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SOUTH Sydney fans jot these names down in your little black book — Cheyne Whitelaw, Angus Crichton, Cody Walker, Michael Oldfield and Hymel Hunt.
These are the men Rabbitohs coach Michael Maguire has nominated as young guns who have caught his eye during the pre-season.
While some of these names have tasted the NRL before, others are working hard for their opportunity to break into the top grade.
Last season Chris Grevsmuhl, Aaron Gray and John Olive all made their NRL debuts with the Rabbitohs but 2016 is set to usher in a new wave of talent and it starts at the Auckland Nines on February 6.
Of the players on Maguire's list yet to taste NRL is Whitelaw, Crichton and Walker.
Whitelaw, a lock, is an Australian Schoolboy who spent the majority of 2015 playing in the NSW Cup despite still being eligible for NYC.
Crichton is a former schoolboy's rugby star who recently extended his deal with the club until the end of 2018.
The 19-year-old backrower made his Nines debut last year while Walker, a five-eighth, looks set to make his club debut at the Nines and is heavily tipped to follow that appearance up by breaking into the NRL in round one.
"Cody is definitely one looking forward to playing in the Nines," Maguire said.
"It's a great opportunity for the guys who make that team to show what they've got.
"In the prior Nines tournament we had Aaron Gray going through and Angus Crichton we were seeing he was going to be a chance (of playing NRL) in 2015 but unfortunately got injured.
"He's one I'm looking forward to seeing over the next month. He's definitely excelled throughout the pre-season. He has leadership qualities and another one that will bobble up.
"Cheyne Whitelaw played really well in the under 20s — plays a lot of time. He's another player who has excelled throughout the pre-season.
"Someone like Hymel Hunt, who we were fortunate to get from Melbourne, he's showing some really good signs at training.
"Michael Oldfield — he's joined us from overseas (Super League club Catalans Dragons). He's got a lot of speed — that's going to be a massive addition to our edges."
With Luke Keary sidelined due to a suspension he copped during the finals, Walker is expected to partner Adam Reynolds for their round one clash against the Roosters on Sunday March 6.
The 26-year-old is in his final season of a two-year-deal although the club is hopeful of extending his term.
Walker joined the Rabbitohs from the Queensland cup where he claimed 2014 player of the year honours.
With an ability to also play fullback, Maguire believes Walker's support play will prove to be a great asset for the club.
"He's very quick," Maguire said.
"He's got a natural footballing ability. He sees things very quick. Around our attack he's going to add a hell of a lot chiming in with Adam.
"I'm looking forward to seeing his speed off the back of certain plays. His support play is exceptional. He's been working very hard defensively which is the pleasing part.
"The three boys have been working hard together to develop those combinations and moving forward it gives us great depth around that area."


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The Ford Rouge Factory Tour Reimagines Visitor Experience with New Ford F-150, 2015 North American Truck of the Year
(Dearborn, Mich. – Feb. 10, 2015) — The Henry Ford, in its unique partnership with Ford Motor Company, is proud to announce a new experience for visitors at the Ford Rouge Factory Tour. Visitors to the Rouge Complex will get a reimagined view inside the automotive and social innovations taking place at the plant producing Ford's all-new aluminum-based F-150, winner of the 2015 North American Truck of the Year at the North American International Auto Show.
"The revamped tour not only allows visitors to see the finished process at the plant, but it connects them to the incredible level of research and technology that went into the new design of the innovative aluminum-bodied F-150's," said Patricia Mooradian, president of The Henry Ford. "The tour gives our visitors context into the plant's historical past so that they too can envision a better future."
Visitors familiar with the Ford Rouge Factory Tour will have a whole new theatrical experience inside Theater 2, now titled "Manufacturing Innovation." The reimagined theater, designed by BRC Imagination Arts, immerses visitors into the world of actual production – from concept to final testing – through state-of-the-art special effects including 3D projection mapping, laser effects and actual moving robots. Inside the Legacy Theater, audiences will get an updated and in-depth look at the Rouge Plant's beginnings from being Henry Ford's unbridled vision to becoming an unparalleled automotive complex on which the entire process of manufacturing automobiles is achieved.
The factory experience itself has changed with the Rouge plant requiring major updates for aluminum assembly. More than 3,000 construction workers labored just in the plant's stamping and body shops to make necessary changes. Along with a look at the final stages of assembly, the Ford Rouge Factory Tour gives visitors a look inside the environmental sustainability of manufacturing with a look at one of the largest living roofs in the world and an Outdoor Living Lab.
