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UNISC is a communitarian institution rooted in Santa Cruz do Sul/RS, where its main campus is located. In the state of Rio Grande do Sul, South of Brazil, the university has over 20 years of experience in higher education and units in different places of the state. This shows a steady growth brought by the implementation of new courses and the construction of new facilities. UNISC is sponsored by an organization with over 50 years experience in education called Associação Pró-Ensino in Santa Cruz do Sul (Apesc).
Nowadays, more than 12 thousand students circulate throughout UNISC's Campus. There are young people coming from different cities and regions. This proves the importance of the Institution for the development of the state. In its history, UNISC has already graduated 30 thousand professionals in undergraduate courses, 1000 masters and over 40 doctors in graduate courses. Together with the growth in courses and enrollments, came the construction of new campuses in different cities. Besides the main campus, located in Santa Cruz do Sul, UNISC has units in Capão da Canoa, Montenegro, Sobradinho and Venâncio Aires.
The University of Santa Cruz do Sul is an affiliate member of the Consórcio das Universidades Comunitárias Gaúchas (COMUNG), which is an association built by communitarian higher education institutions located in the Rio Grande do Sul State. Moreover, the university is also a member of the Associação Brasileira das Universidades Comunitárias (ABRUC), a Brazilian association for Communitarian higher education institutions, and a member of the Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Brasileiras (CRUB), a council built by rectors of Brazilian universities.
Internationally, UNISC is a member of the Inter-American Organization for Higher Education (OUI) and is affiliated to the Brazilian Universities Forum for International Affairs (FAUBAI).
Acknowledged as a University since 1993, UNISC was built through collective efforts from the local community and this is still the action commitment of an Institution that acts in cooperation with different segments of society focusing on the importance of higher education as a social development resource.
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March, 2014, Tommaso and Francesca decide to leave, involving all their friends and families to share their journey.
Beyond the Road was born, since then everything changed.
They never reached their destination (it was not their fault, they've been victims of an accident) and Beyond the Road became an idea, an independent energy, that brought them beyond their own dreams.
Beyond the Road want beyond itself… Beyond the journey to Mongolia, the experiences, the tales they lived.
Beyond the Road because the journey is not just miles, asphalt, tracks, fords, dust, sand, signposts written in languages never studied, kafkian customs. It's a journey for the body, the mind, the spirit. A journey to discover ourselves and the others, a journey of challenges, silence, songs, fullness and light heartedness.
Beyond the Road because when you leave you go beyond the map, the itinerary that you can read on google maps or on a GPS or that you imagine reading other travellers' stories. It means going where you don't know what to expect. Beyond the map we don't know what we will find. And Beyond the Road that you see from your motorbike everything must be discovered, must be created, crossroads after crossroads, border after border.
Often, the road is the one that someone else decided for you. Family, society, our ambition and our stereotypes, fears and prejudices. Our name means to go beyond what according to others we should do or be, to find OUR way. Even harder, maybe, to go beyond what we had planned for our life, leaving old ways, not ours anymore, to start again, lose everything, get lost, to be defined a little crazy, and finally let life dance, in her extraordinary beauty, a choreography that lights up eyes with wonder.


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It was a personal shocker to read of the murder in Moscow of Russian reformer Boris Nemtsov, the latest in a long string of killings related to the tragic fight for change in that country.
Nemtsov was gunned down Friday in a drive-by shooting as he walked across Moskvoretsky Bridge a short distance from the Kremlin and Red Square.
The outspoken 55-year-old former nuclear physicist turned government official was a key figure in the far more hopeful years of the early 1990s when bright young people tried (in vain) to move Russia beyond the kleptocracy of the Communist era.
Nemtsov pushed capitalist reforms by trying to root out corruption. He simplified establishing businesses by taking the registration process out of the hands of crooked bureaucrats. He advocated transparency in bidding contracts. More recently, he revealed billions of dollars in payoffs at the Russian Winter Olympics last year at Sochi.
Naturally, Nemtsov ran afoul of Vladimir Putin, the former KGB officer who beat out Nemtsov as Boris Yeltsin's successor. Putin is the spearhead of the old power elite that has seized control over the past 15 years, rolled back democratic reforms, unleashed a torrent of inside business deals, and pushed the worst military conflict in the region (Crimea and Ukraine) since the Cold War.
Nemtsov was due to lead a Moscow protest rally against Putin's bloody Ukrainian adventurism that has killed 5,800 people. He was to stand in for Alexei Navalny another reformer who has been imprisoned for handing out leaflets at a subway station.
As he was taking a walk on an unusually warm winter evening, a car drove up. Six shots were fired. Nemtsov was killed by four bullets.
He is the fifth person – either Russian or foreign – that I have dealt with personally who has been murdered. I reported from Moscow for BusinessWeek in the 1980s and 1990s.
Here are a few examples: American businessman Paul Tatum involved in a dispute with a Chechen partner was slain by 11 bullets to the head and neck at a subway station that I used to frequent. Paul Klebnikov, an American editor of Russian-language Forbes magazine, was shot near his apartment. Russian investigative journalist Yuri Shchekochikin, a friend who got me an assignment to write for Literaturnaya Gazetta, died in an apparent poisoning.
I had interviewed Nemtsov back when he was pushing far-reaching and radical change in the the city of Nizhniy Novgorod, formerly known as Gorky, east of Moscow.
He is the highest-profile reformer to be killed during the regime of Putin who says it was a contract killing and that he will oversee the investigation "personally."There are currently no comments highlighted.


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Well how can I say that, I started to watch one of the most dangerous thing on the earth and this is anime. Anime are one of this things you can't go back if you start. Like dwarfs can't go back with beer when they start. But one thing you need to know I'm not one of these persons who live for anime I'm more a person who think anime are an entertainment. Also I think anime have a better quality than ordinary television show but I am not trying to say television shows are bad and are anything else I'm trying to say its difficult to know a good tv show unless anime on tv ;p.
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Elle a les cheveux blonds, ce que vous appelez communément «orange». C'est même indiqué sur la page du perso... ;)
Ok ben donne moi l'adresse IP pis je vais venir...
Oui, je me souviens mais tu devrais quand même l'écouter! lol
Kimi ni todoke dans ta want to watch list? Tes conscient que c'est un shoujo? :O
Ouais ok je vais t'attendre demain alors, vers 4h00 j'imagine?


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The history of Rasmussen encephalitis is in many ways an unfinished story, a history still in the making. Rasmussen encephalitis has been known by various names, including chronic (focal) encephalitis and Russian spring-summer tick-borne encephalitis. As a well-established cause of epilepsia partialis continua, it remains one of the most mysterious and devastating epileptic syndromes. Studies of Rasmussen encephalitis have led to advances in the fields of neurology and epileptology. What began as an observation slightly more than a century ago has sparked new interest in surgical approaches to epilepsy and prompted particular insights into the emerging science of neuroimmunology.
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Legends of the Arena is a fan-made Pokémon game, created using the Essentials Kit for RPG Maker XP. I posted on the Beginner's Showcase back in the early days, but since then I've made significant developments which I felt warranted a separate post. The motivations behind this project were to develop an unconventional Pokémon experience. I was growing tired of the lack of originality present in both official and some fan-made games – they seemed to follow the formula of collecting eight gym badges, defeating the Bad Guys, capturing a legendary and becoming the Pokémon League Champion. It works but often seems lazy, so I wanted to do something different.
