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CSREES Update, from the Office of the Administrator, is a biweekly newsletter for research, education, and extension partners at land-grant universities and other cooperating institutions.
In This Issue
Ron Brown, Louise Ebaugh, and Eddie Gouge Inducted Into the CSREES Hall of Fame
At its October 10th Day of Appreciation, Ron Brown, Louise Ebaugh, and Eddie Gouge were inducted into the CSREES Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding individuals who have worked, coordinated, or supported activities exemplifying CSREES' synergy of excellence in any combination of research, education, and extension approaches on local, regional, national, or international levels, and demonstrated a measurable and positive impact on the agency.
Dr. Ronald Brown is executive director of the Association of Southern Region Extension Directors. He works with Cooperative Extension Service directors in 13 Southern States to promote efficiency and effectiveness by expanding multistate extension programs through electronic technology and the sharing of resources. From 1996 to 2001, Brown served as director of the Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension Service. From 1989 to 1996, he was associate vice president of the Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine at MSU. He also served as director of the Office of International Programs and held the rank of professor in the MSU Department of Agricultural Education and Experimental Statistics. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in agricultural education from MSU and a doctorate from the University of Illinois. He has written or co-authored more than 50 articles, papers, and manuscripts. Brown developed a firsthand knowledge of agriculture during the many years he lived on a diversified livestock, row crop, and vegetable farm. He also was active in 4-H during his time as a high school teacher, helping teach young people and adults the importance of agriculture. Brown was a driving force and supporter for eXtension and without his tireless efforts to promote the idea, eXtension as we know it would not exist. Through his initiative, persistence, and commitment to cooperation across universities and within CSREES, Cooperative Extension has redefined itself for the 21st century as an innovative, collaborative system working together to assure new, useful, and sound information for citizens' access.
Over a 35 year career in public service, Louise Ebaugh held numerous positions with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Her last position was as the deputy administrator for the Office of Extramural Programs (OEP) in CSREES. In that role she was responsible for directing 70 employees engaged in work associated with awarding and administering more than $1 billion in congressional appropriations for CSREES grants, cooperative agreements, and formula funds. She worked with the CSREES financial assistance programs for 22 years, during which she aligned financial assistance programs in research, education, and extension, and created a management structure through which all employees could find opportunities for advancement. She was trusted and viewed as a leader who listened to both stakeholders and customers and found ways to accommodate their needs as reflected in her outstanding leadership of the first-ever CSREES customer service satisfaction survey. She was highly regarded by other federal agencies who worked collaboratively with USDA to accomplish mutual goals. In 2004, Ebaugh volunteered to lead agency staff in piloting the proposed Grants.gov system for accepting electronic proposals. Her efforts illuminated the need for further work on the part of Grants.gov and ultimately helped shape this national program. Her national contribution and willingness to break new ground are typical of her career. Ebaugh's achievements resulted in numerous prestigious awards that enhanced both her professional and the agency's stature. Most notable among such awards were a Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Service, the USDA Secretary's Honor Award for Equal Opportunity and Reinventing Government, and USDA's Office of the Chief Financial Officer's Excellence in Financial Management Award.
Eddie Gouge is the associate director of Federal Relations for Food and Agricultural Sciences and the Council for Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching (CARET) at the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges (NASULGC). He joined NASULGC on September 1, 1989. Prior to joining NASULGC, he served as the assistant director for Legislative Education and Assistant for Public Affairs at the Navy League of the United States. He also has held several positions on Capitol Hill between 1977 and 1985. Gouge grew up in a military family spending time in various parts of the world and the United States, but he and his family call Spruce Pine, NC, home. He received a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He completed an independent study program at the University of North Carolina at Asheville, after which he was selected to participate in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Congressional Intern Program in the U. S. House of Representatives. He helped CSREES work with critical stakeholders, whether it was making sure we were part of the Science on the Hill project or keeping us in the loop with CARET. While many of us like to think we are dealing with big picture issues, he understands and implements the operational details needed to make big ideas happen. Gouge is vital to the strength of the federal and state partnership underlying the Land-Grant University System.
CSREES eGrants Implementation Team Receives 2007 USDA Secretary's Honor Award
The CSREES eGrants Implementation Team was honored by USDA with a Secretary's Honor Award for Supporting the President's Management Agenda and Civil Rights. The prestigious award recognizes exceptional leadership, contributions, or public service by individuals or groups who support the mission/goals of USDA. The team's efforts have resulted in CSREES being able to process electronic applications quicker and with considerable savings.
CSREES Honors Employees of the Year and Diversity Award Winner
CSREES recognized three employees as Employees of the Year and also honored one CSREES employee for his work in diversity with the A. J. Dye Diversity Award at its Day of Appreciation.
Greg Crosby, CSREES national program leader, was named Employee of the Year in the Science and Education category. Crosby has provided national leadership in three novel and important areas: One Solution, eXtension, and Sustainable Development. His leadership resulted in development of a Leadership Management Dashboard; a new CSREES Standard Report for reporting progress on research, education, and extension projects; and a national eXtension program. These outputs will positively affect CSREES business and information processes and ultimately lead to improved program management, accountability, and increased visibility for CSREES programs.