Admission is $13.50 for adult members and $16 for non-members, senior members 62 and up pay $12.25 members and $14.50 non-members, youth ages 3-12 pay $10.25 members and $12.00 non-members, children under two are free. For more information on the Ford Rouge Factory Tour and to see a complete list of non-production dates for the plant visit http://thehenryford.org/visit/ford-rouge-factory-tour.
About The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan is an internationally-recognized cultural destination that brings the past forward by immersing visitors in the stories of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation that helped shape America. A national historic landmark with an unparalleled collection of artifacts from 300 years of American history, The Henry Ford is a force for sparking curiosity and inspiring tomorrow's innovators. More than 1.6 million visitors annually experience its five attractions: Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, The Ford Rouge Factory Tour, The Benson Ford Research Center and The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre. A continually expanding array of content available online provides anytime, anywhere access. The Henry Ford is also home to Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school which educates 485 students a year on the institution's campus. In 2014, The Henry Ford premiered its first-ever national television series, The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation, showcasing present-day change-makers and The Henry Ford's artifacts and unique visitor experiences. Hosted by news correspondent and humorist, Mo Rocca, this weekly half-hour show airs Saturday mornings on CBS. For more information please visit our website thehenryford.org.
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The Office of Cultural Affairs seeks an Operations Research Analyst to join the department's Business Operations team. With an emphasis on planning and operational efficiency, the Analyst is expected to support the Business Operations team in defining goals and requirements to resolve business-related problems and meet organizational strategic goals. The incumbent will coordinate and support many activities that are directly under the purview of the Business Operations Manager and the Director of Cultural Affairs. The Analyst will serve as an internal agent within OCA to support and/or lead a variety of initiatives aimed at operational excellence. Responsibilities will include planning and recommending implementation of new work processes and procedures, assisting with contract administration, resolving audit findings, and devising ways to apply existing resources across the organization. The candidate will work closely with OCA managers from all divisions, as well as staff from other City departments on a daily basis. Intermediate accounting knowledge is also required for assistance with routine financial transactions, as well as analysis of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
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- Oversight of department performance measures and quality management system (work instructions, procedures, and forms)
- Internal and external research of best practices related to arts management in a municipal government setting, and related implementation strategies
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- Assisting with the department's monthly Financial Target Analysis, and other budget monitoring activities
- Managing contract compliance indicators for OCA's partner-managed cultural venues
- Assisting with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions
- Assisting the executive team with other projects as needed
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- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college and three years of full time satisfactory experience in one or more of the following:
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- An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of full time satisfactory experience as described in 2 above; or
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Penalty shots to decide the game. Player strikes the ball and it hits the crossbar goes straight up in the air, drops behind the goalie outside the line and bounces back into the goal, is this a goal or does the forward momentum of the ball being stopped by the crossbar consider the shot to be over
Hi Jim Clearly this is a goal. There is no mention of direction of the ball in a Law 14 and a myth has developed in the game that in some way it is not a goal. Regular visitor to the site will note that this has been asked regularly.Law 14 is quite specific on this and it states ** When a penalty kick is taken during the normal course of play, or time has been extended at half-time or full time to allow a penalty kick to be taken or retaken, a goal is awarded if, before passing between the goalposts and under the crossbar:# the ball touches either or both of the goalposts and/or the crossbar and/or the goalkeeper**Nowhere is forward motion mentioned here. The Laws also state and I quote * Unless otherwise stated, the relevant Laws of the Game and International F.A. Board Decisions apply when kicks from the penalty mark are being taken*. So the same principles apply as in a regular kick except with the obvious exception that a follow up kick is not allowed. To avoid any confusion, and for those who are looking for a simple solution, the momentum of the kick is the crucial point in deciding when a penalty kick has been completed. So no matter how many combinations of goalpost, crossbar, goalkeeper's body parts, ground etc. are involved, if the ball ends up in the goal because of the energy imparted onto it by the kick, a goal must be allowed. To confirm that a former FIFA Q&A had a detailed section on Law 14 scenarios. To quote the relevant one** When is a penalty-kick considered completed in the event of a match being extended at half-time or full-time to allow it to be taken, or in the event of kicks being taken from the penalty-mark to determine the winner of a match? Here one must refer to Law 14 - Penalty-kick, Decision No 6 of the International F.A. Board. The player taking the penalty-kicks the ball which, having rebounded from either goal-post or the cross-bar, rebounds back into play, hits the goalkeeper and passes entirely over the goal-line, between the goal-posts and beneath the cross-bar.Decision: Goal, the penalty-kick (or kicks from the penalty-mark) is over and therefore the extended time also, if applicable. **Now the reason we have this clarification goes back to the World Cup of 1986 in a game between Brazil and France that went to KFTPM.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEYJMq-6iS4&t=5m36sAt 5.36 in the video #16 France - Bruno Bellone takes the penalty and it hits the post and rebounds off the goalkeeper. The referee correctly awards the goal. This did cause a fuss at the time and afterwards by a miffed Brazil yet IFAB ruled that the referee was 100% correct and tidied up the wording to what it is now so that there could be no ambiguity. A British commentary team at the time of John Motson and the late Jimmy Hill did not help the viewing public. The commentator John Motson got it correct saying it was a goal while Jimmy Hill, highly respected in the game and having a good knowledge of the Laws, was less convincing talking about a miss and having to go into the goal directly. Such comments start myths as no one bothers to follow up when the decision is actually confirmed.
