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Archive for February, 2010
Eight panelists gathered at Clearwater’s Arts Auditorium Wednesday (Feb. 17, 2010) to consider this question: is it better to simply pursue success, or is it better to pause in your pursuit and lend a hand to others?
The program, “Success and Obligation: Whose Dream Is It Anyway?” was offered as part of African-American History Month.
The question for the panel, which was framed by Communications Professor Dr. Greg Byrd, was based on an ongoing debate that took place in the late 19th Century between W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington. Washington believed in hard work and self-help; DuBois was more of a believer in organizing and petitioning for change.
Taking part in the debate were:
- Eric Deggans, St. Petersburg TIMES writer
- Dr. Dean Kohrs, SPC instructor and author
- Dr. Susan Demers, Dean of SPC’s Paralegal Studies Program
- Jimmy Chang, SPC Math Program Chair at SPC
- Tony Ballard, SPC Speech professor
- Rod Davis, Director, Student Activities/Male Outreach Initiative
- Phil Thomas, Director, MAP Counseling Center
- Dr. Antoinette Caraway, Instructor and Clearwater campus Academic Librarian
The debate was moderated by Dr. Bonnie Jefferis, Communications Department Committee Coordinator for African-American History Month.
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TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. (Feb. 15, 2010) – St. Petersburg College’s Tarpon Springs campus will host a number of activities during the second day of the two-day 15th annual Forum/Conference of The American Foundation for Greek Language and Culture (AFGLC), planned for Feb. 19 – 20 in Tampa and Tarpon Springs.
- All activities of the first day (Friday, Feb. 19) will take place in Room 2708, Marshall Center, University of South Florida. Tampa, Fla., 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; a reception will follow at 6 p.m. at Embassy Suites, 37 Spectrum Blvd., Tampa.
- The activities of the second day (Saturday, Feb. 20) will take place in Room 156, Lyceum, St. Petersburg College, Tarpon Springs campus, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; they will be followed by a reception at 5:30 p.m. at the Spanos-Pappas Community Center, 348 North Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs. Pianist and composer George Skaroulis will present a recital that will include his newest composition on Tarpon Springs’ Epiphany celebration. Admission of $15 will benefit the Dr. D. Halkias Lecture Series on Faith. Tickets are available online and may be purchased by calling: 404-816-6372 or 813-789-4134; or on-line at: www.evzonemusic.com).
All events are free and open to the public.
The Annual Forum/Conference benefits the AFGLC membership, the faculty and students of the hosting university, and society at large. Scholars present papers and lead discussions on topics relating to nearly 2,000 years of Hellenic thought.
AFGLC (www.afglc.com) is a non-profit organization dedicated to Hellenism and the Hellenic spirit. Members believe America’s future leaders must have the same level of knowledge of the forces that shaped today’s world as did the founders of the U.S. AFGLC and its parent, the International Foundation for Greek Language and Culture (IFGLC), are dedicated to passing the torch of knowledge to today’s young in appropriate academic settings through Interdisciplinary Centers of Hellenic Studies (ICHS) at selected universities.
Each ICHS consists of five professorships, each bearing the name of the benefactor whose donated funds helped establish it. Professorships are endowed and cover all aspects of Hellenic culture: Language and Literature; Philosophy; History; Culture; and Byzantine History & Orthodox Religion.
ICHS model centers now exist at the University of South Florida and the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. These centers are supported by the AFGLC chapters in Tampa Bay and Tri-State, respectively. AFGLC also has chapters in St. Louis; Ann Arbor, Mich.; Bogota, Colombia; and, most recently, in New York state, in partnership with Stony Brook University.
AFGLC is greatly assisted in its mission by its chapter in Greece, the IFGLC Athens Center, which serves as an indispensable link with Greece.
A small army of volunteers turned out at the Seminole Campus on Saturday to plant 1,000 pine trees on the north end of the campus.
Students, faculty members, college staff and volunteers from the Seminole community took part in the planting, which started at 9 a.m. and lasted into the afternoon. Staff members mapped out the planting scheme, and then volunteers took over to poke holes in the ground, place the small seedling roots in the ground, and then soak them with about a quart of water each.
The planting took place near the spot where other volunteers worked a few weeks ago to pull non-indigenous plants from the ground.
Seminole Provost Jim Olliver, who worked Saturday as one of the volunteers, said the expansive site one day will be the home of a natural habitat park.
“Of course, we’re doing all this as a beautification measure, but this also will help the natural habitat,” he said. “It will benefit migratory birds, and it will offer an opportunity for the campus to have a natural habitat park and environmental center. Work on that may start within a month, and it will include walking paths, ponds, andf a dock. We envision a place where all kinds of creatures and natural plants will be able to live and thrive.”
Jim Waechter, Director of Facilities Services, obtained the pine seedlings and oversaw the planting. He said the planting project is a single step in improving the 63-acre north end of the campus, which he said is called the campus’ Habitat Area.
He said the college obtained a grant two years ago to remove non-native plants, and that effort left the area looking somewhat ravaged.
“Today is the first step in a restoration project,” he said. “It will look very good 10 years from now, and those people who are around 50 years from now will be able to see the fruits of our labors.”
The Tampa Bay area needs some sort of rail transportation system if it is to serve residents and attract new business, Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard told a group of students and others Thursday (Feb. 4) at the Clearwater Campus of St. Petersburg College.
Hibbard serves on the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority, a regional group that is working on plans for a regional rail transportation system.
A regional rail service would employ a “spine-and-rib” design, feeding riders from more far-flung areas to the rail stations by buses. The finished rail service would ease pressure on the region’s highway system, could tie in to a proposed Tampa-to-Orlando high speed rail service, and would be a major asset in attracting new business to the region, Hibbard said.
“We need it to attract jobs to this region – companies look for mass transit,” Hibbard said. “We are one of two top areas in the country that don’t have mass transit. Detroit is the other one.”
High-speed rail service, much discussed over the years in Florida, got a shot in the arm recently when President Obama visited the state to announce his administration’s Stimulus package would fund a high-speed rail system between Tampa Bay and Orlando.
Hibbard said that while the high-speed intercity system is important and desirable, it neither strengthens nor weakens the argument for a regional rail system. Such a system is needed, he said, whether it ties into a high-speed rail system or not.
“I support mass transit because I want an alterative to the automobile,” he said.
Hibbard said he had traveled to Japan to look at the rail systems of that country, and found them to be highly efficient. The trains in Japan, he said, “arrive within seconds of when they say they will arrive.”
Hibbard acknowledged the high cost of a regional rail system – anywhere between $40 million and $65 million per mile. But he pointed out that highway construction costs are also high; the complex new interchange near the Tampa Airport, he said, cost about three-quarters of a billion dollars. Maintenance costs for rail systems are lower than maintenance costs for highways.
About half of a new regional rail system could be paid for by the federal government, he said, and the local share might be funded by a one-cent increase in the sales tax. A significant portion of local sales taxes, he said, are paid through purchases made by tourists.
An increase in the regional sales tax might cost local residents around $143 per household, but residents could realize significant savings that could offset the higher cost and more, he said.
“What if you could do away with a second car?” Hibbard asked. “Everywhere rail has been initiated, ridership has exceeded what was anticipated.”
