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When John Delaney became UNF's fifth president in 2003, one of his first priorities was to refocus the University's vision for the next decade. Through lengthy consultations with faculty, staff, students, the Board of Trustees and the UNF Foundation Board, the University developed a new mission statement emphasizing UNF's role in fostering the intellectual and cultural growth and civic awareness of its students.
In essence, UNF became committed to offering exceptional educational opportunities to its students. In subsequent years, this vision has become reality through the establishment of Transformational Learning Opportunities (TLOs). These have taken the form of study-abroad experiences, internships, fieldwork, co-ops, service learning, undergraduate research projects and more. A related commitment to community-based transformational learning adds relevance to the UNF experience by applying these student opportunities to projects aimed at meeting community needs and solving social problems. In a step to further enhance these academic experiences, the University established flagship programs whereby UNF invests in faculty and infrastructure to produce nationally recognized courses of study.All of these innovations require resources. Dr. Pierre Allaire, vice president for Institutional Advancement, said the first step was to identify ways in which private support could best support the new vision and priorities of the University soon after Delaney's inaugural address in February 2004. "We decided on a multi-pronged approach in which we would rely on state resources to fund new buildings, enrollment growth to fund new programs and private support to enhance academic quality," Allaire said.Allaire noted the enhancements can take many forms such as new professorships and fellowships to recruit and retain the best and brightest faculty members and graduate students, or new scholarships to ease the financial challenge for students, allowing them to concentrate on their studies.Dr. Mark Workman, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, said private support is crucial to enhancing academic programs, especially for such things as TLOs. "It has become clear to me our ability to offer a high quality academic experience for our students depends heavily on generous donors who have established endowments that allow us to offer transformational educational opportunities," he said.This commitment to making students UNF's top priority led to the decision to launch a major capital campaign this year. That campaign, which will publicly kick off Oct. 2, will be co-chaired by W. Radford Lovett and Russell B. Newton, two Jacksonville business executives with a long history of involvement at UNF."When we began planning this campaign three years ago, the economy was obviously a lot better than it is today," Lovett said. "As we neared the official kickoff, we talked to many people in the community about whether we should delay or cancel the campaign. It became obvious to us that we really had no choice but to continue with our plans. With declining state support and the impact of the recession on the families of our students, the case to support UNF has never been stronger," he said. Similarly, Newton acknowledged economic conditions would play a factor in the campaign. "Certainly, the economic times are going to slow or delay the gifts, but it will not eliminate them," he added. "We are getting very positive response from the people with whom we are talking. They tell us they love the story; they love the mission; they love what's going on at UNF. The need is greatest when the economic times are weakest." The Power of Transformation Campaign will build on the success of the University's previous campaign, Access to Excellence. That campaign, from 1997 to 2003, set out to raise $65 million for the University. The campaign eventually raised more than $100 million from 11,000 donors, including 25 gifts of $1 million or more. Among other accomplishments, the successful campaign created more than 180 new scholarships for UNF students. Allaire said the bottom line for the new campaign is the same as the first campaign – helping to transform the lives of students. "Every transformational experience we provide to a UNF student brings us a step closer to our goal of transforming our community. There has never been a more important time to illustrate The Power of Transformation."
What: Kickoff for The Power of Transformation Campaign for the University of North FloridaWhen: Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m.Where: Reception: Boathouse – Student Union; Dinner: UNF ArenaFaculty and Staff Special Cost: $75 per person
To purchase tickets, contact the Ticket Box Office at ext. 2878. For more information, call Sarah Dufresne at ext. 2100.
To slightly paraphrase an old proverb: The road to health is paved with good intentions. Healthy Osprey is transforming those good intentions into body, mind and spiritual realities for the University community.Healthy Osprey is a campus-wide health initiative introduced to UNF in 2008 by President John Delaney after reviewing a report about a national program called Healthy Campus 2010. Healthy Osprey evolved from Healthy Campus 2010. The primary goals of Healthy Campus 2010 are to increase the quality and longevity of life and eliminate health disparities or barriers keeping people from achieving optimal health. Sometimes, interpreting mission statements is like trying to nail jello to the wall – nearly impossible. The mission statement for Healthy Osprey is pretty clear-cut: "Healthy Osprey is a collaboration of students, faculty and staff working together to foster a University community that embraces the development of a healthy mind, body and spirit. The purpose of Healthy Osprey is to assess and respond to the needs of the UNF community to create and maintain a healthy environment which will enhance the holistic student experience." While maintaining good physical health is important, Healthy Osprey is about more than working out to achieve bulging biceps and ironing-board-flat tummies. Holistic health emphasizes the connection or balance among physical, mental and spiritual health. It focuses on how they are interconnected and critical to good health and a healthy lifestyle. "People often think of health in terms of fitness and nutrition," said Shelly Purser, co-chair of Healthy Osprey and director of the Department of Health Promotion. "Although these components are vital to good health, you must also include mental, emotional, spiritual, environmental and sexual health into the equation."There are several ongoing campus programs and a newly re-designed program related to Healthy Osprey. "The [Healthy Osprey] initiative has been well-received by the campus community," said Dr. Pam Chally, Healthy Osprey co-chair and dean of the Brooks College of Health. "Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive with participants indicating an increase in their health-related knowledge and associated health behaviors." Chally then included the words of an ancient Greek physician to emphasize the value of living a healthy lifestyle: "When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless and intelligence cannot be applied." She immediately added, "He got it right."The Healthy Osprey program Ospreys on the Move combines all three components of the Healthy Osprey initiative: body, mind and spirit. The eight-week program, designed in part to reduce stress, consists of weekly nutrition sessions with counseling center staff and weekly informational sessions on eating habits, portion control, weight management and other related topics. The program's ultimate goal is for each participant to walk more than 10,000 steps daily and also maintain a healthy diet. More than 175 participants completed the inaugural eight-week program.Several staff members completed a Healthy Osprey program called Anger Management Intervention Services. The course enabled the Department of Health Promotion to provide services to students advised to seek anger-management assistance by the Conduct Office or Residence Life.This fall, tobacco-cessation support groups will be available for students, faculty and staff free of charge. The groups, which focus on peer bonding and social support, last six to eight weeks and feature individualized plans to help participants stop smoking. They were initially offered this summer, but will have a new, revised curriculum for the program this fall.In June, due in large part to the Healthy Osprey initiative, UNF received the American Heart Association Gold Level Award for being a "Fit Friendly Company" and the city of Jacksonville's Bronze Level Worksite Award for being among Jacksonville's healthiest 100 companies. Creating a culture that promotes and embraces holistic health was one of the major criteria for the American Heart Association Award. UNF this fall will have a Healthy Osprey team in the American Heart Walk. Also, Health Promotion will continue to have blood drives on campus.Purser said UNF's controlled burning, recycling and construction of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified buildings are examples of the environmental health of the University. The Crisis Management Team is an example of the mental-health aspect of the University. The Health Osprey program builds on these previously established programs. "We care about our students, staff and faculty," Chally said. "Health is critical to overall well-being. If you have your health, you can have everything. If you don't, not much matters. We want to improve health for everyone on our campus. This initiative [Healthy Osprey] will help students, faculty and staff to achieve and maintain optimal holistic health."Everett Malcolm, Healthy Osprey Steering Committee member and associate vice president for Student Affairs, sees the mind component of Healthy Osprey, which incorporates mental and emotional health, stress management and academic health, as being vital to student retention and graduation rates. "The concepts associated with the Healthy Osprey initiative can be woven into both student and employee recruitment literature," Malcolm said. "Creating an environment that supports and encourages optimal health can play a vital role in recruiting and retaining the highest quality students, faculty and staff."Malcolm said the recent Healthy Osprey Free and Fun program targeted the nearly 1,200 first-time-in-college students who attended UNF during the Summer B session. The focus of the program, a collaboration among several campus entities, is to introduce new students to the healthy options available on campus and to help them make healthy choices."The University is a small facet of our local and global communities," Purser said, summing up the importance of Healthy Osprey to the UNF campus community. "Addressing health disparities and helping the University community to achieve and maintain optimal holistic health establishes the foundation to foster the same transformational learning opportunity within the community at large. Maintaining a healthy balance in all of these areas [body, mind and spirit] helps participants live a healthier and happier life."
