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Most of the top NBA teams in the Eastern and Western Conferences already have an idea who they will face in the first round of the NBA Playoffs 2017. In the West, the Golden State Warriors will be facing the improved Portland Trail Blazers.
After blowing a 3-1 lead in the 2016 NBA Finals, the Warriors upgraded their roster with the acquisition of Kevin Durant in free agency. The creation of the "Super Death Lineup" made most people considered them as a Super Team. Despite not being able to beat their regular-season record of most wins, the Warriors still have the best win-loss record in the league this season.
NBA Playoffs 2017: Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers
The Warriors sit at the No. 1 spot in the Western Conference and will be facing the No. 8 seed, Portland Trail Blazers. Earlier this season, the Trail Blazers struggled to live up to expectations mainly because of their lack of frontcourt depth. Before the February 23 trade deadline, Portland managed to address their weakness by acquiring Jusuf Nurkic from the Denver Nuggets.
With the rise of Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets decided to move Nurkic and a 2017 protected first-round pick to the Trail Blazers for Mason Plumlee, a 2018 second-round pick, and cash consideration. To everyone's surprise, the Bosnian Beast immediately made an impact on both ends of the floor for the Trail Blazers.
His presence in the upcoming matchup between the Trail Blazers and the Warriors will undeniably be a huge factor. However, Hall of Famer Rick Barry suggests that Portland should consider shutting down Nurkic.
"I would never take the chance with somebody you knew was valuable to your future. Not to play in a series that you knew your chances were remote to win even if everything was going your way," Barry said. "I'd look to the future."
NBA Playoffs 2017: GSW easily eliminating the Trail Blazers
Meanwhile, Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury News believes Jusuf Nurkic wouldn't be a factor in the Trail Blazers-Warriors first-round matchup. The Warriors' "Super Death Lineup" will take full advantage if the Trail Blazers decided to use Nurkic.
"Big men do not tend to kill them," Kawakami said. "They speed up the game so much that they almost take the big man off the floor. Nurkic is good. He could bug them but he has to play at full speed… what are the Warriors going to do? They're going to pick-and-roll him at full speed… they run up and down the court… it tends not to be the big center who kills them. They take the big center off the court."
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Plus, it can be really exhausting always coming up with new comments (I don't like to copy-paste comments). I think you shouldn't really mind those people and appreciate those that make you want to stay on here! I hope you are doing fine and will eventually make a return. :) [written on 8 June 2017]
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Hello, I just read your profile and I'm so sorry about what you went through! I completely know what do you mean, even though I'm still a student, school doesn't really leave much free time. My opinion is that commenting nor voting shouldn't be an important factor to stay on a site! Some people should realize that's not someone's priority in their lives and should just accept it and not be rude to someone for not having much time.
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Jorge Posada's 45-year-old body was invaded Monday by a sensation sparked far away from his Florida home.
"I get chills thinking about it,'' the former Yankees switch-hitting catcher said of his name being on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time. "Hopefully, one day it happens. I know it's hard and tough, but hopefully I can stand in front of everybody. If I get in, great. If I don't, I had a great career. We will see what happens. I hope I stay on the ballot.''
Players remain on the ballot if they receive at least five percent of the vote, for up to 10 years. To gain entrance to the Hall of Fame, a player needs to be named on 75 percent of the ballots cast by Baseball Writers' Association of America members.
The Hall of Fame ballot surfaced Monday, and among the first-timers joining Posada are superstar outfielders Manny Ramirez and Vladimir Guerrero and fellow catcher Ivan "Pudge'' Rodriguez.
"Those are a bunch of guys I battled against,'' said Posada, who spent 17 years with the Yankees and has five World Series rings.
Also remaining on the ballot are Roger Clemens and Mike Mussina, whom Posada caught with the Yankees, as well as Jeff Bagwell, Tim Raines and Barry Bonds.
Posada, a 24th-round pick in the 1990 draft out of Calhoun Community College in Decatur, Ala., played in 1,829 games (1,574 as a catcher), hit .273 with 275 homers, 1,065 RBIs and posted an .848 OPS, which is better than Rodriguez's .798 OPS.
Rodriguez, who like Posada is a native of Puerto Rico, has the former Yankee beat in almost every other category except World Series rings. He was a 14-time All Star, won 13 Gold Gloves, threw out 46 percent of runners attempting to steal and batted .296. Rodriguez's lone World Series victory came at Posada's expense when the Marlins beat the Yankees in 2003.
Posada should get support. His name has never been linked to PED use, he was among the top catchers of his generation and was the emotional leader in the Yankees clubhouse for years.
Ramirez was suspended twice — 50 games in 2009 and 100 (reduced to 50) in 2011. He never played in the big leagues again.
Rodriguez was suspected of PED use, but never suspended. Jose Canseco wrote in a book that he injected Rodriguez with steroids. His answer of "Only God knows,'' when asked in 2009 if he was among the list of players who allegedly came up dirty in the 2003 survey tests, certainly didn't squelch the suspicions.
Recently, Yankees manager Joe Girardi asked Posada to visit spring training to work with Gary Sanchez, who played like a future Hall of Famer the final two months of the 2016 season.
"He wants me to help Sanchez,'' Posada said of the muscular catcher, who crushed 20 homers, drove in 42 runs and batted .299 in 53 games as a rookie.
Those gaudy numbers by Sanchez, who turns 24 on Dec. 2, turned Brian McCann into a backup catcher despite making $17 million a year. McCann was traded to the Astros last week.
"He had a helluva, helluva two months. He was ridiculous," Posada said. "Every time I turned on the TV, he was hitting a home run. I said to myself, 'It's not that easy.' Hopefully he stays healthy and works hard during the offseason.''
Posada is correct in analyzing his chances of being inducted into the Hall of Fame as being difficult. Yet who would have thought a second baseman in junior college would land on the Hall of Fame ballot 26 years later as a catcher?
"It's one of those things you look back and you play to win ballgames. That was the biggest thing for me, to win games,'' Posada said. "I didn't think of the Hall of Fame when I was playing. I was thinking about winning. I wanted to do the right thing. We'll see what happens from here.''


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So, now you've found the perfect gifts, and you can't wait to give them out. What you may want to do now, is get some awesome and stylish wrapping to just add that extra special touch.
You know what they say, "It's all about presentation!". Well, I don't agree with that. Whatever you got them, I'm sure they'll love. It's the thought that counts. That's the saying I like. Anyways, it's still fun to dress it up with some crazy wrapping paper or gift bag.
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"One of the "big three" of current jazz guitarists (along with Pat Metheny and Bill Frisell), John Scofield's influence grew in the '90s. Possessor of a very distinctive rock-oriented sound that is often a bit distorted, Scofield is a masterful jazz improviser whose music generally falls somewhere between post-bop, fusion, and soul jazz..."And their entry about this record:
"John Scofield owes a great deal to Medeski, Martin & Wood for the success of A Go Go. The piano/organ, bass, and drum playing trio adds a world of bouncing vibes to Scofield's inquisitive, happy guitar work here...an album of mostly breezy, sometimes tense, jam-based grooves. The album's charm is in its "city meets the tropics" feel. The four players create such a warm, vibrant sound that resisting the urge to tap one's feet along with the beat becomes a near impossibility...There's nary a moment of filler to be found across the ten tracks. It's clear that Scofield enjoyed the collaboration, as his guitars seem to nearly speak joy. His alternately jangling and plucking style sees him weaving in and out of the young trio's sound net with ample confidence. As fun as A Go Go is, it's just as well-sequenced, as Scofield and company vary their pace and tone expertly throughout the album's running time...far more than four cool cats jamming together and enjoying each other's company. It's an immensely entertaining, enlightening ride."I have had a mental block against Scofield for a few years now, not quite accepting his latest incarnation in the jam band scene. That was foolish. This record is not redefining music but it is fun as hell. Great sound, great playing.
