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Preview: Purdue
|Michigan vs. Purdue
|Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan
|9 pm Eastern, Thursday
|Michigan -17 (KenPom)
|ESPN/WatchESPN (PBP: Joe Tessitore; Analyst: Sean Farnham)
Right: Matt Painter could really use a hug (via)
Despite facing one of the easiest slates of Big Ten opponents thus far, Purdue is struggling mightily in conference play (3-4) after going 10-3 in non-conference action with just one victory over a KP100 squad. Matt Painter is trying just about every possible lineup combination to get things to click, including eight different starting lineups so far this year. How's that going, coach?
Purdue coach Matt Painter, on his rotation: "I'd like our guys to play better, so I'd know who the hell to play."
— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) January 27, 2014
Well then.
Purdue boasts ten(!) players averaging over 13 minutes per game; all fall under the categories of inefficient high-usage player, low-usage role player, or Guy Named Johnson Who Jacks Up Ill-Advised Shots On The Regular.
Sophomore seven-foot center AJ Hammons falls into the first category despite shooting 55% from the floor, rebounding nearly 10% of Purdue's misses when he's on the court, and posting a monstrous 91.8 free throw rate. Why? He commits a turnover on over a quarter of his possessions and has just 11 assists all season. He's a superlative rebounder and shot-blocker, but his effort waxes and wanes without much warning; he's scored 16+ points in five games this year and seven or fewer in seven games, including no points against three TOs in 27 minutes against lowly Washington State and a two-point, three-turnover, three-foul performance in Purdue's most recent game, a home blowout loss at the hands of Wisconsin.
In his two starts last season against Michigan, Hammons combined to shoot 2/10 from the field with just four free-throw attempts, six rebounds, five turnovers, and two blocks. He could reverse course and have big game; he's just as liable to be a total non-factor. His backup, 6'10" freshman Jay Simpson, is actually doing better on the boards, but he's not a shot-blocker and is shooting under 45% from the field.
The essence of Hammons: frustration (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Boilermakers start a relatively small lineup aside from Hammons; the de facto four is 6'5", 222-pound freshman Basil Smotherman. Yes, his name is really Basil Smotherman. A defensive specialist, Smotherman is also Purdue's most effective scorer inside the arc, shooting 75.6% at the rim and 48.4% on two-point jumpers, to go with solid offensive rebounding and a low turnover rate; naturally, he's the lowest-usage starter.
6'5" sophomore guard Raphael Davis is listed as a probable starter in the game notes, though he normally gets less playing time than 6'6" freshman Kendall Stephens. Davis has a knack for getting to the line but otherwise doesn't add much production; his shot has been iffy this season. Stephens is a pure spot-up gunner shooting 36% on 118 three-point attempts and just 7/21 from inside the arc. Davis has started the last seven games but expect to see plenty of Stephens off the bench.
Brothers Terone and Ronnie Johnson round out the starting backcourt and represent the only two Boilermakers averaging double-digit points this season. Ronnie, the 6'0" point guard, has a very solid assist rate and has hit 12 of his 29 threes; he's also attempted 144 two-pointers, mostly of the jumper variety, and he's connecting on just 43% of those. Terone's two-point shooting line is quite similar—44% on 157 attempts—though he's at least focusing more of his attention on the outside, hitting 36% of his 68 3PAs. Both get to the line relatively frequently; both knock down their free throws in the 63-64% range.
Other backups of note are freshman guard Bryson Scott—a two-point chucker in the Brothers Johnson mold (NTBJ), hitting 36% of his 120 2PA while attempting just seven threes—and 6'6" Cornell transfer Errick Peck, a solid rebounder who posts decent shooting numbers and a high turnover rate in a marginal role. 6'0" Seattle transfer Sterling Carter is also liable to make a cameo; he's another pure shot-up gunner shooting... 19/70 from three this season, well below his career mark.
Purdue's lone KP100 victory came by three points at #63 West Virginia—not exactly a statement game—and they only faced two other such opponents, losing on neutral floors to #16 Oklahoma State and #100 Butler. Despite not facing Michigan, Michigan State, or Iowa so far in Big Ten play, the Boilermakers have gone just 3-4 with close wins at home against Penn State and Nebraska and away at Illinois. They lost a double-OT game at Northwestern despite the Wildcats being down to six available players by the second overtime, got blown out at home by Ohio State and Wisconsin, and dropped a close one against Minnesota at The Barn.
KenPom favors Purdue in just two more games this season. This is not one of them.
Now that we're partway into conference play, I'll start posting four factors charts for all the games and Big Ten games only, with sample size issues obviously coming into play on the latter for a while.
Four factors, all games (national ranks in parentheses):
|Turnover %
|Off. Reb. %
|47.6 (258)
|16.7 (68)
|37.2 (30)
|39.2 (209)
|45.8 (52)
|18.0 (207)
|31.0 (152)
|40.6 (171)
Conference-only (seven games, Big Ten ranks in parentheses):
|Turnover %
|Off. Reb. %
|42.3 (10)
|16.7 (6)
|36.7 (1)
|36.8 (8)
|46.8 (5)
|14.6 (11)
|24.4 (2)
|41.1 (8)
Despite featuring a talented seven-footer, Purdue is dead last in the conference in two-point shooting (40.7%)(!), and their three-point shooting isn't much better—ninth in the B1G with a 30.7% mark. They're also ninth in free-throw percentage, last in shots blocked, and somehow posting a worse eFG% in transition (47.0%) than in non-transition possessions (47.8%).
Their defense is in the middle of the Big Ten pack, though a fair amount of luck appears to be bolstering their numbers; Purdue is last in the league in 3PA/FGA (39.3%) and first in 3P% against (28.8%). This is mostly due to Northwestern's woeful 4/24 3P performance in their matchup; Minnesota went 11/24 from beyond the arc against Purdue, so this team is susceptible to getting lit up from the outside, and their two-point defense is well below average despite Hammons' inside presence. The one thing they're consistently good at on both ends is rebounding.
Attack Hammons early. Hammons is Purdue's only real rim protector. He's also relatively foul-prone. If Michigan can find a way to get him in early foul trouble—whether by driving right at him, forcing him away from the basket with high screens, or taking charges on the other end—then the interior will be theirs for the taking.
Box out. Purdue can't really shoot, but they can rebound, and rely largely on putbacks to generate points. Hammons and Simpson are obviously the biggest worries here, though Smotherman and Peck are also excellent offensive rebounders; the bigs must stay disciplined on the boards and the guards might have to help out—a repeat of Caris LeVert's eight-rebound performance (all defensive) against MSU would be quite welcome.