An upcoming exhibition at The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, a cultural resource of the University of North Florida, illustrates the rich educational possibilities UNF offers to students and the public within its new downtown presence."The Art of Teaching: UNF Art & Design Faculty Showcase" presents an array of compelling art by leading art educators working in a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, time-based work and site specific installations. This exhibition will run concurrently from Sept. 18 to Jan. 3 with an exhibit dedicated to Robert Motherwell, a pre-eminent American abstract expressionist.UNF faculty, staff and students who are not currently members of MOCA can attend the museum's members preview party for the above exhibitions from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 17 for $10, a savings of 66 percent off the $30 regular, non-member guest price. The party will include hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, live music and contemporary art from UNF's own faculty artists.The following UNF art and design faculty will be displaying their work in the exhibition:Graphic DesignVanessa CruzPainting and DrawingLouise Freshman BrownMark CreeganAndrea DeflorioNofa DixonJim DraperRaymond GaddyKyle KeithPaul LadnierDavid LauderdaleAnna McClellanStephanie ShieldhousePhotographyAlexander DiazPaul KarabinisDominick MartorelliPrintmakingEmily Arthur DouglassJohn HutchesonSculptureJenny HagerLance VickeryCeramicsStephen HeywoodDrs. Debra Murphy, P. Scott Brown and Elizabeth Heuer will provide commentary on the works."Many people recognize our faculty is composed of outstanding art educators, but they may have never had the opportunity to see for themselves what an incredibly talented artist each is," said Murphy, chair of the Department of Art and Design. "Our professors have exhibited and presented in Europe, Asia, Central America and throughout the United States, but it is particularly special when they exhibit here in Jacksonville." The art and design faculty will also present a series of 12 free lectures throughout both exhibitions. Topics will include historical predecessors of Motherwell, the meaning of his work and relevancy to today's printmaking, as well as stories from participating artists in the Faculty Showcase about their inspirations and working processes. Printmaking professor John Hutcheson's Sept. 24 lecture bridges both exhibitions, providing a gallery walk-through of the Motherwell retrospective and sharing his personal experiences of working with him.Located at 333 N. Laura St. in the heart of downtown Jacksonville, MOCA's historic facility boasts nearly 15,000 square feet of galleries, classrooms and studios dedicated to educating the public about art. Starting this fall, a second-floor gallery will be used to highlight the visual arts at UNF, with the first exhibit to be dedicated to the works of former and current sculpting students.The Art and Design Department began offering classes at the museum earlier this year, and students have been thrilled to learn their craft in a venue that may one day exhibit their art. "This gives our art students the opportunity to display their work amid some of the most celebrated contemporary artists in an amazing setting," Murphy said. "It typifies the kind of community-based transformational learning available at UNF."One person who has already seen the incredible educational advantages of having the new museum is Irene Baker, a senior studying drawing and painting. She took one of the first UNF classes offered at MOCA last spring, drawing a variety of downtown architectural features on historic buildings for the class. "Being on campus limits you to drawing still life and models, but being downtown, especially at MOCA, has opened up my ability to draw some really amazing buildings, faces with really distinct character, and everyday street scenes," she said. "It is intellectually stimulating, and it really puts me more in touch with what it will be like as a working artist."Prior to the spring class, Baker had never set foot inside the museum, but she became so enamored with being there she interned as an art educator during the summer. What she appreciates most is how much effort goes into helping museum visitors understand contemporary art and its place in today's world."Contemporary art is not pretentious or inaccessible," Baker said. "It can be challenging at first for people used to classical and traditional art, but this is art that is fresh, vibrant and culturally relevant for today's audiences."
The longstanding relationship between UNF and the Central American country of Belize continues to flourish after a recent visit by officials from the University of Belize.The Belize delegation - Dr. Cynthia Thompson, assistant provost; Yura Monsanto, human services director; and Harry Lui, acting chief financial officer - visited campus for four days in early July, accomplishing a lot in a short time. Ellery Griffis, UNF's associate controller and ombudsman for the Controller's Office, Dr. Larry Daniel, dean of the College of Education and Human Services, and John Kemppainen, director of the Office of Academic Advising in the College of Education and Human Services, co-hosted the visit.The visit resulted from a trip Griffis took to Belize in March to help the University of Belize develop stronger business practices to satisfy the requirements of an impending accreditation. Santos Mahung, president of the University of Belize, wanted to take it one step further and send a delegation from his university to visit UNF, observe how things are done here and take what they learned back to Belize."I think it's important for us to assist our neighbors where we can," Griffis said. "It's a win-win situation for both UNF and UB [University of Belize]. If we want to expand our multicultural diversity here at UNF and expand our international markets and education, we need to assist and support our Latin American neighbors if we can."Griffis, Daniel and Kemppainen took the delegation to meetings at Enrollment Services, Internal Auditing, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Financial Services, One-Stop Student Services, Human Resources, Auxiliary Services, the Bookstore, Brooks College of Health and the College of Education and Human Services, as well as other departments and offices. "We covered many topics, and I believe gave them a lot of information to take back and ponder," said Kemppainen, who has been to Belize more than 20 times, often working on student-exchange and internship programs. "I personally believe that this type of international institutional cooperation and exchanges are very important both for UNF as we become more international in our mission and for our partners in Belize who have worked with us for so many years."
Oscar Munoz, executive vice president and chief financial officer of the CSX Corp., is the guest lecturer for an Intercultural Center for PEACE presentation to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month. Munoz's lecture, titled "Know Thyself," will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, in the Student Union, Building 58W, Room 2704. Munoz is responsible for the management and oversight of all financial, strategic planning, information technology, procurement and real estate activities at CSX. As a member of the corporation's executive team, Munoz has helped CSX become an increasingly profitable leader in rail freight and logistics services. Munoz has years of experience in a variety of industries. Before joining CSX in 2003, he was chief financial officer and vice president of AT&T Consumer Services, and held numerous positions of increasing responsibility at Coca-Cola and Pepsi Cola. Munoz earned his B.S. degree from the University of Southern California and his M.B.A. from Pepperdine University. He is a member of the board of directors of Continental Airlines, where he chairs the Audit Committee. Munoz is also a member of the board of directors of the nonprofit organization Outward Bound and a member of the Audit Committee Leadership Network. He has twice been recognized - in 2001 and 2006 - as one of the 100 most influential Hispanics by Hispanic Business magazine. For more information, contact Chris Bender at ext. 2842.
Department: Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM)Job: DirectorYears at UNF: 25-1/2 Tell us something about you that even your friends don't know.
I guess the one thing my friends may not know about me is that I was almost court-martialed while in Morocco. I was drinking French wine and eating cheese sandwiches on "Miami Beach" in Casablanca and fell asleep. When I awoke, I was badly burned and blistered. The U. S. Air Force said as a G. I. (Government Issue), I had damaged government property. They later felt sorry and did not proceed.What are you most passionate about?I think that at this point in my life and career, I can say that I am most passionate about law enforcement training and highway safety. With the traffic fatality numbers in 2008 at 37,400, their lowest since 1961, we are still killing far too many people on our nation's highways, and throughout this country highway safety is not a priority.We still refer to traffic crashes as accidents. Since they are caused and do not just happen, they are not accidents. We still refer to the national alcohol impaired presumptive level (.08) as the legal limit and it should be referred to as the illegal limit. We have lots of work to do.