The new Laws of the Game make this even clearer: 'The kick is completed when the ball stops moving, goes out of play or the referee stops play for any infringement of the Laws.'
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Flank steak is lean and very flavorful, but not particularly tender. It is best served cut into thin strips.
Spicy Glazed Flank Steak
1 pound flank steak
¼ cup ketchup
½ teaspoon Asian chili sauce
Coat a broiler pan with cooking spray; heat the broiler. Place the steak on the pan under the broiler for 5-6 minutes, until browned. Turn and broil another 4-5 minutes, until lightly browned but undercooked.
Combine the ketchup and Asian sauce, and brush over the steak. Return to the oven, and broil until the glaze is Â?setÂ? and just begins to bubble at the edges, and the steak is cooked to the desired degree of doneness, about 2 minutes.
Let steak rest 5 minutes. Cut across the grain into thin slices. Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional analysis per serving: 180 calories, 24 g protein, 0 g fiber, 7 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 215 mg sodium
Flank Steak Fajitas
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 pound flank steak
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
2 green bell peppers, cut into thin strips
2 minced garlic cloves
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
½ cup bottled salsa
4 flour tortillas
Sprinkle the chili powder, and salt evenly over the entire surface of the flank steak; pat it lightly to adhere the seasoning to the meat.
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large, nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium high. Add the steak, and cook 5-6 minutes per side, to the desired degree of doneness. Remove and let stand.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the skillet; add the peppers, garlic and onion, and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables soften, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in the salsa, and cook another 2-3 minutes, until the onions are very soft and the vegetables are wellcoated in the salsa.
Slice the meat across the grain into thin strips. Heat the tortillas according to package directions. Place ¼ of the meat and vegetables on each tortilla, fold in half and serve. Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional analysis per serving: 387 calories, 29 g protein, 4 g fiber, 14 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 847 mg sodium
Asian-Flavored Flank Steak
½ cup chopped scallions
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon minced ginger
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 pound flank steak
Coat broiler pan with cooking spray.
Combine scallions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey and rice vinegar in a baking dish large enough to hold the flank steak. Whisk until the honey is dissolved. Place the meat in the marinade for 5 minutes; turn, and let it sit another 5 minutes.
Transfer the steak to the broiler pan, and place under the broiler for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through to desired degree of doneness. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes.
While the steak is cooking, pour the marinade into a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Boil for 3-5 minutes (to kill harmful bacteria).
Cut meat across the grain on the diagonal into very thin slices. Drizzle with sauce. Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional analysis per serving: 218 calories, 25 g protein, 0 g fiber, 7 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 730 mg sodium
Tip: If you canÂ?t see the Â?grainÂ? to determine the direction in which to cut, try turning the steak over: it is often more noticeable on one side than the other.


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Stop ministers' interference, Modi urges PMAugust 13th, 2011 - 11:55 pm ICT by IANS
Gandhinagar, Aug 13 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Saturday sought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's intervention to stop "such blatant interference" from union ministers, especially Home Minister P.Chidambaram, which encourages indiscipline among some "delinquent" police officers of Gujarat cadre.
In a letter to the prime minister, Modi said this is the second time that the home minister has intervened in favour of such police officers and is thus encouraging indiscipline.
"Some other senior ministers of the union cabinet have also made similar statements before the media. These statements are strictly against the centre-state relationship protocol and a dangerous threat to the federal set-up of Indian governance," he wrote in the letter, copies of which were released here.
"When the Union Government supports such indisciplined conduct of an All India Service Officer, then it should be a matter of concern for the entire nation. In other words, one is indirectly encouraging the political activities by service officers. Such blatant interference from central government will destroy the very fabric of federal structure," he wrote.
Modi contended that the "series of such incidents during last two years" seemed to indicate "a definite pattern of conspiracy in meddling with Gujarat's affairs".
"Such selective interference is a cause for major concern, as it goes against constitutional principles. Unfortunately, it appears that UPA (United Progressive Alliance) government at the centre is a party to these activities, in one way or other, with a strong hidden agenda to destabilize a progressive and performing state like Gujarat," he said.