Janine Gillis was named Employee of the Year in the Administrative and Technical category. As the information technology (IT) workforce trainer, Gillis has touched the lives of virtually every CSREES employee by providing classes, training, instruction, and building the skill sets of the agency's workforce. With her boundless energy and enthusiasm, her upbeat and positive attitude, she has made learning new technology skills accessible, easy, and even fun! Through her patience and encouragement, she has trained our workforce in an enormous range of IT skills, from Excel and access to PowerPoint, to Microsoft Word, to Ag Learn, and much more. She was instrumental in training CSREES for transition to electronic granting. Without her efforts, CSREES would not have been able to move as effectively from paper to electronic processes.
Georgette Clark was named Employee of the Year in the Administrative Support category. She is lead program assistant in the Competitive Programs Unit. This year, she was called upon to backfill during the absence of the research supervisor in addition to her regular responsibilities. These additional duties include the distribution of staff assignments, providing training as needed to staff, completing supervisor special assignments, attending meetings in the absence of the research supervisor, and assisting the Peer Review director as needed—all while maintaining a harmonious working relationship with the Competitive Programs staff, panel managers, Office of Extramural Programs, and external customers. No matter what is needed, the Competitive Programs Unit can rely upon her to resolve issues with creative solutions, go beyond the call of duty to complete assignments, and provide excellent customer service with a smile.
Brad Rein was the recipient of the A. J. Dye Award for Diversity. Through his leadership, AgrAbility has become one of rural America 's most valuable and cost effective resources. This program provided on-farm assessments to over 13,000 farmers and ranchers with disabilities since it was established under his leadership in 1991. Since the inception of the AgrAbility program, he was the primary force in developing partnerships between land-grant colleges/universities and nonprofit disability organizations. Under his leadership the program has grown from serving 8 states to more than 30 states. The program has also served as the model for programs in Canada and Australia. He has also supported diversity through innovation of program design and implementation of the Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification Program.
CSREES Employees Team Efforts Recognized at Day of Appreciation
Four groups of CSREES employees were honored for contributions to the agency's mission. They were honored for helping to advance knowledge for agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, and communities. The four groups honored include:
-- The One Solution team for providing leadership and commitment to the development of a One Solution reporting system for research, education, and extension projects across CSREES. One Solution will improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of many CSREES business practices. Team members include Michel Desbois, Elbert Dickey, Djime Adoum, Henry Bahn, Teresa Bailey, Joseph Barbano, William Bristow, Aunica Brockel, Peter Burfening, Greg Crosby, Erin Daly, Ellen Danus, Henry Doan, Debora Hamernik, Barton Hewitt, Jason Hitchcock, Peter Johnson, Ray Knighton, Robert MacDonald, Hendrik Meyer, John Mingee, Brad Rein, John Snyder, Carol Sowers, Ann Marie Thro, Alexander Turell, and Dennis Unglesbee. Also honored for their efforts on One Solution were Barquin International contractors Owen Dall, Thomas Gedle, Haroon Jaffer, Melissa Todd, Edmund Vergel de Dios, and Christopher Woody.
-- The National Program Leader (NPL) Liaison Committee was cited for their leadership and coordination of the agency's NPL Liaisons to States effort, resulting in improved communication and stronger partnerships with land-grant universities. Group members include Mike Fitzner, Janine Gillis, Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Carol Langguth, Mary McPhail Gray, Suzanne LeMenestrel, Mike O'Neill, Anna Palmisano, Audrey Trotman, and Jodi Williams.
--The members of the USDA Blueprint for Animal Genomics team were honored for their work to set priorities for Animal Genomics research, education, and extension for USDA for the next 10 years. Honored were Peter Burfening, Debora Hamernik, Mark Mirando, and Muquarrab Qureshi from CSREES, and Ronnie Green from the Agricultural Research Service.
-- The Grantsmanship Workshop Committee was honored for their commitment to educate prospective applicants about CSREES programs, especially young scientists new to grant processes, by conducting grantsmanship workshops that reached over 400 scientists. Honored were Mark Mirando, Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Audrey Trotman, and Pushpa Kathir.
CSREES Initiates Partnership Awards at Annual Day of Appreciation
Recognizing there are many outstanding contributions that partners at the land-grant universities and other cooperating institutions and organizations achieve, CSREES established a new Partnership Awards Program as part of its 2007 Annual Day of Appreciation. The initiation of these awards was in response to the USDA Secretary's Honor Awards Program being changed in 2006, by significantly reducing the number of awards given. The CSREES Partnership Awards recognized excellence in Mission Integration, Multistate Efforts, Innovative Program Models, and Effective and Efficient Use of Resources. This year's awardees include:
-- The Mission Integration award was presented to The University of Kentucky Wheat Science Group for planning and implementing coordinated wheat research and educational functions to benefit Kentucky 's wheat producers. Honored were Bill Bruening, Dottie Call, John Grove, Jim Herbek, Don Hershman, Marilyn Hooks, Douglas Johnson, Saratha Kumudini , Chad Lee, James Martin, Sam McNeil, Lloyd Murdock, Greg Schwab, Laura Skillman, Richard Trimble, David Van Sanford, Ole Wendroth, and Bill Witt.
