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GSA Names Coleman as Chief Technology Officer
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July 25, 2002
Contact: Deborah K. Ruiz, (202) 501-1231
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. General Services Administrator Stephen A. Perry today announced the appointment of Texas native Casey Coleman as the agency's Chief Technology Officer for its Office of Citizen Services.
"Casey Coleman's experience and commitment will prove to be valuable assets to the Bush administration," Mr. Perry said. "I am confident she and M.J. Jameson will work well together to ensure that effective e-government efforts are in place for the public, other federal agencies and the media."
In her new role at GSA, Ms. Coleman will oversee and lead the e-government initiatives within GSA's Office of Citizen Services and Communications. She will be principal advisor to Associate Administrator for Communications M.J. Jameson on e-business and Information Technology strategy, within GSA and in cooperation with other Federal agencies. Ms. Coleman will also focus her efforts on providing citizens, businesses, government and the media with the means to easily access information and information services available from the Federal government.
Prior to her appointment, Ms. Coleman spent several years in consulting and presales at various Internet startup firms, including Kintana Software, Kana Communications, Rational Software and True Software. At Kana Communications she ran a consulting organization and oversaw successful implementations of Kana's customer-relationship software at dozens of Fortune 500 firms. Ms. Coleman has more than 15 years of experience in the IT and high technology sectors, having begun her career doing software and systems engineering at Lockheed Martin Corporation in Dallas. She also served for a year as a Congressional Legislative Fellow in 1994.
"I am very happy to be here. It's a privilege and honor to be a part of the Bush administration. I am especially impressed with the President's vision of e-government in making the federal government more citizen-centered and accessible online. GSA is one of the leaders in this strategic initiative and I look forward to helping this administration accomplish this goal."
Ms. Coleman is the daughter of Jake and Polly Coleman of Ropesville, Texas. Her brother, Jason Coleman, also resides in Ropesville with his wife, Kristi. Ms. Coleman's sister, Tracy Boeker, resides in Big Spring, Texas.
Ms. Coleman attended Texas A&M University in College Station and graduated in 1987 with a bachelor's degree in computer science. She later attended the University of Texas at Arlington and graduated with a master's degree in business administration.


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One of the most common crashes that occurs involving bicyclists on urban streets is the "right-hook", or the crash that occurs when a right-turning motorist fails to yield to a through bicyclist traveling the same direction in a bicycle lane.
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Randy has been employed at Lindsey Wilson College since April of
2006. He first served in the position of Freshman Advisor
until making the transition to Director of Alumni Relations in
December of 2008. Through Randy's leadership, the alumni
office seeks to engage alumni and maintain a relationship between
LWC graduates and their alma mater.
Randy graduated from Lindsey Wilson in 1993 and received a
Masters of Arts degree in Applied Organization Communications ...
Brady has been employed at Lindsey Wilson since August 2005.
Brady's focus is the Lindsey Wilson Fund, which includes direct
mail, the phonothon, community campaigns and visiting constituents
of the college. The Lindsey Wilson Fund provides scholarship
support to undergraduate students.
Prior to coming to LWC, Brady worked for six years in the
pharmaceutical industry.
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Kevin has been employed at Lindsey Wilson since January 1992.
He has been vice president of development since January 2011,
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A student in the woman's English class recorded the rant and it was posted online. This is the middle of last month's 22-second rant that included five profanities.
The teacher yells, "I know my f--ing s--t. Don't f--- with that. I'm tired of trying to educate you, and you guys resist every step of the f---ing way. Get the f--- out of here."
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Dallas -- SAP has launched a new service to help retailers influence consumer behavior at the moment of decision.
SAP's Precision Retailing solution is said to deliver personalized offers and suggestions in real time to consumers across multiple channels, including mobile devices, in-store kiosks and websites. The company also announced the SAP Retail Store Ops Manager mobile app to further enhance in-store productivity.
"Today's companies want to become more customer-centric, they want to gain insight about each consumer's behaviors and proclivities based on the volumes of rich data before, during and after each shopping activity," said Greg Girard, program director, merchandise strategies, IDC. "Businesses that are able to do this and deliver personalized and contextualized offers in real time will delight the consumer with increased value and, at the same time, be able to shape profitable demand."


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Hi, I'm Courtney. I'm a mother to an almost 1-year-old boy. I have a passion for breastfeeding and natural as well as gentle parenting. I have recently begun researching birthing methods, particularly natural birth and home-birthing, in preparation for the future. I'm not currently pregnant or TTC but I'm always interested in learning more. I hope to get advice on breastfeeding, parenting, and birthing. I also hope to help any other mothers in any way that I can.
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Hi Courtney,
Welcome to the forum! What a lovely introduction you have given us - thank you.
You sound fab! I have a 9 month old and a 2.5 year old and am also a keen breastfeeder and love the gentle parenting way. For me, it wasn't something I thought about much before I had children but now that I have the privilege of having little ones I want to enjoy every moment with them (although I don't always achieve this) and follow their lead, doing what is best for them.
I look forward to reading more of your posts.
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Hi Abbey and welcome to the forum!
How old are your children? Mine are 2 years 9 months and almost 11 months. Both boys. Both wonderful.
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So far this year, I've read 4 books, and thoroughly enjoyed all 4. My sweet friend Kathryn lent me My Name is Ashler Lev and Cry, the Beloved Country. They were both beautiful. I also read Divergent and The Glass Castle. I would recommend all 4 books, although Divergent was probably my least favorite - I felt like it was so much like The Hunger Games, except not nearly as good. Speaking of the Hunger Games, I don't think I've been this excited for a movie in a long time. Loved, loved, loved the books. If you haven't read them, you definitely should. Definitely.
Speaking of reading, I wanted to share some of my favorite blog posts that I've stumbled onto recently. They are all worth your time. And the one from Big Mama makes me giggle just thinking about it.
A harvest of what is yet to come (Katie Davis for (in)courage)
On Gifts and Talents (Momastery)
There's a Sirious lack of communication (Big Mama)
How to talk to kids about race and racism (Rage Against the Minivan)
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'Today, as part of the 28th annual National Night Out, thousands of communities across California and across our nation stand with law enforcement to re-affirm our commitment to keeping our neighborhoods safe. Achieving that shared goal, and being smart on crime, requires that we build relationships of trust between communities and the sworn officers who work tirelessly to protect them. National Night Out provides an opportunity to strengthen those ties and engages community members, faith leaders, local businesspeople and service providers. I encourage all Californians to participate in National Night Out.'


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I was so pissed last time I didn't make it out, I killed a hobo.
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I was so pissed last time I didn't make it out, I killed a hobo.
Was at Rodanthe, before or after a hurricane, can't recall that part of it. Took one look at the 8' shore pound & told my buddy, eh, I'm watching this one from the beach. Just then here come 3 early-20-somethings. 2 dudes & a gal, reeking of confidence, striding purposefully w their shortboards into that ocean.
Within 3 minutes, the gal had been absolutely hammered into the sand on her head, and was literally crawling up the beach for dry land. Her buds helped her stagger to her feet & half-carried her out of the water. When they stumbled past us on their way back towards the parking lot, she sure looked concussed to my eyes.
We watched the whole thing without saying a word, sat down & opened up the cooler. Maybe I learned a little bit over the years of poundings.
Nah. Probably not.
I see people paddling out at the wrong time a lot. At a break where the wave breaks on a sandbar then backs off before the shorebreak, the time to jump in and paddle your nuts off is when the first wave of a set starts to break on the outer bar. It will take you a few seconds to get through the shorebreak. Then you will be out of the shorebreak and in the dead zone when the set reaches you. That will give you maximum time to make it outside.
I'd rather go over the falls on a DOH macker than take a dozen icey duckdives while getting sucked down the beach from one jetty to the next, then having to walk it back up to do it over again.