Look to run. The Boilermakers' tendency to chuck off-target jumpers and crash the boards should lead to plenty of transition opportunities if Michigan wants to take advantage. The last few games have featured great outlet passing from not just Morford, but also perimeter players like LeVert and Stauskas. Expect to see some fast break fireworks and a nice bounce-back game for GRIII as a result.
Michigan by 17
UMHoops preview. Maize n Brew preview. MnB Q&A with Hammer and Rails:
The all-Johnson backcourt is a point of contention because Purdue rises and falls with them. When they are good, Purdue looks great. When they are off, Purdue looks pretty terrible and things like the Northwestern game happen. I feel like we rely on them too much to the point where other guys defer to them even when they struggle.
As for [Terone Johnson] on Stauskas, I don't trust Purdue defensively at all. We're a long way away from being able to play lockdown defense on anyone. There is just no edge with this team. There is no pride in playing Purdue-style basketball that we have been known for since Gene Keady started.
The dripping sound you just heard was Nik Stauskas drooling uncontrollably.
Hammer and Rails attempts to figure out what happened to Matt Painter's program. Brian linked this earlier but seriously look at Caris LeVert's numbers compared to Tim Hardaway's last season. Congratulations, Michigan State, on receiving the fugliest of Nike's new lineup of alternate jerseys. The Michigan-MSU game at Crisler has been set for a noon tipoff on February 23rd.
Thursday Recruitin' Is Compelling And Rich
McDowell Watch: Day Somethingorother
Let's go to Sam Webb, live on the scene ($):
"He talked with (Hoke) late last night," McDowell's father reported. "(Michigan's in-home) is for tomorrow. We (i.e. both parents and Malik) are going to Ohio State this weekend. Florida State is making it in tomorrow also."
Malik McDowell released a top four of Michigan, Michigan State, Florida State, and Ohio State—in no particular order—earlier this week. FSU and OSU seem like longshots—the 'Noles because of distance, the Buckeyes because it's tough to get a read on where they stand, though that could easily change after his official visit this weekend.
The in-home visit from Michigan is a huge one; the general consensus is that his parents are very much in Michigan's corner, but Malik is more enamored with Michigan State. With in-homes this week from U-M, FSU, and potentially MSU, plus a final official to OSU this weekend, McDowell is on track for his planned Signing Day announcement. The biggest question at this point: how much influence will his parents have on his decision? That could very well determine if he ends up a Wolverine. The mood is tense.
Also, it's pretty clear at this point that McDowell is the only 2014 prospect left on Michigan's radar. Michigan backed off in their recruitments of running backs Jeff Jones and Marlon Mack, who flipped his commitment from UCLA to USF yesterday, while the latest Rivals update on soft Arizona State commit Kalen Ballage—who some thought Michigan would continue to pursue as an athlete—contains no mention of the Wolverines ($).
[Hit THE JUMP for the most recent spate of underclassmen offers, updates on a couple key 2015 targets, and more.]
Unverified Voracity Sows Chaos, Reaps The Wildcat
Important (not important). This is a frog.
I have been exhorted to call this MGoFrog and make it a thing. I'm afraid that by doing so I will give Adidas an idea for a Michigan uniform, unfortunately.
Important (important). Will Heininger features in an Outside The Lines article on mental health issues for athletes:
"I had emotional pain that was overwhelming; I would wake up, and from morning until I feel asleep -- when I was able sleep -- I had troubling thoughts that were utterly consuming," said the 2011 Michigan honors graduate. "Not a minute would go by in a day, without my depression on my mind … this, this felt impossible."
One of the things CAPA is fighting for is better treatment for these sorts of issues; read the whole thing. Both of the whole things.
"Please enjoy this punch in the nuts." –DJ Newbill
CHAOS! Did you happen to watch the rote blowouts in the Big Ten last night? You did not, because Ohio State and Wisconsin lost to Penn State and Northwestern, respectively. At home. As our own BISB said:
Michigan and Michigan State are like two dudes in a hot air balloon over Pompeii right now.
— Bry Mac (@Bry_Mac) January 30, 2014
Yes. They're trying to push each other into the lava, but yes. Or Adam Jacobi:
The Big Ten Is Full of Blood and Spiders
Jacboi has a nice table that indicates the upcoming "no days off in the Big Ten"/"this conference is so deep" announcer memes are in fact on point:
|Conf. Rating
|Avg. B1G
|Worst Team
|No. 56
|Penn State
|No. 62
|Penn State
|No. 47
|Penn State
|No. 54
|No. 51
|No. 65
|No. 46
|No. 60
|No. 31
|No. 32
|No. 34
|Penn State
|No. 42
The closest thing to an easy out is the Northwestern team that is a half-game out of a first round bye in the Big Ten tourney; there's not even a last year's Penn State to kick around. There's a last year's Penn State plus Tim Frazier. See cliff above.
This is good and bad for Michigan. In the Kenpom world it's good since Michigan's beaten PSU handily and has yet to play OSU, but in the NCAA seeding world you get more credit for beating 6-seed OSU and terrible PSU than you get for beating 10-seed OSU and mediocre PSU. Neither of these effects are huge, so the correct reaction is probably just to point and laugh*. (And fume at how bad Big Ten refs are.)
*[But probably not at Aaron Craft. He got crossed over for the game winner, which was Newbill rushing a wrist-flick shot because Craft was coming. Meanwhile, Tim Frazier's statline: 8 points on 9 shot attempts, 7 assists, 6 TO. No offense to Derrick Walton, but put Craft on this Michigan team and they are a juggernaut. I shouldn't have mentioned this.]
Bill Carmody: gone, but not forgotten
The Wildcat conundrum. Meanwhile, we've been talking about how fascinating Northwestern is on the podcast for the last couple weeks. And boy, aren't they? Last year they were extremely bad, around 140th on both sides of the ball. The Wildcats then:
- fired Bill Carmody
- hired Chris Collins
- graduated two low-usage, mediocre efficiency seniors
- graduated a high usage, low efficiency senior
- got Drew Crawford back
- added a pretty terrible offensive player in freshman Sanjay Lumpkin, who they play starter's minutes
For some reason, the result is a massively unbalanced version of the team they were last year. Northwestern is 11th(!!!) in defensive efficiency on Kenpom for no discernable reason whatsoever. They have plummeted to 320th on offense. Their games are incredibly watchable for unwatchable games, because you're always trying to unravel the mystery of why the Wildcats are elite on defense. It makes no sense. No sense at all. Here's John Gasaway trying to figure it out.
Meanwhile, Northwestern is a half-game out of a first-round bye in the Big Ten Tournament and that gets BIG TENNNN, right? I think that's a BIG TENNNN.
By the way. Michigan shot 63% from two against the Wildcats and averaged 1.21 points per possession, and Alex Olah—Gasaway's best guess as to why NW is playing so much better D—was on the court for 30 minutes.
