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Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Heartwarming photo with Autistic child and FSU player goes viral
http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=17427743&sf34748606=1
Good Morning America
WATCH: Heartwarming photo goes viral. Football star withs with a little boy with autism, eating alone, at lunch.
Doak & TLCC facility update
Tim Linafelt / FSU
Retired jerseys banner is filled in under the scoreboard at Doak Campbell Stadium.pic.twitter.com/iuuOtrsiKM
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NoleGameday @NoleGameday 13 hours ago
So the back of the new massive video board lights up during night on top of Doak. Oh my. #Nolespic.twitter.com/09XgDXcD1d
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FSU Basketball @fsuhoops
A sign that is more than a sign welcomes fans to @FSU and @FSUHoops at the @FSUTuckerCenter http://on.tdo.com/2c9CCOX pic.twitter.com/BM5FKtxye2
FSU Zika Research breakthrough
Juan Escalante
For the 2nd day in a row, @floridastate's research on #Zika leads #Facebook trends. (cc: @FSUResearch) #higheredpic.twitter.com/M6qd6EKBga
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Scientists have pinpointed two drugs that may stop the spread of Zika virus in the body and prevent its transmission from mothers to newborns, according to a report published this week in the journal Nature Medicine.
Since Zika’s worldwide outbreak became an international emergency last year, there’s been a mad scramble for ways to control the disease. So researchers from Johns Hopkins and Florida State University began a search for already-existing drug compounds that could also be used to treat the virus. And they believe they’ve found them: One compound is already used in a drug called Nicolsamide to treat tapeworm. The other is being tested for treatment of liver diseases.
“It takes years if not decades to develop a new drug,” Hongjun Song, one of the report’s directors, said in a statement. “In this sort of global health emergency, we don’t have time. So instead of using new drugs, we chose to screen existing drugs. In this way, we hope to create a therapy much more quickly.”
Since Zika’s worldwide outbreak became an international emergency last year, there’s been a mad scramble for ways to control the disease. So researchers from Johns Hopkins and Florida State University began a search for already-existing drug compounds that could also be used to treat the virus. And they believe they’ve found them: One compound is already used in a drug called Nicolsamide to treat tapeworm. The other is being tested for treatment of liver diseases.
“It takes years if not decades to develop a new drug,” Hongjun Song, one of the report’s directors, said in a statement. “In this sort of global health emergency, we don’t have time. So instead of using new drugs, we chose to screen existing drugs. In this way, we hope to create a therapy much more quickly.”
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Since the first compound is already on the market, doctors could theoretically prescribe it to Zika patients today, Science Daily notes. But in reality, more tests are needed to see exactly how effective the drug is at treating Zika in humans and design specific treatment plans. This process could take years, Dr. Guo-li Ming, one of the article’s co-authors, said in a statement.
Zika is a mosquito-borne disease that, while having mild symptoms, can be risky for pregnant women because of its tendency to cause birth defects in newborns. It’s currently especially prevalent in South and Central America, though 70 countries and territories have reported evidence of the virus since 2007. There have been more than 2,500 cases reported in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There is currently no specific treatment for Zika. Scientists have been hard at work on a vaccine for the disease, but they’ve pursued drug research with less urgency, as Time notes.
While these two newly-identified drugs may take years to become mainstream Zika treatments, they’re a promising look into what could be a Zika-free future.
Zika is a mosquito-borne disease that, while having mild symptoms, can be risky for pregnant women because of its tendency to cause birth defects in newborns. It’s currently especially prevalent in South and Central America, though 70 countries and territories have reported evidence of the virus since 2007. There have been more than 2,500 cases reported in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There is currently no specific treatment for Zika. Scientists have been hard at work on a vaccine for the disease, but they’ve pursued drug research with less urgency, as Time notes.
While these two newly-identified drugs may take years to become mainstream Zika treatments, they’re a promising look into what could be a Zika-free future.
Monday, August 29, 2016
Tally educated city ranking
http://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2016/08/29/tallahassee-ranked-no-11-among-most-educated-cities/89556838/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
"Tallahassee is ranked the 11th most educated city in the country, according to a study released by Wallet Hub.
Beating out the capital city were Ann Arbor, Mich.; the DC-Virginia-Maryland area and Madison, Wisc.
But Tallahassee placed higher than Raleigh, N.C., Colorado Springs, Colo., and the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell region.
Analysts for the research firm compared the 150 most populated metropolitan statistical areas in two categories, educational attainment and quality of education and attainment gap.
Educational attainment included the percentage of adults 25 and older with at least a bachelor’s degree and percentage of adults 25 and older with at least a graduate or professional degree.
Quality of education included the ranking of public schools, the average quality of universities, number of children enrolled in top 200 universities per capita and the racial gap in educational attainment."