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Hey there! My name is Erin. I started Erin Unnie as a way to share my love of Kpop and Korean entertainment. I was first hit by the Hallyu wave in Fall 2009, during my first semester of college. Some of my favorite Kpop groups are Girls Generation, Super Junior, SHINee, Infinite, B1A4, 2NE1, etc . . . As you might be able to tell, I'm kind of an ahjumma with my Kpop. ^^ But I do my best to keep caught up and odds are you'll find at least 1 song in my library from your favorite artist too.
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Les Howard's curator insight, August 6, 2014 10:21 AM
Do we support our students in ways that feed their brains?
Graeme Reid's curator insight, August 6, 2014 10:48 PM
Encapsulated in the phrase - ''Variety is the spice of life".
Judih Weinstein Haggai's curator insight, August 7, 2014 12:15 AM
Good ideas - cognitive diversity to keep our brain in shape
Lewis Walker's curator insight, June 11, 2014 9:28 AM
For all of the artist out there here is the pen for you.
Mary-Jane Lewis's curator insight, September 21, 2014 6:32 PM
But I I like the feel of a box of Deewant Pencils
BI Media Specialists's curator insight, November 15, 2013 12:13 PM
This is something we are constantly working on in our media center. There are some great and easy to implement ideas for teachers to implement in classrooms as well.
Allan Shaw's curator insight, November 19, 2013 4:52 PM
While I do not ascribe to everything mentioned in this post, there is much to commend it.
Schools and the learning spaces within them should be engaging and attractive places for children in which to learn. Outside of their home, school is where they spend a significant portion of their lives.
richard Forward's curator insight, December 14, 2013 2:35 PM
Are you old school or Mr cutting edge?
Giovanni Sonego's curator insight, December 15, 2013 1:49 PM
Adesso sembra incredibile che si usasse un sistema simile per guidare la posta aerea. Forse a quei tempi sembrava normale.
Steven Flis's curator insight, December 16, 2013 3:14 AM
I love articles like this one where they talk about the collide of different times. This article speaks of huge concrete arrows which were left from 1930's air mail routes. sadly most of the towers that were paired with the arrows have been dismantled but still really cool that these directional arrows from the past can still be found almost 90 years later.
Elle Reagan's curator insight, September 28, 2014 11:44 PM
Wow technology has come a long way in just a short amount of time! We would still be using those stone arrows if it wasn't for the invention of the GPS.
Stephen Dale's curator insight, August 22, 2013 7:05 AM
I'm into the second week of my second MOOC with Coursera, studying Social Psychology (or in other words....understanding people and behaviours). I would advocate this style of learning for anyone who hasn't tried it yet - it's a great way to expand your knowledge into topics that might otherwise be difficult (or expensive) to access. This method of learning is particularly suited to continuos professional development. I'm less convinced that MOOCs would or could replace full or part-time degree courses.
Vicki Mast's curator insight, September 13, 2013 11:24 AM
I just downloaded the free version which looks good, but may have to upgrade. The features look well worth the $3.99 price. You can move & resize your drawn objects, zoom in/out, etc. If you're working on creating "flipped classroom" videos, or how-to tutorials this may be what you need. Check out their website and user guide for the details.
D G Stevenson's curator insight, December 9, 2013 9:01 AM
Useful for explaining concepts in a visually interesting way.
Matt Evan Dobbie's curator insight, August 2, 2014 6:55 PM
Huge problem when combined with sea level rise
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Could subsistence in megacities becoming a bigger threat than sea level rise? The population rise caused an increase in groundwater extraction practices which made the ground sink over six feet in Indonesia's largest city. The solution is to stop pumping groundwater and seek alternative forms of obtaining drinking water. Effects of land subsistence combined with rising sea levels can leave many coastal cities into project Atlantis.
Jared Medeiros's curator insight, March 9, 2015 6:04 PM
A new way to observe and appreciate architecture and creativity from a different culture. I love the idea of the book to show how something so ordinary and overlooked in everyday society like a bus stop can be turned into works of art. It would be cool to see this inspire other artists to turn other modern day things into cool works of art. How awesome would this have been 20 years ago if they did things like this to phone booths?
Louis Mazza's curator insight, April 21, 2015 1:18 PM
This article is a collage of soviet bustops, which happen to be extravagant. Some of them are ancient looking made out of cement. Some have highly decorated sculptures of the sickle and hammer soviet sign. Others are large sheltered areas to protect citizens. By looking at the high scale of bustops, and large amount, it shows that the population must use a lot of bus transport. Some of these bustop are very nice looking, elegant, unique, or a distinct representation of Russian History. It is unique to see a different spin on a Bustop, something that seems so repetitive at Kennedy Plaza here in Providence.
Benjamin Jackson's curator insight, December 13, 2015 4:55 PM
for as monstrous as the soviet union was, they did care about appearances and the safety of their people. these bus stops show some of the wonderful aspects of soviet architecture. in addition, you can see bus stops in the middle of nowhere. this is the same mindset that made the soviets build nuclear shelters for the majority of their populace.
Bonnie Burns's curator insight, March 11, 2014 11:28 AM
Scammers and hackers are beginning to discover virtual pin-up board Pinterest as another great outlet to perpetrate their malicious schemes.
Jose Pietri's curator insight, December 19, 2013 6:17 AM
The application of the SAMR framework to the implementation of blended-learning in LE Project. Worth investigating potential value. Ideas of approach?
ChristopherBell's curator insight, December 19, 2013 7:43 PM
AWESOME Collection of SAMR Model Resources!


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On Monday 13 January, nominations open for the 2014 Sabbatical elections.
Voting for the 2014 SABB Elections open on Monday February 3, but students have the chance to nominate themselves in two days time. Candidate Training Week then begins on Monday 20th January, closing that Friday alongside nominations.
There are several positions which students can run for: President, VP Education (formerly VP Academic Affairs), VP Activities (formerly VP Participation & Campuses) and VP Welfare & Diversity (formerly VP Welfare & Community).
The President leads and directs the Students' Guild, acting as its figurehead, and voices the opinions and views of students. Following a comprehensive internal review, the President now has the extra responsibility of taking a lead on Guild commercial services. The responsibility of the VP Academic Affairs is to ensure that students receive the best educational experience possible while maintaining current standards and driving further improvements. As an example, Alex Louch has been involved in making sure that there is high quality provision of study space on campus, while limiting hidden course costs and ensuring that students get feedback on their work within three weeks.
VP Activities is responsible for all the Guild's Activities and Volunteering Groups, encompassing societies, student media, RAG, Community Action and Halls Committees. Student views will also be relayed to Employability and Graduate Development. VP Welfare & Diversity is responsible for issues and concerns regarding the wellbeing of students at university, and is also involved with student housing.
All students are encouraged to consider nominating themselves for the upcoming SABB elections, with the Guild stressing the opportunity to get involved in University life and represent fellow students. In order to increase electoral turnout, the International Students' Officer, the Postgraduate Students' Officer and the St Luke's Officer will be elected at the same time as the Sabbatical officers.