We made it out eventually. Finally went over to the jetty.
Brutal paddle out a few times today. Not scary just relentless.
I paddled out right at low tide this morning. The waves were constantly breaking over a new sandbar, it felt like it took me 20 minuets to get out.
I got denied for the first time in a long time last month. One of those cold, windy NJ mornings, overhead and heaving barrels. When its that cold outside and the water is below 40 degrees, having to duckdive a short period swell gets old fast haha. Some days you are just meant to get worked, happens to the best of us...
Happened to me last week when I decided to take on the shorebreak from hell. Took 3 tries to do it.
40F water def will hasten the denial process. 5 cold ones to the head without a pause and the dinosaur part of my brain says get out of the water.


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I've written before about the unjust and short-sighted way that prisons and phone companies screw over prison inmates and their families by charging outrageous rates for phone calls to and from the prisons. The FCC is finally going to look into the issue and is considering a policy to cut those rates:
An FCC spokesman confirmed that Chairman Julius Genachowski circulated a proposal on Wednesday that would seek public comments on prison phone rules and rates.
"These issues affect the families of inmates, prisoner rehabilitation, as well as prison security," the spokesman said…
Prisons request bids from telephone companies to provide service and require each bid to include a fee to the prison. Critics argue the system encourages exorbitant rates.
A typical interstate collect call from prison has a $3.95 connection fee and rates as high as 90 cents per minute, according to civil liberties groups. A 15-minute collect call could cost families $10 to $17 and a one-hour call once a week would cost $250 per month.
And this at a time when phone rates have bottomed out for everyone else because of cell phones and VOIP. All of this is not just unfair, it's bad policy that hurts society by making recidivism more likely. One of the key factors in keeping inmates on the straight and narrow after getting out of prison is their ability to connect with their families and communities. If you can't talk to them, you can't do that. And what is going on here is nothing more than a kickback, with prisons making money by screwing the inmates — and the rest of the country too.
Those calls should be free, for crying out loud. And with VOIP, there's no reason why they can't be.


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In what situations do libraries use OCLC Contract Cataloging services?
Libraries use Contract Cataloging in many ways, including short-term projects and ongoing cataloging support. We provide cataloging for English and non-English language materials and book and nonbook formats including DVDs, CDs, maps, musical scores, electronic resources and more. We help you keep up with current acquisitions, eliminate backlogs, and catalog gift collections and special projects.
How long has OCLC been cataloging for libraries?
We have been cataloging for libraries for more than 25 years. The service formerly known as TechPro, was started in 1985 when libraries asked for help with their current cataloging. Now known as OCLC Contract Cataloging, we focus on providing cataloging services that control costs and make library materials accessible to users.
What are the qualifications of the Contract Cataloging staff?
Our staff includes both professional catalogers and highly trained paraprofessionals. They have varied experience at libraries and at OCLC cataloging subjects such as music, medicine, business and technology, environmental science and computer science. We also have language experts and translators to supplement our team.
Where is your staff located?
Our primary operation is in Dublin, Ohio, at OCLC's world headquarters. In Canada, we provide cataloging services through OCLC LTS Library Technical Services, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Do I need to be a member to use OCLC Contract Cataloging services?
Membership is not required. However, if your library does not have an OCLC Cataloging subscription, Contract Cataloging can catalog and deliver records for you, but we cannot set your holdings in WorldCat.
With whom will I work?
We will assign a project manager to be your library's liaison. This person works closely with the cataloging teams and serves as your point-of-contact for all project-related issues, including cataloging, billing, and shipping. When questions arise, the project manager consults with the designated technical liaison at your library.
What quality control measures does Contract Cataloging use?
When a new project begins, we offer to deliver a test batch to your library for review. This review period allows you to determine that your requirements are being followed and the quality of the cataloging meets your standards.
Is there a minimum project size?
Yes, we require a minimum of 200 unique titles annually and 25 or more titles per shipment (the 25 per shipment minimum will be waived if titles are shipped directly from a vendor).
Do I need to send the actual items to OCLC, or can cataloging be performed using surrogates?
We prefer working with the actual item, but we can usually catalog using scanned images or photocopies for print materials, provided the physical description (pages/leaves/volumes, illustrations and dimensions) and holdings information are supplied. Surrogates do not work well for all formats or all languages, but they are fine for most print formats, with the exception of maps.
Does OCLC catalog in all formats and all languages?
We catalog in all formats and in more than 30 languages. Our staff has in-depth cataloging experience with scores, sound recordings, visual materials, maps, serials, electronic resources, computer files, and books. We work with many non-Latin alphabet languages, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian, Greek, and Hindi. Please contact us if you have a collection of non-English language materials, and we will let you know if we can catalog them for you.
Is there a contract for Contract Cataloging services?
Yes. A contract and a customized work statement are prepared for each project. We prepare the work statement after you have received a cost proposal from us and have committed to having OCLC do the cataloging. Once your library and OCLC have both signed the agreement, we can begin work on your project.
Can the contract be set up so that Contract Cataloging first eliminates my backlog, and then works on my ongoing cataloging?
Yes, contracts can be short-term or long-term, depending on your library's needs and requirements.
What if I need to change the project requirements after the project has started?
No problem. You can extend the initial contract or change the specifications simply by signing an extension letter that carries forward the original terms and conditions of the contract, but changes the cataloging specifications. Depending on the extent of the changes, you may receive price or scheduling adjustments.
Can you give me the names of some other libraries that have used Contract Cataloging so that I can learn what their experience has been with the service?
We can supply contact information for similar projects, upon request.
I'd like to visit Contract Cataloging and see your operation. Can this be arranged?
Yes! We'd be delighted to have you visit. We're happy to give tours of the unit and to have you meet the staff members and ask them questions.
Can I have my materials vendor ship directly to OCLC for cataloging?
Yes, several libraries have this arrangement with their vendors and it works very well. We check the actual items that are shipped against the packing list and notify you if there is a discrepancy.
How is pricing determined?
We ask that you complete a Request for Cost Proposal. We then determine a price based on type and format of materials, amount and type of editing and local data to be added to records, and languages to be included in the project. Prices are quoted on a per-item-cataloged basis and physical processing is priced separately.
Please e-mail email@example.com for a copy of the Request for Cost Proposal form.
How do I request a cost proposal?
We provide cost proposals free of charge, at no obligation. To request a cost proposal, you first need to complete and submit a " Request for Cost Proposal" form. Please e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com for a copy of the form.
How is a project scheduled?
Upon receiving your library's approval for a project, we schedule the project at the first available opening with a production team. We usually can provide a schedule within a few days of approval.
What is your turnaround time?
For most projects, turnaround time is approximately four weeks for print materials and six weeks for non-print materials, depending on the volume of materials you send to us and the relative difficulty of the cataloging to be performed.
Will my materials be safe while they're at OCLC for cataloging?
Yes. Protecting your materials is our first priority. We maintain secure facilities in order to ensure the safekeeping of all your materials while they are here at OCLC. Additionally, for rare and/or valuable material, we lock the materials in storage cabinets within secured rooms.
Who pays for shipping?
Your library pays to ship materials to OCLC and we pay to return the materials to you upon completion of the cataloging. We ship via commercial carriers and recommend that you do the same.
Is my OCLC holdings symbol added to the records that OCLC catalogs for me?
If your library has an OCLC Cataloging subscription, we will attach your holdings symbol to records cataloged for a Contract Cataloging project. If your library does not have an OCLC Cataloging subscription, we will catalog and deliver records, but we will not attach your holdings symbol to the records.
Do you take on projects that consist only of original cataloging?
Yes, we supply only original cataloging for a number of libraries. We can also do only copy cataloging, and flag and return items that require original cataloging.
How can you be sure that the call numbers assigned by Contract Cataloging will not conflict with existing call numbers in my shelflist?
