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David Shea, Director, Office of Charge Card Management, GSA
For years federal employees have used credit cards for agency-approved purchases. The current General Services Administration SmartPay 2 master contracts don't expire until 2018. But the agency is wondering if there might be a better way for employees to pay for stuff. David Shea is the director of the Office of Charge Card Management at the Federal Acquisition Service. He joined Tom Temin on the Federal Drive to discuss the alternatives GSA is considering.
Wednesday federal headlines - January 21, 2015
The Federal Headlines is a daily compilation of the stories you hear discussed on Federal News Radio each day. It is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com readers more information about the stories heard on the radio. In today's news, a watchdog finds the General Services Administration needs to improve how it manages employees who telework, two Pentagon employees used a fake recruiting website to collect millions of dollars in bonuses and NASA and the White House today will host their third annual State of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics event.
Jon Rymer, Inspector General, Department of Defense
A lead Inspector General will now keep tabs on the fight against the Islamic State group. That means oversight of programs from the Defense Department, State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development. The new IG is Jon Rymer. He's the current DoD Inspector General. He joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to explain why a separate IG was needed to oversee Operation Inherent Resolve.
Jonathan Aberman, Managing Director, Amplifier Ventures
Defense officials say they want to hear from big and small companies alike as the department hunts for breakthrough technology that will ensure the military's dominance well into the future. It's a grand initiative that resembles ones from the past that led to nuclear weapons and precision-guided munitions. This one the third offset strategy could have more to do with big data, robots or 3-D printers. Jonathan Aberman is the managing director of Amplifier Ventures and founder of the non-profit Tandem NSI. He joined Emily Kopp on the Federal Drive to discuss where the small companies will fit in.
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas), Chairman, HASC, and Jim Talent, AEI
Sequestration, cyber attacks and terrorism are just a few of the concerns that top the list for the 114th Congress. In anticipation of tonight's State of the Union address, the American Enterprise Institute will hold a "congressional roadmap for rebuilding our nation's military" at 10 a.m. Former Sen. Jim Talent is an AEI senior fellow; Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) is chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. They joined Emily Kopp on the Federal Drive with a sneak peak at the event.
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The Small Business Administration is proposing a new rule that it says will help small companies get government contracts. Among the changes is that two or more small firms could bid as a joint venture, while not losing their small-business status. To discuss that and more, John Shoraka, SBA's Associate Administrator of Government Contracting and Business Development, joined Emily Kopp on the Federal Drive.
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The Federal Headlines is a daily compilation of the stories you hear discussed on Federal News Radio each day. It is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com readers more information about the stories heard on the radio. In today's news, Federal employees will share a little bit of the spotlight when President Barack Obama gives his State of the Union address tonight, Reverse auction host FedBid is splitting into two separate organizations and A California lawmaker wants to make cuts to the Defense civilian workforce.
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Two Justice Department prosecutors were briefly suspended for withholding evidence during the 2008 corruption trial of then-Sen. Ted Stevens. Now they've won their appeals over a technicality in how Justice handled their case. According to the Merit System Protection Board, Justice violated its own procedures in punishing the duo. Lynne Bernabei, a partner at the law firm Bernabei and Watchel, joined Tom Temin on the Federal Drive with more on the case.
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With the help of higher resolution modeling systems, less disruption to daily life and the economy occurred than otherwise might have when hurricane Arthur made landfall last year. That's thanks to a highly accurate landfall prediction made possible by supercomputers. This month, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration begins the next phase of a $44.5 million upgrade to its supercomputers. Dr. Louis Uccellini is director of the National Weather Service at NOAA. He joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to explain the strategy behind NOAA's newest upgrade.
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It's a chief technology officer's job to see the big picture, recognize trends, assess threats and anticipate where it's all heading. Mark Papermaster is chief technology officer and senior vice president at computer chip designer AMD. He spoke alongside Customs and Border Protection CTO Wolf Tombe at the government conference at the Consumer Electronics Show. He joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to explain how a CTO's job can vary in the private sector.
Monday federal headlines - January 19, 2015
The Federal Headlines is a daily compilation of the stories you hear discussed on Federal News Radio each day. It is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com readers more information about the stories heard on the radio. In today's news, the State Department gives agencies two weeks to comment on the hotly debated Keystone XL pipeline, the Air Force approves a plan to expand a bomber training area over the northern Plains and the federal government will no longer be able to accept assets seized by state and local law enforcement agencies.
Dr. Stephen Cozza, Uniformed Services University
When someone dies, those left behind each grieve in their own way. Now for the first time a large-scale study is underway to understand the impact that the death of a service member has on his or her family. Dr. Stephen Cozza is Professor of Psychiatry and the Associate Director of the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress at the Uniformed Services University. He joined Tom Temin on the Federal Drive to talk about the National Military Bereavement Study.
Alan Raul, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP
No enterprise is safe from cyber attacks these days. Federal agencies, critical infrastructure operators, even movie makers. But today, digital pirates have less to fear from the United States than did the Barbary Coast pirates of the 18th century. Alan Raul is a partner at the law firm Sidley Austin and former vice chairman of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. He joined Tom Temin on the Federal Drive to explain.
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After nearly three years on the job, Dan Tangherlini announced yesterday that he will be stepping down as administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA). His last day is Feb. 13. The agency today, however, is very different from the one he took over in 2012. Rich Buetel, a longtime Hill staff member and an IT acquisition expert, joined Tom Temin on the Federal Drive with more on those changes, as well as what might be next for GSA.
Friday federal headlines - January 16, 2015
The Federal Headlines is a daily compilation of the stories you hear discussed on Federal News Radio each day. It is designed to give FederalNewsRadio.com readers more information about the stories heard on the radio. In today's news, President Barack Obama hosts British Prime Minister David Cameron at the White House today to talk about cybersecurity, the Army opens up its Ranger School to women for the first time and contractor at the center of a Navy bribery scandal pleads guilty.
Julia Ziegler, Web Manager, Federal News Radio
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) introduced a bill this week that could have a significant impact on government employees. Instead of the usual, and sometimes forgotten, 1 percent pay increase, Connolly's bill proposes a 3.8 percent pay raise. The question now is will it ever pass? Soon after, federal employees began to speak out about the bill. Web Manager Julia Ziegler joined Tom Temin on the Federal Drive to share some of your comments.
Jason Miller, Executive Editor, Federal News Radio
Steve VanRoekel. Casey Coleman, Todd Park. Bernie Mazer. Simon Szykman. These were just five of the 23 federal chief information officers and other senior IT leaders who left their positions in 2014. Turnover at the CIO position is not uncommon. But the data and analysis of this exodus show a combination of encouraging and disturbing trends. Federal News Radio Executive Editor Jason Miller has been tracking the turnover of CIOs.
Dr. Neil Cheatwood, Senior Engineer, NASA Langley
NASA is aiming to send humans deeper into space than ever before. Maybe to an asteroid, maybe to Mars. The mission presents a whole new set of technical challenges. Engineers are hopeful that an inflatable heat shield, shaped like a stack of doughnuts, will be the key to landing a large, manned spacecraft on Mars. Dr. Neil Cheatwood is NASA Langley's Senior Engineer for Advanced Planetary Entry, Descent and Landing Systems. He joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss how the heat shield will hopefully kick off the next age of space travel.


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The 1998 wildfires in Central Florida: Volusia County's own Armageddon.