Recruiting battles past. OSU has a couple of guys on their team that Michigan pursued, and it's interesting to see their development. Or lack thereof, as the case may be.
Michigan stopped recruiting Amadeo Della Valle so they could go after Caris LeVert, who was right under OSU's nose. OSU grabs ADV; Michigan gets LeVert. In year two, Della Valle is a very poor man's LeVert: a skinny shooting guard with some ability to drive, but one who's only getting 30% of OSU's minutes as they struggle to generate anything on offense. LeVert generates a lot of assists; ADV is generating few. Hell, LeVert has replaced about 95% of Tim Hardaway's production a year after Michigan was trying to redshirt him.
The context of the team is important, but it seems like that Michigan made the right choice on that one.
The other guy on the OSU roster Michigan was involved with is Amir Williams, OSU's mercurial center. Williams has oven mitts for hands and gets pulled on the regular despite OSU's near total lack of post players to replace him with; he has seemingly not improved one whit from the absentminded freshman I remember from two years ago. Michigan was never really a consideration for Williams, but it's kind of amazing that OSU would probably trade him for Jordan Morgan without blinking.
Either way. In yesterday's post on Northwestern's prospective union I mentioned that the NLRB had flipped back and forth on the issue of student-employees being able to organize based on assertions from a 2006 paper. In that paper the most recent ruling had gone against the students trying to organize. Well, that has again flipped:
"There's case law for the NLRB involving teaching assistants which supports their position," Baum said. "There have been different decisions both ways. What they're saying is that this really is a form of litigation to bring about change because they're asking for something very similar."
In December 2013, the American Arbitration Association announced that graduate teaching and research assistants at New York University had officially unionized. The group is the only graduate assistants' union at a private university in the U.S.
Demonstrating the volatility of the NLRB, graduate assistants at NYU were granted the ability to negotiate a union contract and both improved health benefits and increased stipends in 2000. But in 2005 the ruling was switched following a case involving Brown graduate assistants in which the NLRB ruled that graduate assistants are students, not employees, and therefore cannot unionize.
The recent overturn of the 2005 ruling, though, is an encouraging sign for the newly formed CAPA.
One gets the sense that the NLRB tends to blow whichever way the White House does. In CAPA's case there seems to be no way to put the cat back in the bag if Northwestern does indeed get certified, so now is as good a time to strike as any.
Typical. FERPA means whatever Universities want it to mean, so the university says they will not release any details about Brendan Gibbons. This is in line with the university's general stance on releasing information—don't do it, because we have to cover our ass. Suspicious in most cases, here it verges on appalling given the fact that FERPA specifically states this:
The text of FERPA notes that the law shouldn't "be construed to prohibit an institution of postsecondary education from disclosing the final results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by such institution against a student who is an alleged perpetrator of any crime of violence … or a nonforcible sex offense, if the institution determines as a result of that disciplinary proceeding that the student committed a violation of the institution's rules or policies with respect to such crime or offense."
With lurid conspiracy theories flying back and forth, everyone would be better off if Michigan came forth and showed everyone exactly what happened to expel a student four years after the incident that got him expelled transpired. This is not an athletic department thing, but rather a larger pattern of CYA secrecy that's beneath the university. Or at least should be.
Etc.: Spilly's quest for balls. Death to the neutral site game. Penn State is discounting season tickets for recent grads. Men's basketball standings. Michigan gets a 2016 D commit.
Hoops Opponent Watch: Big Two Little However Many Edition
Non-Conference Opponents
RPI Effect Only Teams:
UMass-Lowell (5-14) Beat Maine, but lost to New Hampshire. I'm assuming this was hockey. Houston Baptist (4-12) had a rough Bayou-centric week, losing home games to New Orleans and Southeastern Louisiana. At this point, you probably aren't even reading this section because who cares. But I'm still writing. South Carolina State (7-13) beat Norfolk State, but lost to Hampton. I'm tempted to call this section "a tree falling on a blog when a 402 error knocks out the servers." Coppin State (7-13) lost to North Carolina Central, but beat North Carolina A&T, and are a middle-of-the-pack MEAC team, which is probably best-case scenario.
Long Beach State (7-12) beat Cal State Northridge. Purple monkey dishwasher. Holy Cross (11-9) is on a four game winning streak, beating Lafayette and Navy. Inflammable and flammable mean the same thing. Charlotte (12-7) lost to Louisiana Tech and Rice, though given the last week, Michigan's loss to the 49ers has shifted from "resume anchor" toward "amusing anomaly indicating the unpredictable nature of sports." Resume. Résumé. Ah, better. Vive Napoleon! Allons enfants de la patrie, le jour de gloire est arrivé.
Big Sorts of Teams
#16 Iowa State (15-4, 3-4 Big 12)
This week: Beat Kansas State (81-75); Lost to Kansas (92-81)
Somehow, the bracket gurus still have Iowa State as a 4-seed. You figure it out.
Florida State (13-6, 4-2 ACC)
This week: Lost to Duke (Many-Few); Lost @ NC State (74-70)
Yikes, this week. Florida State has fought its way down to the bubble. For some reason, they have been terrible on the defensive glass; they're dead last in the ACC, losing 40.8% of rebounds to their conference opponents. I wonder if this will come into play against…
#23 Dook (17-4, 6-2 ACC)
This week: Splattered Florida State (78-56); Beat Pitt (80-65)
Duke is hitting on all cylinders, beating KenPom's #13 and #22 teams by a combined 37 points, with the 15 point win over #13 Pitt coming on the road. In possibly the most amazing stat I have seen all year, Duke grabbed 27 OFFENSIVE rebounds (to FSU's 24 TOTAL rebounds). That is an OR% of 61.4%. A Duke miss was way more likely to end in Duke hands than in Seminole hands. And FSU, as I have been reminding you weekly, is huge. Jabari Parker had 10 offensive boards. That is how you beat a quality opponent by 22 despite shooting 10-39 (25.6%) from INSIDE the arc. Mind: bottled.
#1 Arizona (21-0, 8-0 PAC 12)
This week: Beat Colorado (69-57); Beat Utah (65-56); Beat Stanford (60-57)
Arizona is going to walk away with the PAC 12, and could probably sleepwalk into a 1-seed. So nothing has changed.
Stanford (13-7, 4-4 PAC 12)
This week: Lost to UCLA (91-74); Beat USC (79-71 OT); Lost to Arizona (60-57)
Stanford is riiiiiiiight on the bubble right now, and a win over Arizona would have been worth an incredible amount to the committee. They've still got a shot, but their golden ticket may have just escaped.
[The Big Ten after the Jump]
Michigan Offers A Pair of 2015 Tight Ends
The Michigan coaches have been on the road, checking in on recruits from all corners of the country. Multiple offers have gone out over the past couple of weeks and two of the latest are to tight ends Hale Hentges and Chris Clark.