Hibbard’s presentation was sponsored by Clearwater Matters, an ongoing forum that examines various issues of interest to Clearwater residents. Clearwater Matters was founded by faculty and administrators at the Clearwater campus.
Audience members were encouraged to ask questions of Hibbard via their smart phones – questions were texted to him via Twitter or Facebook.


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Sunday, November 15, 2009
US lose to Slovakia 1-0 on PK
US struggled to find the back of the net as a first half Marek Hamsik penalty kick gave the hosts Slovakia the win.
The U.S. was missing Landon Donovan, who scored in California on Friday night to help the Los Angeles Galaxy beat Houston 2-0 in overtime and reach the Major League Cup final. In addition, goalkeeper Tim Howard was given an off day and the Americans were without central defenders Oguchi Onyewu (knee surgery), Jay DeMerit (eye surgery) and Chad Marshall (sprained knee).Jonathan Spector moved from the outside to central defense for the first time. Right back Steve Cherundolo hobbled off during second-half injury time holding his left knee, but the U.S. Soccer Federation said the initial evaluation indicated no serious injury.
Eddie Johnson made a return to the field for the national team and Dax McCarty earned his first cap for the US
In addition to Johnson's reappearance on the national team after a yearlong absence, Jeff Cunningham resurfaced after a four year hiatus as a 82nd minute substitute for invisible Jozy Altidore.
The Americans fly off to Denmark on Sunday to play Wednesday night in Aarhus against the Danes.

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Dera Ghazi Khan, commonly known as D.G. Khan, is a city in the Punjab province of Pakistan. In recent years, it has been labeled a “de-excluded” city due to its increasing economic and cultural significance. Located at the intersection of three provinces, the city has a rich history and cultural heritage that attracts visitors from around the country. In this article, we will explore the various aspects of D.G. Khan that make it an important and growing city in Pakistan.
D.G. Khan’s economy is primarily based on agriculture, with cotton, wheat, and sugarcane being the main crops. The city is also home to several large industries, including cement, power, and textiles. The cement industry, in particular, has been a major contributor to the city’s economic growth, with several large companies operating in the area. In addition, the city’s strategic location at the crossroads of several major highways has made it an important transportation hub for the region.
Looking to the future, D.G. Khan has significant potential for further economic growth. The city’s location near the border with Balochistan province makes it an ideal location for trade with Iran and Afghanistan. Additionally, the government of Pakistan has announced plans to build a new industrial park in the area, which is expected to attract new investment and create jobs.
D.G. Khan has a rich cultural heritage, with several important historical sites located in and around the city. These include the ancient Indus Valley Civilization site of Harappa, the 16th-century fort of Derawar, and the Sufi shrine of Sakhi Sarwar. In addition, the city is known for its unique cultural traditions, such as the Cholistani breed of cattle and the folk music of the Saraiki region.
The city’s cultural heritage is an important part of its identity and has helped to attract visitors from around the country. However, there are also challenges to preserving and promoting this heritage, such as the lack of resources for maintenance and restoration of historical sites.
Education and Healthcare
D.G. Khan has several important educational and healthcare institutions, including the Ghazi University and the Combined Military Hospital. In recent years, the government of Pakistan has also launched several initiatives aimed at improving education and healthcare in the area, such as the Prime Minister’s Education Reform Program and the Ehsaas Kafalat program.
Despite these efforts, there are still significant challenges to improving education and healthcare in D.G. Khan, such as the lack of resources and infrastructure. However, there are also opportunities for growth and improvement, such as the increasing use of technology and innovation in these fields.
Tourism is an important industry in D.G. Khan, with several popular attractions located in and around the city. These include the Derawar Fort, the Choti Zaireen shrine, and the Indus Valley Civilization site of Harappa. In addition, the city’s location near several national parks and nature reserves makes it an ideal destination for eco-tourism.
There is significant potential for further tourism development in D.G. Khan, particularly in the area of eco-tourism. However, there are also challenges to promoting and developing tourism in the area, such as the lack of infrastructure and facilities for tourists.
In conclusion, D.G. Khan is a city with a growing significance in Pakistan. Its economic and cultural importance, as well as its unique heritage and potential for growth, make it an important destination for visitors and investors alike. While there are challenges to be addressed, such as improving infrastructure and preserving cultural heritage, the city’s future looks promising as a de-excluded city in Pakistan.

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Oct 10, 2011, 10:34 PM EDT
The Brewers just missed out on a big opportunity in the fifth inning. But it wasn’t all their fault.
After Arthur Rhodes walked Prince Fielder to load the bases with one out, Tony La Russa brought in right-hander Lance Lynn to face Rickie Weeks, who hit a two-run home run in his previous at-bat. Weeks hit what looked like a double-play ground ball to end the inning. The only thing is, first base umpire Sam Holbrook missed the call. Weeks was clearly safe.
And so, instead of Jerry Hairston Jr. coming to the plate with the bases loaded and two out with the score 7-3, the Cardinals currently hold a 7-2 lead. Then again, Rafael Furcal was ruled out in the top of the fourth inning when he was clearly safe at first base, so who the heck knows? If only there was some way to fix this.
- Sandy Alderson is not going to “roll over” for Scott Boras and shut down Matt Harvey 64
- Dodgers are already fed up with 6.56 ERA-pitching, excuse-making Mat Latos 50
- And That Happened: Thursday’s scores and highlights 58
- Bryce Harper walks in all four of his plate appearances, scores four runs 24
- ESPN pulls Curt Schilling off broadcasts for rest of regular season and Wild Card game 146
- David Ortiz is more likely to be boned in Hall of Fame voting for being a DH than for PED stuff 145
- And That Happened: Wednesday’s scores and highlights 74
- The Marlins are going to change everything except their biggest problem this offseason 53
- ESPN pulls Curt Schilling off broadcasts for rest of regular season and Wild Card game (146)
- David Ortiz is more likely to be boned in Hall of Fame voting for being a DH than for PED stuff (145)
- Matt Williams puts up another strong performance in his quest to get himself fired (107)
- David Ortiz tweets his happiness about the Deflategate decision (101)
- Why Mike Mussina keeps getting hosed in the Hall of Fame voting (90)

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DC is celebrating the big 80th anniversary of Green Lantern with a super-sized issue that features some of the biggest names ever associated with the character, and now we've got our first look at the much-anticpated issue. The Green Lantern 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 will include several short stories written by Lantern favorites like Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, Ron Marz, Darryl Banks, Robert Venditti, Rafa Sandoval, Charlotte (Fullerton) McDuffie, and ChrisCross just to name a few, and expect all of your favorite Lanterns to show up for at least a panel or two by issue's end. Hal Jordan, Kyle Rayner, Sinestro, Guy Gardner, Kilowog, Jessica Cruz, Simon Baz, and more are all on the invite list, and you can check out a preview of four of the book's big stories starting on the next slide.
These four stories are just a taste of what's in store, as the book also includes stories from Peter J. Tomasi and Fernando Pasarin, Denny O’Neil and Mike Grell, Sina Grace and Ramon Villalobos, Mariko Tamaki and Mirka Andolfo and Cullen Bunn and Doug Mahnke. The book won't lack for visuals either, as it will include work from Far Sector artist Jamal Campbell, Green Lantern: Legacy artist Andie Tong, Catwoman artist Joelle Jones with Jordie Bellaire, and Batman: Dark Knight: The Golden Child artist Rafael Grampa, though there will be even more great artists contributing.