The wildfires that torched vast areas of Florida during June and early July of 1998 were one of the greatest environmental disasters ever to strike the Sunshine State. Only massive Category 4 or Category 5 hurricanes (such as Hurricane Andrew in 1992) have caused as much economic and environmental damage. For a one-month period, while the fires burned largely out of control, a heavy blanket of smoke and smog engulfed huge areas of the state. Particularly hard hit were the communities along the 1-95 corridor between Cocoa Beach and St. Augustine. At the center of the disaster were the eastern cities and towns of Volusia County. As the fires intensified in June, thick smoke obscured the sun, even in the middle of the day. People with pre-existing lung and heart conditions, including young children with asthma, found it increasingly difficult to breathe. At first requiring the services primarily of firefighters, public works personnel, and the police, this disaster suddenly became a public health threat that summoned the expertise of medical and environmental health staff. As the fires intensified, so did the role played by the Volusia County environmental health staff.
Volusla County's Own Armageddon - A Time Line of Events
While movie patrons enjoyed the opening of the movie Armageddon in theaters everywhere, a Volusia County theater was evacuated, and patrons got to experience first hand east central Florida's own version of Armageddon - wildfires.
The central Florida wildfires of 1998 began in the first week of June with the Flagler Estates fire in south St. John's County. The fires then spread to Brevard, Flagler, Putnum, Seminole, Orange, and Volusia counties, where they were battled for the next month. East central Florida was experiencing drought conditions, and the danger level for fire was high. Lightning strikes started most of the fires, but some fires were determined to have been set by arsonists.
On June 14, 1998, in the second week of the fires, Agriculture Commissioner Bob Crawford ordered Florida's Division of Forestry to go to a Readiness Level 4 (second most serious level). The weather conditions were not improving, and the potential for the fires to spread was increasing. At this point, 54 homes had burned in the wildfires. Five hundred firefighters and support personnel were involved in containing the fires. The fight was now being conducted from above with three fixed-wing, single-engine air tankers and three helicopters.
On Friday June 19, lightning sparked fires that forced the closing of parts of 1-95, a main north-south transportation route.
On Saturday June 20, 35 more wildfires broke out and forced the closing of U.S. 92, a main east-west transportation mute. Aircraft fighting the fires from above had to stop operating out of the DeLand airport because of smoke blowing into the area.
During the week of June 21, 10 active fires were battled in Volusia County. On Sunday, 18,000 acres were burned or burning. Between 200 and 300 homes were threatened. None of the major fires were under control.
On Monday June 22, 30,000 acres of land were burned or burning, and 350 to 400 homes were threatened. Voluntary evacuations were initiated for homes in the Plantation Pines area of Ormond Beach. One hundred firefighters from throughout the state were expected to arrive to help local firefighters. The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) declared Flagler, St. John's, and Volusia Counties eligible for fire fighting aid. The health department received many phone calls from individuals complaining of respiratory-related problems caused by heavy smoke. After consultations with area emergency rooms, the health department issued a public health alert: Individuals with pre-existing lung or heart conditions should avoid the outdoor air in the vicinity of the fires. At that time, fires were burning in the center of Volusia County on a 40-mile front. More fires were burning north through Flagler County (35 miles) and south into Brevard County to the City of Titusville (20 miles), so the warning affected a large population. As long as heavy smoke remained in central Florida (another two to three weeks), the alert was in effect.
By Tuesday June 23, so many fires were burning that it was impossible to successfully initiate attacks on all of them. Also, the fires were beginning to converge. One fire covered more than 20,000 acres. Operations concentrated on saving structures. Because fires had broken out everywhere in Florida, resources were spread thin. Competition for personnel and equipment was a factor. The Volusia County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) reported that 22 fires were being fought in Volusia County. Forty-seven firefighters from other parts of Florida arrived to help combat the blazes. As field conditions changed, priorities shifted from protecting property to protecting life.
Seven active fires were being fought in Volusia County on Wednesday June 24. Fifty thousand acres were burned or burning. Some of the fires threatened the Daytona Beach well fields, and 774 homes were threatened. So far no homes had been destroyed in Volusia County.
On Thursday June 25, the number of fires increased to 64. Approximately 60,000 acres in Volusia County were burned or burning. Mutual aid began to arrive from throughout the United States. A D6 bulldozer, a transport tractor, a service truck, two 2-ton trucks, and eight humvees were on the scene from the Florida Department of Transportation, the State Fire Marshall's Office, and the Florida National Guard. Governor Lawton Chiles banned the sale and possession of fireworks statewide.
Friday June 26 brought some relief in the form of rain. With that rain, however, came thunderstorms and multiple lightning strikes. In Volusia County, more than 70,000 acres were burned or burning. Fire services reported that the over-all situation was somewhat stabilized. The Plantation Pines subdivision was successfully defended.
Saturday June 27 found several agencies beginning mop-up operations. All fires were reported contained within fire lines, but 80,000 acres were burned or burning. Although the fires appeared to be under control, fire breakout was still possible if wind and weather conditions changed.
On Sunday June 28, residents faced a new week with the hope that life could return to normal. All fires were reported under control. All areas had been cleared, and evacuated residents were allowed to return to their homes. The Feds arrived with their Federal Incident Command (Blue Team) consisting of five "hot shot" teams. They brought with them a Type 1 helicopter, two Type 2 helicopters, and one tactical aerial-reconnaissance aircraft. The Salvation Army planned to feed all field workers.
On Monday June 29, fire officials called for the voluntary evacuation of approximately 200 homes in the Lake Harney Woods area because a wildfire had flared up out of Brevard County. Vice President Al Gore visited the area and announced that FEMA had approved $35 million in fire suppression grants for Florida. The fire station on Tiger Bay Road was a "Hall of Heroes," according to Vice President Gore.
Officials met on Tuesday June 30 to discuss concerns about traffic connected with the upcoming NASCAR race. Because of smoke, which was everywhere, visibility was poor. The cost of fighting the fires was estimated at $155,000 per day, excluding statewide mutual aid and additional expenditures from municipalities. The federal government declared Volusia County a disaster area. At that point, over 100,000 acres (156 square miles) had burned in Volusia and Flagler counties.
On Wednesday July 1, more fires broke out as increasing winds picked up embers from old fires and started new ones. A Flagler County fire had entered Volusia County and had necessitated the evacuation of about 20,000 people. Ormond Beach was threatened, and all roads into the city were closed except A1A. Approximately one-third of the city was forced to evacuate; 15,000 people were affected. Some residents who were trapped by fire and had no other means of escape were evacuated in the county sheriff's helicopter. For those who could go home from work, the drive was surreal. The sky was painted with an eerie orange-hued glow. Smoke permeated everything, affecting visibility and health. Stories were heard of citizens waking from a sound sleep choking because of smoke in their homes. Ten areas in the cities of Daytona and Ormond Beach were under mandatory evacuation orders. The Emory L. Bennett Veterans Nursing Home was in the line of the sweeping fires and had to evacuate 300 patients. By 11 p.m., 1-95 was closed from Jacksonville to Titusville, a distance of 135 miles.
By Thursday July 2, fires had forced the evacuation of 40,000 people. Winds at speeds of 20 miles per hour were blowing embers half a mile in front of the main fire line. The fires in Daytona Beach traveled 10 miles in four hours. The first-ever nighttime Pepsi 400 NASCAR race - which was sold out - was postponed until October 17, 1998. It was the first time a 400 race had been postponed for any reason since NASCAR had started racing in 1959.