We offer various options for assigning unique call numbers. For example, we can add a workmark (x), or assign only the class number and you can assign the Cutter locally. Or, instead of worrying about duplicate call numbers up front, you can re-Cutter any that conflict after the items are returned to you. Some libraries have decided not to worry about shelflisting anymore, but instead use the barcode number as the unique identifier. If you are concerned about this aspect of contract cataloging, we encourage you to talk with us about available options.
Can Contract Cataloging also do physical processing?
Yes. Many libraries that send us photocopies ask us to print labels and paperclip them to the individual photocopy. Libraries that send the actual items frequently ask us to print labels as well as put them on the item. We can also attach clear label covers, plus security strips and barcode labels that you supply.
Does Contract Cataloging automatically check headings in the authority file when cataloging? Can Contract Cataloging create authority records for my library?
We automatically check the authority file for all headings when doing original cataloging. We also can check the authority file for all headings for copy cataloging if you desire. Contract Cataloging is independent in NACO contribution for all personal and corporate names.
How does Contract Cataloging deliver the records back to my library?
We can deliver records via FTP (File Transfer Protocol).
Can OCLC load the records directly into my library's local system?
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Boykin named to All-SAC Second TeamApril 19, 2011
Freshman, Emily Boykin was named as the second team's designated player
Boykin hit .246 on the season with nine RBI in just 27 appearances, 21 starts. She was 15-for-61 from the plate, mainly staying at the designated player spot, but starting one game in right field. The freshman was also 1-for-1 in stolen base attempts.
Lenoir-Rhyne coach Shena Hollar, who guided the Bears to their sixth conference championship in the last eight years, and seventh overall, was named Coach of the Year for the second year in a row and the fourth time overall in her career.
Shealy led the SAC with 33 victories as a pitcher, appearing in 49 of Carson-Newman's 50 games this season. She was 33-11 with a 2.22 ERA and struck out 154. She also hit .326 at the plate with 11 home runs, which tied for third in the SAC, and 38 RBI, fifth best in the league.
Millwood went 21-4 in the circle for the Bears, and had a 1.37 ERA, second-best in the conference. She allowed opposing batters to hit a league-low .185 against her, and gave up a league-low 4.6 hits per game.
Lenoir-Rhyne led the way with seven All-Conference selections. Carson-Newman and Catawba had four each.
Smith has been named SAC Pitcher of the Week eight times during her career and led the conference in strikeouts per game and lowest ERA in 2009. In 2010, she became only the second pitcher in Wingate history to throw a no-hitter. She was a first-team Academic All-District selection in 2010, and was named an All-American Scholar-Athlete by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association in 2009 and 2010.
Smith has served as a staff writer, copy editor and assistant sports editor for the Weekly Triangle, Wingate's campus newspaper. She also had a 2010 summer internship at the Enquirer-Journal in
She also has been active in UCAN, a community service club with an emphasis on hunger, homelessness, tutoring and mentoring. She has participated in canned food drives, Angel Tree, and Halloween fairs. As a member of the Wingate Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, she has helped raise money for Make-A-Wish and the baseball clubhouse fundraising project.
The South Atlantic Conference Scholar-Athlete Award recognizes one student-athlete in each of its 14 sports programs and represents a combination of athletic skill, academic achievement and participation in community service and leadership. The award is selected by the league's Faculty Athletic Representatives.
The awards will be presented Wednesday after the third game of the 2011 Food Lion SAC Softball Tournament, which will be played at
The South Atlantic Conference All-Conference teams are selected by the league's head coaches.
Regular season statistical champions and senior awards were also announced.
First Team
Catcher - Brianna Shoemake, Carson-Newman
Pitcher - Mary Shealy, Carson-Newman
Pitcher - Dawon Millwood, Lenoir-Rhyne
1st Base - Jessica Fellmeth, Lenoir-Rhyne
2nd Base - Carlee Carpenter, Lenoir-Rhyne
Shortstop - Whitney Kee, Carson-Newman
3rd Base - Natalie Haithcox, Mars Hill
Outfield - Leah Price, Carson-Newman
Outfield - Khourtni Hester, Catawba
Outfield - Jody Mizelle, Lenoir-Rhyne
Utility - Kayla Myers, Catawba
Designated Player - Amber Duncan, Anderson
Second Team
Catcher - Brittany Barrineau, Wingate
Pitcher - Emily Huneycutt, Catawba
Pitcher - Allison Smith, Wingate
1st Base - Allison Justice, Catawba
1st Base - Ashley Seawell, Mars Hill
2nd Base - Taylor MacDonald,
Shortstop -
3rd Base - Haily Jarman, Lenoir-Rhyne
Outfield - Carly Sabat, Catawba
Outfield - Brandi Haithcock, Lenoir-Rhyne
Outfield - Brianna Mulkey,
Utility - Chelsie Hilbourn, Newberry
Designated Player - Emily Boykin, Brevard
COACH OF THE YEAR – Shena Hollar, Lenoir-Rhyne
FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR – Danielle Swygert, Anderson
PITCHER OF THE YEAR – Dawon Millwood, Lenoir-Rhyne
PLAYER OF THE YEAR – Mary Shealy, Carson-Newman
SCHOLAR-ATHLETE – Allison Smith, Wingate
Batting Avg. - Leah Price, Carson-Newman, .418
On-Base Pct. - Chelsi Mallory, Brevard, .497
Slugging Pct. - Haily Jarman, Lenoir-Rhyne, .755
HRs Per Game - Jody Mizelle, Lenoir-Rhyne, 0.34
RBIs Per Game - Ashley Seawell, Mars Hill, 1.06
Runs Scored Per Game - Jody Mizelle, Lenoir-Rhyne, 1.09
Triples Per Game - Carly Sabat, Catawba, 0.14; Lindsey Umberger,
Doubles Per Game - Carlee Carpenter, Lenoir-Rhyne, 0.49
SBs Per Game - Brianna Mulkey, LMU, 0.70
ERA - Elizabeth Johnson,
Strikeouts Per Game - Martika Elmore, Brevard, 8.65
Pitching Victories - Mary Shealy, Carson-Newman, 33
Team Batting Average - Lenoir-Rhyne, .327
Team Slugging Percentage - Lenoir-Rhyne, .553
Runs Scored Per Game - Lenoir-Rhyne, 6.44
Team Home Runs Per Game - Lenoir-Rhyne, 1.31
RBIs Per Game - Lenoir-Rhyne, 5.91
Team On-Base Percentage - Carson-Newman, .409
Stolen Bases Per Game - Carson-Newman, 1.88
Team Earned Run Average - Wingate, 1.91
Madison Carpenter
Casey Deer
Kinsley Durham
Lyndsey Huitt
Emily Monteith
Alexandria Waldroup
Cameron White
Sarah Carlos
Martika Elmore
Kayla Dorsey
Carson Newman
Leah Price
Amber Hewitt
Whitney Kee
Khourtni Hester
Carly Sabat
Erin Witalison
Heather Brock
Brandi Haithcock
Kat Rivers
Lincoln Memorial
Jackie Adams
Ashley Knight
Brittany Stuive
Mars Hill
Jade Bullins
Ashley Seawell
Tara West
Jessie Teague
Chelsea Chipoletti
Angela Cataldo
Chelsie Hilbourn
Richelle Miraba
Taylor MacDonald
Erin Searcy
Shanda Kimbrough
Gina Ager
Brittany Blankenship
Emily Chavis
Jessica McCraw
Allison Smith


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Digital Signage
Digital signage is a great way to advertise for any on-campus open event that is hosted by a recognized student organization or campus department.
General Guidelines
Style: Digital signage slides should be attractive, appropriate, and brief.
Intended Use: Digital signage is intended for events or announcements that support the mission of Tarleton State University. The use of digital signage, like the use of any other University resource or activity, is subject to the normal requirements of legal and ethical behavior within the University community. Advertisement of commercial products or services on the digital signage system is prohibited.