Last year saw Hannah Barton emerge victorious in her bid to become Guild President, which has led to particular success in leading the Exeter Experience Project which received a record number of responses. Alex Louch became VP in Academic Affairs and, as a result, is now leading "Research Uncovered", a project which has doubled the success of a previous scheme. Jak Curtis-Randall, VP in Participation, has worked with both the Students' Guild and the University to boost funding for societies from £12,000 to £25,000 – double the previous funding. Chris Rootkin, VP Welfare and Community, is currently co-ordinating the Housing Fair which aims for students to make sensible choices in accommodation, budget and landlord. This year, however, sees significant changes following the review.
Conor Byrne, News Team
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text: Chapter 1: Biomechanical Applications to Joint Structure and Function Samuel R. Ward View Full Chapter Figures Only Tables Only Videos Only Print Share Email Twitter Facebook Linkedin Reddit Get Citation Citation AMA Citation Ward SR. Ward S.R. Ward, Samuel R.Biomechanical Applications to Joint Structure and Function. In: Levangie PK, Norkin CC. Levangie P.K., Norkin C.C. Eds. Pamela K. Levangie, and Cynthia C. Norkin.eds. Joint Structure and Function: A Comprehensive Analysis, 5e New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; . http://fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1862§ionid=136083417. Accessed August 20, 2018. MLA Citation Ward SR. Ward S.R. Ward, Samuel R.. "Biomechanical Applications to Joint Structure and Function." Joint Structure and Function: A Comprehensive Analysis, 5e Levangie PK, Norkin CC. Levangie P.K., Norkin C.C. Eds. Pamela K. Levangie, and Cynthia C. Norkin. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, , http://fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1862§ionid=136083417. Download citation file: RIS (Zotero) EndNote BibTex Medlars ProCite RefWorks Reference Manager Mendeley © Copyright Tools Search Book Top Return Clip Autosuggest Results ++ INTRODUCTION + "Humans have the capacity to produce a nearly infinite variety of postures and movements that require the tissues of the body to both generate and respond to forces that produce and control movement." ++ Humans have the capacity to produce a nearly infinite variety of postures and movements that require the structures of the human body to both generate and respond to forces that produce and control movement at the body's joints. Although it is impossible to capture all the kinesiologic elements that contribute to human musculoskeletal function at a given point in time, knowledge of at least some of the physical principles that govern the body's response to active and passive stresses is prerequisite to an understanding of both human function and dysfunction. ++ We will examine some of the complexities related to human musculoskeletal function by examining the roles of the bony segments, joint-related connective tissue structure, and muscles, as well as the external forces applied to those structures. We will develop a conceptual framework that provides a basis for understanding the stresses on the body's major joint complexes and the responses to those stresses. Case examples and clinical scenarios will be used to ground the reader's understanding in relevant applications of the presented principles. The objective is to cover the key biomechanical principles necessary to understand individual joints and their interdependent functions in posture and locomotion. Although we acknowledge the role of the neurological system in motor control, we leave it to others to develop an understanding of the theories that govern the roles of the controller and feedback mechanisms. ++ This chapter will explore the biomechanical principles that must be considered to examine the internal and external forces that produce or control movement. The focus will be largely on rigid body analysis; the next two chapters explore how forces affect deformable connective tissues (Chapter 2) and how muscles create and are affected by forces (Chapter 3). Subsequent chapters then examine the interactive nature of force, stress, tissue behaviors, and function through a regional exploration of the joint complexes of the body. The final two chapters integrate the function of the joint complexes into the comprehensive tasks of posture (Chapter 13) and gait (Chapter 14). ++ In order to maintain our focus on clinically relevant applications of the biomechanical principles presented in this chapter, the following case example will provide a framework within which to explore the relevant principles of biomechanics. ++ Case 1-1: Patient Case John Alexander is 20 years old, is 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) in height, and weighs 165 pounds (~75 kg or 734 N). John is a member of the university's lacrosse team. He sustained an injury when another player fell onto the posterior-lateral aspect of his right knee. Physical examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) resulted in a diagnosis of a tear of the medial ... GET ACCESS TO THIS RESOURCE Sign In Username or Email Please enter User Name Password Please enter Password Forgot Username? Forgot Password? Sign in via OpenAthens Sign in via Shibboleth Get Free Access Through Your Institution Contact your institution's library to ask if they subscribe to McGraw-Hill Medical Products. What is MyAccess? Create a FREE MyAccess profile to: Use this site remotely Bookmark your favorite content Track your self-assessment progress and more! Pop-up div Successfully Displayed This div only appears when the trigger link is hovered over. Otherwise it is hidden from view. Please Wait


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Rain barrels are hot garden accessories. A rain barrel connected to a downspout lets you collect 50 gallons or so of free water every time it rains. It's also the mark of an environmentally sensitive gardener. With a rain barrel, you're conserving a precious resource and setting a good example at the same time.
You can't count on a rain barrel to provide enough water for a big lawn or to irrigate long rows of tomatoes or beans in a vegetable garden, but a barrel full of rainwater is enough to keep the plants on the porch watered and can give plenty of water to newly planted trees and shrubs.
An attractive rain barrel by the porch makes you less likely to forget to attend to pots of flowers around the front door. As rain barrels have moved into the mainstream, designers have kept up with classy-looking models you'll be proud to put right out front.
City and county governments across the country have long championed rain barrels through partnerships and programs that provide them to homeowners — sometimes free, sometimes at a discounted price — to conserve water and increase awareness not only of water's value, but also its cost.
When you are trying to figure out where to set up a rain barrel in the garden, some of the decisions have already been made for you. The barrel doesn't just sit out there to collect the falling rain; it gathers it from an elevated, impervious surface — in other words, a roof. The natural place for a rain barrel is just under the eaves of the house, connected to a downspout. You might be tempted to put the rain barrel right beside an outdoor spigot, but it would be better to put it where you do not otherwise have easy access to water. Of course, it is important to check local codes and the rules of your local homeowner's association before you settle on a spot for your rain barrel.
Most residential rain barrels are of modest size, holding up to about 55 gallons of water. An inch of rain on a typical 1,000-square-foot roof will channel more than 600 gallons of water into a home's downspouts. A good rain will provide more than enough water to fill a barrel. Overflow valves direct excess water away from the house and keep the water from pooling up around the barrel. If the overflow can be directed into a low-lying area, that would be a good place for a rain garden full of attractive plants that tolerate moist soil. Rain gardens allow water to seep back into the soil instead of washing off into storm drainage systems.
A rain barrel full of water weighs more than 400 pounds, so give it a firm, level foundation. Raising a rain barrel a foot or so off the ground also makes it easier to get to the spigot at the bottom of the barrel. A pad of cinder blocks or pavers will support a rain barrel nicely, or you could make a platform with two-by-four lumber and sturdy corner posts. Several plans for platforms are available on the internet.
You can attach a hose to the rain barrel's spigot, but your barrel will not have enough pressure to run a sprinkler. It's easier to use the hose to fill a watering can — remember, a gallon of water weighs about 8 pounds — and carry the water to your plants.
Rainwater is also better for your plants than treated municipal water. It contains none of the salts, minerals or chemicals that have to be added to city water, but it naturally contains nitrate, a form of nitrogen easily accessible to plants.
You'll save some money on your water bill when you rely on a rain barrel as one source of water for your garden — but the investment you make in a rain barrel goes beyond money. When you make room for a barrel in your garden, you're taking a stand for conservation and sustainability, protecting your local watershed by reducing storm-water runoff and saving energy that would otherwise have been used to treat and pipe water to your garden. In a world of limited resources, it's something to bank on.