Five years ago the land of Aria was on the brink of a Civil War. A man fighting for a supposedly just cause had divided the population, with some prepared to risk their lives for a greater cause, while others were determined to maintain peace. The cause of this conflict? The International Pokémon Championships.
A tradition for almost thirty years, the IPCs are the most prestigious and widely-known competition for a trainer to prove his worth. Their purpose is to allow anyone the chance for success, for fame, fortune, and honour. Trainers from across the globe come to participate in the annual tradition. Stars have risen and fallen solely on their reputation as a competitive trainer. Yet the IPC's tolerant attitude to its participants was a double-edged sword, as they learnt with the troublesome Bryce, and only through luck did the country avoid societal collapse.
Flash forward five years, and an ambitious young man is applying for the championships with his brother. The Plazadown Qualifiers are imminent, and he's decided to try his luck. He knows it'll be challenging, but it's a challenge he's willing to take, and along with the support of his brother nothing can stop them.
Although it should be said that neither of these young heroes have quite grasped the concept that there can only be one winner…
The Characters
You: You assume the role of the nameable protagonist, who enters the qualifiers in Plazadown City. He talks, is relatively sarcastic and cynical but has a strong bond with his brother.
Max: Your best friend, he's still somewhat naïve, but certainly doesn't lack spirit and enthusiasm. If not for Max you probably wouldn't care about taking part in the IPCs but his encouragement has given you some degree of ambition.
Laura: A fellow contestant, she seems refreshingly blunt in comparison to many other individuals you encounter on your journey. With an interesting past, she seems like one to keep an eye on.
Gabriel: The eccentric host of the competition, it's rare that you'll ever find him wearing something else besides bright purple. Still reasonably new to the process, he still hasn't quite hit his stride, but will provide to be invaluable when it comes to working out the ins and outs of the competition.
Your Fellow Contestants: A range of characters, these contestants will be sharing your journey with you. Some you'll like, some not so much, but you'll undoubtedly have your life changed by their input.
Shadow Master Bryce: A mysterious character, he appeared some years ago as one of the most promising talents on the battling scene, but soon tarnished that reputation by attempting to lead an uprising against the Capitol by establishing the Cult of Shadow. Cast out in exile, his fate is unknown, although there have been reports that he has been seen recently.
Dragon Master Aemon: Bryce's famous adversary, he is the most famous participant of the IPCs, with at least five wins to his name. He retired following the Bryce incident and now lives a life of luxury on his estate.
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This game essentially mixes some of the best elements of Pokémon Colosseum and the core games, as it allows the player to traverse wild grass and routes – but instead of gyms there are championship battles, similar to that of Colosseum. Yet don't make the mistake of thinking this is all borrowed from the actual Pokémon games, as Legends of the Arena takes on a more traditional RPG structure, with chapters and unique storylines and side quests exclusive to a particular area.
The chapters will be as follows;
Plazadown City – the qualifying rounds in your character's home city.
Maple Town – a lakeside town for the elderly, with a big manor and gardens nearby.
Ironside Village – a storm-drenched fishing village, with a lighthouse high up on the cliffs. A very plot-driven chapter.
Taproot Town – an oasis in a sparse desert, with some ruins nearby which simply demand to be explored.
Salt Spray City – a modern portside town, famous for its underwater nightclub.
Sunstone Village – a tropical island off the coast of the continent, overlooked by a dormant volcano.
Glacier Town – a desolate industrial area in the North, snowed in by a blizzard.
A scientific institute situated in a supposedly haunted forest. Be careful not to get lost on the way…
The final – and longest – chapter, situated in the huge city where the Capitol resides. The finals take place here.
Other notable features include;Seven Eevee-based starters to choose from, determined by a personality quiz at the start of the game.
Key characters (including yourself) have face sets when they talk.
Side quests. Also, most – if not all – of the legendaries are available and will have their own side quests/dungeons to find them.
Healing stations situated in the middle of routes to prevent Pokémon Centre irritations.
Some recognisable faces return, including (my favourite) Miror B.
There's a talking Slowking working at a travelling circus. Seriously.
Items are now found in Colosseum-style item boxes. It's exciting to me, alright…
The latest demo is now available! (02/12/14)
Guide on how to play on Mac
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Naoshi Mizuta
Nobuo Uematsu
Kumi Tanioka
If I've forgotten anyone then please don't hesitate to tell me. Thanks for reading, and stay tuned for future updates!


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Death toll rises as millions of families can no longer afford food and medicine.
Death toll rises as millions of families can no longer afford food and medicine.
Dave: First off, he didnt go to community for multiple reasons. 1) security detail might not be able to protect him 2) not a planned event 3) Chicago may not had money and or Trump just shows up to alot of places.out of blue so no preparation.. This liberal writing garbage is funny due to fact why in the heck is he going to address black issues in a polish community event? Is this writer this dumb? Or the readers this dumb? Trump is the only one to bring up issues in black communities. Obama had 8 years to do this and only time he mentioned blacks at all is when to bring race card out to polarize the country for DNC benefit. Only time DNC political machine shows up is at election time and for last 50 or so years say "we will create job trainining programs, rid crime in your neighborhoods, create jobs etc etc" then when election is over pack up and leave to be forgotten about. Only reason this is even being discussed is because of Trump. The guy comes across as a jackazz and everyone gets it but he brings up ugly truths no one wants to address or discuss. Why is a country of 330 million paying 73% of defense bill of EU with population of 500 million? S Korea twice population of N Korea and 40xs of GDP of North. At $20 Trillion in debt folks we cant keep doning business the same way. Need some "out of box thinking" in DC people. That means we need to vote everyone out who been serving 2 terms or more.


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New Canterbury- Bankstown coach Des Hasler is keen to get to work with his new NRL club
- From: The Daily Telegraph
- November 14, 2011
HE was sacked by Manly but Des Hasler yesterday described it as the ''best result for everybody''.
Hasler today began his four year contract with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.
Dressed in a blue-and-white polo shirt, Hasler arrived at Belmore at 6.30am and met with staff and the playing group.
Asked how he felt, Hasler said: "Getting the call [from Canterbury] is the best result for everybody so let's get on with it.
"It's great to be coaching and I am really looking forward to it.
"It will take a while to get to know each other but it's about working with people. It's about all being on the same page.
"It's all about adopting the same values and heading in the one direction."
Hasler will be at the Bulldogs for the next four seasons, his deal finishing at the end of 2015.
Asked if he had set any goals, Hasler said: "It's to be competitive, that's all it is. You can't paint expectations. It's just to be competitive.''
He told one reporter he was asking too many questions and castigated another for arriving late.
"It was probably like starting a first day at school at a new place,'' he said.
"One of the scariest things for humans is change but I got over here this morning and I've also got to give [interim coach] Jimmy Dymock a wrap because he was most welcoming and, with that change, it wasn't as bad.
"Just being with Jim this morning for half an hour it's been great and that change isn't half as scary.''
Relegated to an assistant role following Hasler's early arrival, Dymock admitted he was "definitely disappointed'' not to make his debut as a head coach next season but accepted the change was in the club's best interest.