You can check out official descriptions for four of the book's stories below.
“Last Will,” by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis
The team that brought you Sinestro Corps War and Blackest Night reunites to deliver one more story featuring the Emerald Warrior. Hal Jordan crashes onto an unknown planet with only enough power in his ring to send three messages out.
“Legacy,” by Ron Marz and Darryl Banks
The co-creators of Kyle Rayner return to tell another adventure with the Torchbearer. Kyle travels to New York to grab a few things from the old Warriors location in storage, but he finds that not everything Guy Gardner displayed in his bar was totally safe.
“Four,” by Robert Venditti and Rafa Sandoval
The team that brought you Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps power up again for one more tale with the 4 Corpsmen. Hal Jordan, John Stewart, and Kyle Rayner reunite to reminisce and tell old war stories, but where’s Guy Gardner?
“Reverse The Polarity,” by Charlotte (Fullerton) McDuffie and ChrisCross
In a story that should pluck the heartstrings of any Justice League Unlimited fan, Charlotte (Fullerton) McDuffie and ChrisCross team up for an adventure featuring John Stewart and Hawkgirl. In this sweet tribute to the late Dwayne McDuffie. John and Kendra are trapped in the Watchtower by Dr. Polaris after her takes control of a mysterious element that enhances his powers.
You can read the Green Lantern 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1 when it releases on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, and it will retail for $9.99.

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The Effect of Cadmium Toxicity on the Development of Lettuce Plants on Contaminated Sod-Podzolic Soil
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The influence of cadmium on the morphometric and biochemical indicators of the development of lettuce of the Moscow greenhouse variety, on productivity and also on metal accumulation in plant biomass during cultivation on sod-podzolic soil polluted with this toxicant in the doses range from 2 to 100 mg/kg was studied. It was shown that cadmium has a toxic effect on the development of lettuce: the plant height was reduced by 29.7–77.5%, the number of leaves was reduced by 16.4–61.3%, and the leaf surface area decreased by 34.5–99% depending on the level of contamination. The presence of metal in the soil in concentrations 5–100 mg/kg caused a decrease of the content of chlorophyll a by 15.6–38.1% in plants; chlorophyll b content decreased by 18–20% at cadmium concentration 10–100 mg/kg; carotenoids decreased by 40% at concentrations 20–50 mg/kg. Cadmium contributed to a decrease in free proline content by 20–26% with Cd concentrations at 5–100 mg/kg of soil; at a concentration of 2 mg/kg, on the contrary, Cd caused an increase of proline content of 66.2% and malondialdehyde content of 59.9% in comparison with the control. Productivity of plants decreased by 49.6–99.6% at all studied concentrations, and the level of metal accumulation in plants was significantly higher than the permissible level of cadmium (0.03 mg/kg) for lettuce.
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UPDATE: Disneyland has not announced an official date for reopening, as per a statement from Disneyland Resort president Ken Potrock.
"We are encouraged that theme parks now have a path toward reopening this spring, getting thousands of people back to work and greatly helping neighboring businesses and our entire community," Potrock's statement reads. "With responsible Disney safety protocols already implemented around the world, we can't wait to welcome our guests back and look forward to sharing an opening date soon."
The original story follows below.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been impacting nearly every aspect of our lives for the past year, and even as vaccine rollout has begun, a lot of industries have only gradually begun to rebound. Theme parks have been uniquely influenced by the circumstances of the pandemic -- but it looks like Disney's various theme parks have begun to bounce back in major ways. A new report indicates that Disneyland could potentially reopen as early as April 1st, based on new reopening guidelines that were released by Californian health officials on Friday. Under the new guidelines, California theme parks would open at 15% capacity as early as April 1st, as long as the county the park resides in reaches the red tier for reopening. There is an extra caveat, though, as Disneyland would only be open to California residents upon its potential reopening.
This comes as Disney's other major American park, Walt Disney World, is reportedly completely booked going into next week's Spring Break weekend, March 15th through the 18th. Disney's Hollywood Studios reportedly has no availability for the remainder of March.
Disney's parks have served as a unique litmus test during the past year of the pandemic, from fans flocking to Walt Disney World in the days leading up to the initial shutdown, to the park reopening as early as July of last year, to multiple attractions at the park permanently being closed due to the virus's spread. The various protocols that the park has put in place have also drawn mixed reactions as well. Meanwhile, Disneyland initially planned to reopen in July as well, but was prevented from doing so by California's restrictions.
"We previously announced a proposed phased reopening of our theme parks for July 17, pending government approvals," Disney wrote in a statement at the time. "We developed enhanced health and safety protocols for both cast and guests at Shanghai Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort that have been approved, allowing us to reopen in a responsible manner and bring our cast members back to work."
"The State of California has now indicated that it will not issue theme park reopening guidelines until sometime after July 4. Given the time required for us to bring thousands of cast members back to work and restart our business, we have no choice but to delay the reopening of our theme parks and resort hotels until we receive approval from government officials. Once we have a clearer understanding of when guidelines will be released, we expect to be able to communicate a reopening date."0comments
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Greg Barrett and his seven companions were kind of conspicuous at the border of Jordan and Iraq.
"We looked like spring breakers, a group of unarmed Caucasians," he said of the group that included Christian author and activist Shane Claiborne in all his dreadlocked glory.
Quickly, a group of U.S. Army soldiers arrived in Humvees, and Capt. William Don Foster assured the group that if they went into Iraq they would likely be kidnapped and decapitated.
Decapitated — a word they heard several times.
The captain was legitimately concerned, Barrett said. Since he'd been in Iraq, four of Foster's interpreters had been kidnapped and beheaded.
"I was ready to turn around," said Barrett, who remembered his wife told him before the 2010 trip not to do anything foolish. "But peer pressure is a wonderful thing. Sami said it wasn't true."
While it is easy to presume many Iraqis would see this Western group as synonymous with their enemies, Claiborne, Iraqi-American Sami Rasouli and their fellow travelers had different experiences.
In 2003, several of them traveled to Iraq as the United States was getting ready to invade under the pretense that Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction.
"They were going to reside in the middle of 'shock and awe,' " Barrett said. "Some people said they were suicidal. Not at all. They were courageous."
The Americans were trying to help and show the Iraqis a different side of the United States than they were about to see.
And they survived, only to be injured in an auto accident as they were leaving the country. Just when their journey looked extremely dark, the group was rescued by Iraqi Muslims and treated and protected at a devastated clinic in the town of Rutba.
"The story of American Christians being rescued by Iraqi Muslims resonated with me because I was in Iraq in 2003 and was amazed at the kindness that I was treated with," Barrett said.
Barrett, a longtime newspaper writer for a number of papers including the Baltimore Sun and USA Today, was in Iraq with Gannett News Service. His aim was to put a human face on the people who were about to be invaded.
On one of his first days in Iraq, he was in a crowded market and became separated from his group.
"I was in a crowd of Iraqis, mostly men, and there was no mistaking me for an Iraqi," Barrett said. "I am a dirty blond American."
