With just a few days remaining to take part in National Geographic’s Travel Photographer of the Year, contest organizers have released a number of their favorite snapshots in the Nature category. Together with the Center East Tree Frog, it is one in all solely 5 animals in Israel from the order Anura. Macaws are medium-sized birds but have large wings that entice a lot of attention when they’re unfold. These are just a number of the superb animals that we’d by no means see it again until something is completed.
Copepods are the rice of the sea – tiny shrimp-like animals at the base of the ocean food chain. The checklist of most stunning animals consists the unimaginable, tropical and most beautiful animals that roam on the planet. Crabeater seals are some of the most numerous animals found within the Antarctic with a inhabitants of over 15 million individuals.
Not only are the gorgeous and sleek, however they also have good temperaments and distinctive options that make it extremely distinctive to the attention. The story about the ugly duckling that turned a stupendous swan is just not solely true, neither is it fully false.
A rare sight to see; not, maybe, as a result of rarity of these ocean gems, however the rarity at which we enter their world. There are additionally sighting of this beautiful creature in the densely forested areas of southern China, Myanmar, Assam and Nepal.
Open Road Films will release “Machete Kills,” Robert Rodriguez's sequel to his bloody 2010 hit, on Sept. 13, the independent distributor announced on Tuesday.
The film, which returns Danny Trejo as the eponymous hero and former Federale. This time around, the president of the United States recruits Machete to take down a revolutionary and an arms dealer hellbent on global destruction.
Michelle Rodriguez and Jessica Alba will be reprising their roles, while Sofia Vergara, Amber Heard, Lady Gaga, Charlie Sheen and others have joined the cast.
The film, the second in a planned trilogy, opens a week after another action-heavy spectacle - "Riddick," the latest in the Vin Diesel-led franchise.
The first "Machete" grossed $44 million worldwide on a $10 million budget, giving Rodriguez free rein to indulge in more of these comically graphic films.
On May 30, 2010, John passed peacefully away with family at his side. John was born March 31, 1921, in Castor, Alberta. He had 12 brothers and sisters. John moved to Nanaimo in 1948, after the war. He had served for Canada in the 3rd Division in the invasion of Normandy. He met Therese in 1949, at a dance at Pleasant ValleyHall; they loved to dance. They fell in love immediately and married on June 17, 1950.
John worked for the Department of Highways on the grader for 37 years. He loved his grader and enjoyed giving kids rides. John retired and he and Therese spent many happy years as snowbirds in Arizona. They spent summers as campground hosts at Rathtrevor and Sprout Lake.
The family would like to thank the ER staff and 4th floor staff for the care and kindness John and family received.
There will be a celebration of John’s life on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at St. Peter’s Church at 1:00p.m., graveside immediately after. A reception to follow at 256 Legion on East Wellington Rd. Everyone welcome. No flowers by request. Donations can be made, in John’s memory, to the Canadian Diabetes Society.
(Nanowerk News) Israel NewTech is launching an exciting new tool to showcase Israeli companies’ projects in the cleantech arena throughout the world – the CleanTech Map. This Facebook application allows visitors to view Israeli cleantech projects and installations anywhere in the world. Visitors simply go into the map, and search by either category and subcategory (for example – water- desalination) or by browsing the map. Visitors may then read about each project, view photos or clips, and contact the company.
Some of Israel’s largest companies, along with innovative start-ups already have projects on the map, including: Amiad, Tahal, Chromagen, Diffusaire, Emefcy, Solaris Energy, Power Sines, Mapal, and Takadu. The projects span the world from Australia, India, Nepal, Mongolia in the East, to the U.S. Brazil, Mexico, Equador in the Americas, as well as Europe and of course Israel.
Executive Summary | Tsunami Warning and Preparedness: An Assessment of the U.S. Tsunami Program and the Nation's Preparedness Efforts | The National Academies Press
Many coastal areas of the United States are at risk from tsunamis. Since 1800, tsunamis have taken lives in Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, California, and Oregon. Tsunamis happen rarely enough to allow a false sense of security, but when they do occur there may be just minutes or hours for people to reach a safer location.
The catastrophic 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean provided the impetus for legislation to expand U.S. tsunami warning capabilities (P.L. 109-13). This was followed by the Tsunami Warning and Education Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-424), which asked the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program (NTHMP) to strengthen the nation’s existing tsunami detection, warning, education, and preparedness efforts. In the 2006 law, Congress requested the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to review progress toward the nation’s ability to detect and forecast tsunamis. The NAS expanded the study’s scope to include assessment of the nation’s ability to reduce tsunami losses by educating and preparing the American public.