Rain Barrels and Vegetable Gardens
There is some controversy about whether rainwater collected in a barrel is safe to use on a vegetable garden. Rutgers University Extension tested rainwater running into barrels from asphalt roofing and found that the water quality was fine, but experts suggested adding one ounce of bleach to a 55-gallon rain barrel once a month, then waiting 24 hours before using the water to allow the chlorine in the bleach to dissipate into the atmosphere. Rain barrel water is not officially considered potable.
▪ Great-looking rain barrels (and the supplies you'll need to set them up) are available from mail-order specialists and building supply stores. One source for rain barrels is Gardener's Supply Co., gardeners.com.
▪ For more on do-it-yourself rain barrel projects, see the website of BlueBarrel Rainwater Catchment Systems, bluebarrelsystems.com, for barrels, plans and information.
▪ Kansas City-area residents can buy rain barrels made from reused or repurposed materials for $65 at two of Bridging the Gap's community recycling centers, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. The 3 Trails center is at 5630 E. Bannister Road. The Metro North center is at 8740 N. Summit St. You can also schedule a rain barrel workshop for groups.


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If you're looking for a Ford dealer in Peotone where you can get behind the wheel of the 2013 Escape, then look no further. We do, of course, have the full lineup of Ford cars, trucks, and SUVs available, but the Escape is a favorite of ours. It's taken the crossover segment by storm, after all, offering great interior features, excellent interior space, and versatility that you expect. Don't just take our word for it, though — you can take the 2012 Ford Escape for a test drive when you visit our dealership.
Any Bourbonnais area Ford dealership can tell you that the new Escape is a comfortable vehicle. After all, even with the rear seats up, you'll have 29 cubic feet of cargo space — fold them down, though, and that figure expands to 66 cubic feet. The 2012 Ford Escape certainly lives up to its crossover pedigree.
What will draw many drivers in Peotone and beyond to this model, though, is the feature set. You have your choice of three trim levels: XLS, XLT, and Limited. The XLS will be more than enough for most drivers, coming equipped with 16-inch alloy wheels, a four-speaker sound system, and an integrated blind-spot mirror, among other things — the Sync interface is optional. Stepping up to the XLT adds on automatic headlights, fog lamps, satellite radio, and steering wheel-mounted audio controls; options include the Sync interface, a sunroof, larger wheels, and a seven-speaker audio system. With the Limited, you'll get exterior chrome highlights, heated front seats, leather upholster, and a six-speaker audio system; options include dual-zone automatic climate control, a rearview camera, a navigation system, and a rear-seat entertainment system.
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What is Geoscience?
Geoscientists study the Earth's systems—the complex geologic, marine, atmospheric, and hydrologic processes that sustain life and the economy. Geoscience expertise enables us to develop solutions to critical economic, environmental, health, and safety challenges.
By the numbers: Oklahoma
$777 million: value of nonfuel mineral production in 20167
10,080: geoscience employees (non-federal/self-employed)1
53,900: jobs in extractive industries in 20152
50 severe storm, hurricane/tropical storm, and tornado disaster declarations since 19538
$30 million: NSF grants awarded in Oklahoma in 201618
$5 million: NSF GEO grants awarded in Oklahoma in 201618
Your State Source for Geoscience Information
Workforce in Oklahoma
- 10,080: geoscience employees (non-federal/self-employed) in 20151
- $93,180: average median geoscience employee salary1
- 53,900: jobs in extractive industries in 20152
- 7: academic geoscience departments3
Water in Oklahoma
- 2 billion gallons/day: total groundwater withdrawal4
- 1.1 billion gallons/day: total surface water withdrawal4
- 660 million gallons/day: public supply water withdrawal4
- 560 million gallons/day: water withdrawal for irrigation4
- 21 million gallons/day: self-supplied industrial fresh water withdrawal4
- 92% of the population is served by public water supplies4
- 47 counties in 2015, and 11 counties in 2016 designated as primary natural disaster areas caused by drought5
- 75 USGS stream gages in Oklahoma6
Energy and Minerals Production in Oklahoma
$777 million: value of nonfuel mineral production in 20167
158 million barrels: crude oil produced in 2015, #5 in the nation2
2.5 trillion cubic feet: natural gas produced in 2015, #4 in the nation2
14 million megawatt hours: wind power produced in 2015, #3 in the nation2
2.5 million megawatt hours: hydroelectricity produced in 20152
Natural Hazards in Oklahoma
FEMA statistics for Oklahoma
- 39 severe storm disaster declarations since 19538
- 1 hurricane/tropical storm disaster declarations since 19538
- 22 flooding disaster declarations since 19538
- 10 tornado disaster declarations since 19538
- 84 fire disaster declarations since 19538
- $194 million: preparedness grants since 20058
- $718 million: public assistance grants since 20058
- 67 weather and/or climate events, each with costs exceeding $1 billion (inflation adjusted) 1980-20169
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Geologic Mapping
- $1.06 billion: total FY 2016 USGS budget; 1.6% up from FY 201510
- The USGS National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) funds geologic mapping projects by states (STATEMAP) and universities (EDMAP)
- $2 million: Oklahoma STATEMAP funding (1993-2016)11
- Over two-thirds of Oklahoma mapped through STATEMAP (1993-2012)11
- University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University participated in EDMAP11
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- $5.6 billion: total FY 2016 NASA Science budget; 6.6% up from FY 201512
- $1.9 billion: total FY 2016 NASA Earth Science budget; 7.7% up from FY 201513
- GRACE satellites measure groundwater changes in all of Oklahoma14
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- $5.8 billion: total FY 2016 NOAA budget; 5.9% up from FY 201515
- GOES satellites provide state-of-the-art weather forecasting over Oklahoma16
- DISCOVR satellite monitors radiation and air quality over Oklahoma16
- 16 National Weather Service Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS) stations in Oklahoma17
- 243 National Weather Service Cooperative Observer Program (COOP) sites in Oklahoma17
National Science Foundation (NSF)
- $7.46 billion: total FY 2016 NSF budget; 1.6% up from FY 201518
- $1.28 billion: total FY 2016 NSF Geosciences Directorate (GEO) awards; 1.6% up from FY 201518
- 117 NSF grants in Oklahoma totaling $30 million in 201618
- 22 NSF GEO grants in Oklahoma totaling $5 million in 201618
- $4.3 million: NSF GEO grants to University of Oklahoma in 201618
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- $8.14 billion: total FY 2016 EPA budget; 0% up from FY 201519
- 9 active/proposed superfund sites20
- $124.6 million: federal grants for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) in Oklahoma (1997-2016)21
- $13.3 million: annual value of federal DWSRF grants in Oklahoma in 201621
Major Federal Facilities in Oklahoma
USGS Oklahoma Water Science Center, Oklahoma City
USGS South Central Climate Science Center, Norman
NOAA National Severe Storm Laboratory, Norman
DOE Southwestern Power Administration, Tulsa
1Data Derived from Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics 2015
2DOI U.S. Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
3American Geosciences Institute Directory of Geoscience Departments (2016)
4USGS Estimated Use of Water in the United States in 2010
5USDA Farm Service Agency: Disaster Designation Information, 2015 (2015 Crop Year & 2016 Crop Year)
6USGS WaterWatch Total Streamgage Stations (March 10, 2017)
7USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2017
8FEMA Summary of Disaster Declarations and Grants (2016)
9NOAA Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters: Mapping
10DOI Budget and Performance
11USGS National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
12NASA Budget Documents, Strategic Plans and Performance Reports
13American Institute of Physics FY2016 Appropriations
14Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE); Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP); Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE); Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM)
15NOAA Total Budget
16Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) & Deep Space Climate Observatory (DISCOVR)
17NOAA in Your State
18NSF Budget Internet Information System
19EPA Budget and Spending
20EPA Search for Superfund Sites Where You Live (August 2017)
21EPA Drinking Water State Revolving Fund National Information Management System Reports
Written and compiled by J. Bernau and A. Ackerman for AGI, July 2017
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NEW YORK — Not many champion race-car drivers are recognized so readily, especially when they`re far from the rumble of the race course and hoofing it along Fifth Avenue. But this one is different. He catches the eye and the response is quick: ``Yes, yes, I know him! He`s the one on the bottle of that salad dressing!``
Exactly. It`s Paul Newman, star of stage, screen and salad dressing. And road racing, too.
