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Wednesday, December 01, 2004 - Page updated at 09:32 A.M. Mount St. Helens the state's No. 1 air polluter By Sandi Doughton
But right now, the biggest single source of air pollution in Washington isn't a power plant, pulp mill or anything else created by man. It's a volcano. Since Mount St. Helens started erupting in early October, it has been pumping out between 50 and 250 tons a day of sulfur dioxide, the lung-stinging gas that causes acid rain and contributes to haze. Those emissions are so high that if the volcano was a new factory, it probably couldn't get a permit to operate, said Clint Bowman, an atmospheric physicist for the Washington Department of Ecology. All of the state's industries combined produce about 120 tons a day of the noxious gas. The volcano has even pulled ahead of the coal-fired power plant near Centralia that is normally the state's top air polluter. In the mid-1990s, when the facility's emission rate was about 200 tons a day, regulators pressed for $250 million in pollution controls to bring it down to today's level of 27 tons. Government doesn't wield much power over a volcano, though. "You can't put a cork in it," said Greg Nothstein, of the Washington Energy Policy Office. Because the area around St. Helens is so sparsely populated, officials say they haven't heard complaints about respiratory problems linked to the emissions. But if the volcano were right next to Seattle or Portland, some of the most sensitive residents would probably feel the effects, said Bob Elliott, executive director of the Southwest Clean Air Agency in Vancouver. "We are very fortunate, in terms of the impact on human health, that Mount St. Helens is pretty remote." Italy's Mount Etna can produce 100 times more sulfur dioxide than Mount St. Helens and sits in the middle of a heavily populated area. The volcano spawns acid rain and a type of bluish smog that volcanologists call vog, which can affect large swaths of Europe, said Terry Gerlach, a U.S. Geological Survey scientist who studies volcanic gases. Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii's Big Island churns out 2,000 tons a day of sulfur dioxide when it's erupting, creating an acid fog that damages local crops. The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines blew out so much of the gas that the resulting haze spread around the globe and lowered average surface temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere by nearly one degree. Some localized impacts are probably occurring on a much smaller scale near St. Helens' crater, Gerlach said.
"If you were to go and collect rainwater just downwind of the volcano, I suspect you would see some acid rain." Worldwide, sulfur dioxide emissions from volcanoes add up to about 15 million tons a year, compared to the 200 million tons produced by power plants and other human activities. While the fraction due to volcanoes is small, it can have an impact, Gerlach said. "You can't call it trivial, compared with human activity." Volcanic gases bubble out of magma as it rises to the surface, and the amount and type of emissions depend on the chemical makeup of the molten rock. In addition to sulfur dioxide, volcanoes also release smaller amounts of other noxious gases, including hydrogen sulfide and hydrogen chloride. And they churn out large quantities of carbon dioxide. Though not considered an air pollutant, carbon dioxide is the so-called greenhouse gas that's primarily blamed for global warming. Compared to man-made sources, though, volcanoes' contribution to climate change is minuscule, Gerlach said. Mount St. Helens produces between 500 and 1,000 tons a day of carbon dioxide, he estimates. Nothstein, of the state energy office, says the Centralia coal plant puts out about 28,000 tons a day. Statewide, automobiles, industries, and residential and business heating systems emit nearly 10 times that amount. On a global scale, the difference is even more dramatic, said Gerlach, who often gets calls from power-plant operators and oil-company executives who believe nature is just as responsible for global warming as man. His answer always disappoints them. "I tell them the amounts don't even come close and I usually never hear from them again." Worldwide, people and their activities pump 26 billion tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, he said. The total from volcanoes is about 200 million tons a year or less than 1 percent of the man-made emissions. The irony of being surpassed by a volcano on the state's pollution source list hasn't escaped the folks at the Centralia power plant, owned by the Canadian firm TransAlta. "I hope they're going to call Mother Nature and have her put some scrubbers on there," joked company spokesman Richard DeBolt. In a way, that will happen, said Bowman, the Ecology Department atmospheric scientist. As wet winter storms sweep through the area, the rainwater acts as a natural scrubber, washing the sulfur dioxide from the air. And once the volcano stops erupting, the gas emissions will vaporize but geologists say the current lava flows could continue for months, or even years. Sandi Doughton: 206-464-2491 Copyright © 2004 The Seattle Times Company
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Just wondering what I should be expecting from my A/C. I have a 99 Honda Accord with 140,000 miles on it. I've had it for a year, and when I first got it, I couldn't even put my hand on the steering wheel if the vent was pointed there. Now, that doesn't happen. I put a thermometer in the air vent... the temperature of the air coming out is 50 degrees at a stop light. In stop and go traffic, it varies from 45 to 50 degrees. On a straight away, when I'm going 75 MPH, the temp gets down to 44 degrees. What should I be expecting? It's been 90 degrees these last few days here in FL, and my system does not seem to be performing. I bought a can of freon spray, but the gauge on the can said mine was in the "blue" (ok) zone.