In this report, the study committee finds that the nation has made progress in several areas since 2004. At the federal level, NOAA has improved the ability to detect and forecast tsunamis by expanding the sensor network (specifically the Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis, or DART, buoys). Other federal and state activities to increase tsunami safety include: improvements to tsunami hazard and evacuation maps for many coastal communities; vulnerability assessments of some coastal populations in several states; and new efforts to increase public awareness of the hazard and how to respond.
Despite these advances, many coastal communities in the United States still face challenges in responding to a tsunami that arrives in less than an hour after the triggering event. If the source were so close to shore that only minutes were available before the tsunami reached the coast, the public would need to recognize natural cues—mainly, ground shaking from the tsunami-triggering earthquake—and know to evacuate even without official warnings. If the nearby source earthquake is weak, or if the tsunami takes more than an hour or two to reach a coast, technological tsunami detection and forecasting could give advance warning for evacuation of coastal areas but seamless coordination between the two Tsunami Warning Centers and clear communications to local officials and the public would be required for a timely and effective response.
The current organizational structure of the two Tsunami Warning Centers has not been optimized for coordinated, clear communication of tsunami warnings. The two centers have different areas of responsibilities; are managed by different regional offices; use different technology; have separate support and organizational cultures; and do not provide functional redundancy. As a result, the public could receive conflicting warning messages from the two centers. In addition, the content of the warning messages is inconsistent with social science
findings on the composition and delivery of effective warning messages, especially with regard to the importance of delivering a consistent and clear message when there are multiple information sources. A range of remedies is discussed in the report, from harmonizing message content to changing the organizational structure, such as merging the centers.
Previous reports have called for a national tsunami risk assessment to allocate funding based on the number of people, their vulnerability, or economic assets at risk. The committee endorses this concept and finds that progress is slow toward the completion of such an assessment and is limited by several factors:
differences in inundation modeling approaches and choice of source parameters for the same event between states; and
lack of vulnerability assessments that inventory the number, type, awareness, levels of preparedness, and evacuation potential of populations in tsunami-prone areas.
This report recommends stronger NOAA and NTHMP leadership in assessing tsunami sources, developing national guidelines and metrics for creating consistent evacuation maps, identifying vulnerable populations, and inventorying and evaluating education and preparedness efforts. Also, it is important to design effective interagency exercises, use professional emergency-management standards to prepare communities, and prioritize funding based on tsunami risk.
In addition, the report describes areas of research and development that would improve tsunami education, preparation, and detection:
inundation and forecast models that include an open validation and accreditation process, as well as post-event data validation;
Regular, independent scientific review of the various elements of the tsunami program would be valuable in identifying and addressing research needs and in ensuring the effective implementation of new technologies and protocols.
Minimizing future losses to the nation from tsunamis requires persistent progress across the broad spectrum of efforts the report reviews: risk assessment, public education, government coordination, detection and forecasting, and warning-center operations. Sustained efforts in all these areas will be needed for communities to prepare for an event that may occur years to decades in the future, but only affords minutes or hours for people to respond.
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Some in Southwest Florida, where the Buckeyes have a strong presence, wondered where the investigation into Meyer will lead.
Urban Meyer's Southwest Florida ties react to Ohio State investigation, including NFL player Some in Southwest Florida, where the Buckeyes have a strong presence, wondered where the investigation into Meyer will lead. Check out this story on naplesnews.com: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/sports/college/2018/08/02/urban-meyers-southwest-florida-connections-react-him-leave/890077002/
Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer has had some connections over the years to Southwest Florida. Wochit
A day after Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer was placed on paid administrative leave by the school amid allegations he was aware of multiple instances of domestic abuse committed by a former assistant, some in Southwest Florida, where the Buckeyes have one of their largest alumni groups in the country, wondered Thursday where this will lead as speculation swirled that Meyer will be fired after an investigation by the school.
Jeff Heuerman, a Naples native who plays tight end for the Denver Broncos, rushed to his college coach's defense on Thursday afternoon.
"Outsiders don't know that there aren't many other people with a bigger heart than Coach Meyer," Heuerman, a Barron Collier alum was taken in the third round of the 2015 NFL draft after playing for Meyer, wrote in a text. "There is not a better role model or leader for young men. He and Shelley have raised an amazing family and have positively impacted and helped thousands of people's lives. I have witnessed them bring that dedication and integrity to Ohio State day in and day out.
"I told him last night I stand behind him 100 percent and I'm confident everything will be told soon."