Name: Hale Hentges
Position: Tight End
Ht/Wt: 6'5" / 230 lbs.
Location: Helias High School – Jefferson City, MO
Offers: Arkansas, Florida State, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas State, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Penn State, Tennessee, Wisconsin
Ranking: ★★★★ .9175 (247 Composite)
Hentges is one of the more coveted tight end recruits in the 2015 class according to his offer list (most of the Big Ten, Oklahoma, FSU, some SEC schools), and is a 4-star recruit according to the 247 Composite. Hale's offensive coordinator is his father Chris, and I was able to catch up with him once I learned of the offer. Hale has a basketball game tonight so I plan on getting his opinion a little later on.
Hale tweeted about the Michigan offer and his father explains how it happened.
Evidently Coach Hoke and Coach Nussmeier said that they were looking at tight end tape this weekend and they put in some tape from a lot of tight ends around the country and they really liked Hale's. They discussed it and came to a consensus that they'd like to offer him. Coach Hecklinski was the one who actually notified us of the offer so that was very exciting.
Chris also talked about how being the father and the offensive coordinator gives him a unique opportunity to be very involved in his son's recruitment.
Once the coaches find out that I'm on staff it does make it convenient for the recruitment to go forward. Phil Pitts is the head coach and he's very involved in the recruiting process as well.
With a change at offensive coordinator and two very solid tight ends on the roster already it will be interesting to see how involved the tight ends will be in Coach Nuss's system and Chris had some insight to that as well.
The tight end is a position that the coaches really want to focus on in the 2015 recruiting class, they need to get two. They said they were looking for the best in the country and based on what they've seen they believe that Hale fits into that category.
The elder Hentges talked to me about how excited he and his son both were to have this Michigan offer moving forward. He spoke of Michigan's proud tradition and rich academic and athletic history and said with a humbled laugh that the Michigan offer has definitely piqued their interest. Michigan is one of the schools Hale definitely plans to visit in the spring so that he can begin to narrow his list down to schools that fit the character and culture he will comfortable at.
Chris also spoke about the schematic fit that could best utilize Hale's skillset which includes a toughness and ability to play with his hand in the dirt as well as the versatility and athleticism to play in the slot or out wide. Having guys like Devin Funchess and Jake Butt on the field should certainly catch the eyes of both father and son in that regard.
Chris seemed to be quite informed as it pertained to scheme which you'd expect but he was also pretty knowledgeable when it came to Michigan in general.
I'm aware that Coach Hoke has just finished his 3rd year. We follow football all across the country and we aren't just SEC or Big 12 fans, we're just football fans. We know of Michigan because of the big rivalry game every year with Ohio State. Ohio State is another school that's already offered and we got their perspective on the Michigan/Ohio State rivalry and it will be really interesting to get Michigan's take on it. We know that Michigan has an awful lot to offer academically and athletically and we are just intrigued, I think that's the best way to put it.
With a very impressive offer list already Michigan has it's work cut out for them but Hale's father seemed very sincere when he mentioned the interest and intrigue involving the Wolverines. They plan to visit Ann Arbor and if they do I'd say Michigan has as good a shot as any to be a major factor in Hale's recruitment.
Name: Chris Clark
Position: Tight End
Ht/Wt: 6'6" / 243 lbs.
Location: Avon Old Farms School – Avon, CT
Offers: Arizona State, Arkansas, Boston College, Georgia, Indiana, Miami, Michigan, NC State, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, South Florida, Syracuse, Temple, Tennessee, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Wake Forest
Ranking: ★★★ .8800 (247 Composite)
A little over a month ago I posted a Names To Watch article on Chris Clark and today he was offered by Michigan. Clark, while not quite as highly rated as Hentges, boasts an offer list just as impressive with schools from all over the country (Ohio State and Georgia among them) extending scholarships to the big tight end. Clark spoke highly of the Wolverines before and now that he has an offer it appears that Michigan will definitely factor in to his recruitment.
Clark didn't hide the fact that he was pumped about his Michigan offer, tweeting the news with a pretty indicative hashtag.
Got offered by the university of Michigan #dreamcometrue
— Chris Clark (@Clark8Chris) January 29, 2014
I had to ask him about that along with how the offer came about and just his reaction about the whole thing.
I'm really excited about it, it definitely was a dream come true. Coach Ferrigno checked in at my school today and told my coach that I had been offered by Michigan. He made it a point to say that at Michigan they offer the best players in the country and they didn't want to let me slip away without showing how much they want me there. He said that Michigan plans to use the tight end in mismatches as much as possible whether it be in-line or in the slot which is cool.
Clark made mention of Michigan's current tight ends and the talent level that's already on the roster.
Michigan is intriguing to me because they have great tight ends right now. I love to compete though. I love to show that I'm better than the guy in front of me. There are a bunch of reasons why I like Michigan, just in terms of the competition, of what every day in practice would be like, it's awesome. At a place like Michigan you can never take a day off because there will be guys in front of you and behind you that are so talented.
Connecticut doesn't exactly have the reputation of being a great football state or a place where a lot of talent comes from, so I asked Chris about what it's like being from Connecticut and how it might factor into his allegiances and recruitment.
Growing up I loved Boston College because my dad went there, he didn't play for them but he attended BC and actually a lot of my family actually did. That has no influence in my recruitment either, but a lot of people ask me if I'm going to go there because my dad and other family members. I would never make a decision based off of something like that but they were the team I really liked growing up. Obviously everyone knows about Michigan, growing up I always watched them on TV. It's one of the few programs in college football where you say the name and just think football. Michigan IS college football in some ways, just the fans and how they feel about the team, the stadium, the success that they've had. It's really just the whole package.
Clark's recruitment has really been picking up lately as he's added almost a dozen offers since I posted the Name To Watch article on Christmas Eve. There are already a few schools rising to the top, again referencing the #dreamcometrue comment from his tweet about the Michigan offer.
There's a couple of schools that I would say that for where it's like, "Wow, that offer is a dream come true." Georgia is definitely one of them too and so is Ohio State. Some people might have taken that out of context and assumed that Michigan is #1 now, they are definitely one of my favorites, but that statement doesn't mean that I'm definitely a Michigan guy now. I love Michigan but there are a few other schools that could also make me say that. I would say that Michigan, Ohio State, Georgia, Tennessee, and Miami are the ones that I really like right now.
Clark won't be able to attend the Junior Day event coming up at Michigan but he did say he already plans on attending a spring practice during his March break. He said visiting Michigan is "a priority and I will definitely attend a spring practice". In the immediate future he leaves for Athens tomorrow to check out Georgia and will visit Ohio State on March 21st.
