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Chicago always has produced jazz giants, larger-than-life figures whose art towers over that of mere mortals.
Who are today's Chicago jazz giants? Following is an annotated guide to some of the titans who will be performing during the fall season:
Art Hoyle: He played in Lionel Hampton's big band in the late 1950s and in Sun Ra's Arkestra before that. To celebrate his 83rd birthday, Hoyle will present the gifts: blues-tinged trumpet playing and inimitably buoyant scat singing. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Sunday at Room 43, 1043 E. 43d St.; $10; valet parking available; hydeparkjazzsociety.com
Ernest Dawkins: The fiery alto saxophonist, right, has been a progenitor of new ideas in music for decades, thriving as bandleader, composer and organizer. He'll preside over the 13th annual Englewood Jazz Festival, collaborating with former Chicago trumpeter Maurice Brown in Dawkins' Afro/Straight Quartet and the Live the Spirit Residency Big Band (also on the bill: vocalist June Yvon plus Bill McFarland and the Chicago Horns). Noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 15 at Hamilton Park, 513 W. 72nd St.; 312-747-6174 or englewoodjazzfest.org
Paulinho Garcia: The inimitable Brazilian singer-guitarist has been living in Chicago for more than 30 years and lately has been building a global reputation. Here's a rare chance to hear him leading a septet, as part of the World Music Festival. 8 p.m. Sept. 25 at the University of Chicago's Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St.; and 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, 31 W. Ohio St.; free; worldmusicfestivalchicago.org
Bobby Lewis: One of the most lyrical trumpeters in Chicago jazz — or anywhere, for that matter — Lewis has been producing top-notch work for more than half a century. 5, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 and 29 at Andy's Jazz Club, 11 E. Hubbard St.; $10 before 7:30 p.m.; $15 after 7:30 p.m.; 312-642-6805 or andysjazzclub.com
Dee Alexander: The irrepressibly inventive singer can thrive at the cutting edge of the avant-garde but also can swing with the best of them, her voice a wondrously malleable instrument. 7 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Hyde Park Jazz Festival, in the Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St.; free; hydeparkjazzfestival.com
Dana Hall: As a drummer, Hall offers as much imagination as power; as a composer, he stands as one of the most appealing voices in jazz today. He'll lead a quartet. 9 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Hyde Park Jazz Festival, in the Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St.; free; hydeparkjazzfestival.com
Patricia Barber: Listeners travel from around the world to hear the one-of-a-kind singer-pianist-songwriter at her Monday night series at the Green Mill. She launches her fall season with this engagement. 9 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Green Mill Jazz Club, 4802 N. Broadway; $7; 773-878-5552 or greenmilljazz.com
Victor Goines: Because the reedist tours the world relentlessly in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, he doesn't get to perform in Chicago as often as his fans would like. Here's a rare chance to catch him in intimate surroundings. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at Room 43, 1043 E. 43rd St.; $10; valet parking available; hydeparkjazzsociety.com
Willie Pickens: The octogenarian pianist, a bona-fide jazz legend, is playing as brilliantly as ever. 9 p.m. Oct. 26 and 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Green Mill Jazz Club, 4802 N. Broadway; $12; 773-878-5552 or greenmilljazz.com
Jack DeJohnette: He hasn't lived in Chicago for ages, but drummer DeJohnette grew up here and came under the spell of drummer Wilbur Campbell, the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians and other distinctly Chicago influences. He'll celebrate his 70th birthday by leading his Gateway trio with guitarist John Abercrombie and bassist Dave Holland. 8 p.m. Nov. 2 at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave.; $27-$60; 312-294-3000 or cso.org


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Former Sacramento State player Fred Kelley is in his third tenure as a member of the coaching staff. Kelley serves as the team's tight ends coach and special teams coordinator.
In 2017, Kelley was given the task of serving as the special team's coordinator while also coaching the tight ends. Kicker Devon Medeiros was named second team all-Big Sky after tying the school record with 14 field goals. Medeiros finished the season as the team's leading scorer with 94 points after making 14-of-18 field goals and 52-of-53 PATs. His 52-yard field goal at Idaho tied him for the second-longest in program history. On the offensive side of the ball, Kelley coached a group of tight ends that all shared time on the field. Four different players played the position, including three which earned starts during the year. That group played a key role in the team's success running the football during the year (225.8 yards per game and 5.0 yards per carry).
Kelley also served as the team's special teams coordinator from 2013-15. In his final year, punter Smith Heath earned honorable mention all-Big Sky honors after averaging a career high 41.1 yards per punt. Heath placed 24 of his 66 punts inside the 20-yard line and had only two touchbacks during the season.
During the 2016 season, Kelley saw four of his tight ends combine to catch 22 passes for 213 yards and a touchdown. The group was led by John McGill who had 13 receptions for 112 yards and a TD.
Kelley coached three all-Big Sky selections during the 2014 season. Kicker Brad Cornish earned first team all-league honors after tying the Sacramento State single-season record with 14 made field goals and finishing the year with 98 points. Tight end Chris Broadnax and special teams standout Russell Smith each were named honorable mention. Broadnax caught 26 passes for 281 yards with a pair of touchdowns while Smith had 58 tackles in eight games and played on all four special teams.
In 2013, Kelley saw solid production from each of his position groups. Four tight ends combined to catch 43 passes for 396 yards and seven touchdowns. The group was led by freshman Cole Hikutini who ranked second on the team five TD catches. On special teams, Justin Weldon recorded the finest season by a punter in school history. Weldon was named second team all-Big Sky after averaging 44.9 yards per punt which placed him fourth nationally and second in the conference. Weldon also set Sacramento State records with a career average of 44.2 yards per punt and with a long of 78 yards which came against UC Davis.
Kelley previously coaches at Sacramento State in 2007-08. During that time, he worked with the offensive line and helped mentor Matt Lemley, Kyle Leitzke and Ray Navar to all-Big Sky Conference honors. He returned for the 2011 season where he was the offensive assistant.
Kelley spent the 2012 season at Humboldt State and served as the Lumberjacks' offensive line coach.
The Northern California native also played for the Hornets during the 2005 season and ended the year with 17 total tackles, including one for loss. Prior to coming to Sacramento State, he spent one year at Idaho and two at Los Medaños JC. At LMC, he played fullback and linebacker. As a sophomore in 2001, he was named the school's Male Athlete of the Year and also earned all-conference honors at linebacker.
After his playing career, Kelley spent two years as the head junior varsity football coach at Florin High School in Sacramento. He has also worked as a strength and conditioning coach at San Jose State. Kelley was the assistant offensive line coach at UC Davis in 2010 and also served as the head coach of Rodriguez High School in Fairfield for two years. While leading Rodriguez, he helped the Mustangs to a Solano County Athletic League title in 2009.
Kelley graduated from Liberty HS in Brentwood, Calif., in 2000. While there, he was an all-conference selection at running back.
He graduated from Sacramento State in December 2006 with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology. He added his masters in kinesiology in 2009. Fred and his wife, Megan, were married in June of 2014. The couple welcomed their daughter, Paisley, in 2016.
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Opposite the Satellite | Magazine33 | Virginia – Bringing the Local Scene to the MainstreamPosted in Music with tags acoustic, Albums, Art, Awareness, Blind Spot, Entertainment, Music, Opposite The Satellite, Rock N Roll on September 22, 2011 by Opposite The Satellite
The Beginning: Wide Awake and DreamingPosted in Music, Uncategorized with tags Albums, Art, Awareness, Bleed Through, Blind Spot, Consciousness, Dream, Dream Journals, Entertainment, H1N1, Low, Lucid dream, Moral reasoning, Music, Opposite The Satellite, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Rock Band, Rock N Roll, Songs, Synopsis on May 9, 2011 by Opposite The Satellite
Opposite The Satellite~ This is not just simply what we do. This is what courses through our veins and sees though our eyes. As we stand here opposite the satellites, we wonder, can anyone really even see at all? We are interested in music, in politics, and in people. Quite possibly to satisfy our own thirst for interaction, we are interested in relating to anyone who appreciates the simple and benevolent nature of life, anyone who feels, anyone who is confused, anyone who is trying, anyone who relates to more than just their own pinpoint in time, anyone who tries to see, and anyone who questions authority: Breaking the rules for the greater good is the highest level of moral reasoning.
