Topic: Brazil

NASA’s ECOSTRESS takes images of Amazon Fires

August 30, 2019 |

Pasadena, CA – NASA’s Ecosystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) captured imagery of fires in the Amazon regions of Brazil and Bolivia on Aug. 23, 2019.

The red areas in the images – in eastern Bolivia and northern Brazil – are where surface temperatures exceeded the maximum measurable temperature of the instrument’s sensor (approximately 220 degrees Fahrenheit, or 104 degrees Celsius), highlighting the burning areas along the fire fronts.

ECOSTRESS imagery of fires burning in the Bolivian Amazon on Aug. 23, 2019. Red areas show regions hotter than the sensor was designed to measure (approximately 220 degrees Fahrenheit, or 104 degrees Celsius). Dark wispy areas indicate thick smoke. (NASA/JPL-Caltech)

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NASA’s AIRS instrument Maps Carbon Monoxide from Amazon Fires

August 25, 2019 |

Pasadena, CA – NASA’s Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument, aboard the Aqua satellite, has produced new data that shows the movement high in the atmosphere of carbon monoxide associated with fires in the Amazon region of Brazil.

This time series maps carbon monoxide at an altitude of 18,000 feet (5,500 meters) from August 8th-22nd, 2019. As the series progresses, the carbon monoxide plume grows in the northwest Amazon region then drifts in a more concentrated plume toward the southeastern part of the country.

This photo shows carbon monoxide associated with fires from the Amazon region in Brazil. Made with data collected from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) on NASA’s Aqua satellite, the images map carbon monoxide at approximately 18,000 feet (5,500 meters) altitude. (NASA/JPL-Caltech)

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Senators Marsha Blackburn, Ted Cruz, Kevin Cramer to Mike Pompeo, Urge Brazil, Paraguay to Recognize Hezbollah’s Terrorist Actions

July 20, 2019 |

Washington, D.C. –  On Friday, July 19th, 2019, Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) encouraged Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to urge his Brazilian and Paraguayan counterparts to acknowledge the devastation of Hezbollah’s presence in their home countries.

The letter comes during Secretary Pompeo’s visit to Argentina this weekend to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the tragic bombing of the Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) building, a Jewish community center, by Hezbollah operatives.

Senator Marsha Blackburn.

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Tour Christopher Columbus’ Niña, Pinta at Clarksville’s McGregor Park

July 3, 2019 |

Clarksville, TN – Replicas of Christopher Columbus’ ships the Niña and Pinta are currently docked at Clarksville’s McGregor Park. Tours are going on daily from now until Sunday, July 7th, 2019.

Climb aboard and step back in time for a feel of what it was like aboard one of these caravel ships as Columbus’ brave crew sailed the Atlantic to the new world in 1492.

The Niña and Pinta are docked at Clarksville’s McGregor Park until Sunday, July 7th. Tours are going on daily.

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Austin Peay State University senior Brinna Lavelle to represent Team USA at World University Games

June 6, 2019 |

Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) biology student Brinna Lavelle won a bronze medal for Team USA at the America Games in Sao Paulo, Brazil last July.

This July, the senior Governor hopes to win another medal on a bigger stage, the World University Games in Naples, Italy. She thinks she’ll do well.

Austin Peay State University’s Brinna Lavelle will compete in judo July 6th-7th at the World University Games in Naples, Italy. (APSU)

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APSU Men’s Basktetball adds Jabari McGhee to 2018-19 roster

July 20, 2018 |

APSU Sports Information

Clarksville, TN – The final piece of the puzzle for the 2018-19 Austin Peay State University (APSU) men’s basketball roster has been found in Jabari McGhee, a 6-7 forward from Albany, Georgia.

McGhee was last at Western Kentucky, where he appeared in 21 games as a redshirt sophomore in 2016-17 after becoming eligible in December following a transfer. In fact, he put in 12 minutes against the Govs in a December 28th contest that season, hitting 3-of-4 from the floor and grabbing four rebounds.

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Austin Peay State University junior Brinna Lavelle to represent Team USA, university at international games

July 5, 2018 |

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN – You need only a few minutes with Brinna Lavelle to know why she’s a world-class judo athlete representing Team USA and Austin Peay State University this month in Brazil.

Her attitude might be more powerful than her hip throws.

Austin Peay State University junior Brinna Lavelle will represent Team USA and the university later this month at the FISU America Games in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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APSU Men’s Basketball sign Brazilian Matheus Silveira

November 12, 2017 |

APSU Sports Information

Clarksville, TN – The frontline for Austin Peay State University men’s basketball got an injection of size for the 2018-19 season with the addition of Brazilian talent Matheus Silveira.

A 7-0, 230-pound left-hander from Tres Pontas, Silveira will pair nicely with Ivan Cucak to give head coach Matt Figger a pair of international big men with size and skill.

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Instant Peay Play: APSU Governors athletics had a little bit of everything this past week

By Chris Austin | August 8, 2016 |

Clarksville, TN – If you’re a fan of Austin Peay State University (APSU) athletics this past week was about as good as it gets, short of winning an Ohio Valley Conference title.

To kick things off, football, volleyball and soccer reported to begin their preseason fall workouts, with their regular seasons just around the corner.

The Governors football team had their first of 17 practice dates this past weekend, with two scrimmages for the Govs also to be held on August 13th (7:30pm) and August 20th (2:45pm).

Austin Peay Football’s first game is on the road September 3rd against Troy.

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Frazier Allen: July 2016 Investment Strategy Quarterly Recap

By Frazier Allen | July 9, 2016 |

Clarksville, TN – Financial market headwinds for the next six to twelve months include political uncertainty in the U.S., a strengthening U.S. dollar, significant uncertainty surrounding Britain’s recent referendum on leaving the European Union (“Brexit”), and earnings growth.

Tailwinds include low oil prices, an improving labor market, and a low interest-rate environment.

Frazier Allen

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