Compliance: All users of digital signage must comply with all federal, state, and other applicable laws; all generally applicable University rules and policies; and all applicable contracts and license. Examples include, but are not limited to, the laws of accessibility, privacy, copyright, and trademark. Users are responsible for ascertaining, understanding, and complying with the laws, rules, policies, contracts, and licenses applicable to their particular uses.
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Available formats
- Images: jpg, gif, png
- Videos: mpg, mov, flv, mp4, avi, wmv
- Slide dimensions: 1920 x 920 pixels, 72 dpi (landscape)
- Images should remain at or below these dimensions if you are using multiple on a slide.
To create slides that will appear as static images, you can use Adobe Photoshop or one of the below templates.
PowerPoint and Publisher files can be saved as jpg files for Content Submission. Please use the templates above to ensure your content fits the screen.
Creating Slides
See the Content Samples tab for examples of good and bad submissions.
- Submitted content is allowed in the white area of the template only.
- Information on the digital sign must be adequate to advertise for the event. Be sure to include, at minimum:
- event name
- location
- date and time
- sponsoring department or organization
- Digital signs must advertise an event sponsored by a recognized student organization or campus department.
- If an event is sponsored by non-university affiliated groups, include a link for viewers to see a list of the sponsors rather than have the logos displayed on the sign.
- The background or text of the image cannot be red, as red is reserved for emergency communication only.
- Font should be easy for viewers to read. A strong sans serif font is recommended (i.e., Arial, Franklin Gothic, Futura, Helvetica, Tahoma).
- Use the Tarleton Purple: #4F2D7F
- Colors should contrast enough to be easy for viewers to read.
- Static slides (i.e., does not include video or other interactive content) typically display between 5 to 10 seconds and should be no longer than 12 seconds.
- As "public" and not "designated" screens, a portion of slides are designated for use by official university-wide communication.
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- Individuals requesting that digital signage owners create slides for an event must provide high quality photos, along with:
- event name
- location
- date and time
- sponsoring department or organization
- Slide content will be only be considered for inclusion on digital signage if individuals provide:
- A document whose layout is horizontal / landscape
- A large image file (equal to or greater than 1920 pixels wide and 920 pixels high)
- Follows all the above guidelines for Creating Slides
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|Natasha Hill
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|Thompson Student Center
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Good Examples
Colors contrast and only pertinent information is on the slide.
Colors contrast and only pertinent information is on the slide.
Photos are allowed as well as links to more information.
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Fill out the Student Activity Activity Permit and include any slides or other content pertaining to your activity.
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Distinguished Chicago artist and critic to visit USC
Michelle Grabner, a professor and department chair in the department of painting and drawing at the Art Institute of Chicago, will visit to USC's department of art April 20 - 22.
She will work with painting students and give a lecture in the McKissick Museum auditorium April 21 at 5:30 p.m. The talk will include Grabner's personal experiences in the art profession and offer guidance to young students.
In addition to being a recognized art instructor, Grabner is an achieved artist who has exhibited work in Chicago, New York City and California. She is a distinguished art critic and writer for ArtForum, an international art review magazine, and has been a visiting artist at universities and institutions across the country.
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BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Freshman quarterback Austin Gahafer hit career highs for completions (26) and passing yards (334) to lead Morehead State to a 45-36 Pioneer Football League win over Campbell Saturday at Barker-Lane Stadium.
Gahafer hit nine different receivers for three scores in 34 attempts for Morehead (2-4 overall), which has won two of its first three PFL games (2-1) for the first time since 2007. Junior slot receiver Brandon Bornhauser scored a career-best three touchdowns (2 rushing, 1 receiving) for the Eagles, who gained 469 total yards, while scoring 45 points for the second week in a row.
Rees Macshara led the Eagles on the ground with 62 yards on 16 carries, while Cyrus Strahm had 6 catches for 76 yards, including a 52-yard gain. The win was Morehead's first-ever at Buies Creek following losses at Barker-Lane in 2009 and 2011.
Campbell (1-4, 0-2) rolled up 553 yards of total offense, 383 on the ground, but was plagued by 102 penalty yards.
Brian Hudson ran 11 times for 168 yards (an average of 15.3 per carry), the most ever by a Camel quarterback in the program's Division I (since 2008) era. Kurt Odom rushed for 85 yards and Keith Goss 80 for the Camels, who entered the game ranked third in the FCS in rushing yards per outing (286.5)
Ben Bolling had three receptions for 85 yards, including a 56-yard scoring catch. Hudson completed 13-of-23 passes for 170 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
Jayland Adlam made 10 total tackles and Matt Farris nine for the Camels. Jordan Hendrix had nine stops and Michael Jackson eight for Morehead State.
Adlam recovered Macshara's fumble near mid-field to give the Camels possession at the Morehead 49 early in the second quarter. Hudson's 45-yard QB keeper set up Goss' 1-yard scoring plunge to give the Camels a 7-0 lead with 10:36 left in the half.
Two big plays gave the Eagles the lead. Gahafer connected with Strahm on a 52-yard completion. After a personal foul penalty set up Morehead State with a 1st-and-goal from the 2, Bornhauser ran in to tie the score with 10:04 to play.
Morehead's defense forced a 3-and-out and Steven Lester blocked Adam Lutz' punt (the senior DB's third career blocked kick) and Brandon Louder picked it up and ran to the Camel one. Bornhauser again covered the final distance and the Eagles led 14-7 with 8:44 left in the period.
Campbell answered with an 8-play, 70-yard drive keyed by a pair of long gains. Hudson ran 23 yards on a 3rd-and-3 to give the Camels a first down on the Morehead 40. On 4th-and-5, Hudson connected with Jonathan Rogers, who ran 34 yards to the Eagle 1. Odom leaped over the pile to tie the score at 14 with 3:50 to go in the half.
A pair of 15-yard penalties extended Morehead's next drive to set up Luke Boyd's 44-yard field goal that gave the Eagles a 17-14 lead after two quarters.
Campbell out-gained the visitors 259-149 in the first half, but was flagged for 81 penalty yards and a Hendrix interception at the Morehead three yard line.
Morehead drove 70 yards with the second half kick-off to take a 24-14 advantage. Gahafer completed 3-of-3 passes in the 70-yard drive, including a 16-yard scoring toss to Mason Rutherford.
Kitaro Lewis got behind the Campbell defense and gathered in a 44-yard completion from Gahafer to give the Eagles a 31-14 lead with 3:45 left in the third.
Hudson hit Bolling on a deep route for a 56-yard touchdown reception to bring the Camels within 31-21 just 40 seconds later.
Gahafer hooked up with Bornhauser on a 13-yard TD toss and Morehead led 38-21 with 12:25 remaining. The big play on the 12-play, 89-yard drive came when Gahafer hit Rutherford for a 31-yard catch-and-run on 1st-down and 25-yards to go following an offensive pass interference call.
Goss ran 23 yards off left tackle to cap an 8-play, 70-yard drive and trim the Morehead lead to 38-28 with 8:58 left.
After stopping the Camels on fourth down near mid-field, Morehead drove 52 yards in six plays to extend the gap to 45-28 on Justin Cornwall's 7-yard run end around for the score.
Hudson found Dalton Dillon on a 1-yard scoring pass with 41 seconds to play, then ran around right end for the two-point conversion to trim the gap to 45-36.
Campbell travels to defending PFL co-champion Butler next Saturday (Oct. 12), while Morehead State is off until an Oct. 19 date at Valparaiso.


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Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs
Remarks by Former Deputy Secretary W. Scott Gould
VHA National Leadership Board 2010 Strategic Planning Summit
Washington, DC
March 19, 2010
It is great to see you confirmed and in place as the Under Secretary for Veterans' Health. It has been more than six months since the Secretary charged the selection committee to find the best candidate for VHA. We found a physician with tremendous heart and intellect, an innovator, a dedicated colleague and a gentleman.
