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Presentation to State Board of Higher Education February 2007
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2007 Board Presentation (PPS)
Land Grant Heritage
- Mission: OSU, a land grant institution, promotes economic, social, cultural, and environmental progress for people across Oregon, the nation, and the world through our graduates, research, scholarship, outreach, and engagement.
- Along with Cornell University, OSU is the only land, sea, space, and sun grant institution in the nation.
- OSU is Oregon's largest public research University, and Oregon's only university classified by the Carnegie Foundation as "Research university (Very High Research Activity)."
- Our graduates are the most important contribution we make to the future. We understand we must prepare them to compete with anybody, anywhere in the world.
- OSU's contributions to society include:
- Graduates who contribute to social progress and economic growth
- Service to the people of Oregon through our engagement and outreach efforts
- Contributions to the knowledge, practices, and processes that will help society solve important problems
Strategic Plan Vision
"To be one of America's Top 10 land grant universities."
- Provide outstanding academic programs that further strengthen our performance and preeminence in key thematic areas.
- Provide an excellent teaching and learning environment, and achieve student access, persistence, and timely success through graduation and beyond that matches the best land grant universities in the country.
- Substantially increase revenues from private fundraising, partnerships, research grants, and technology transfers while strengthening our ability to more effectively invest and allocate existing resources.
OSU Profile
Enrollment – Fall 2006
OSU – Main Campus
Headcount: 19,362
Headcount growth over past 10 years: 41%
Women | 47.5% | Full-Time | 83.5% |
Men | 52% | Undergraduate | 81.9% |
Ethnic Minorities | 14.5% | Graduate | 15.5% |
International | 4.6% | First Professional | 2.7% |
In State | 81.1% | ||
Fee Remission $ 11 million (10% of tuition) |
OSU – Cascades Campus
Headcount: 495
Headcount growth over past 5 years: 100%
Community College Programs
- Degree partnership programs with 16 of 17 Oregon community colleges
- Degree partnership programs profile, Fall 2006:
# of students 2,271
student credit hours 26,895 - Since program initiation in 1998, over 1,200 bachelor degree students have graduated from OSU
Collaborative Educational Programs with 4-Year Institutions
- Pharmacy (OHSU)
- Public Health (OHSU, PSU)
- Executive Business (PSU, UO)
- Agricultural Sciences and Forestry undergraduate programs in Eastern Oregon (EOU)
- Undergraduate programs at OSU – Cascades Campus (UO)
Extended Campus (Ecampus)
- Over 15 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate programs
- OSU P-12 Outreach and the emerging tribal college program
Expenditures from Grants and Contracts, 2005-2006 $194 million
Growth in Grants & Contracts over past 5 years 40%
Private Annual Fundraising, 2005-2006 $53.3 million
Endowment Assets, 2005-2006 $381 million
Economic Impact
- OSU is a $684 million enterprise with 9,509 jobs.
- OSU's economic footprint is $1.4 billion with 17,340 jobs.
- OSU's and related expenditures extend to every industrial sector in Oregon.
- OSU leverages its legislative appropriation four times in direct expenditures and more than nine times in total economic activity.
- OSU brings $328.4 million of new money into the state or 2.4 times its legislative appropriation.
- Oregon's economy depends on those outside funds to almost double within the Oregon economy and create a total of 7,591 jobs.
- OSU extends its economic impacts to every county in the state with a median impact of $718,000 per county per year.
Academic Areas of Distinction
- Environmental Sciences
- Forestry
- Healthy Living and Disease Prevention
- Oceanic and Earth Sciences
- Sustainability and Water Resources
Emerging Areas
- Health Sciences
- Materials Science
- Mixed-Signal Integration Systems
- Nanoscience and Microtechnology
- Renewable Energy
- Sustainable Rural Communities
OSU Extension Service
- Offers off-campus programs in Agriculture, Forestry, Family and Community Development, Marine Issues, and 4-H Youth Development
- Programs offered in all 36 Oregon counties
- About 200 faculty FTE, more than two-thirds located off-campus and attached to academic units
- Over 23,000 Extension volunteers contribute nearly 1.5 million hours annually
- Almost 900,000 Oregonians use OSU Extension Service each year
- Between 1994 and 2006, the number of youth participating in 4-H increased from 42,000 to 107,000
- OSU and the Assn of Oregon Counties co-sponsor the new 'County College,' a leadership program that has trained 32 county commissioners and judges from 24 counties in the past two years
Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station
- Statewide research network of OSU scientists working on the Corvallis campus and 15 branch stations throughout the state
- The value added of agricultural research to Oregon's economy is about $125 million annually
Selected Branch Stations
- Newport and Astoria – production and use of food products from the ocean and estuaries
- Portland – food processing and packaging technology, food product development and marketing
- Klamath Falls – potatoes, forage and cereal production
- Central Point (Medford) – tree fruits, vegetable and seed crop production
- Union and Burns – rangeland ecology, livestock management
Forest Research Laboratory (SWPS)
- Aids in economic development of the state through enabling fullest utilization of forest resources (28 million acres)
- Research includes: optimizing forest yields, innovations in forest products, sustainable economic returns, enhanced recreational opportunities, and responsible stewardship of Oregon's forest, air, water, and wildlife resources
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
- Long-standing resource for Oregon veterinarians, livestock producers, and horse and camelid owners, and an important connection to the State's public health delivery system
- Nationally accredited and certified to test for a wide range of animal and human pathogens, including West Nile virus, avian influenza, and non-human rabies
Hatfield Marine Science Center (Newport)
- Provides research and educational programs in aquatic and marine sciences