~Dreaming Of A Revolution~
You feel it with every fiber of your being. Deep within your heart and mind, you have been aware of it ever since you can remember. Without knowledge of the exact moment it became so prevalent in your life, you realize it must have always been. It certainly feels as though this has been and always will be a very important part of you. Like a brilliant flame, deep within the center of awareness, it reminds you that you are here for something special, something more. No matter whether you someday happen to forget its warmth, or you simply wander away feeling it necessary to escape the overwhelming chaos that life so generously gives so often, you will be reminded once again by the brilliance and eternal warmth as to which way you truly want to go. Your passions, your hopes and dreams, and your intentions, combined with your deep knowledge of purpose in this life, will remind you of the impossibility of settling for anything less than your wildest dreams.
Maybe we are stubborn, or maybe we have reached the point in the progress of life on earth where evolution has progressed beyond survival. Perhaps evolution is now the progress of the soul, the process of self-awareness, and a matter of pure consciousness. In truth, we are unable, the moment we realize the true essence of our eternal selves, to neglect our passions and our needs to nurture and create and hope to live happy, fulfilling lives. It is this very need to nurture and create that is responsible for the universal language which shares the evolutionary message with who is actually listening. As a matter of fact, I hold all artists, musicians especially, accountable for lighting the path and leading the way for all the misfits, nerds, freaks, and trouble makers towards realizing our God-given ability to think for ourselves, and to question authority. If it were not for the inspiration through music and art of all forms that has been discovered throughout the years by the "Frankensteins" of the world, the human race as we know it today would have never come to be. Evolution at it's best would most likely have been annihilated by the few who control's the majority of the world's wealth. Freedom would have become a word lost to us all. Stripped from our vocabularies the concept of freedom stolen from within the vulnerability of the young and pure. Truth be told, those fortunate enough to have stumbled upon the eternal and catch a glimpse beyond boundaries into the realm of possibilities are never able to fully regress into the slumber from which we have long since begun to awake from. The creator within the created is now awake and because of the artists the creator has a voice.
Opposite The Satellite was born.
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L – Oilers 1, Capitals 4 – Game 11 – 2013-10-24 @ 7:30 PM MST – SNET EDM
As the Oilers longest road trip of the season continues they have a layover in Edmonton so why not squeeze a game in. The Washington Capitals just so happen to be in town. Perfect. Quick stop at home before hitting the road for 2 more games. The Oilers and Caps played one another just 10 days ago so they should be fresh in each other's minds. Time for the coaching battle to take over and see who can outduel the other. The Capitals won at home 4-2 so the Oilers will be looking exact a little vengeance and take the win streak to 3.
Ovechkin is the man to stop tonight. Through his first 9 games he has 9 goals which is only his second best start in a season. Slacker… Oilers have their own secret weapon. Arcobello! Who dat? Just the Oilers leading scorer thus far in the season. The rookie has tallied 10 assists so far. Time for a goal or two!
The Oilers will need some secondary goal support for the next little while with Hall on the sidelines. For Steve-O's sake we'll say that Hemsky isn't a secondary scorer, but last game Smid, Petry and Jones all tallied so we'll need more of the same.
TSN tells me that Dubnyk has gone from "who's cold" to "who's hot", so hopefully he can stay there for awhile.
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Award Recognizes the 100 "Most Promising" Asian Companies Driving the Future of Technology
Silicon Valley, CA, Dec 9th, 2008— Red Herring today announced that iYogi is a winner of the Red Herring 100 Award, a selection of the 100 most innovative private technology companies based in Asia.
iYogi delivers technical support services directly to consumers and small businesses and is the first, global, technical support brand based out of India with more than 50,000 customers. The company offers consumers an unlimited, annual subscription service for $119.99 per desktop that includes support for a wide range of technologies, including PC hardware, Microsoft Products Support, Windows Operating systems,Computer Support ,Software applications, MP3 players, Networking devices, Digital camera, Printers and scanners etc.
The Red Herring editorial board diligently surveyed the entrepreneurial scene throughout Asia and identified the top 100 out of more than 1,000 closely evaluated companies that are leading the next wave of innovation.
"Our winners and Finalists demonstrate that Asia is increasingly becoming a leader in innovation, contrary to common stereotypes", said Joel Dreyfuss, editor-in-chief of Red Herring. " It was tough to choose just the top 100 finalists from such a large list of excellent contenders, and we are very happy with the quality of the companies we selected as finalists."
"We believe consumers and small business owners should have low-cost access to the highest quality support available on the planet", said Uday Challu, CEO of iYogi. "We are thrilled that our innovative approach to solving everyday technology problems for consumers and our managed services for small businesses has been recognized by Red Herring's keen-eyed leadership. We are continuously innovating in adding new services that includes PC recovery, anti-virus, anti-spyware, data back-up and PC optimization in providing the best tech support experience for our customers", adds Uday.
The 100 winning companies have been announced at the Red Herring Asia event in Hong Kong. The CEOs of the winning start ups presented their innovative ideas and technologies to an audience of leading entrepreneurs, financiers, and corporate strategists at the event at the Hong Kong, JW Marriott Hotel earlier this week.
About iYogi
iYogi is the first direct-to-consumer and small business technical support service from India. Providing an annual unlimited subscription to technical support, iYogi now boasts of more than 50,000 customers. The company employs 600 professionals servicing customers in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and fast expanding to 12 new geographies across the globe. iYogi's resolution rate of 87 percent and customer satisfaction rate of 93 percent are amongst the highest published benchmarks in the industry. For further information, please visit www.iyogi.net.
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just because...day two.
149 comments:
- KarenSue said...
Sitting at the beach and watching the waves. I hope you pick number 1!
- Sat May 01, 06:00:00 AM CDT
- Preppy Mama said...
so pretty! My fave thing to do is sit in the shade, sip pink lemonade and read a book. Have a great weekend!
- Sat May 01, 06:06:00 AM CDT
- Tinka said...
My favorite thing to do in the summer is sit in the garden and read a wonderful magazine!
Best wishes
- Sat May 01, 06:23:00 AM CDT
- Red Door Home said...
My favorite summer time activity is running. I love looking at all the beautiful flowers and watching the foals on the horse farms that I pass.
- Sat May 01, 06:24:00 AM CDT
- Colleen said...
Shell seeking at the beach with the kids!
- Sat May 01, 06:29:00 AM CDT
- Lynda @ Happenstance Home said...
One of my favorite things to do in summer is the kids go night swimming with friends, we make smores,the lightning bugs are sure to be out and we hang out and talk with friends under the light of the moon and tiki torches!
- Sat May 01, 06:30:00 AM CDT
- foggogs said...
I love going to the town pool for the day, meeting my friends and their kids and getting in a few moments in the pool for myself during "adult only swim". They do this from quarter of the hour till the hour ever day. So 15 minutes of peace for me while the kids play! Gotta Love it. Thanks for the giveaway.
- Sat May 01, 06:32:00 AM CDT
- Chez Zizi said...
So pretty! I just bought some barrettes that have a similar flower!
Have a beautiful day!
- Sat May 01, 06:50:00 AM CDT
- Marie said...
This is beautiful. My favorite summer activity is sitting by an evening camp fire with my family, roasting marshmallows.