Second to highway safety, I guess I am one of very few African- Americans who are very passionate about NASCAR racing. I have a 1990 Chevy Silverado pickup with#88 and #3 on the back. They are [for] Dale Earnhart Jr. and his late father, Dale Sr., respectively.What is the best thing you ever won?The best thing that I have ever won was the J. Stannard Baker Award. I was presented the award in November 2008 at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in San Diego. The prestigious J. Stannard Baker Award annually recognizes individual lifetime contributions to highway safety. Law enforcement officers of state, county, metropolitan or municipal agencies, as well as other private or public sector representatives, are selected by the Highway Safety Committee for their sustained, continuous, career-spanning, and unusual initiative and creativity in developing and implementing highway safety programs within the communities they serve. The award is presented by the IACP, in collaboration with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Northwestern University's Center for Public Safety.What was the best money you ever spent?The best money that I ever spent was on a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Super Sport. I paid $3,700 for this, my first new vehicle that I bought when I got out of the Air Force. This vehicle was a "real" muscle car that came standard with a 396 CI Engine – 325 HP and a four-speed Muncie transmission. What a stock vehicle. Sadly, when I started to work for the Virginia State Police, I was told very bluntly that this vehicle was "not in keeping with the image of the VSP." I later sold it to a gentleman in Richmond for $1,000. I see them being sold and auctioned for upwards of $50,000.Tell us about your family.I have been married to Annette M. Jacob for 39-1/2 years. We have three children, Armond, 37, Courtney, 35, and Samantha, 32. These three children brought me nine lovely grandchildren ranging in age from 8-1/2 months to 17 years of age.I was born in a small town on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and moved with my family to Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1955. What a change for a little black kid who was born and lived in segregated Virginia moving to Brooklyn, N.Y. I graduated from Brooklyn High School of Automotive Trades in 1962 and joined the U. S. Air Force. My four years in the Air Force took me to Lackland Air Force Base in Texas for basic training and Amarillo, Texas, for tech school. My first duty assignment was a base in North Africa in Morocco for nine months. We were about 17 miles outside of Casablanca. From there I was assigned to Bitburg Air Force Base in Germany for 27 months and finally back to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.I returned to Brooklyn, where I went to work for United Parcel Service. I worked there for two years, 1966 – 1968, and they went on strike. I then tested for the New York City Transit Authority for a surface line operators posting (bus driver). I was hired and drove some of Jackie Gleason's (Ralph Kramden in "The Honeymooners") routes: Flatbush Avenue, Nostramd Avenue, Ocean Avenue and Utica Avenue and Kings Highway. What a cool job until the city crime rate climbed to robbing bus drivers and passengers. I resigned and moved my wife of two years and my 11-month old son back to Virginia in 1972.What person had the greatest impact on your life?I think my father had the greatest impact on my life by instilling a positive work ethic and commitment to duty and self-improvement. My father passed away on Oct. 8, 2008 at 99 years of age. Dad's birthday was Jan. 20, 1909. Just think, he would have been 100 years old on Jan. 20, 2009, the day we swore in our 43rd and first black president of the United States.What is your favorite way to blow an hour?My favorite way to blow an hour is drinking a cold Heineken in my garage after completing my yard duties. I travel so much that just relaxing in my garage and observing activities in my cul-de-sac is something I enjoy.If you were not working at UNF, what would you be doing?If I were not working at IPTM/UNF, I would probably be planning to retire from the Virginia State Police. When I moved back to Virginia in 1972, I tested and was accepted to the VSP. I joined the VSP in November 1973 and resigned as a sergeant in 1983 to begin my employment with IPTM/UNF January 1984. As an internationally recognized police training institute, we are a resource that allows UNF opportunities that other universities do not enjoy. We have enjoyed this relationship for 29 years.If you could choose any other career, what would it be and why?If I could choose another career, I would probably become an automobile mechanic. I know the automotive industry has become quite technical since the 1960s, but the principles of the gasoline and diesel engines are still the same. That would be intake, compressor, power and exhaust. I would have to do some retraining, but I think it would be fun. With my background in mechanics and gas engines, I always thought it would be fun to own a small engine repair shop when I retire. This would have to take a back seat to a continuing effort to reduce highway crashes, fatalities and injuries. I would continue to consult and participate with various highway safety organizations.What was the last book you read? The last book that I read was "Terror at Beslan" by John Giduck. This was the tragedy at opening day of a school in the Soviet Union. It was written as a warning to the United States.
Milestone AnniversariesCongratulations to the following employees, who will celebrate a milestone anniversary at UNF in September.35 years:Eileen Brady, University Librarian, Thomas G. Carpenter Library Jeffrey Coman, Senior Irrigation Technician, Physical Facilities Royal Van Horn, Professor, Foundations and Secondary Education25 years:Dorothea Kent, Executive Secretary, Internal Auditing20 years:Rachel Broderick, Director of Academic Support Services, Enrollment Services Ashley Brown, Senior Custodial Worker, Custodial Services15 years:Dan Dundon, Director of Development Communications, Public RelationsKathleen Klein, Associate Athletic Director, Intercollegiate Athletics10 years:John Allen, Coordinator of IT Support, User ServicesTimothy Cheney, Assistant Director of Research and Program Services, Academic Affairs Jane Harrell, Head Coach, Women's Swimming, Intercollegiate Athletics Bruce Hatcher, Pest Control Technician, Physical Facilities Andre House, Business Operations Specialist, Auxiliary ServicesCara Schaffer, Coordinator of Internal Auditing, Internal AuditingFive years:Michelle Argus, Financial Aid Specialist, Enrollment Services Processing OfficeMichael Neglia, Director/Treasurer, Treasurer's OfficeKaterina Turner, Graphic Designer, Public RelationsAllen Walters, Construction Project Specialist, Physical Facilities Julianna Williams, Assistant Director of Marketing and Publications, Public RelationsWelcomeThe following new employees were either hired by UNF or accepted new positions at UNF from mid-July to mid-August:Esther Angell, Accounting Associate, Advancement Services Duncan Barlow, Instructor, English Mariane Beaton, Assistant Professor, Leadership and CounselingErin Bennett, Assistant Professor, Music Paul Carelli, Assistant Professor, Philosophy and Religious Studies Natasha Christie, Assistant Professor, Political Science and Public AdministrationJean Clance, Administrative Secretary, Small Business Development CenterSara Colosimo, Lecturer, Biology Jeremy Dean, Groundskeeper, Physical Facilities Justin DePlato, Instructor, Political Science and Public AdministrationAmanda Freeney, Senior Custodial Worker, Physical Facilities Martin Fromm, Instructor, History Andy Gauler, Adjunct Instructor, Psychology Joseph Gawel, Instructor, English Claire Goldstene, Adjunct, History Claire Marie Gonzalez, Instructor, Foundations and Secondary EducationCindy Hall-D'Angelo, Instructor, College of Education and Human Services Rizal Hari, Custodial Worker, Physical Facilities Shana Harrington, Instructor, Clinical and Applied Movement ScienceMargaret Holder, Assistant Professor, Nursing Janice Hunter, Research Fellow, Florida Institute of Education Valerie Johnston, Assistant Professor, Public Health Amanda Kahn, Assistant Professor, Biology Carol Ledbetter, Professor, Nursing Scott Lowery, Athletic Ticket Manager, Intercollegiate Athletics Darcy Lutes, Lecturer, Biology Lisa Lynch, Grant Specialist, Exceptional Student and Deaf EducationTracie Mahaffey, Instructor, Philosophy and Religious Studies Deborah McKinney, Instructor, Art and Design Rey Moyeno, Equipment Mechanic, Physical Facilities Anjum Naeem, Assistant Child Development Teacher, Child Development and Research CenterMarleta Nash, Custodial Worker, Physical Facilities Cynthia Natter, Instructor, Student AffairsJudith Poppell, Assistant Professor, Leadership and CounselingRodrigo Puebla, Women's Tennis Coach, Tennis Tommy Richardson, Groundskeeper, Physical Facilities Joseph Schmuller, Assistant Professor, Psychology Jaimee Stewart, Instructor, Mathematics and Statistics Bradford Talbot, Instructor, English Lee Watson, Maintenance Mechanic, Physical Facilities Christopher Whitehead, Assistant Director, Sports Media Relations, Intercollegiate Athletics Camay Williams, Custodial Worker, Physical Facilities Congratulations
Dr. Chiu Choi, School of Engineering, won a gold and a silver medal in the 2009 Amateur Athletic Union U.S.A. National Taekwondo Championships June 29 - July 4. (photo)Sandie Loach, College of Education and Human Services, Academic Advising, has a new granddaughter. Her daughter, UNF alum Kim Hurley, gave birth July 27 to Vivien June, who weighed in at 7 pounds, 13 ounces. She is Loach's fourth grandchild.