Modi made it clear that the central government cannot intervene in the cases that fall under the jurisdiction of the state.
"The police officers are to discipline the society and in discharge of their duties they are supposed to set up high standards. It is surprising that an officer who was absent from duty continuously for 10 months unauthorisedly is being defended by the Union Government. Any misconduct, dereliction of duty and recalcitrant behaviour of the officers cannot be tolerated, failing which it will lead to anarchy in government," he added.
The letter came in wake of a statement by Chidambaram Friday that the central government had the right to "look into" the cases of two Indian Police Service (IPS) officers who are facing disciplinary action from the Modi government.
The Gujarat government recently suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Sanjiv Bhatt, who had filed a public interest litigation in the apex court court against Modi over the post-Godhra riots in 2002.
Rahul Sharma, another DIG, was issued a show cause notice for providing some telephone call records against Modi to the special investigation team (SIT) probing the riots of 2002.


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Aug 28, 2011 10:34 AM CST
|I want to add some tulips to the gardens but don't know which ones to get. I helped my friend plant 500 in her gardens a few years ago. She had purchased the big bags from WalMart and Lowes; they were absolutely beautiful the following spring but did not return. I would like to plant ones that will return for many years but have no idea what to look for or where to find them.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I don't want to spend a ton of money for only one season of blooms.
Aug 29, 2011 6:49 AM CST
|My favorites for reliable return are the species. There are several forms of T.clusiana, and they're the showiest species I've grown. Brent&Becky's Bulbs and John Scheepers (VanEngelen) offer a good assortment of species, and Touch of Nature offers a few varieties (at excellent prices).
Of the hybrids, the Darwin Hybrids are about the best for perennializing.
Even among those that are better about returning from year to year, they perform best in a location where they can dry out during the summer. They resent moisture during their dormant time.
"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi
Aug 29, 2011 10:53 AM CST
|Thank you so much, that get me started in the right direction!
Aug 31, 2011 9:04 AM CST
|I've read (and practice) that planting tulips very deep (8") will boost their potential perennialization. I do this especially with Darwins and have had some varieties successfully return for several years.
Nothing that's been done can ever be changed.
Oct 11, 2011 6:50 PM CST
|Kaufmanii and Greggii tulips are often good perennializers also. I've had good luck with T. humilis varieties like Little Beauty returning and even multiplying well, especially if they get "baked" (warm & dry, not next to a soaker hose, and good drainage is a must) in the summer.
I'm learning to dance in the rain. Thank you, Sally & Chris & Sharon.
Oct 11, 2011 11:07 PM CST
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|Ditto regarding Critters comments on Little Beauty Kaufmanii. LB has increased like crazy for me. Sounds like I'll have to relocate several different species next spring though as I moved them to an area that I water a lot in the summer. Thanks for the life (lives) saving tip Critter.
Oct 12, 2011 8:47 AM CST
|I think bulbs in general like to be dry during their dormant period. I do have bulbs in beds that I irrigate with soaker hoses... I just put them along the edge of the bed or 2-3 feet away from the nearest soaker. The place where LB's have done best for me is in the bed along my side pathway... the bed gets irrigation, but there's really good drainage by the path due to its gravel underlayment, and I think they like the extra heat that the pavers soak up also.
I'm learning to dance in the rain. Thank you, Sally & Chris & Sharon.
Oct 14, 2011 6:14 AM CST
|Daffodils are one of the most reliable bulbs, as they are not eaten by critters. Tulips, however are considered tasty "dinner" by most critters, so even reliable varieties are prone to end up on their dinnerplate.
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Jan 31, 2012 1:38 PM CST
|I have 4 or 5 packs of tulips, 12 to a pk free for shipping. They are posted on FB just scroll down until you see post:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bayou-Blooms-Tropical-Plant-Nursery/117103678306003
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Feb 12, 2012 3:51 PM CST
|That is were I Buy all my bulbs, Brent&Becky's Bulbs and John Scheepers (VanEngelen). Both have a really great selection and I get good bulbs. This past fall, I only put in about 75 tulips but the year before about 500. I hope the older ones show up and still look good too. Around here the tulips are really stunning the year after planting, okay the year afer and poor the third year and need new bulbs after that. I put my tulips deeper this time so hope that they might come back better, we will see. I like Darwin tulips but try other types also.
Name: Laura Lee
Gilmer, TX
Hot and humid zone 8b in East Texas
Mar 11, 2012 11:55 AM CST
|I see that this is an older thread but I will reply anyway.