- Sat May 01, 06:59:00 AM CDT
- b.fox* said...
So pretty!!!
My favorite SUMMER activity is going swimming at our local pool with my son! This will be my 1st summer with him in my arms at the pool. Last summer I had quite a bit of stares... DUE to the growing belly. :)
- Sat May 01, 06:59:00 AM CDT
- Valley Girl said...
Play with my children! Slides and all!!
- Sat May 01, 07:00:00 AM CDT
- Wendy said...
Our very very favorite summer activity is sitting pool side with the kids and having nothing to do but enjoy the moment and have fun! Thanks for having some fun and very beautiful give aways!
- Sat May 01, 07:13:00 AM CDT
- Alicia ~ time worn style said...
My favourite summer activity, ok it sounds strange (a bit) but painting furniture by our two tier fountain. Its relaxing and the paint dries so fast in the heat yay!
ps. just read that back and it does sound weird but what the heck ha!
- Sat May 01, 07:14:00 AM CDT
- High Heeled Life said...
So pretty... my fav summer activity is walking in my gardens, sitting by the stream and reading.
- Sat May 01, 07:20:00 AM CDT
- summertime said...
My favorite activity is bringing my little girls to the swimming pool, relaxing in the sun and water and watching the girls have so much fun!
- Sat May 01, 07:24:00 AM CDT
- Privet and Holly said...
Oooh....I love EliWill, too! I bought earrings from her Etsy Shop for one of my besties whose b-day was 4-27....beautiful! {Now, maybe it will be my turn to own one of her lovelies!} Okay, one of the many things that I love to do in the summer is to sit on our deck and blow bubbles. I have a tween and a teen, but there is still something calming and magical to them {and me} about watching the bubbles float around the air and up into the tree tops. xx P&H
- Sat May 01, 07:27:00 AM CDT
- pccraven said...
Sitting on my beach chair at the beach with a good book whilst the kids tire themselves out in the waves! Oh yes and incase you think I am an unfit mother my husband is in there with them ;-) Love love love your blog and am still green with envy at your Paris trip as I live in one of the most isolated cities in the world!
- Sat May 01, 07:34:00 AM CDT
- Pink Princess said...
Just being outside, enjoying the warmer weather and sunshine. Sometimes sitting in the garden reading a book, other times working in my garden.
Have a good weekend ♥
- Sat May 01, 07:59:00 AM CDT
- 1 Funky Woman said...
Ooooh, loving the necklace, just darling!
My favorite thing is sitting on the deck with a good book and a frozen cocktail and watching the kids jump on the trampoline until they can't jump anymore!
- Sat May 01, 08:00:00 AM CDT
- Elise said...
Mine would have to be a day at the beach, followed by drinks and dinner right on the coast with a view of the ocean. It makes me happy just to think about it!
- Sat May 01, 08:17:00 AM CDT
- the cinnamon post said...
such a pretty piece of jewelery...i love going to our friends cottage and enjoying a glass of wine with them down by the lake while the kids run around and get filthy dirty and then jump in the cool water to clean off...
happy Saturday.
- Sat May 01, 08:17:00 AM CDT
- mamma-mich said...
Love this necklace! My fave summer activity is eating our meals outside...nothing like bbq chicken and watermelon out on the grass or beach with the kids and hubby!
- Sat May 01, 08:18:00 AM CDT
- Sylvia (at) Lily's Pad and Petals said...
My favorite summer activity is sitting on the sand at the beach.
Love this necklace.
- Sat May 01, 08:27:00 AM CDT
- fromthepines said...
Laying in my hammock with a good book.
- Sat May 01, 08:33:00 AM CDT
Worlds of Fun! :)
Beautiful necklace!
Pick me, Pick me
~Heather R.
- Sat May 01, 08:34:00 AM CDT
- Leah C said...
Since I can't be at the beach every day...sitting by the pool reading a book, sipping a mocha frappuccino, while my girls splash & swim...that's my favorite summer activity:) Love the new banner photos!
- Sat May 01, 08:35:00 AM CDT
- erin said...
being at the beach!!
- Sat May 01, 08:37:00 AM CDT
- Kiera said...
my favorite summer activity is letting my kids sleep in...is that an activity?...I love having the mornings to myself, sitting on my porch, reading and drinking my coffee and knowing that my kid are soaking up all the sleep they need!
- Sat May 01, 08:44:00 AM CDT
- Fabulously french said...
My favourite thing is going for picnic's in the evening either by the lake which is a 10 minute drive from our house or by amongst the vines.
Fabulous, J'adore l'ete.
Merci et bon week-end,
Leeann x
- Sat May 01, 08:49:00 AM CDT
- Brenna LaPray said...
My favorite summer activity is going on a bike ride in the cool morning air with my kids.
- Sat May 01, 08:55:00 AM CDT
- mimi charmante said...
you KNOW how pathetic my necklace collection is... I really, truly, absolutely NEED that necklace!
- Sat May 01, 08:58:00 AM CDT
- Jessie Lee said...
Jessie Lee
My favorite thing in the summer is taking naps in the sun in unreasonable places outdoors OR my love and I drive out onto the dirt backroads or our little town and picknic on the tailgate of my truck at the top of the hill :)
- Sat May 01, 09:02:00 AM CDT
- lisaroy said...
My absolute favourite thing is going out in our Hobie kayak on our river. It's like a tandem bike for two but it's a kayak with pedals which works great since I can't seem to paddle very well! Just gliding along and seeing ducks and what our nearby resident beaver is up to is like being in another world - no Blackberrys or distractions - just the two of us. Magical. xx
- Sat May 01, 09:02:00 AM CDT
- Lindsey said...
My favorite thing about summer is biking through the many trails in my town, packing picnics, and eating with friends in the park.
Baseball games are a close second!
- Sat May 01, 09:14:00 AM CDT
- maria said...
What a beautiful necklace! My favorite summer activity is going to our cabin over the fourth of july with friends and sitting around the campfire,roasting marshmallows,and watching our children enjoy God's great outdoors. I alwasys look forward to reading your posts. :)
- Sat May 01, 09:18:00 AM CDT
- K. Davis said...
my favorite thing used to be riding my bike to all the farmer's markets... now that I've moved, i'll have to find something else to ride my back to!
- Sat May 01, 09:24:00 AM CDT
- Julie Harward said...
I love to get on my horse and ride...anywhere...up into the mountains around the red rock hills...for the whole day! Love the necklace! Come say hi :D
- Sat May 01, 09:25:00 AM CDT
- Shirley said...
crabbing at my parents' house off of the dock and eating watermelon and juicy, huge ripe peaches
- Sat May 01, 09:37:00 AM CDT
- jaclyn said...
fav summer activity: camping. when you camp there is absolutely no agenda...sit by the fire and read your book for hours or eat smores for breakfast. greenery everywhere and a lake close by. wonderful...
- Sat May 01, 09:41:00 AM CDT
I know it is horrible and I'll probably regret it later, but laying out on a floaty in the pool to get some sun...with a little Priscilla Ahn or Brooke Frasier in the background...and the kiddos not splashing me...is that too much to ask?
Heather S.
- Sat May 01, 09:41:00 AM CDT
- Blissitydoodah said...
You have some awesome readers!
They have made me think differently about the season that makes me itch and sweat LOL!
I love making homemade ice cream :)
- Sat May 01, 09:41:00 AM CDT
- kurt and kari said...
my favorite summer activity is enjoying a weekend breakfast outside by the pool... beach days are pretty high on the summer fun scale too!
love the necklace!
- Sat May 01, 09:44:00 AM CDT
- Dawnelle said...
bbqing and watching the kids play outside!
- Sat May 01, 09:46:00 AM CDT
- Seasoned with Words said...
My fave activity is going out on the boat and grilling.