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First you should not just dump in more refrigerant, too much will have an adverse effect on the systems ability to cool the car down every bit as much as not enough would. Question. Do you have the air set on recirculate? That is the MOST efficient setting and the one that would get you the coldest vent temperature. 50f vent temps at idle, with 90f ambient is within normal expectations. On the highway I'd like to see 40f, but again some cars simply wont reach that every day because of humidity, ambient temperature, and sun loads that the system needs to overcome. |
The first thing you do is find yourself a reputable A.C. repair shop and have them check the head pressure. Before that you might want to take a garden hose and wash out your condencing coil. DO NOT use the freon recharge kit you buy from the store. That can is " RED TAC " a propane mixture and is not compatable with the 134A in your system. To use the redtac you have to completely empty and recover all 134A and evacuate it. Then refill it with the redtac. Read the fine print on the can. A.C. whether in a car or the home is NOT a d.i.y. project. If your ambiant temp is 90 degs. your gauge will show over charged. If the ambiant temp is 60 degs your gauge will show under charged. Same holds true for the inside temp of the car. To recharge an A.C. unit in a car the proper way is to completely evacuate it and put in a new charge. How do you know you are a lb. low ? How do you know if your 8 oz. low ? How do you know if your over charged ? How do you know that your compressor valves aren't leaking and you have the proper charge ? Those are just a very few things that have to be considered. Then there is the electrical system. That will be next weeks movie. Good luck |
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Thanks. I took it to Tuffy... they charged me a hundred dollars to recharge it. Said it was low on freon. I don't know if that's true or not, I don't notice a difference in performance... but it does work just not freeze me out of the car like I want. I guess I'll just live with it until or unless it quits. |
ok, they sucked out the old freon and added back the proper amount. they discussed the test results, such as vent temp at idle and system pressure? did you tell them it worked the same before and after? what was their response? you need to show a little initiative or at least some knowledge to have a rational discussion with the tech. |
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Oregon State's Talisa Rhea was named Pac-10 player of the week today, in the wake of the Beavers' sweep of Washington and WSU this past week.
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"In Saturday's 60-35 win over Washington State, Rhea set an Oregon State single-game record with eight three-pointers made (8-of-13), which was also one off tying the Pac-10 record. Her 24 points (in 24 minutes) against the Cougars establishes her career-high, and also marks her first game at the 20-point plateau.
"In the 68-64 come-from-behind win over Washington, Rhea was 4-for-9 from beyond the arc, amassing 18 points to go along with seven rebounds and four assists. She scored 13 first-half points after the Beavers had fallen behind the Huskies, by as much as 12 at one point, to pull OSU to within six at the half. Over the past four games, Rhea has scored a team-leading 17.0 points per game. She has connected on 18 three-pointers over that stretch en route to a team-leading 43 three-pointers this season. "
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The move to manipulate photos sparked criticism from government officials in Sweden and raised questions about how IKEA is living up to its own values.
IKEA's catalog is shipped all over the world, with the company this year expected to publish 200 million copies with 62 different versions. The bulk of the catalog is exactly the same in most markets, but the company has said in the past it tailors the images to suit fashion-related tastes of local markets.
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Happy President's Day!
We made some sweet, vintage-y heart wands as gifts for Stella's friends and classmates this past Friday, along with some higher-end ones for keepsakes, and we thought you might like to make some for yourselves!
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Paint your dowel with the base coat. I used the faintest blush-pink color left over from a home interior project.
To add the gold striping, take a pencil and mark lightly in "somewhat" even sections all along one side of the dowel. Then, using the gold pen, twirl the dowel around with one hand while you are painting the stripe on with the pen. Leave a "not gold" stripe at one end where the cap will go on. It does not have to be perfect, and it actually looks more compelling when it is slightly imperfect. I truly love when that happens!
You can also use metallic gold paint and a brush for this step if you wish, but I find that the pen covers in one pass, while the paint does not.
My technique is to paint half of the stripes, let dry, and then turn the dowel over to finish the second half. This will keep you from smudging the paint. Paint the end cap gold.
Glue the end cap onto the dowel and let dry.
Rub or paint on a small amount of satin varnish or wax to give the dowel a smooth, slightly glossy finish. This step is optional.
Cut the chipboard with the die-cutting machine. Use the largest heart from the pack, and place the second-smallest heart centered within it so that you can cut with one pass.
If you are using a different die that does not come with multiple sizes, you may need to cut out the center section with a craft knife.
Hot glue the larger heart to one end of the dowel.
On the opposite side, glue the small heart to cover the dowel, wrapping it around slightly.
Because glitter never covers 100%, I like to base-paint with a metallic to give some underlying sparkle. Hard to tell in the photo, but this is metallic silver.
Paint both sides and let dry.
Now comes the glitter! I use Elmers glue straight out of the bottle, but use whatever is your favorite. Glitter both sides of the heart.
Cut the 2 yards of ribbon in half, and tie around the bottom of the heart. Before you tie the loops, carefully apply a dot of glue to secure the ribbon to the dowel and then finish the bow.