Hasler said he was happy with the club's playing roster and there were no plans to lure Manly stars to Belmore.
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This review is from: Dyson DC34 Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
Pros: This is the second one I have and it works great. It does what I need
Cons: poor battery life. You only get 6 minutes on high. I am use to this and I use them accordingly.
It took 2 weeks to get my vac. the first one got lost in the mail with incorrect address which is hard for me to fathom because I deal with Newegg all the time. The dealer did send me another UPS and I give them good marks for customer support but the address problems bothers me.
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PS/2 Keyboard Interface
The keyboard is the most common way for humans to input information into a computer. It has been around since before computers were main-stream and everyone was still using typewriters. Because of this prevalence in society, it's important that we understand how to interface to the basic PS/2 keyboard.
This article will describe and show you an example of how to create a system capable of interacting with a keyboard in order to understand what keys have been pressed. The example system will be built on a breadboard using a PIC microcontroller to communicate with the keyboard and display output.
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The college and prep seasons are underway, which means it's time to start thinking about the 2006 draft class. Last year, I decided to project the first round based not only on player talent, but also on predicted 2006 performance, June draft order and organizational need. I was successful in some places (Jeff Clement to the Mariners at #3 overall and Mike Pelfrey to the Mets at #9) and not so successful in others (Sean O'Sullivan to the Devil Rays at #8 and Stephen Head to the Pirates at #11). For the second consecutive year, I've gone through scouting reports and watched a lot of video to bring you my early edition of the 2006 first round. Somewhere around the halfway point of the college and prep seasons I plan to write an updated first round projection, with a final projection to come in the week preceding the draft.
1. Kansas City Royals - LHP - Andrew Miller, R-L, 6'6, 210, North Carolina
Heading into the 2006 collegiate season, Miller is the consensus number one pick. He has everything going for him: Blazing fastball that sits at 94 mph and can touch the high 90s, and a ridiculous slider that appears to start behind a left-handed hitter's knees before it breaks out over the plate. I've seen a few that actually end up on the outside corner that are still clocked in the mid-80s. That's the definition of 'nasty'. On top of that Miller has a great pitcher's build (6'6, 210), a smooth wind-up and clean arm action; think Mark Mulder with Randy Johnson's velocity. The one thing he shares with the young RJ that isn't so good is a tendency to miss his spots for stretches in the middle of a start. He still dominates his competition, but he will need to improve his command in the pros. Considering how far along Miller already is in the other facets of his game, it isn't a stretch to imagine him in the Royals rotation on Opening Day 2007. The Royals didn't flinch at Alex Gordon's contract demands last year, so they're not going to pass up a near-ready ace this year.
2. Colorado Rockies - Dellin Betances, RHP, R/R, 6'9, 210, Grand Street HS, Brooklyn, NY
I expect to get more feedback on this pick than any other, but Dellin Betances is the most impressive prep pitcher I've seen so far. He has ridiculous tilt on his fastball thanks to his height; almost every heater crosses the plate at or below the knees unless he buzzes someone. Even more impressive, he repeats his delivery and has good command of three pitches – including a sharp-breaking curve and a promising changeup, which is unusual for a pitcher of his size and experience. Finally, he owns the game when he takes the mound. He is quietly intimidating, both through his size and his stony composure, and I expect him to add velocity in 2006 and have a huge season. The Rockies will look for a pitcher in this spot, but won't feel comfortable with Max Scherzer's representation (rumored to be Scott Boras) or Daniel Bard's Coors Field outlook. Ultimately, I think it's very possible that they'll turn to Betances and his grounder-inducing fastball.
3. Tampa Bay Devil Rays - Max Scherzer, RHP, R/R, 6'2, 200, Missouri
The Rays have the makings of an incredible offense on the verge of cracking the show, which is why they've focused on pitching early in the last two drafts. 2006 will be more of the same as they try to add a third arm to round out a trio including Jeff Niemann and Jason Hammel. A lefty would be ideal, but they won't find a lefty worthy of this pick, so they'll go with the best guy on the board. Scherzer's works in the mid-90s with his fastball and has been clocked as high as 99 on several different occasions. His slider is good and could get a lot better, and his command within the strike zone is solid. Scherzer's name is connected with Scott Boras as of early February, so he could fall based on signability. Still, I think Tampa Bay's new ownership will swallow the Boras pill to get Scherzer if they have to, and Scherzer could be ready by late 2007.
4. Pittsburgh Pirates - Drew Stubbs, OF, R/R, 6'4, 200, Texas
Pittsburgh will consider Daniel Bard here, but, in the end, the package Stubbs offers will be too hard to pass up. Stubbs is a five-tool talent who has drawn comparisons to Rocco Baldelli, though with more power. Like Baldelli, Stubbs swings early and often, so he doesn't draw many walks. Ideally the team that drafts him will make plate discipline the focus of his developmental path, because if he doesn't get himself out he's going to make life miserable for a lot of pitchers. Hopefully, Stubbs won't be Chad Hermansen-redux, another five-tool Pirate centerfield prospect with a problem taking walks. Ultimately, I think the extra experience Stubbs gained in college will help him avoid a similar fate.
5. Seattle Mariners - Daniel Bard, RHP, R/R, 6'4, 200, North Carolina
Bard's so-so sophomore season (7-5, 4.22 ERA, 43 BB, 77 K in 89 IP) was mitigated by an impressive summer on the Cape, where he struck out 82 batters in 65 innings and was named the #2 prospect in the league behind fellow Tarheel Miller. As evidenced by his sophomore walk total (43 against 77 K in 90 IP) , Bard's command needs polish. However, his velocity (94-95 mph, touching 98), plus curveball and workhorse build should help him have an excellent 2006 campaign. Seattle has had a long list of injuries on the pitching side of its farm system, so Bard's durability and performance against top college competition will be attractive to them.
6. Detroit Tigers - Evan Longoria, SS, R/R, 6'2, 185, Long Beach State
Evan Longoria enters the 2006 season trying to become the next Long Beach State infielder to be taken in the first round after Bobby Crosby (Athletics, 2001) and Troy Tulowitzki (Rockies, 2005). He came of age last summer when he was named MVP of the Cape Cod League, hitting .299/.331/.500 with eight homers and 35 RBI with wooden bats. He generates tremendous loft with his swing, but doesn't have the polish of his Dirtbag predecessors. Still, his power is special and the Tigers will take him as a third baseman and look forward to seeing him reach Comerica Park's left-field seats on a regular basis.
7. Los Angeles Dodgers - Matt Latos, RHP, R/R, 6'5, 200, Coconut Creek (FL) HS
I'm torn over which prep righthander will be the better prospect come June: Jordan Walden or Matt Latos. My gut says Latos, but right now the consensus is that it will be Walden. And since part of this exercise is to project without the benefit of 2006 performance, I'm going to go with Latos. He hasn't hit 99 on radar guns like Walden, but he has touched 97 and sits in the 92-94 range with excellent movement. His curve is improving and he has good mechanics and athleticism, especially at his size. Reports say that he is still growing, so he may add even more velocity by the time he begins his pro career. It will be interesting to see how new GM Ned Coletti influences the Dodgers' draft, though he'd be crazy to alter Logan White's strategy. Latos fits here if he does what I think he will in 2006.