- Sat May 01, 09:46:00 AM CDT
- Petie said...
I live in Arizona, so about the only thing we can do outside is swim and layout by the pool. I am probably going to get caught up on Season 3 of "Big Love"...inside the house of course.
- Sat May 01, 09:49:00 AM CDT
Taking a nap on the ocean beach.
- Sat May 01, 09:50:00 AM CDT
- chickie said...
Margaritas hanging out on a beach watching the waves roll in.Hanging out in the French Quarters people watching.I cant decide between the two ?? Chickie
- Sat May 01, 10:01:00 AM CDT
- Rachel Santos said...
I love spending the day at the beach, eating ice cream, and then watching my sandy, ice cream covered, sun-kissed boy fall alseep from complete exhaustion!
- Sat May 01, 10:22:00 AM CDT
- amy said...
lounging on the beach (which rarely happens these days)!
- Sat May 01, 10:35:00 AM CDT
- burlap+blue said...
sitting by the pool w/ a good book!:)
- Sat May 01, 10:38:00 AM CDT
- Blondie's Journal said...
Sitting on the dock with a hat on my head and my feet in the water! Love the necklace!
- Sat May 01, 10:44:00 AM CDT
- I. said...
Oh, I love your blog! Also liked to read your words about Paris and the food here in Europe.
For me it is 'normal', but now I realize that it is really good ;-)
Is the food in your country so terrible ?
Many greetings from I., Belgium
- Sat May 01, 10:48:00 AM CDT
- Laura said...
my favorite summer activity is packing a picnic & having dinner on the ocean. the kids can run around & play & my husband & i can enjoy the cool breeze & some wine!
- Sat May 01, 10:49:00 AM CDT
- Leslie said...
My favorite summer activity is sipping a lemonaid/ sweet tea mixture in the back yard while the kids play.
- Sat May 01, 10:55:00 AM CDT
- Shannon said...
Beautiful necklace!!
My favorite summer activity is being outside either at the beach or in the backyard with the kids running in and out of the water!!
- Sat May 01, 11:07:00 AM CDT
- brockey said...
My favorite thing is having the summer off...... I'm a teacher !!!!
- Sat May 01, 11:10:00 AM CDT
- Mindy Nelson said...
Beautiful necklace, love it!
- Sat May 01, 11:13:00 AM CDT
- Wendy @ The Shabby Nest said...
Hi Lady! My favorite summer activity would have been hanging out with you on your drive out here. Sigh. Still bummed. ;-)
Have a lovely day!!
- Sat May 01, 11:20:00 AM CDT
My favorite summer activity? Watching my kids wear themselves out in the pool, eating a fabulous BBQ'd dinner, getting those worn out kids into bed early and then having a glass of wine on the back patio with my husband....aaah, summer.
- Sat May 01, 11:28:00 AM CDT
- Gail said...
Having a barbecue in the backyard, just us!!!!
- Sat May 01, 11:41:00 AM CDT
- christy said...
Favorite summer activity... spending the day at the beach and then ending on the patio grilling out with friends.
- Sat May 01, 11:41:00 AM CDT
- Mary Jane said...
Moonlight dinners on my deck with all the twinkle lights and my family home, maybe with a fire in the fire pit just off the deck! wonderful food and lots of laughs!
- Sat May 01, 11:42:00 AM CDT
- Shelley in SC said...
Favorite Summer Activity - Sitting on the beach at Hilton Head, hearing the ocean roaring and feeling warm sand between my toes.
- Sat May 01, 11:47:00 AM CDT
- Andrea - Faded Plains said...
Oh...how cute is that necklace...my favorite summer activity...would be watching movies outside with a roaring fire...there's nothin' better.
- Sat May 01, 11:58:00 AM CDT
- Kimberly said...
Gorgeous! I love swimming in the summer!!! It's VERY hot here and it tires the kiddos out...:-)
- Sat May 01, 12:05:00 PM CDT
- Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia said...
Every summer the boys and I have one day every week dedicated to the beach! All our friends are invited and know we will be there for the whole day! We pack lunches, make sand castles, swim in the water and right when the sun goes down we come home jump in the hot tub eat pizza and go to bed! It's the best!
PS all her jewlery is gorgeous!!
Thanks for the chance :)
- Sat May 01, 12:15:00 PM CDT
- Kati said...
Favorite summer activity.....snuggling in the hammock with my honey.
- Sat May 01, 12:23:00 PM CDT
- vwestermeyer said...
enjoying more time with daughters home from college
- Sat May 01, 12:26:00 PM CDT
- Danielle said...
Favorite sumer activities include planting flowers in my garden, picnics and summer barbeques, enjoying evenings outside with the later setting sun and of course my birthday is in the summer too!
- Sat May 01, 12:32:00 PM CDT
- Katie said...
I love that necklace!
My favorite summer activity is probably anything that involves being outside. Sun, sand, water, etc... I especially love those summer nights (they are the best). Nothing like an Iowa summer sunset over the cornfields :)
- Sat May 01, 12:35:00 PM CDT
- LindseyRockers said...
sitting on the front porch swing with my baby girl.... or dragging her bathtub outside and making the best of the summer heat!
- Sat May 01, 12:42:00 PM CDT
- Furrla said...
Laying in the sun (preferably at the beach) reading a good book is one of my favorite things to do in the summer.
- Sat May 01, 12:47:00 PM CDT
- Hanna said...
I love reading in my garden!
- Sat May 01, 12:54:00 PM CDT
- Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} said...
I like to go to the beach and play in the waves! It's a nice break from the Florida heat. :)
Beautiful necklace, by the way!
- Sat May 01, 01:04:00 PM CDT
- Allison said...
Getting sno cones, its my summer addiction!
- Sat May 01, 01:11:00 PM CDT
- Rebecca said...
I love that...so pretty....my favorite activity is eating ice cream to cool off with the kids!!...and trips over to the beach!
- Sat May 01, 01:12:00 PM CDT
- Shantel Elise said...
The necklace is beautiful.
My favorite summer activity to take my couch cushions onto my front porch when it is raining, grab my husband and curl up on them while we read our books. I love it!
- Sat May 01, 01:17:00 PM CDT
- ***LIZ*** said...
Love taking my kids to the splash park when it is hot. They run around like wild things. And then we come home and everyone takes a nap.
- Sat May 01, 01:19:00 PM CDT
one of my favorite summer activities is working at my granma's garden :)
- Sat May 01, 01:22:00 PM CDT
- Donna said...
My favorite summer activity is sitting outside in the evening with my sweet husband. We sit in the garden by the fish pond, with candles lit everywhere and listen to music - oh, and maybe sip a glass or three of wine! It's heavenly and he's been gone too long on military stuff so it's been a couple of years since we've gotten to do it but he'll be home in a couple of weeks so I'm really looking forward to getting back into the routine. We'll celebrate our 29th anniversary next month!
- Sat May 01, 01:38:00 PM CDT
- thepaperroSe said...
waaayy tooo cute! screams out summer!
- Sat May 01, 01:47:00 PM CDT
- Trina said...
My favorite thing to do in the summer is to head up to Park City with my parents, siblings, nieces and nephews to shop, swim and play at my parent's condo. Thanks for another chance to win!
- Sat May 01, 01:55:00 PM CDT
- Leah said...
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- Sat May 01, 01:58:00 PM CDT
- Leah said...
I love siting in the backyard during the sun set and watching the fireflies and my kids dance.
- Sat May 01, 02:00:00 PM CDT
- Martha said...
I almost feel horrible entering every give-a-way...or greedy....
but love that necklace...
fav summer activity...I would be lying...in my mind...sitting on my beach front house porch and drinking a sangria...with hubby and kiddos or after kiddos are in bed...
but reality...ummm...sitting on the bench with hubby...getting eatin alive by mosquitos {because it always happens} and enjoying the night with nothing else to do but talk, eat, and still those sangrias
you have a great weekend my dear...