These wands were made for a classroom of five-year-olds, so this was the final product. They were definitely a hit!
For an extra-special few, I used pink German glass glitter (80 grit) and added a rhinestone button embellishment to the top of the bow.
The silk ribbon was also dunked in water and tossed into the dryer for a slightly rumpled, vintage look.
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Features By Christopher Campbell on September 1, 2013 | Be the First To CommentThis is another edition of Short Starts, where we present a weekly short film(s) from the start of a filmmaker or actor's career. This weekend saw the limited release of Afternoon Delight, for which filmmaker Jill Soloway won the Directing Award at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. Of the feature, about a frustrated stay-at-home mom who takes in a young stripper/prostitute to be a live-in nanny, our own Kate Erbland wrote that lead actress "Kathryn Hahn is fantastic as ever" and that in spite of an uneven tone she "still frequently laughed and felt satisfied by its end." Currently it's only playing in New York and Los Angeles, but the film will go wider to most major cities on Friday (September 6th). Until then, you can get ready by watching Soloway's first film, a short titled Una Hora Por Favora, which debuted at Sundance last year. The 13-minute comedy stars Michaela Watkins, who is apparently Soloway's best friend and muse (who also appears in Afternoon Delight and stars in Soloway's earlier Funny or Die sketch Tight) and was made for her as a kind of showcase. They shot it in three months with financing coming personally from the writer-director, who's been in the business for a while as a writer and producer for such TV series as Six Feet Under and United States of Tara. The plot involves a lonely woman who picks up a day worker outside a hardware store to do "una hora" of plumbing work in her […]
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A new report is suggesting that Facebook has secretly been working on a dedicated app for the iPad for the past year and that it is getting close to release. The New York Times is suggesting that the app will launch in a matter of weeks and is not simply a FaceBook interface for iPad but a dedicated app with revamped features. The app will apparently be free of charge from the App Store and the design changes will be dramatic.
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This was on my petition site today. Perhaps you've seen it, or are familiar with the site. I thought it was worth posting. |
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We have arranged your flight from Lima to Cuzco - please make your own way to the domestic terminal (flight time to be confirmed). Welcome to Cuzco, known to the Incas as the 'navel of the world'. At an elevation of 3400m above sea level, it's important to acclimatise to the altitude so spend some time resting in your hotel after we transfer you from the airport.
This morning travel 4 hours by train to kilometre 104 - the start of the trail for us. From here, we have a walk of approximately 4 hours up to the Inca site Wiñay Wayna ('Forever Young'). You have joined the path in time to see the most impressive site on the whole Inca Trail! We will then continue on to 'Inti Punku' ('Sun Gate') from where you will have your first dramatic, panoramic view of Machu Picchu (2400m/7873ft). We will walk down the last part of the trail towards the ancient city itself. On this day, we walk through Machu Picchu, getting a 'taster' for the tour the next day! We finish the day going down to Aguas Calientes to have dinner and a good nights rest.
This morning embark on a 3 hours guided excursion to explore the citadel and the wonderful Temple of the Sun and magical Temple of the Moon. Other highlights include the fascinating Sacred Plaza and the elaborately carved Intihuatana rock. The afternoon remains free time for you to wander the ruins and walk up Huayna Picchu (No guide required - generally guides won't do this anyway). You can return on the shuttle bus at any time to your hotel in Aguas Calientes.
Spend the morning in Aguas Calientes - if you want to revisit Machu Picchu you can, you will just need to obtain an entry ticket locally for it. Later we assist with embarking the scenic train ride back to Cuzco. Disembarking in Poroy, meet our driver who will get you back to the city a little quicker, arriving around 7 pm or so.
Today enjoy a spectacular 10 hour rail journey to Puno. Passing the gentle, rolling Andean Plains where vicuña and alpacas roam freely, the train climbs to 4335m above sea level at La Raya, offering incredible views of the towering, snow-capped Andean mountains. During the journey you will be served a three course lunch in the dining car followed by coffee served in the observation-bar car. Arriving into Puno in the evening you will be transferred to your hotel.
Early this morning we board a yacht from Puno Port for a shared cruise and tour around the floating islands of Uros. Inhabited by fishermen and hunters, these beautiful islands are made from totora reeds and were built in order to escape the imposition of invading cultures. Your cruise continues to the genuine island of Amantani or Tequile, renowned for the fine crafts made by inhabitants. Enjoy lunch in the community before visiting the hilltop sanctuaries of Pachatata and Pachamama. You then return to Puno port arriving around 5 pm or so.