8. Cincinnati Reds - Brett Anderson, LHP, L/L, 6'4, 215, Stillwater (OK) HS
The Reds are going to be looking for top-tier pitching prospects at number eight, and they'll have a few to choose from with Walden, Anderson and Kyle Drabek still on the board. The lefty will stand out thanks to his big frame, consistent low-90s fastball and his shrewd use of three pitches. Among the 2005 class of AFLAC All-Americans, Anderson was by far the most advanced pitcher, showing an impressive ability to use both sides of the plate and change planes on hitters with his heater, a sharp-breaking curve and a changeup that tumbles late. He reminded me a bit of Barry Zito, but clearly features a bit more velocity. His curve isn't as 12-to-6 as Zito's either, but it induces the same flinch in opposing hitters. I think that he will be the quickest through the minors of any of this draft's prep arms.
9. Baltimore Orioles - Chris Marrero, 3B, R/R, 6'3, 205, Monsignor Pace HS, Opa Locka, FL
Let's play a game. Name the last third baseman the Orioles drafted who became a regular in Baltimore's lineup for consecutive years. Give up? Would you believe it's Cal Ripken, Jr., who was taken in the second round of the 1978 draft? And that really doesn't even count because he wound up at shortstop. Before him you have to go back to 1970 when the Orioles took Doug DeCinces in round three. That's a long 3B drought. This year they may have an answer in Chris Marrero, a gifted athlete with a classic ballplayer's build and the baseball skills to match. On defense, he is quick with good hands and a strong, accurate throwing arm. At the plate he is already a disciplined hitter. He waits for his pitch and isn't afraid of taking a walk. When he gets his pitch he can deposit it anywhere from one foul pole to the other. Before I saw him, I read several reports that compared him to Alex Rodriguez. I never saw A-Rod play as an amateur, but the physical similarities are definitely there. Marrero will be a keeper and a good bet to fill the Orioles' need for a legitimate 3B prospect.
10. San Francisco Giants - Wes Hodges, 3B, R/R, 6'1, 200, Georgia Tech
Brian Sabean must be pretty upset that his team's poor performance locked him into a first round pick in 2006. Not being able to escape the pick via another Michael Tucker free agent signing, the Giants will be forced to look around for a player who will sign quickly for slot money or less. I'm tempted to give them the benefit of the doubt and predict that they will realize how important a smart first round pick is to the future of their franchise. Unfortunately, I just don't think much of their developmental foresight, which makes me think that they'll look for a college reliever here who will give them a quick turnaround on their investment, or a college position player who is safe and projects as an easy sign. Hodges fits the bill as the latter with a compact stroke, good plate discipline and top-flight defensive skills. The concern with Hodges right now is that he hasn't shown much power in his career, and he doesn't have a build that promises development in that area. It's going to be a learned skill if it develops at all, and until he does he projects as a third baseman in the mold of Sean Burroughs or Bill Mueller.
11. Arizona Diamondbacks - RHP - Jordan Walden, R/R, 6'4, 200, Mansfield (TX) HS
Arizona enters 2006 having drafted two advanced pitching prospects (Matt Torra, first round and Micah Owings, third round) in last year's draft and with a dearth of lower-minors hitting prospects. The organization is thin in its pitching ranks there too, and with no premium hitters worthy of the 11th pick, they'll settle on Jordan Walden and his mid- to high-90s fastball, sick curve and durable, workhorse frame. He wowed scouts by touching 99 mph several times last year, though he routinely works in the 90-93 range with an occasional inning where he'll kick it up to 95. His size makes scouts I've talked with certain he'll stabilize in the mid- to high-90s as he matures physically. The curve is nasty at times even if it isn't very consistent, but his body control and easy delivery will help him improve in that area.
12. Texas Rangers - Kyle Drabek, RHP, R/R, 5'11, 175, The Woodlands (TX) HS
The Rangers will be thrilled to see Drabek available here, as he is a Texas kid with a Major League pedigree who was far and away the most impressive all-around player at the AFLAC All-American Classic game. He is an accomplished hitter and shortstop, but his destiny is to follow in his father's footsteps leading up the hill. His fastball is solid in the 92-93 range with an occasional bump to 95, but his curveball is the pitch that gets him noticed. It is a sharp-breaker that never looks loopy even though it is definitely in the 12-to-6 category. When I saw him throw it well (which he does more often than not) I couldn't help but do a double-take because it falls so hard so quickly. In the five or six years I've been following prospects closely, it is the best curve I've seen from a high school pitcher.
13. Chicago Cubs - Brandon Morrow, RHP, R/R, 6'3, 185, California
There are several pitchers in the Cubs pipeline who have the potential to fill big league roster spots, but none without major question marks except for 2005 first rounder Mark Pawelek. Pawelek is still several years away from pushing for a big league job, so the Cubs will likely look for a college pitcher who can move quickly at #13. At the same time, they'll want a bit of upside, which will lead them to Morrow over USC's Ian Kennedy. Morrow's bigger frame, sizzling fastball (96-99 mph) and wicked splitter will be more attractive in that regard. Morrow began the 2006 campaign by striking out 12 in 6 1/3 innings of scoreless ball against U.C. Irvine, which I feel is a prelude to a strong season that will build upon his 2005 success in the Cape Cod League.
14. Toronto Blue Jays - Matt LaPorta, 1B, R/R, 6'1, 215, Florida
The Blue Jays system has a great deal of pitching but little in the way of position players with power potential. LaPorta brings more power to the table than any other 2006 draft prospect. He hit 26 homers in 2005 to lead the nation and should be a monster home run threat throughout his pro career. The concern with players like LaPorta is how much their power is mitigated by their other skills (or lack thereof). In LaPorta's case, things don't look too bad. He was a catcher in high school and plays an adequate third base, though his future is at first base or at a corner outfield position. Reports say that his footwork at first is good, and his strong arm will help him should he convert to the outfield. He struggles to make contact at times, but he also works enough walks to make up for the holes in his swing. Ultimately, his power should play well enough to get him to the big leagues.
15. Washington Nationals - Blair Erickson, RHP, R/R, 6'1, 205, U.C. Irvine
Blair Erickson opens the 2006 season as the nation's top college closer, and Nationals scouting director Dana Brown was quoted by Baseball America as saying the club wanted to take a college starter, a prep starter and a college reliever, in that order, with the team's three first rounders. I'm skeptical that anyone but Erickson will be worthy of a first round pick by the time June rolls around, though it's always possible someone will come out of the woodwork during the season. Erickson, however, is a 'can't-miss' barring injury, and that will force the Nats to grab him as soon as they can. His stuff gets a lot of swings and misses and hitters rarely center the ball on the bat, resulting in scattered singles but very few extra-base hits. His fastball sits in the mid-90s and he complements it with a hard slider that shows promise as a potential out pitch.
16. Milwaukee Brewers - Hank Conger, C, B/R, 6'0, 210, Huntington Beach (CA) HS
Milwaukee's system doesn't have much in the catching department, and Conger offers both potential behind the plate and prodigious power in the batter's box. A switch-hitter, Conger favors the left side but is improving from the right. Most reports state that his defense needs work, though his arm is above average and he has the physical ability to improve. Even if he doesn't improve as a catcher, his power will find him a spot in the lineup. He shows good leadership skills on the field which bodes well for his work ethic and future defensive development.