On Friday July 3, the high winds continued, threatening the communities of Bunnell, Palm Coast, and Ormond Beach. The fires had now consumed 120,000 acres. Volusia County had lost only 12 homes (10 manufactured) and four businesses. Flagler County, not as fortunate, had lost 40 homes. All of Flagler County was under a mandatory evacuation order. Officials feared that the major fires in northern Palm Coast, north of Bunnell and south of Bunnell, would merge to create an unstoppable firewall marching east towards the coast.
Saturday July 4 was not a day of celebrations. All firework displays were canceled. Weather conditions had eased: The winds were subsiding, and rain was predicted. The wildfires were brought under control. A well water advisory was issued for residents on wells who had lost power. July 4 also was the day we had no bandanas - that's right, bandanas. Firefighters had put in a request for bandanas to cover their faces to ease the effects of smoke. The media heard about the request and put out an appeal for donations. The only problem was that they said bananas, not bandanas. Firefighters were inundated with bananas. It is a funny story, but it showcases the generosity of citizens and business communities, as well as the importance of clear, verified public-service communication. We thank all the people throughout the United States who generously made donations. The response was overwhelming and we are grateful, most especially to the firefighters themselves.
Sunday July 5 began a new week with renewed hope. Light rains were predicted, which would increase humidity, which, in turn, would decrease the chance of flare-ups. People were allowed to return to their homes. In Volusia County, 121,000 acres had burned.
On Monday July 6, the mandatory evacuation order was lifted in Flagler County. Florida Emergency Management, of the Florida Division of Forestry, released its Situation Report Number 41. In the state of Florida, 474,462 acres had burned. All 67 counties had been affected. More than 301 homes had been destroyed and more than 33 businesses. A press release addressed the safety both of food and of drinking-water supplies for residents returning to homes from which they had evacuated. The press release cautioned the public about food and water contamination that might have occurred as a result of extended electrical-power outages. Environmental health staff answered many phone calls about food hygiene issues.
By Tuesday July 7, the fires had been contained. Mop-up operations were beginning. Volusia County released preliminary financial-loss figures: $1.9 million to commercial and residential structures, approximately $60 to $70 million in timber. All roads were now open, and no areas were under evacuation notice. Volunteers and donated supplies were no longer needed for firefighting efforts in Volusia County
On Wednesday July 8, Flagler County released its financial-loss estimates. Fifty-one homes had been destroyed, and 175 had been damaged. The total cost for replacement and repair was $6.3 million.
On Thursday July 9, President Bill Clinton arrived to thank the firefighters who had come from all parts of the United States to battle the fires. Referring to the movie mentioned at the beginning of this article, he said, "It's important that every American know that the real American heroes are not up in space fighting asteroids, but in Florida, fighting fires."
On Monday July 13, the Volusia County emergency operations staff were calculating the cost of the wildfires and thinking about ways to prevent them from happening again. Volusia County was now in recovery and mitigation, the final phase of the wildfire battle. Out-of-town firefighters had been demobilized and sent home with our gratitude. Volusia fire crews were back on normal rotation.
The Volusia County EOC returned to Level 2 readiness on Tuesday July 14. Level 2 involves being alert and monitoring - that is, a return to normal operations. At that time of year, the EOC is normally on alert for hurricanes.
Environmental Health Response
On June 20, 1998, the Volusia County EOC summoned staff from the health department to the command center. Environmental health staff are on the EOC emergency-response call-down list. Usually, a call is initiated because of a hurricane, tropical storm, or tornado. This time the call from the EOC operator was different: "Lightning started at least 100 wildfires last night, the fires are burning out of control, and the county has activated the EOC. We need someone here to represent ESF 8 [emergency support function for health and medical]." Within an hour, an environmental manager from the health department entered the white bunker that served as the command center for Volusia County's disaster response. An orange light glowed in the hazy gray sky, and large particles of ash fell from the clouds like snow - evidence that the fires were nearby A few minutes after he took his seat in the energized "war room," the environmental manager was joined by the director of the health department for the first of many fire status briefings. The news was not good. At least 35 huge fires were burning, some within 2 miles of the EOC. The previous three months had produced record heat and little rain; throughout the county, forests were ready to ignite like tinderboxes. Deputy Fire Chief Jim Mauney said, "People, it's dangerous out there. The conditions are twice as bad as they were on Black Friday in 1985 when we had over 130 homes burn in Flagler County Be prepared to spend a lot of time here over the next several weeks." His words proved to be prophetic; conditions in Volusia and Flagler continued to deteriorate. Environmental Health staff worked side by side with firefighters, nurses, and law enforcement personnel at the EOC and performed numerous community assessments before the smoke finally cleared four weeks later. Environmental health issues included the following main areas of concern:
* health issues for people with chronic lung or heart problems related to high levels of smoke in the air (an epidemiological surveillance study was conducted to determine if the extreme amount of smoke in the air caused a significant increase in the number of individuals who were treated in emergency rooms or admitted to the hospital for selected lung, heart, or upper respiratory problems);
* food safety issues at mass feeding sites for firefighters and evacuees;
* health and safety concerns at evacuee shelters;
* sanitary status of potable drinking-water systems and bottled-water supplies; and
* mosquito control after the fires.
Air Pollution Issues
The effects of the smoke on individuals who had pre-existing lung or heart conditions significantly increased emergency room visits over the number of visits made during the same time frame in 1997. A surveillance study conducted by Regional Epidemiologist Zuber D. Mulla, Volusia County Health Department Director Bonita Sorensen, M.D., and Volusia County Epidemiology Program Nurse Marie Fuss, R.N., indicated that certain respiratory-illness symptoms increased during this time frame. Table 1 presents the frequencies with which seven conditions occurred in 1997 and 1998. The comparison indicates that these conditions may have been aggravated in 1998 by excess smoke in the air.
Drinking Water
Environmental health staff conducted field surveys and obtained samples from the water supplies in the areas affected by fires. Fortunately, none of the major utilities lost pressure in their distribution systems, despite the increase in demand associated with firefighting activities. Power outages did affect some smaller water utilities and numerous private wells. A "boil water" notice was issued to affected areas in Ormond Beach and Flagler County Bottled water was supplied to residents and firefighters in those areas until the wells had been disinfected, properly flushed, and cleared through bacteriological analysis.
Food Safety Issues
The mass feeding of over 1,300 firefighters, as well as of the thousands of people forced to evacuate their homes in Volusia and Flagler Counties, posed a special concern for environmental health staff. Most food service operations were set up in previously approved kitchens located at the Daytona Speedway, the Ocean Center, Hooligans Pub (a local eatery), and the Salvation Army. In addition, FEMA brought in temporary mobile kitchens under contract and set them up at major staging areas such as the Flagler and Volusia County fairgrounds. Finally the American Red Cross brought in at least six mobile food vans to deliver hot and cold meals to the "front lines." In both counties, environmental health staff conducted inspections at all known food preparation and feeding areas. Problems included use of a nonpotable water supply and outside storage of packaged foods at the Flagler fairgrounds, flies at the Volusia fairgrounds, and, at several locations, foods stored slightly above the maximum temperature requirement of 41 [degrees] F The food managers quickly corrected the violations.
Health and Safety Issues at Shelters
Evacuees and firefighters were sheltered in permanent buildings at schools, churches, and the fairgrounds. The American Red Cross, health department nurses, and hundreds of volunteers staffed these shelters and cared for people with special needs. An outpouring of community donations ensured that the shelter residents received cots, blankets, nonperishable foods, and drinks. Hot and cold meals were prepared and delivered to the shelters by the Salvation Army All the shelters had existing sanitary facilities, and some set up portable facilities to augment the number of toilets. Environmental health staff inspected the food service at some of the shelters and would have responded to public health complaints had there been any.