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It would be interesting to know what people are doing to protect their trees. I have been spraying with Surround WP since before the flush. I had to get myself a motorized backpack sprayer and probably should get the fogger attachment. I probably would get better coverage. (Stihl sprayer that holds 4 gal.) I tried using the pump sprayer, but the droplets were too big to get even a fair coverage -- maybe if I was spraying a little tree it would not be so labor intensive. The Kaolin clay (called Surround WP)powder is totally organic and a sticker is added. The supplier that has the best price is 7Springsfarm.com in Check, VA for $27. How I got my latest shipment of 10, 25# bags was by calling them and it just so happened that they had a new customer in Valdosta, GA that had placed a big enough order to have a truck delivery of their products. My order got placed on the truck and I paid $30 for my part of the shipping. Here is the drawback -- you mix the powder (3 cups to a gallon of water is the ratio). While you can get fair to good coverage of the leaves, it requires a second coat. The spraying needs to be applied after a time -- depending on the dew, the rain, the wind, etc. It rubs off. So while we sprayed our trees just before a rain, to spray again within the week would just mean we would have to spray again, and again -- that's the problem. However, I justify the application even if I don't know if the Asian psyllid is around here by knowing that my trees are being protected from other anthropods -- including aphids and maybe even leaf miners. I haven't seen any leaf miner damage so far, and that is out-of-this-world!! I don't see evidence of rust mite either -- although that damage is too early to detect (I think). Scale, none. The other day when it felt like 100 outside, my cucumbers didn't even feel warm. I spray all my vegetables with it. Maybe I should tell that I also use K-Phite 7P. That's a systemic organic fungicide/bactericide. In Oct 2008 the Citrus industry in Florida had decreased by 30 percent. This Greening disease is a total tragedy. |
- Posted by honeybunny442 z6 TN (My Page) on Sun, Jun 21, 09 at 9:57
You have not been able to buy Citrus from Georgia since the beginning of Aug or Sept of 2008, although there was a guy Gizmo selling on ebay after that. I didn't know that the quarantine was in effect when I bought mine from him, the USDA was very nice when they showed up at my house and expressed regret for having to take my plants and destroy them. |
- Posted by brass_tacks 8b/GA (My Page) on Mon, Jun 22, 09 at 10:42
So the plant police are out there stalking e-bay? Is that it? So your trees were confiscated because they were obtained after the fact. This would make a good movie. |
Hi Curious if you're going to be compensated by the seller. ?? i had a similar experience with citrus canker . Ended up being compensated by the state. Certainly worth a shot!! Also had an experience with "importation",orchids in this case, though they had a certificate was not recognized by state . Got money retured from seller in this case. Good luck gary |
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A payday loan, is a short term loan. Typically, you receive the money from the payday loan within a day or two after you apply. You would be required to repay the loan within your next two pay periods. The interest rate on this type of loan is a great deal more than if you were to get a traditional loan from your bank.
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Bishop Oscar Cantu takes over as leader of the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. — It was a historic day for the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces on Thursday with a new bishop taking over on the same day Pope Benedict officially retired.
After more than 30 years of services, Bishop Ricardo Ramirez steps down and hands over the reigns Bishop Oscar Cantu.
"I'm just anxious to finally settle in and to be able to roll up my sleeves and get to work," Cantu said.
Ramirez retires on the same day as Pope Benedict. Benedict's retirement was acknowledged during the installation mass.
"It's a big coincidence,"Bishop Ramirez joked. "I just keep thinking maybe he heard what a good day it was to retire and he copied me."
With Cantu of San Antonio taking over as the second-ever bishop of the diocese, Ramirez officially begins his own retirement.
"There's mixed emotions and there's a sense of relief," Ramirez said. "There's also a sense of satisfaction."
Ramirez leaves a diocese he helped build from the ground up and kept it going during rough patches.
"There was a time when I thought we weren't going to make it," Ramirez admitted. "We didn't have enough money, we didn't have the seminarians and the priests."
Ramirez persevered and leaves the diocese in good shape for Cantu, whom he knows will build on the work he started.
"He'll enjoy serving these people as much as I've had," Ramirez said.
After his installation, Bishop Cantu thanked the hundreds in attendance.
"Thank you for your generous and heartfelt welcome," Cantu said. "I look forward to getting to know you and working with you for many years."


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Posted onMIAMI BEACH — Sea Ray introduced seven new boats for model-year 2013, including the 370 Venture, which won the NMMA Innovation Award in the power category Thursday at the Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail, as well as Boating magazine's Boat of the Year Award.
The brand is bringing what it calls Next Wave initiative across all platforms, a "commitment to redefine the boating experience through every platform," Brunswick Boat Group president Andy Graves said at a press event during the Miami International Boat Show.
"We are applying our best new technology in clever new ways," Graves said.
Vice president of product development Ron Berman told Trade Only the focus on new and innovative products will be the "new normal" at Sea Ray.
Despite some changes at Sea Ray, dealers should feel confident that parent company Brunswick Corp. is not pulling out of the marine segment. "No way," Graves said. "We've got a winning hand. Why not play it?"
Brunswick CEO Dustan McCoy told the crowd that the marine group accounts for 75 percent of the company's overall business. It is contributing 20 percent of sales to research and development, with "more [being devoted] to this brand than any other," McCoy said.
"I think we can all acknowledge we are in a market recovery and Sea Ray is ideally positioned to capitalize," Graves said.
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"There will be treats at every turn at the 25th annual party which begins at 5 p.m.," said Sharon Marr, executive director for MainStreet Cleveland.