After talking with Hale's father and Chris himself I fully expect Michigan to be in it toward the end with both tight end prospects. Michigan will apparently take two tight ends in the 2015 class with one of them assumed to be Tyrone Wheatley Jr., one of these young men could very realistically be the other. I like both of them on film and honestly am pretty indifferent when it comes to a preference. It seems both will definitely visit Michigan and once that happens a commitment is always a possibility.
The Wizardry of Nik Stauskas
Swish. [Bryan Fuller/MGoBlog]
In the last three games, Michigan earned their status as the team to beat in the Big Ten by sandwiching road wins at Wisconsin and Michigan State around a home victory over Iowa; all three teams ranked in the AP top ten when they played the Wolverines and sit at #6 (Iowa), #8 (MSU), and #14 (Wisconsin) in the latest KenPom rankings. Michigan ranks #7 on KemPom themselves after entering the Kohl Center at #19.
This brilliant three-game stretch also vaulted Nik Stauskas up the NBA Draft boards (from unranked to #14 in Chad Ford's latest rankings[$]), gave him the inside track for Big Ten MVP, and landed him the #8 spot in the KenPom POY standings. Before I get to the video breakdown, here are Stauskas' numbers from the last three games:
- 68 total points (22.7/game) on 10/19 2-pt, 12/24 3-pt, 12/13 FT shooting
- 13 assists to five turnovers, 11 rebounds (one off.), three blocks, three steals
- 28 points generated by assists (includes FTM)
- 96 points generated on 74 possessions used* for a mark of 1.30 points per possession
- Let me state that again: 1.30 POINTS PER POSSESSION
Keep in mind that, while Wisconsin is struggling defensively (#10 in B1G defensive efficiency), Michigan State and Iowa rank first and third in the Big Ten in defensive efficiency. Those numbers are patently ridiculous; just as impressive is the variety of ways Stauskas generated those points. I compiled a video of every point Stauskas produced in the last three games, broken down by how the shot originated. It is highly recommended viewing:
Apologies for the slight audio issues in the Iowa clips.
Stauskas scored in just about every fashion imaginable, regardless of how opponents tried to defend him, and created most of his points himself—only six of his points and two of his assists came off non-transition spot-up opportunities. The "Not Just A Shooter™" meme is a tired one at this point; that doesn't mean it's not fitting.
For further examination of how Stauskas is this outrageously productive, hit the jump.


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Are you ready B? Looks like Queen Bey is being hit with a $7 million lawsuit from her ex-backup dancer Ahmad Lane (also known on stage as Javon). Ahmad claims Bey plagiarised material for her 2013 single 'XO' that featured on her self-titled album released that same year.
He says that he gave his track titled 'XOXO' to Beyonce's backup vocalist Chrissy Collins, who then left it in the hands of Beyonce herself.
Despite the similar titles, Beyonce's people have denied everything, responding to the allegations, "The two works at issue are entirely different songs that share no lyrical or musical similarity, other than perhaps the letters 'X' and 'O'… there is no meaningful similarity in pitch series, rhythm or rhythmic patterns, melodic development or structure."
With her extensive collecton of Grammy's, countless nominations and the millions of records that she's sold, it's all a little hard to believe bootylicious Bey would ever need to stoop this low.
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L'UNICEF recrute 01 Chef des Opérations
Chief Operations
Entreprise/Structure: UNICEF
Ville, Pays: Sénégal
Niveau d'études minimum réquis: Non précisé
Expériences professionnelles demandées: Non précisé
Date limite de dépôt de dossier: 12-08-2017
Email de réception des candidatures : Non précisé
Détails de l'offre:
Batch Vacancy: Chief Operations – P4 & P5 level, UNICEF West and Central Africa (WCAR)
Job Number: 506097 | Vacancy Link
Locations: Africa: Senegal
Work Type : Fixed Term Staff
UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfil their potential – to the benefit of a better world. Click here to learn about UNICEF http://bit.ly/2hfkbKE
For every child, a future…
Children in West and Central Africa have their rights violated on daily basis to an extreme extent. They die from malaria, diarrheoal diseases and vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles. To learn more about UNICEF's work in the region, please visit: https://www.unicef.org/wcaro/english/
The West and Central Africa Region (WCAR) launched a batch recruitment exercise in the area of Operations at the P4 and P5 level to fill current and upcoming vacancies in the region and to populate the Operations talent group. Please complete the questionnaire when applying to identify the countries in WCAR you are interested to work in.
If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you through your application to the following:
◾Chief Operations P4 level and P5 levels:
The Chief of Operations is part of the Senior Management, and report to the Representative. The Chief acts as an advisor to the Management team on all aspects of the Country Office (CO) management and operations in large offices. The Chief is responsible for providing authoritative managerial and technical leadership to the CO Operations Team, in the planning, implementation, management, monitoring and quality control of the timely and efficient delivery of financial, administrative, procurement and logistics, and ICT services that are fully integrated and in support of country program strategies and activities; and in full compliance with organizational strategic plans, policies, procedures and guidelines and standards of performance, ethics and integrity. The Chief fosters collaboration within the office and with other UN agencies and actively participates in and contributes to activities promoted by the UNDG.
How can you make an impact…?
1- Create an enabling environment for Programme Implementation
Lead the Operations function by creating an enabling environment for country offices to contribute to the implementation of UNICEF strategic Plan for 2018-2021. This entails contributing to the formulation and implementation of change strategies to support delivery of results on four interconnected elements: (a) internal governance, as UNICEF continues its transformation into a more transparent and accountable organization; with a significant attention to fraud prevention (b) management, focused on results, efficiency, effectiveness and collaboration; this include simplification of business processes (c) people, including a workforce that is versatile, diverse, empowered and mobile across different contexts and sectors; and (d) knowledge and information systems that contribute to programmatic results or organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
2- Managerial and technical leadership
◾Establish the Operations section work plans with the team; set strategies and performance targets and indicators to determine priorities and to monitor progress. Monitor overall team performance to ensure results are achieved according to plans, objectives and performance standards/indicators.
◾Establish clear individual performance objectives, goals and timelines; and provide timely guidance to enable the team to perform their duties responsibly and efficiently. Plan and ensure timely performance management and assessment of the team.
◾Provide authoritative technical and operational advice on the application, interpretation and implementation of operational policies, procedures and guidelines to the Representative and CO internal and external colleagues and stakeholders. Resolve complex operational issues and/or recommend (and record) deviation from policies and guidelines that maybe required in achieving organizational/CO needs/goals.
◾Routinely monitor financial exception reports to assess unusual activities and transactions and investigate anomalies. Inform Representative and relevant CO/HQ colleagues of results and any need for follow up action.