- Brings over $19 million through partnerships with 7 federal and state agencies
- Hosts 150,000 visitors annually, including 12,000 K-12 students
- Partners with Oregon Coast Community College and the Oregon Coast Aquarium
Goal 1: Academic excellence
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The Future
Goal 1: Key Initiatives, 2004 – 2007
- Established as a major partner in the multi-institutional signature program in nanoscience and microtechnologies, ONAMI (2003 – 04)
- Invested $2 million annually for up to 5 years in six interdisciplinary initiatives that leverage existing strength and potential to advance science and external funding (2004 – 05)
- Computation and genome biology
- Ecosystem informatics
- Healthy aging
- Subsurface biosphere
- Sustainable rural communities
- Water and watersheds
- Received Sun Grant designation (2004 – 05) and federal funding (2005 – 06)
- OSU Extension Service started initiative to reinvent Extension services for urban needs and issues (2005 – 06)
- Two significant new buildings opened: the Kelley Engineering Building to support electrical engineering and computer science programs, and the Small Animal Clinic in Veterinary Medicine to support the 4-year curriculum and provide clinic services for small animals (2005-06)
- Partner in multi-institutional effort to develop signature programs in infectious diseases/drug discovery and renewable energy (2006 – 07)
Goal 2: Quality of the student experience and student success
Peers University of Arizona University of California, Davis Cornell University University of Illinois Michigan State University |
Ohio State University Pennsylvania State University Purdue University Texas A&M University University of Wisconsin |
Goal 2: Key Initiatives, 2004 – 2007
- Established Academic Success Center (2003 – 04)
- Enhance student learning and retention, including Transitional Learning Communities, programs for at-risk students, and peer mentoring
- Established Center for Teaching and Learning (2004 – 05)
- Provide resources for faculty development, assessment, and technology use
- Targeted increase in University Honors College by 5% per year (2004 – 05)
- Entering students GPA / SAT
Honors College 3.97 / 1334
OSU 3.46 / 1079 - 6-Year Graduation Rate
Honors College 90%
- Entering students GPA / SAT
- Rebased budgets of academic units, redirecting $7.5 million over 5 years in recurring funds to core teaching colleges (2005-06)
- Started a multi-year plan to renovate university classrooms (2005 – 06)
- Assess Baccalaureate Core courses and enhance 1st year experience for improving student engagement and success (2006 – 07)
Goal 3: Growing our resource base
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Ohio State University Pennsylvania State University Purdue University Texas A&M University University of Wisconsin |
Goal 3: Key Initiatives, 2004 – 2007
- Appointed new leadership in the OSU Foundation, University Advancement, Office of Research, and the Alumni Association ( 2004 – 05)
- Established priorities based on the Strategic Plan for the university-wide capital campaign (2004 – 05)
- Successfully renegotiated F&A rate with federal government, from 41.5% to 46.2% for organized sponsored research, and from 29.1% to 33.8% for other sponsored activities (2005 – 06)
- Rebased budgets of academic units (2005 - 06)
- Implementing an incremental budget distribution model (2006 – 07)
Over-Arching Initiative: Enhancing Community and Diversity
- Implemented professional faculty professional development fund (2003 – 04)
- Created the Office of Community and Diversity, and hired new leadership (2004 – 05)
- Conducted campus climate survey (2004 – 05)
- Started a new Faculty Diversity Initiative to hire senior faculty to serve as role models and mentors (2004 – 05)
- Provided education and training to administrators and faculty on sexual harassment, consensual relationships, and discrimination complaint procedures (2005 – 06)
- Completed University, college, and support unit diversity action plans (2006 – 07)
- Hiring Director of Women's Advancement and Gender Equity (2006 – 07)
Going Forward – Challenges
- Keeping focus on quality and excellence in an uncertain fiscal environment
- Providing infrastructure for excellence (deferred maintenance)
- Enhancing faculty capacity in targeted areas
- Maintaining statewide public services (SWPS) research and outreach programs in the face of federal budget challenges
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Lice at camp
0Jun 16, '06 by MrsWampthangJust have a question. I had to go get my son from the very expensive camp he went to a day and a half early because the found lice in his hair. Supposedly they kept him up until three in the morning the night before washing his hair three times with Rid. Their reason for sending him home was that two other boys in the cabin came up with the lice which they also treated, but they didn't send these boys home because they didn't have as bad a case. As camp nurses, what is your policy on finding lice on kids?
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0Jun 16, '06 by nightingaleHopefully, it is so infrequent, that it is handled on a case by case basis.
0Jun 16, '06 by nambour51Did your son have nits as well as the lice. Perhpas the other boys only had lice without evidence of the nits. Whatever the case lice can be very difficult to get rid of. Check your son's hair every day for the next fortnight (or for a fortnight after the last live louse was seen). A problem could be that you do not know where he got the lice from so there is the chance of reinfection. Don't stress about it though. Head lice are a universal problem and are becoming increasingly resistant to treatment. You just need to be vigilent.
1Jun 16, '06 by SouthernLPN2RNQuote from Traumamama59I'm not a camp nurse, but I think 3 applications of RID are way too much. Boys in this area who get lice usually get their heads shaved.Just have a question. I had to go get my son from the very expensive camp he went to a day and a half early because the found lice in his hair. Supposedly they kept him up until three in the morning the night before washing his hair three times with Rid. Their reason for sending him home was that two other boys in the cabin came up with the lice which they also treated, but they didn't send these boys home because they didn't have as bad a case. As camp nurses, what is your policy on finding lice on kids?