- Sat May 01, 02:03:00 PM CDT
- Dragonlady said...
Hubby and I riding the motorcycle....love that necklace
- Sat May 01, 02:19:00 PM CDT
- Liz Bradley said...
This may sound bad, but my ABSOLUTE favorite thing to do in the summer is to be outside with my hubby, sharing a few drinks while we watch the kids play in the yard and catch up with what has been going on with each other.
- Sat May 01, 02:33:00 PM CDT
Going to the boardwalk with my family and enjoying the ocean breezes
- Sat May 01, 02:41:00 PM CDT
- licha20 said...
In Arizona it gets very hot!So my idea of enjoying the summer is by the pool and in the air conditioned craft room of mine,creating many little things.
- Sat May 01, 03:03:00 PM CDT
my favorite summer memory is...oh...there is just more than one!!
but one of my favorites is sitting on the back porch, on comfy chairs, with string lights twinkling, and barefoot kids chansing fireflies. there are, of course, friends present. in our hands there is a glass of something refreshing, and across the summer evening air, our laugher ripples like freedom. the flowers in full bloom lend a beautiful hue, and all feels well in the world...if just for an hour.
~ann (firstname.lastname@example.com)
- Sat May 01, 03:10:00 PM CDT
- shanna said...
LOVE sitting on my back porch watching the kids enjoy their summer days!
- Sat May 01, 03:25:00 PM CDT
- The Clines said...
Reading a book (uninterrupted-ha!) while sitting in the shade.
- Sat May 01, 03:51:00 PM CDT
- 3egirls said...
Sitting outside at a wonderful little winery in south-west Michigan with family and friends. We share bottles of wine and lot's of laughs, while the kids run around in the grass and take tractor rides into the orchards.
- Sat May 01, 03:59:00 PM CDT
- What's next said...
we have hot hot summers, a float in the pool with a cool drink is my favorite activity.
- Sat May 01, 04:01:00 PM CDT
- Sandi said...
Favorite summer activity is sitting on my front porch and doing nothing!! lol
- Sat May 01, 04:05:00 PM CDT
- blabbing maggie said...
how beautiful! my favorite part of summer is a day in the sun, whether walking, biking, hiking, swimming, lounging...oh, and a margarita in hand doesn't hurt! :)
- Sat May 01, 04:07:00 PM CDT
- Zita - Mlle Magpie said...
Sitting in a rocking chair and eating ice cream on our farmhouse porch!
- Sat May 01, 04:10:00 PM CDT
- Julie Johnson said...
Sitting in my gazebo with a good glass of wine and friends....
Were you dropping off stuff at Goodwill today? If not, I saw your twin...I was the car behind you and too chicken to introduce myself...I was at one of your sales a year or so ago.
Off for some vino...after a garage sale, decluttering day I deserve it, right?! :)
- Sat May 01, 04:12:00 PM CDT
- Marci said...
camping in the great outdoors with my family...can't wait!!
- Sat May 01, 04:26:00 PM CDT
It's a toss up between sitting on the best with my school book or sitting in my ac condo doing new graphic design projects inspired by summer of course! I'm determined to win one of these!!! Xoxo
Sara noland
- Sat May 01, 04:37:00 PM CDT
- erin said...
I love eating popsicles with my boys in the sun and hosing them off afterward :-)
- Sat May 01, 04:42:00 PM CDT
- Sarah ~ A Beach Cottage said...
bike ride down the beach...picnic...cooler full of cold beer
- Sat May 01, 04:42:00 PM CDT
- Kelly Berkey said...
Sitting outside at sunset, drinking vino with my love!
- Sat May 01, 04:43:00 PM CDT
- Busy as a Bee in Paris said...
eat fresh fruit from the marché!
- Sat May 01, 04:44:00 PM CDT
- RACHELLE said...
My fav. would have to be rolling up my pantlegs and dipping toes in a cold pool with a glass of lemonade by my side and a good mag.
- Sat May 01, 04:51:00 PM CDT
- Laura King said...
Wearing a sun dress (with a tan) and being with my family. I am a teacher so in the summer I feel so relaxed, love being with my lil' girl!!!
Drinking lemonade from a pretty glass on the patio is fun too!
- Sat May 01, 05:14:00 PM CDT
- Jenna said...
Going to the beach and sleeping in are my summer time favorites:)
- Sat May 01, 05:15:00 PM CDT
- Anne - Fiona and Twig said...
My favorite Summer activity is hitting all the fab flea markets and yard sales. What can I say, I'm a true junker! ;-)
- Sat May 01, 05:39:00 PM CDT
- Nancy said...
What a beautiful necklace!
Summertime brings my favorite activity...our family reunion. We fly, drive, and take a ferry to Ft. Flagler in WA state. We all bunk down in the old, old bunkhouse, cook our meals outside, do charades around the came fire while roasting marshmallows, play golf and volleyball in the big, grassy field, and hike through the fort on the cliffs above the Puget Sound. All this with 5 generations of family members sharing and making wonderful memories.
XO Nancy
- Sat May 01, 06:01:00 PM CDT
- Janie Fox said...
A perfect day would be coffee on the back porch, hanging sheets on the line, weeding a little in the flower beds, reading in the afternoon then hotdogs in the fire pit while the grandkids chase lightning bugs and we visit with all our kids. Have a great weekend! God bless!
- Sat May 01, 06:09:00 PM CDT
- Laura said...
I like going on vacation to Colorado!!!
- Sat May 01, 06:13:00 PM CDT
- Elizabeth said...
Love that necklace!
Camping with the Family. Bike riding,hiking,relaxing by the lake,chillin by the campfire, love it!
Happy May Day!
- Sat May 01, 06:25:00 PM CDT
- Karen said...
Oh such a beautiful piece of jewelry. I like going up to visit my sister at her farm in Washington. The darkness at night allows all the stars to shine really bright and it is so much fun going out to the garden and selecting the veggies we'll prepare for dinner.
- Sat May 01, 06:27:00 PM CDT
- Esme said...
My favorite summer activity-is going to the beach with a good book-playing in the waves and enjoying the sun.
- Sat May 01, 06:48:00 PM CDT
- ejm said...
sitting on the porch in the morning with a cup of coffee. sitting on the porch in the evening, watching fireflies and listening to the crickets and Kateydids.
- Sat May 01, 07:20:00 PM CDT
Sitting on the front porch on a warm summer night.....watching lightning bugs, seeing a sky full of stars, and listening to the frogs and crickets. Summer is bliss!
- Sat May 01, 07:32:00 PM CDT
- Kristina said...
I love this necklace!! Things I enjoy in the summer are ice cream and taking walks after dinner =)
- Sat May 01, 07:35:00 PM CDT
- Julie said...
My favorite summer activity is going on vacation!
- Sat May 01, 07:41:00 PM CDT
- Lee @ The Way I See It said...
My favorite summer activity is picking crabs! Yummy!
- Sat May 01, 07:55:00 PM CDT
I love exploring thrift stores, and then coming home to admire my newly-acquired treasures with a glass of wine in hand.
- Sat May 01, 08:29:00 PM CDT
- Norma said...
slushies while laying out by the pool! :)
- Sat May 01, 08:37:00 PM CDT
- Jennifer said...
Beautiful piece! My favorite summer activity... sitting in the shade with my husband!
- Sat May 01, 08:46:00 PM CDT
- kristy said...
A summer favorite of mine is fireworks over the lake. You can't beat sitting on a boat and seeing the sky lit up above. Good memories.
- Sat May 01, 08:53:00 PM CDT
- Amanda said...
My favorite summer activity is our annual trip to Europe, and having a cook out with friends!
