IFAS in the News

Good morning. Here is IFAS in the News for Thursday, Dec. 22.

IFAS-Related...

University of Florida Fort Pierce Campus Registration Open http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2011/dec/22/university-of-florida-fort-pierce-campus-registrat/

Additive Claims to Be the Boss of Sugar, Benefiting Diabetics http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-12-21/health/sc-health-1221-diabetic-sugar-20111221_1_blood-sugar-diabetes-educator-blood-glucose

Linda DeMarsh, Sharon Hawkins Win Rain Barrel Decorating Contest http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2011/dec/21/linda-demarsh-sharon-hawkins-win-rain-barrel-decor/

IDS Students Learn Practical Ways to Apply Science http://carrollwood.patch.com/articles/ids-students-learn-practical-ways-to-apply-science

Take Some Time Off From Lawn Care
http://www.gulfbreezenews.com/news/2011-12-21/Home_(and)_Garden/Take_some_time_off_from_lawn_care.html

New Restrictions for Anglers, Boaters Set http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/local/flagler/2011/12/21/new-restrictions-for-anglers-boaters-set.html

Invasive Exotic Plants Pose Threat to Native Species (Okaloosa/Walton counties) http://www.crestviewbulletin.com/news/species-16276-exotic-plants.html

Co-op Sponsors Youth Cattle Show (Hardee County)
http://www.ect.coop/editors-pick/florida-co-op-sponsors-cattle-show/37743

Agriculture Conference Coming (Lake County) http://www.dailycommercial.com/News/SumterCounty/121311agricultureevent

January Family & Consumer Sciences Programs (Alachua County)
http://www.alachuatoday.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2065:january-family-a-consumer-sciences-programs&catid=127:community-interest&Itemid=547

Of Interest...

Baghdad Bomb Attacks Kill at Least 60
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57346927/baghdad-bomb-attacks-kill-at-least-60/

Mythmaking Begins for North Korea's Next Leader http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/12/22/international/i023243S02.DTL

Tight Consumer Spending Pinches Third-Quarter GDP http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-tight-consumer-spending-pinches-3q-gdp-20111222,0,305513.story

Paint-on Solar Cells Could Power Homes
http://www.tgdaily.com/sustainability-features/60357-paint-on-solar-cells-could-power-homes

Great American Bites: Savory Stone Crabs at Joe's in Miami Beach
http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/great-american-bites/story/2011-12-22/Great-American-Bites-Savory-stone-crabs-at-Joes-in-Miami-Beach/52144886/1

Tim Tebow Was My Lab Partner
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20555024,00.html

Tom Nordlie
IFAS News
Bldg. 116, UF main campus
tnordlie@ufl.edu
(352) 273-3567