My thanks to all of you for attending the three-day summit. You are the basis for VHA's, and, therefore, VA's mission success. Over the past three days, you've been immersed in plans, strategies, breakout sessions, and productive discussions all geared to the goal of creating a Veteran-centric health care delivery model.
On Wednesday, Dr. Petzel addressed the question, "Where Should We Go?" and opened up a wide-ranging discussion on issues ranging from allowing all Veterans back into the VA, to strengthening VA care, to homelessness among Veterans, to seamless transition and fully-funded VA medical care. Randy laid out the mission overview—what we need to do to achieve a Veteran-patient-centric organization that is forward-looking and results-oriented.
He spoke to the issues of evidenced-based care, team care, continuous improvement, reducing variance, an organization of excellence, and, most important, patient-centered care—a system where patients are in control of their own care—a system designed around the need of the patient. A system at once revolutionary, sensible, and humane.
What Randy's observations tell me—and the message he clearly is sending across VHA, through summits like this—is that VA health care is not going to settle for the status quo. Creating Dr. Petzel's "Organization of Excellence," is an achievable challenge, and, there is no better team in VA to take on this challenging model than the team right in front of me.
You are the senior cadre—the gold standard of leadership across VHA. In the past year, you have advanced mental health, VLER, homelessness, and systems redesign. You have logged in more years in the VHA trenches than I have, and I respect your time-in-service for America's Veterans. Few know more about the system than you do. And that is why Secretary Shinseki and I have invited Under Secretary Petzel to articulate his vision and to do it by tapping into your institutional and professional knowledge.
We have already sketched the broad outlines together: Veteran-centric; results-focused; future-oriented. Now is the time to complete the description—to check our assumptions, lay out our vision, and refine the strategies that will help us achieve our goal. Secretary Shinseki and I want you—we expect you—to be leaders who create and implement this vision, to own it, and, through it, build a greater VA for today's and tomorrow's Veterans.
Here are some of the elements as we see them:
VA's health system is not separate from nation's health care system; it is an integral part of it. Our system influences, and is affected by, the nation's system. Maintaining VA status quo in a changing and demanding environment equates to failure to recognize and plan for the future. We cannot afford the consequences of inaction—we must seize the opportunity to lead change in health care to the benefit of Veterans, the country, and the world. Our current model is utilization-driven; the assumption that more care is better care isn't valid. More utilization doesn't equate to quality or better outcomes; it leads to higher costs. To improve quality and access, while controlling costs, we must design a health care system that drives and measures quality and access outcomes—not utilization. Veterans should not pay for health care already earned through their service, but government also has a responsibility to balance its priorities, its competing needs for, example, children, education, and defense. Our goal is to optimize, not simply maximize health care for Veterans, so we can, and must, responsibly use public resources.
Let me share with you three quick analogies about maximization versus optimization to draw a very clear picture of what we must do in VHA to succeed with our mission's vision: The railroads; the Interstate Highway System; and the Internet.
In the early 1800s, railroads were barely advancing—in 1827, there were 13 miles of operating railroad in the United States. By 1842, 15 years later, that number had increased to more than 4,000 miles. In 1857, another 15 years, there were 24,500 miles of railroad, and by 1861, four years later, there were 31,000 miles of operating railroads. By 1873, that number doubled to 70,000-plus. By the turn of the century, there were 170,000 miles of railroads, running on more than 221,000 mile of track.
So what happened to generate this nearly vertical curve of development, particularly after 1865? Two things—standardization of track width, and the creation of uniform time zones. The variations in track width, and the hodge-podge of more than 100 time zones, inhibited the growth, and success, of the American railroad system. In 1865, as the Civil War wound down, the Lincoln administration supported a standard width track to tie the country together, and once the standard was set, the mileage of track laid exploded. That evolution was supported by one more brilliant standardization: in 1883, the time zone system as we know it today was established by the railroad industry to keep trains running on time from city to city, and region to region. The variance was reduced, the system advanced by leaps and bounds.
Jump ahead to the creation of the Interstate Highway System—the visionary Eisenhower plan of defense highways that made uniform the highway construction standards across state lines. With the road width and construction quality variance reduced and the standards set in 1956, it was possible, for the first time, to travel coast-to-coast, non-stop except for gas, along a ribbon of highway that opened up new vistas to travelers, and better opportunities for highway-dependent commerce. America was on the move, and expanding along new pathways. Variance was down, standards were up.
And, finally, the Internet—one of the great variance reducers of all time; in virtually the blink of an eye as far as revolutions are measured, millions, and then billions, of people, in every corner of the world, could communicate through a system built around worldwide standards that allow the Internet to help a child in Mumbai with her homework, or a Veteran in rural Iowa with a need to communicate remotely with a his VA doctor.
From the iron-track highway of the 19th century, to the concrete highways of the 20th, to the virtual highways of the 21st, society has advanced along very clear paths laid down by visionaries who embraced, and built upon, the value of standards and variance reduction.
Which brings me back to the Secretary's and Dr. Petzel's vision for VA's health care system. The old system, and much of what still passes for "new," is based on a traditional model of delivery and utilization that are not in line with the needs of Veterans today. We must get to the heart of the matter—embrace new ideas, reduce the variances, focus on the quality, and adhere to patient-centric standards. We must innovate and align ourselves with the evolving health care system of tomorrow—even better, we must be the model for that system, in the lead, out in front. Prevention and health maintenance must be the cornerstone of the new care model. It is right morally to prevent suffering; it is right fiscally, to avoid unnecessary costs.
Here is the banner headline under which we write the new story of VA health care: "VA BUILDS SYSTEM TO HELP VETERANS AVOID GETTING SICK"
Prevention of illness and comprehensive health management is the most efficient, highest quality, safest and economically most responsible way to promote health and avoid disease. Our definition of care encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual needs of Veterans.
Health is a balance of all three. Mental health cannot take a backseat to physical health—both must ride up front. No stigmas in a system that increases access to mental health care. We must manage system risks downward and the likelihood of positive outcomes upward. Quality-based approach must test assumptions, and collect and use data to continuously improve performance. We need to welcome new treatments based on integrative medicine.
We must apply the scientific method to prove treatments and compare their effectiveness, but we must not use the lack of initial data, as a reason to avoid trying new approaches. We must innovate, and appropriately test new methods and new treatments that can prevent disease and reduce suffering. This approach must also embrace end of life situations—where the limits of medicine are apparent, and the emotion and mystery of life are overwhelming.
We—and I really mean you and the health care professionals across VHA—must reassess and reset our strategies for how we deal with the end-of-life realities that face all-too-many Veterans and their families.
VA will create the "next generation of health care quality, access, and cost improvement in America. We will become the preferred source of care for Veterans. We will establish, and maintain, the gold standard of the highest quality care. VHA campuses and facilities will be safe, secure places. And VHA will be open to competition, and willing to leverage private sector medical care against a common standard of quality and positive outcomes. As easy as the Internet is to access a world of information, so, too will VA services be as easy to use as the leading customer service organization. All management infrastructure will be brought to bear in our mission—IT, acquisition, logistics, financial management, construction and facilities management, and HR, so that our back-office support is as strong as our direct patient-centered care.
How do we meet this challenge? Leadership direction on the new vision; delegation of decision-making authority at VHA; the new leadership team, with clear expectations, room to implement, and strong accountability for results; resources; and training. We must be players and active participants in the national policy debate. We must create a culture of openness necessary to promote quality. At the same time, we must demand accountability for meeting Veterans, and other stakeholder expectations. We will improve performance measures, including client satisfaction, improved health outcomes and value, measures for inpatient care to complement VHA's good measures for outpatient care, and much more.
I know we will meet these challenges, rise to even greater heights for Veterans, and create a VA health care system worthy of the title, "Best in the World."