ESPN PAC 12 edition
Bryan FischerVerified account
Joel Klatt goes in on ESPN’s broadcast for Cal/Hawaii http://foxs.pt/2cn4VLb pic.twitter.com/LWkGeWMOVn
FSU almost sold out season tickets
http://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/fsu/football/2016/08/29/fsu-verge-selling-season-tickets/89568100/
"Florida State’s ticket office is preparing for the start of college football, too.
The Seminoles have less than 300 season-tickets remaining for their six-game home schedule, while less than one thousand single-game tickets for marquee home showdowns against national championship runner-up Clemson (Oct. 29) and Florida (Nov. 26) are available for purchase.
Additionally, less than 500 single-game tickets remain for the Oct. 1 game against North Carolina for Parents’ Weekend.
Overall, Jack Chatham, FSU’s Assistant Athletic Director of Ticket Operations and Service, said the Seminoles have sold just shy of 40,000 season tickets – an improvement over last year’s mark of 38,500.
“I think season ticket holders have definitely responded well renewing their seats this year with the difference in the (priority) levels,” Chatham said Monday.
“That’s really not been a huge problem for anybody honestly. Single-game sales have been strong this year along with the special packages.”
FSU has also sold over 600 non-club three-game packages that include the UNC, Wake Forest and Boston College games along with over 400 of the Champions Club three-game packages.
Champions Club three-game packages include your choice of the Clemson or Florida ticket along with any two of the remaining four home games.
The season-ticket number includes the near 3,000 tickets sold in the new 5,000-seat Champions Club in the south end zone of Doak Campbell Stadium. The construction has replaced about 9,000 bleacher seats, reducing stadium capacity from 82,300 to about 79,000.
FSU also is selling $200 single-game tickets for the Clemson and UF games.
While those tickets only are available to FSU boosters, fans who are not boosters may purchase the premium tickets by joining Seminole Boosters, Inc. The appropriate booster membership will automatically be added to the ticket purchase.
There is not a donor fee associated with UNC single-game tickets.
Fans will have until Friday to purchase tickets for FSU’s road game against South Florida (Sept. 24) at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Chatham said the Seminoles have sold around 5,000 tickets.
Chatham said the response for FSU’s Friday night game against Boston College on Veterans Day (Nov. 11) has been favorable.
FSU’s ticket office and marketing department have been cross-promoting the game with the concert at Doak Campbell Stadium the following night.
Tyler Farr will co-headline with Old Dominion in what is believed to be the first ticketed music concert at the stadium in at least 25 years.
FSU has not played a Friday night game at home since 1957. The ACC showdown against the Eagles Nov. 11 is being billed as “Military Night.”
Concert capacity will be between 10,000 to 12,000, with ticket prices ranging from $40 in the Champions Club to $20 in general grandstand seating.
“I think it’s going to be a fun game; there will be a lot of opportunities for families,” Chatham said. “There’s going to be a lot of events going on.”
Earlier this month, the University of Miami announced that all single-game tickets were sold out for its Oct. 8 home game against FSU.
FSU Law School ranked No. 1 in Florida, one of best nationally
http://news.fsu.edu/news/business-law-policy/2015/01/29/fsu-law-school-ranked-no-1-in-florida-one-of-best-nationally/#.VcFpuBc7zLg.facebook
"Business Insider has ranked Florida State University College of Law as Florida’s No. 1 law school and No. 32 nationally on the publication’s “50 Best Law Schools in America” list. Florida State is the only Florida law school in the top 50.
The ranking is based on the results of a survey of legal industry professionals, acceptance rates reported by U.S. News & World Report and postgraduate employment rates reported by the American Bar Association. Survey participants were asked to “select the top 10 law schools in terms of how well they prepare students to land their ideal job.”
“We are thrilled that, like several other national publications, Business Insider has rated us the No. 1 law school in Florida,” said Donald J. Weidner, dean of the College of Law. “This ranking is especially gratifying because it is based in large part on how well we prepare our students and on their successes in landing the jobs they want.”
https://floridastate.forums.rivals.com/threads/business-insider-ranks-fsu-law-32-no-other-fl-school-in-top-50.30069/
http://abovethelaw.com/2016/04/florida-bar-results-are-in-and-most-of-the-law-schools-did-terribly/
Florida Bar Results Are In…
In a letter dated this morning, the Florida Bar Examiners released a breakdown of their February test results. But University of Florida and University of Miami both hovering just north of 50 percent?!? Meanwhile, hats off to Nova Southeastern and Florida State, who got 75 percent and 71.4 percent of their respective students over the hump.
Time for the rest of the ACC...
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/luke-decock/article98209297.html
"Clemson and Florida State have done what was once thought impossible. They have turned the ACC into a football conference, enough to have its own network with ESPN. This is monumental, generational change.
Having an ACC team play for the national title in two of the past three years, winning it once, while being one of three conferences to have a semifinalist in both seasons of the CFP put the ACC back on the map from a football perspective in a way two rounds of expansion couldn’t.