I planted 'Blue Diamond' tulips 5 years ago in my yard in East Texas, in addition to many many other tulips. Of the several cultivars planted, the Blue Diamonds are the only ones that have returned year after year. This will be the fourth year they have come back.
Mar 11, 2012 12:12 PM CST
|Brent and Beckies has their bulbs up already for 2012. Order before July (I always do) and get the early ordering discount.
Name: Brian
Ontario Canada (Zone 5b)
Mar 11, 2012 12:56 PM CST
|I've found the species most reliable for returning. I have had many of the hybrids return but often they take a year or two to recover. I planted several varieties over a three or four year period and now I have a different show every year as some bloom and some rest. Dry summers and excellent drainage increase the chances of return as well.
Mar 11, 2012 1:05 PM CST
|Are the species the ones with the short stems? I like my tulips to have long stems. Not that they need to be really long, just what I think of as tulips looking.
The return I have this year on the darwins is very good. Looks like all of them. But maybe half only on the early tulips, if that. And some other fancy kinds I got did not come up at all.
Name: Brian
Ontario Canada (Zone 5b)
Mar 11, 2012 1:34 PM CST
|Most species are shorter but some are tall. Tulipa sprengeri is tall as well as very late.
Mar 11, 2012 1:45 PM CST
|Thanks. I did just look at the species tulip section at Scheepers but they are not for me. Well, except for TANGERINE BEAUTY. I do like the looks of that one but it is too short and blooms too late for me.
Name: Brian
Ontario Canada (Zone 5b)
Mar 12, 2012 9:46 AM CST
|Here's an example of how well species tulips naturalize.
Mar 12, 2012 11:13 AM CST
|Very cool.
Nothing that's been done can ever be changed.
Mar 12, 2012 12:00 PM CST
|That does look very pretty.
Mar 12, 2012 5:22 PM CST
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|Great shot Brian
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What is your opinion on mobile technology as it relates to society and culture?
That's a great question. Mobile technology, and tech broadly, has its good and bad sides. From a personal perspective, working from the development and programming end of it, I love the intellectual satisfaction of working with algorithms and design patterns. I like being creative and appreciate the interconnectedness that technology brings to us. On the other hand, this connectivity is on a very superficial level and should not replace real socialization and community. We are seeing more and more anti-social people who lack basic communication skills, which may be influenced by certain types of technology, including mobile devices. It is fulfilling a human need in an illusory way.
One of the appealing aspects of mobile tech, besides being able to make a good living in the face of a poor (and often politically charged) academic job market, is how mobile is used to help people gain access to basic education, for instance, apps employed in Africa to alleviate illiteracy and support teacher training. While I don't personally enjoy reading a lot of digital material– especially on a small screen– (I prefer traditional books), I can see the benefits that technology brings to people, who do not have library or bookstore access (traditional or online).
Unfortunately, the market is flooded with games and apps, some of which are a waste of time and brains cells, serving only to make consumers dumber, more distracted, and less able to communicate with others in the real world. I suppose the sole purpose of the creation of such material is to generate income for the developer or business owner. However, there are applications and technological innovations that bring concrete services to people and fill societal needs. My involvement, as a programmer and developer, in the world of software, is guided by the vision of using technology to benefit society. Mobile is already here (one billion Android devices now), and not going anywhere, so we might as well struggle to make it something positive for humanity and not a negative force. I am a Citizen Engineer, and a book bearing that name (Douglas, Papadopoulas, Boutelle 2010) discusses our responsibility:
"Being an engineer today means being far more than an engineer. You need to consider not only the design requirements of your projects but the full impact of your work– from an ecological perspective, an intellectual property perspective, a business perspective, and a sociological perspective, And you must coordinate your efforts with many other engineers, sometimes hundreds of them. In short, we've entered an age that demands socially responsible engineering on a whole new scale: The era of the Citizen Engineer."
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Stacks & Steeples – Original Music Series
Join us for this live music series on Sundays, February 11- March 11. Each week two bands/musicians will perform their original music in the Auditorium at the Central Library.
Doors open at Noon. FREE admission.
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Distributors of artificial lawns market them to consumers who seek the look and feel of real grass, yet don't want to mow or irrigate their yards. When properly installed, the artificial lawn permanently affixes to the ground. Installers use anchors and sand to secure the artificial grass. Artificial lawns are not completely maintenance free, as they will need periodic care, such as adding more sand.
Preparing the Area
Properly anchoring the lawn begins by preparing the area. This involves removing any existing grass or foliage, leveling the area and taking the level down based on the thickness of the turf used. Some installers create a border around the area for the grass or butt the turf up to a concrete slab or swimming pool. The finished area needs to be lower than the surrounding ground to compensate for the height of the rock and turf added during installation.