You are the change agents to make it so. Secretary Shinseki and I look forward to sharing that journey with you, providing the support and resources to make it a reality.
Thank you.


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I've Always Wanted To Know:
How does a surge protector work?
If you own a computer, a television or any other piece of expensive electronics you should know what the above picture is. A surge protector is a key part of protecting your gadgets from damage but how exactly does it work? When you buy one what should you look for and what do the various terms mean?
In the USA standard wall voltage is 120 volts (120v). A surge is a term for when the voltage exceeds the standard 120V for a duration longer then 2 nanoseconds. Common causes of surges are lightning strikes, cycling of high energy demand appliances/systems and power delivery system failures.
A surge protector at it's most basic level has a circuit design which works normally at regular household voltages but once a surge happens will divert the extra power to the ground plug in the power outlet. The design of these circuits use either a MOV (metal oxide varistor) or a GDA (gas discharge arrestor) and both of these feature the ability to have a variable electrical conductivity.
Electricity will always take the path of least electrical resistance so the variable conductivity portion of the circuit (MOV or GDA) under normal 120v conditions makes a very poor conductor and hence the electricity flows normally. Under higher levels of voltage the variable conductivity portion changes and becomes a very good conductor of electricity allowing the excess current to be conducted through that path and into the ground. The design of the circuit is such that the excess current goes to the variable portion of the circuit and into the ground and the normal voltage is allowed to continue to your device.
As a last ditch fail safe some surge protectors will include a fuse (some have reusable circuit breakers or replaceable fuses), after the variable conductivity portion of the circuit, which allows current to pass through under normal voltage conditions and will burn out causing the circuit to break under high voltage.
So what does all the information on a surge protector package mean?
Number of Outlets: The number of outlet's the surge protector has. Pay attention to location because if they are too close to each other or angled oddly some plugs may take up 2.
Extra Ports: Ports like USB can be useful to charge phones and portable electronics while ethernet and phone lines ports can protect devices connected via those plugs.
Joules Rating: The amount of energy the surge protector can absorb before it fails. Higher is better and I wouldn't buy anything under 200 Joules.
Clamping Time/Response Time: The speed at which the protection engages. Faster is better and 2 NS or better is best.
Protection/Guarantee Value: This can be a tricky beast as the terms are very specific and what type of damage is covered. The guarantee may also only cover a pro-rated value can affect the true value of the guarantee.
Pass Through Voltage: The amount of energy that is let through when the surge suppressor is engaged in a surge. The lower the better as more pass through increases risk of damage to sensitive components.
AVR: Automatic Voltage Regulation is a feature which prevents brown outs and regulars voltage and is usually only available in uninterpretable power supplies not basic surge protectors.
Replaceable Fuse/Breaker: This let's you know if the surge protector includes a replaceable fuse or breaker which can be replaced or reset if it's tripped.
The general rule "you get what you pay for" applies with surge protectors with a sweet spot being in the $15 to $30 price range. Prices go up exponentially the better the surge protector so buying at the top of the line should be reserved for very expensive equipment which serves a critical purpose such as business servers or multiple computers.
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Octomom Charged With Welfare Fraud
(NEWSER) – She's baaaack: Octomom is making headlines again, and she's apparently not going to start doing it in a good way. Nadya Suleman has been charged with felony welfare fraud, the LA Times reports. More specifically, she faces one count of aid by misrepresentation and two counts of perjury by false application for aid, which stem from the fact that she allegedly failed to report almost $30,000 in income from her porn video when she applied for welfare last year and, as a result, got $16,481 in illegal welfare payments. If convicted on all counts, she faces five years and eight months in prison, USA Today reports. She's due in court Friday.


text: Didn't really like the Dalek episode last week, but this week's episode is fucking great. Two parters really are the best. 45 minutes just doesn't give enough time to establish a new location and tell a cool story. I agree. In the "old days" when I was watching Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker as Doctor Who (back in the late '70s and in the '80s), each story would typically go for five episodes, and there would be one episode each weeknight. Of course, the special effects were absolute rubbish back then (no disrespect to the BBC special effects dept, as I'm sure that they did their best with what was available to them!).


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Get lost in an amazing autumn maze; explore the all-you-can-eat menu at a scenic spot in Jackson county; learn the history and hardships of life as a hobo; and save room for a Green River or Banana Split at the ol' time soda fountain in Wilton.
Dan Kaercher: Let's go! Get lost in an amazing autumn maze. Explore the all you can eat menu at a scenic spot in Jackson County. Learn the history and hardships of life as a hobo and save room for a Green River Banana Split at the old time soda fountain in Wilton. Join me, Dan Kaercher as I travel the state to bring you these stories next on Iowa's Simple Pleasures.
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Dan Kaercher: In Northwest Iowa I found an amazing place with a corn maze and all things pumpkin. Up in the orthwest corner of the state O'Brien County is said to be one of Iowa's most highly tillable areas which equals abundant harvest of corn and soybeans. But near Sanborn, I find a much more colorful and unusual pair of crops. Pumpkins and squash. They are all part of the bounty at Solsma's Punkin Patch.
Amy Solsma: Well, I plant about 60 different varieties of pumpkins, gourds, and squash and the pumpkins can be anywhere from a couple ounces to 50 pounds. My biggest jack-o-'lantern that I ever planted was 81 pounds and then in addition we have lots of kinds of squash, and not just the typical like acorn and butternut and buttercup, but also a lot of exotic and heirloom varieties that are different shapes, colors, sizes, bumpy or warty and just lots of colors too.
Dan Kaercher: The pumpkin patch itself is about a mile down the road from Solsma's Proper and it isn't open to the public but oh boy, the rest of this agritourism business has so much to offer.
Employee: Have you ever been to the pumpkin patch before?
Dan Kaercher: First time visitors will quickly realize that pumpkins and squash are a serious business here at Solma's.
Amy Solsma: They should all be good. We try not to pick anything before it is ready.
Dan Kaercher: Whether folks are looking for a tasty autumn delicacy.
Amy Solsma: Yep, right under the - in the bunk right here and the acorn are in the wheelbarrow and then we have butternut too.
Dan Kaercher: Or seeking that perfect Halloween decoration.
Customer: This one looks good for my kitchen table.
Dan Kaercher: This family run operation has the tradition and the not so traditional and as you would expect they also have a crop driven relatively short window to be open to the public every year.
Amy Solsma: I open September 1 and all of September is very busy and into, I would say, the first half of October you know people want to decorate. They want to get their carving pumpkins and then - usually I run out of pumpkins. That is probably why I am not quite as busy at the end of the year.
Dan Kaercher: Over the last decade or so, the customers who make a pilgrimage to Solsma's every year have seen it grow.
Amy Solsma: We started it in 1999. I was raised on a farm as well and I used to raise pumpkins when I was a kid and I had two children of my own and I thought it would be kind of fun to start a little pumpkin patch. So, we had just a little 40 by 40 quarter of the field and I asked my father in law if I could plant a few pumpkins and he said that would be ok. And the first year we had small golf cart trailer and that was how many pumpkins we had for the year. So, I've grown a little bit since then.
Dan Kaercher: Besides the obvious outdoor selections for sale here Solsma's has an indoor country store. But it wasn't always part of the plan.
Amy Solsma: I started the store in 2003 because people would stop on the lot and they would see the building and they say "Oh, do you have a store in there?" And I say, "No" and I got sick of hearing that. So, I thought let's get some things in there for people to buy and so we have just local people. A gal that makes candles and crochets towels. I have a different honey lady that brings me honey and jam and just different local products that I like to showcase in the store.
Dan Kaercher: As I look around I notice the abundance of pumpkins and squash. Seems like it was a pretty good growing season around here.