17. San Diego Padres - Cody Johnson, OF/1B, L/R, 6'4, 200, Mosley HS, Lynn Haven, FL
No prep position player is talked about more than Cody Johnson, the Florida slugger who was named the best player in the nation for 2005. His power potential is on the same level as LaPorta's, though Johnson is more athletic and projects as a better all-around player. As a pitcher, he throws in the low-90s, which, along with above average running skills, makes him a strong candidate to play right field in the future. No matter what he is able to do in the field, his fortunes will be determined by his success at the plate. He takes enough pitches to draw walks and consequently will post a good on-base percentage, but he also strikes out a great deal. The Padres will consider pitching here as well, but their system lacks premium hitting prospects, making Johnson a very good fit.
18. Philadelphia Phillies - Ian Kennedy, RHP, R/R, 6'0, 195, USC
Kennedy was out-dueled by Long Beach State's Jared Hughes in the 2006 season-opener, though he did strike out seven in six innings of work. His lack of size always comes up in discussions with scouts, as do concerns about the workload he has had at USC. He is a classic scouting quandary because his stuff isn't overwhelming (high-80s to low-90s fastball, solid curve with good bite) but his results against good competition are excellent. If his arm holds up all year and he continues to win games and shut down opposing hitters he could go in the top ten. Unfortunately scouts are going to be looking for reasons to discount him, so any perceived weakness will cause him to drop quickly. I expect that the fall will end here and that the Phillies will get a pitcher who can move through their system quickly.
19. Florida Marlins - Jared Mitchell, OF, L/L, 6'1, 195, Westgate HS, New Iberia, LA
Mitchell is one of the players whose 2006 performance will force a Jay Bruce-like rise up draft boards in the coming months. He is an incredible athlete who also displays blue chip baseball instincts. He understands the importance of taking pitches and can hit the occasional homer to go along with bucket-loads of doubles and triples. He's a threat to steal whenever he reaches base and can run down just about anything hit his way in centerfield. I was very impressed with his athleticism but even more impressed with his quick, short swing and approach at the plate. Those latter skills bode well for his baseball future, and the Marlins won't hesitate to call his name come June.
20. Minnesota Twins - Riley Cooper, OF, R/R, 6'3, 200, Clearwater Central (FL) HS
From everything I've seen of Cooper he fits the Twins organization both in his physical assets and the organization's needs. The one sticking point here is that Cooper's status as one of the top football recruits in all of Florida could make him a tough sign for whatever team selects him. The Twins aren't known for laying out much more than slot money for draft picks, so Cooper might not be their pick. Still, I think his five-tool nature fits well with Minnesota's draft strategy and organizational bent. His downside is that he is raw in terms of baseball skills and to date has gotten by on athletic ability alone. The Twins are good at developing raw ability and refining baseball skills, so this seems like a perfect match.
21. New York Yankees - Mike Ambort, C, B/R, 6'1, 215, Lamar
Mike Ambort was a star coming out of South Side High in New York, but chose Lamar University over a pro career after the Expos drafted him in the 44th round in 2003. It turned out to be a good move because after a solid freshman season Ambort turned in a monster 2005 campaign. He set a school record with 18 homeruns to go along with a .414 OBP and a .654 SLG. A switch-hitter, Ambort is a big-time power guy who doesn't show much weakness at the plate. He doesn't strike out much (24 in 217 ABs), sees a lot of pitches and crushes mistakes. Behind the plate, he is an above average defender, and off the field he was an All-Conference Academic, so his makeup is a plus. The Yankee farm system is thin just about everywhere, so a switch-hitting college catcher who also happens to be a native New Yorker makes a lot of sense.
22. Washington Nationals - Kyle McCulloch, RHP, R/R, Texas
Like Kennedy, McCulloch will fall a bit due to circumstances beyond his control; in this case, the order in which teams draft, various organizational draft strategies and his perceived lack of upside. He is the prototypical polished college pitcher; average to above-average stuff (88-91 mph fastball, good changeup and a good curve), solid amateur track record and good experience. He is also close to his ceiling which means he projects as a number three starter at best in the majors. Still, the likelihood that he will reach his ceiling is better than most players who will be taken in the first round this year, so the Nationals will spend a pick on him here and hope his advanced feel for getting hitters out will get him to The District in short order. The Nationals get their college starter, which leaves only a prep starter on Dana Brown's wish list.
23. Houston Astros - Brad Lincoln, RHP, L/R, 6'0, 200, Houston
Brad Lincoln is a productive two-way player for the University of Houston who had a brilliant season in the Cape Cod League last summer, going 3-1 with a 1.32 ERA and 56 strikeouts against only 10 walks in 54 innings as a pitcher; .243/.341/.477 with six homers as a hitter. He returns to Houston in 2006 as their ace on the hill and their top power threat at the plate. His future is on the mound, where he uses a 90-95 mph fastball and a mid-80s power curve that has been compared to the curve thrown by Ben Sheets. Sheets is more consistent in terms of velocity, but otherwise the comparison is a good one since he and Lincoln have similar stuff coming out of six-foot frames. The Astros don't discriminate against undersized pitchers, and Lincoln's hometown status makes this a good match.
24. Atlanta Braves - Devin Shepherd, OF, R/R, 6'4, 220, Oxnard (CA) HS
Devin Shepherd is an impressive physical specimen who reminds me of another Braves draft pick, White Sox outfielder and World Series MVP Jermaine Dye. If anything, Shepherd is already bigger than Dye. On the field Shepherd is fast for his size, though only slightly above average overall, and his arm is just as accurate as Dye's but a tick below in terms of strength. In short, Shepherd should make a fine rightfielder in the professional ranks. But his defensive skill isn't what is going to get him drafted. That distinction belongs to his bat, which is powerful if not quite on the level of Johnson. He was named MVP of the AFLAC Classic after going 2 for 3 with two singles, two walks, one RBI and two runs scored. He's disciplined at the plate for a prep hitter, gets raves for his makeup and has good baseball instincts. I expect a fine 2006 that will propel him into the first round.
25. Los Angeles Angels - Jeremy Jeffress, RHP, R/R, 6'0, 174, Halifax County HS, South Boston, VA
The downside to Jeremy Jeffress's stuff is that his fastball ranges anywhere from 88 up to 96 mph. The upside is that his fastball can sit at 96 mph for long stretches. If Jeffress can find a way to maintain that velocity throughout his starts, he's going to make some team very happy. If he can't, he still could be a marvelous late-inning reliever. As a starter he draws comparisons to Dwight Gooden and Tom Gordon due to his size, windup and velocity. His slider needs work but can be nasty at times, and his energetic demeanor is a breath of fresh air. With a farm system full of talent, the Angels can afford to take a chance on a player with Jeffress's upside.
26. Washington Nationals - Chris Tillman, RHP, R/R, 6'7, 185, Fountain Valley (FL) HS
Chris Tillman is a lanky righthander who reminds me of Mike Pelfrey on the mound. His mechanics are smooth and he throws in the 90-93 mph range with little visible effort. It isn't hard to envision him adding velocity as he adds bulk to his frame. In addition to the fastball, the Fountain Valley High product also sports a very strong curve of the 12-to-6 variety that looks loopy but gets a lot of flinches from opposing batters. With a strong 2006 and increased velocity Tillman is someone who could wind up in the top half of the draft. I don't see the velocity increase coming right away, so I see him going somewhere in the bottom third to a team looking for a projectable high schooler. Dana Brown and company complete their wish list and Tillman starts his pro career with the Washington organization. Then again, I've never heard a scouting director telegraph a team's intentions so blatantly before, so I may have just blown three predictions on a clever, pre-draft ruse.