-- The Families First: Nutrition, Education, and Wellness System, a wellness education consortium of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Southern University, Langston University, and Prairie View A&M University, was the winner in the Multistate Efforts category for the successful multistate programming in disseminating nutrition education to culturally diverse audiences. Honored were Gina Eubanks, Irene K. Lee, Jacquelyn McCray, Carolyn Nobles, Linda Williams-Willis, and Dorothy Wilson.
-- The Rutgers University Food Innovation Center was honored for Innovative Program Models for its achievements as a model for community and economic development and jobs creation. Honored were Margaret Brennan, Dianne Carbonetta, Carol Coren, Lou Cooperhouse, Julie Elmer, Bernadette Gill, Diane Holtaway, Sho Islam, Tom Orton, Regina Plaire, and Christopher Shyers.
-- Steven S. Poindexter, Michigan State University, was honored for Effective and Efficient Use of Resources for his leadership and commitment to increasing efficiencies in the Michigan sugar industry by facilitating university, grower, and industry partnerships through the Sugar Beet Advancement Program.
CSREES News
USDA Presents Discovery Award to University of California Researchers
USDA Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Gale Buchanan presented on October 12 the 2007 USDA National Research Initiative (NRI) Discovery Award to Jorge Dubcovsky at the University of California-Davis. Dubcovsky was honored for his genetics research in enhancing the nutritional value of wheat.
Dubcovsky and Dr. Tzion Fahima, at the University of Haifa, cloned a gene that controls levels of protein, iron and zinc in wheat. They designated the cloned gene GPC-B1 for its effect on grain protein content. GPC-B1 accelerates grain maturity and increases grain protein and micronutrient content by 10 to 15 percent in the wheat varieties studied so far. Visit the CSREES Newsroom to read the full story.
CSREES' Northeastern Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Center and USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are training growers in practices that will minimize environmental impacts while improving crop yield and pest control. At the same time, IPM and NRCS professionals are learning about each other's work and how to reap benefits from the strengths of both USDA-funded groups.
With funding from a 2006 CSREES Extension-IPM grant, the Northeastern IPM Center brought together four states to design a series of on-farm workshops. Land-grant-based IPM specialists, private consultants, state employees, growers and NRCS staff are becoming partners in cross-educating themselves about these related, but still very distinct, USDA programs. Visit the CSREES Newsroom to read the full story.
CSREES on October 11 announced more than $4.7 million in grants to 13 universities and research laboratories for tomato and potato specialty crops genetic research that may lead to improved fruit quality, yield, stress tolerance, and disease resistance.
"Specialty crops are a major contributor to U.S. agriculture and are valued at $53 billion in sales annually," said Gale Buchanan, USDA under secretary for Research, Education, and Economics. "New knowledge is needed to develop plants with enhanced economic value, which will ultimately allow the specialty crop industry to remain competitive in the global environment and contribute to the U.S. economy."
The goal of the research program is to increase fundamental knowledge of the structure, function, and organization of plant genomes to improve agricultural efficiency and sustainability; effectively integrate modern molecular breeding technologies and classical breeding practice for U.S. crop improvement; and improve U.S. varieties for agricultural growers and producers. Visit the CSREES Newsroom to read the full release.
Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner announced October 10 that more than $11 million in grants will be awarded to universities nationwide to address water supply and water quality issues in rural, agricultural, and urbanizing watersheds. Highlighted among these grants are two projects that address bioenergy production and water resource issues. The two projects, funded by CSREES, take unique approaches to addressing bioenergy development.
Investigators at Washington State University will explore the impacts of irrigating switchgrass for bioenergy development. The project will test long-lived, water-efficient perennial grasses for biofuel production to supplement the nation's energy supply, saving water for human, food and other societal needs. At the University of Wisconsin, investigators are attempting to address the environmental and economic impacts of an emerging bio-economy in 14 Midwest states. Their efforts focus on how best to provide a research-based understanding of the issues and provide a robust outreach program that engages communities and key stakeholder interests in appropriate decisionmaking that respects local economies and the environment. Visit the CSREES Newsroom for listing of other grant recipients and to read the full release.
CSREES Lists Open Requests for Grant Applications
Funding Opportunity
Closing Date
National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program - Various topic areas
See individual grant program
Critical Issues: Plant and Animal Pests and Diseases
CSREES advertises all of its funding opportunities through "Find Grant Opportunities" on the Grants.gov Web site. This site is searchable and contains summary information on all federal funding opportunities with links to the full announcements. Users can search announcements by topic, funding agency, and date, as well as subscribe to an e-mail notification service based on these parameters.
1890 Land-Grant Institutions Selected for Funds to Promote Job and Business Growth
Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner announced October 11 the selection of 15 historically African-American land-grant institutions in 14 states to receive $1.5 million in job creation and business promotion grants. The grants will be used to help create new businesses, promote cooperatives, and provide new employment opportunities through the promotion of rural development programs. Visit the USDA Newsroom to read the full release.
Former CSRS Administrator John Patrick Jordan Retires
Dr. John Patrick Jordan will retire and conclude over 52 years of public service on January 3, 2008. Jordan currently serves as center director for the Southern Regional Research Center of USDA's Agricultural Research Service in New Orleans, LA. Anyone wishing to send a letter with reflections and reminiscences for his retirement book should send the letters to Trinia Bax, USDA-ARS-SRRC, 1100 Robert E. Lee Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70124. Letters should arrive no later than November 30. The letters will be presented at his retirement luncheon on December 6.