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0Jun 16, '06 by fotografehere's a non-toxic method using cetaphil
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0Jun 16, '06 by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN AdminKids stayed in camp as already exposed to bunk mates. Only 1 1/2days in camp, no way others came down with head lice that fast from your child.
I'd administer Kwell/Rid per pediatrician order (Peds Dr owned camp ) in the evening, NEVER would I keep kids up till 3AM. Only one treatment usually need; three in one night excessive; however wonder if it wasn't just rinsing out again. Plastic cap overnight, and comb out in AM daily till clean head.....OR with parents permission, buzz cut done. Camp counselors did cabin cleaning.
Long girls hair might get reapplication 1-x times over 2 week period.
WORST problem was at grade school:mother with FOUR children with head lice, got called every name in the book as hairdresser insisted just bad dander. Insisted on doctors note and clearance with principal baking me up. Boy did this Mom eat crow next day apologizing. Took 1 week till all cleared to return to school. Lots of education provided to Mom and support its not due to poor housekeeping but comb/brush sharing along with lying in bed watching TV together. -
0Jul 21, '06 by marybethmWe just had this problem at my camp. We found three girls with lice on incoming camper day. One girl was not too bad, but the other two were sisters and were absolutely loaded. All three girls said their moms had treated them and thought they were clear. I was willing to treat the first one, but then when the other two came up, I knew it was too much. Perhaps they felt the same way at your camp. I simply did not have the time that is needed to do a thorough job. We called the parents and they begged us to take care of it. Fortunately the directors were able to find someone who could spend the SEVEN hours it took to treat all three of them. I don't know what they paid her, but I hope it was a lot. We rechecked all three of them after 7 days and again 3 days later and all were clear. Thank God. They were nice girls who would have had to go home.
0Jul 29, '06 by ZASHAGALKASo, I got to camp last sat. . .
I had read this thread and KNEW it was gonna jinx me. . .
One of the first kids through hands me a bottle of scalp medicine and says, "I just had lice three days ago and this medicine is for my head."
Oh great.
Find the counselor: her bed is already made out and in the cabin mix. This is a 9 yr old.
Call mom with the intent to say: "YOU SENT THIS CHILD TO CAMP?!"
Now, the rest of the story:
Girl had lice a MONTH ago, checked twice by pediatrician since then and 'daily' by mom. Girl is 'freaked' about it. The scalp medicine was ordered because the several treatments left the girl a little red on the scalp and much traumatized by the thought.
Mom says, "The doc said the medicine is probably un-necessary at this point, but it convinces the girl she is 'treating' her hair to keep it from coming back."
For a second there, I just KNEW you guys had jinxed me.
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0Aug 3, '06 by FaeriewandKeeping a child up until 3am and treating him 3x for lice is abusive and disrespectful to that child. Sounds like the lice treatment probably didn't kill the lice the first time because the lice were resistant to it. In that case another application of a different product is proper, but not the same stuff over and over.
I would have given those camp counselors a piece of my mind!
I am a former hairdresser and former pre-school teacher so I know all about lice LOL Any hairdresser should know the difference between lice and dandruff! Heck, anyone with good eyes can see what a bug looks like! They can be white, grey or brown. They can match the color of your child's hair exactly.
The most important thing to remember is that it is not a crime to get lice, it's just a crime to not get rid of it -
1Aug 4, '06 by LoriAlabamaRNI remember getting headlice in school and being humiliated. I will never forget it, I was in second grade and my teacher took me to the front of the room and made me apologize to the class for causing them to all be checked for lice. I cried for days. Please remember to be compassionate and protect the privacy of these poor kids! Noone should be treated the way I was.DawnJ likes this.


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On Interstate 65, south of 15th Avenue on the east side of Gary, there is a big wetland being filled in. Does anyone know if this is legal or illegal, or if these people should be doing what they're doing? There's tons of stuff getting dumped in there. Can't this stuff get recycled?
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PATIALA: Under attack for spending huge amount on the ongoing Kabaddi World Cup, Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal retaliated on Sunday by saying that his government was trying to promote Punjabi sport and not spending on narcotics.
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The call for the blaze came in around 8 p.m. Friday. The fire originated in a small shed and quickly spread to a larger building and then eventually to the storefront of JP Enterprises Auto Auction and Sales. The fire destroyed multiple cars and personal possessions, the son-in-law of the business owner said.
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Larson said that firefighters will probably continue to hose down the rubble into Sunday to eliminate any flames that might be under the surface.
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My baby suddenly hates her favorite foods. Help!
Until recently my 10-month-old loved all baby foods. But suddenly she refuses to eat anything except crackers, bread, and cereal. How can I get her to eat other foods again?