27. Boston Red Sox - Matt Antonelli, 3B, R/R, 6'0, 200, Wake Forest
Matt Antonelli is a good fit for the Red Sox, who just traded away a great 3B prospect in Andy Marte and can use a player with polish. Furthermore, Antonelli displays excellent plate discipline and top-notch athletic ability. His homerun power is still developing, but he does have the ability to pile up impressive doubles totals right now and post a high average and OBP thanks to a compact swing and advanced approach. On defense he is more than solid. I've read several scouting reports that say he could play centerfield if necessary, and his footwork and lateral quickness at third base are very good.
28. Boston Red Sox - Jared Hughes, RHP, R/R, 6'7, 235, Long Beach State
The Sox follow up their Antonelli pick by taking another collegiate standout. Coming out of high school in 2003, Jared Hughes was a power pitcher with first round talent who consistently threw in the mid-90s. He didn't get the signing bonus he was after and wound up heading to college rather than signing with Tampa Bay after they took him in the 16th round. Since transferring to Long Beach from Santa Clara Hughes has learned to pitch. He now works in the low-90s with good sink on his fastball, changes speeds and uses all four corners of the strike zone to put hitters away. His height allows him to throw down at hitters and he's adept at keeping the ball around the knees when necessary. At the same time, he is effectively wild, hitting 19 batters but walking only 23 against 87 strikeouts in 89 innings last season. Six-foot seven and willing to come inside? That's pretty intimidating. He probably doesn't have a lot of room to improve, but he should make quick work of the minors on his way to a big league rotation spot.
29. Chicago White Sox - Max Sapp, C, L/R, 6'1, 225, Bishop Moore HS, Orlando, FL
Aside from having a great baseball name, Max Sapp also has tape measure power from the left side of the plate. While he throws well and has a reputation for being good with pitchers, his athleticism is a concern for some scouts. From what I've seen he has what it takes to remain behind the plate as a pro, but whether he will or not remains to be seen. Even if he has to move to first base, his lefty power and on-base skills should play well there. Chicago doesn't have a lot of catching depth in its system, so Sapp will be a perfect addition.
30. St. Louis Cardinals - Dallas Buck, RHP, R/R, 6'3, 210, Oregon State
The Cardinals need to improve their farm system in all areas, and Dallas Buck's super-sinker and plus slider, arguably the draft's best, will give them an advanced pitching prospect with upside who could find his way to the big leagues quickly. Buck doesn't light up radar guns but he does get outs and prevents big innings by keeping the ball on the ground. Last summer in the Cape Cod League he posted a 3.86 ERA, 38/7 K/BB and .205 OAA in 33 innings. He did have trouble with composure during last year's College World Series so there are concerns about his ability to keep his cool in pressure situations, but the Cards will call his name and hope he can learn to shake off mistakes and maintain focus in the middle of games.
Thoughts or questions about Todd's projections? Email him at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Lessons Learned from a Year of Aquaponics: Part 1, How It All Began
By Guest Blogger, Scott Beuerlein, Horticulturist
I have to admit, I took on the aquaponics project with some trepidation. Years back, I had flirted a little with permaculture. On ¾ of an acre of prime Anderson Township suburbia, my wife and I had made a valiant stab at going off the grid. Between a large organic vegetable garden, a mini-orchard, a wood burning stove, wine-making, maple sugaring, and more, our little homestead of a pair of parents, kids, border collies, cars, and jobs, we made a fairly good go of being self-sufficient. It was a challenge. It was fun. Most of all, it was exhausting. I eventually burned out. We moved on. My restless mind drifted on to other things. Yet, in moments of weakness and nostalgia, I sometimes found myself pining for a more difficult life—the kind that only sustainable home agriculture can provide. Inexplicably, despite knowing what I knew, I was ready for a new challenge. Maybe this was a weird new twist on the old mid-life crisis? So when the aquaponics project presented itself, I was tempted. Really tempted. But one more thing gave me yet more pause. There were rumors around that all the Zoo higher ups, and all but three of the Zoo lower downs, had what was reported as delusional expectations for this thing. As a consequence, lying awake at night in a cold sweat and thinking about it, the specter of failure loomed large not only as an option, but as a likely and spectacular one. But in the end, with all this in mind, and fully aware that I didn't have enough time to take this on; I did what I always do and proceeded anyway.
First thing, I sought out experienced, wizened old hands who had been there and done that—the stereotypical weather worn, decrepit souls who had seen it all over many hard years and would recount their pearls of wisdom in anachronistically worded , enigmatic fables, riddles, and parables. But I quickly learned that no such people exist. Aquaponics is too new. Way too new. The wizened old hands are usually kids who left Americorps two months ago. They smile with cherubic faces, spew enthusiasm, contain not a fiber of cynicism, couldn't embellish a story to save their lives, and sport names like Josh or Skippy. Moreover, when they recall anything, it always begins with, "Last year…". The most common phrase in aquaponics circles is: "I was wondering that too."The second is: "Chad's parents are out of town. We're having a party!" It's not much of an exaggeration to state that everyone is making this up as they go along. Eventually, I did fall in with a pack of aquaponics geeks who were starting a system along with people from Cincinnati Parks for a Krohn Conservatory exhibit. This group, absurdly old for this sort of thing, consisted of Pete West, a retired engineer who was starting a sustainable agriculture company called Self-Sustaining Enterprises; Designer and Landscaper Adam Wyman of Elements Pro. Kevin Savage, a science teacher from Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy: and Dan Divelbiss, Chief Growing Officer and Founder of Waterfields, LLC, a company growing hydroponic vegetables in Price Hill. Tracy Fryburger from Cincinnati Parks also generously gave advice and encouragement.
The tremendous help these folks provided simply cannot be over stated. They helped with everything from sourcing of equipment and supplies to testing the waters (literally). They came early. They came often. They returned all my calls, answered my questions , and never charged a dime. These were all genius level guys who showed up with laptops, expensive hand held meters, thick catalogs, thicker glasses, mysterious texts, a buzz word rapport amongst each other, inside jokes, and degrees like "Engineering." I could've been intimidated, but I wasn't. My Dad is a genius level engineer of that ilk, and I've been smarter than him ever since I can remember. Sure, unlike me, these guys could calculate themselves out of a paper bag, but can they think like a fish? Or a plant? I can. That's my genius. Ultimately, it turned out those genius guys' abilities to read technical texts and do math combined with my knowledge and skills from a long, varied, and checkered past walking all manner of plants through the valley of the shadow of death made for a pretty darn good team.