3- Financial planning and fiduciary responsibility
◾Prepare the CO financial and administrative plan (budget) for the CPMP in close collaboration with internal stakeholders. Lead and supervise all stages/steps of the financial planning and preparatory processes to ensure the financial plan fully meets the CO and organizational program operational needs and to ensure compliance with organizational guidelines and frameworks (e.g. Risk Management, Governance, (RMC).
◾Participate in country program planning and review meetings to advise on financial program planning and preparation and to determine operational needs/plans resulting from new programs and business processes.
◾Oversee the delivery of available funds for UNICEF operations while minimizing financial risks. Safeguard the cost effective use of resources by systematically monitoring, assessing and verifying the use of financial resources according to plans, allocations, policies and guidelines. Take decisions/approve major (as per delegation of authority) transactions and disbursements of financial and administrative resources. Keep stakeholders informed to facilitate timely action to achieve results.
◾Oversee all financial transactions/services (banking, benefits administration/payroll, treasury, accounts) and monitor and evaluate results delivered by the team to ensure services meet organizational and client needs. Establish effective control, monitor compliance with rules and guidelines and institute necessary improvements to manage risks and to enhance performance and efficiency.
◾Review and/or submit mandated management/statutory CO financial and accounting reports to UNICEF Board/Bodies/Donors for management development planning, management and/or oversight ensuring reliability of data and compliance with guidelines.
◾Oversee cash management process such as replenishment for adequate liquidity, cash accounts, as well as bank relationship, BCM transactions, electronic banking, etc.
◾Collaborate with audit/evaluation reports to provide answers and to follow to resolution observations and recommendations.
4- Administrative services including staff security and emergency preparedness
◾Arrange/negotiate operational facilities and basic cooperation agreements with host government (e.g. contributions and cash assistance, customs, visas, protocol, security, privileges and immunities etc.). Maintain open and collaborative work relationship to facilitate agreements between UNICEF and the government.
◾Plan and oversee the implementation of all administrative needs and services (e.g. travel, transportation, logistics etc.), including office premises and maintenance, administrative/program equipment and supplies, communications and security arrangements to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for staff and cost effectiveness and compliance with guidelines and standards of ethics and accountability.
◾Oversee and approve the acquisition/procurement, safekeeping, inventory and disposal of assets in accordance with organizational rules, regulations and procedures and standards of accountability and ethics.
◾Establish security and emergency preparedness and response plans in collaboration with UNICEF EMOPS, UNDSS and UN inter-agency partners to ensure the complete protection of UNICEF staff and their dependents, premises and assets and. Conduct briefings to ensure that the staff members fully understand the emergency procedures and their own responsibility for their protection and that of their dependents.
◾Develop, maintain and test business continuity plans to ensure core services of the CO remain functional as per defined standards
5- Supply & Procurement Management
◾Develop and coordinate the implementation of supply & procurement strategies including sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, customer relationship management, e-procurement promotion and introduction, performance measurement.
◾Manage the contract strategy including tendering processes and evaluation and ensure that work processes are effective and responsive to needs. Manage contractual risks including legal implications.
◾Manage the warehousing and stocking of goods maintaining efficient and safe levels to respond to needs in a secure and controlled environment as per rules and regulations and guidelines of UNICEF. Ensure full compliance with IPSAS in the accounting for the procurement, distribution, utilization and disposal of programme goods or the CO's assets.
◾Ensure full understanding and use of contractual modalities in the office when engaging external services.
6- Information communication technology
◾Plan, manage and supervise the information and communication technology needs of the CO, including implementation of organization wide IT improvements (e.g. Vision) and its appropriate use and application in the CO. Plan support to IT implementation to ensure user capability, Oversee the implementation of measures to ensure a secure and reliable infrastructure IT environment and disasters and recovery.
◾Approve the acquisition of cost effective hardware and equipment according to rules and guidelines to ensure the CO has appropriate and sufficient tools to operate.
◾Keep abreast of trends and development in ICT to leverage technology for management improvement and efficiency. Evaluate impact of ICT on productivity, efficiency and reliability of data/information generated and take prompt action with relevant partners to address weaknesses and improve performance of management information systems in the CO.
◾Lead/provide technical advice on CO initiatives on process review and improvement to leverage advantages provided by VISION (or other IT systems). Promote among staff continuous learning and effective use of hardware and software (e-tools, apps, etc.) to maximize productivity.
7- Advocacy, networking and partnership building
◾Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with global/regional/country office Advisers/Specialists and practitioners through active networking to promote common approaches, encourage partnerships and to advocate best and coherent practices.
◾Participate and/or represent UNICEF (as delegated/designated) in key events/meetings and in inter-agency discussions and planning on operations (including emergency/security planning) to ensure organizational position/priorities are fully considered and integrated in the in development planning/agenda setting and to build alliances to encourage working together and coherently as a UN system to enhance program efficiency and operations reforms (e.g. HACT, common premises/services).
◾Manage consultative committees and bodies (e.g. CRC, PSB, PBR) throughout all stages of consultations and deliberations to provide guidance, training and/or briefing on process and policies.
8- Knowledge management, performance improvement and capacity building
◾Promote critical thinking and introduce innovative approaches and good practices in the COs' operations management, in support of and compliant with organizational rules, regulations, practices and approaches. Institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned with global/regional colleagues to contribute to organizational development initiatives to strengthen management and operations. Continuously develop and strengthen explicit knowledge within the section to ensure institutional memory is maintained and enriched. Lead/plan/implement capacity building initiatives to enhance competencies in operations management and services in the CO
◾Pursue innovation documenting new processes to work and embed them into the design of new approaches
◾Monitor and evaluate operations' performance to identify weakness, areas for improvement and potential problems. Take appropriate action and/or alert relevant colleagues for timely action. Implement management improvements to maximize efficiency and performance in operations.
Operations is the strategic business partner at country management level that SUPPORTS PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION, leading the adequate planning and utilization of RESOURCES through operational solutions that drive value for money and maximizes the resources available FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT OF RESULTS FOR children. Based on that vision, the Operation functions are being reviewed and some changes to their roles are foreseen.
To qualify as a Change Agent for every Child, you will have…
◾An Advanced University Degree in business management, accounting, audit, economics, financial management or other related social sciences is required.
◾Relevant years of professional working experience at the national and International levels in office in financial management, audit and business operations in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.
◾P4 level posts: Eight years (08) professional working experiences
◾P5 level posts ten years (10) professional working experiences (Proven experience in managing successful client-oriented work units. Experience in working with corporate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is highly desirable)
◾Familiarity and work experience in emergency duty station is an asset.
◾Experience in humanitarian field preferably UNICEF and good knowledge of the African continent is an asset.