Mosquito Control
Firebreaks were one of the most important fire control measures employed by the firefighters. Bulldozers and other heavy equipment cut large paths through woods and wet-lands, removing brush and trees from the path of a wildfire in an attempt to deny it the fuel it would need to continue in a particular direction. Most of these firebreaks were cut around subdivisions or along major roads for the purpose of saving personal property. This strategy was very effective in stopping the fires, but unfortunately created 70 miles of deep ruts that held water once the typical summer rains returned. Deep, water-filled ruts provided an ideal breeding location for woodland floodwater mosquitoes. According to Volusia County Mosquito Control, record numbers of these mosquitoes emerged in August and September to terrorize the same people who, just two months previously, had been terrorized by the wildfires. The same mosquito control personnel who had spent hundreds of hours in June and July assisting the firefighters in cutting firebreaks now used their heavy equipment to eliminate as many of the ruts as possible. At times, the task seemed overwhelming: As they worked, large logging trucks were using the firebreaks to access salvage wood from the burnt areas and were creating new breeding areas every day. Fortunately, from a public health standpoint, the mosquito species that had been breeding in the muddy ruts were not major vectors of disease. Environmental health staff continued, however, to monitor these areas for encephalitis.
Acknowledgements: We wish to recognize Cindy Finney, Volusia County Web Administrator for the information provided by the excellent website <http://www.volusia.org/>. We also acknowledge Anita Cholmondeley, Flagler County Environmental Health Director for the information provided in Flagler County's after action fire report.
Corresponding Author: Jack R. Towle, R.S., M.PA., Environmental Manager, State of Florida, Volusia County, Environmental Health Laboratory, 1250 Indian Lake Rd., Daytona Beach, FL 32124-1038.
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The Football Ferns have all-but qualified for the 2012 Olympic Games after an 8-0 obliteration of Papua New Guinea.
The one-sided first leg of a do-or-die qualifier means it would take a miracle to stop the national women's team joining the Oly-Whites in London.
Tony Readings' ferns were ahead as early as the sixth minute in Whangarei when Abby Erceg laid on a simple tap-in for Hannah Wilkinson.
By half-time the ferns were already in full control of the match, and the playoff, 4-0 up with Rebecca Smith, Sarah Gregorius and Amber Hearn piling in goals.
Hearn's effort was particularly impressive, smashing home from over 22 metres.
Just after the hour-mark Readings completed a raft of three substitutions as his side cruised to victory.
And it took one of those changes, Rosie White, less than two minutes to extend the lead.
Ria Percival added a sixth in the 70th minute with the rout completed in the final two minutes of the match.
A minute from the end White added her second and in injury time, Hearn also added a second after White's initial shot was parried by PNG goalkeeper Linda Bunaga.
The return leg will be played in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, on Wednesday with the winner advancing to the Games.
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Humana joins partnership to promote NPS Centennial
App reminds us to do the little things that make us healthier
Can You Put a Little Palo Alto Into an Insurer in Louisville?
Wall Street Journal, by Tom Loftus
Insurance giant Humana Inc., whose earnings are under pressure from rising medical costs, has a prescription it hopes will bring it relief: helping its 13.8 million members improve their own health. That isn't easy, given that people aren't likely to stop smoking, eat better or get more exercise simply because a big company says they should. Humana is tackling these tough behavioral issues by reaching out to its customers where many of them more or less live—on their mobile phones.
Insurers take first steps to change how doctors, hospitals are paid
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, by Guy Boulton
A nationwide initiative to make the fragmented and costly health care system more efficient could affect the more than 340,000 people in Wisconsin enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans.
Humana CEO Bruce Broussard on technology, value-based pay and Medicare Advantage
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Humana CEO Bruce Broussard says Medicare Advantage and the individual plans sold on the Affordable Care Act's insurance exchanges reflect a path the healthcare industry should be on: one that increasingly spurs competition and rewards quality and efficiency
Health insurance company Humana aims to make Tampa Bay healthier by 2020
Tampa Bay Times, by Rachel Crosby
The bay area is depressed and diabetic, and a national health insurance company wants to change that.
7 Reasons Why It's Time to Evaluate the Company Health Care Plan
Inc., by Rhett Power
Eighty-six percent of executives say improving employee health is their top reason for implementing a workplace wellness program.
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Humana Named Top National Commercial Payer in athenahealth PayerView® Rankings for Fourth Year in a Row
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Humana Dallas Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon and 5K: Festival of fun, better health
Talk about a half marathon and most people will picture elite athletes, some of whom could be professionals or Olympic-caliber. And some of the 12,000 participants in the March 22 Humana Dallas Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon would fit that category, but there were also those running their first race, those running for charity, and those who had suffered a stroke or lost a limb.
Humana Communities Benefit grant recipient featured at BCCCC Film Festival
Humana's video about Starting Right, Now, a Humana Communities Benefit grant recipient, is featured in the 2015 Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship (BCCCC) Film Festival. The center's annual Film Festival showcases corporate citizenship videos and asks the public to vote for their favorite.
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Anchorage, Alaska's largest city and main transport hub, lies on the Cook Inlet, named for English naval explorer Captain James Cook, and is overlooked by the 10,000ft peaks of the Chugach Mountains. First settled by Russian fur-trappers, Anchorage was established in the early years of the 20th century as a tented city for workers building the Alaskan Railroad, The discovery of oil at Prudhoe Bay later in the century led to the building of the Trans-Alaska pipeline and enormous growth.
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Hi instead of adding preety coloring to dashboard WHY DON-T YOU M'MR' PUT some COVERS on ebookd might sell better AS U NO. Ave a look at Lulu ebook Pub might give you a clue
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I happened to stumble across this paper while doing some research, and I went ahead and purchased it. After having read it, I noted a number of issues.
The first was the lack of continuity which at times was disjointed in the flow. The pages were not numbered and I actually thought perhaps I had gotten the pages mixed up (I had not).
A number of details stated were erroneous.
The first Martin serial number for the Dutch planes was not 665, but 664 (Glenn L Martin Museum)
The aircraft identified with Martin serial number 717 was not Dutch, but belonged to the Argentinean Navy ("Martin 139WAN" by Padin)
The 139 was purchased for use in the Dutch Indies due to their range not for the defense of Holland, and the planes were not delivered to the PTO when Germany overran the Netherlands in May 1940 as the aircraft had already been delivered to the PTO before Germany invaded, in most cases by years.
The claim that the Japanese Destroyer Shinonome was sunk by the Martins has been highly debated and evidence points more towards Dornier flying boats as having sunk her.
The author also does not list any sources for the information presented. I am not saying it's not true, but I have never come across any information stating Anthony Fokker wanted to acquire a license to build the Martin 146 in 1936.
I can list another 20+, the list goes on and on.