New CES Director for Purdue University
Dr. Charles Hibberd was appointed director of Cooperative Extension for Purdue University, effective November 1. Hibberd served as district director of the Panhandle Research and Extension Center and Panhandle Extension District for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, from 1994 to present. He earned his bachelor of science degree in animal sciences from University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He spent 17 years in Oklahoma, first as a graduate student at Oklahoma State University, then 12 years as a faculty member in the Animal Science Department. He received his Ph.D. in animal nutrition from Oklahoma State University. He succeeds David Petritz, who retired June 30.
Reminder--Extension Educators-NAIS Conference Call
On October 18 at 2 p.m. EST, USDA is hosting a conference call to give extension educators the opportunity to get their questions answered about National Animal Identification System (NAIS). The conference call will feature an overview of the Extension-NAIS Resource Center, the latest NAIS program updates, as well as NAIS success stories from fellow Extension educators. On the call, you can look forward to an open dialogue with NAIS and CSREES leadership. The dial-in number is 888-790-1712. Please use the passcode 63520 - and if asked for the call leader's name, it is Ed Curlett.
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CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — A new principal addressed concerns and questions from dozens of parents who wonder if she is fit for the job and can really keep their kids safe.
Dozens of parents came out to the Mae Richardson Elementary School on Thursday evening for a meeting with school officials to voice their concerns about the future principal Lynn Scott, who is scheduled to takeover next school year.
"It was an opportunity for the district to really hear from the community and to hear from the school patrons and find out exactly what their concerns were. Any holes that might have been in the process of hiring me, came to light," Lynn Scott said.
The main concerns from the parents, center around the fact that Scott is a co-defendant in a sex abuse lawsuit against former Little Butte teacher Joel Heller. The suit says Heller molested two girls in his classroom in 2011, and also claims Scott, who was principal at Little Butte, did not adequately protect students.
"I have a strong history of appropriately reporting to child protective service whenever there's been an issue," said Scott.
Some of the parents questions included why Scott was considered for the job while listed in pending litigation, and if the school district will allow their students to transfer to another school. Central Point School District officials say during the interview process, Scott was as transparent about the pending litigation as she could be.
"Mrs. Scott was real forthcoming in her interview, she talked about her litigation, her pending litigation and she could not share many details because it is ongoing," Mike Meunier with the Central Point School District.
After a three hour of question and answer period, parents didn't want to speak on camera, but did say the meeting opened up dialogue between parents, district leaders, and the future principal.
"At the very end of this, I got to meet a lot of parents and just talk with them," said Scott. "Their concerns are the same as every parent's concern, that their kids are safe and protected and get a great education and I know I can do that with them."
It should also be noted a handful of parents from Eagle Point were also on hand in support of Scott. As of now, no future meetings between the parents and teachers have been planned, but both parents and school officials tell me that Thursday night's meeting was a step in the right direction.

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Firing bean bags and rubber bullets while spraying mace into a crowd of concert goers, Los Angeles Sheriff Department deputies closed down Sunset Boulevard from Doheny Avenue to San Vincente Boulevard for two hours last night. Backed up by members of the Los Angeles Police Department's riot squad and the Beverly Hills Police Department, LASD arrived as patrons exited a punk rock nostalgia show featuring Ill Repute TSOL and Youth Brigade at the Key Club on Sunset Blvd.
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50 Things To Do This Summer in 50 States
We asked bloggers nationwide to share can't-miss, off-the-beaten-path summer destinations in their home states. Here's the ultimate list of sites to see, places to shop, and plans to make before September.
By Wendy Manwarren Generes
Beyond the crafty décor in Sun in My Belly, a café housed in a renovated 1940s hardware store in Atlanta, the restaurant is most recognized for the jazz brunch (first Sunday of every month). But nostalgic blogger Ashley Leckey Schoenith of Heirloomed fancies their new addition — the B.Y.O.B dinner, where you can come up with your own beverage pairings.
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ESPN 300 Bellamy decommits from FSU
By Corey Dowlar
Florida State has lost its second commitment in as many nights.
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"Yes, I did," confirmed Bellamy.
The ESPN 300 defensive end is coming off an official visit to Georgia, where soon afterwards he named the Bulldogs his leader and also said Tennessee was above Florida State, but was still a Seminoles commitment.
"We have a new leader in the house," Bellamy said on Sunday. "I definitely think with this scheme and [Todd] Grantham, the years he has been here, that position has led the SEC in sacks. So the proof is in the pudding. He coached Demarcus Ware, so I feel like with my skill set, he can take it here and I can be like Jarvis Jones and a top-10 pick.
He also said on Sunday that he still was a Florida State commitment and that FSU coach Jimbo Fisher would be visiting him Wednesday to try to convince to stay with the Noles. However, It is unlikely Fisher's scheduled visit will occur given the latest developments.
Tuesday saw an 11th-hour offer from Oregon that got Bellamy's attention. Seemingly immediately afterwards, he set up an official visit to Oregon for Feb. 1.