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My baby girl is also doing the same thing. She's almost 11 months old and absolutely loved bananas and now just squishes it between in fingers. I think I just over killed it and she was interested in other flavors. You could try new or new mixture of foods for a couple weeks and then try to reintroduce it again.posted 06/27/2013 by ashleyworthey
You baby will be going through phase where he/she is bored and maybe wants to feed themselves. Try making some fingerfoods full of exciting new flavours that way your baby will keep them selves amused and also getting great taste. Theres some great finger food recipes at www.babyfoodrecipes.bizposted 05/22/2013 by chello3770
I am so glad to hear other 10 month old are picky eaters... Lately my 10 month old will spit his baby food out... So I have been giving him more puffed wheat cheese finger foods apple slices or banana slices. If he can eat it himself it seems to do the trick. I've been conserned because. He still takes a lot of formula. I guess as long as he's eating right?posted 05/06/2013 by reoberholtzer
I am so glad to hear other 10 month old are picky eaters... Lately my 10 month old will spit his baby food out... So I have been giving him more puffed wheat cheese finger foods apple slices or banana slices. If he can eat it himself it seems to do the trick. I've been conserned because. He still takes a lot of formula. I guess as long as he's eating right?posted 05/06/2013 by reoberholtzer
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I'm at a loss! My 10-month old will now only eat finger foods and Earths Best baby foods... I've made my own food for her from fresh ingredients her whole life, and now suddenly she doesn't like my mangos or melon or sweet potatoes or butternut squash. She'll eat the jarred version, but not the fresh. What gives??posted 12/19/2008 by BurnerGirl
I'm so glad other Mom's are going through this. My son is 10mo & will only eat pancakes bananas, yogurt & crunchy so cheerios, puffs etc. he used to love his fruits & veggies and now even refuses avocado, sweet potatoes & green beans which were his absolute fav's. The only thing he will eat without self feeding is yogurt. It has been difficult with him not eating dinner cuz now he is waking up earlier VERY HUNGRY & gulps his bottle. It seems best if we are eating & then give him some from our plate. Thanks for the other posts any advice is helpful.posted 03/14/2008 by nickalette13
Hi Tina - Have hope! As I think most of these Mommy's (and Daddy's!) find out eventually, once their child figures out what works, they are okay. It can be a mixture of teething, getting sick of all the mushy/no flavor food, developing preferences for certain tastes, etc..... Once my Jenny started realizing that she was thirsty, she started drinking. Not as much as I would like sometimes, but it was a start. I also cut down on how much fruit I gave her to kind of "force" her to drink. It probably works the same for foods. Jennifer just decided she didn't want mushy foods - and still won't let me feed her ANYTHING. She HAS to do it herself or it won't go in the mouth. So, while it is difficult to imagine right now that things will get better............. They will! Best wishes.posted 09/13/2006 by clancy0
Ellen- *** you may not know this, but it is important. It is best not to feed your baby eggs until they are 2 years old. A good guideline to go by is: Milk at 1 year Eggs at 2 years Peanut Butter at 3 years Of course you may try a little earlier, but these foods are well known allergy potentials! The earlier you start introducing foods to a child, the more likely she could develop an allergy to a food. It is best to be safe and to wait! just an fyi from another mother in case you didn't know,posted 02/03/2005 by crissy7399
I am not an expert, however from what I have researched myself, all of you most likely do not have a problem with your child. They have growth spurts and strike spurts. I would advise that as long as they are getting plenty of liquids (formula, breast milk) and having wet diapers, there is no need to worry. However, I would be hesitant on letting your child eat/drink a lot of the other. The best nutrition is provided in breast milk first, and then formula. If they fill up on, lets say, juice, or bread, etc. they aren't going to get the nutrition they really need. My 9 month old is doing the exact same thing, (besides waking up 8-10 times a night) and it is frustrating as you know what. But I have decided to just give him a few finger foods of variety, including his crackers that he loves, with some fomula near by, and he will usually eat a little bit. I believe the biggest factor is the teething of the top teeth. Those bitter bisquits are a great teether! Also, in regards to some of the other foods I read mentioned, for example cheese and pork chops and french fries. I would be wary feeding those until they are closer to 1 year old. Just for the fact that a baby's digestive system is really still developing, and foods of those nature can be hard to digest. Moreover, I would not even attempt to let your child try frenchfries until they are 5 (did that with my first son- he never even knew what they were- but I never ate them myself so that helped!) but I know realistically they'll try it out before, but wait as long as possible, because there is no nutrition in french fries! Great to see I'm not alone in the feeding strike! mother of twoposted 02/03/2005 by crissy7399
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ANN ARBOR, Mich.Azure Dynamics calls its gas/electric hybrid commercial truck "part of the solution" to reduce our country's fuel use. Most of the proposed fuel-economy policies center on cars, which makes sense because there are over 250 million of them on the road, and roughly 45 percent of our petroleum consumption is for personal transportation (Some 13 million barrels of oil per day). Cars make up a huge slice of the oil-use pie. But any successful strategy to reduce our fuel use has to target all areas of use. Commercial trucks may not exists in numbers close to those of cars (about 10 million), but they're driven constantly, crossing more miles, and consuming about 4 million barrels of oil each day. With that in mind, we took a spin in a truck that could be another useful way to save fuelthe Azure Dynamics hybrid delivery truck.
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Azure Dynamics starts with Ford's E450 truck chassis and 5.4-liter V8 engine. According to Jim Mancuso, Azure's engineering director, "We had to partner with an existing manufacturer because we needed an engine and chassis that've already been EPA-certified. In reality, we don't need such a large engine, but if we had to test and certify a small diesel, for example, the cost would simply be too high."Azure's hybrid system is still an expensive upgrade. The Ford chassis and powertrainon which customers can mount bus bodies or FedEx-type delivery trucksruns roughly $20,000. Azure's parallel hybrid system will add another $30,000 to the price tag.