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Direct Relief's staff in Haiti has received a 53-pallet shipment of medical aid, valued at more than $2.9 million (wholesale), and is processing it into smaller deliveries for various partners as needed. Navigating complicated logistics, the team in Haiti is working to ensure that healthcare providers are getting the medical supplies and materials they need to care for people affected […]Read more →
As the situation evolves since the 8.8-magnitude earthquake, Direct Relief International has been in close contact with several partner organizations to offer assistance. Those organizations include a range of governmental and nongovernmental agencies responding to the emergency, in which 708 people have been killed and more than 2 million have been left homeless: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), a regional office […]Read more →
Brett Williams, director of emergency response, reports from Haiti about a recent delivery for a health facility at Petionville Country Club, which has become home to 70,000 displaced people. The Petionville Country Club, with a pool and a clubhouse, was a nice place for wealthy Haitians to hang out before the earthquake. The earthquake destroyed such large sections of the […]Read more →
Direct Relief has sent more than $3.4 million (wholesale) in medical material aid to Haiti this week. Hôpital Albert Schweitzer (HAS) is receiving more than $510,000 of medical aid it has specifically requested to help care for Haitians affected by the earthquake. Materials include wheelchairs, braces, antibiotics, and surgical supplies, among others. The hospital in Deschapelles, north of Port-au-Prince, has […]Read more →


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- A User Maryborough, Australia
- B Past Owner Churchlands, Australia
Wringer - Challenge No. 12 Reg. No: HT 19231
- Summary:
- Metal wringer.
Used and owned by Bill Boyd in the 1950s.
The William Boyd Childhood Collection includes most of the childhood possessions of William (Bill) Boyd, who was born in 1947 and raised in the Victorian town of Maryborough. Kept by Lillian Boyd (Bill's mother) for decades, upon her death the Collection was donated by Bill to the former Museum of Childhood at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia. When the Museum of Childhood closed it was transferred to Museum Victoria.
- Description:
- Wringer, wooden body and rollers with metal clamps to attach to table/laundry trough. Metal handle with wooden grip. CHALLENGE No.12
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Edith Cowan University Museum of Childhood, 2008
|380 mm (Height), 370 mm (Width)
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|William Boyd Childhood Collection, Childhood & Youth Collection, Domestic & Community Life Collection
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|Laundering - Washing
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|Past Owner:
|Edith Cowan University Museum of Childhood, Churchlands, Western Australia, Australia, 1992-2008
|Mr William Boyd, Maryborough, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950s
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In a run of brilliance and style, Remi Thirion claims his first World Cup downhill victory out from under seasoned competitors like Gee Atherton and Sam Hill at Andorra. Regarded as one of the most aggressive tracks on the World Cup downhill circuit, the Andorran course was steep, unrelenting and willing to dish out harsh penalties for riders who made mistakes. Rachel Atherton retained her undefeated streak in the Elite Women's category while Mike Jones took top honors in the Junior Men's class.
Travel across the globe to the small nation of Andorra through the lenses of Sven Martin, Duncan Philpott, Joe Bowman and Lee Trumpore as the 2013 World Cup downhill season unfolds.
Andorra World Cup Downhill Results
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I feel like everyone talking like the data acquisition stuff won the race is taking away from Remi's badass riding. I'd say the main reason he won was because of the gnarly lines he chose and stomped in his run.
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WOW. I kinda felt like a doucher when I saw the final results.
Thought all that computer gizmo stuff on Thirion's bike was a dumb move for practice. Just seems like having a 5-lb heavier bike in practice wouldn't really lay a good foundation for qualis or finals.
Guess not.....
Not even sure what the machinery data was used for, but it worked. Might see more a that in the near future.
Go Hill, and i'm sure Gwin will have his day at least once by the end of the season....
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Rémi rode 5 runs in practice with the data acquisition system.
BOS made important changes on the void shock, they augmented the volume of the air chamber(s?).
You can see the prototype of the shock on this video:http://www.zapiks.fr/bos-a-vallnord-telemetrie-su.html
But Rémi is an amazing rider, with an gnarly style! I guess we will see again on top of a podium.
Hope to see Cam Cole on a bike pretty soon.
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This round fired me right up. Killer shooting from everyone. I was wicked pumped to see that classic Flipper shot of Gee! Yeeew!
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I've to sya that the pictures of you, Vital's photographers, are really on the top of the stock.


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Rosalie Cooke, writing in Art You Wear, (scroll down) covers the current exhibition at the Goldstein Museum of Design, Expressions of Stability and Change: Ethnic Dress and Folk Costume. "Garment ensembles from Bhutan, India, Afghanistan, China, Somalia, Cameroon, Egypt, Norway, Portugal, Laos, Mexico, Guatemala, and other countries to illustrate how traditional costume is used as a form of cultural expression and unification." The exhibition runs through June 14, 2009.
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SmartWool makes the best socks, end of story.
These are super cute and the detail put into them make them an adorable and incredibly comfy pair of socks.
Unlike some other SmartWool socks, I would definitely not use these for any outdoor activities. They don't have any special reinforcements or padding, so they'll wear down faster.
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The country's first-ever hybrid bus service will be piloted in Makati City, according to Green Frog Transport Corp., the company that bagged the franchise for the transport line last week.
Green Frog said the buses will ply the route from Buendia (Tramo/LRT Taft) to Kalayaan (C5), which are considered among the busiest in the city's central business district, cutting through other major roads
like South Superhighway; Chino Roces, Ayala and Makati Avenues; Paseo de Roxas and Edsa.
Green Frog said the buses are parallel electric hybrids or the type simultaneously powered by an electric motor and a Euro 3 diesel motor.
Their hybrid system is made in the United States by one of the largest parts suppliers in the world, the brakes are German-made while the lithium ion batteries are from Japan, the company said.
The low-emission buses will use tap payment cards and are also fitted with closed-circuit television cameras (CCTVs) to monitor activity in vehicle from six viewpoints.
High-powered air conditioners will maintain the temperature at a comfortable 22 degrees Centigrade, while the vehicles' movements will be monitored through a global positioning system.
There will be "color-coded seats" for the elderly, pregnant women and people with disabilities; space for luggage and shopping bags; and low floors for easy entry and exit.
The route will have 17 bus stops in each direction. The service will start with two buses but 13 units will be added within six months, Green Frog added.
There are also plans to open two more hybrid bus routes in Makati within the next 12 months.
"We are also working at securing approvals to operate hybrid buses in the neighboring cities of Mandaluyong and Pasay," said Green Frog Transport managing director Philip Apostol.
"It is our goal to provide Filipinos with environmentally friendly, comfortable, secure and reliable mass transportation concomitantly decreasing pollution levels and making our cities sustainable," Apostol added. Riza T. Olchondra
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Celebration of the Arts began in 1972 and is a 13 day festival of the arts. In its 42nd year, Celebration has grown to represent one of the largest juried sacred art shows in the country. It features artists from throughout the region in a variety of mediums including oils, acrylic, watercolor, sculpture, fiber, photography, and more. During the 13 day festival there are many individual events including concerts, drama, and art activities.
January 30-31, 2015 - Artwork received from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
February 2, 2015 - Notification Cards Mailed
February 6, 2015 - Artists' Reception from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, open to the public
February 7 - 17, 2015 - Show open to the public from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
February 8, 2015 - Gallery Walk from 9:30 - 10:30 am
February 11, 2015 - Gallery Walk from 12:00 - 1:00 pm
February 18, 2015 - Show open to the public from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
February 18, 2015 - Off the Wall Party from 4:00 - 7:00 pm
February 18, 2015 - Ash Wednesday Service at 7:00 pm
Edee Joppich
For five decades, Edee Joppich has shared her gifts with others through her paintings, teaching, jurying, and mentoring aspiring artists of all ages. Jurying exhibits (over 190 to date) is a challenge Edee loves. In 1980, Joppich's Bay Street Gallery opened in Northport Michigan, showing many of Michigan´s finest artists. Edee continues to serve as curator, director and Artist in Residence of the gallery, welcoming visitors from the U.S. and from countries around the world. She received a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from Marygrove College in Detroit, followed by graduate studies at Wayne State University in Detroit. Edee has received many awards and honors including a fellowship in the International Society of Experimental Artists, a Signature membership in the National Collage Society, an Artist in Residency from the city of Farmington Hills, Michigan, and was named a Distinguished Alumni of Marygrove College. She has received awards in exhibits nationwide. Visit her website at www.edeejoppich.com for more information.