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Why AT&T's Surveillance Report Omits 80 Million NSA Targets
- Friday February 21, 2014
AT&T released its first "Transparency Report" this week concerning U.S. government surveillance of its customers. But to those familiar with the leaks from NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, Ma Bell's numbers come up short by more than 80 million spied-upon customers. All of which means that AT&T's first foray into Transparency Land is laughable at best and frightening at worst. Surprisingly, though, it's not AT&T's fault. Here's why.


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The Federal Trade Commission today announced it's reached a $25 million settlement with the marketers of Ab Circle Pro, the contraption that promised consumers they'd lose 10 pounds by rotating for just three minutes a day for two weeks.
In its ongoing effort to trim the fat from over-hyped health claims, the FTC filed deceptive advertising charges against several marketers, including fit pitch-woman Jennifer Nicole Lee who trumpeted the machine as a terrific alternative to a gym workout.
The device cost consumers up to $250 to buy from the infomercials — which the FTC said aired more than 10,000 times between March 2009 and May 2010.
Want a refund? You can file a claim through the FTC at its special website.
The marketers — there are several — agreed to pay at least $15 million and up to the $25 million, depending on claims.
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Still, there was play, and though there were notable absences — very little Time Inc. presence, with editor in chief John Huey and chief executive officer Ann Moore in India for the Fortune Global Forum, and a couple of editors in chief on the schedule canceling at the last minute — Niche Media ceo Jason Binn still managed an all-star lineup for his annual private dinner. (Tradition was maintained, though rumor had it he'd been discouraged from having the dinner this year, apparently to avoid taking power players out of the mix.) Guests like politics panel moderator Dan Rather, Hearst magazines president Cathie Black (whose book was distributed to guests) with several of her top executives, a slew of media reporters, and Playboy editor in chief Chris Napolitano were joined, somewhat inexplicably, by Miami Heat basketball player Alonzo Mourning and his wife. When Binn thanked Hachette ceo Jack Kliger for playing sommelier, Kliger helpfully pointed out that Binn had put up the cash.
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No sport showcases emotions quite like college basketball. From the excitement in November as fans clamor about this being "their year", to the tears that flow so easily in March as players realize their season is over, emotions make college basketball what it is.
Every year, there are players who embody the very essence of college hoops with their play, attitude and spirit. Who can forget feisty Duke point guard Steve Wojciechowski slapping the floor on defense, showing the type of unbridled passion that any fan can respect? Or what about seeing Adam Morrison, a cold-hearted assassin much of the season, with tears streaming down his face in the Sweet Sixteen last year?
Following is a list of guys who embody that same spirit, and show their love of the game with how they approach every second on the floor. This isn't necessarily a list of the best players in the country, but rather players that every true fan, regardless of team affiliation, can enjoy watching.
Glen "Big Baby" Davis – Jr. LSU
Very few players seem to enjoy themselves throughout a game as much as the gregarious Davis, the reigning SEC Player of the Year. His trademark smile has endeared him to a national audience, all of whom love to see someone having fun doing what they love to do. However, his smile and enthusiasm wouldn't mean much if he didn't have the game behind it. Last year, Davis averaged almost 19 point per game, and led the Tigers to their first Final Four since 1986. Rather than congratulate himself, Davis went to work and lost close to 40 pounds over the summer, showing his dedication to becoming a great player. This year, a slimmed down Davis is again wreaking havoc on opponents, putting up 17.9 ppg and 10.7 rpg through Feb. 14.. The Tigers have met some ups and downs this year as they navigate a tough schedule, but the one constant fans can count on is that Big Baby is going to come to play every night.
Jared Dudley – Sr. Boston College
Few players in the country maximize their talent like Dudley, an under-recruited, un- heralded, undersized forward. The 6'7 senior out of San Diego was a real find for Al Skinner, and he has led Boston College to 77 wins in his first three years.. His defensive intensity and versatility served as the perfect compliment to Craig Smith for three years, as the Eagles became known for their scrappy, feisty style of play. With Smith gone, Dudley has added scoring to his resume, and is putting up 20 points per game, along with nine boards. Dudley's game may not be pretty, but few can argue its effectiveness. With the recent suspension of Sean Williams, Dudley is now shouldering as big a load for his team as any player in the country on both ends of the floor.
Tyler Hansbrough – So. North Carolina
The aptly nicknamed "Psycho T" is an absolute nightmare for opponents. Hansbrough possesses a motor that simply never quits. Whether its battling for position, going after a rebound, running the court on a fast break, or diving on the floor for a loose ball, he never goes less than 100 percent. As a true freshman, he led the young Tar Heels in scoring and rebounding, including a Dean Smith Center and UNC freshman record 40 points against Georgia Tech. Despite the influx of young talent in Chapel Hill this year, Hansbrough is still the heartbeat of the team, putting up just over 18 points per game. Hansbrough may not be the most physically skilled post player in the country, but he will never be outworked or out-hustled, and that's something any fan can love.
Tre Kelley – Sr. South Carolina
Kelley may look slightly out of place on this list of players who will likely help fill out the All-American teams at the end of the season. However, anyone who has watched a South Carolina game this season knows how hard Kelley competes every night. With an inconsistent and underachieving cast around him, Kelley has been forced to carry the Gamecocks, often appearing to be the only one on the floor showing any emotion. The undersized senior leads the Gamecocks in scoring and assists, and is third in rebounding, all while playing close to 36 minutes per game. With South Carolina struggling, Kelley may not earn many accolades this season, but he will never leave fans feeling like they were short-changed.