Clinical and Applied Movement Sciences: Dr. Peter Magyari attended the National Strength and Conditioning Association's 32nd Annual National Conference in Las Vegas, where he presented his research titled "Upper Body Muscular Endurance among Active Duty Firefighters." Collaborators on this research were UNF physical therapy graduate students Jessica May and Tom Fonger.
Dr. James Churilla spoke on "Physical Activity, Fitness and Metabolic Syndrome" at the Florida Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation conference in Orlando last month.Dr. Rose Marie Rine published an article titled "Growing Evidence for Balance and Vestibular Problems in Children" in the August issue of Audiological Medicine.Nursing: Drs. Barbara J. Kruger and Doreen Radjenovic, along with Judy Comeaux, Kiran Macha and community pediatrician Dr. Karen H. Toker, published "School Nursing for Children with Special Needs: Does Number of Schools Make a Difference?" in the August issue of the Journal of School Health.Dr. Carol A. Ledbetter was elected to a second three-year term (2010–13) on the Board of Commissioners for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), an autonomous accrediting agency that contributes to the improvement of public health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of education programs that prepare students for nursing. As a voluntary, self-regulatory process, CCNE accreditation supports and encourages continuing self-assessment by nursing education programs and supports continuing growth and improvement of collegiate professional education. The Brooks College of Health School of Nursing programs are accredited by CCNE. The School of Nursing will host a CCNE accreditation visit in 2010. Debra Wagner and Mary Bear published "A Concept Analysis of Patient Satisfaction with Nursing Care within a Nursing Framework" in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, Vol. 65, March 2009.
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History: Dr. Charles Closmann
published an edited collection titled "War and the Environment: Military Destruction in the Modern Age" (Texas A&M University Press, 2009) in July.
Mathematics and Statistics: Dr. Beyza Aslan
attended the Society of Industrial Applied Mathematics 2009 Annual Meeting in Denver, presenting a talk titled "Three Dimensional Discharging Structure of a Mountain Thunderstorm."
Physics: Dr. Barry Albright was co-author of a paper (with L.E. Zanno, D.D. Gillette and A.L. Titus) titled "A New North American Therizinosaurid and the Role of Herbivory in 'Predatory' Dinosaur Evolution," which was published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society, Biological Sciences, in July. Dr. Jane MacGibbon gave an invited talk titled "Can a Chromosphere be Formed in Black Hole Decays?" (co-authored by B.J. Carr and Don N. Page) at the invitation-only conference "Extra Dimensions and Mini Black Holes" in Heidelberg, Germany, in July. She also presented "Sensitivity of the Fermi Detectors to Gamma-Ray Bursts from Evaporating Primordial Black Holes (PBHs)" (co-authored by T. N. Ukwatta, W. C. Parke, K. S. Dhuga, A. Eskandarian, N. Gehrels, L. Maximon, D. C. Morris and Stephen Rhodes) and "Generalized Second Law Limits on the Variation of Fundamental Constants" at the Twelfth Marcel Grossman Meeting, a major international meeting on general relativity and astrophysics, in Paris, France, in July.Dr. Nirmal Patel's paper, "Potentiometric Biosensor for Urea Determination in Milk" has been published in Sensors and Actuators, Vol. 140, Issue 1, June 2009.Sociology and Anthropology: Dr. Krista Paulsen published "Ethnography of the Ephemeral: Studying Temporary Scenes through Individual and Collective Approaches" in the journal Social Identities. Dr. Jenny Stuber published "Gender Expectations and Online Evaluations of Teaching: Evidence from RateMyProfessors.com" in Teaching in Higher Education, Vol. 14, August 2009.
Computing: Drs. Ken Martin
and Judy Solano participated in the ABET Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) meeting July 16-18. ABET was formerly the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Martin and Solano both serve as team chairs for CAC accreditation visits to computer science programs. Dr. Charles Winton participated in the July meeting of Global Conference on Educational Robotics sponsored by The KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) Institute for Practical Robotics. Winton serves as chairman of the board of directors of the KISS Institute for Practical Robotics. Construction Management: Dr. Carol Woodson passed the examination to become an Accredited Professional, New Construction and Major Renovations, under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. Dean's Office: Dr. Jerry Merckel attended the ABET Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) meeting July 16-19. He, like Martin and Solano, serves as a team chair for CAC accreditation visits to computer science programs. Engineering: Dr. Dean Krusienski published (with co-author J.R. Wolpaw) "Brain-Computer Interface Research at the Wadsworth Center: Developments in Noninvasive Communication and Control"; Book Chapter 11, Brain Machine Interfaces for Space Applications: Enhancing Astronauts' Capabilities, in the "International Review of Neurobiology" edited by Rossini, Summerer and Izzo and published by Elsevier, 2009. He also published (with G.D. Johnson) "Ensemble SWLDA Classifiers for the P300 Speller" in the Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, which took place in San Diego in July.Dr. Adel ElSafty presented two seminars in July at the Haskell Company: "The Design of New Concrete Structures Reinforced with Fiber Reinforcement Polymer (FRP) Bars" and "The Design of FRP Strengthening for Reinforced Concrete Structures with FRP Sheets and Laminates." Also, one of ElSafty's undergraduate engineering student teams won second place (another UNF team finished 10th) regionally out of the 10 participating teams in the Big-Beam Competition, beating out teams from UF, Tennessee, FIU and South Carolina. Dr. Steve Nix was recognized for his contributions in civil engineering and education, being named "Engineer of the Year, 2009" at the Northeast Florida Engineers Week Banquet in February at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine. He also received the Jim H. Miller Award for outstanding performance and professionalism in the water environment industry from the Florida Water Environment Federation in May; and "Professor of the Year, Civil Engineering, 2008-09" at the UNF School of Engineering Senior Dinner in April.
Childhood Education: Dr. Gigi M. David
recently participated as a workshop leader for the Young Authors Workshop. Visit jacksonville.com for more information. David will be participating in the 2009 Florida Heritage Book Festival in St. Augustine in September. This literary event will showcase Florida's unique culture and heritage by honoring authors who write about or live in Florida. On Friday, Sept. 11, David along with other Florida authors will visit local schools for a presentation and book signing. Dr. Katie Monnin has done a lot of work this summer for Toon Books, publishing alignments of their early reader comic texts to the national English Language Arts standards. Learn more.
Dr. Christine Weber presented a workshop titled "Issues and Dilemmas: The Move of Two States Toward Curriculum Reform" and a paper developed with Dr. Laurel Stanley on "Designing Effective Workshops for Educating Parents of Gifted Children" at the 18th World Conference on Gifted and Talented Children Aug. 3-7 in Vancouver. Dr. Lunetta Williams co-authored an article with Dr. Katrina Hall titled "Exploring Students' Reading Attitudes" that was recently accepted by the Journal of Reading Education. Hall, Wanda Hedrick, and Williams, along with honors student Jennifer Abendroth, were accepted to present "The Development of an Observation Instrument to Measure Reading Engagement During Independent Reading Time" at the American Reading Forum in Sanibel, Fla., in December. Hall, Williams and Abendroth were also accepted to present "Measuring Student Engagement During Independent Reading Time" at the Florida Reading Association in Orlando this month.Foundations and Secondary Education: Dr. Richard Chant published an article titled "Developing Involved and Active Citizens: The Role of Personal Theorizing and Action Research in a Standards-Based Social Studies Classroom" in Teacher Education Quarterly. This was a special social studies edition of the journal focused on teaching for democracy.
Q: From Kathy Westberry (events planning associate, Admissions) – Many campus organizations used the 1600 Rooms (Building 14) for various student events and staff events. Now that the large space in the 1600 Rooms is gone, are there plans for another space down at that end of campus to accommodate events on the Green that might be rained out? A: From Joann Campbell (associate vice president, Academic Affairs) – The 1600 Rooms are being renovated as classrooms, labs and a new TV studio for the Department of Communication. There are no alternative spaces at that end of campus to accommodate rainouts for events on the Green, except for the 1700 Room. The Student Union is available for such purposes. Also, the only other alternative to holding the outside events on the Green that I am aware of is the Student Union amphitheater.