- Sat May 01, 08:56:00 PM CDT
- Melanie said...
I would say going to the beach and just listening to the sound of the waves.
That and being able to wear flip flops:)
I miss the first days giveaway. I was traveling to visit our family:( Would have loved the PS.
- Sat May 01, 09:18:00 PM CDT
- rosemary said...
...anything I want!! :-) I work in a school and get up at 5am every day and get home at 5pm every day!
- Sat May 01, 09:57:00 PM CDT
Hmmm..... Spending Saturdays just chilling with my guys. This Saturday.... we went looking for hidden treasures at yard sales, had a nice nap in the afternoon, went fishing tonight, and ended the evening with ice cream together at the local calorie buster. :) Ahhh..... TIme for bed. ~ Mae
- Sat May 01, 09:59:00 PM CDT
- Low Tide High Style said...
What a beautiful necklace! Thanks for the chance to win it!
Kat :)
- Sat May 01, 10:05:00 PM CDT
- Ashley Ann said...
Our favorite summer activity,our vacation! This year we are going to Pidgeon's Forge! We can't wait!!
Thanks for the great giveaway! :)
- Sat May 01, 10:06:00 PM CDT
- Low Tide High Style said...
Can you tell I'm a little tired from hosting prom dinner at my house tonight! I hit the send button and forgot to say that going barefoot, kayaking, and catching lightning bugs are my favorite summer activities!
Kat :)
- Sat May 01, 10:06:00 PM CDT
- Meredith said...
Definitely swimming, I love seeing my kids play in the water in cute swimsuits...always smiles and such happiness around the pool <3
- Sat May 01, 10:07:00 PM CDT
- Sharna Wilkerson said...
Aside from the beach, watermelon, and popsicles - just being able to wear flip flops!!!!!
- Sat May 01, 10:09:00 PM CDT
- Kathy's Red Door Welcome said...
I know it's a long shot, but what the heck, throw my name into the pot with all the other ladies eying that lovely necklace!
- Sat May 01, 10:31:00 PM CDT
- Kathy's Red Door Welcome said...
Oh yes, I forgot to say my favorite summer activity. I love spontaneously taking off for the beach (which is two hours away) and getting out of town where the temperatures can reach above 105 degrees.
- Sat May 01, 10:33:00 PM CDT
- Carmen said...
Pretty necklace. I love sitting on the beach listening to the waves and watching my kids play.
- Sat May 01, 10:41:00 PM CDT
- Lindsay said...
MY favorite summer activity is THE BEACH! We live 10 mins from Malibu so it's our home away from home. Thanks Kasey!
- Sat May 01, 10:58:00 PM CDT
- Kelsey said...
I love summer and that necklace! But my favorite thing about this summer coming up is having my baby girl due July 5th...other than that sipping iced tea, laying in the sun, preferably at the pool or beach is my favorite! Hope I win!!
- Sat May 01, 11:16:00 PM CDT
- Lisa said...
Great necklace! I love waking up to chirping birds and campfires with friends and family
- Sat May 01, 11:47:00 PM CDT
- Alli said...
Vacationing with family and friends...and napping on my porch swing :-}.
- Sat May 01, 11:57:00 PM CDT
- StephanieinSD said...
Favorite summer activity is having little dinners outside with friends enjoying the great weather of Southern California!
- Sun May 02, 12:11:00 AM CDT
- Jenn said...
Beautiful! I love love going camping at the beach! can't wait for late June.. =) Thanks for the visit today!
- Sun May 02, 12:40:00 AM CDT
- HMW said...
I love this necklace so much. I asked about it and no more exist. SO sad. I hope I win! Kasey, I really have to come see your shop sometime!
- Sun May 02, 01:06:00 AM CDT
- Widge said...
BBQ's, and coronas with favourite friends and just to be completely tacky a little sing star into the small hours of the night
- Sun May 02, 05:21:00 AM CDT
- Lorelei said...
I love Elizabeth's jewelry and this would be a real stunner to win!!
- Sun May 02, 05:53:00 AM CDT
- A Write Life said...
love the necklace.
- Sun May 02, 10:07:00 AM CDT
- Artzy Heart said...
I love blogging and doing mixed media in the summer. I had just barely learned to do both and BAMM! school started. It took me almost nine months to post a new blog since my last one I did on the first day of school. Those FIRST GRADERS--ya gotta love 'em...but I love my summer breaks, too.
- Sun May 02, 02:42:00 PM CDT
- The Bush League Cook said...
Hi--Just happened across your blog, and I love it! Have added to follow! I think I am too late for the giveaway, but I love to let my kids play in the sprinkler outside and eat popsicles!
- Mon May 03, 05:55:00 AM CDT
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- Mon May 03, 07:25:00 AM CDT
- Morning T said...
Love that necklace Kasey!
My favorite thing to do in the summer is sit out on the patio in the late evening (has to be late here due to the heat) with friends, talking and drinking wine while the kids run around in yard.
- Mon May 03, 12:11:00 PM CDT


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Plan for Contingencies
Plant in Sweet Spots
Narrow Spacing to Boost Yields
Search for the Ideal Hybrids
Take Stock of Tillage
Protect Your Baby Seedlings
Keep Your Corn Happy
Beat Weeds to the Punch
Defend Against Disease
Eliminate Unwelcomed Surprises
Plant Refuges for Diversification
Cut Compaction, Boost Yields
Cut Losses with Calcium
Don't Forget Sulfur Applications
Take Stock of Phosphorous
Get to the Root of Problems
Plan Ahead for Next Year
By: Darrell Smith, Farm Journal Conservation and Machinery Editor
The management you lavish on a crop during its pollination window is time well spent. "Besides planting, pollination is one of the most crucial parts of corn production," says Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie says. "If you don't get good pollination, everything else you do will be wasted."
Pollination management begins long before plants shoot tassels. Hybrid selection is the first step, followed by disciplined scouting from planting through pollination.
Widen the window. The easiest way to reduce pollination problems is to lengthen the period during which your crop pollinates. By doing so, you reduce the chance that all your hybrids will be caught by a week of bad weather. "A prolonged wet spell can be just as harmful as a week of hot, dry weather," Ferrie notes. "During lengthy wet periods, corn tassels might fail to open and drop their pollen."
Diversifying the pollination window also makes scouting easier. "You need to check each field at least once a week when the corn is pollinating," Ferrie says. "If you have 3,000 acres of corn all pollinating at the same time, getting through every field on schedule will be pretty difficult."
You can lengthen your pollination window by planting hybrids with different physiological maturity and different flowering dates. You need to know both, Ferrie says, because two hybrids of the same physiological maturity might have different flowering dates. Your seed salesperson can provide flowering date information.
Although flowering and physiological maturity dates are important, always put yield first. "Choose high-yielding genetics first, and then select other characteristics," Ferrie says. "Pick hybrids that fit your soil type, fertility situation, disease pressure and insect problems. Finally, make sure you have a range of flowering dates."
You can also lengthen the pollination window by staggering your planting date. That's easier to do in areas such as the High Plains of Texas, where spring rain, frost and heat are less likely than in areas such as the northern Corn Belt where rain and frost can stall planting, and in the Mississippi Delta where heat is an issue.
"Using both days to flowering and a staggered planting date is ideal," Ferrie says. "But if you have a short planting window, diversifying your flowering date might be your only option."
Resist the urge to plant all your corn as quickly as possible, unless you're forced to by weather. "Many farmers are equipped to plant their entire corn crop in about seven days, and that's good," Ferrie says. "But try to spread those seven days throughout the optimum planting period."
Have a strategy. Plan where and when you will plant each hybrid. "Plant early maturing hybrids first and later-maturing hybrids last," Ferrie recommends. "If you don't, all your corn will pollinate in the same window.