Joakim Noah – So. Florida
What can be said about Noah that hasn't already been said? There may not be a player anywhere who plays with the emotion that Noah displays on a nightly basis. From his primal screams to his chest bumps to his towel-waving when he's out of the game, Noah is often the most visible person on the court, and not just because of his ponytail. Noah's passion for winning and competing is easy to see every time he steps on the floor, and he was the face of the 2006 Gator squad that stunned the country by winning the national championship. His stats, although good, don't begin to tell of his impact on a game. Noah is a leader on the floor, and he has the Gators eyeing another deep tournament run. Although he has become a target of opposing student sections in the SEC for his effervescent personality, you would be hard-pressed to find a coach anywhere who wouldn't take Noah on his team in a heartbeat.
Obviously, there are other players who could easily make the list, including Jon Brockman (Washington), Drew Neitzel (Michigan State), Alando Tucker (Wisconsin), Darren Collison (UCLA), D.J. White (Indiana), and a whole host of players who simply give everything they have every time they step on the court. Some of them may never become All-Americans, and many may never cash an NBA paycheck, but they still are the reason college basketball is so much fun to watch.


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Friday, June 13, 2014
An application for a crematorium on the outskirts of Cromer has been turned down after planning councillors unanimously rejected their officers' advice.
Loud applause rang out in North Norfolk District Council's (NNDC) packed chamber this morning when development committee members voted to refuse Westerleigh's application, despite a recommendation to approve it.
Westerleigh wants to build a 1.71 hectare development with car park and chapel on a site next to and north of Cromer Cemetery off the A148 Holt Road, on the Cromer Ridge and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
But councillors were warned by NNDC's planning legal manager, Roger Howe, that some of their objections would not be defensible on planning grounds if Westerleigh appealed against refusal.
These included fears that the scheme would lead to a large increase in traffic around the already-busy Felbrigg junction of the A148 with the B1346 since Norfolk County Council's Highways Department had not raised any objections to the application.
Councillors eventually listed their objections as the cumulative harm caused by the crematorium's impact, over development of the site, inadequate landscaping, and disturbance - described by Michael Baker as "an industrial process" - to the "sacred ground of the cemetery"
They are also calling on the county council to carry out improvements at the Felbrigg junction as a "matter of high priority."
In an emotional speech, Julie Davies, widow of former Cromer lifeboat coxswain Richard Davies, said her husband, generations of his family and lifeboat hero Henry Blogg were all buried in the cemetery.
"They worked tirelessly to protect our sailors. Some lost their lives to do so," said Mrs Davies.
"I think they have earned the right to rest in peace."
After the meeting Adrian Britton, of Westerleigh, said he was disappointed and they would be lodging an appeal.
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Nicola Aylin-Split hairs why don't you? The use of an unused 'part' of the cemetery isn't the end of the world. Whilst some people still choose to be buried, which in reality is an unnecessary and wasteful use of land, there are plenty more who prefer cremation. Whatever, your moral or religious viewpoint is the remains of the dead have to be disposed of! Unless the ashes of a person who is cremated are given to their relatives to dispose of elsewhere then it is usual for the ashes to be interred at the crematorium. Why are you suggesting that the view of a crematorium is so offensive that it needs shielded from site?
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Badform A crematorium next to the cemetary is exactly what the dissenters were asking for. The planners wanted to put it in the cemetary.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Unfortunately, too many people around here do not want to see change of any kind and will happily have everything the same - even though, the benefits would be enormous. And as for the ridiculous comment by Julie Davies - haven't heard of anyone complaining about the cars being parked over the graves in the churchyard in the centre of town -or the dogs that are walked there and use the area as a toilet.
Friday, June 13, 2014
Nicola Aylin There is a crem of significant size at Gorleston that does a service about every half hour. There are many burials on the same site as well as places set aside for ashes. A quieter place you would not want. To decribe a crem that does 8 a day as being industrial is rather gilding the lilly and you are not looking at the bigger picture in that north Norfolk needs a crem. To keep on having to travelling to Kings Lynn or St Faiths is not fair on the locals. I am afraid to say you will lose on appeal.
Friday, June 13, 2014
It is a sad day when people wish to stifle dissent by suggesting that those who don't agree with their own views are trolls! At the end of the day I can't think of a better site for a crematorium than being located with a cemetery? I do wonder though, if the sensibilities of those people objecting to a crematorium being located near to the cemetery at the top of Holt Road have ever felt any pangs of guilt about the lack of care and respect given to the older derelict cemetery on Holt Road, near to Argos? After all many of the people who were buried there deserved better from the town than to allow it to become the overgrown mess it is today. Hypocrisy, it seems, has no bounds?
Friday, June 13, 2014
TooManyNimbies: If you had read the proposal Westerliegh do not actually cremate the bodies while you wait 2.5hrs, they promise to cremate them "within 24 hrs". They can run the furnaces 24 hrs. So yes they can easily do 8 per day. That Westerleigh refused to accept ANY limitations on how many cremations they could do tells you all you need to know.