Q: From Sarah Dufresne (assistant director of special events, Public Relations) – I would like to know why they put the new lamppost bases on campus so close to the road? A: From John Hale (assistant director, Physical Facilities) – The new pole bases have very deep foundations. Existing underground utilities (water, electric, sewer, telephone) necessitated moving the pole bases to avoid damaging these services. Also, the existing street lights have to remain in service during the project so we don't have the option of putting the new bases in the same location as the old. Where the new bases conflict with existing sidewalks; the sidewalks will be re-aligned.
Q: From Amy Pierce (director of development, Coggin College of Business) – Last year there was an eel in the aquarium outside of the President's Office. It is no longer there, and I wonder what happened to it?A: From Tom Bartlett (laboratory assistant, Biology Department) – It's nice to know people observe the tank. I am president of the Marine Biology Club and maintain the fish tank outside the President's Office. The eel simply had to be removed so we could expand the diversity of fish in the tank. The eel is being kept in a holding tank with his old buddy the clown fish, which was also removed. The eel and the clown fish had grown so much larger that new fish added to the tank were viewed as gourmet meals. Their new tank will be coming soon to the area outside the Student Government offices.


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Lighthouse Deli: A New York Deli on ... Big Island?
A New York-style deli in Hawi, the tiny town in the northern, remote corner of Big Island? Believe. Lighthouse Deli opened about two years ago, in the space formerly occupied by Short 'n' Sweet (make sure to stop by this bakery, now located in Hilo, if you're in the area).
On the menu: a classic Reuben, The New Yorker (corned beef or pastrami topped with coleslaw), and Lighthouse even makes its own pretzels—warm, chewy, butter-glazed, sprinkled with coarse salt and sweetened with brown sugar and molasses. They may not taste like they're from a New York street cart, but they're damn good.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
RIP Steve Larsen, 1970-2009
I had met Steve at the Pacific Crest Triathlon, the Haulin' Aspen Trail Marathon, Vineman, and numerous endurance events. He was always friendly and fun, and had plenty of time for us newbies in the sport. If you could keep up with his blistering pace, he had lots of great stories of being part of the Motorola cycling team with Lance Armstrong, his numerous Xterra and Mountain Bike victories, breaking into the world of Ironman triathlon with a victory at Lake Placid, etc. These stories were only trumped by the joy he showed when talking about his five kids, age 2-13. He was extraordinary in many ways. Dan Empfield at slowtwitch.com does a great recap of his life and career, and his devotion to his wife of 16 years.
I haven't found a memorial fund for him yet, so if anyone hears anything, please post a comment. In the meantime, I'm sure his family would appreciate any purchasing on Steve's online tri site called worldtri.com.
All my best to his friends and family.
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Summer Issue of Symphony Magazine: Orchestras Across the Country are Taking on Challenging Roles Outisde the Concert Hall
New York, NY (July 23, 2012) – Orchestras across the country are expanding their institutional focus from simply providing high quality music within the concert hall to a newer, more relevant role within the community, reports the summer issue of Symphony, the magazine of the League of American Orchestras. Orchestras as varied as the Brooklyn Philharmonic, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Symphony, and Stockton Symphony are among the many carving out new community engagement and educational initiatives for the underserved, and reaching into virgin territory, even to the extent of tackling literacy and gang violence or offering free concert tickets for former prison inmates. One urban orchestra has gone a step further, suspending its main-stage classical programming in favor of a series of community performances targeted to specific neighborhoods.
"Harmonic Resolution," by Edward Ortiz, reveals the story behind the Stockton Symphony's Music Alive residency with Israeli composer Avner Dorman, whose work Uzu and Muzu is an integral part of the orchestra's conflict resolution program. "We wanted a piece that would really speak to the civic issues here in Stockton," explains Jane Kenworthy, executive director of the Stockton Symphony. Ortiz's article mentions the city's low literacy rate and "documented population of 3,000 gang members spread out over 57 groups.
Composer Avner Dorman and students at Stockton's Lincoln High School Photo: Steve Pereira
The symphony partnered with schools, libraries, newspapers, houses of worship, and diverse community organizations to increase dialogue and understanding through classroom visits by the composer, community discussions, and story contests for students and adults, as well as performances for the work for nearly 7,000 fourth- and fifth-grade students.
|Seattle Symphony Music Director Ludovic Morlot, Photo: Ben VanHouten
In "Empty Seats, Full of Opportunity," Tom Keogh delves into the Seattle Symphony's new ticket programs for underserved communities, including free tickets for former prison inmates, immigrants, seniors, and military personnel and their families from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, south of Tacoma.
"I don't subscribe to the view that a targeted social-ticketing program undermines regular sales, because the whole point of it is to reach people who otherwise cannot afford to attend," executive director Simon Woods comments.
Donald Rosenberg's "Detroit 2.0" highlights a range of new community initiatives developed by the Detroit Symphony since the end of a contentious strike. These new programs reflect "the institution's resolve to make deep connections with new listeners even as it rekindles relationships with former patrons." Among those discussed by Rosenberg include the "whopping success [of the orchestra's] Neighborhood Concert Series, which comprises 26 performances in six neighborhoods," and brings the symphony to suburban audiences who might not travel downtown to hear the orchestra, as well as new funds to "bring in black guest artists to perform with the DSO and support commissioning, recording, and performance of works by African-American composers."
|The Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Leonard Slatkin
Photo: Victor Mangona
Meanwhile, Andrew Druckenbrod's "Opening Doors" shines a spotlight on how two other orchestras – the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Dallas Symphony - are addressing diversity and inclusion, Dallas with a landmark program "discovering, developing, and promoting the musical talents of outstanding African-American and Latino string students" now celebrating its 20th anniversary, and Pittsburgh with a newer program that celebrates "African-American culture and influence through programming" and utilizing partnerships "with organizations in three pre-dominantly African-American Pittsburgh neighborhoods. 'We bring in instruments for the students, provide teachers, and give concerts,' Pittsburgh Senior Vice President of Education and Strategic Development, Suzanne Perrino states.
|Musicians in the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's Young Strings program
Photo: Dallas Symphony Orchestra
In Druckenbrod's words, "The goal became not just to service minority communities, but to systematically get their input by more consistently reaching out to them and also bringing in more minority board members… Every constituency of the PSO has been involved, from staff to board to musicians."
|Brooklyn Philharmonic Music Director
Alan Pierson, Photo: Michael Rubenstein, Redux Pictures
Ian VanderMeulen's "Brooklyn Bridges" describes how that orchestra is fulfilling its new mission to build artistic connections within its home borough and "make the revitalized organization truly 'Brooklyn's Orchestra.'" The orchestra suspended its main-stage classical programming and then "announced a 'reboot' season of multidisciplinary programs custom-built for three distinct Brooklyn neighborhoods – Brighton Beach, Downtown, and Bedford-Stuyvesant – with the input of local stakeholders and community leaders." The results have been "packed crowds" across the board and a sense of the new programming being "remarkably innovative, perhaps even revolutionary," in the words of New Yorker critic Alex Ross in his blog The Rest Is Noise.
|Jesse Rosen, president and CEO, League of American Orchestras
Photo: Klaus Lucka
All of these examples highlight a new focus on "deep engagement with the community," a priority cited by League President and CEO Jesse Rosen in his "Critical Questions" piece in Symphony. "There has been a very positive shift in the value proposition of orchestras," he writes. "The old framework was, 'Come to us. You're going to have a great time. Support us, buy tickets, be here.' We're moving now to another way of framing what we're about that says, 'We are an asset of this community and we want to, can, and will play a role in helping address the agenda for the community.' This is an essential shift, and I don't think it is at all antithetical to the idea of maintaining artistic standards, our curatorial roles, and everything that goes with the professionalism that symphony orchestras stand for."
In addition to exploring these new trends in community engagement, Symphony's summer issue, edited by Robert Sandla, also includes orchestra and League news, profiles and an in-depth look at live concerts at movie theaters, written by Jennifer Melick.