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To maintain power steering when the engine is off, the truck includes an auxiliary electric pump. A delivery truck may experience 80 engine starts and stops during a typical day, a duty cycle that the typical starter, solenoid and ring gear were never designed for. So there's a belt-driven starter/alternator on the front of the engine to compensate.
Mancuso says that typical commercial vehicles get somewhere in the 6 to 7 mile-per-gallon range. The hybrid system bumps that up to between 8 and 10 mpg. He also pointed out that the system dramatically increases the life of components such as the starter (the conventional starter is only used for cold starts) and, of course, the brakes. Plus the system adds redundancy to the drivetrainif the gas motor fails the driver can still travel a few miles on electric power.
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Our test vehicle had a boxlike aluminum body that's typical of the delivery trucks we see in our cities every day. It cost about $70,000 ($50,000 for the chassis and hybrid system plus another $20,000 for the body) and weighs 9300 pounds, including the 1400-pound hybrid system.We drove the truck in and around Ann Arbor, Mich., and speeds rarely went above 40 mph. Unlike many hyrbid cars, there's no gauge inside that illustrates how the energy flows. There's only a simple rocker switch on the dash, which turns the hybrid system on or off, and an indicator light.
The system quickly turned off the engine whenever we came to stopand kept it off as long as we didn't press too hard on the accelerator. In most of the tight, stop-and-go driving, the system only ran the engine when it needed to keep the motor warm, or if the battery back got low.
The Azure Dynamics truck aggressively engages the brake energy regeneration system. Simply touching the brake pedal brought on a heavy dose of "whoa" as the system attempted to extract as much of the kinetic energy as possible. "We get about 40 percent of our mpg improvement from braking regeneration," said Mancuso, "Another 40 percent comes from simply having the gas engine run less, and we get about 20 percent savings from the electric power steering."
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#TwitMock Rounds 9 & 10 – Fantasy Football Experts Draft
Aug 17
We're getting closer to the late rounds now, which is sure to be interesting as we see more rookies and darkhorses come off the board. Fantasy Football Experts Drafts are always interesting, and this has been no different. When do backup QBs begin to get drafted? And with no flex option in this league, but three starting wide receivers, will we see a fall-off on running backs at this point?
Follow along here and on Twitter as Fantasy writers make picks.
We'll also be tweeting analysis about each of our picks, and the analysis will be posted here for readers to follow along with.
Here are the picks and write-ups from:
This draft began on Monday, Aug. 13, with the hashtag #TwitMock.
- @FantasyTaz – Jim Day of FantasyTaz.com
- @AllInKid — Jake Ciely of RotoExperts.com
- @DavidGonos – David Gonos of DavidGonos.com
- @LateRoundQB – J.J. Zachariason of LateRoundQB.com
- @365FS — Jason Garcia of 365FantasySports.com
- @_TCCannon — TC Cannon of FantasySharks.com
- @MyFantasyLeague — Geoff Stein of MyFantasyLeague.com
- @FantasyTrade411 – Nick Radacanu of FantasyTrade411.com
- @EricMackFantasy – Eric Mack of SportsIllustrated.com
- @PaulGreco – Paul Greco of FantasyPros911.com
- @FootballDiehard – Bob Harris of FootballDiehards.com
- @MattKDeLima — Matt De Lima of FFToolbox.com
The #TwitMock Fantasy Football draft is a NON-PPR league that scores four points for passing TDs, and starts 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 1 K and 1 DST. There is no flex position for this league.
2012 Fantasy Football Mock Draft
9.01 Anquan Boldin, WR, Baltimore Ravens
Eric Mack of SportsIllustrated.com
9.02 Randy Moss, WR, San Francisco 49ers
Jason Garcia of 365FantasySports.com
9.03 LeGarrette Blount, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jim Day of FantasyTaz.com
9.04 Robert Griffin III, QB, Washington Redskins
Geoff Stein of MyFantasyLeague.com
9.05 Greg Little, WR, Cleveland Browns
David Gonos of DavidGonos.com
9.06 Jay Cutler, QB, Chicago Bears
J.J. Zachariason of LateRoundQB.com
9.07 Shane Vereen, RB, New England Patriots
Nick Raducanu of FantasyTrade411.com
9.08 Jason Witten, TE, Dallas Cowboys
TC Cannon of FantasySharks.com
9.09 Owen Daniels, TE, Houston Texans
Bob Harris of FootballDiehards.com
9.10 Jermaine Gresham, TE, Cincinnati Bengals
Matt De Lima of FFToolbox.com
9.11 Mike Williams, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jake Ciely of RotoExperts.com
9.12 Ben Tate, RB, Houston Texans
Paul Greco of FantasyPros911.com
10.01 Michael Bush, RB, Chicago Bears
Paul Greco of FantasyPros911.com
10.02 Cedric Benson, RB, Green Bay Packers
Jake Ciely of RotoExperts.com
10.03 Jacob Tamme, TE, Denver Broncos
Matt De Lima of FFToolbox.com
10.04 Mikel Leshoure, RB, Detroit Lions
Bob Harris of FootballDiehards.com
10.05 Danny Amendola, WR, St. Louis Rams
TC Cannon of FantasySharks.com
10.06 Evan Royster, RB, Washington Redksins
Nick Raducanu of FantasyTrade411.com
10.07 Kendall Wright, WR, Tennessee Titans
J.J. Zachariason of LateRoundQB.com
10.08 Brent Celek, TE, Philadelphia Eagles
David Gonos of DavidGonos.com
10.09 Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Atlanta Falcons
Geoff Stein of MyFantasyLeague.com
10.10 Austin Collie, WR, Indianapolis Colts
Jim Day of FantasyTaz.com
10.11 Santonio Holmes, WR, N.Y. Jets
Jason Garcia of 365FantasySports.com
10.12 Sidney Rice, WR, Seattle Seahawks
Eric Mack of SportsIllustrated.com
Here are the picks and write-ups from:
Future rounds will be posted over the course of the next few days. Stay tuned!