Friday, June 13, 2014
This isn't anything to do with nimbyism. The objectors put forward a proposal that the crematorium be sited in the adjacent woodland because there was not room in the cemetary to screen it from the rest of the graves. Westerleigh refused. Not one person went to the meeting and spoke in favour of the crematorium being sited in the cemetary other than Westerleigh. I think you are all trolls firing insults online at people who care about Cromer and its planning but are too lazy to get up and out and do anything about it.
Friday, June 13, 2014
To back up Bad Form's point I can confirm that anyone who has ever had to make the journey to St Faith's at breakneck speed to avoid missing the booked slot (Funeral Director's miscalculation) on a dank and cold late November afternoon could only see the provision of a more local facility as a boon to all. It does seem that N Norfolk councillors are hell-bent on refusing permission to anything that could be construed as "progress".
Friday, June 13, 2014
Whatever your views on an afterlife the dead need to be disposed of and cremation is the most effective and least problematic way of doing so. It beggars belief that if you die in North Norfolk your friends and relatives have to make an unnecessary and in many cases stressful journey to the outskirts of Norwich to have the process completed. Most of the lifeboat and fishermen I know are pragmatic characters who don't or wouldn't like the idea that their mortal remains are, or would be, used as a reason to deny the friends and relatives of other local people the option of being cremated near to the place where they had once lived. Unfortunately, the argument put forward by Julie Davies that her late husband and other deceased lifeboat men would object to other local people having the right to be cremated near to where they once lived seems a wee bit hypocritical?
Friday, June 13, 2014
Oh nimbie objector it really is true that you see what you look for. Are you suggesting that applause is a " terrible display of behaviour" or did you see something that others were not privy too. I was there, I applauded and am unwilling to apologise for it. Sadly applauding seems to be the only way to get your feelings heard when it comes to planning. If you were there you also heard that the publics opinion counts for nothing. When the legal guy was asking for reasons for turning down the application it became apparent that as the experts on the panel were unwilling to back up the view of almost everyone else in that meeting it would not take a psychic to predict that there will be an appeal and the same problem will probably mean the crematorium application is approved. But that will not be because its a good idea,or is in a good position or will not have a detrimental affect on those who live near by. What it will mean is Highways and co who sat on the panel unmoved by the evidence have refused to see what did not suit their decision. We do need a crematorium, but we also need it to be positioned in a suitable place. Also I think I might inadvertently belong to the "I want a roundabout club" I agree that some members of that unofficial club behave in an unsavory and spoilt manor but not all who believe that felbrigg junction needs a roundabout conduct themselves in the same way, it is unfair to bunch us all together. I believe the real baddies of this situation are those so called experts who recommended approval of the application, their views and evidence bore very little resemblance to reality. Highways seem to be a law unto themselves, despite government legislation encouraging them to listen to local feelings and needs when making decisions.
Friday, June 13, 2014
Whatever reasons it was rejected for, the main one for me would have been sheer naff-ness, going by the accompaning picture. The thing looks like a TOWIE summerhouse. What is that portico business held up with-enormous candles?
Thursday, June 12, 2014
More expensive legal battles that the council will lose. Money is tight as it is. Obviously an election coming.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
I have been following this application over the last few months and NNDC have refused something that is much needed for this area. I attended the meeting this morning, sitting quietly at the back and was appalled at the rabble of objectors. I have never seen such a terrible display of behaviour in a council meeting in my life. I also have to add that I was asked to object and I cannot believe the lies that were spread by the "we want a roundabout club" - originally it was 15 cremations a day and now the Nimbys have lowered their figure to 8 cremations a day. Read the plans you morons - it has one furnace and it apparently takes around 2 to 2 and a half hours to cremate a body; now do the maths. The entire anti mob has done nothing but scaremonger. I wonder if the decision would have been different if the application was on one of the local landowner's property. My concern is that there will be an appeal, the appeal will be won as there are no possible objections and the council will once again end up spending £100,000's of Council Tax like they did with Tesco. Never mind, I bet their allowances will go up though. There must be council elections due in the next year probably.....
Thursday, June 12, 2014
This article is factually incorrect and misleading. I was at the meeting this morning. There is no "site next to and north of Cromer Cemetery" it is a fantasy, there is only the cemetary. The proposal was to site the crematorium on cemetary grounds that had not been used to bury people in yet. The proposal was rejected ultimately because an industrial facility holding 8 cremations a day which was not screened from the rest of the cemetary would destroy the ambience as a quiet place where people buried family members and remembered them and would limit grave space for people in future years. The real problem is the cemetary grounds are not big enough to accomodate both and adequately screen them. I am wondering if the reporter even attended the meeting.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
I presume they aren't actually going to remove the existing cemetery ,so I cannot see what the problem is, building work will not take for ever and most crematoriums have nicely landscaped surroundings .there is a definate need for another crem in north norfolk , and BG is correct about the bill,still not the councillors money why should they care ?
Thursday, June 12, 2014
More tax payers money being wasted. The appeal will succeed and NNDC will be left with an enormous legal bill to pay. Usual, " not in my back garden," approach to decision making by certain councillors.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
It's difficult to comprehend the planning decisions of the council. Just look around at some of the monstrosities they have sanctioned and the over-supply of supermarkets. Maybe you only get permission if you are the right owner of land? Who knows?