The League of American Orchestras leads, supports, and champions America's orchestras and the vitality of the music they perform. Its diverse membership of approximately 850 orchestras across North America runs the gamut from world-renowned symphonies to community groups, from summer festivals to student and youth ensembles. The only national organization dedicated solely to the orchestral experience, the League is a nexus of knowledge and innovation, advocacy, and leadership advancement for managers, musicians, volunteers, and boards. Its conferences and events, award-winning Symphony magazine, website, and other publications inform music lovers around the world about orchestral activity and developments. Founded in 1942 and chartered by Congress in 1962, the League links a national network of thousands of instrumentalists, conductors, managers and administrators, board members, volunteers, and business partners. Visit americanorchestras.org.


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FL Touring models equipped with a TLE/ TLE Ultra Sidecar will require the additional installation of a Bank Angle Switch Kit (88115-03) and is available for separate purchase. See a Harley-Davidson dealer.INSTALLATION 1. Remove the original equipment (OE) Turn Signal Module (TSM) or Body Control Module (BCM) following the instructions in the service manual. 2. Install the Bank Angle Sensor (BAS) on sidecar vehicles. 3. Install the new turn signal/security module (TSSM) (7), Hands Free Security Module (HFSM) (1) or BCM (9, 11) from this kit, following the instructions in the service manual. Configure the Trike or sidecar TSSM, HFSM or BCM to "Side Car Enabled" using Digital Technician. 4. Install the Hands Free Security Module (HFSM) Antenna and antenna mount (6) if necessary, using the service manual instructions. Be sure that all lights and switches operate properly before operating motorcycle. Low visibility of rider can result in death or serious injury. (00316a) ACTUATION 1. See a Harley-Davidson dealer to activate the key fob to the TSSM, HFSM or BCM. NOTE You can activate the TSSM fob by referring to the procedure in the electrical diagnostic manual. TRIKE AND SIDECAR CONFIGURATION (FL TOURING MODELS ONLY) Only Touring Harley-Davidson Motorcycles are suitable for sidecar use. Consult a Harley-Davidson dealer. Use of motorcycles other than Touring models with sidecars could result in death or serious injury. (00040a) NOTES FL Touring Models equipped with TLE/TLE-Ultra Sidecar require the installation of a Bank Angle Sensor (88115-03). Failure to install and configure a Bank Angle Sensor may result in death or serious injury. Sidecar and Trike configuration of the security system requires the use of a Digital Technician. Consult your Harley-Davidson dealer or the sidecar or Trike service manual for complete details. On vehicles equipped with a sidecar, the security system must be reconfigured from the default solo vehicle setting to the sidecar setting


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Consumer Agency Survey Reveals Top Consumer Complaints
A new survey conducted by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators (NACAA), and North American Consumer Protection Investigators (NACPI) identified the top ten consumer complaints in the nation for 2007.
The Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs was one of 39 state and local consumer protection authorities who participated in the survey. According to Joe Doyle, Administrator of the Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs, the top complaints among Georgia consumers are automobile repair issues, used car sales and debt collection. According to the survey, these issues are among the nation's top-ranked complaints as well.
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3. Credit/Debt Collection: Billing and fee disputes, mortgage fraud, predatory lending, illegal or abusive collection tactics
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"State and local agencies save and recover billions for consumers every year, but it's difficult for them to keep up with the demand to stop marketplace abuses, resolve individual complaints and educate people to avoid rip-offs," said Susan Grant, director of consumer protection for the not-for-profit consumer advocacy group Consumer Federation of America. "In economic hard times, consumers are even more vulnerable to phony promises to help them financially or money-making schemes."
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2. Hire licensed professionals. When you're hiring professionals such as home improvement contractors, ask your state or local consumer protection agency if they must be licensed or registered and how you can check to confirm that they are.
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Glenview, IL November 1, 2013 – To coincide with and the upcoming 40th March for Life and the recent 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Pro-Life Champions, Spirit Juice Studios and Movie to Movement are honored to announce the world premiere of a new powerful pro-life documentary 40. The film which began production at the 2012 March for Life in Washington D.C., presents abortion as the most important human rights issue of our time.
Directed by the producer of the award winning film Champions of Faith: Baseball Edition, John E. Morales, and from Executive Producer and Movie to Movement Founder, Jason Jones, 40 will feature inspiring stories and deeply personal interviews with champions of the pro-life movement. The film will also address some of the strongest arguments for the pro-choice position such as when life begins and "it's my body, my choice" countered by pro-life answers from a wide array of pro-life activists, leaders and youth. Twenty- eight year-old actress Jennifer Cadena, who stared in The Roomate, Crescendo, and the upcoming film, Little Boy, narrates the 40 film.
40 features over 40 of the biggest names in the pro-life movement such as Joe Scheidler, founder of the Pro-Life Action League, Investigative journalist Lila Rose, the President of Live Action, Star Parker, Founder and President of CURE, Rebecca Kiessling, Pro-life Speaker and Conceived in rape, Serrin Foster, President of Feminists for Life, Ryan Bomberger, Founder of Radiance Foundation, Abby Johnson, former Planned Parenthood abortion clinic director and senior Policy Adviser with American's United for Life, Keith Mason, Co-founder of Personhood USA, Dr. Monica Miller, Director of Citizen for a Pro-Life Society, David Bereit, National Director of 40 Days for Life, Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, Dr. Alveda King, Director of African-American Outreach-Priests for Life, Jeanne Monahan, President of March for Life Education and Defense Fund, Dr. Day Gardner, President of the National Black Pro-Life Union, Troy Newman, President of Operation Rescue, Kelsey Hazzard, President of Secular Pro-Life, and many more!
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Jay Z, Beyonce Sued by California Prisoner for Stealing Songs
If you're a big celebrity, being in the public eye can bring a lot of ridiculous things your way. This looks like the case for Beyonce and Jay Z today. The power couple is being sued by a prisoner for $2 billion for allegedly stealing song lyrics while he's been behind bars.
Richard Dupree, who's currently locked up in California State Prison, Corcoran, has filed a lawsuit against Bey and Jay, Chris Brown, Kanye West and Rihanna in district court on April 21. According to Dupree, Jay and Bey have been working with the CIA, FBI and Homeland Security to spy on him and his songwriting, and Chris, Kanye and Rihanna are in it as co-conspirators. Dupree claims that they stole 3,000 of his songs.
Not only does he want $2 billion, but Dupree also wants immediate release from jail.
As crazy as this entire story sounds, Jay Z is no stranger to lawsuits. In March, the rapper, along with Damon Dash and Universal Music Group, were ordered to present documentation and depositionsregarding the Roc-A Fella logo. The case stems from July 2012, when Dwayne Walker, a New York City designer and creator of the Roc-A-Fella logo in 1995, filed a lawsuit against the hip-hop mogul that includes breach of contract and copyright infringement.


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Kalmiopsis Wilderness
IntroductionThe United States Congress designated the Kalmiopsis Wilderness (map) in 1964 and it now has a total of 180,102 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Oregon and is managed by the Forest Service.
