing Role of Primary Care in the Pediatric Trauma System." Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2013."
Caregivers' Confidence in Performing Child Safety Seat Installations: What Matters Most?" Inj. Prev.. 2013."
Cognitive Rest and School-Based Recommendations Following Pediatric Concussion: The Need for Primary Care Support Tools." Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2013."
Physical disability after injury-related inpatient rehabilitation in children." Pediatrics. 2013;131(1):e206-13."


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So what did Grover Cleveland have to say about Iowa being turned down for disaster relief? Then, Senator Burton Brimely with SF 3798 Progressive Ammo Act of 2006. Most other professions get tested, why not Iowa teachers?
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Also, by writing what he does about these wines being $15, he tends to dismiss then singlehandedly, as though they're not worth his – or anyone's - time. Yet I wonder if he's tasted the Pieropan Soave Classico lately or other examples of Soave Classico, such as Cantina del Castello, Ca' Rugate, Gini and Pra. They all retail for about $14-16 dollars and they are excellent values. If Zraly means this book as a text for beginning and intermediate wine drinkers, he's doing them a disservice by not highlighting these wines.
Views on wines from Italy, California, Chile, Argentina and other great regions of the world from a freelance writer and photographer
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
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Also, by writing what he does about these wines being $15, he tends to dismiss then singlehandedly, as though they're not worth his – or anyone's - time. Yet I wonder if he's tasted the Pieropan Soave Classico lately or other examples of Soave Classico, such as Cantina del Castello, Ca' Rugate, Gini and Pra. They all retail for about $14-16 dollars and they are excellent values. If Zraly means this book as a text for beginning and intermediate wine drinkers, he's doing them a disservice by not highlighting these wines.
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Hi Tom. Calm yourself! Just so you know, I find similar ignorance from UK-based, published wine writers about Italian wines, including famous international names. It gives us room to work, at least. Keep at it!ReplyDelete
I hear you. Interesting insight from you about UK writers as well.
I'm calm now!
Nice work, Tom!ReplyDelete
Hope you're well.
Your outrage is well warranted, Tom. I'm frankly flabbergasted at the excerpts and omissions you mention.ReplyDelete
Thanks for your comment. It is clearly time for Mr. Zraly to get in tune with what's going on with the Italian wine industry.
Great post and I understand your outrage. It is unacceptable that one of the most respected wine 'educators' in the US is so shockingly misinformed and behind the times when it comes to Italian wines. That he is able to squeeze all of Italy into a single chapter, and ignore Italy's whites and the great strides in quality in Soave, Friuli and Alto Adige is an insult to the Italian wine industry and to the many fans of Italian wines in the US. What decade is this guy living in? Is Zraly even aware that not only does the US import more wine from Italy than from any other country, but that for the last few years, the value of Italian wine imported into the US has increased substantially? This means that consumers aren't just buying low-end Pinot Grigio, but also mid-priced and high end Italian wines. In fact, the US is the biggest market for Barolo and Brunello, importing millions of bottles of these wines annually.
Given his obvious disregard for quality Italian wine, together with the misinformation you found in his book, it would probably be best if Zraly avoids writing on the subject altogether in my opinion.
Thank you very much for your insightful comment. As you are a successful author of several books about Italian wines, your thoughts are valuable.
You make an excellent point about the US market being much more that a place where consumers purchase low end Italian whites and reds. As you said, the US is indeed the largest market for Brunello and Barolo. Kevin either has no awareness of this or chooses to ignore it.
I didn't even mention all the mistakes in his section on Italian wines, such as omitting Taurasi from a list of DOCG wines. Clearly he does not stay current on Italian wines, so as you wrote, maybe he shouldn't write about them at all.Replies
- Kerin O'KeefeDecember 6, 2012 at 10:25 AM
Based on what you wrote in the post, I was pretty sure Zraly had neglected Taurasi, but am still saddened to hear this confirmed. Once again, he has made a huge oversight. Taurasi is one of the true gems of Italian wine. How could he have not even mentioned it when writing on the country's wines?