◾Fluency in English and French (written & verbal) is required for French Speaking countries. For English speaking countries, English is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, and Russian) will be considered an asset.
For every Child, you advocate and demonstrate…
Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
Chief Operations – P4
Chief Operations – P5
– Leading and supervising (II)
– Formulating strategies/concepts (II)
– Analyzing (II)
– Applying Technical Expertise (II)
– Planning & Organising (III)
– Leading and supervising (III)
– Formulating strategies/concepts (II)
– Analyzing (II)
– Deciding & Initiating Action (II)
– Relating and networking (III)
– Following Instructions & Procedures (III)
Functional Competencies:
To view our competency framework, please click here.
All positions are Fixed Term, with contract duration of two (2) years, renewable.
This position is classified as "rotational" which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Closing Date Sat Aug 12 2017 00:55:00 GMT+0200 (Paris, Madrid (heure d'été))


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Apple Inc co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, counted among the greatest American CEOs of his generation, died on Wednesday at the age of 56, after a years-long and highly public battle with cancer and other health issues.
Jobs' death was announced by Apple in a statement late on Wednesday.
The Silicon Valley icon who gave the world the iPod and the iPhone resigned as CEO of the world's largest technology corporation in August, handing the reins to current chief executive Tim Cook.
Jobs, who fought a rare form of pancreatic cancer, was deemed the heart and soul of a company that rivals Exxon Mobil as the most valuable in America.
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These were my travel photographs that took during the solo
bike ride "Backpacking 3.0" to the East Coast of Malaysia in September 2016. During this period, I bought my new DSLR, Nikon D5300 especially to capture some images for fun. Out of so many shots I randomly took, these are the images that I am selecting to show to the world. It was a wonderful journey with a new experience and fully surrounded by very friendly people which is even difficult to meet at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


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This Turkey Milanese is going to become a weeknight staple!
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs (whisked)
4 cups RITZ Crackers (coarsely ground)
4 turkey cutlets (pounded 1/4-inch thick)
1/2 cup olive oil (for frying)
1 head fennel (thinly shaved)
1/2 head radicchio (thinly sliced)
1/2 small red onion (peeled, thinly shaved)
1 tart apple (cored, cut into matchsticks)
1/2 cup parsley leaves (roughly chopped)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Create a dredging station with 3 baking dishes. One with flour, one with eggs and the last with the coarsely ground RITZ Crackers.
Season the turkey with salt and pepper. Begin dredging the turkey in the flour, then the eggs, and the RITZ Crackers, shaking off any excess.
Preheat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat with 1/4 cup of olive oil. Add the dredged turkey cutlets and fry until crispy and golden brown. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate. Repeat using the remaining olive oil until all of the cutlets are cooked.
For the Salad: In a large bowl, add the fennel, radicchio, red onion, apples, parsley, and dried cranberries and stir to combine.
In a small bowl, add the mustard, vinegar, and olive oil, and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the fennel mixture and toss until evenly coated. Serve over the turkey cutlets.
Tip: Try using chicken, pork or veal cutlets instead of turkey!


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For a long time I've been watching people who share their stories publicly. I find it so brave and admirable, but also I find it just as brave for people who spread awareness and help people in quieter, smaller ways. When met with the news that one of my best friends has told a lot of people I want to be a boy, (there is so much wrong with this situation but I'll save it all for another time) I deemed it a good thing as it provoked strong emotions that I knew would help me express things I've been struggling with for a while.
I really want to help people in a way that I feel most comfortable and okay with. Here is what I would love to post on Facebook…
This post is filled with drama. Please read.
I wanted to explain something to you all. Something that you've perhaps heard about (although I'm telling you now, remember Chinese whispers? That is EXACTLY what this is) or perhaps you have no idea about what I'm about to address. It is that some of you are under the impression that 'I want to be a boy'. I'm just gonna clear that all up, no I don't.
I am unbelievably good looking with short hair, and attractive to many… some… a few… maybe like just my friends think I'm kinda cute. BUT yeah, point is no, the rumours are FALSE. Yet I am sure this is going to be something else to gossip about, so get your thumbs ready, this next bit is where it starts to get interesting…
We're moving on to mental illness for me to demonstrate this concept that I am normalised to some things that simply aren't normal. There's A LOT of things I have experienced and know about. Yet despite this normalisation I have, mental illness is horrible. And I want you all to know that you are not any less worthy of help because someone 'has it worse'. I'm not going to list anything but whatever you are going through right now, it is not a level of ILL ENOUGH. ITS A LEVEL OF HAVING A PROBLEM AND NEEDING HELP.
So, the point is, if I use my words and experience, using my odd un-shocked state, I can HELP people. Which is what I will do with this. I'm not doing it for drama or because I want to call people out or anything like that, this is to help people. All people.
My name is Liam. I am a boy. I said I didn't 'want to be a boy'. It's true, not because there's anything wrong with boys but because of the label that comes with my entire life (not being dramatic or anything but we could heighten this to existence if we wanted to make this sound like an existential crisis). Transgender. A word you've heard? Probably. A word you accept? I don't know but THANK YOU if you do. A word you understand? No, not unless this word has taken your life too.
Okay, I admit I have made this very negative, forced you to acknowledge that the LGBTQ+ community EXISTS (and we're all fabulous) and that mental illness is real and something worth talking about. But I am KNOWN for being able to find the positives in all situations.
I can help people in an entirely new way! I can make dick jokes and know they have a (hilarious) hidden meaning. It means I can get these OVER SEXUALISED lumps of fat removed for a legit reason! It means I can CALL OUT PEOPLE ON FACEBOOK WHO LOVE SPREADING NEWS THAT ISNT THEIRS TO SHARE. I actually really don't care and find it quite funny unless you are someone I once trusted. That's when it hurts. That's when despite dropping in the 'to me? Transgender means discrimination taken to a whole new level, literally deadly when the secret is found out in some cases' in the most unsubtle way possible.
Yet, I do understand. Transgender is something to talk about. Something you can show off. Something you can be ignorant about because it's nothing but expected. Transgender is like a fashion statement to some people. My gender is not to be worn. Take it off please.
What do I want you to do with this information you ask? I ask the minority of you that you treat this as another over dramatised situation. You find out, you gossip, you spread. And then you accept. And leave it alone. I will be subject to abuse enough during my life, please don't think one more person doesn't matter.
And then the rest of you. The ones who have taken this on board, knowing already or not. The ones who have read this and not taken personal offence as you know this wasn't all for you. Hello. I will introduce myself again as Liam, ask you to (and try your best with) use my correct pronouns. He/him. I know this is a very new and possibly weird thing to 'actually be happening'. But I have used this part of me to help educate you and aid you in understanding as much as you can. You can help too.