"Even if planting season gets hectic, take time to document changes to your plan," Ferrie adds. "You will need to know which hybrids are in each field to effectively scout."
Based on long-term weather averages, estimate when each hybrid will start to pollinate. "Clear your schedule, or make sure an employee or crop consultant is available, to scout your fields during pollination," Ferrie says.
Scout from the start. Early season growth determines when pollination occurs. "Early season scouting tells you where to scout for problems after pollination begins, so you can react in time to prevent yield loss," Ferrie says.
"Early on, look for clues about how the crop is going to pollinate within individual fields," Ferrie says. "If you have growth and development problems in certain areas, map them as zones to scout later, during pollination.
"For example, in cold, wet seasons, plants in low-lying areas might emerge slowly and fall behind the plants in other parts of the field," he explains.
"At this point, you haven't neces-sarily lost any yield, but it's as if the low areas had been planted later. You might get frost in low-lying ground or high, well-drained areas might be too dry. During pollination, these areas will require scouting for a longer period because the flowering date will be later than the rest of the field," Ferrie says.
You can also use remote sensing, such as aerial photos and Normalized Differentiation Vegetation Index (NDVI) maps, to identify later-maturing areas. "There are various tools, such as smartphones and handheld GPS devices, that let you map zones, so you can find your way back to them later or share the map with another scout," Ferrie says.
In your early scouting, look for uniformity within the field. "The more uniform the crop is during its first six growth stages, the easier it will be to scout all season long," Ferrie says.
"If a field is uniform early in the season, you can make a wide circle through the field in later scouting trips and have a pretty good sense of the entire field."
If you find maturity zones within a field, scout each zone until pollination finishes. "You might find a week's difference in maturity from one zone to another," Ferrie says.
The toughest early scouting situation is random and uneven plant growth within the row, which can be caused by poor planting conditions, poor planter operation, frost or insects.
"Areas in the field with uneven growth are at high-risk for pollination problems," Ferrie explains.
"When you find varying plant sizes that don't break down into identifiable maturity zones, you need to scout almost every day of the pollination window to make sure that all the plants get pollinated."
Midseason scouting. Don't sideline your scouting or aerial imagery efforts, even if fields look uniform early.
"Between the V6 or V7 stage and tasseling, hail and high wind can stress the plants," Ferrie says. "If you had rootworm feeding early, or an insecticide failed on a refuge, you might discover standability problems and goosenecking. These things can change a uniform field into a non-uniform field."
During midseason scouting, you might find compaction caused by tillage or by the wheels of a sprayer or pinch-row compaction from the wheels of a center-fill planter. "Compaction can change maturity and delay pollination, resulting in a non-uniform field," Ferrie says. "At this stage, you can't prevent yield loss from the compaction. But you don't want pollination problems on top of it."
Make a list of your easiest- and hardest-pollinating fields, and prioritize them accordingly for scouting during pollination.
Scout during pollination. With uneven maturity, insects might be present throughout pollination and attack every plant. "They include silk cutters, such as adult corn rootworm beetles and Japanese beetles, as well as aphids, which interfere with tasseling and pollen drop," Ferrie says. Most silk-clipping insects are pheromone feeders. When they find a corn plant they like, they give off a pheromone that draws more insects to the feeding site.
"If you have 30,000 plants per acre, all pollinating at once, with good weather conditions, and you have 30,000 rootworm beetles, that's only one beetle per plant," Ferrie says. "They won't be able to clip silks fast enough to create a pollination problem; the silks will outgrow the damage.
"But say you have 30,000 beetles per acre and 25,000 plants are pollinating this week. The insects probably still won't create a problem. But if the remaining 5,000 plants pollinate just 10 days later, and all 30,000 beetles migrate to them, those plants probably won't pollinate," Ferrie says.
If you find 10 plants without any insects, and then find one plant covered up by insects, that plant probably pollinated later.
Treatment decisions. As you decide whether treatment is necessary, consider your environment. Some judgment might be required.
"Under ideal environmental conditions, a crop can deal with a lot of aphids or rootworm pressure and still pollinate successfully," Ferrie says. "If silk clipping is occurring, see if you have at least ½" of silk for the pollen to catch on to. Check whether silks have already pollinated. Cut the husk off an ear and shake the ear. Any silks that pollinated in the last 24 to 48 hours will fall off. If all the silks fall off, the ear is already pollinated, so there's no need to spray."
Ideal pollination conditions give you more time to make decisions. "If you see insects the first day, come back on the second day or the end of the week and see how pollination is progressing," Ferrie says. "Silks grow ½" to 1" per day, so they might outgrow the pest.
"But if it's hot and dry, silks won't grow as fast; so if you see a problem, you need to react sooner."
If pollination conditions are less than ideal, it's wise to check with your aerial applicator
before pollination begins. "If it will take him two or three days to arrive that creates a dangerous situation," Ferrie says. "You need to know this before you go to the field, rather than finding it out after scouting."
Limited availability of applicators might force you to decide sooner about whether or not to treat, Ferrie says. If there are no aerial applicators available in your area, you might have to find an applicator with high-clearance ground equipment.
"With random uneven growth, you might find a situation in which the earlier plants in a field are starting to pollinate, but the later ones won't pollinate for 10 days and silk-clipping insects are present," Ferrie says.
"Under ideal pollination conditions, you might wait until about half the plants begin to pollinate, and then spray. But if the weather forecast is against you, or there are no applicators available and you see early signs of pollination problems, this might be a time to treat preventively."
Land-grant universities have different thresholds for treatment of silk clipping insects, so consult your local Extension adviser before treatment.
When you treat, follow all label restrictions, even though they can be a bit complicated. "For example, if you have two non-GMO hybrids in a field, and the field is not a refuge for other fields, you can treat only the hybrid that needs it," Ferrie says. "But if you have a GMO and a non-GMO in the field, and the non-GMO hybrid is a refuge, you must treat both hybrids."
The possibility of another dry season makes it even more important to scout your corn crop early and often. "In 2012, we could tell by the second week of July that some fields were not going to pollinate at all," says Farm Journal Field agronomist Ken Ferrie. "I wouldn't have thought that possible with today's genetics, but that's how bad the growing season was in some areas.
"By making that discovery early, growers who had over-sold corn had time to react and buy back their contracts," Ferrie continues. "Also, if you see a disaster looming, you can take photos to document that weather was the cause of poor pollination. The pictures will prove you did not fail to follow Best Management Practices by not applying an insecticide to prevent silk clipping.
"It's a good idea to notify your insurance agent as soon as you see a problem developing. That becomes especially important if a problem is localized, rather than affecting an entire county."
Block out time for pollination scouting. Summer is a busy time, and the press of other activities sometimes causes farmers to neglect crop scouting just when it's most important, during pollination. Scouting during pollination lets you monitor silk-clipping insects, whose impact might be determined by varying plant maturity within a field.


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Beyond the Cow Bell: 3 Tips for Cheering on your IRONMAN
When planned properly, the view from the sidelines can be worth a million bucks.
by Kara Deschenes
Think competing in an IRONMAN race is tough? Try being a spectator or supporter. Between scouting the perfect cheering spots and the laser-like focus it takes to catch a glimpse of your athlete, being an IRONMAN crew member is hard work. Make sure you're race-day ready with our top tips for cheering your IRONMAN to the finish line.
Familiar turf
While it's imperative for an athlete to become familiar with the course terrain before race day, it's equally crucial for the cheering squad. As a supporter, you won't be as interested in flat land versus hills, but more in identifying spectating areas for each leg of the course. Get a copy of the course map and make notes of potential sighting spots, as well as any short-cuts for getting from place to place. For insider tips on maneuvering between locations, consider talking to local residents who know the area or check to see if the race website has a separate spectator guide.