DescriptionThis nearly 180,000 acre Wilderness includes the headwater basin of the Chetco and North Fork Smith Rivers and a portion of the Illinois River canyon. This is a harsh, rugged area with a unique character. Elevations range from 500 to 5,098 feet (Pearsoll Peak). The area is characterized by deep, rough canyons, sharp rock ridges and clear rushing mountain streams and rivers. Diversity of topography and geology provide excellent habitat for a wide variety of botanical species. The Kalmiopsis Wilderness is well known for it's diversity of plant life. Much of this diversity results from plant species adapting to life in harsh soils derived from peridotite and serpentinite rocks. Both are rich in heavy metals such as magnesium, iron, chromium and nickel, which in high amounts, can be toxic to most plants. The diversity of plant habitat has been the result of a combination of geologic forces (uplift, folding and faulting), erosional and depositional forces (glaciation, weather, climate and the action of rivers), and periodic fires. The Kalmiopsis leachiana plant was discovered in 1930 by Lilla Leech in the Gold Basin area. The plant is a relic of the pre-ice age and the oldest member of the Health (Ericaceae) Family. The Kalmiopsis Wilderness was named after this unique endemic shrub. Besides being a place of great botanical interest, the Kalmiopsis Wilderness is also one of the most unusual and complex geological areas of our country. The Kalmiopsis is part of the Klamath Mountain geologic province of northwestern California and southwestern Oregon. The eastern half is part of the Josephine "ultramafic" sheet. Ultramafic denotes being very high in iron and magnesium. The western half is underlain by the contorted sedimentary rocks of the Dothan formation and by the igneous intrusive rocks of the Big Craggies. Most of the rocks in this province were formerly parts of the oceanic crust and included serpentine, submarine volcanic flow rocks, intrusive granite-like rocks, and sedimentary rocks such as shale and sandstone. The Wild segments of the Illinois, Chetco and North Fork Smith Rivers flow through the Kalmiopsis Wilderness, providing clear water, fish habitat and water-based recreation in a remote and primitive setting. Lake environments are limited, primarily to Babyfoot Lake on the eastern boundary and Vulcan Lake on the west. Since these areas are readily accessible from nearby trailheads, they do receive a greater amount of day-use visitation. The nearly 500,000 acre Biscuit Fire of 2002 included the entire wilderness area. The environment has changed dramatically and provides a unique opportunity to observe a natural response to fire disturbance through plant succession, erosional and depositional occurrences and changed habitat for flora and fauna. While the lightning caused fire was a natural event for the wilderness it did provide damage to the nearly 160 miles of trails and trailhead facilities. Large areas of high fire severity occurred, killing much of the overstory trees in these areas, which will result in continued damaged to the trail system over time. The trails have always been challenging due to their steepness and narrow rocky surface. The impact from the fire includes added challenges, such as large numbers of downed trees, missing trail signs, holes and lose rock on the tread etc. For now and in the foreseeable future, wilderness users should recognize the need for increased safety awareness when traveling and camping.
Planning to Visit the Kalmiopsis Wilderness?
- Print a fact sheet
- General things to consider when visiting any wilderness
- Regulations, Permits
- Contact the Forest Service
- Visit the National Forest wilderness website
Leave No TraceHow to follow the seven standard Leave No Trace principles differs in different parts of the country (desert vs. Rocky Mountains). Click on any of the principles listed below to learn more about how they apply in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
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Journey through the Orion Nebula
This image depicts a vast canyon of dust and gas in the Orion Nebula from a 3-D computer model based on observations by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and created by science visualization specialists at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, Md. A 3-D visualization of this model takes viewers on an amazing four-minute voyage through the 15-light-year-wide canyon.
During the ride, viewers see bright gaseous clouds, dark nebulae, embryonic planetary systems, and thousands of stars, including a grouping of bright, hefty stars called the Trapezium. The tour ends with a detailed look at a young circumstellar disk, which is much like the structure from which our solar system formed 4.5 billion years ago.
Based on a Hubble image of Orion released in 2006, the 3-D visualization was a collaborative effort between science visualization specialists at STScI, including Greg Bacon, who sculpted the Orion Nebula digital model, with input from STScI astronomer Massimo Roberto; the National Center for Supercomputing Applications at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; and the Spitzer Science Center at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.
The Orion journey is one of four scenes that are part of the new 43-minute Imax film "Hubble 3D."
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Here are some of the people in the sports world celebrating birthdays on July 25:
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Best Known For: A seven-time NBA All-Star, Nate Thurmond was a power forward and center for the San Francisco / Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers from 1963 to 1977. A superior rebounder and tenacious defender, Thurmond was a two-time selection to the NBA's All-Defensive First Team. In 1974, Thurmond recorded the first quadruple-double – double figures in points, rebounds, assists and blocks. He was named to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team and inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1985.
Doug Drabek
Age: 50
Profession: Retired MLB Player
Best Known For: Winner of the 1990 Cy Young Award, Doug Drabek was a successful major league pitcher with the New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles from 1986 to 1998. Selected to the NL All-Star team in 1994, Drabek finished his career with 155 wins and a 3.73 earned run average. His son Kyle is a pitcher in the Toronto Blue Jays' organization.
Tony Granato
Age: 48
Profession: Retired NHL Player / Coach
Best Known For: An NHL All-Star at left wing, Tony Granato played for the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks from 1988 to 2001. Granato was awarded the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship in 1997. He later went on to coach the Colorado Avalanche during two separate stints after his playing career. Granato is the brother of Hall of Fame hockey player Cammi Granato, one of the greatest women's hockey players of all-time.
Jon Barry
Age: 43
Profession: Retired NBA Player / Analyst
Best Known For: A journeyman shooting guard throughout his 14-year NBA career, Jon Barry played for eight NBA teams from 1992 to 2006. Barry is currently an analyst for basketball games on ABC and ESPN. He is the son of Basketball Hall of Famer Rick Barry.
Billy Wagner
Age: 41
Profession: Retired MLB Pitcher
Best Known For: A seven-time All-Star, Billy Wagner was a left-handed relief pitcher for the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves from 1995 to 2010. Wagner finished his career with 422 saves, the fifth highest total in MLB history. In 1998, while pitching for the Houston Astros, Wagner was struck in the head by a batted ball and was carried off the field. He recovered enough to be named the NL Rolaids Relief Man of the Year in 1999.


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Comparison Of Military Power, Pak-india
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Air Marshal Ayaz A Khan ®
Pakistan Army has ten Corps including the newly formed Strategic Corps. The Army has twenty six divisions (eight less than India). Two more divisions were raised as Corps reserves for V and XXXI Corps. Pakistan Army has two armored divisions, and ten independent armored brigades. Presently one hundred thousand troops are stationed on the Pak Afghan border to fight terror. Special Service Group-SSG comprises two airborne Brigades i.e. six battalions. Pakistan Army has 360 helicopters, over two thousand heavy guns, and 3000 APC's. Its main anti-tank weapons are Tow, Tow Mk II, Bakter Shiken and FGM 148 ATGM. The Army Air Defence Command has S.A- 7 Grail, General Dynamics FIM-92 Stinger, GD FIM Red Eye, and ANZA Mk-I, Mk-II, Mk-III and HQ 2 B surface ti air missiles. Radar controlled Oerlikon is the standard Ack Ack weapon system. The ballistic missile inventory of the Army is substantial. It comprises Ghauri III and Shaheen III IRBM ; medium range Ghauri I and II and Shaheen II, and short range Hatf I- B, Abdali, Ghaznavi, Shaheen I and M -11 missiles.........(ready to be tested on real targets )
Out of 2295 Indian Army's Main Battle tanks, 2235 are of Russian origin. The main battle tanks are; 310 T-90-S Bishsma's (300 are on order), 1925 T-72M Ajeya's.. The T-90 and the T-72 have 125 mm smooth barrel guns. T-72 though old is the backbone of Indian Armor Corp's. 268 Ajeya's have been upgraded with Israeli Elbit thermal imaging systems. 1000 T-72 MBT's are awaiting up-gradation. There have been several instances of T-72's gun barrel bursting. 124 Indian made Arjun (heavy 56 ton) MBT are on order. Sixty Arjun's are in operational service. Arjun's engine overheating problem has not been solved. Arjun has a 120 mm gun, but is unfit or desert operations.Pakistan Army is equally strong in armor, capable of giving a fitting response to any Indian military adventure. Main Battle tanks Al-Khalid and Al-Zarrar are the backbone of Pakistan's armor Corp's. Both are Pakistan made. Pakistan's tank armory comprises :five hundred Al-Khalid MBT's; 320 Al-Zarrar type 85 II MBT's, 500 Al-Zarrar MBT's; 450 79II AP (Chinese type 81 upgrade, and 570 T-80 UD MBT of Ukranian make. In addition Pakistan has 880 Type 59, which were procured from China in 1970.This makes a total of three thousand six hundred and twenty tanks. All Pakistani MBT's except T-59's have 125 mm smooth barrel guns..............