Urban Meyer sits in the stands while attending his daughter Gigi's volleyball game against Florida Atlantic on Saturday night. Jack Hardman/The News-Press, Jack Hardman/The News-Press
Urban Meyer awaits his chance to speak Sunday at FGCU's fundraising dinner. AMANDA INSCORE/THE NEWS-PRESS Urban Meyer listens to FGCU President Wilson Bradshaw speak at the Night at the Nest fundraising dinner on Sunday, December 4, 2011, at Alico Arena. Amanda Inscore/news-press.com AMANDA INSCORE/THE NEWS-PRESS
Urban Meyer mingles with FGCU fans at the Night at the Nest fundraising dinner on Sunday, December 4, 2011, at Alico Arena. AMANDA INSCORE/THE NEWS-PRESS
Urban Meyer gives his daughter Gigi a kiss as she is honored during a special senior day celebration before FGCU's game against Florida Atlantic on Saturday night. Jack Hardman/The News-Press, Jack Hardman/The News-Press
Urban Meyer attends his daughter Gigi's special senior day celebration before FGCU's game against Florida Atlantic on Saturday night. Jack Hardman/news-press.com
Urban Meyer gives his daughter Gigi a kiss as she is honored during a special senior day celebration before FGCU's game against Florida Atlantic on Saturday night. Jack Hardman/news-press.com
Lindsay Terry/The News-Press-----Former UF football coach Urban Meyer snaps photos with his iPad during his FGCU Eagles daughter Gigi's volleyball game against USF Wednesday 10-12-11 at Alico Arena in Estero. Lindsay Terry/The News-Press
The Meyers watch Gigi Meyer, a FGCU volleyball player during a match, in 2014 against Florida Atlantic at Alico Arena. From left to right Shelley Meyer (Gigi's mother) Nate (Gigi's brother) and Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer (Gigi's father). Marc Beaudin/USA Today Network-Florida
Florida Gators head coach Urban Meyer speaks to his fans during the Southwest Florida Gator Club event Wednesday 5-20-09 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Estero. Lindsay Terry/USA Today Network-Florida
Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer, left, applauds his daughter, FGCU's Gigi Meyer, an Eagles volleyball player, during Senior Night in 2014 at Alico Arena in Fort Myers. Marc Beaudin/Special to USA Today Network-Florida
Former University of Florida head football coach Urban Meyer teases his daughter, Gigi Meyer, in between sets during the Florida Gulf Coast University volleyball match against the University of South Florida in 2011 at Alico Arena in Fort Myers. David Albers/USA Today Network-Florida
Florida Gators head coach Urban Meyer signs a football for fan Carey Soud, 52, of LaBelle, during the Southwest Florida Gator Club event in 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bonita Springs. Lindsay Terry/USA Today Network-Florida
Former University of Florida head football coach Urban Meyer hugs his daughter, Gigi Meyer, after the Florida Gulf Coast University volleyball match against the University of South Florida in 2011 in Fort Myers. David Albers/USA Today Network-Florida
"Well, we're in Canada fishing," said Jack Lamano, president of the Ohio State Alumni Club of Southwest Florida and a 1991 graduate who moved south in 1991. "I did hear about it and we're disappointed. We're just waiting to find out the details, which we'll learn as the days progress."
"I guess my thought is that I think they need to do what's best for the university, and at this point the school and the football program are stronger than any one coach," Babcock said. "The school has to do what is best for the university and the rest of it will fall where it may."
Last week, Meyer denied during Big Ten Media Days that he knew now-fired Ohio State receivers coach Zach Smith had been accused by his then-wife, Courtney Smith, of domestic abuse in 2015. Meyer admitted he knew about Smith being arrested for felony assault against his ex-wife in 2009 when she was pregnant and they were at Florida.
Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer, left, applauds his daughter, FGCU's Gigi Meyer, an Eagles volleyball player, during Senior Night in 2014 at Alico Arena in Fort Myers. (Photo: Marc Beaudin/Special to USA Today Network-Florida)
But longtime football reporter Brett McMurphy on Wednesday tweeted that he had obtained text messages, an interview with Courtney Smith and "other information I have learned" illustrating, McMurphy tweeted, that "Ohio State coach Urban Meyer knew in 2015 of domestic abuse allegations against a member of his coaching staff despite his denial last week." In a Facebook post, McMurphy said Smith's ex-wife had supplied him with text messages with Meyer's wife, Shelley, and that Courtney Smith told him, "All (the coaches') wives knew."
In a statement released by Ohio State on Wednesday, Meyer said: "(OSU athletic director) Gene (Smith) and I agree that being on leave during this inquiry will facilitate its completion. This allows the team to conduct training camp with minimal distraction. I eagerly look forward to the resolution of this matter."