Amy Solsma: Yeah, it has been a wonderful year. People ask me "What weather do pumpkins like?" I say "They like hot and dry". We had that this year and therefore we have a really good crop.
Dan Kaercher: There is another fun activity here for all ages. Now Amy, I have never done a corn maze before. What can I expect?
Amy Solsma: Well, lots of twists and turns and dead ends and hopefully you will come out in about an hour.
Dan Kaercher: An hour? Probably not until next spring. Tell me are there any hints of clues you can give me?
Amy Solsma: Well, I don't want to give it away. We don't want to make it too easy for you.
Dan Kaercher: Ok. Well, I am heading down there.
Amy Solsma: Good luck.
Dan Kaercher: I will need it. I think I made it. I think it took me a little longer than average but what is a couple weeks? It was a lot of fun. You know I have really enjoyed my time up here in Northwest Iowa. I can see why Solsma's Pumpkin Patch is a favorite autumn destination for so many folks.
Amy Solsma: I say you can buy an orange pumpkin anywhere but we try to grow everything else and the orange pumpkins too. But we just like to have people visit us.
Dan Kaercher: This family run restaurant in Jackson County offers a homey atmosphere in the country and all you can eat entrees. We were captivated by the picturesque Jackson County landscape. So, we pulled over at the Hurstville Interpretive Center just north of Maquoketa on Highway 61. It rests on an 18 acre wetland that offers fantastic opportunities to learn about the natural habitat and history of the area. Once inside Anne Burns gives us a brief overview of what is available at the center and also some local history.
Anne Burns: Inside the building you will see some exhibits that are devoted to wetlands, prairies and the old town of Hurstville which is just located up the road from us. Outside you will see some hiking trails. The trails wind through the prairie, take you out to a bird blind, and also take you through our butterfly garden.
Dan Kaercher: Limestone had a lot to do with Jackson County too, right?
Anne Burns: It does. Limestone and the processing of limestone was a big industry in Iowa in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Dan Kaercher: Now the Interpretive Center is named for Hurstville. What is that all about?
Anne Burns: Well, Alfred Hurst and his brother William came from the Davenport area in the 1870s and found a spot where they found the right kind of limestone to make what was called unslaked lime which is the powder that was used to make the mortar which was used for building foundations back at the turn of the century.
Dan Kaercher: And what happened to Hurstville?
Anne Burns: Hurstville declined in the mid-1930s to 1940s and what happened there was what was happening kind of all over the country. We had the Depression going on which decreased demand for building products.
Dan Kaercher: What if people want to visit? What hours and days are you open?
Anne Burns: We are open seven days a week except some of the major holidays and on weeks we are open 12pm to 5pm, but the grounds out here are open all day long really.
Dan Kaercher: After our visit to the Hurstville Interpretive Center it was back on the road to the Bluff Lake Catfish Farm. When we visited the area the caves at the Maquoketa Caves State Park were closed to protect local -- from something called White Nose Syndrome. However the Iowa DNR has reopened the caves to visitors. After making it through the state park and still more winding Jackson County roads we crested a hill. There we spotted an unassuming building by a pond in a secluded little valley. Linda Wells, is the daughter of the original owner Clayton Kuhlman and has been working at the restaurant since 1972. She tells us the remarkable story about how that pond and building came to be.
Linda Wells: My dad had a house in town and he traded it for this farm which is approximately 100 some acres. But my stepmother on the weekends liked to fish. So to keep everyone in the family happy he built this pond and he put a camper on the hillside for her and stocked it with catfish.
Dan Kaercher: Clayton Kuhlman sold the place in 1977 but kept it in the family selling to Linda's mom and stepdad.
Linda Wells: You know they did a handshake, they counted the money, and the place was my stepfather's.
Dan Kaercher: Word spread throughout Jackson County about the hideaway with the fantastic catfish. People started coming from all over and on weekends were packing the place.
Kory Kuhlman: We keep things pretty normal. We get a lot of people from cities and they just like to get away from their jobs and you can come out here and just disappear for awhile.
Dan Kaercher: When you decide to make the trip to Bluff Lake be prepared to wait. The restaurant doesn't accept reservations. No exceptions.
Linda Wells: A lady called me from California asking for reservations and we don't take reservations. So, it was a little hard for me to tell this person from California "Oh, sorry you are coming all this way but we don't take reservations".
Dan Kaercher: Please don't let the long lines scare you. There are plenty of things to keep you busy while you wait for an open table. They can sit on the decks and sit outside and have a drink. We serve them popcorn.
Kory Kuhlman: And have a family conversation and just kind of hang out here.
Dan Kaercher: I did notice you have a gift shop too.
Linda Wells: Yes. We opened that up in March. We try to get as much handmade stuff as we can from the local people and give some people something to look at while they are waiting for their supper too.
Dan Kaercher: But most people don't come for the gift shop and pretty trees. They come for the food. So, when you get your table be ready to eat. This relaxed family restaurant backs up its reputation with dish after dish of hearty meals. It is called the Catfish Farm but you don't actually raise catfish do you?
Linda Wells: No, that is how it started. Actually dad would stock the ponds. My brothers would sane them out or a customer would fish for their fish. My brothers would clean it and then bring it to me.
Dan Kaercher: But nowadays the Bluff Lake Catfish Farm specializes in all you can eat meals. So, it is just a real hidden treasure.
Customer: It is a hidden treasure. Yes. We love it.
Dan Kaercher: After a long day of exploring Jackson County I was ready to dive into some haddock from the Bluff Lake kitchen. Oh boy. Nice bit sized pieces of haddock. Which I understand is the Cadillac of the cod family according to Linda. Very good. Wonderful flavor on the breading. I got to try grandma's coleslaw. Very fresh tasting. It is a sweet coleslaw. Not too tangy. There is just some extra flavor there. I am going to have to just pry that out of Linda. Something special in that flavor. Pretty good. Bluff Lake Catfish Farm has been serving up favorites for more than 40 years and when you are here as they say "you are family".
Kory Kuhlman: There is a lot of customers that, you know, keep coming here and I have known for years and they are wonderful people and I think of them as family.
Dan Kaercher: No matter the season, Jackson County offers visitors hidden gems around every bend. A hobo's life is transient but the life and history of the hobo are forever honored in just one place, the North Central Iowa town of Britt. At the tail end f the 19th Century, Britt's railroad brought a new type of tourist to the community. The town's founding father saw an opportunity to boost Britt's visibility when a struggling convention needed a new home. A home for thousands of people without a home of their own.
Linda Hughes: Our founding fathers here in Britt, Potter, Way and Bailey was their last names, saw it in the Chicago paper that they no longer wanted to hold this - it was called Tourist Union 63 Convention out there. So these three men thought hey, maybe we could put Britt on the map by inviting the hobo to Britt. And the first hobo to come was Onion Cotton. They had a big party for him out at the fairgrounds. He agreed that Britt would be the home of the National Hobo Convention and that was 112 years ago.
Dan Kaercher: Now hobo that is an interesting word. I wonder why were these men called hoboes?
Linda Hughes: The word hobo actually comes from hoe boy. After the Civil War he went home and he found that his home was no longer there. So, he grabbed his hoe, his shovel, and he would go out and look for farm work. Well, hoe boy turned into hobo.
Dan Kaercher: Every August, Britt welcomes back old hoboes and new tourists alike. There is an outdoor market during the convention for those looking to snag the newest treasure. But the real draw is the Chief Theatre. The Britt landmark was purchased by the Hobo Foundation for one dollar in 1988.
Linda Hughes: It started with a just a small box of artifacts and today our building is pretty full.
Dan Kaercher: The exhibits at the museum illustrate the origin of the hobo and showcase a certain pride in this unconventional way of life. Due to economic factors the hobo population peaked during the Great Depression as thousands of people rode the rails looking for opportunity. But don't confuse a hobo with a bum.