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I make this recipe often for picnics. It's a great version of a classic recipe. I do tend to add more bacon and vinegar than called for ... and I cut the potatoes before I cook them because I find that easier. But, even just as written, it's a great recipe!
I honestly can't believe I am offering my dinner guests this what is called Warm German Potato Salad. I am red faced. I have never had a German Potatoe salad that was dry. In other words a pile of potatoes and bacon with no taste and a God-awful looking mess. I followed the recipe exact and bought Yukon Gold potatoes at $1.00 per pound wanting the finest ingredients. Save yourself and SKIP this recipe!!!
I couldn't find my usual German potato salad recipe, but this came really close. I followed everything exactly, but omitted the beef broth. It would have been too soupy, I think. And of course, you need to add salt to taste. That makes all the difference in the world. My family loves this. I lived in Germany for a time also. I never had it warm either, but who cares-warm just mean you get to eat it faster! :)
I lived in Germany for 10 years and had food from all parts of the country and the first time I had hot or warm German potato salad was in the US. I don't know where this salad comes from but it's not German
Very good for what i was looking for...some changes: -used brown sugar instead of white -more salt -more vinegar.
Just returned from vacationing with German Friends. They do not eat their Potato Salad warm or room temp (at least in the wine country region of Germany). The potato salad there was more like the American Amish potato salad.
this recipe has a hint of what real german potato salad is...its good for starters but it doesn't beat the tradional variety.


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My new column in Viz!
Posted By Martin Lewis On November 27, 2012 @ 12:09 pm In Uncategorized | Comments Disabled
Many may be surprised that I've written a column for Viz. Well, you're not as surprised as I am. I only discovered it after having read a couple of messages about it from fellow journos.
So I duly went out to the shop and shelled out my hard-earned money for the Christmas special, to see what it was all about.
And here is the "Martin Lewis" column, from page 13. (I'll forgive the breach of trade mark, just this once.) I thought you might get a laugh out of it.
What's quite interesting is someone at Viz is obviously a MoneySaver. Whoever wrote it (yes – shock horror – it wasn't really me) actually has a pretty decent grasp on personal finance issues.
In next month's edition, I shall be writing a joint piece with Finbarr Saunders on how to increase the size of your endowment.
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Meet Brynn Watkins, the Third Users' Choice Winner of the International Best-Dressed Challenge
The International Best-Dressed Challenge has reached a fever pitch as thousands of stylish people far and wide continue to submit their photos for a chance to win a spot on the prestigious International Best-Dressed List, an index of fashion's finest, published by Vanity Fair. Each month leading up to the Challenge's conclusion in June, a Users' Choice winner is revealed. Previous honorees include stylist Nini Nguyen from Dallas and Atlanta native Tracie Howard.
We are pleased to announce that this month's winner is Brynn Watkins, a New York–based fashion and style blogger with a passion for all things visual and vibrant. Her entries revealed an uncanny ability to mix classic looks with a touch of whimsy.
Watkins is an up-and-coming fashion writer who has contributed to LOLO Magazine, Lucky, and Life + Charity Magazine, all while maintaining her own Web site, Being/Elliot. Watkins lists Diane Kruger as the one International Best-Dressed List member she most admires. "Her style is crisp and engaging," says Watkins. "She is a constant reminder that a lady can still look chic while going about daily tasks." When it comes to enduring style icons, Watkins says her mother and grandmothers have influenced her the most. "Powerful women in my life made it easy for my style to evolve."
Users' Choice winners are determined by the number of "likes" on a contestant's entry, along with his or her personal style, as recognized by Vanity Fair's panel of judges. The Best-Dressed jury includes Reinaldo Herrera, V.F. special correspondent Amy Fine Collins, and V.F. deputy editor Aimée Bell. You can see their weekly Editors' Picks here.
As the May Users' Choice winner, Watkins will receive $2,500 in prizes, including a $1,000 Neiman Marcus gift certificate, a selection of Clinique products ($300 retail value), and a Giorgio Armani bag ($1,200 retail value).
VF Daily chatted with Watkins about her style evolution, spring trends, and the one item of clothing she can't live without. Highlights from our conversation below.
VF Daily: How has your style evolved over the years?
Brynn Watkins: I've gone from following trends to establishing them. This is simply a matter of being bold enough to embrace your own style. I believe in mixing high-end and practical items, always with an eye toward a classy, polished look. I love to inspire people to be bold and embrace their own style via my blog.
Who are your favorite designers?
3. Phillip Lim. His style of minimalism and elegant line is easy to fall in love with. Tom Ford, for his use of the color red as a focal point. Oscar de la Renta, for bringing my every editorial fashion fantasy to life!
What spring trend are you most excited about?
I'm excited about the black-and-white trend I saw on the runways at New York Fashion Week this season. In particular, I like the fact that white has come to the forefront of fashion. I like the sophistication of white. A crisp white button-up shirt can create a simple yet dazzling look.
What's the one trend you'd like to revive?