In addition to entertainment featured on three stages, more than 50 vendors including area businesses, churches, schools, and restaurants are offering plenty of food and fun to enjoy at this year's party. Spooks and goblins will be able to find everything to eat — from Greek food to barbecue, nachos, funnel cakes, hamburgers, hotdogs, and much more. Trick-or-treaters will find plenty to fill their treat bags plus there will be giveaways, bungee jumps, commemorative photos, and much more.
"Treat Street, sponsored by Mars Chocolate will be located on Church Street in front of the Police Services Center. Treat Street opens at 6 p.m. It is a favorite among children as Church Street is transformed into a candy land for kids. Children visiting Treat Street are assured a big bag full of Mars Chocolate goodies with Cooke's Food Store providing 10,000 orange grocery bags and Solutions Finance sponsoring 5,000 bags to hold the candy." Marr said.
Chilhowee Dance and Performing Arts Center dancers will open the Block Party at 5 p.m., on the main state on the Courthouse Plaza.
Second Hand Smoke takes the stage at 5:30. The group is described as a "rootsy, fun rock band" playing hits from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s, according to Marr.
The popular local group, Dexter Thomas Band performs at 6:30. The Dexter Thomas Band has built a reputation as being one of the most exciting show bands in the Southeast. Their high-energy show features the outstanding vocals of India Galyean and Jonathan Jarrett and a 10-piece entourage of experienced musicians and vocalists. The band has been featured in many concert events throughout the Southeast, from headlining the Conoco Stage at Chattanooga's Riverbend to opening for Michael Bolton in Finley Stadium. They have performed in concert with The Doobie Brothers, Bruce Hornsby, Atlanta Rhythm Section, The Guess Who, Leon Russell, The Byrds, Goose Creek Symphony, Survivor, The Temptations, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, The Four Tops, The Drifters, Dr. Hook, and the Coasters.
Headline entertainment for the event is Drivin' N Cryin' — one of the South's hottest jam bands.
The Atlanta-based band — best known for their 1991 hit "Fly Me Courageous" is playing a 90-minute concert beginning at 8:15 p.m, thanks to a sponsorship by Check Into Cash and the company's founder and CEO, Allan Jones.
Drivin' N Cryin' has toured extensively over the last 25 years and even made history by becoming the only band to share a stage with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sonic Youth and Neil Young in the same 12-month period. In 2011, the Georgia General Assembly honored the band with a resolution for their contribution to popular music, according to Marr.
In addition to the great entertainment there are many other activities.
The Costume Contest, sponsored by Mars Chocolate begins at 6 p.m. on the Fun Stage at the Post Office Annex. Costumes will be judged in age categories 0 to 2 years, 3 to 5 years, 6 to 8 years, 9 to 12 years, 13 to 15 years, and 16 and adults. Trophies will be awarded to first, second and third place in all age categories and each participant receives Halloween treats compliments of Mars Chocolate.
Following the Costume Contest, Block Party attendees can take the Fun Stage at the Post Office Annex and show off their singing talent with Karaoke by Detour DJ. Detour DJ & Audio has been providing professional DJ, sound, lighting and karaoke services since 2002. There are thousands of Karaoke songs available spanning from golden oldies to modern pop hits.
Marr said the Karaoke event is a very popular venue during the Block Party.
"Children will enjoy the DARE Midway that will be filled with air toys, including a giant slide and bouncers. The DARE Midway is sponsored by the Cleveland Police Department and Bradley County Sheriff's Department," Marr said.
Sponsors include at the Platinum level: Mars Chocolate North America, Jones Management Services, and Pioneer Credit; Gold level: Johnston Coca-Cola and Cleveland Police Department; Silver level: Bradley County Sheriff's Department, Brenda Lawson & Associates, Larry Hill Ford, Waste Connections of Tennessee, Andrew Johnson Bank; and Bronze level: BB&T, Chilhowee Dance and Performing Arts Studio, Easy Auto, Ed Jacobs & Associates, First Tennessee Bank, H&R Block, and Don Ledford Automotive Center.
In-kind sponsors include Apple Valley Orchard, Bradley County, the city of Cleveland, Cleveland/Bradley Courts Community Service, Cleveland Daily Banner, Cleveland Utilities, Cooke's Food Store and Super Saver, Cleveland Utilities, Keep America Beautiful, Shannon & Associates Advertising Group, and WCLE's Mix 104.1.
Each year, thousands of Bradley County and Cleveland residents attend the event as well as many who live in the surrounding area.
The Block Party and annual Cleveland Christmas Parade are the two largest MainStreet Cleveland events attended by residents, according to Marr.
For more information on this free family event, contact MainStreet Cleveland at 479-1000 or visit the website www.mainstreetcleveland.com.


