The ball is polyurethane-coated leather, which is water-resistant and durable. And the net strings are made of high-tenacity polypropylene, polyethylene and nylon, which are strong and lightweight. Daniel LaRusso probably didn’t think about any of that during his soccer tryouts. And why would he? Petrochemicals are undergirding so much of society in ways we don’t even notice; they might as well be the “Cruel Summer” of our everyday lives. This is also true of oil and natural gas. We go about our days and take these resources for granted. Even if we’re not talking about petrochemicals, think about the freedom transportation fuels afford us as we’re able to jump in our car or truck and explore Utah’s natural beauty. What about cruising a lake on a boat or a jet ski? Or how about the ability to hop on a plane and visit other corners of our country or the world in a few short hours? All of that is possible because fossil fuels are inexpensive, abundant and reliable. So that’s what you can expect in this issue. You’ll see how our members are getting out in their communities, how the industry is enhancing education initiatives and how we as an organization are having fun. We’ve got recaps of events that have already happened, save the date notices for events about to happen and photos of it all. Sadly (?) no crane kicks for anyone — maybe that should be a challenge for some brave, nimble soul (we’re kidding, please don’t). It’s easy to get bogged down in what can be the ceaseless (but necessary) drudgery of federal policy, regulations, and the complexities and vagaries of a globally-traded commodities market. But it’s also summer! So hit the golf course with us, spend a day fly fishing on the river and get out in your communities. We work hard to provide the necessary fuels and petrochemicals that make all of that possible. Join us as we have fun together. And if you don’t, prepare yourself for a crane kick. Again, kidding! Enjoy the issue. 7 UPDATE
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