February, 2015
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• The 2015 Awards have been selected. Click here >>
• The 2015 Artists have been selected. Click here >>
• The 2015 Special Series Flyer has been mailed and is available online. Click here >>
November, 2014
• The 2015 Entry Form has been mailed and is available online. Click here >>
• The 2015 Juror has been selected.
• Celebration of the Arts: Fall Preview Exhibit With the goal of bringing community awareness to our annual Celebration of the Arts show, select artist participants were invited to exhibit in a Fall Preview show. Held concurrently with ArtPrize, the show is open to the public during regular church hours.
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If you would like to be added to our mailing list for Celebration, please submit the "Join The Mailing List" form below or contact Ruth Strohmer, Mailing Coordinator
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Artists´ Reception — Open to the Public
• Friday, February 6 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm in Wesley Hall
Presentation of awards, jazz, and special desserts!
Celebration Sunday Worship
• Sunday, February 8 at 9:15 and 11:00 am
Rev. Neil Davis, Senior Pastor of Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield, Michigan will be our guest preacher. Our music will feature the captivating style of Edye Evans Hyde, popular local jazz vocalist.
Gallery Walk-Through Celebration of the Arts
• Sunday, February 8 from 9:30 - 10:30 am
• Wednesday, February 11 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm
All adults are invited to experience this year´s show through the special insight of Nancy Clouse, artist and retired faculty member from Grand Rapids Community College.
"Scenes from a Gallery" — Organ Concert featuring Eric Strand
• Sunday, February 8 at 3:00 pm
Eric Strand, Director of Music and Arts, and guest musicians will present a concert on First Church´s restored four manual, 68 Rank Möller /Buck pipe organ. Featured on the program is a suite by Craig Phillips titled "Scenes from a Gallery" for violin, flute and organ inspired by particular paintings and sculpture that will be projected during the performance.
"A Taste of Celebration"
• Saturday, February 14 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Stroll the gallery and sample from tasting tables. Make this your first stop on a romantic Valentine´s Day evening. Phil Pletcher will provide romantic piano stylings. Suggested donation: $3.00 per person.
Celebration Sunday Worship
• Sunday, February 15 at 9:15 and 11:00 am
Join us for worship on the last Sunday after the Epiphany for a dynamic worship service featuring a dixieland band presenting jazz music in the New Orleans tradition of Mardi gras.
The Calvin College Gospel Choir in Concert
• Sunday, February 15 at 3:00 pm
The Calvin College Gospel Choir is "not just" a choir; it´s a worship experience. This enthusiastic, engaging, and upbeat inspirational ensemble has been labeled the most diverse musical ensemble on campus. Representing Calvin College and its varied worship styles, the Gospel Choir is a ministry that strives to proclaim the word of God in song. Join us for a joyous and uplifting time of praise and worship!
We look forward to having you with us!
Oils, acrylics, watercolors, prints, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, textiles, collage, photography, multi-media, etc.
$20.00 for the first entry, $10.00 for the second entry. Entries are limited to two pieces per person. Make checks payable to: First United Methodist Church (FUMC) Arts Council.
1. Work should express a religious or spiritual quality. A note of
explanation may be attached for the juror´s use.
2. All works must be dry and ready for presentation.
3. Two-dimensional work must be framed and ready to hang with proper hangers and wire.
4. No unframed glass will be accepted.
5. Works to be hung must not exceed 5 ft. x 7 ft. and should weigh no more than 30 lbs.
6. No slides of artwork will be accepted.
7. No prints will be accepted. Original artwork only.
Works may be sold. FUMC Arts Council takes no commission. Those works not for sale (NFS) must be so marked.
Entries will be handled with all possible care. FUMC will not be
responsible for loss or damage from any cause whatsoever.
Notification cards will be mailed Monday, February 2.
Entries not selected must be picked up February 4 - 6 between 10 am - 6 pm. Selected entries should be picked up February 19 - 20 between 10 am - 6 pm. All entries must be picked up by the artist or artist representative with the mailed notification card.


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Ohio midfielder Tom Schreiber played the role of hero Saturday at Selby Stadium, scoring five minutes into overtime to give the Machine a thrilling 13-12 win over the visiting Charlotte Hounds.
The battle was as pivotal as it was heart-pounding, moving Ohio into a fourth-place tie in the league standings. The game marked the Machine's second-ever overtime matchup and first overtime win. It was also the first-ever overtime MLL game at Selby Stadium.
The Machine, up 12-11 with less than a minute on the clock, nearly had things wrapped up in regulation … that is until Charlotte's Ryan Young equalized at the last moment — finding the back of the net with just 1.9 seconds to go.
Unfazed, Ohio went back to work in the extra session. The two teams traded empty but exciting possessions until Schreiber sent the fans home happy.
The game was close from start to finish. The Machine's young guns got the team off on the right foot, with midfielder Peter Baum following a Logan Schuss score with his club-record 29th goal of the year. Rookie attackman Derek Maltz followed with his first career goal, the first of what turned out to be four on the day, and Ohio found itself proud owners of a 3-1 lead.
The game came to a screeching halt at that point, with neither team able to crack the scoring column for the next 12 minutes. When the action finally picked back up, the Hounds had all the momentum, scoring four of the next five goals to take a 5-4 lead into halftime.
Machine defenseman Brian Farrell, the leading points-per-game long pole in the league, tied the game with a goal less than a minute into the second half before face-off man Eric O'Brien and Maltz added goals of their own to make it a 7-5 Ohio edge just less than a minute later.
The Hounds clawed back into things with four straight scores, taking a brief one-goal lead, but Schuss evened things at nine with a power play goal with 1:58 left in the third quarter.
Charlotte scored 14 seconds into the final frame, but Maltz equalized with the fourth and final goal of his MLL debut. Schuss added his third of the night to give Ohio an 11-10 lead with 11:28 to play and, after a goal for Ohio and a pair of scores for the Hounds, the game went to overtime tied at 12 before Schreiber's winner.
Maltz finished the day with his four goals while Schuss added three and Farrell had two. Baum and Schreiber each tallied three assists to lead the game.
Machine goalie Brian Phipps picked up the win after making 17 saves on 29 shots on goal. O'Brien went 7-for-13 on face-offs while teammate Bobby Dattilo finished 10-for-16 at the midfield X.
Justin Ward led the Hounds with three goals on the night.
The Machine will stay at home to play the Denver Outlaws on Saturday before heading back out on the road. That game will be broadcast live on the CBS Sports Network.
Tim Moody and theohiomachine.com contributed to this report.


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Bill Hughes has tasted plenty of success at Lake Braddock. In eight years of coaching tennis at the school, his Bruins have piled together enough winning seasons and district titles to make them the undisputed kings of the Patriot Conference. But like a tenured congressman with presidential aspirations, Hughes' boys are no longer content with their place on top of the hill. This year they finally appear ready to do something about it.
The Bruins' top two players from last year are back for more this year, but they're no longer the team's top two players. Senior transfer Jacob Daugherty, who moved to the area from Texas last July, supplanted junior Alex Nesterovich at the No. 1 spot after winning a challenge match 6-4 at practice last weekend. Right behind Nesterovich at the No. 3 spot is Eric Yoo, a five-star freshman who bumped senior Long Huynh from No. 2 to No. 4.