Adding Crushed Rock
After adding crushed rock to the area, the installer spreads the rock out evenly and compresses the crushed rock by running a roller over the area and sprinkling the crushed rock with water. The finish product is level, firmly compressed and hard. Over the rock layer, the installer sets the first piece of turf, already cut to fit the area. The installer adds additional sections of turf after securing the first.
Pins or Nails
The installer secures the perimeter of the first section to the ground by driving U-shaped joint pins, landscape staples, spikes or galvanized nails into the turf. In essence, the installer nails the perimeter of the turf to the ground. The installer also nails a strip of joint tape under the edge of the first section, at the site of the eventual seam, where two pieces of the turf connect. After nailing the turf to the ground, the installer coats the tape with an adhesive, which affixes to the underside edge of the turf's seam. Before moving to the final steps, the installer manually adjusts the turf, smoothing out any creases.
Adding Dry Silica Sand
After nailing down the turf and trimming the edges, the installer sweeps the turf, brushing the blades of grass upward. The final step involves spreading a liberal amount of dry silica sand over the entire surface of the turf, and then sweeping the area with a broom. The sand works its way into the blades of the turf, helping to secure the artificial lawn to the ground.


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General Scaparrotti, Commander of U.S. European Command, Statement to the Press:
It's great to be here in beautiful Lake Bled. I thank you for the chance today to discuss the relationships we enjoy among U.S. European Command, our NATO Allies and Partners, and especially our Slovenian hosts. I greatly appreciate the contributions of your country and your military.
I know that our many service members of whom you've hosted in the past appreciate the chance to train here, especially in the recent Exercise Immediate Response, during which our forces came together to train at a battalion level earlier this month. I thank you General Andrej Osterman.
Thank you for the warm welcome this week and for co-hosting this conference; and thanks to the eight Central European nations who participated, as well. It's always important when we get our chiefs of defense from these nations together.
We've had a honest and dynamic discussion regarding the issues and challenges we face here in Europe. And during the conference we discussed ways to strengthen the alliance: improving freedom of movement of our military forces in Europe; Russian aggression and malign influence; and countering transnational threats, particularly the migrant crisis, which is greatly impacted many of the countries represented in this conference, and in particular Slovenia as well. As a group we've improved our understanding of each other's issues, collectively and individually. We exchanged views on the future outlook of regional cooperation.
And we discussed the value of the State Partnership Program, and all of its participants, as well as highlighted the value of a strong and professional enlisted corps and non-commissioned officer corps, which is a significant interest to me—this is one area that I feel we can leverage to improve the interoperability and readiness of the alliance.
There is no more important time than now for us to come together, and I reemphasize my charge for the continued dialogue of all the nations represented here today.
Finally, I'd like to again express my gratitude to you, General Osterman, Andrej, and your staff, for hosting us. It was an excellent conference and the support couldn't be better.
Please know that U.S. European Command is committed to strengthening the bonds between the United States and Slovenia, and that we remain fully committed to the collective defense of our NATO Allies.
Again, I thank you for giving us this opportunity today; and I'm prepared for your questions.
Question: You mentioned Russian aggression, I would like to ask you what kind of proof do you have the Russians are giving weapons to the separatists in Ukraine and what is the final goal of NATO involvement in Ukrainian war or crisis?
Well first of all, we know that the separatists are actually a combined Russian-Separatist force. They provide weapons, training and advisors in Eastern Ukraine and we must remember that this is a violation of international law as well as the annexation of Crimea. As a goal, I think that our nation and those working on this have been very clear that Russia must end its occupation of Eastern Ukraine and must end it's annexation of Crimea. We call on Russia to meet their commitments of the Minsk agreement to withdraw their forces, and to support the unfettered ability of the OSCE monitoring teams to do their job within Ukraine as well.
Question: What will be the final result in Ukraine?
The final result remains to be seen. It'll be, I think largely up to Russia and how much they support this, but obviously we support the sovereignty of Ukraine and it should be meeting the Minsk agreements as it was established originally; and again we call on Russia to help us see, or realize those goals.
Question: General with your vast military experience, five years ago could you have predicted such a shift in geopolitics and renewal of the old tensions and threat environment?
I'd say this, I think if you look at how most of our leadership has looked into the future; that's one of the things that we almost always get wrong. It's very hard to be accurate in that prediction. So I would tell you that it's not unusual throughout history that we haven't been exactly right or prepared for what occurs. But if you look at the shift that has occurred in Europe over the last few years it's significant and we have to have, in the military perspective, a different mindset because of that shift; we have to look at a different posture of our forces; we have to ensure we have a different readiness of our force, for responsiveness, and we need also the support of the different countries both from a political and from an administrative position in order to help our military deter Russia and deal with the other threats, the challenges that Europe experiences today - in particular the radical threat being terrorists as well as this refugee challenge that we have. So, significant change and it requires us also to change our military posture to deal with those problems.