Many of the trends I love are already coming back. For example, I adore the 1960s' bold prints. I like how they convey confidence and grab attention. I would love to be able to harness that strength in the modern work world today.
Name one item in your closet you can't live without.
A structured coat. A structured coat can take any outfit from shabby to chic. This functional item is a must-have. It can create a polished, professional look that ties all the other elements together.
You can submit your own photos via Twitter, Instagram, and Trendabl using #VFbestdressed for a chance to win next month's top prize, or go to VF.com/bestdressed.
Final entries are due by June 30, 2013.


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I just found out that Bextra is also being put on the list of meds they are concerned with causing strokes and heart attacks. I am currently on this medication. I am very worried, and wondered of a safer alternitive. |
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Have you discussed your concerns with your doctor? The latest report I've seen suggests that Celebrex is safer than Vioxx, but I'm not sure where Bextra falls into the comparisons. It may be too early to know one way or the other on these Cox2 inhibitors; in the meantime I'm staying with my Celebrex until my doctor suggests otherwise, but paying attention to any new study results too. |
Here is a link that might be useful: CNN health report last week
Oops, may be time to make that phone call to our doctors. CNN this morning is making Celebrex sound like not such a good deal either.... |
Here is a link that might be useful: Increased risk but also at high doses
I've been thinking of getting off of Bextra. By 9pm I am so tired, can't even stay up until 10 to watch my 9:00 shows. I want my Vioxx back! |
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I bet I know what your kids want for Christmas next year.
Oh, boy — if this isn't the last thing you want to think about right now.
You want to get this Christmas paid for or at least get the tree down and put a dent in the candy cane supply before you start thinking about next Christmas – I understand. But this is something we really need to talk about right now, because if this gift is going to be under the tree, you only have a couple of months to work on it.
So what would your kids rather have than any new toy?
Well, let me ask you this: Do you have a sibling or maybe two or three? With the possible exception of little brothers answering this question in reference to their big sisters and vice versa — is there any toy out there that is so great that you would trade one of your brothers or sisters for it? Why, I've even heard of kids asking Santa to put a little brother or sister under the tree.
So, yes, I am suggesting that you might want to give your kid or kids a sibling next Christmas.
Right now while we are still celebrating the great gift of the baby Jesus is a great time to think about what a wonderful gift a child is to a family.
Think about the love you share with your own brothers and sister and consider what a life long gift you are giving your own kids when you have another child. Consider what you are giving your grandchildren when you do this: You are giving them cousins and cousins make great playmates and lifelong friends. And consider what you are giving to God – another eternal soul to praise Him forever.
Quite providentially, just as I started writing this, I received an email from one of my friends that said very poignantly what I am trying to say to you:
Dear Family and Friends,
As 2010 rapidly approaches us we reflect back on what a wonderful year 2009 was. It had it's ups and downs but the ups certainly outweighed the downs! We know that throughout all that happens in our lives we are continually blessed with amazing family and friends. God continues to take care of us and we are always thankful for the blessings He bestows upon us.
We will ring in the new year with the same outlook on life… looking at all we have with thanksgiving and appreciation. We already know that 2010 will be an incredible year as we are expecting our 10th child! We know that God has wonderful things in store for us in the upcoming year and the birth of another precious child will just make everything we experience that much more amazing.
We hope that your new year will be just as incredible as ours surely will be! Even when life is hard, even when life seems to be insurmountable we can always look at the children God has blessed us with and know that there is hope in the world. I know that us announcing that we are expecting another child comes as no surprise anymore but we wanted to share our news with you as we are excited, our children are overjoyed and we know that this baby will be such a wonderful blessing to our family as all of our children have been. I know that some wonder why we continue to have more children when we have so many but those of you who have spent time with our children surely can understand! They are such amazing reminders of God's love.
We pray that your new year is full of surprises and wonderful blessings from God. We hope that He blesses your family as richly as He continues to bless ours. We ask for your continued prayers for our family and hope you know that you are always in ours. We look forward to sharing our family with you in the new year!
With love,
Mike and Michelle
Kaylie, Garrett, Savannah, Emma, Isabella, Anna, Benjamin, Caroline and Madison
And so I am asking you, could your family perhaps open generously to share the gift of life the way my friend Michelle's family has?
A lot of times in this space we publish criticisms of the world's agenda of hypersexuality and assaults on the dignity of life. We are proudly and loudly pro-life. Politics and bumper stickers and marching and keeping vigil all matter in the struggle to build a civilization of life. But in the end, nothing says pro-life like new life — like a baby.
So ask your kids — I'll bet a baby is what they want.


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Are there different types of Crassula Ovata (Jade Plant)? Reason being is some of my jades are very light green with very bright red edges and the leaves go upward and some of my other jades are very dark green and their leaves go downward and some of my jades are very dark green with red undersides of the leaves and dark redish stems. I will post some pictures below but it would be great to get specific ID's on these for my reference and knowledge. These are just 4 jades I thought would be a good comparison. If you'd like better pictures of pictures of other jades for better pictures let me know. I am just wondering if the lighter ones are crassula ovata hummels sunset jades and the dark ones are just crassula ovata jades or if they are something different. Thanks :)!