Now it’s time for the rest of the conference to do its share.
That means you, Miami, a complete and utter disappointment since you joined the ACC, with your boring, mediocre teams and empty stadium. With Mark Richt in charge, this is the best (maybe only) chance you’ll ever have to resurrect The U. Make it count.
That means you, North Carolina, for many years at least an occasional national power under Mack Brown and Dick Crum and Bill Dooley. Losing to a South Carolina team that got its coach fired and a Baylor team down to its 11th quarterback won’t cut it no matter how many ACC games you win. It’s time to take the next step.
That means you, N.C. State, which hasn’t beaten a Power 5 nonconference opponent and is 2-16 against ACC teams other than Syracuse and Wake Forest under Dave Doeren. You’re in the adult end of the pool this season, so make it count.
That means you, Virginia Tech, having slipped from the glory days of Frank Beamer. It may take a year or two under Justin Fuente, but the Hokies have played for the national title and can again someday. The foundation and resources are there.
What Florida State and Clemson have done has actually made it easier for the rest of the ACC, even teams in the Atlantic Division. (And it won’t be much easier in the Coastal soon with Richt and Fuente and Pat Narduzzi and Bronco Mendenhall shaking things up.) The football profile of the ACC continues to shine thanks to the two powerhouses atop the standings, and that’s going to help everyone with recruiting and scheduling.
The ACC may still be a basketball league, and may always be, but football fuels the engine of big-time college sports and the ACC has confirmed its elite status on the field and in the boardroom. The long-awaited realization of the ACC Network solidifies the ACC’s position in the Power 5, no matter what happens to the Big 12 now.
Florida State and Clemson have done their part. They have set a standard of excellence on the field in the CFP era. They have made the ACC relevant again in football, but it’s not enough. They can’t do it alone. And maybe they won’t have to do it alone.
So all of this means you, rest of the ACC. It’s no use complaining about how good Florida State and Clemson are. It’s time to join them in the national discussion.
And that means you, Notre Dame, back in the national spotlight … wait, sorry, you’re off the hook. For a few years, anyway."
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Random ESPN BS
Singleshot @Singleshot25 15 hours ago
Why ESPN never have Dalvin in their polls, graphics or anything? Almost like a campaign against himhttps://twitter.com/espn/status/769678437204185088 …
- Henry
@seminole4life22 16 hours ago - When we play Charleston Southern, we better get the same treatment as Alabama with CSU having their ranking
@espn.pic.twitter.com/TYSjIsPqFY 
Friday, August 26, 2016
FSU kicks off inaugural year of Gap Year Fellowship program
http://news.fsu.edu/news/university-news/2016/08/25/fsu-kicks-off-inaugural-year-gap-year-fellowship-program/
"Seven students have been selected to receive financial assistance from FSU during the inaugural year of the “Gap Year Fellowship” program. As fellows the students receive either $1,000 or $5,000 to help support their travel to places such as Germany, Cambodia and Zambia. Florida State is only the second public university in the country to offer financial assistance for gap year experiences.
The gap year concept is one that has just started to take shape in the United States. The idea gained momentum this past spring when President Barack Obama’s oldest daughter, Malia, announced her plans to take a gap year before starting at Harvard University in the fall of 2017.
Joe O’Shea, assistant vice president for Academic Affairs at FSU and president of the American Gap Association, describes gap years as “a structured educational experience in which students engage in new environments, in new roles, different than what they’ve known before in order to catalyze their development as thinkers and citizens and get ready for their time in college.”
“Gap years for too long have been the domain of the middle class and above,” O’Shea said. “FSU wanted to be a national leader, embracing gap years fully and even putting money behind that. Doing so will help address, in part, some of the access issues we are seeing in this country.”
Latika Young, interim director for FSU’s Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement who oversees the program said there are many misconceptions as it relates to taking a gap year.
“Contrary to popular belief, a gap year is not a year off, it’s a year on,” Young said. “We think of it as a transformative experience that will help students gain personal, academic and professional experience.”
Young hopes FSU can grow the program over time.
“Potentially, we could have hundreds of students doing a gap year, but we do imagine that the Gap Year Fellow component will be a little smaller, so they can have that cohort feel together,” Young said.
The seven Gap Year Fellows will be invited to participate in structured group activities and reflection when they return in 2017. During their gap year, they will also document their experiences through a blog under Florida State’s Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement.
The application window for the next round of Gap Year Fellows opens in December. The deadline to apply is February 1. For more information visit http://cre.fsu.edu/Programs/Gap-year.
How Cuts to Public Universities affects student flows
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/26/us/college-student-migration.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur&_r=0
Florida
3,905 students
came to Florida for public college
came to Florida for public college
5,479 residents
left Florida for other states
left Florida for other states
Florida sends out more students than it receives. It sends the most college students to Alabama, with 1,161 leaving for school. New York sends the most students, with 472 entering.
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