Kerin: He literally lists the word Taurasi once in the book, under the category of Best Wines of Campania.ReplyDelete
We agree on this, as Taurasi is one of the premier Italian red wines, so why nothing on this wine?
But at least he mentioned it. As far as red wines from Puglia such as Salice Salentino and Nero di Troia, there's nothing in the book. In fact, the word Puglia is not even mentioned once in the book. Zraly does write that he doesn't have room to write about every region, so I can't criticize him too much for this omission, but he certainly dropped the ball regarding Taurasi.
- AnonymousDecember 7, 2012 at 3:32 PM
Of course Calabria is listed as an example of the most obscure wines... *sob* #truthhurts Gaglioppo was being served at the Olympics about 3000 years ago, when Napa wasn't even a twinkle in anyone's eye!ReplyDelete
I digress... while I totally agree with your analysis, as a graduate of the AIS program in Italy I had to laugh. We spent one class on every region of Italy during our third level studies, had one class on France and ONE class on "the rest of the world" which encompassed all of North and South America, Australia, New Zealand... the other side of the coin I guess!
-Michele Connors
Michele: Thanks for the comment.ReplyDelete
Yes, history is certainly on the side of Calabria and every other Italian wine region, isn't it?
Something to think about and, as you wrote, another side of the coin.
Tom, one can only hope that your review will make a difference when the next 'newly revised and updated' edition is released. BTW, 'The Wine Bible' is another very popular wine book that needs to "correct" facts about and views on Italian wines - desperately.ReplyDelete
James: Thank you for taking the time to comment. You have been fighting the good fight for many years and have been tasting and importing wines from dozens of outstanding artisan producers in Italy; for this, you are to be congratulated.ReplyDelete
So for people such as yourself who understand the passion and dedication that are at the heart of so many great Italian wines, it's frustrating and sad to read so much incorrect information from a leading wine educator. I haven't seen "The Wine Bible" in some time, so I'll look at that as well.
The bigger problem as I wrote, is this status of Italian wines in this book. Zraly just doesn't take the time to make certain this is a well-written section. It's more than several basic mistakes, it's his attitude toward Italian wines, as though in his mind, they are not as unique or as excellent as French wines. Thus he presents the reader with a poorly organized, error-ridden look at Italian wines, one in which he basically dismisses all but a few wines from the country.
This sort of thing has to stop.
Anyone looking for Kevin or anyone else to give benediction to any country of wines is seeking approval from a place below the Ultimate Source. Italy needs no defending. It simply is, as it has been for 2500+ years - making wine, making some mistakes along the way, but ultimately, in my view, the spearhead for inspired wine making for the rest of the world.ReplyDelete
If Kevin ( or anyone) doesn't get that at this point, I dont see any reason to take time from my enjoyment of Italian wine to drag him ( or anyone else) along for what has been a great ride.
It would be nice for Mr. Zraly to respond, I know he dabbles in social-media - but again, the train is leaving the station with or without him 9 or anyone else).
All aboard!
Alfonso: Thanks very much for commenting. Your work promoting Italian wines has been exemplary - we need more people such as yourself to continue educating today's consumers and members of the trade about the glories of Italian wine.ReplyDelete
I basically agree with you when you write that "Italy needs no defending." In this case, I wrote this post to point out that Italian wines do not receive the respect they deserve in the country, especially as compared with French and California wines. It's a caste system of wine education, one that is antiquated and one that needs to change.
Kevin writes gloriously about many types of French wines, but only a very few Italian wines. He writes nothing about Taurasi, except to include it in a list of Campanian wines and he doesn't even mention wines such as Salice Salentino or Nero di Troia. Then to write what he does about white wines in Italy is a slap in the face to hundreds of excellent producers.