But the entire 45 minutes he was alone in the crowd, no one laid a hand on him except a man who told him the zipper on his bag had opened, and he was in danger of being pickpocketed.
It was one of many instances that solidified in Barrett a belief that regardless of ethnicity, religion or nationality, people are essentially the same.
And that is what he sought to chronicle in his new book, The Gospel of Rutba: War, Peace and the Good Samaritan Story in Iraq, which tells the original tale and the story of Claiborne and crew's journey back to Iraq in 2010.
The gist of the story is the theme of unified humanity, despite walls people put up, such as the walls between Jews and Palestinians on the Gaza Strip
"I was there with Shane," Barrett said of traveling to the Gaza Strip. "The walls are as high as San Quentin — they are a literal manifestation of fear. We were on both sides of the wall, and everyone was really the same: they love their children, they love their friends, they want security."
Of course, when the group returned to Rutba, there was a little fear on both sides. When they arrived, Barrett said, they were initially questioned by local officials about what they were doing there. But after they understood the mission was to say thanks and show a different side of America, Barrett said, the Americans were greeted warmly, and the mayor even gave them his security detail.
It was an experience that would not have been possible, Barrett said, if they had turned back or come armed with their own security.
"There is a huge difference in showing up with our own security detail with guns pointed saying we want to be friends and showing up with our hands extended and no guns," Barrett said.
On the 10th anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq, it's a message Barrett and Claiborne want to convey.
"You can't bomb the world into peace," Barrett said. "You have to build dynamic relationships, not expensive wars."
IF YOU GO
'The Gospel of Rutba'
What: Author Greg Barrett will discuss and sign his book at several occasions in Lexington on Jan. 20.
When and where: 9 a.m. Embrace Church Epworth Campus, 1015 N. Limestone. 10 a.m. Embrace Church at the Kentucky Theater, 214 E. Main St. 2 p.m. Morris Book Shop, 882 East High St.
More info.: Embraceyourcity.com. Thegospelofrutba.com.


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“The Snow Queen” opens Dec. 7 at Columbia Center for the Arts. Billed as a “World Premier Holiday Show” by Sullivan Mackintosh and Sam Reiter, it runs Dec. 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Dec. 12-13 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.
Adapted from the original story by Hans Christian Andersen and incorporating elements of the Russian folktale “The Snow Maiden,” this play tells the tale of a young child on an adventure to save her friend from the ominous Snow Queen. Tickets are $13 for adults, $8 for children and seniors.
The staged performances of ‘40s and ‘50s radio shows include music by Hood River’s own Columbiaires, comedy in “Fibber McGee and Molly,” drama in O. Henry’s timeless story, “The Gift of the Magi,” and the iconic “Dragnet.” Gary Young is producer, and Dennis Williams of The Dalles is master of ceremonies.
Tickets are $10 at the door for individuals, $20 for groups and families, with proceeds supporting HRVAC ’s Meals on Wheels and other community programs.

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Wheeking is a normal sound that every guinea pig makes. However, if it happens that your guinea pig does it so much you may be concerned and ask yourself – why does my guinea pig wheek so much?
Guinea pigs can wheek so much to show they’re happy or when they approve of something. Moreover, the slightest suspicion of them getting food can make them wheek so much too.
Guinea pigs can also wheek so much for attention. When you spend time with them, they could still wheek just to show they’re enjoying your company.
This is a sound that’s directed at humans mostly. So, they need something that they can only get from you.
Now, let’s discuss each reason in detail so you can fully understand your pets.
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3 Reasons Why Your Guinea Pig Wheek So Much
Your Guinea Pigs Can Wheek So Much When They’re Happy
When your guinea pig is happy, it can wheek so loud to show it. These wheeks can mean they approve of something.
These wheeking can also happen during playtime and other things that get them very excited. It could be they’re happy with you around them or maybe the food you gave to them.
These are the kind of wheek your little pets will make when they’re glad to see you. It’s just similar to when a dog is wagging its tail around its owners.
This happiness also comes when you let them out of the cage. They’ll wheek so loud and could even popcorn (a guinea pig’s happy dance)
Your Guinea Pigs Can Wheek So Much for Attention
When a guinea pig’s wheek becomes so loud and disturbing, you might just be curious to check them out.
Interestingly, that’s just what your furry friends wanted – your attention!
They could be bored and need you around them. It could be they want to play or just want you to pet them.
So, the best way to get you running to them is to make loud and nonstop wheeks.
These little pets can be quite amusing!
They know the noises can give you concern. However, this is a sign your guinea pigs are comfortable around you.
In addition, guinea pigs are smart creatures. They can easily tell it’s you when they hear your footsteps or voice. It’s all about seeking attention.
So, they can wheek just to let you know that they recognize you or to get you to recognize their presence.
These wheeks can mean, “come check me out! I’m right over here…”
Your Guinea Pigs Can Wheek So Much for Food
Of course, Guinea pigs can wheek so much whenever they’re hungry or thirsty. So, don’t be surprised to hear loud wheeks when it’s mealtime or near it.
Moreover, these creatures can still wheek so much despite having a lot of food in their cage.
This has given many owners concerns; They feel they’re not serving their guinea pigs the right foods.
However, this isn’t the case. Guinea pigs can wheek so much for food even if they’re not hungry. These little pets have a habit of trying to test every new food they see.
It doesn’t matter if they’re eating at the moment. If they see you heading their way with food, they’ll keep wheeking for a bite.
Even sounds relating to food can attract disturbing wheeks from these creatures. It could be they hear a plastic bag rustling or even you open the fridge.
These might be sounds they normally hear around mealtime or whenever they’re about to get tasty treats.
Why Does My Guinea Pig Constantly Wheek?
They can constantly wheek if they don’t get what they want. These non-stop wheeks might go on if you don’t attend to them.
If it’s all about your attention and you don’t show up, guinea pigs can keep on wheeking until they have you around them.
If it’s about food, guinea pigs will constantly wheek if they’re very hungry or just to get a particular food.
Moreover, these constant wheeks can also happen for no reason. We’ll be looking at if guinea pigs can also wheek for no reason next.
Do Guinea Pigs Wheek for No Reason?
Yes, guinea pigs can wheek for no reason. These are the kind of wheeks without a cause.
You’ll just see your guinea pigs doing it all the time. They won’t wheek for attention, food, or even happiness.
They’ll just wheek so much like they enjoy doing so. This is very common with guinea pigs that have noisy personalities.
So, if you have a noisy guinea pig, loud and disturbing wheeking is one of the disturbing noises they’ll make.
Why is My Guinea Pig Not Wheeking?
Should you be concerned about this? Of course! You’ve seen that guinea pigs wheek for many reasons.
So, if your guinea pigs don’t wheek so much, maybe they’re just the guinea pigs with quiet personalities. However, if they don’t wheek at all, there’s a problem.
You should know that wheeking is the normal sound that should come from your guinea pig very often. So, it’s strange if they don’t do it all.
However, if this is the case with your guinea pigs, you should take them to the vet to check them up.
What Other Sounds Do Guinea Pigs Do Besides Wheeking?
Guinea pigs make different kinds of noises to show they want something or just how they’re feeling.