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Ahhh, playoff baseball. Nothing shouts randomness quite like a short series. The two lower seeds move on to fight for a chance to head to the World Series. Lower seeds, upstarts and fluke jobs…
Or, the two best offenses in the National League. The defending World Series champion from each of the last two years. There were no bad choices among the four deserving participants in the National League division series. The two teams that emerged seemed — at different but equally dire moments during their respective five game thrillers — the least likely to survive now square off with a World Series berth on the line.
One team that relegated its former ace to the bullpen, only to call on him in relief to save their season, is best known for its formidable starting rotation, a rotation that managed a single decent start in the divisional round. The other pulled itself off the mat in one of the most dramatic games in recent memory, a game in which their nominal ace did not make the fourth inning.
Who got the biggest cheers during pregame intros? None other than that long-haired long reliever. #SFGiants
— John Shea (@JohnSheaHey) October 15, 2012
What we're left with is all we could ever really ask for: two very good teams playing for a trip to the World Series. The newly-condensed playoff schedule means neither team sends their "ace" for Game One, though the leftovers are pretty good, too. Lance Lynn versus Madison Bumgarner.
Madison Bumgarner is a very good pitcher. The Giants like him enough to buy out his arbitration years. His FIP, ERA, and xFIP are reminiscent of CC Sabathia's numbers over the last two years. He's good. But there are whispers about his ability to cope outside AT&T's comfy confines. Concerns about his ability to keep the ball in the ballpark at times. Fears over his release point and a nagging tendency to show the ball to hitters early.
The Cardinals lineup is patient and powerful. If Bumgarner is shaky, as he was in the Division Series, the Cardinals will make him pay. The young lefty is murder on left-handed hitters, keeping the ball away from them as a rule and mixing his pitches brilliantly.
Mike Matheny sends out his lineup. He only has one.
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- D. Descalso 2b
- P. Kozma ss
- L. Lynn p
Lance Lynn moves back into the starting rotation after pitching three times in relief during the Division Series. Lynn has a rather pronounced platoon split, though his fastball is nice enough to see him through. He won't throw as hard as he did during his last relief outing (one very long batter faced in Game Four against the Nats) but Lynn is a solid strikeout pitcher whether starting or pitching in relief.
The Giants sent out their A-team, with Buster Posey behind the plate as he was ordained to do by the gods of baseball.
- A. Pagan cf
- M. Scutaro 2b
- P. Sandoval 3b
- B. Posey c
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Rogue militias challenge Libyan state security
By Essam Mohamed in Tripoli for Magharebia – 08/04/2013
Tripoli's Abu Slim police station was blown up and set alight last Thursday (April 4th) in just one of the latest incidents highlighting security challenges to the Libyan state.
The police post was assaulted by gunmen who tied up the guards and freed two prisoners. Three other prisoners refused to flee.
The incident came a day after Zintan resident and accused murderer Abdul Raouf Ramah was handed over to police in Abu Slim, following the justice minister's instructions to hand prisoners over to state judicial authorities. While he was on his way to the public prosecutor, the police car was attacked by an armed group that opened fire on the policemen and beat them.
Police Col. Juma al-Meshri said that the armed group tied up seven policemen at the station, took away their three rifles and burnt the files of lawsuits and police citations.
Sami al-Mariami of the security committee in Abu Slim said that the police station was completely burnt. He noted that the group poured gasoline around the building and burnt all police citations, except for one belonging to defendant Ramah and two Kalashnikovs that were kept in a safe which they couldn't open.
Meanwhile on Friday, gunmen opened fire at the Abu Slim hospital. Workers at the hospital left their posts after the attack, with the exception of the operating and emergency room employees.
The assailants killed one man in the intensive care unit, with bullets to his head and side. They then tore apart his side using glass.
Hashem Bashar, head of the Supreme Security Committee, Tripoli branch, issued a statement in which he demanded Justice Minister Salah Marghani explain his ministry's capabilities to take over responsibility for prisons.
He said that the ministry was not yet ready to take over supervision of all prisons because there were many security threats.
"Although two years have elapsed since the declaration of Libya's liberation, we haven't seen any serious step or any visible efforts by the justice minister, decision-makers or members of the judiciary about these prisons," he said.
"Cleansing the judiciary before activating it and dismissing the symbols of corruption in it is the most important demand after the success of the February 17th revolution," he added.
He also called upon the justice minister and decision-makers in the judiciary to deal with the revolutionaries with a spirit of consultation and co-operation.
"The most important thing for us is how to avoid a clash between the government and the revolutionaries and not to exclude the revolutionaries under the pretext of legitimacy," said Mahasen Beshir, a teacher.
But even as some urge a slow pace to security reforms, attacks continue against vital installations across Libya.
Two pipelines leading to the Zueitina oil terminal near Ajdabiya were blown up on April 2nd, according to Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC). There were no human losses, according to Abul Qasim Shinghir, acting NOC president.
The blast was deliberate and caused by an RPG, said Muftah Saad Bouhriq, commander of the Ajdabiya 1st Reconnaissance Brigade.
In his turn, journalist Abdelkrim al-Raqie said that the loss was "huge and shouldn't just be allowed to pass by".