Split surprises
Ask any triathlete for an expected swim, bike or run split and chances are the time will have been meticulously calculated based on hours of experience. IRONMAN athletes set goals and work hard to hit their targets. But sometimes life happens and things go better than expected or a wrench gets thrown into the best-laid plans.
Prepare for the unexpected by carrying a list of your athlete's predicted split times. Invest a few minutes before race day to calculate sighting times based on where you are on the course. For full-distance courses, add 30 minutes onto each end of the calculation to find the window of opportunity. For half-distance races, add 15 minutes as a general guideline. Race day adrenaline can light a fire under your athlete's feet, while unexpected hazards (like a flat tire on the bike) might cause delay. Either way, be prepared by arriving early and staying late.
Give back
No matter where you are on the course, by the end of the day you'll most likely see your athlete for a total of only a few minutes throughout the day. That leaves hours of free time in a relatively restricted area since leaving and coming back usually aren't viable options. To occupy your time and get a first-hand view of the race, consider volunteering. This will allow you to cheer on more athletes and feel even more connected to the race. Just make sure to sign up for a time slot that's conducive with your spectating schedule. As a bonus, if cheering on the sidelines happens to spark your interest in racing, volunteers are awarded priority registration privileges for the following year's race.
Just like for athletes, preparation is key for a successful race-day experience. For more information on the IRONMAN Athlete Tracker, available volunteer opportunities, or to look for a spectator guide, visit the race specific website by clicking on the Races tab from the IRONMAN homepage.
Kara Deschenes is a health and fitness freelance writer living in Tampa, FL. For her latest musings in the endurance world, follow her @KaraDeschenes


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Said By ArtemisPantharWWJD, man.
Said By Hiten_MitsurugiChristianity can be considered weird in the sense that it is not like other religions. Other religions say you have to do something (good works, die in battle, etc.) while Christianity says the way to heaven is through what Jesus did, not what you did. There's also religions that believe in reincarnation. Even atheism is a religion. But it's not about religion when it comes to Jesus. Religion can be synonymous with ritual at times. Religion says you can get to heaven, nirvana, or whatever you believe in through works. By the way, if someone told your friend a lie that could do harm to him/her would you tell him/her the truth or let them be hurt. Christianity claims there is one true (multiple truths makes no sense). This is what I believe: If I were to tell you that Hinduism is the ultimate truth, then that would be like tell you the sky is green. I'd be either lying through my teeth or believing it myself but it is not the truth. I seen proof of this by seeing God move in my, and other's lives. To many coincidences to say otherwise.
Said By Hiten_MitsurugiThere is plenty of scientific proof for the stories in the bible actually happening. Like the great flood, the parting of the Reed (no I did not misspell it) Sea, plagues of Egypt, the Sun standing still, the existance and distruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the falling of the walls of Jericho, etc. I'll stop my argument here.
QuoteIt good sense (though it appears it's not common) to believe that what the bible teaches is wrong IS wrong. Because sin hurts (emotionally and physically).
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An Open Letter to Friends of NM Tech, Aug. 9, 2000
Dear Friends of New Mexico Tech,
New Mexico Tech will continue to be officially known as the "New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology."
After months of reviewing responses and opinions submitted by Tech alumni and other university constituents, the New Mexico Tech Board of Regents recently voted in a unanimous fashion to not proceed with plans to change the official name of the school.
The evidence garnered this year from public hearings, e-mail and other correspondence, and surveys taken of Tech alumni, as well as Tech faculty, students, and staff, clearly indicated that an overwhelming majority of these stake holders were vehemently opposed to changing the name of our university.
I must admit, at the start of the process, I had an open mind about the possible merits of modifying the name of our institution, in the hopes of furthering national recognition, attracting more students, and boosting enrollment in the face of increasing competition at both state and national levels.
But, after directly fielding the expressions of strong opposing views to changing the school's name, after carefully listening to hours of testimony, and after reading reams of letters concerning the proposed name change, I, too, came to fully support retaining our school's name and recommended to the Board of Regents that they opt to not change New Mexico Tech's name.
Therefore, I strongly support the formal action taken by the regents concerning the name change issue; and, I'd like to personally assure you that we will now concentrate our efforts on actively promoting and marketing New Mexico Tech, so that our school's name is more easily recognized among prospective students and employers throughout the state and nation.
You, as friends of New Mexico Tech, can assist us in advancing our mission by becoming "ambassadors" for Tech in your own communities. In fact, the Tech Admission Office currently is bolstering a student recruitment program in which Tech alumni and other friends of Tech serve as representatives of our university at college fairs, receptions, and organizational meetings held around the country.
As early as next year, New Mexico Tech will also embark on a capital campaign to acquire much-needed financial support for several important projects which will be initiated on campus. We'll also be needing your help in that respect, as well.
Thank you for taking time away from your busy schedule to express your concerns and opinions about the name change issue. As you can see, your university's governing board has indeed listened to prevailing sentiments and has acted accordingly.
Sincerely yours,
Dr. Daniel H. López
President of New Mexico Tech


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If you were involved in Icelandic high finance in the runup to the recession, you might want to start watching your back.
That's because the government has appointed a white-collar-crime bounty hunter who wants to haul your behind in (alive, to be sure).
LeMonde reporter Charlotte Chabas has a profile ofÓlafur Þór Hauksson, a former local police lieutenant, whom the Iceland government appointed to track down individuals likely to have helped sink the country's banking sector during the credit crunch.
Hauksson's job description, according to PressEurop's translation of the piece:
"On one hand, we have to investigate all suspicion of fraud and offences committed before 2009, on the other hand, we bring the lawsuits against the suspects to court ourselves," Hauksson explains. This is a 'totally new' method which allows the investigators to "follow the case" and the judicial system to "know the cases like the back of their hand". This is indispensable in order "to compete with the well-prepared defence attorneys".
Hauksson oversees a posse of 100 researchers to help track down outlaws. He's netted some major convictions since starting in 2009, including the former chief of staff of the country's finance minister on insider trading charges. Many others await their day in court, Chabas writes.
And he will track you down even if you've fled abroad.
"Searches continue and the team pursues its investigations abroad in the foreign subsidiaries of the Icelandic banks and includes questioning foreigners," Chabas writes. " 'We enjoy full international cooperation,' stresses Olafur Hauksson."


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Megadeth's Dave Mustaine Gives Sex Advice to Starving African Women: 'Put a Plug in It'
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine dropped more controversial quotes during a recent interview with LA Weekly. Having already gained attention from supporting Presidential candidate Rick Santorum, rebuking his support and speaking out against gay marriage, Mustaine now goes into his religious beliefs and how starving women in Africa shouldn't be having kids.
Mustaine explained a biblical prophecy to LA Weekly. "Even if you don't believe in God and you don't believe in faith, you've got to understand, when Israel became a country again, that was a prophecy in the Bible that came true, and the Bible was written so many hundreds of years ago," says Mustaine. Also, any of the stuff that it says in there about the end times — that stuff's really happening right now. Look what's happening over in the Middle East. It's crazy."
The Megadeth frontman also took some time to talk about his son Justis, but turned the conversation into a discussion about starving African women, stating that they should "put a plug in it" in regards to sex.
"There's so many houses without a dad that it's just terrible," says Mustaine. "I mean, you know how they used to say there should be a license to have a baby? Well, as far-fetched as that sounds, I really think that, if the parents aren't going to stick together, they shouldn't make that kind of commitment to life. I watch some of these shows from over in Africa, and you've got starving women with six kids. Well, how about, you know, put a plug in it? It's like, you shouldn't be having children if you can't feed them."
We want to know what you think of the recent, more outspoken Dave Mustaine. From politics, to gay marriage, to religion and African women. Should Mustaine continue to voice his opinions in public forums? Or should he be the one who "puts a plug in it?"