Here are 5 different guinea pigs sounds they can make:
- Chutting – guinea pigs are relaxed, having fun exploring, happy with what they’re doing…
- Purring – This sound had two opposite meanings. It means a guinea pig likes something or not.
- Rumbling – mating communication, showing dominance, about to begin a fight.
- Complaining – a guinea pig doesn’t want to share something, like food or space.
- Teeth-chattering – warning sign, bothered about something, in pain…
RECOMMENDED READING: Why are My Guinea Pigs Squeaking?
To sum up, guinea pigs wheek so much because they’re happy, hungry, or just want your attention. Moreover, your guinea pigs can still wheek for no reason at all.
This is common with guinea pigs that have noisy personalities. The noises might give you concern, but that’s the guinea pig’s best way to communicate and express themselves.
So, if you have guinea pigs that wheek so much, it shouldn’t give you concern. Wheeking is not a sound of pain or any bad feeling.
Moreover, from this article, you can tell that a wheeking guinea pig is a happy one.
If they’re so quiet, they might not be happy or even comfortable around you. Moreover, you shouldn’t forget that it’s strange if they don’t wheek at all.
You can learn more about guinea pig sounds in our full article, “guinea pig’s noises and what they mean”.

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A new day may have dawned on management of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico.
An Alabama-based, two-year pilot program that would give the state's entire charterboat fleet the freedom to catch a predetermined number of red snapper whenever they wanted got a second life and the blessing of the full Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Wednesday afternoon.
The program garnered so much support during a public hearing Wednesday afternoon at the council's meeting in Baton Rouge that National Marine Fisheries Service Southeast Regional Office Administrator Roy Crabtree suggested it may be time to consider options for implementing a similar program in the for-hire sector Gulfwide.
"I think we are at a point where I haven't seen as big a mess as we are in," Crabtree said. "There are fundamental problems that are going to require that we change how we are managing the fishery and measuring the catches."
Crabtree went on to say that he believed the Alabama pilot program could be a good test for a Gulfwide system and that the council should begin the process now of looking at options to create a for-hire individual fishing quota program instead of waiting for results generated by the pilot after it ends two years down the road.
"While this test program in ongoing, this council should be focusing on working on a for-hire IFQ options paper . That would be a good starting point, then we can begin getting the public involved, get their comments and in two years we could be ready to roll on something Gulfwide," Crabtree said. "It could be time to really start thinking this thing through."
Tuesday, Tom Steber, president of the Alabama Charter Fishing Association Cooperative, had asked the council's Reef Fish Committee to endorse the cooperative's request for the NMFS to approve an exempted fishing permit that would allow six-pack and multi-passenger charter boats to fish outside of federal red snapper season closures.
The cooperative's EFP request closely mirrors a headboat pilot program that began Jan. 1. In its short lifetime, the headboat program has already been deemed a success by the 17 such participating boats across the Gulf.
It's goals are to:
â¢ Assess whether a cooperative program can achieve conservation and management goals more effectively than the existing management system.
â¢ Test new electronic data collection methods and assess their effectiveness.
â¢ Assess economic impacts between Alabama's cooperative program and the existing charter for-hire industry.
â¢ Develop, administer and test whether regional management is a feasible plan for management.
Steber said the for-hire charter sector has been asking for guidance and assistance to implement better accountability measures, but has gone basically ignored. The cooperative's plan and EFP request are their solutions to build accountability into their part of the fishery, he said.
Participation in the cooperative is expected to be 100 percent of the 90-boat Alabama-based fleet, that includes vessels from Orange Beach to Dauphin Island. Of the total, one vessel is owned by a Mississippi resident who runs out of Orange Beach and 15 are from Florida.
Those out-of-state boats all have valid Alabama charter licenses, Steber said.
The reef committee motion to endorse the cooperative's request failed by one vote.
In a rare move, the full council agreed to reconsider the cooperative's request immediately following the public hearing during which many people who spoke - recreational and commercial -- were in favor of granting the EFP.
The overwhelming consensus among those who spoke in favor said the pilot program would be a first step toward testing whether a large group of for-hire boats could cooperatively manage their designated share of quota and if such a system could bring the level of consistency charter captains have said is necessary to effectively operate their businesses.
Proponents also said it would interject accountability into a segment of the recreational sector since the pilot-program includes vessel-specific reporting requirements every time the captain leaves and returns to port.
Lack of such accountability measures was one aspect of current federal management of the recreational sector cited by a federal judge in a ruling that in essence said failing to prevent the sector from exceeding its quota in six of the last seven years violated national standards in the Magnuson-Stevens Act, and was therefore illegal.
MSA sets regulations requiring the fair and equitable allocation of all of the country's fisheries and management of those species to their maximum sustainable yield.
Over the pilot program's two-year test period, the cooperative is asking to be allocated 6.8 percent of the recreational sector's current 5.39 million pound quota or 366,520 pounds per year. The percentage is the average of annual red snapper landings by the Alabama charter fleet between 2011 and 2013.
Steber said the poundage allocation would then be converted into number of fish. Individual vessel fish shares would be allocated depending on whether the boat was a "six-pack" boat with a maximum capacity of six passengers or a multi-passenger charterboat able to carry seven passengers and up.
All participating vessels must have a federal reef fish permit. Captains would be able to book trips at any time of the year and continue doing so until their fish share was used up.
After the vote and in anticipation of what he believed would likely be a motion to begin looking at options for creating a for-hire individual fishing quota program, Crabtree directed NMFS staff to round up documents related to past discussions of beginning such a program ready for Thursday's meeting.
"If you think this is a good thing, then we need to come in here tomorrow (Thursday) and begin looking at putting together a charrterboat IFQ program," Crabtree told council members.
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In the eyes of the state, Dontez Tillman acted as an adult when he and a group of teenage friends beat a homeless man to death behind a Pontiac bar.
But at critical moments leading to his conviction, the middle school student was treated as a child.
He was 14 when police allowed his mother to sit beside and scold him during interrogation. He was 15 when she advised him — for the second time — to reject a plea deal that would have resulted in a reduced sentence.
Now 17, Tillman still is not adult, but he holds a unique distinction. Of more than 3,300 prisoners in Michigan serving mandatory life, Tillman was the youngest at the time of his crime: 14 years, two months and 25 days.
Just two years in, he’s pining to get out. But Tillman isn’t mad at police, or prosecutors, or the judge who sentenced him. He is mad at the courtroom where he sat silent as adults debated his future, and where he wept when he learned his fate.
“I’ll never forget that court in all my life,” Tillman says during a recent interview at Thumb Correctional Facility in Lapeer. “When I first came into prison, I had a dream that I destroyed that courtroom. Not anybody in it. Just the courtroom.
“It was talking to me.”
BY THE NUMBERS
44: Juvenile lifers who were 15 when they committed their crimes
6: Juvenile lifers who were 14 when they committed their crimes
14, 2 and 25: Age in years, months and days of the youngest juvenile lifer at time of crime
4: Juvenile lifers who have died in prison
79: Oldest juvenile lifer ever, before death
3: Days short of his 80th birthday when he died
4: Number of people he killed
Michigan has 358 juvenile lifers, more than all but one other state. Most are much older now, adults imprisoned for decades and long forgotten by most everyone but the victims’ loved ones.