"If it was a sabotage operation, the disaster will be greater because the state hasn't yet imposed its control on important places, especially economic facilities," he added.
Journalist Fatima al-Mariami said, "Unfortunately, there have been repeated acts of sabotage in Libya, and this time, they affected the oil and gas pipelines in Zueitina."
"We haven't seen the interim Libyan government dealing firmly with such violations against state institutions or private properties," she added. "Therefore, we can say that it is encouraging others to carry out the same acts of sabotage and chaos that affect Libya's interests first and then citizens' interests."
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عبد الفتاح
May God grant security to the country and its people!
فتحي عبدالفتاح
In reality, those who commit such irresponsible acts don't know that they are destroying their houses with their hands. The state or representatives of the state should speed up implementation of a law for the traitors of the nation which is known (the sanction for treason is immediate execution). It is God Whose help is sought.
عبد اله
If only Libyans would understand. I apologise for these words.
The responsibility for this goes to those who helped kill Kadhafi, which was indeed an extrajudicial liquidation and, so, a crime, and who did not help the Libyan people rebuild their country. The question that arises is as follows: Did Nicolas Sarkozy and the ones who supported him (Qatar, etc.) want to save the Libyan people or just liquidate Kadhafi? History will tell.
In reality, Sarkozy or any other country which supported the Libyan people in their blessed revolution, I think that these countries offered help for the sake of two but have a third interest.


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I'll See Your Dutrows and Raise You One McLaughlin
Todays feature, a secondary allowances optional $75,000 claiming for fillies and mares going a mile and 70 yards, has drawn seven entrants, including an entry. What a skull buster! And if youre a wee bit paranoid, consider that Tony Dutrow saddles favorite Street Bird (2-1), while brother Rick the entry, including surface loving Maggies Smile (3-1).
Street Bird drew off to win her latest by open lengths under similar conditions. Owning early speed, the rail, and speed maven C. C. Lopez, shell be a tough out. However, were hoping the class rise and stuffer competition might neutralize those advantages.
Maggies Smile is 3-for-4 on this surface and has been toughened in a series of stakes. However, she, too, is long on early speed and appears one dimensional. Brother vs. brother in a speed duel? Unlikely, but who knows?
Littletown Bridge (4-1) might provide good value. The Kairan McLaughlin trainee, switching to Alan Garcia, is coming off a very sharp sprint effort and earned her best performance figure going long on this surface last year. Coupled with the fact that the barn is a profitable 21% efficient when stretching from a sprint to a route, and comes from a live race (the only runner to emerge from that race won her next start), there is reason to expect further improvement in her second start off the layup.
Taking Littletown Bridge to win at 3-1 or greater, boxing her in the exacta with Maggies Smile, and adding late-running Morning Gallop in second and third positions in the trifecta.
Running Totals: (155) 56-33-16. Total Dollar Return: $347.60 [win selections only]
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That from Saturday afternoon onwards, the whole Hummingbird family has until Wednesday off. Now, having three days off in a row for all of us hasn't happened since January, so I'm hoping to make the most of it. What will we do? I honestly don't know yet. You see, I'm putting that whole 'planning for spontaneity' thing that I wrote about into action ;)
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intermediate-range nuclear weapons
Class of nuclear weapons with a range of 620–3,400 mi (1,000–5,500 km). Some multiple warheads developed by the Soviet Union could strike several targets anywhere in Western Europe in less than 10 minutes. The U.S. could send a single nuclear warhead from central Europe to Moscow in less than 10 minutes. Both were regarded as offensive, first-strike weapons. U.S.-Soviet arms-control negotiations (1980–87) led to the intermediate nuclear forces (INF) treaty, signed by Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan, to completely remove and dismantle these and shorter-range weapons.
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Must-Have Thanksgiving Dish: Fresh Cranberry Relish from TheKitchn
For the month of November, we have asked some of our favorite food bloggers to share recipes for their must-have Thanksgiving dishes. Join us to see what will be on their tables this year and for years to come.
Fresh Cranberry Relish by Elizabeth from TheKitchn
Given all of the labor-intensive things that make up a Thanksgiving table (anyone brined a turkey lately?), cranberry relish is beloved for being relatively easy. So when I say that my family's cranberry relish recipe for many years involved a meat grinder, you might think, "Yeah, right. I'll take the can." But trust me: This is easy, and it's the perfect combination of tart and sweet, juicy and crunchy. Also, I now use a food processor.
My grandmother (and then my parents) used the meat grinder because she put whole oranges, peel and all, into the relish, and the old-fashioned grinder created nice texture. But over the years, my sister and I have eliminated the peel; it always tasted slightly bitter. This version has cranberries, of course, plus sectioned oranges, apples, pecans, and, the secret ingredient, some canned pineapple. It is like a minced fruit salad, which is a nice accompaniment to all of the hot stuff on your plate. We treat it like a pre-dessert—something sweet to tide us over until the pies are sliced. If stores sold bags of fresh cranberries year-round, I'd eat it all the time. Fortunately, it freezes beautifully, so not only can you freeze it for later, you can also make it a few weeks before Thanksgiving. Leaving you more time to brine that turkey.