In house, credit must be also given to the Zoo's crack maintenance staff. Need a bench to put 300 pound tanks of water onto? Give Terry Jackson 4 ½ hours and a pile of stainless steel scrap and he will build one that will last a thousand years. From our Aquatics Department, David Wardlow knows literally everything. It might take a day or two to find him, because he is in so much demand, but track him down, drop your problem on him, give him a minute or two to ruminate, and, bang, out comes a great solution. He answered my entire myriad of weird, little pump, filtration, and plumbing questions with surprisingly little cussing. Fia Cifuentes from our Sustainability Program, folks in the Animal Department, and many others also provided support. I'm ashamed to admit that it came as something of a surprise that the Zoo is a ridiculous embarrassment of riches if you're trying to do something that involves plants, animals, and water. Finally, special recognition must go to all those smiling, alluring, beautiful sirens (and Chad) from our PR Department who pounced upon me one day while I was quietly eating at the café and against every last bit of my better judgment talked me into doing an aquaponics rap video. Pat Story, our video sorcerer, then managed to turn what I was certain was the most unusable footage in video history from a pile of vile into something that almost went viral.
Credit also goes to Chef Brian McCorkell from the Base Camp Café. Since he is always here and never leaves, he took on the role of feeding the fish and checking on the system on a daily basis. Things have gone a lot better and smoother under his ever steady hand.
Last but certainly not least, none of this would have been possible were it not for the generosity of The Woodward Family Charity Foundation, which funded the greenhouse and equipment. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is incredibly grateful to them, as are our many guests! One of the most rewarding things about this system has been the high level of interest shown by visitors, and the aquaponics greenhouse has become a popular stop on our ever expanding list of visitor engagement opportunities.
Stay tuned for two more exciting episodes in the near future. You'll find the next installment, "How It Works In Spite of Everything" especially riveting, and the final chapter "Lessons We Learned" will make you laugh, cry, and build your own system!
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Artists are needed to participate in the 2nd Annual Rain Barrel Art Project, hosted by the Regional Storm Water Collaborative and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. This joint effort continues to educate the community about water conservation and pollution caused by storm water runoff. A great way to reduce that runoff is to harness rainwater in your very own rain barrel. Typically, rain barrels are a drab color, but with the touch of the artists, they come alive with scenes of nature, wildlife, Cincinnati, and many other designs, making them much more appealing to install on the side of your home. Utilizing a rain barrel could save a homeowner up to 1000 gallons of water in just one summer.
Artists may submit their artwork ideas via SaveLocalWaters.org now through January 25th, 2014. The top 50 entries accepted will be given rain barrels provided by the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati, to bring their proposed artwork to life. The completed barrels will be displayed at our Go Green Garden Exhibit during the month of April 2014. We are thrilled to be hosting the rain barrel event once again. As the Greenest Zoo in America, we are always looking for ways to inspire our community to take action that can impact the environment in positive ways.
The grand finale to the event is the Rain Barrel Art Auction scheduled on April 24th, 2014. The painted rain barrels will be auctioned during our 5th Annual Party for the Planet Earth Day Celebration. Proceeds from the auction will be split between the Zoo and the Regional Storm Water Collaborative to further more education and awareness.
For more information regarding the Rain Barrel Art Project or SaveLocalWaters.org, contact John Nelson, Public Relations Specialist, at 513-772-7645 or visit the website at: http://savelocalwaters.org/rain-barrel-art-project
December 27, 2013 5 Comments
Celebrate America Recycles Day!
Tomorrow's America Recycles Day is a nationally recognized day dedicated to celebrating and encouraging more recycling. A program of Keep America beautiful, millions turn out to thousands of events held through the country to learn more about recycling and what they can do to help. The #GreenestZooInAmerica is hosting our annual America Recycles Day field trip, engaging almost 400 elementary students in activities that promote the three R's – reducing, reusing, and recycling. These activities make the connection between wildlife, conservation, and waste reduction, encouraging students to take positive actions in their daily lives. By recycling as much as we can, we will save energy, conserve natural resources, divert waste from landfills, and create jobs.
In addition to Friday's field trip, the Cincinnati Zoo will continue celebrating America Recycles Day by participating in Keep Cincinnati Beautiful's "One Stop Drop" on Saturday, November 16. Residents are encouraged to bring their non-curbside recyclable items free of charge to the Whole Foods Parking lot in Rookwood between 10am and 2pm. These items include e-waste, plastic grocery bags, plastic #5's such as butter or yogurt containers, and used writing utensils. A full list of accepted items can be found on their website.
Cohen Recycling, the electronics recycling partner of the #GreenestZooInAmerica, will also be hosting an e-waste drive with the Bengals on Saturday, November 16 from 10am-1pm in the lot at Longworth Hall. This e-waste collection event will allow Bengals fans to recycle their unwanted electronics in a responsible way, keeping harmful materials out of landfill and securely protecting your data. A small fee will be applied to recycle CRT monitors ($5), and tube/ projector TVs (under 32" are $10, over 32" are $20). All other electronics are recycled free of charge. A list of accepted items can be found on their website.
Dave Lapham, Margus Hunt and a teammate or 2 will be on hand for autographs and pictures between 11:30 and 12:30 during the event. Plus, everyone recycling items can also enter for a chance to win many great prizes.
One lucky recycler will win VIP experience with club seats and sideline passes when the Bengals host the Ravens on December 29. Other prizes include a meet and greet with Dave Lapham plus dinner at Holy Grail during his radio show December 23, autographed footballs and Bengals Pro-shop gear.
Join the Cincinnati Zoo in celebrating America Recycles Day! If you visit the Zoo this Friday, look for the field trip activities throughout the Zoo. All are welcome to participate and learn more about recycling. This weekend, go to one of the drop off events to keep harmful items out of the landfill!
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James Fred Fogg, 81, of Amarillo, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001.
Services will be at 10 a.m. today in Llano Mausoleum Chapel with Glen Walton of Bell Avenue Church of Christ officiating. Military honors will be by DAV Chapter No. 26. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery East by Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors Memorial Chapel, Fifth Avenue and Pierce Street.
Mr. Fogg was born Feb. 1, 1920, at Bushland, to Mr. and Mrs. G.B. Fogg. He married Juanita Blanks in 1942 at Abilene. He served in the European area during World War II. He was awarded several medals including the Purple Heart in 1944. He lived in Sweetwater in the 1950s and moved to Hereford in 1964. He retired from Holly Sugar Co. in 1982.
He was preceded in death by his wife in 1971.
Survivors include a son, Joe D. Fogg and wife, Leota, of Midlothian; a brother, Tom Fogg of Bushland; three sisters, Leola Fewell and Lola Gross, both of Bushland, and Bess Lott of Amarillo; three grandsons; and two great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to High Plains Children's Home, P.O. Box 7448, Amarillo, TX 79114.
The body will not be available for viewing.
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Gainsborough was an enthusiastic and accomplished draughtsman. More drawings survive by him than for any other British landscape artist in this period. In his early career his preferred drawing medium was pencil, and his favoured subject-matter plants, trees or animals, mossy banks, woodland paths and thickets. Drawing for Gainsborough has been described as an act of love and recreation rather than a means of storing up information - though he did sometimes turn to his early studies for compositional ideas. This drawing has been coated with a layer of fixative which has subsequently discoloured. Gainsborough recommended 'skim'd milk' for fixing chalk, but whether he used the same substance for fixing pencil is not known.