But Tillman’s arrest, trial and punishment made national headlines, captivating a public that wondered how anyone so young could kill — and in such a ruthless fashion.
He and his best friend, Thomas McCloud — just six months older — were automatically charged as adults under Michigan law in the death of Wilford “Frenchie” Hamilton.
A security guard found Hamilton, 61, unconscious and bleeding from the head in an alley on Aug. 21, 2008. He died a week later.
Separately, McCloud and a 16-year-old also were charged in the beating death of a second 61-year-old homeless man that same week. The group was accused, but not charged, in two other non-fatal attacks.
“They were boys who beat up homeless people because they wanted to,” Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper said.
Tillman admits he and his friends dealt drugs, stole cars and robbed people, but denies they targeted defenseless victims for sport.
“That’s not exciting to kill the homeless,” he says from prison, agitated by the suggestion. “That’s not fun. People remind me of that every day. That’s not me.”
At trial, Pontiac Detective Steve Wittebort testified Tillman admitted to kicking and hitting a man three to four times before he told his friends to stop, then ran off.
Before interrogation, Tillman waived his right to an attorney, but police allowed his mother to sit in. She encouraged him to describe his role, and chided him when he admitted it, transcripts show.
“You’re going to get in trouble ‘cause you were in it too,” Darlene Tillman said at the time. “I just told ya’ll last week, don’t be with them. Don’t be bothering nobody. Don’t be doing nothing to nobody.”
An assault or not?
Looking back, Tillman says he was confused during the interrogation. He may have assaulted a man that week, he says, but he believes that victim survived.
“I know I did things out there I’m not proud of,” he says, “and I know I have to change. I think God tested me to change my life. If I’d stayed out there, I would be dead or have got into something else.”
Separate juries convicted Tillman and McCloud of first-degree felony murder, meaning they participated in a crime where someone was killed. McCloud became the third-youngest juvenile lifer in the state.
Michigan law required both be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.
“You and your co-defendant literally kicked a man to death,” visiting Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Steven Andrews told Tillman, apparently outraged at the crime but frustrated by the sentencing requirement. “This is a sad day for the criminal justice system, the person you killed and his family.”
Tillman’s mother ran from the courtroom in tears. Dontez also wept as he hung his head.
“I just felt so many people was judging me,” he recalls. “I didn’t even want to look around. I was so embarrassed. Yeah, I was crying. If somebody tells you ‘life’ and you don’t cry, you are a murderer. That’s not me.”
Living in prison
Like many 17-year-olds, Tillman spends his days doing chores, taking classes, playing sports, listening to his MP3 player and watching TV. But he does so in prison, where the threat of violence is part of his otherwise monotonous routine.
“It gets tiring and boring, always doing the same thing,” he says, sitting in a crowded visitor’s area. “But I know what I’m into, and the structure keeps us out of trouble.”
Until he turns 21, Tillman will live in the juvenile unit, where is he working on his G.E.D., taking other classes and studying the Bible. He sees McCloud every day. They remain best friends, but do not talk about spending life in prison.
“It’s depressing and embarrassing,” he says. “We talk about what we could do if we got out, not stay in. It just pulls you down. You don’t want to feel like that. You want to look forward.”
Tillman has made a few friends in prison, but largely heeds the advice of his sentencing judge: keep to himself; stay out of trouble. Authorities cited him for two instances of fighting early on, but he is working hard to keep his record clean.
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“Classes helped my behavior and my education,” he said. “When I was 15, it was wild in here, but it showed me I could be a better man, that violence isn’t the way I want to live.”
Plea deals rejected
He didn’t have to face life.
Prosecutors offered Tillman a deal — before trial and again during jury deliberation — that would have imprisoned him as little as 15 years if he pleaded to second-degree murder.
Tillman’s mother told him to refuse, and he listened.
Darrin Higgins Jr., the 15-year-old who was prosecuted separately with McCloud, accepted a similar deal. His earliest release date is in 16 years.
“I think there’s no question my client should have taken the deal and shouldn’t be serving a life sentence without parole,” said Jonathan Sacks, Tillman’s appellate lawyer, during a motion hearing last year.
“The ringleader of the group, who was the one behind this homicide, he knows enough to plead guilty, and he gets a very reasonable sentence for a really horrific offense.”
Sacks asked Circuit Court Judge Rudy Nichols to declare Tillman’s sentence cruel and unusual punishment for a 14-year-old, “who by the prosecutor’s own admission did not have intent to kill.”
Nichols did not grant the request, but a U.S. District Court judge is poised to hear a similar argument in a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of a 16-year-old who played a role in a Detroit drug deal that ended with gunfire and a death.
The federal lawsuit has reignited a long-simmering debate over Michigan’s ban on parole for certain juvenile killers. Critics say the law ignores the potential for young criminals to grow into healthy adults.
“I can understand nobody wants to give up on a young person,” said Cooper, the Oakland prosecutor who spent 28 years as a judge before being elected to her current post.
“I understand that philosophy, but I have also had life experiences and ran into a couple young people who were sociopaths. I think that sociopaths are born. I don’t think that they’re made.”
Tillman, who is growing into a man but still uses pop-culture references like a teen, wants a second chance to challenge such assumptions.
“I want somebody to look at me and see a good person, but they don’t trust that we can change,” he said. “How can somebody be born a killer? That’s like Jason (from Friday the 13th), but even he went through some things. Nobody is born to kill. Nobody.”


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If your answer to any of the above questions is positive, we are here to help you for Carpet Cleaning Tomewin.
Mark’s carpet cleaning is a leading company in Tomewin dealing in carpet cleaning services. Our team of experts can help you not just clean your carpets but also get rid of stains, germs, mould and bacteria. Moreover, we believe that clean carpets make your home look better.
They will not leave the site until everything is perfectly done and you are satisfied.
There are some more methods that our company uses to clean carpets. Some of them are as follows –
This method of dry carpet cleaning Tomewin is one of the newer technologies in the market but it is also one of the widely used methods used by professional cleaners.
Dry carpet cleaning, also known as compound cleaning, is a process in which we apply a cleaning solution or chemical to the inner area of your carpet using a powerful mechanical counter-rotating brush machine. This opens the carpet fibre and allows the solution to settle deep inside, thus deeply cleaning the carpet.
Professional carpet cleaning is essential as it not only deep cleans the carpet but also extends its life and quality. We know people always think about the expenses and costs of professional carpet cleaning. We at Marks Carpet Cleaning feel immense pride when we provide all of our carpet cleaning services at reasonable costs. We will clean the carpet, treat the stains and finish the work all within a day. Now avail the benefits of our effective carpet cleaning services in Melbourne at affordable costs today. We will never compromise on the quality of the service we provide while keeping low and reasonable costs.
One of the major sources for carpet damage is WATER. It leaves your carpet totally ruined if not treated on time. Also, it can be an invitation to mould on your carpets. Whether there is sewage back up, water pipe bursting, water machine overflow, or roof leakage that flooded the carpets, we can help you. Using advanced tools and specialised skills, we give the best restoration services for carpets.
At Marks Carpet Cleaning we offer all kinds of carpet cleaning services which includes etc.