Thursday, June 12, 2014
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Those of you who are unit heads already know this, but being a department chair is the hardest job at a university. I will discuss this in more depth in future postings. But being a unit head means you interact with students, parents, faculty and staff, the dean (or your boss), other administrators, alumni, inndustry and other stakeholders.
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This morning I was talking to my colleague Gene Alvarez about embarrassing things that have happened in work environments. Stains on shirts, mismatching socks and as I explained to Gene, a run in my pantyhose.
Men will never quite understand a run in the pantyhose. As women, we go through tens of pairs of pantyhose a year as they constantly rip but are the only acceptable garment for pairing with a dress or skirt. We know when we buy the 'hose that they're going to rip. Every morning you put on a pair of pantyhose it's a gamble. "Will they rip today?" You come to close to some velcro, sit on a seat the wrong way, and they're gone.
But the reason it's so embarrassing, the run in the pantyhose, is because you never notice right away. You've been walking around with the run for an hour, talking to other people, when all of the sudden you look and see. No one told you, they all noticed but they all figured you knew and were trying to be polite.
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Burger King had a run in their pantyhose on Monday and now something is up with Jeep. I feel for the social media managers. I mean, MTV faked a run in their pantyhose (the trashy girl Halloween costume) and ostensibly had fun at BK's expense. Well listen up MTV, no one wants to walk around with a run in their 'hose!
All social media managers and all business leaders know there is some sort of risk to having all of their communications be so public, real-time and accessible. They also know there is a reward. They want to cover up their legs while wearing a dress. They have to! But they also recognize their is the risk of an unnoticed run. So ladies, social media managers, does the risk of a run outweigh the reward of proper dress versus bare legs and no social media presence?
Personally, I'd rather have the run in my 'hose. It has happened to me before. Jumping analogies let me be clear, I have had a run in my 'hose, I have never had my Twitter account hacked. But let's talk damages now. What actually happened as a result of the BK account being taken over and singing the praises of McDonalds?
- Publicity happened. Sure BK had a little egg on their face because it took them over an hour to do anything about the hacked account, but did they lose any business? No. Are people talking about Burger King? Absolutely. Has it impacted BK sales favorably? I'd bet not, but the bottom line is it didn't hurt them and now more people are bothering to tlak about BK than they did before.
- Competitors showed their humanity. Did McDonald's jump on the opportunity to say, "hey look, even Burger King likes us?" No. They did the opposite actually and expressed their sympathies for the situation. In a political and competitive world, to me that was a refreshing sentiment.
- We more publicly entered into the risk versus reward conversation. Clients ask us all of the time if the data privacy and security risk is worth it when contemplating a social for CRM strategy. So I ask, is the potential for a run in your pantyhose, worth the reward of cost savings on marketing campaign impressions? The increased revenue from coupon-holders entering your establishment after opting in to a Facebook deal? Do you know what the reward even is?
I'm sorry for Burger King's social media manager, and Jeep's, but I'm sort of happy this happened because now I want to challenge everyone reading this post. Do you know what you're trying to accomplish with social? If it's CRM, what are your marketing, sales and service objectives? How are you determining if you've been successful? And hey, what are the risks associated with what you're doing OR not doing? If Burger King didn't have an official Twitter handle, you can bet someone else would have created a mock one for them.
Two things to think about and comment on if you would:
- If you were Burger King's social media manager, what would you have done differently?
- Have you (honestly) bothered to draw up a risk vs. reward scenario for your social presence?
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Mirkin DB. Benzene and related aromatic hydrocarbons. In: Shannon MW, Borron SW, Burns MJ, eds. Haddad and Winchester's Clinical Management of Poisoning and Drug Overdose. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 94.
ATSDR (Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry). Toxicological profile for benzene. Update. Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, GA.
Lee DC. Hydrocarbons.In: Marx JA, Hockberger RS, Walls RM, et al., eds. Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Mosby; 2013:chap 158.
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Grilled-Vegetable Gazpacho
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Classic Andalucian gazpacho combines raw vegetables like tomatoes and onions with red wine vinegar for a little kick. Kerry Simon transforms the recipe by using grilled vegetables brightened with a blend of vinegar, orange juice, and lemon juice.
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Serves: 10
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- 4 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
- 2 large red bell peppers, cored and quartered
- 2 large yellow bell peppers, cored and quartered
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise 1/2 inch thick
- 1 large white onion, cut into 1/2-inch slabs
- 2 ear(s) corn, husked
- 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1.5 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper
- 2 cup(s) tomato juice
- 1/2 cup(s) fresh orange juice
- 3 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon(s) red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup(s) chopped cilantro
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- Light a grill. Thread the garlic cloves onto a skewer. Lightly brush the garlic, bell peppers, zucchini, onion, and corn with the vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the vegetables over moderately high heat, turning frequently, until lightly charred and crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover with plastic, and let steam for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, remove the garlic cloves from the skewers, peel them, and transfer to a large bowl. Using a large serrated knife, cut the charred corn kernels into the bowl. Peel the peppers and add them to the bowl along with the zucchini, onion, cumin, crushed red pepper, tomato juice, orange juice, lemon juice, and vinegar.
- Working in batches, puree the vegetable mixture in a blender or food processor. Pour the gazpacho into a clean bowl and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
- Just before serving, stir the cilantro into the gazpacho. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with the cucumber, and serve.
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