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The red on the leaf edges is normally a sign of good lighting, which is ideal. You want to have the nice green with red edges, but if the whole leaf is red, it's getting too much sun. There are many different types of jades, but yours appear to be all the same. What are their locations in relation to light? Joe |
- Posted by americangolden ZONE 5 (My Page) on Tue, Jun 21, 11 at 21:25
Is anyone able to answer any of my other questions?? They are all in a west window. |
Hi americangolden, No, I think you have just one kind of Crassula ovata, the species type. I think Joe1980 basically did speak to all your questions. I can sorta make out what you're seeing as differences between the plants, but actually the red edge and faint up-turning versus down-turning of the edges -- these are all natural variations within the normal, everyday "Jade Plant" Crassula ovata. These differences are just natural variations between individuals in the species, either from their genes or their upbringing. Here in California where these are extremely common landscaping plants, Crassula ovata grown in shade have larger, darker green leaves which turn downward, whereas those grown in full sun have slightly smaller leaves with a red edge and without the downward curl. The cultivar 'Hummel's Sunset' is a much, much lighter gold color with variegation. There also exists another variegate with cream-and-green variegation and pink or red edges, sometimes called 'Tricolor'. It tends to sprawl rather than standing firmly upright like the standard, species type, and it grows more slowly. (I read once that this variegate DOES occur naturally in habitat, which is sorta cool. My favorite variegates are vigorous ones which occur in habitat.) There also exists a dwarf type with much smaller leaves and stature. And there are purported hybrids with C arborescens (Crassula undulata), and the rounded-down leaves of Crassula ovata 'Hobbit' or the tubular, trumpet-shaped leaves of C ovata 'Gollum'. The differences between these types are much more striking and obvious than the differences between the plants pictured. Hope that's not too disappointing! Happy growing! |
- Posted by paracelsus (My Page) on Wed, Jun 22, 11 at 11:50
Another fantastic response, DC! I also didn't see any meaningful difference. They are all normal C. Ovata. Brad |
- Posted by greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a (My Page) on Wed, Jun 22, 11 at 12:19
Hey, American! Indeed, they're the same C. ovata - the differences due to how they've been grown.
Josh |
- Posted by americangolden ZONE 5 (My Page) on Wed, Jun 22, 11 at 13:10
Alright thanks for the info everyone. One last question about the leaves. You said the larger green leaves are from lower light conditions well if you introduced it to much brighter conditions could those leaves turn lighter and red edges & face up or will they always face down and vice versa with the other jades I have? I imagine this is set in these genes like stated above but just curious for reference. Thanks! |
- Posted by greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a (My Page) on Wed, Jun 22, 11 at 14:53
Those older leaves won't change much as far as shape and orientation is concerned. However, the new growth will be lighter in color, red-margined, more compact, and upright. For a uniform look, pruning and leaf-plucking is always an option ;-)
Josh |
- Posted by americangolden ZONE 5 (My Page) on Wed, Jun 22, 11 at 19:09
Thanks greenman! |
Hiya again, americangolden. If you haven't seen it, here is an ongoing thread where other jade fans have posted a lot of pictures and progress reports. These include pics of all the types I know: 'Hummel's Sunset', 'Tricolor', compacta, undulata, 'Hobbit', and 'Gollum'. Here in Southern California, Jade plants are a bit too common in landscaping to be popular in the cactus & succulent hobby. You could say they are victims of their own success! |
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Pertussis or whooping cough
Tammy Beahm, RN, is the Infection Control Practitioner for Banner Thunderbird Medical Center Infection Control.
Quesion: What is pertussis?
Answer: Bordetella pertussis is more commonly known as "whooping cough". It is highly contagious and is spread by contact with aerosolized droplets produced by coughing or sneezing. The incubation period is from six -21 days, usually seven -10 days, after exposure to a person with pertussis.
Question: What are the symptoms of pertussis?
Answer: Pertussis starts with a runny nose and slight cough; usually with no fever. The cough worsens over one-two weeks with bouts of violent coughing lasting several minutes. Bouts of coughing are often followed by vomiting. Bluish facial color change and apnea (pauses in breathing) is common in infants.
In older infants and preschool children, the cough may be followed by a "whooping sound". Older children and adults typically have a persistent cough with no "whoop".
Question: Can adults really get pertussis?
Answer: Yes. Although pertussis is thought of as a childhood disease, adults can get it too, as vaccination protection received as a child wanes (lessens) after the age of 12. Unfortunately, many adults with pertussis are not treated by their doctor and pass it along to others, particularly young children.
According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, pertussis is most serious for babies under one year of age. Pertussis can also lead to other serious health problems. Approximately one in 10 children gets pneumonia and about 20 in every 1,000 suffers convulsions..
Question: How is pertussis diagnosed and treated?
Answer: Pertussis is diagnosed by obtaining a swab or aspirate from person's nose or throat . Antimicrobials are recommended for the treatment of pertussis cases. Cases should be treated as early in the course of illness as possible. Symptoms may not necessarily resolve with treatment, however, if treatment is started early in the course of illness, symptoms may be lessened. Cases will become noninfectious after completing five days of appropriate antibiotic treatment.
Question: How is pertussis prevented?
Answer: Pertussis outbreaks occur every year because children (and adults) are not immunized. But young children, adolescents and adults can receive the pertussis vaccine. Be sure to always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands. Put your used tissue in the waste basket. Always clean your hands after coughing or sneezing with soap and water or with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.


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Today, a journey has begun which will shape the future ofthe times to come. New Lahore City promises to be a marvelof construction and engineering excellence. One of the mosttechnologically advanced housing projects in the history ofPakistan and is slated to be an iconic addition to the skylineof our Nation's cultural hub, Lahore.
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