On Oct. 20, the 60-year-old Newman, helmeted and buckled behind the wheel of his Nissan 300ZX Turbo, drove to victory in the Sports Car Club of America`s GT-1 national championships in Braselton, Ga. It was the third national title of his career. The race concluded a highly successful season for him, during which he won 5 of the 15 races in which he competed.
Newman has come quite a distance in his 14 years of driving in amateur and professional races. He has about 50 victories over all, the first coming in 1973, his second year as a race-car driver.
Once he got involved in racing, he began to rack up the ``seat time,`` as the racers call it, racing for 5-7 months of the year. He desired to be good at it -- something more than simply a movie star dabbling in a hobby.
But in his early days of racing, he was inconsistent. ``He crashed a lot, raised a lot of hell because he was trying too hard,`` said Willy T. Ribbs, one of the most respected American road-racing drivers. ``Now he`s one of the best drivers, and one of the oldest. He drives with a lot of heart.``
Newman recalls his incipient racing days. ``At first,`` he was saying in his Manhattan apartment, ``I drove with a balloon foot, until I learned better.``
A balloon foot, he explained, is the opposite of a lead foot. He was just too light on the accelerator. When he put the hammer down, though, he lost control.


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The UK's decision to leave the European Union by a majority of 17,410,742 (51.9%) to 16,141,241 (48.1%) has led to unprecedented speculation about what the future holds for the country after ending our 43-year membership of the EU. This blog seeks to address some of the key issues of the initial post-referendum landscape.
The UK has voted to leave the European Union – what happens now?
David Cameron has already announced that he will stand down as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, making it clear that the negotiations to leave the EU should be led by a new Prime Minister and Government that supported the UK's exit. The new Conservative leader (and Prime Minister) is scheduled to be elected by 9 September at the latest. It will be the responsibility of the new Prime Minister to decide when to trigger Article 50 of the Treaty of European Union (also known as the Lisbon Treaty) and lead the negotiations to decide the terms of the UK's exit.
What is Article 50?
Article 50 of the Treaty of European Union is the mechanism by which an EU Member State can begin the process of leaving the EU. The UK must formally notify the other 27 EU Member States of its intention to leave. This process can only be started by the UK, and at a time of the UK's choosing. The EU cannot force the UK to invoke Article 50 to begin the withdrawal process.
Once Article 50 has been triggered, the UK will enter into a two-year period of negotiation with the European Commission to decide the terms of its exit from the EU, although many commentators expect a longer negotiating period due to the complexity of the process. During the negotiation period, EU laws will still apply in the UK and the UK will continue to participate in other EU business as normal. However, the UK will not be allowed to participate in internal EU discussions or decisions on its intention to leave.
What happens after the two-year negotiation period?
A final exit deal between the UK and the EU will need to be approved by a 'qualified majority' of EU governments, after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament. But if the final agreement cuts across policy areas controlled by the individual Member States, it will be classed as a 'mixed agreement' and will need to be ratified by EU leaders via a qualified majority vote – a majority in the European Parliament and by the remaining 27 national parliaments across the EU. Only then will the UK be able to officially leave the EU.
What happens during the next two years?
Until the UK formally leaves the EU at the end of the negotiating period, it remains a full member state with no changes as a result of the decision to leave. All existing EU funding agreements and arrangements remain valid and in place as long as the UK is still a member of the EU. UK applicants remain eligible for all EU funding available before the referendum, although this will inevitably change after the UK's exit. While new agreements with the EU will bring new and/or restructured funding opportunities, UK organisations should seek to maximise their window of opportunity while they remain eligible for EU funds as part of a member state.
Will UK organisations be able to apply for EU funding after it leaves the EU?
Once a new agreement with the EU is in place, there will be opportunities for the UK to continue to participate in EU funding programmes despite the fact that it will no longer have status as an EU Member State. Many EU funding streams are available to non-EU countries, including key programmes such as Horizon 2020 and Erasmus+.
For example, Horizon 2020 classifies non-EU countries according to their level of research capacity, socio-economic development and whether they have an association agreement with the EU. 'Associated Countries' participate in Horizon 2020 under the same conditions as EU Member States. Associated Countries may apply to all programmes and instruments, individually or in consortia; automatically obtain funding if their proposal is successful; and must adhere to the same Horizon 2020 Rules of Participation as Member States.
The ten non-EU countries currently associated with Horizon 2020 are Iceland; Montenegro; Norway; Serbia; Albania; Turkey; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Israel; the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; and Moldova. If the UK seeks (and is permitted) continued participation in Horizon 2020, it is most likely to be as an associated country.
International European Interest Organisations are also automatically eligible for Horizon 2020 funding. These organisations have a majority of members from EU and Associated Countries and promote science and technology cooperation in Europe.
Erasmus+ is the EU programme for education, training, youth and sport. It currently provides opportunities for UK participants to study, work, volunteer, teach and train abroad in Europe. Currently five non-EU countries including Norway and Iceland are classed as 'Non-EU Programme Countries' and fully take part in Erasmus+. Other 'Partner Countries' that neighbour the EU are also able to take part in certain Actions, subject to specific criteria or conditions.
The examples of Horizon 2020 and Erasmus+ indicate that established routes exist for future UK participation and access to EU funding as a non-Member State, but these will be subject to negotiation and approval of the UK's eligibility on a programme-by-programme basis.
How will leaving the EU impact funding for key UK sectors?
The impact of the decision to leave the EU has already been felt across all sectors. NCVO chief executive Sir Stuart Etherington has called for VCSE sector organisations to 'consider what more you can do to bring communities together, whether working with other voluntary organisations or with other civic institutions'. The charity chief executives body has called for a summit to discuss the estimated annual £200 million of European Union funding the VCSE sector is set to lose from its existing arrangements, while the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has warned that the financial implications of leaving the EU will affect the voluntary sector more in the long term than in the immediate future.
Leaving the EU will present particular challenges for the higher education sector. During the last seven-year EU funding programme (FP7), the UK received almost €1.1 billion (almost 25% of available funds) from EU academic mobility and foreign exchange programmes. There are around 125,000 EU students in the UK, estimated to contribute an estimated £2.7 billion to the British economy, as well as 19,000 jobs. In a statement responding to the referendum result, Dame Julia Goodfellow, President of Universities UK, said that the focus would now be on 'securing support that allows our universities to continue to be global in their outlook, internationally networked and an attractive destination for talented people from across Europe'.