Suddenly the Bruins boast four tennis players who compete year-round, giving them just the boost they needed to go from district power to regional contender.
"You get some good ones and twos, but to have a good three and a good four, that's what's really going to be beneficial for us," Hughes said. "Other teams like Langley have always had that — we could usually compete with one and two, but they would get us at three and four and five because we didn't have that sort of depth. Now I'm looking forward to having that."
Lake Braddock's promise shined in a scrimmage against McLean last Friday. Facing a team that beat them 9-0 in last year's preseason scrimmage, the Bruins put together a 7-2 victory that saw them falter only at No. 5 singles and No. 3 doubles.
While it won't show up on their record, Friday's win served as affirmation that the Bruins could finally hold their own against longstanding Liberty District powers down the line.
"I expected us to win, but I don't think I expected us to win 7-2," Huynh said. "That definitely gives us some perspective of where we are now and how far we need to go in the postseason."
Huynh's willingness to embrace a lineup demotion in his senior year embodies a team that cares more about wins than individual accolades. The returning captain grew used to his position at No. 2 singles and No. 1 doubles alongside Nesterovich last year. Now he's thinking about all the points he'll be able to provide his team from the No. 4 singles slot.
"He's just a real team player. I can't say enough about his attitude," Hughes said. "He's just happy we have all these players. I think he's just confident and comfortable with what he's doing."
Huynh and Nesterovich aren't the only ones dealing with the lineup shuffle. Nick O'Connor has moved back to No. 5, while Scott Belcher, a senior co-captain, currently sits at No. 6.
"When you have a lineup change, it really encourages competitiveness," said O'Connor, a junior. "You can't be content with where you are because you're always trying to push the next person."
Daugherty, a Colgate commit, doesn't carry an intimidating presence, but his mastery of every facet of the game is enough to blow most opponents off the court. His tendency to rule the baseline should combine well with Huynh's preference to play at the net in doubles. Their chemistry got a head start last summer when Daugherty frequented Fairfax Racquet Club, where Huynh works and plays.
Daugherty's arrival will only help the Bruins for one season, but Yoo's presence signals more long-term stability in the years ahead. The No. 4-ranked freshman in the state according to TennisRecruiting.net, Yoo offers a prodigious serve and powerful ground strokes that make him look like anything but a freshman. He should combine nicely with Nesterovich, whose experience and track record might have him alternate with Daugherty at the No. 1 singles slot at times this season.
No matter what spots they hold in the lineup, Lake Braddock's boys will have to maintain a competitive edge through a comparatively easy regular season en route to the rigors of regionals.
"I guess you could say the best competition for us is in our own team, so we like to practice really hard with everyone in our own circle," Huynh said. "Then when we go to play opponents we still play 100 percent no matter what."
If Huynh and company can stay sharp in the next couple months, they could be ready to exorcise their Liberty District (now Conference 6) demons at the 6A North Region tournament. The Bruins have been eliminated by Langley each of the past three years, each time by a score of 5-1.
Something tells Hughes this May will be different.
"This year I feel like we could compete with anybody out there," Hughes said.


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We own 3 'Fabulous' big houses all on the same street and they are all one block from downtown! If this house is booked, check out the other two big vacation rentals that are next door to each other! Go to the VRBO website and enter property#459278 and find the 3000 square foot home built in 2013, and also check out the property next door #371165 built in 2011!
Go to:
vrbo # 371165 and to
vrbo # 479256.
All 3 houses can determine the next reunion, employee retreat, wedding parties, family stay, and more!
Are you planning to eat at Franklins Bar B Que?
It's a skip and a hop from all 3 houses! Maybe you are in charge of finding a place for a girls or guys reunion, a bachelorette or bachelor gathering, wedding, or just vacationing together? This house is beautiful, clean, spacious, and best of all located '1' minute from downtown and 1 minute to the Famous 6th Street, 1.5 miles from the UT Football Stadium and 1 mile from the convention center, 10 minutes from the airport, 3 miles to Zilker Park.
You've heard of LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!...LUXURY! LUXURY! LUXURY!...correct?
Well, this house on 9th Street defines it al! Step into this house and walk on walnut antique floors, high ceilings, and most of the furniture is from Neiman Marcus.
The house was built in 1910. This is why it is located in the heart of Austin, Texas. The neighborhood is recognized as 'Banker's Row' or 'The French Legation Museum area. The French Legation Museum is right across the street!
In the early 1900's all the banks were located right downtown Austin. In fact, just walk across the street and walk to visit our neighbor and tour the Oldest House in Austin, Texas! Built 171 years ago, it sits in side the French Legation Museum grounds.
This is how historic this area is. The bankers lived in this neighborhood and would walk or ride a horse and carriage to work.
The Vacation Rental House has approx.2600-2700 sq. ft. When you walk in the front door, you step in to a beautiful big room. The room measures 41 feet x 21 feet., antique walnut floors, crown molding, 14 foot ceiling and a beautiful chandelier.
The house has a total of 4 bathrooms (3 full and one 1/2 bath). On the first floor, there is a big family room and it has 3 couches, 2 living room chairs, a large dining table to sit 8 to 10. In addition, this big family room flows into a fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar that sits four, plus a tea room with a table that sits another four!
As you head upstairs to the 2nd floor you will find that the stairs are also made of antique walnut wood with a wrought iron rail. Upstairs you will find the master bedroom number 3, bedroom number 4, and in bedroom 5 you have the option to divide the room with two beautiful large book shelfs to provide privacy and it can become room number 6.
Very unique house. Remember, it was built in 1910, but a complete remodel and upstair addition in 2006! Yes, it has 2 big central air-condition units because it does get hot in Texas!
Bedroom 5 and 6 has 24 windows and every other window opens and you can feel the fresh breeze flow right thru (in the fall and spring). From these windows you have a view of downtown, which is a block away, a view of the Capitol of Texas, The Hilton, The Sheraton, The Hilton Garden, The Austonian (tallest building), 360 Condos, Frost Bank Tower, and you can watch the sunset!
Imagine a vacation where you do not have to drive anywhere the entire time you are here. So much is within walking distance or if you choose to ride a $5.00 cab will get you downtown or UBER. The house is 1 minute from downtown and the Famous 6th Street they will come pick you up for a donation.
Keep in mind that this house is on E. 9th Street! Walk to to the night life right on E. 6th Street, Rainy Street, Congress District, 2nd Street District, West 6th District and so many more areas! Check out 'The Eastside District' and you must find time to grab a beer and listen to every type of music that has every been written! Rainey Street is just an 8 minute walk from your vacation rental! Google it! Wells Fargo is 2 blocks, CVS pharmacy is 2 blocks, Gualdalupe Catholic Church is 2 blocks, Wendy's is 2 blocks, Blue Dahlia Resturant is 3 blocks, Angie's Mexican Food is on E. 7th, Sagra (Italina food) is on E. 11th, Franklin Bar B Q is 21/2 blocks, liquor store is 2 blocks on E. 11th, Mijos Mexican restaurant is on E. 11th, walk two blocks from the house and you will be on E. 11th.
Keywords: Bachelor and Bacheloretts stay here! Golfing, Downtown, Big House, Downtown, house, Walk to 6th Street, Convention Center, Rainey St., 6 bedrooms, Up to 16 + more, Large groups, Franklin Bar B Que,
Sunset, Night life, Corporation Stay, Retreats, Team Building, Bar Districts, Bachelor and Bachelorett's stay here, wedding party, F1 Race, SXSW, FUN FUN FEST, ACL, Groom, Bride, Families
My name is Amber Barnett, I am the property manager of all three of the Artale's vacation rentals. I was born and raised in Austin, so I have watched our city grow tremendously over the years. I lived in New York City for 4 years and that was an amazing experience, but there is something special about Austin's laid back lifestyle that brought me home. I love this city and look forward to assisting you with your vacation. Please let me know if you need any suggestions on restaurants, bars, activities, shopping and more!