PAF's ability to keep the skies over the battle areas clear of Indian Air Force. India's modern air defense system has Israeli Arrow anti-missile missiles, and 90,000 surface to air missiles-SAM's. India has one hundred nuclear armed ballistic missiles (Agni-1 and Agni II), and Brahmos the new supersonic cruise missile. Indian Army is well trained, equipped and highly professional, and so is Pakistan Army.Air power is likely to play a key, if not a decisive role in any future major or minor India-Pakistan armed conflict. The aim of Indian pre-emptive strikes will be maximum destruction by surprise air attacks, combined with shock commando action. A possibe scenario is; intensive bombing of the target to be followed by attacks by armed helicopters and ground assault by heliborne Commandoes. An overview of Indian Air Force and Pakistan Air Force will help comprehension of IAF's offensive capabilities, and defensive capabilities of Pakistan Air Force.......
In 2004 a multi-billion licence was signed for building additional 140. 240 Su30-Mk-1's were ordered, 120 are already in service. With a maximum speed of Mach 2.3 and range of 8000 Km with refueling and ability to carry tons of conventional munitions and nuclear weapons, it is a lethal and menacing weapon system for the strike and interception role. Other IAF's advanced strike and combat aircraft are: 51 Mirage-2000 (of Kargil fame), 60 Mig-29's (for air defense), 250 old Mig-21's (110 have been refurbished with Israeli help), 47 Jaguars and 70 Mig-27's for ground attack. 220 LCA Teja's under manufacture at HAL Bangalore will start entering service in 2010... IAF's fighter pilots are well trained and have out shone American pilots during joint exercises.Pakistan Air Force has 200 rebuilt Mirage- 3's ( for night air defense) and Mirage-5's for the strike role. They can carry nuclear weapons. They have been upgraded with new weapon systems, radars, and avionics. Additionally the PAF has 42 F-16's, 150 F-7's including 55 latest F-7 PG's. Manufacture of 150 JF 17 Thunder fighters (jointly designed) is underway at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra. The JF -17 Thunder is a 4th generation fly by wire multi-role fighter aircraft. Eight are already in PAF service.An order has been placed with China for the purchase of 36 JF-10, a Mach 2.3 -5th generation multi-role fighter, comparable in performance to the Su-30 Mk-1 with the Indian Air Force. PAF is on Red Alert, and is maintaining full vigil to intercept and destroy IAF intruders. During the recent air space violation, the IAF intruders were in the sights of PAF's F-16's, but were allowed to escape unscathed to avoid a major diplomatic crisis..........
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 02:23 AM
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 05:08 AM
we have T-69s not T-79s. I think we only have 300 AKs.
when did we procure javelins?
A great writer but there are some errors in the army and navy section
We do not have 10 subs. Is the writer also considering midget subs?
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 08:38 AM
A great writer but there are some errors in the army and navy section
Given the fact this article is written by the Air Marshal Ayaz A Khan ®, it is safe to presume that he will have more information available to him then to us using only open sources
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Posted 16 January 2009 - 01:40 AM
He is also wrong about some other things that i have mentioned before.
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Posted 16 January 2009 - 01:38 PM
He is also wrong about some other things that i have mentioned before.
Pakistan already operates Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) with it F-16 but yet no DSCA notification and Al-Khailds first order was for 300 tanks and that was fulfilled few years back so 300 not the final number
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Posted 16 January 2009 - 03:27 PM
By mentioning/reporting of javelin's procurement i meant that it will be reported in the media (like janes,AFM, SIPRI database and through DSCA notifications and not just DSCA alone)
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Pakistan has :
* 150 : M109A2 155 mm
* 120 : M-198 155 mm
* 30 : M-59 155 mm
* 60 : M114 155 mm
* 40 : M110A2 203 mm
* 40 : M-115 203 mm
* 12 : Panther T-155 mm
* 200 : Type 56 85 mm
* 80 : M-56 105 mm
* 300 : M101 105 mm
* 200 : T-60 122 mm
* 400 : Type 54 122 mm
* 200 : Type 59I 130 mm
* 115 M109A5 155 (on order)
Now compare this yourself to the Indian artillery which is mainly made of up Soviet era and they lack any 155 mm artillery, this is where Pakistan has an advantage over them, sure they have more numbers, but our combained numbers of 155 mm and 203 mm can produce the same ammount of fire power that the whole of Indian artillery units combined can produce.
Another advantage of Pakistan is the movement of troops to the battlefiled. Pakistan has thosuands upon thosuands of APC/ Armoured fighting vehicles, India lacks such a capability of moving troops into the war zone under heavy fire.
Pakistan has :
* 400 + : AL-Talha
* 260 : Scorpion Light Jeep
* 140 : Al-Fahd Infantry fighting vehicle
Apart from this we have unknown number of these serving in P.A :
* Hamza Infantry Fighting Vehicle
* Sa'ad Armoured Personnel Carrier
* Al Qaswa
India only has :
* 100 : Ferret armoured cars
So you can see India is no where near as capable as Pakistan in terms of moving it's soldier to the war zone while protecting them from heavy fire.
Cry you like women over a kingdom (Pakistan) lost which you could not defend like men.
Main Jo Sar-ba-sajada Huaa Kabhi, To Zameen Se Aane Lagi Sada
Tera Dil To Hai Sanam Aashanaa, Tujhe Kya Milega Namaaz Mein
Whenever I went into prostration a voice came from the earth
Your heart is in materialism what would you gain from your prayers
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Posted 16 January 2009 - 05:24 PM
IIRC We use them in UN missions.
Plus A-100 MLRS is on order. SH-1 is also on order.
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 03:16 AM
Yes BTR-70s were purchased to support UN related Missions but that doesnot mean that they wont be use by Pakistan army in case of emergencies
Initial order is for 36 A-100E 300mm multi-barrel rocket launchers and two SLC-2 active phased-array weapons locating radars
A weapon dont have to be a super duper weapon to conceal its sale as super duper weapons are easily detected by intelligences as compared to small weapons and may be number is too small
When first batch of fifteen tanks was inducted into the 31st Cavalry Regiment of Pakistan army on 20 July 2001 it was reported that HIT will be able to produce up to 100 tanks a year if required so number is completely with in range of capacity of HIT and I doubt that PA would have stood still at 300 figure when insane indian army is getting mad and purchasing 600+ T-90 from Russia and local assembly line for more
SIPRI database still make no mention of JSOW and janes is most of the time wrong as they usually keep coping from India media that is anti Pakistan
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Posted 17 January 2009 - 04:05 AM
I never said that they won't be used if needed but we have thousands of troops deployed on UN missions. Bringing the equipment back will take time.
There will be TOT for A-100s later trust me but it will take some years.
May be may be not. I still doubt the accuracy of some things in the article.It looks like the figures were straight from wiki. His other articles are quite good.
50/yr in normal conditions.100/yr in full capacity.
India may be madly purchasing the T-90s but we still have 300+ T-80 UDs and its time we develop AK2. Remember an offensive force should have 3 times the number that the defensive force has.Right now we are not going to have any war.
Besides we also have thousands of new TOWs and thousands of bakter shikens. Our strategy is offensive defensive. We are not going to capture the whole cities just 15-25 kms of their area(from our border) to be used as a bargaining chip later in the negotiations or for some other purposes.
But it was still reported in the media (JSOW was mentioned in the corp commander conference i guess).
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BRO YOU GOT EVERY RIGHT to stand by your view.
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King-6, Bravo is Mission Complete, Send Black Window.
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Posted 08 April 2009 - 02:23 PM
What is about the T-85IIM AP ? which we produce under licens ? I think from this Pakistan have ca. 700( 350 were buy from China and the rest were produced under licens).
Second I have never see a single Al-Fahd Infantry fighting vehicle ( Saudia could give us some more for free this arabs have enough), who can prove or show me a picture that we have it ?
Best Defense is offensive !
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Its never the machine but the MAN itself.
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Those causing trouble in FATA, Swat etc. may or may not be working for foriegn interests - I don't know, but we cannot doubt that the vast majority of the them r Pakistanis and from within our borders. We need ways of dealing with these misguided people. That is the biggest military and political problem facing the country.
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