With the 2015 Autumn Statement having set public sector spending by central government up to 2020, the Local Government Association (LGA) has called for the Government to protect the £5.3 billion of EU regeneration funding allocated to communities in England for the same period. The LGA is also requesting a role for local government in exit negotiations, as EU laws and regulations impact on many council services, such as waste, employment, health and safety, consumer protection and trading and environmental standards.
The economic impact of the referendum result has created particular uncertainty for housing associations, although leading figures in the sector have urged caution. EU rules on 'state aid' restrict where government can provide grants, but make an exception for social housing. However, it is standard practice in most non-EU trade deals to prohibit state grants without exception, posing a risk to future funding for the social housing sector.
David Orr, chief executive at the said: 'We recognise the uncertainty that this result will bring to the sector and we are working with our housing associations members to support them to continue delivering the homes and services this country needs. Whatever happens there is still a housing crisis and we remain committed to ending it.'
What does leaving the EU mean for areas that have received large amounts of EU funding in the past?
One of the more notable trends of the EU referendum was that of regions receiving high levels of EU funding voting Leave. Despite Wales receiving between an estimated €653 and €747 million in EU investment per year, 53% of its voters voted Leave. Responding to the referendum result, First Minister Carwyn Jones called for continued participation for Wales in major EU programmes until the end of 2020; and a promise from the Government that Wales would not 'lose a penny' as a result of withdrawal from the EU.
A similar demand was made by John Pollard, leader of Cornwall Council, where 56% of voters supported Leave. Mr Pollard said that Cornwall would insist the region 'receives investment equal to that provided by the EU programme'.
With no post-EU economic plan yet in place, the Government is unlikely to commit to any long-term, large-scale investment until negotiations with the EU are complete. Regions receiving high levels of EU funding face an uncertain economic climate in the short term with no clear plan to address massive shortfalls in funding, although it must be stressed that current funding arrangements remain in place until the process of withdrawal from the EU is completed.
One possible measure to redress the future loss of EU funding would be a revision of the Barnett Formula, which dictates the level of public spending in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and is based on the population of each nation and which powers are devolved to them. However, the current political instability – particularly with regards to the Scottish Government's stated desire to remain part of the EU – would seem to preclude any immediate redistribution.
What can UK organisations do now?
Don't panic! The delay in triggering Article 50 and the expected protracted negotiation process gives organisations some lead time to prepare resilience strategies and identify potential alternative funding sources. Across all sectors, organisations already involved in EU partnerships or receiving EU funding should seek to strengthen those relationships. UK groups, organisations and bodies are natural partners and collaborators with their European counterparts based on their shared history and achievements. By emphasising their common aims, objectives and values ahead of entering into new, restructured relationships with the EU, UK organisations can lessen the impact of exit.
Organisations should also begin exploring alternatives to EU funding, whether that be through new international partnerships and funding streams, or via alternative fundraising methods. For example, according to European Commission figures, approximately €4.2 billion was successfully raised through crowdfunding platforms in the EU in 2015, compared with €1.6 billion in 2014. Of that, the UK had by far the largest amount raised and number of projects funded through crowdfunding of all EU countries. The 2015 UK Alternative Finance Report showed that the average deal size in the United Kingdom stood at £523,978, a large increase from the 2014 average of £199,095.
David Cameron has set up a cross-government unit comprising officials from the Treasury, Foreign Office and Cabinet Office to 'lead intensive civil service work on the issues that will need to be worked through in order to present options and advice to a new Prime Minister and a new Cabinet'. This unit, led by Cabinet minister Oliver Letwin, is expected to report in the autumn. Once exit negotiations with the EU begin, the process of working through an estimated 80,000 pages of EU agreements enacted over the past five decades may also create opportunities for organisations to provide support services in a range of fields.
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This morning's key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com
- U.N. General Assembly condemns Syrian regime for violence
- Palestinians commemorate 'Al Nakba' — 'The Catastrophe'
- Tensions escalate between Taiwan and the Philippines
- Eurozone recession deepens even further than forecast
U.N. General Assembly condemns Syrian regime for violence
France's ambassador Gerard Araud speaks to U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday (AFP)
Ignoring bitter opposition from Russia and Syria, the United NationsGeneral Assembly approved a non-binding resolution condemning theregime of Syria's president Bashar al-Assad for using heavy militaryweapons on civilians, and for systematic violations of human rights.
Syria's permanent Envoy to the UN Bashar al-Jaafari addressed theGeneral Assembly with a bitter attack on the Arab League, whichsponsored the current resolution and which, in the past, has expelledthe Syrian government representative from the Arab League and replaceit with a representative of the opposition:
"Giving Syria's seat to the al-Doha [Qatar] coalitionin the Arab League and the attempt to get the UN involved bygiving a [delusional] representation to its aim at breaking offthe road in front of the solution to the crisis and tearing downthe Syrian state.
We bring your attention to the destructive role of the ArabLeague, led by Qatar and Saudi Arabia in addition to Turkeyagainst Syria as the Arab League has given legitimacy to providethe terrorists with weapons."
The Saudi envoy responded by repeating many of the horrors thatthe al-Assad inflicted on innocent civilians — from bloody massacresof peaceful protesters to mass slaughter of innocent students intheir college dormitories while they were asleep.
The General Assembly approved the measure by a vote of 107 to 12, with45 member states abstaining. The "yes" vote was a lot lower than thevote last August on a similar resolution, where 133 states votedsupported the resolution this time is because many of them arebeginning to believe that with help from Russia and Iran, al-Assad isgoing to win the war, war crimes and all.
From the point of view of Generational Dynamics, that expectation isnot realistic. Syria is in a generational Awakening era, like Americain the 1960s, and the young Sunni fighters are not going to capitulateto the Shia Alawite regime. VOA and Al-Jazeera
Palestinians commemorate 'Al Nakba' — 'The Catastrophe'
On Wednesday, Palestinians all over the world commemorated the 65thanniversary of the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948 — aday that they refer to as Youm al-Nakba or "Day of Catastrophe." Thespeeches and protests and demonstrations demanded a "right of return"to lands acquired by Israel in 1948 and 1967, and full recognition ofPalestine as a nation. In the West Bank, demonstrators clashed withIsraeli police, resulting in 75 injuries and 25 Palestinian arrests.Al-Ahram (Cairo) and Jerusalem Post
Tensions escalate between Taiwan and the Philippines
Taiwan has rejected as "insincere" an apology from the president ofthe Philippines for the Thursday's accidental shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippinescoast guard in a disputed region of the South China Sea. In responseto increased anti-Philippine nationalism in the Taiwanese public,Taiwan has issued a travel warning telling citizens not to visit thePhilippines, has frozen Philippine applications for work permits inTaiwan, and is carrying out military exercises in the disputed regionof the South China Sea. BBC
Eurozone recession deepens even further than forecast
The eurozone economy shrank more than economists forecast in the firstquarter of 2013. There have now been six consecutive quarters ofrecession, a record. The recession is now affecting even theso-called "core nations." The German economy, Europe's largest, didexpand, but less than forecast. France's economy went into arecession, adding to the political troubles of the Socialist presidentFrancois Hollande. Euro zone unemployment has reached a record 12.1%as governments increase taxes and cut spending to contain publicdeficits. Bloomberg
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Alexander Smirnov – Russian figure skater
Alexander Smirnov is a Russian figure skater. His partner is Yuko Kawaguchi, a Russian figure skater of Japanese origin.