Charles Kerwood III, the president of the Ohio State Alumni Club of Naples replied to an email seeking comment: "On behalf of the Ohio State Alumni Club of Naples, I would like to say that we understand the University is currently investigating the situation. We have no additional comments, and simply hope for a positive resolution."
Meyer, 54, has been a head coach since 1985 and has a record of 177-31, including 11-3 in bowl games. He led Florida to national titles in 2006 and 2008, and Ohio State won it all under him in 2014. The Buckeyes went 12-2 last season, including a Cotton Bowl win, and finished fifth in the final Associated Press Top 25 Poll.
The youngest daughter of Urban and Shelley Meyer, Gigi played volleyball at Florida Gulf Coast University from 2011-14 for coaches David Nichols and then Matt Botsford. A four-year starting setter, Gigi Meyer established the Atlantic Sun record for assists with 4,408 (she is now in sixth place) and she was a volunteer assistant for Botsford in 2015. A large photo of her setting is on display in an Alico Arena hallway near the private suites.
The Meyers watch Gigi Meyer, a FGCU volleyball player during a match, in 2014 against Florida Atlantic at Alico Arena. From left to right Shelley Meyer (Gigi's mother) Nate (Gigi's brother) and Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer (Gigi's father). (Photo: Marc Beaudin/USA Today Network-Florida)
Gigi Meyer's parents were at Senior Night during her last FGCU season. When she was a freshman in 2011, Meyer honored a commitment to be the keynote speaker in the December 4 Night at the Nest annual athletic fundraiser in Alico Arena. Meyer did so even though he had just taken the Buckeyes job in his home state a week prior. He had taken a year off and spent it as a TV analyst following his resignation at Florida, in which he citedstress, iffy health and the need to spend more time with his family.
"I love it here," Meyer told the Daily News at the time. "This school's been so good to Gigi -- the coaches, the athletic director. We're sold on this place."
"My daughter fell in love with the school first," he told the Daily News then. "I came down and it's a beautiful place. There are a lot of great people running around this campus taking care of my daughter, so I'm a big fan.
'Comfortable (with the coaching and atmosphere and facilities) is not a strong enough word. Impressed. I couldn't wait to come down here. My wife is the one who signed off. I was busy when she was making that decision. Now that (Gigi is) here, I know she's happy. I can tell she's in a good home and these people are fantastic around here."
Former University of Florida head football coach Urban Meyer teases his daughter, Gigi Meyer, in between sets during the Florida Gulf Coast University volleyball match against the University of South Florida in 2011 at Alico Arena in Fort Myers. (Photo: David Albers/USA Today Network-Florida)
Before taking the Ohio State job, Gigi, eldest daughter Nicki, teenage son Nate and Shelley delivered a family contract written by Nicki stating that Meyer would closely monitor his health and continue to concentrate on his family. He carried that contract with him to Alico Arena for Night at the Nest.
Gigi Meyer told the Daily News several times during the rest of her FGCU tenure that her dad was living up to the pledge.
Urban Meyer mingles with FGCU baseball coach Dave Tollett at the Night at the Nest fundraising dinner in 2011 at Alico Arena. (Photo: Amanda Inscore/USA Today Network-Florida)
Meyer donated lots of Ohio State and personal memorabilia and game opportunities to FGCU for that 2011 Night at the Nest and continues to do so, said longtime FGCU volleyball assistant Danny Mahy, who has become a very close family friend but declined to comment for this story.
Botsford didn't return a call seeking comment and FGCU athletic director Ken Kavanagh also declined comment.
Gigi Meyer did not answer a Facebook message request for comment. She became engaged last month to longtime boyfriend and former FGCU baseball player Brian Pruett and lives in Columbus, where Ohio State is located, after spending time in Orlando.
Florida Gators head coach Urban Meyer speaks to his fans during the Southwest Florida Gator Club event Wednesday 5-20-09 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Estero. (Photo: Lindsay Terry/USA Today Network-Florida)
Meyer was the Winged Foot keynote speaker in Naples in 2009 and also spoke that year to the Southwest Florida Gator Club in Bonita Springs. He also came to Southwest Florida in 2013 for an alumni function and that year addressed a Fellowship of Christian Athletes gathering in Bonita Springs.
Shelley Meyer was in Southwest Florida for the Buckeyes in Paradise Gala in 2015 when former Ohio State All-American linebacker and four-time NFL All-Pro Chris Spielman was the keynote speaker.