The book supposed to be a complete wine course, but while French and California wines are given excellent coverage, Italian wines clearly do not get their due. That's the main point of my post, especially as thousands, perhaps tens of thousands of consumers will read this book, hoping to learn about the wines of the world. They just won't learn much about Italian wines from this book and a fair amount of what they pick up from this book will be incorrect information. As others have commented here and on my facebook page, they simply can't believe that the mistakes in this section exist.
Yes it would be nice for Mr. Zraly to respond, but as you noted, the train has left the station.


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In recent years, as cotton sample numbers grew and the expense involved in testing them increased, those leading the USDA's cotton classing operation looked for a more streamlined, cost-conscious manner to do their work.
They came up with several solutions that have worked out so well it's unlikely many of their customers even know of the changes.
Last spring, the Memphis USDA office tasked all three Mid-South classing offices with futures classification. The same was done with the Southeast office in Macon, Ga.
"Greenville, S.C., is one of the delivery points for cotton," says Robbie Seals, USDA Grading Branch chief, based in Memphis. "There's a large warehouse there. Rather than have the warehouse ship samples here, we had them send the futures samples to Macon."
The USDA's Quality Assurance Branch is responsible for oversight of cotton quality functions within the cotton program. A large part of that involves daily samples pulled randomly by computer after field office classification.
"Those samples are sent overnight to us here in Memphis," says Lee Gibson, chief of the Quality Assurance Branch. "We retest those samples to make sure all the classing offices are on the same level.
"We're also responsible for the supervision of any cotton delivered for classification for futures class — bales that will be delivered for the New York futures market."
There are several reasons futures samplings were sent to the satellite offices.
"One thing is we were getting overwhelmed with the volume of samples," says Seals, who oversees the day-to-day operations of 12 classing offices in nine cotton-producing states.
"It was a lot of cotton for us to go through and maintain timely service to merchants certificating the bales. It threatened to put us behind."
During the season's busy period, classing offices can be hit with big receipts. "It's highly unpredictable, but sometimes we'll have 15,000 to 20,000 futures per day and a month when there's 300,000 to 400,000. That's a lot of work."
The second reason for the shift is all seasonal employees in the USDA offices are limited to six months of work at a time (or 1,039 hours). This was a severe hindrance because the last two cotton crops have produced huge yields.
"(The large yields meant) work seasons have been longer than usual. That took away much of the time seasonal employees once had to work. In Memphis, when those employees weren't classing futures, they were running the quality assurance program. So, over the last two record crops, a lot of those employees' time has been exhausted."
With so much of the future's classing going to Memphis, the employees "used up all their time," says Larry Creed, area director of USDA's Dumas, Ark., classing office. "That means they had to hire fresh employees and train them.
"Not only that — we also had to detail some of our field office graders to Memphis to help out. We like to have supervisory personnel to make the final class. That was another expensive practice because they were drawing per diem."
Moving the futures grading into the field offices not only saves money "but we're also able to continue grading samples with trained operators. No per diem has to be paid and, as an added incentive, it gives the field workers additional employment — something they wanted.
"It's not often you can honestly say something is win/win. But this situation was exactly that. Since making this move, we've managed to return data to customers much more quickly than we would have otherwise. The transition to this was very smooth. There wasn't even a bobble."
The Dumas office classes all Mississippi Delta cotton and about half of Arkansas' crop. In total, "we get about 90 percent of Mississippi's cotton and some 45 percent of the cotton grown in Arkansas."
One other change at the Dumas office is rapidly approaching: Creed's retirement after 35 years on the job.
"Larry is my friend and exactly what the cotton program should stand for," says Seals. "We should be providing good, quality, timely service. Larry lives and breathes concern for his work. He's always strived to have a good relationship with our customers. Farmers are certainly first on his list of folks to keep happy. He's going to be hard to replace."
Creed, who plans to remain in southeast Arkansas for the time being, vows that the transition to new office leadership will be smooth.
"The people we have in place have been around the loop and know what's expected. I feel very comfortable nothing will be sacrificed with my leaving. Maybe it'll even be better — my mother always said, 'A new broom sweeps clean.' I hope that's the case here."