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Ryan Kesler and the trouble with Insiders: Weekend Watchability Index
Cam Charron
February 28 2014 04:13PM
I've never seen the British version of House of Cards, but you'd better believe I'm going to go burn through all of those in a weekend while awaiting the third season of the American Netflix version. People offering up comparisons between the two shows rather than actually discussing them in depth sort of grinds my gears; no matter how the American version holds up to the British, it's still an excellent show.
What I like the most is the show's treatment of the journalists. Most are hard-working and, just like the politicians the show is focused on, manipulative and scheming to get what they want. In the first episode, a young, female reporter with a daily broadsheet offers to be Kevin Spacey's mouthpiece in the press. It's a good arrangement - she gets stories, he gets to manipulate political discourse.
This is related to hockey, I swear.
Potential Ryan Kesler Trade Destinations
Dimitri Filipovic
February 28 2014 12:49PM
Who is Mike Gillis trying to reel in?
I generally try to make a point of refraining from jumping in on rumour-mongering. I don't have any "inside" sources, nor do I pretend to. My job is to analyze things tangible things that we do know, like player performance and team trends. I don't have "an anonymous source" whispering things into my ear.
Generally speaking I know as much as about all of the trade talk as Twitter tells me, which is a dangerous game; for every report going in one direction, there's quickly another attempting to not only refute it but also argue the opposite. Around this time of year we have to be careful in deciphering what's real, and what's a BS smokescreen, all of which can prove to be easier said than done.
But at this point I feel fairly confident in speculating about the Ryan Kesler trade rumours. Numerous trusted sources (basically everyone other than the player and his agent, *cough cough*) have come out saying they've heard the same thing - Ryan Kesler has in no uncertain terms made it clear to the Canucks that he'd like to move on from the organization.
So with that in mind, let's spend some time looking at the potential landing spots, and even more importantly, the potential returns Mike Gillis and his staff could be looking for in return for their best two-way player.
Comets Milita Weekly Prospect Report - February 27th, 2014
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February 27 2014 02:05PM
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The Canucks got back into action last night following their extended break for the Olympics, but let's not forget about the prospects we've been discussing and covering at length on this platform over the course of that time.
The return of the NHL presents the Utica Comets with an interesting scenario; if the Canucks continue to struggle with injuries, they could see some of their key players be taken away from them as they scratch and claw towards a playoff spot. We've seen Kellan Lain get called up so far, and others could potentially be on the way in the not-so-distant future. But as has been the case all year, this just means that someone else will have given an opportunity to step up and fill the void left behind.
Continue past the jump to read the latest in Comets Militia updates, the OHL, and the NCAA (along with some other notes coming from the WHL, ECHL, and Europe). As always, feel free to follow me on Twitter @nuckprospects for the latest in prospect news. You're more than welcome to send me any feedback on anything prospect related you wish for me to cover in the future.
How I survived Hurricane Kesler
The Stanchion
February 27 2014 10:23AM
Yesterday was an "interesting" one in Canucks Nation. As I'm sure you all know by now, Ryan Kesler was all the rage after he caused what my friend Jason Botchford dubbed "Hurricane Kesler". What started off with rumours of an injured hand ramped up to a possible broken hand which then ramped up even further into the reports that Kesler had demanded a trade from the team at some point in this season.
As you can see in the timeline above, Kesler never actually got around to the turning into the Hulk, but given how people were talking about him, you would've thought that he had.
Read on past the jump for some thoughts on the situation, as we'll hopefully be able to inject some humour into an otherwise bleak situation.
Canucks Army Postgame: Ewing Theory
Dimitri Filipovic
February 27 2014 12:06AM
Who needs Ryan Kesler who you have this guy? [Image via Jeff Vinnick]
All of the talk heading into Wednesday night's game between the Vancouver Canucks and St.Louis Blues was about Ryan Kesler, and his reported trade demands. The discussion on that front did a good job of overshadowing the fact that his absence due to a hand injury was leaving the team with a Kellan Lain-sized hole down the middle against one of the Western Conference's best, and deepest teams.
Yet some how, some way, they managed to pull out a 1-0 victory for what feels like the first time in exactly one month (January 26th v. Phoenix). It wasn't a dominant performance by any stretch of the imagination, and there were most certainly long sequences in "action" (using that term loosely) which perfectly resembled what you'd expect a game between these two teams to look like, but there's something to be said for the way that the Canucks managed to outplay OJ Tushy, Kelly's Husband, and the rest of the Blues on this night.
And that very something will be discussed just past the jump. If you take anything away from this game it should be this: who needs Ryan Kesler when you have Top Sixtito, right? Just don't call it a Ewing Theory.


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Applying for a Gas Licence
Details of how to apply for a gas supply licence, gas conveyance or gas storage licence can be accessed here. An application for a gas licence will now be assessed against DETI licence criteria.
Additional information is available from:
* Gas (Applications for Licences and Extensions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 No 447
* Gas (Applications for Licences & Extensions) (Amendment) Regulations (NI) 2010 No. 326
* The Gas (Applications for Licences & Extensions) (Amendment) Regulations (NI) 2013 No 24
* The Gas (Applications for Licences & Extensions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (NI) 2013 No. 281
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Premier Transmission Limited (PTL) operate the Scotland to Northern Ireland (SNIP) pipeline.
Belfast Gas Transmission Limited (BGTL) are licensed to convey gas from Ballylumford Powerstation to the Greater Belfast and Larne areas.
BGE Northern Ireland (BGE (NI)) are licensed to convey gas in the North West Pipeline and the South North Pipeline.
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Phoenix Natural Gas Limited (PNG) operate the distribution network in the Greater Belfast and Larne areas.
firmus energy are licensed for the conveyance of gas within the towns along the route of North West and South North Pipelines. firmus Energy is committed to the construction of distribution networks in the towns of: Ballymena, Ballymoney, Coleraine, Londonderry, Limavady, Antrim, Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon and Newry.
SGN Natural Gas are licensed to conveyance gas within the West distribution licensed area.
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A number of companies hold gas supply licences to supply gas to consumers within the gas distribution network areas in Northern Ireland. These suppliers are listed below, however some of the companies holding gas supply licences are not active within the gas markets.
In addition British Gas Trading Ltd, AES Ballylumford Ltd and Power NI Energy Ltd (formally NIE Plc) each hold a licence to supply gas within Ballylumford powerstation, and Coolkeeragh ESB Ltd hold a licence to supply natural gas within Coolkeeragh powerstation.
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a merkin is a super charged muggle with extreme intellect and no common sense.
Harry! that Merkin almost found out we were wizards!
Good thing he believed me when I said I was Chris Angel.
Good thing he believed me when I said I was Chris Angel.
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adjective Not to be confused with the original merkin, (pubic wig) but rather an up-coming Australian slang which can be replaced for vulgar slang such as; 'geek', 'nerd' or 'weener'
'Look at that little merkin skipping along the street.'
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An American.
I'm afraid of merkins.
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A pubic wig for those of the female persuasion.
Belinda, having undergone chemotherapy for the past couple months, resorted to wearing a merkin.
viết bởi Huh? 04 Tháng mười hai, 2003
Friends of George W. Bush. A few merkins wear pubic wigs.
My fellow 'merkins, Let's Roll.
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a group of guinea pigs
there goes a merkin of guinea pigs
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A Cigarette Lighter, Used to light cigarettes.
Set us that merkin, will you?
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