They are champions of Europe (2010), three-time champions of Russia (2008 – 2010) and two-time world bronze medalists (2009 and 2010). The pair occupied 30th place in the International Skating Union (ISU) ranking in July 2014. Smirnov is Honored Master of Sports of Russia.
Alexander was born on October 11, 1984 in Tver. The boy began skating at the age of four. In 2001 Alexander moved to St. Petersburg, where Lyudmila Smirnova became his coach, and then he was coached by Nikolai Velikov.
His first partner was Alexandra Danilova, then – Ekaterina Vasilyeva. With Vasilyeva they were sixth at the World Junior Championships in 2006. Then the duo broke up. For two seasons Vasilyeva was paired with Daniel Wende and represented Germany.
In spring 2006, Smirnov's coach Nikolai Velikov suggested him to skate with Yuko Kawaguchi. In the same year the pair took the third place in the Cup of Russia.
Kawaguchi – Smirnov missed Russian Championship and the European Championship in 2007 due to Yuko's injury (she broke her leg).
In 2008, the pair won the championship of Russia and became the third in Europe and fourth in the world.
In 2008-2009 they won Skate Canada, became Cup of Russia silver medalists.
In 2009, Yuko and Alexander defended their title of national champions in the championship of Russia. At the European Championships they won a silver medal.
In 2010, Yuko and Alexander Smirnov won the European Championship in Tallinn, Alena Savchenko and Robin Szolkowytook the second place.
At the Olympic Games in 2010 in Vancouver, they finished fourth.
In 2013 Smirnov had knee surgery.
On August 28, 2010 Alexander married Ekaterina Garus, a famous stylist and hairdresser from Samara. She lived and worked in Moscow. Alexander met Ekaterina at a party in America.


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Agriculture Victoria Services Pty Ltd
Agriculture Victoria Services (AVS) Pty Ltd (also referred to as 'the Company') is a private company incorporated under the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
The Government of Victoria beneficially owns 100 per cent of the Company's issued capital with the shareholder being represented through the Victorian Minister for Agriculture.
AVS is the specialist, professional entity responsible for protecting and commercialising novel technologies created by the Agriculture Victoria Research Division (AVR) of the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR, also referred to as 'the Department').
The Company has a skills-based and gender- balanced board of directors that consists of six members.
The Company was established in 1986 by the Victorian Government to provide a commercial interface between the Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and private industry. Originally established as Daratech Pty Ltd in 1986, the Company's name was changed to Agriculture Victoria Services Pty Ltd in 1998.
Today, AVS is widely recognised by its collaborators and stakeholders as the entity responsible for the protection and commercialisation of novel technologies created by world-leading biosciences and agriculture research undertaken by the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources ('the Department').
AVS has delivered more than 30 years of service excellence.
The AVS team consists of 17 professional and support staff that provide the specialist capability necessary to meet the Company's obligations to government and the expectations of stakeholders.
AVS holds a significant intellectual property (IP) portfolio on behalf of the Victorian Government and other IP equity holders. The portfolio benefits the agricultural industry and the state's economy through the commercial application of research and development (R&D) outcomes.
The Company's purpose is to help improve the productivity and competitiveness of Victorian farmers where a private sector route to market for the Department's research outputs is needed.
By providing expert intellectual property management and technology commercialisation services, AVS helps maximise the adoption and impact of the Department's scientific research discoveries, technologies and capabilities.
In doing so the Company plays a critical role in enabling the state government to meet its economic development and social objectives.
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AVS aims to meet its objectives and fulfil its purpose by providing a professional and objective commercial interface to support the transfer of the Department's IP and scientific capabilities to the marketplace.
The following three strategic objectives reflect the growing depth, breadth and complexity of the Company's business:
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Welcome to Our Sunday Café, we are pleased you stopped by for a visit. Today we are offering another delicious recipe from our kitchen. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did…
The weekend was quiet and delightful. I was treated to a wonderful home cooked dinner, the kids made grilled pizzas and it was a lovely day. Sunny, surrounded by family and having a nice meal together. As I have said before, I have been blessed as a Mother, a big Thank You to all my kids!
Some of the wonderful gifts received, all my favorites, cookbooks and hand picked flowers.
Saturday offered a bit of time to go thrifting and I found this birthday celebration plate. The honored guest will be served on this plate in the future!
It is still chilly and rainy here. Honey left this message for me this evening. It will be nice to sit and enjoy a fire tonight.
If you look close, you can see the 20+ foot branch that fell from the tree. The green boughs filled a large yard recycling can. So far we have been real lucky, no one has been present when these have fallen. We will cut this up in a few days and put it in the camping wood pile.
Honey is reading this book on sailing. His Portland Brother now has a boat, and they will be sailing as soon as is possible. Honey is very excited, he wants to camp from the boat. The man loves the water!
Speaking of the boat, Portland Brother is rebuilding all the electric stuff and Honey is rebuilding all the wood stuff. This is one of the drawers from the galley. It looks like there is no bottom in the drawer, but it is rebuilt with plexi-glass as the bottom. Since galleys tend to be darkish, this will help when trying to find something in the bottom of the drawer.
Agate is usually camera shy, but while trying to capture a shot of the sailing book, for some reason He wanted to be in the thick of things. This shot of him turned out fairly well.
And now something more!
I had mentioned this crockpot pudding cake on Friday. I even gave the link to the recipe. And then I made it! I ate some warm, and honestly I did not like it. For some reason I do not like the flavor of warm peanut butter. But when this cooled, YUM!
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Pudding Cake
Use a 4 Qt cooker
1 c flour
1/2 c sugar
1 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
Stir dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
1/2 peanut butter(warming the PB in the micro for 30 seconds will make this easier)
1/2 c milk
1 T oil
1 t vanilla
Carefully whisk together in a medium size bowl. When smooth pour over the flour mixture and combine.
Spray the cooker insert with Pam and spoon the batter into the bottom. Smooth the top.
1/2 sugar
3 T cocoa
1 c boiling water
Carefully stir together until smooth, pour slowly over the cake batter in the cooker.
Cover and cook on high 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
Let cool, serve with ice cream.
Serves 8
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Bruce Levenson Still Closing The Books On Atlanta Hawks Sale
In a report by Forbes, the Atlanta Hawks were sold to Tony Ressler and his group in March of 2015, but due to some financial snags, the former group of owners led by Bruce Levenson have now found themselves in a legal battle with AIG, their insurance provider. Levenson and his group wanted to buy out former General Manager Danny Ferry's contract, and as part of the sale they believe their insurance contract allowed them to file a claim for such a situation. However, AIG doesn't appear to be acknowledging the validity of this claim and thus far has refused to issue payments to Levenson's group. The case has been taken to court.
Bruce Levenson has spent much of his career both as the Hawks owner, and the owner of United Communications Group, a publication business that he started. Levenson actually started out at law school at American University, but took an interest in journalism. He helped found United Communications Group with his friend Ed Peskowitz, starting out with Oil Express, an oil industry journal. UCG grew into a major industry conglomerate that published news about all sectors ranging from healthcare to technology. They eventually founded subsidiaries in TechTarget and BIA Digital Partners, and also developed the Gas Buddy app.
Levenson owned the Hawks from 2004 to 2014 and served on the board of several charity groups. One that he chaired was Hoop Dreams Foundation, a youth basketball event that was hosted in Washington DC to help low income families afford scholarships. Levenson is also a major contributor to the Holocaust Memorial Museum in DC, and even once took the Hawks team to the museum where his mother-in-law shared stories of her survival. Levenson also contributes to Jewish foundations such as Birthright Israel, Seeds of Peace and BBYO. He also helped start Concert Against Hate back in 2015.