Carpet Steam Cleaning is the widely used method that effectively cleans your carpet. This process involves applying hot pressurised (steam) water into the carpet fibre along with specialised cleaning solution. The water is then extracted from the carpet which also brings the dirt, soil and food particles along. We use the best carpet stain remover solutions, that are not harmful to your kids and pets. The quality of our products and our services are never sacrificed at any cost.
This is also an effective method for cleaning the carpets thoroughly. This is executed by applying a dry cleaning solvent combined with very less quantity of water directly onto the carpet. Afterwards, the solvent is extracted from the carpet using the vacuum, leaving the carpets cleaned and fresh.
With the use of hot water, we firstly loosen the dirt, stain and microbes so that they can be easily removed with the cleaning solution. The cleaning solution will be more effective when applied after the use of hot water. The water is extracted with the help of a vacuum cleaner which reduces the duration of drying the carpet. So it proves to be a better method for carpet cleaning.
Coffee stains can permanently decolourise the carpet by leaving brown spots. Coffee stains should be treated as soon as possible, as the dried stain is more stubborn and damaging. Our professional carpet cleaners use effective and strong solvents to treat coffee stains on the carpets. Any kind of coffee stain be it old or fresh is treated using these solvents. You can hire our professional carpet cleaners and eradicate any number of coffee stains from the carpet effectively in no time. We treat dry as well as fresh coffee stains and provide stain removal results in no time
Blood stains on the caret can be very repulsive and obnoxious for us and our guests as well. Blood stains can leave red or dark brown spots on the carpets which can be permanent. Also, the presence of blood will attract pathogens, viruses and bacteria which will comprise the hygiene of the carpet. Our professional carpet cleaners will utilise strong commercial products for the treatment of blood stains. Chemicals and solvents we use dissolve the bonds between blood and carpet and remove the staining material asap. We can treat any kind of blood stain be it old or fresh and provide complete stain removal results in no time.
Urine stains on the carpets can be very disgusting and can lead to deterioration and damages. Urine satin will contaminate the carpet with many dangerous germs and pathogens. Urine stains will have a permanent yellow spot on the carpets and while making your carpets stink and release a bad odour. Our professional carpet cleaners will remove urine stains effectively. We use strong and safe commercial products for the treatment of urine stains. After removing the stain we then sanitise the carpet and eradicate all the pathogens.
While having a good time drinking beer you can spill it on the carpet. Beer stains are very stubborn and beer can spread throughout the carpet. Our professional carpet cleaners can handle and eradicate any number of beer stains from the carpet. We use strong solvents which can completely remove the beer stain effectively. Get beer stains from your carpet removed effectively by hiring us today.
Ink Stains on the carpet will always end up in permanent spot and decolourisation of the carpet. Ink fluid can spread and seep deep within the carpet fibres. It is essential to treat the stain in and out so that no sign of coloured ink is left. We use strong thinners and solvents that can easily dissolve away all the ink fluid. We will also treat old ink stains using special commercial products as well.
Your floor coverings are an easy target for accidents, spills and stains. You may try your best save your carpets from the attack of stains, but they somehow manage their way. Especially, when you have pets and kids around, accidents and spills are more of a common thing. Experts always advise treating the stains as soon as they take place on the carpet, for the easy removal, as old and dried stains are often hard to get rid of. In case, if you didn’t get the chance to remove the stains from your carpets earlier and now you are facing the problem, it is better you go for professional carpet stain removal services instead of for trying and harming the carpet fibre.
The carpet will get dirty whether you get it cleaned from anywhere. The professional cleaners will only clean the carpet but the maintenance of the carpet cleanliness is totally in your hand. So do not fall in the trap that the carpet will not get dirty. Yes, it is considered that the carpet will get dirty slowly.
The furniture lying over the carpet are also the sources of staining as well as dirt are hidden below their legs. Thus the removal of the furniture from the carpet will make the process of cleaning more effective and long-lasting.
Not at all, the process used by our professionals for cleaning is tested and certified for this purpose. The shrinkage will only happen if there will be some problem with the carpet.


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ROKBAK has announced a further appointment to its expanding North American dealer network.
TraxPlus serves customers across Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama. The firm was founded in 2013, initially specialising in supplying used construction and forestry equipment. Rokbak said it has since grown to become one of the ‘premier’ new and used sales and rental dealerships in the south east of America.
With TraxPlus already serving customers ranging from small private contractors to large contracting companies, as well as government entities, sales manager Mark McGee believes its new OEM partner will help attract business from more of those bigger outfits.
He said, “Our mission is to provide equipment from the world’s leading manufacturers, so on the back of the growth of our construction and rental departments, we felt like the addition of Rokbak’s articulated haulers would be a perfect fit to expand our product offerings. With some major projects on the horizon, we expect demand for the rugged and reliable RA30 and RA40 to be through the roof!”
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CEMENT MANUFACTURE. MANUFACTURE. It involves the following steps. 1. Mixing of raw material. 2. Burning. 3. Grinding. 4. Storage and packaging. 1. Mixing of raw material. Mixing can be done by any one of the following two processes. (a) Dry process. (b) Wet process a) Dry Process. Block diagram of manufacturing.
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More than 30 raw materials are known to be used in the manufacture of portland cement, and these materials can be divided . Classification Code (SCC) for portland cement plants with wet process kilns is 3-05-006, and the six-digit SCC for plants . Figure 11.6-1. Process flow diagram for portland cement manufacturing.
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May 18, 2011 . Figure 1 illustrates a flow diagram of a conventional white cement manufacturing process. The raw material (typically line along with other materials) is fed in to the crusher/ stacker and reclaimer for crushing. The raw material from crusher enters the raw mill for fine crushing and drying and finally.
Aug 3, 2017 . 6 Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts • Audit Division. August 2017. Chapter 1: Introduction to Cement Production. Audit Procedures for Cement Production Tax. Newer Manufacturing Process Flow Chart.
The clinker burning process is the most important part of the process in terms of the key environmental issues for cement manufacture: energy use and emissions to air. Figure 1. Process flow diagram for the manufacture of cement . To produce 1 tone of clinker, the typical average consumption of raw materials in the EU is.


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Dr. Andrew Wilner is a neurologist, epilepsy specialist, and journalist from Fall River. He works for CompHealth as a locum tenens physician, filling in for physicians around the country. Wilner’s his latest book, “Bullets and Brains,” will be available this fall.
PBN: What is your forthcoming book, Bullets and Brains, about?
WILNER: “Bullets and Brains” is a collection of more than 100 essays, exploring the human brain and the everyday activities we do that can impact its function … from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease to sports concussions and video games. The essays meet at the intersection of science and daily life, so they’ll be interesting to both the medical community and the inquisitive reader.
Bullets and Brains will be published early this fall. It will be available on Amazon as a soft cover, in local Rhode Island bookstores such as Island Books in Newport, and as a Kindle e-book. You can learn more about the book and get a sneak preview at bulletsandbrains.net.
PBN: What is a locum tenens physician? Do you do any work locally?