Amber Barnett purchased this house in 2006
Our 3 vacation homes are located in the heart of Austin. Keep in mind these are big houses and NOT A CONDO! It is rare that you will find big vacation rental houses this close to downtown. This house has a special place in my heart because my bachelorette party was here and I stayed here on my wedding weekend!
The area is known for its eclectic patio bars, authentic taco stands, music, food and abundance of bicycles, East Austin is a hip hodgepodge of culture. This vibrant community is home to many types of people from artists and musicians to business owners.
This house was originally built in 1910 and was the home to the First African American Lawyer in Austin! It is located across from the French Legation Museum, which is where the French settled when arriving in Austin. The view from the second floor is to die for! You can see the whole Austin skyline night or day! The walk to downtown is just minutes away, or head over to East 6th Street and enjoy the eclectic bars and food trailers!
Dennis and I appreciate your review! We both work very hard to exceed every guests expectations. With reviews like yours puts a big smile on our faces kowing
that a clean, comfortable and organized house helped complete your vacation time in our city.
In return thank you and your group for respecting our property, respecting our neighbors and for leaving our home as if no one had been there! :)
Come back to see us anytime! Lillie and Dennis
I have to start off by giving lots of praise to Amber for making the entire rental process easy and free of hiccups. When I was quoting various houses in Austin for the same weekend, she had by far the most consistent and reliably quick responses of everyone, which goes a long way in my book. The house itself was in a great location that pretty much eliminated the need to take taxis anywhere, and with so much to do in the area, walking everywhere is a part of the fun!
Amber was great. The house was exactly as described. Easy walk to many of the famous BBQ locations and 6th Street. House is on the corner of the street so there is a giant front yard and porch to hang out there.
The experience exceeded all expectations! We stayed at the house for three nights for a friend's bachelor party. From the electronic key pad, to the fresh linens, towels, cable televisions, we very quickly felt at home. We had no trouble fitting our 12 guests. Location very convenient to 6th street and lots of good restaurants and bars. Would gladly stay there again.
We stayed at this house just this past weekend for our friend's 40th birthday party. This house was perfect for 12 people to sleep comfortably and also to entertain during the day. It was also a meeting spot for everyone that wasn't staying with us because it was so centrally located. You were walks away from 6th Street and everything that downtown has to offer.
The home was beautiful & stocked with much of what we needed.
We stayed at this lovely centrally located house when in Austin for our son's wedding. The home is extremely well equipped and well appointed. The owners were very responsive when we contacted them our first day with a few questions and when emailing prior to our visit. The only fault we might point out is the configuration of the bedrooms is sort of odd. We had no issue with this as we were all extended family. Other than this, we absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful home!
The area is known for its eclectic patio bars, authentic taco stands, music, food and abundance of bicycles, East Austin is a hip hodgepodge of culture. This vibrant community is home to many types of people from artists and musicians to business owners and ranked as the most hipster area in the United States by Forbes Magazine. The house sits in the heart of it!
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3 Jun 2015 - 8 Jun 2015
3 night minimum stay
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|Notes: Rates are based on 15 guests; add $109 per night, per additional guest
Summer Special Rate -Aug 27th
1 Jul 2015 - 31 Aug 2015
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
|Notes: Rates are based on 12 guests; add $98 per night, per additional guest
30 Sep 2015 - 5 Oct 2015
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
|Notes: Rates are based on 14 guests; add $109 per night, per additional guest
7 Oct 2015 - 12 Oct 2015
3 night minimum stay
for 3 nights
|Notes: Rates are based on 14 guests; add $109 per night, per additional guest
Formula 1
22 Oct 2015 - 26 Oct 2015
4 night minimum stay
for 4 nights
|Notes: Rates are based on 10 guests; add $172 per night, per additional guest
5 Nov 2015 - 9 Nov 2015
4 night minimum stay
for 4 nights
|Notes: Rates are based on 12 guests; add $121 per night, per additional guest
SXSW Interactive 2016
9 Mar 2016 - 15 Mar 2016
6 night minimum stay
for 6 nights
|Notes: Rates are based on 12 guests; add $230 per night, per additional guest
SXSW Music 2016
16 Mar 2016 - 21 Mar 2016
6 night minimum stay
for 6 nights
|Notes: Rates are based on 12 guests; add $230 per night, per additional guest
My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
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|Notes: Rates are based on 12 guests; add $109 per night, per additional guest
|1 time clean $35 x 12 =
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Landlord may allow 2 night stay w/approval. Request Rate.
One Time Cleaning $350.00. Over 10 guests add $35. a person
Handling fee: 3%
Rates are Subject to change for Festivals, EVENTS, GAMES, ETC..
Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed
Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (USD), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.


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3 Nights for the Price of 2
This is the perfect short break to discover all that North Wales and Llandudno has to offer. From picturesque walks, dramatic mountain landscapes to world famous gardens. our stunning 3 night break for the price of only 2 nights allows you to stay longer for less! Alternatively, if you are looking for some pure relaxation this is the perfect hotel stay in North Wales.
This bed and breakfast, hotel special offer is available from 1st October - 30th April 2015 excluding Christmas, New Year and Easter. From £85.00 per person per night based on 2 adults sharing a twin or double room.
Book now - see more - pay less.
Your 3 for 2 short break includes:
- 2 night's accommodation with the third night FREE
- A hearty full Welsh breakfast each morning
- Free Wifi
- Full use of Mint Condition leisure facilities (swimming pool, sauna, spa pool, gymnasium)
Prices from £85.00 per person*
Contact us on 01492 877466 for more information or
*This offer is available all week but cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Valid 1st October 2014- 30th April 2015 excluding Christmas, New Year and Easter. Prices may vary. Prices based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room. Upgrades available.
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Monsanto Company Sets Webcast and Analyst/Media Call for Third-Quarter 2011 Earnings
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Monsanto Company Sets Webcast and Analyst/Media Call for Third-Quarter 2011 Earnings10:00 EDT Wednesday, June 22, 2011ST. LOUIS, June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) announced it will issue the company's financial results for its fiscal 2011 third quarter on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, prior to market open.Monsanto will hold a conference call at 8:30 a.m. central time (9:30 a.m. eastern time) in conjunction with the announcement of its results. The call will focus on the company's results for the third quarter and year-to-date as well as future expectations. The call may include a discussion of Monsanto's strategic initiatives, product performance and other matters related to the company's business.Slides related to this presentation and a simultaneous audio webcast of the conference call may be accessed by visiting the investor section of Monsanto's web site at www.monsanto.com/investors. Following the live broadcast, a replay of the webcast will be available on the Monsanto web site for three weeks. About Monsanto CompanyMonsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. Monsanto remains focused on enabling both small-holder and large-scale farmers to produce more from their land while conserving more of our world's natural resources such as water and energy. To learn more about our business and our commitments, please visit: www.monsanto.com. Follow our business on Twitter® at www.twitter.com/MonsantoCo, on the company blog, Beyond the Rows at www.monsantoblog.com, or subscribe to our News Release RSS Feed.CONTACT Media ? Kelli Powers (314-694-4003) Analysts ? Bryan Hurley (314-694-8148)SOURCE Monsanto Company