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18-wheeler and pickup truck involved in wreck on Highway 1
TOOMBS, Ga. (WJCL) -- An 18-wheeler and a pickup truck were involved in a wreck on Highway 1, south of Lyons at John's County Junction, around noon Tuesday.
Officials say the truck was headed north on Highway 15 at the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 15 and failed to yield the right of way to the 18-wheeler, which was heading south on Highway 1. According to officials, the truck struck the 18-wheeler on the passenger side.
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A US Olympian's Story of Bravery, Courage And Survival
One of the most incredible stories of love, resiliency and overcoming extremely horrific circumstances belongs to Lopez Lomong. Born in war-torn South Sudan and growing up as a child soldier during, Lopez Lomong has escaped bullets, fled from armed rebels during the second Sudanese Civil War, eventually living ten years in a refugee camp filled with disease, hunger and despair. Sure, many men will probably admit to having a period in their youth in which they veered off course or were led astray. However, not many men can say that in mere adolescence they were known as one of the Lost Boys of Sudan — an estimated 20,000 male children who were displaced and/or orphaned during an almost 20-year civil war in the North African Nile Valley. U.S. Olympian Lopez Lomong is one of the fortunate survivors who went from war child to US Olympian and World Champion Track and Field star. Lopez Lomong has literally been running for his life since he was a boy and continues to derive motivation and success from his childhood, despite the horrific events.


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The page provides information for and about Match Officials within the League.
NEW Registration News Page!
For all of your Registration Information & News go to the new Registration Page
It will be updated throughout the season with Registration Dates, Instructions and Forms.
Updated: 3rd June 2012
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Guidance for Marking Referees
- The Referee's performance should be judged on the full duration of the match
- The result should not be an influential factor
- Consistency throughout is the essence
- Isolated incidents, however major they may be, should be ignored
Guide to marks given to the Referee
Excellent Faultless performance........ 100
Very good performance................... 90
Good performance.......................... 80
Average performance...................... 70
Below performance......................... 60
Poor performance........................... 50
Very poor performance.................... 40
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8 Delicious Ways to Cook Escarole
Escarole is a terribly under-appreciated green. Want to know how to cook amazing escarole? Try it in soups or braised as a side with garlic and other fantastic flavors. These paleo escarole recipes range from soups to yummy side dishes, and you're sure to find something you love.
1. Sautéed Escarole with Mushrooms
This simple side dish turns escarole from bitter to buttery and slightly sweet, with an earthy punch from the mushrooms. You'll need a bunch of escarole, coconut oil (or another paleo cooking oil), onion, mushrooms, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Braised Escarole with Onions
This easy braised escarole recipe uses onions, butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and a vinegar of your choice. You could really play with the flavor of this side dish depending on whether you use white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, etc. Have fun with it!
3. Sausage and Escarole Soup
This nourishing soup will fill your belly with heat and love. It's made with hot Italian sausage, sweet potatoes, escarole, sea salt, black pepper, garlic, olive oil, chicken broth (homemade bone broth is healthiest and best), lemon, and crushed red pepper, which you can adjust depending on how much heat you can handle.
4. Spicy Escarole With Sausage and Tomatoes
This dish makes an excellent side, but I could also see myself enjoying it for a weekend breakfast, too! You'll need olive oil, chorizo, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, escarole, diced tomatoes, oregano, kosher salt, cracked black pepper, and apple cider vinegar.
5. Escarole and Herbed Chicken Paleo Wrap
You'll need pre-made paleo wraps for this recipe, which makes an awesome lunch, especially if you need to pack something to take to the office. You'll add rosemary, oregano, thyme, tarragon, sage, garlic, scallions, and other ingredients to make a fabulous, portable lunch.
6. Garlic Escarole Sweet Potato Noodles With Sweet Italian Sausage
This simple meal is made with beef broth, Italian sausage, garlic, and other delicious ingredients. It's got a bit of heat, a bit of savory flavor, and lots of whole-food goodness. It's even better if you're able to use homemade bone broth as the beef broth.
7. Sausage "Meatball" and Escarole Soup
This easy soup is made with pastured pork Italian sausage rolled into small meatballs. Yum! You'll also need ghee, yellow onion, carrots, celery, homemade stock, dried rosemary, and escarole. This soup is extra nourishing, and I'd make a giant batch to save leftovers.
8. Chicken Saltimbocca With Braised Escarole
This date night meal is elegant and sophisticated with boneless chicken breasts, sage leaves, thinly sliced prosciutto, and a sauce made from dry white wine and chicken broth. The escarole is perfect with crisp pine nuts and slightly sweet, chewy raisins.


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Friday, February 13, 2009
I must be getting better though, because my fingers have started itching to draw again. Getting the rest of the body to cooperate is still a struggle. Soon, though, I hope to be able to sit at the drafting table long enough to work through a painting.
9 comments:
- mitchowl said...
Holy smokes, girl. Are you okay? I'm so sorry you had a bad spell there. Take it easy for a while.
- February 13, 2009 at 10:30 AM
- Vanessa Brantley Newton said...
WHAT IN THE WORLD??????? OMG!!!!! I'm so sorry about all that has happened Wendy. My goodness Honey!!! Please get some rest and take care. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and I can't wait for you to come back when you have recovered and gotten strength once again. You are missed my Darling. Great some rest young lady.
- February 13, 2009 at 11:52 AM
- Michelle Henninger said...
Wow! Poor you! I hope you're on the mend, and that you'll just rest, and pamper yourself until you're all better. Poor thing!
- February 13, 2009 at 12:24 PM
- Mônica said...
Oh, that sounds so scary...what a terrible ordeal you had to go through, I'm so sorry.
Just rest, and get your strength back. We all hope you'll feel better soon!
- February 13, 2009 at 4:14 PM
- Debbie Flood said...
I'm new on the blog here, but I also send my well wishes.
It's a good sign that you were able to come here and post and that you want to sketch!
Take care, and I look forward to getting to know you better on here, when you are better and up to posting more.
- February 13, 2009 at 5:21 PM
- angelic pursuits said...
I'm sorry that happened to you. Good luck feeling better soon. I always feel that it helps when you've got something (like illustrating!) to look forward to.
- February 13, 2009 at 6:35 PM
- Linda said...
Lyon, I'm so sorry you've had such a bad time of it. Please know that we're all sending out hugs, good thoughts, and we're sharing our strength with you too--lots of love coming your way! But, take your time healing so you'll stay well. :)
- February 14, 2009 at 3:05 PM
- Lisa M Griffin said...
I am so sorry to here about what you have been going through. I hope that you are truly on the way to recovery now and feeling more and more like yourself every day. The most important thing is to rest and make sure that you get better. Thanks for keeping us posted... sending lots of ++++ thoughts your way.
- February 15, 2009 at 4:26 AM
- Heather said...
Oh my. My thoughts are with you. Hopefully drawing will prove theraputic and help your recovery.
- February 17, 2009 at 3:46 PM


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In the sales profession, managers have the opportunity to impact their organizations productivity, whose success is grounded in the approach they take to mentor and manage their sales team. It is very similar to being a captain on a sports team. There is a clear goal to win by reaching and exceeding goals, but getting there takes motivation, leadership and focus.
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