Linda Hughes: A hobo is one who travels and works. A tramp will travel and a bum will do neither. So, you never want to call a hobo a tramp or a bum. Iowa Blackie was probably the most famous hobo in Iowa. He actually started to hobo when he was 13 years old. He hopped a freight train. By the time he was 17 he was hoboing full time. He had the love of the train. He had the love of the hobo and he lived that life. He was a hobo through and through. Well, last February we did loose Iowa Blackie. He caught the Westbound. We got his leather jacket. We got a couple of his journals. It kept track of his travels. His hobo way of life. Everything about his life were in these journals.
Dan Kaercher: Iowa Blackie was crowned King of the Hobo Convention in 1993. Every year the people of Britt and its adopted citizens still gather for a special coronation.
Linda Hughes: Well, on Saturday afternoon of Hobo Day everybody gathers at the city gazebo and the candidates get up and give a two minute speech and whoever gets the longest and loudest applause is the new king and queen of the hoboes. The king wears red. The queen wears blue. They each wear a Folgers coffee can crown.
Dan Kaercher: And when can people visit this museum?
Linda Hughes: The Hobo Museum is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Our hours are from 10 in the morning until five in the afternoon. We also will take tours by appointment or if someone wants to call through the year, I will bring them through.
Dan Kaercher: After you tour the museum you can explore the rest of Britt's hobo heritage. View the queen's flower garden and meet up with some past hobo royalty, Connecticut Shortie and New York Maggie, the pair are the only sisters to be crowned hobo queens of the convention.
Connecticut Shorty: The queen's gardens were built and maintained by Mary Jo and Linda Hughes. And there is several different queens here that have gardens. A lot of the queens pick their own flowers. If you look at them close you can usually find the name of who they have been dedicated too.
Dan Kaercher: Outlining the gardens is a beautiful walkway comprised of engraved bricks. The names on the bricks include Britt townspeople, hoboes, and friends of the hobo. The path leads to more memorials placed throughout the small park.
Connecticut Shorty: This brick walk is a combination of local Britt people and hoboes. And since their history has been entwined for 111 years, it is only fitting that they have bricks together in this walk.
Dan Kaercher: From there head off to the Hobo Jungle and see some interesting symbols as New York Maggie explains.
New York Maggie: Well it could be folklore. It could be true that hoboes marked houses if there is a cat marked on your house it means kind lady lives here. Safe camp an "X" with a little campfire.
Dan Kaercher: The Hobo Jungle is on the north side of Britt appropriately near the railroad tracks. During the Hobo Convention it is "the" center of activity.
Connecticut Shorty: This Hobo Jungle fills up with hundreds of people really.
New York Maggie: Any hobo that wants to get up and entertain, sing, do poetry; the hoboes are the main entertainment for the evening. We also set up a kitchen and feed the hoboes all weekend long as well as the town folks.
Dan Kaercher: End your day in Britt as the Hobo Cemetery. It is a small section in the Evergreen Cemetery reserved for hoboes who have caught the Westbound Train.
Connecticut Shortie: When a hobo dies, he catches a train heading west which is where the sun sets, in the west. All good hoboes go to Heaven. God knows that hoboes have to ride. So he allows them to ride the tails of the comets and the shooting stars. So whenever you see a streak of light across the sky, it might just be a hobo riding by.
Dan Kaercher: Britt keeps the spirit of the wanderer alive today. A home for everyone who is always looking for the next adventure waiting around the bend. I don't know about you but some days I long for an old fashioned treat from an old fashioned soda fountain. And I know right where to go, to Wilton in East Central Iowa. Can you imagine walking into this very building to order homemade confections just before the Civil War? That is more than 150 years ago. Which is way before my time by the way.
Customer: Do not get between me and my vanilla --. That's all.
Thelma Nopoulos: Green River coming up.
Dan Kaercher: The Wilton Candy Kitchen has been serving up sweet treats since it opened in 1860. Today you can get confections, ice cream -.
Thelma Nopoulos: Green River is lemon-lime and Red River is strawberry and cherry --.
Dan Kaercher: A variety of fountain drinks and a sandwich all in a setting that hasn't really changed much over the last century.
Thelma Nopoulos: The back bar, the big ice and the big mirror and the marble, that Italian marble, they said they brought it over on the covered wagons. It is very, very old.
Dan Kaercher: Thelma and her husband George Nopoulos are part of the family that has owned the Wilton Candy Kitchen since 1910. Four generations of the family have worked here. Now I understand you started here when you six years old.
George Nopoulos: That was a few days ago.
Dan Kaercher: A few days ago. Yeah. And what was your job when you were six years old?
George Nopoulos: Something very simple. Just crank a victrola machine.
Dan Kaercher: Crank a victrola. So, that was the music of the day.
George Nopoulos: That's right.
Dan Kaercher: George's duties have expanded a bit since age six. Among his jobs is to make eight flavors of ice cream. He does this at the front window of the shop so he can talk to customers and watch the action on Main Street. Now tell me about your ice cream making machine.
George Nopoulos: Well, this is a Taylor machine and we started using this about 55 years ago. That's when we bought the fountain at the same time was 1955 and it has been running ever since and makes a batch every 15 minutes.
Dan Kaercher: Now it is the real deal? You don't make any light ice cream or diet ice cream.
George Nopoulos: No, none of that. We have - butter fat.
Dan Kaercher: Plenty of butter fat.
George Nopoulos: Well, it is good for you. Heck it hasn't killed me yet.
Dan Kaercher: Obviously and how old are you?
George Nopoulos: 91, I guess.
Thelma Nopoulos: I started washing dishes here when I was ten years old and I am 80. So, I guess it is 70 years.
Dan Kaercher: You must like being together 24 hours/7 days a week.
Thelma Nopoulos: Yes, we have never thought anything differently. We love each other and we work together and share the load.
Dan Kaercher: Thelma and George's romance blossomed here at the candy kitchen. But theirs wasn't the only courtship in this iconic local setting.
Carla Thurston: We came in here almost every day when we were teenagers and we carved these in here in about 1957 and we have been married 53 years. That's the only place we sit.
Lisa Werner: I can remember coming here for ice cream when I was their age.
Dollie Ayres: I first cam in here in 1938.
Ed Williams: Can't say enough of what he and his wife have done for the town Wilton. Just phenomenal what all they have helped. So many different - well the churches and the Boy Scouts and everybody.
Ted Marolf: I was born here. So, there has never not been a candy kitchen as far as I know. It is an institution.
Dan Kaercher: There is a lot of local loyalty to the Wilton Candy Kitchen but many tourists stop by too. Including some of the thousands of bicyclists on the 2011 Ragbrai ride across Iowa. A couple nationally known actors have dropped in including Brooke Shields who was filming a movie nearby in 1991. In 1995, actor Gregory Peck was in the area and stopped by.
Thelma Nopoulos: They came down here. Then they set at table three, we have it marked, and Gregory Peck, his wife, and producer. And the seat is still warm. Everybody likes to sit in that seat where Gregory Peck sat. And then he came behind the soda fountain when I found out that his father Peck's Drug Store in La Jolla, California and that is why he came here to renew his roots with a soda fountain.
Dan Kaercher: Well, I am no Gregory Peck but I wanted to help out behind the counter too. Do you mind if I try to scoop some up sometime? How does that look?
Thelma Nopoulos: Well, that is pretty good. Can I help you just a little bit?
Dan Kaercher: Yes. I bowed out after scooping up one cone so I could let the professional show me how to make a banana split. Which by the way is said to have been created by George's father, Gus, after he obtained access to an oversupply of ripe bananas. Oh, look at that. George and Thelma say they have no plans to retire any time soon. Both being children of Greek Immigrants, Thelma says, makes them hard working and besides running the Wilton Candy Kitchen is just plain fun.
Thelma Nopoulos: We enjoy the people. We enjoy the work we do. We serve happiness to the customers.
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