Question: Are the allies prepared for a totally different geostrategic challenges, and by allies I mainly think about Slovenia. Is our military in shape with which we can face contemporary threats?
First I would tell you Slovenia has a fine military that's contributed to the shift that I'm talking about. That's contributed to the things that we're doing as an Alliance and as partners to counter the threats. They have contributed, although a small country, they have contributed to our efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq, the counter ISIL activities that we've undertaken, as well as in Kosovo and our K4 force there is very important to us as well. So, I applaud Slovenia for that. In terms of a general outlook for the Alliance and the nations in Europe, we're all in the center of this shift. I think that we've all responded well. Warsaw was a significant summit where we, after two years, we made a statement of solidarity about the defense of Europe; and laid down new force requirements to ensure that we can deter Russia and meet the threats that we see here in Europe. So, are we where we need to be? No. But we are on the path and we'll have to stay focused and continue to work to get to where we need to be to ensure the defense of Europe.


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Being only one and two goals down, IFK Kristianstad and SonderjyskE both have a great chance to advance for the EHF Cup Qualification Round 3 ahead of their home matches against RK Maribor Branik and Eskilstuna Guif, when 40 teams try to follow HC Kaustik Volgograd and Elverum Handbold to the next round.
While Russian HC Kaustik Volgograd and Norwegian Elverum have already qualified for the last qualification round before the Group Phase, 40 remaining teams are battling this weekend for 20 tickets for the next round, and some of the encounters may be expected to be thrillers.
One of the close ties is between RK Maribor Branik who were in the group phase two years ago, and IFK Kristianstad who were there last season.
Only one goal separate the two teams before their meeting in the Kristianstad Arena Friday evening.
Maribor won the first leg at home in Slovenia 26:25, and the narrow defeat gives a certain optimism in the Swedish club.
"There are still 60 tough minutes left, but our starting point is good, providing we can make another good performance," Kristianstad coach Ola Lindgren told his club's website.
Another Swedish team may have more trouble reaching the third round. Eskilstuna Guif are only taking a 29:27 lead with them to Denmark for the second leg against European debutants SonderjyskE.
Therefore, some kind of a drama may be expected in the always hectic atmosphere in Skansen in Sønderborg Saturday afternoon.
SonderjyskE are not the only European debutants who have made it to Round 2. MT Melsungen, who will face Toulouse on Sunday evening, are also new to European handball. Bundesliga team won the first match at home 34:27, and their French adversaries are therefore looking at some kind of a challenge before the return match.
Earlier this autumn, Junior Fasano failed to qualify for the VELUX EHF Champions League, and now the Italian champions also risk to be sent out of the EHF Cup after the second round.
Before going to Romania for the second leg against HC Potaissa Turda, Junior Fasano find themselves being down 28:27 after the home match.
Three ties are going to be decided as double headers this weekend.
In Romanian Bacau, Stiinta Municipal Dedeman Bacau will be hosting both matches against OCI-LIONS from the Netherlands.
In Croatian Nasice, RK Nexe are ready for two matches against KH BESA Famiglia from Kosovo, and finally, Handball Esch and Grundfos Tatabanya KC meet in Luxembourg.
Find the overview of all Men's EHF Cup Qualification Round 2 matches here


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|Fig 1: 2001 Space Odyssey Poster
The film "2001 A Space Odyssey" is a extremely abstract film with little in the way of a solid storyline. Directed by Stanley Kubrick and Arthur Clarke, the author whose book the film was adapted from, the film takes a profound approach in its debating of philosophical ideas and arguments, the first of these being the birth of humanity. The birth of humanity is torn between religious and scientific origins, both having valid points and affirming their own theories but it is obvious from the beginning of the film that Kubrick opted for the scientific theory, this being Darwin's theory of evolution, and takes the audience on a journey through the first part of the film as he explores and portrays the moment our ancestors took tools into their hands and used them for violence. "Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey is one of the greatest films of all time and it is the director's most profound and confounding exploration of humanity's relationship to technology, violence, sexuality and social structures." (Caldwell 2011) This statement by Caldwell highlights the way in which Kubrick ties the core or, as he portrays, primal aspects of humanity into our advancement from ape-like creatures into something more sophisticated. In the scene mentioned before,he creates a moment where both primal aggression and human ingenuity are combined into our species first steps in technological development. The beauty of this scene is awe inspiring as Kubrick's imagination captures the emotion and brutality of the scene perfectly, when on ape strikes another and kills it can be interpreted as the destruction of the primal self, the door way to the future opened by a single act of both intelligence and violence.