WILNER: I work with CompHealth as a locum tenens physician, one who temporarily fulfills the duties of another. This has allowed me to experience a wider range of disease pathology and patient interactions than an on-staff physician at a single hospital. Working with CompHealth allows me freedom with scheduling so I can fulfill both of my passions – writing and medicine. As a result of my experience traveling to different types of facilities and regions, my book became a true snapshot of the current neurology landscape. One of the great things about locum tenens is the chance to learn new things and face new challenges, which I always find very stimulating.
I went to medical school at Brown University and many years later was a clinical associate professor of neurology at Brown as well. From time to time, I work locally in New London, Conn., which I really enjoy.
PBN: How do you balance/blend your medical profession with your passion for writing?
WILNER: I believe that caring for patients is the most rewarding job in the world, but is also a demanding one. When I am caring for patients, it requires my full attention and I don’t have time to write. The relatively new profession of a neurohospitalist is usually scheduled in one week blocks, working 24/7. This allows me to have a “total immersion” experience in patient care. When I am at the hospital, I often write down ideas for essays and stories; inspiration can strike anytime. When my hospital work is over and I transfer care to another neurohospitalist, I can shift gears, sit down at my desk, and write. Locum tenens work allows me to find a healthy balance of patient care and writing, and I believe that each of these activities enhances the other.
PBN: What advice do you have for consumers to keep their brains healthy?
WILNER: A healthy brain starts with a healthy lifestyle. Common sense things like avoiding toxic behaviors, eating a balanced diet, exercising, and seeing your doctor regularly (or any time you feel something is not right) will go a long way to maintaining maximum brain fitness. And I always tell my patients to give their brains a workout by trying new activities and learning new things!
Though it may seem obvious, keeping a brain healthy comes by keeping it safe. Though I love sports, I devote several essays in the book about how boxing, football, hockey, and other sports can be dangerous to our brains.
PBN: What do you view as the key issues facing your medical field? What exciting developments are on the horizon?
WILNER: The brain is the most complex organ in our body and people with neurologic disease have complicated problems that may be difficult to diagnose and treat. This process is demanding and takes time. One of the biggest challenges physicians face is the pressure to see an increasing number of patients more quickly. Abbreviated visits are even more difficult when there is more and more data in the form of sophisticated neuroimaging and blood tests that must be carefully reviewed. In addition, patients rightly want to know what is wrong with them and what their treatment options are, which requires thoughtful explanation. Perhaps even more importantly, physicians and patients must spend a certain amount of unhurried time together in order to develop a therapeutic alliance, which can enhance healing.
Another benefit of locum tenens work is that I can adjust my schedule to attend important conferences in my specialty where I can keep up on new developments and interact with colleagues from all over the world. I just attended the ECTRIMS (European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis) meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark. One of the most exciting developments in neurology is the rapid improvement in the understanding of the pathophysiology of disease and the development of potent, new therapies. At this conference, there were more than 1,000 papers being presented including research on several new drugs that may dramatically improve care for people with multiple sclerosis. That’s exciting for physicians and patients.

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The proposed trials will allow about 1,800 lorries of up to two metres longer to operate across the UK, for up to 10 years.
The research previously undertaken by DfT demonstrated that full introduction of longer lorries would have a devastating impact on the prospects for rail freight growth in the retail sector. Concerns have also been raised regarding safety, the ability to utilise the additional space, and the impact on small haulage companies.
The DfT's decision to proceed with the trials is a blow to the rail freight sector, and raises questions about this government's commitment to greener transport. We will be pressing to ensure the trial will be properly representative, and will address the major concerns associated with these vehicles.
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Meet Linda Ridgway Gamblin
Head of Dance Training at Sydney Dance Company.
Your career began in classical ballet, with training at the Royal Ballet School, followed by positions within the National Ballet of Portugal, the Australian Ballet and finally the Royal Ballet. What motivated your shift towards contemporary dance?
Ballet will always hold a special place in my heart, and I haven't left it behind. My attraction to contemporary dance grew from its natural, authentic movement style. Early in my ballet career, I had the opportunity to perform in contemporary ballets like The Green Table by Kurt Jooss and Transfigured Night by Jiri Kylian. These experiences ignited a deep and authentic connection with this form of movement.
I also found a sense of belonging in character roles, such as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet or Lise in La Fille mal gardée. Eventually, I decided to take a break from full-time ballet companies. During this period, I pursued acting studies in London, although becoming an actor was never my intention. It was more about exploring my other interests at the time.
In hindsight, this choice to study acting and explore contemporary movement with the backup of an extensive career in classical ballet has proven invaluable and greatly supports my current role
Can you explain how studying method acting in London impacted your teaching methods?
The classes gave me valuable skills in improvisation, reacting to stimuli and embodying scripts. A particular lesson I learned was how not to act, but to react authentically. Similar to the ideas I was finding in dance movement. Other principles I absorbed included "don't tell me, show me", "act less, feel more", and "question everything and doubt nothing”. One principle I found particularly impactful was "do nothing until you do", which highlighted the power of authentic, in-the-moment reactions. Applying these concepts to dance has profoundly influenced my approach to coaching.
Does classical technique play any role in your training methods now?
Absolutely. Ballet technique to me is simple, beautiful, clear, bio-mechanical; it creates extraordinary movement dynamics and moments of stillness. Rehearsing technical moves in contemporary dance by using the knowledge and information gained from ballet technique and incorporating my interests in theatrical and somatic improvisation skills is what interests me most.
So, what is your philosophy?
At the heart of my philosophy is "First, Do No Harm". I believe in creating an environment that is safe, supportive and challenging for all participants, with a strong emphasis on psychological safety. I recognise that mental and emotional well-being is vital for physical development. I coach from an internal locus of control, empowering dancers to take an active role in their creative and technical growth, making choices that align with their individuality and the mechanics of their bodies. I am committed to embracing inclusivity and diversity and continually examining and addressing my unconscious biases.
How did you become the Head of Training at Sydney Dance Company?
I initially joined SDC as a dancer after returning home from London. The company's equal emphasis on classical and contemporary techniques allowed me to explore ballet technique with a contemporary perspective.
Retiring from the company after five years, I started guest teaching around Sydney. Once my two sons had started school, I enrolled in a bespoke business course for mothers wanting to get back into work. It was an initiative of the Body Shop called Buziness Babes. (They are still creating great initiatives like this to empower women all over the globe). My idea was to create a ballet and contemporary dance program using methods that I considered would support growth in the individual, physically and creatively.
Around the same time, Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela was planning a full-time program at Sydney Dance Company and our paths aligned perfectly. My passion for ballet and contemporary technique and the exploration of improvisation techniques to support creation and performance among other somatic practices aligns well with Rafael’s direction for the company. This year we are celebrating our 10th anniversary in our full-time Pre-Professional Year program. I'm immensely excited about all that we've achieved and the positive impact the training has had on countless young artists and the broader industry.
What are your favourite words?
Favourite words would be authentic, organic, personal agency, autonomy, intuition, yes, no, why, curious, perception and belief. I value these words as they lead to non-judgmental thought that can guide you in the (most) right direction.
How would you describe your feet?
As an extension of my soul (sole). Well workshopped, with the scars to prove it.
Any last thoughts?
We each possess one mind and one body, within which lies a multitude of ideas and choices. Instead of confining ourselves to one box, or conforming to someone else's expectations, let's embrace the freedom to express every facet of ourselves in each unique moment (and dance style).