I am here for you all. Every single one of you. The ones who won't ever call me Liam, the ones who will and will never look back, and all of those in between. I do honestly and truly love you and care for you.
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Festival of the Seven Seas @ Byron Bay Brewery - Byron Bay
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Festival of the Seven Seas is a fundraiser for local conservation groups Plastic Free Byron and Positive Change for Marine Life and will work to raise awareness of the crisis faced by the world's oceans.
The inaugural Festival of the Seven Seas will be held at Byron Bay Brewery on Sunday 20 August and will be an all-day family friendly event. The day will be educational and will feature guest speakers and demonstrations suitable for children of all ages.
Threats like plastic pollution, overfishing, drum lines and the deteriorating health of marine life means that now more than ever our oceans need to be protected for future generations.
• 8am start with beach clean-up
• 11am free BBQ at the Brewery for all those who joined the clean-up
• Fundraising Event 12pm – 10pm
Entry will be by Gold Coin donation. Local community radio station Bay FM will broadcast live from the Brewery from 2-4pm.
"We are delighted to be involved in the inaugural Festival of the Seven Seas. We are committed to supporting Byron's transition to Plastic Free alternatives and are really excited to be a part of an event that draws attention to the urgency of the issue," said Sasha Mainsbridge, spokesperson for Plastic Free Byron.
"Excessive nutrients from agricultural runoff and sewage outflows have contributed to an increasing number of hypoxic dead zones around the world where marine life cannot survive," said Karl Goodsell, Founder & CEO of Positive Change for Marine Life.
"They have doubled in frequency every 10 years since the 1960's and there are now over 400 known dead zones. Dead zones upset the fragile balance of ocean ecosystems, affecting fisheries, tourism and the resilience of our seas."
"We need to change human behaviour and the way that we produce our food in order to reverse the negative impacts that we are collectively having on the ocean before it's too late," Karl added.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT Sculpture Award
A sculpture award will be launched as part of the Festival of the Seven Seas and high schools across the region are invited to get involved. Schools will be invited to make a sculpture out of recycled garbage prior to the event and submit one entry to represent their school. School entries will be exhibited at Byron Bay Brewery on the day. There will be a People's Choice Awards and a post-event exhibition.
The Festival will feature a designated children's entertainment and amusement area. There will be face painting, colouring competitions, educational talks and demonstrations and a loop of marine footage along with rides and other activities just for kids.
• Bands from 12pm through till 10pm
• Designated kid's entertainment and amusement area with rides, face painting, colouring competition, educational talks and demonstrations
• Silent auction featuring six surfboards donated by local pro surfers that have been painted by six local artists
• Marine expert presentations and talks
• High school sculpture award and exhibition
• Byron Bay Council representative from 'Be a Good Sort' will present a workshop on correct waste disposal and ocean clean ups, and what we can do as a community in support of this, with tips and tricks on how to recycle
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In his commitment to the promotion of music, member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Kelechi Nwogu, on Thursday night, hosted two international musicians, Banky W and Davido at his Port Harcourt residence.
Nwogu also assured the international musicians that the Wike Administration will continue to invest in the development of the entertainment industry, pointing out that the State House of Assembly will look into the issue of regulation by the State Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
He assured that whatever misunderstanding that may have arisen from the press statement by the ministry, would be resolved amicably.
Rt Hon Kelechi Nwogu noted that he will continue to support the growth of the entertainment industry in the state.
He said that he will always collaborate with established musicians to build budding musicians in the state.
The State Lawmaker said: "My commitment to building the entertainment industry in the state is total. I will continue to work with established stars to encourage our musicians in the state ".
Rt Hon Kelechi Nwogu is reputed for his investments in the entertainment industry, which stands him out in the state.
The musicians commended him for his love and promotion of music.
They urged him to work towards prevailing on the State Ministry of Culture and Tourism to take steps that will develop the entertainment industry.
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The charming Stork Hotel offers tasteful rooms with a stunning view over Andes Mountains.
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Find information about Nyack College occupational therapist jobs, registering for degree programs, and taking free tests online. Nursing is one of the fastest-growing job areas, and for good reason. As the population ages, medical care will continue to expand. If you study occupational therapy, for example, there are a variety of concentrations that may appeal to you such as home health aide jobs, clinical internships, or vocational rehabilitation. Check with the occupational therapy department for an updated schedule of classes, registration deadlines, and a list of occupational therapist job requirements. Due to advances in health care, there is a growing skill-shortage of occupational therapists, and of qualified medical personnel in general. Please use the form above to request admissions info for Nyack College.
Occupational therapy assistants and aides help patients develop, recover, and are directly involved in providing therapy to patients. Occupational therapy assistants need an associate's degree from an accredited program. There are roughly 200 occupational therapy assistant programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, a branch of the American Occupational Therapy Association. These programs generally require 2 years of full-time study and include instruction in subjects such as psychology, biology, and pediatric health.
Licensure requires the completion of all fieldwork requirements, and passing the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam, in order to use the title Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). The median annual wage for occupational therapy assistants and aides was $54,520 in May 2015. Employment of occupational therapy assistants and aides is projected to grow 40 percent over the next 10 years, a fast-growing field with good opportunities, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Cumming, Hugh S. (Hugh Smith), 1869-1948
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- Organization: University of Virginia. Department of Medicine
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- Organization: United States. Public Health Service
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There are a variety of approaches to project management. Critical chain management (CCPM) puts more emphasis on the resources required to execute tasks, while event chain methodology focuses on managing events that will affect scheduling. Regardless of the method you choose, the Small Business Administration advises listing out specific project objectives, create a working timeline of both materials and personnel, and monitor all required costs as the project proceeds. Project control means keeping on-track, on-time, and under budget.
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Ah.. at last. The Gardening Season begins! Spring officially starts on the 20th, but we have lots to do before then. Here is a list of chores by time of the month. Check out my March articles.
Early March
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- Test saved seeds to see if they will sprout
- You can still prune deciduous trees
- Remove any old fruit and rake leaves, placing in the compost pile unless diseased
- We sprayed with horticultural oil in February, but some insect pests, including aphids & scale, overwinter in leaf litter. If you have a problem with these insects, you may decide to discard leaves raked in the spring.
- Prune junipers and evergreen trees and shrubs (if desired)
- Start seeds for transplanting to your flower and vegetable garden, based on the last frost in your area and the length of time to harvest for vegetables
Mid – late March
- Plant sweet peas seeds outside on March 17th
- Start spring clean-up, cutting down to the ground those perennials that show early growth
- Get your lawn mower ready with a clean up and blade sharpening
- If there is no snow cover, rake and aerate Bluegrass and Tall Fescue lawns
- Buy and plant bare-root roses in late March or early April, storing in a cool location until planting
- Fertilize potted plants that were over-wintered indoors
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