Fig 2: Ape monolith scene
That moment in 2001:A Space Odyssey was marked by the appearance of a black monolith, an imposing and frightening looking slab that acts as a prompt for the advancement of man or simply as a marker for the moment of that advancement. The film then skips millions of years ahead to a time where humanity has mastered space travel, with shuttles taking people from earth to the moon like aeroplanes of the modern day ferry people around the world. This brief look at humanities advancements serve only to excite the audience at the prospect such wonders, with Kubrick's sets and special effects making the scene incredibly believable to even a modern audience. It appears that man has mastered the space travel, conquering that have been above our heads and beyond our reach for a millennium. This is played down though by the dicovery of an artefact buried on the moon, the audience is kept i suspense about just what the object is until they are actually shown it and it is in this special but horrifying moment that the audience lays eyes on the familiar shape of a black monolith. "The plot is not so much of structure but rather of events or moments in time that are united by the appearance of a large black monolith." (Haflidason 2001) This quotation perfectly represents the audience's realisation, as well as the now outlandish thought to which Kubrick provides a completely creative but insane scenario for because if the monoliths really do mark the advancements of humanity, where is there to go beyond the stars?
Fig 3: Final monolith scene
Kubrick's answer to this question comes with the overwhelming special effects and a bright white room. A mission to Jupiter is launched and with several men in cryogenic pods and a super computer by the name of HAL 9000 to investigate an anomaly, but with an error from the super computer the entire voyage becomes litter with the deaths of the crew members as the computer goes about systematically killing them off, setting the standard for evil super computers in all forms of fiction (an example of this would be GLaDOS). "The final sequence of 2001 is speculation through imagination, positing a new Xanadu, a world of wonders where time and space no longer exist, just as the rest of the film speculates on various levels, exploring the new vistas opened up by the encroaching space era" ( The Observer 1968) The remaining crew member is transported to Kubricks answer, where time and space is irrelevant and everything is neither past, present or future. This "new Xanadu" is the accumilation of everything and is both a profound philosophical answer to the questions that desperately what answering, for both past and present audiences.
List of Illustrations:
Fig 1: 2001: A Space Odyssey poster (1968) At: http://inktank.fi/17-little-know-facts-about-2001-a-space-odyssey/
Fig 2: Ape monolith scene from 2001: A Space Odyssey
Directed by Stanley Kubrick, At: http://onlyhdwallpapers.com/space/movies-2001-a-space-odyssey-desktop-hd-wallpaper-240678/
Fig 3: Final monolith scene from 2001: A Space Odyssey
Directed by Stanley Kubrick, At: http://www.collativelearning.com/PICS%20FOR%20WEBSITE/stills%202/2001_a_space_odyssey_movie_image__3_.jpg
Caldwell, Thomas (2011) http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1000085-2001_a_space_odyssey/ (Online Review) Accessed 21/10/13
Haflidason, Almar (2001) http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/2000/09/18/2001_review.shtml (Online Review) Accessed 21/10/13
The Observer Newspaper (1968) http://www.theguardian.com/film/2010/oct/21/space-odyssey-review-science-fiction (Archived Newspaper Review) Accessed 21/10/13


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We got orders yesterday! We are officially going to Japan sometime in July. I say "we", because the baby and I also get to go. Yay! It's nice to finally have some definite answers for people and to be able to plan. It's weird that I'm more relieved to know what's going on than relieved to be able to go with Luke over there. Maybe I've been so distracted by the coming of a baby that I haven't thought much about having to stay in the U.S. by myself with a newborn. Or maybe God gave me peace in whatever decision was made. In any case, I'm just glad to have some dates and definites.
Luke will be finished with his training here in Jacksonville at the end of May. He will detach from the squadron here and head to SERE (Survive, Evade, Resist, and Escape) school in Maine for 2 weeks (June 6-17). Meanwhile, we're not sure the details of when they will be moving our stuff or whether they will pay for his flight back to Jacksonville (They may only pay for a flight to Japan from there.). He then has until the end of July to report to his squadron in Japan (HSL-51). We haven't officially gotten leave approved, but we're hoping they give us 30 days. Then begins our farewell tour (or Tour de Bebe', as Luke has named it). We're wanting to see as many of our friends and family as we can before we take the big flight out to Tokyo. It'll be interesting to see how it all plays out with the inflating gas prices and the new experience of traveling with a new baby, but it should be fun.
And no, we still have not had the baby.... :( I have been scheduled for an induction on May 3rd, so we will have Baby Scripture no later than Tuesday.