Creed suspects his replacement will be announced by the end of July.
Until then, there's work left to do. The Corpus Christi, Texas, office is on the verge of beginning to class cotton.
"Normally, they get their first bale at this time of year. So we're just around the corner from starting to work with the 2006 cotton crop. The Rayville, La., office will be next up. Dumas will get into cotton around mid-September.
"There's a lot of prep work going on in the field offices in anticipation of harvest. We're moving machines around and, once they're in place, we'll begin precision and accuracy testing on them. We'll have them calibrated and ready once the crop starts moving through."
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Your food is a lie
This list (and the above video) might change the way you look at some of your most favorite food ...
1) Froot Loops all taste the same despite the color.
2) Cup of Noodles are mostly empty inside!
3) Cap'n Crunch isn't a Captain! Captains have 4 stripes on their sleeves while "Cap'n" only has 3 making him a Commander not a Captain.
4) Carrots don't help your eyesight. Also, baby carrots are just regular carrots that have been chopped up! Rabbits don't eat carrots in the wild either.
5) Oranges aren't always orange; sometimes they are green or yellow. To make all our oranges "orange" they are treated with ethylene gas. And limes will turn yellow if they are left on their trees.
6) "Double Dipping" doesn't spread any more germs than "single dipping," and the 5 second rule doesn't exist.
7)Double Stuf Oreos don't actually have double the "stuf" it's actually closer to 1.89X.
Did any of these surprise you? Have you known the truth for a long time? Grab a snack and tell us in the comments below.


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When Texting Is a Headache
While walking through any public area you are almost guaranteed to see someone with his or her head down and shoulders slumped, sending a text, emailing or checking the Internet. Unfortunately, the use of smart phones and other mobile devices is causing a new health problem: headaches caused by poor posture – head flexed, shoulders curved and back hunched. Being in this position for a prolonged period of time can lead to neck pain and headaches, which some are calling iPad pain or text neck.
How Do These Headaches Arise?
Poor posture places an increased strain on the muscles, ligaments, discs and joints of your neck, leading to cervicogenic headaches. The strain causes inflammation that can irritate the nerves in your neck and head, which causes neck pain and headaches. Other symptoms that can arise from this condition include eye pain, dizziness, runny nose and pain in the teeth/gums.
How Do I Prevent This Head and Neck Pain from Occurring?
Here are a few tips for preventing "text neck" symptoms:
- Change the reading angle of your device to eye level to prevent looking down and placing stress on your neck. Use tables, pillows and trays to prop up your arms to allow you to maintain this posture longer.
- Take breaks if you are using technology for longer than 20 minutes to give your neck muscles a rest.
- Sit with your shoulders back and head over your shoulders while using any device.
- If you're a frequent technology user, perform exercises and stretches to keep your neck muscles from becoming tight.
How Can Good Shepherd's Headache Program Help?
If headaches persist, help is available. Good Shepherd's Headache Program consists of specially trained physical therapists who are skilled at assessing people with headaches and neck pain. During the initial evaluation, the therapist performs a thorough examination and history to develop an individualized treatment plan. Based on the examination, you will be given exercises to help reduce your pain and learn strategies to keep your headaches away. Treatments typically include manual therapy techniques, exercises and patient education, but treatment plans are ultimately determined by your therapist based on your needs.
For more information or to schedule an evaluation for headache therapy, contact us or call 1-888-44-REHAB (73422).


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We are a group of families from Minnesota and the surrounding states living with galactosemia. We were founded in 1998.
One in 80,000 children will be born with galactosemia. The purpose of GFMN is three fold:
We hold two meetings yearly - usually one in the spring and one in the fall. Meetings are held at various locations around the state. All those interested in learning more about galactosemia are welcome to attend.
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Galactosemic Families of MN (GFMN)
PO Box 24602
Edina, MN 55424
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