Fresh Cranberry Relish
makes about four cups
1 12-ounce bag of fresh cranberries
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
1 large orange (or 2 small), sectioned and chopped into small pieces*
1 apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced
1/3 cup canned, crushed pineapple (drained of excess juice)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1. Rinse and drain the cranberries.
2. Then pulse them about 12-15 times in a food processor until finely chopped but not pulverized. Put in a large bowl.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir, and allow to sit for an hour or two in the refrigerator before serving, so that the sugar can dissolve and the flavors can mingle. This relish also freezes well.
*To section an orange: Slice off a small disk from the bottom of the orange, so that it sits still on a cutting board. Use a chef's knife to carve down the sides, removing the peel in about 4 or 5 pieces. Use a paring knife to cut into the orange on either side of the thin membranes that separate each section. The sections should wiggle free and come out. Then roughly chop and add to the relish.
Elizabeth Schatz Passarella is a freelance writer, and frequent contributor to Real Simple in addition to several other publications. She blogs for TheKitchn, and loves pork but has an aversion to lentils.
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Sayers on 3/8/2013 11:43:00 PM more reviews by Sayers
Age: 56 & Over Skin: Normal Hair: Blond Eyes: Green
Nothing but nothing makes my green eyes greener than Root Beer. Does not show up as any real shimmer on me more on the matte side which I love. Just a really beautiful shadow.
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*TOP REVIEWER* MadchenRogue on 12/11/2012 11:15:00 PM more reviews by MadchenRogue
Age: 30-35 Skin: Oily, Fair, Neutral Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
RootBeer: officially this shade has been described as "shimmer" and it is. A very safe color to use during the daytime. Perfect transitional color. Over blending this color will cause the color to disappear.
The color of Rootbeer is best described as a marriage of brown milk, dash of gray, and a pinch of purple. Sheer- light medium wash of color.
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Bountiful23 on 11/8/2012 8:13:00 PM more reviews by Bountiful23
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Dark, Warm Hair: Black, Curly, Fine Eyes: Black
On MY skin, this color comes off a little bit like smut, not Satin Taupe. Its a dark purpleish, brownish color. It gorgeous for a during the day smokey eye. It doesn't look like much in the pan, but it is gorgeous on. You may want to try it with a little bit of Brownscript above the crease. Its really pretty.
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BlueeyedSusan on 6/11/2012 6:50:00 PM more reviews by BlueeyedSusan
Age: 44-55 Skin: Dry Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
This is the perfect brown with a touch of purple for us blue eyed women. It doesn't look like much in the container but anyone with blue eyes will notice their blue eyes pop when they use this shadow. The only problem I have is although the consistence is finely milled and pretty much perfect after it is about half used the shadow crumbles in the container causing waste, but it is so reasonably priced I just buy several at one time. Other than the crumbling and wastage it is on par with very expensive eye shadows I have used. This is a great everyday shadow when I don't want to spend a lot of time getting made up but still want to look good. I inherited puffy lids and using this from the crease slightly up toward my eyebrows and blending and then adding a little more at the outside edge above my crease helps define my eyelids and minimizes the appearance of puffiness. This shadow used to be sold at my local drugstore but now I buy it online. I can no longer find it locally.
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Iphegenia on 3/27/2011 1:44:00 PM more reviews by Iphegenia
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse Eyes: Green
One of my favourite eyeshadow colours! I apply it lightly during daytime and use a bit more for a nice smokey eye look. Pops out my green eyes nicely as well!
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*TOP REVIEWER* slippingbeauty on 2/26/2011 3:00:00 PM more reviews by slippingbeauty
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral Hair: Red, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Blue
I am sure the other reviews mention this, but NYX Root Beer is an almost-exact dupe of MAC Moth Brown, which is terribly HTF. I have swatched the two side by side, and while they look different in the pan, the payoff, color and finish are nearly identical. The difference is that Root Beer is far less expensive and not impossible to find. I find the quality of NYX eyeshadow singles to generally be on par with "mid-end" brands like MAC and Urban Decay, especially if you use a primer.
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clojo on 2/6/2011 10:44:00 PM more reviews by clojo
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
I really like the texture and pigmentation of this eyeshadow, it has a nice soft satin finish and blends beautifully.
It is quite a cool colour and swatches nicely on my hand, though once its on my eyes the colour pulls more towards gray than brown. Unfortunatly I much prefer warmer tones on me and have to be careful what I pair this with: too cold a colour and the whole look is wrong for me, too warm a colour brings out the ashy grayness more and makes it look wrong again.
Im so torn with this colour! maybe I will find its perfect mate one day. Any suggestions?
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najuheeya on 12/10/2010 11:07:00 PM more reviews by najuheeya
Age: 19-24 Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
one of my go-to eye shadow! when you are in rush, you can just put a primer and put this on top + blend you will look just polished! can be used for eye brows..overall, good price and packaging. It's also easy to blend. it's a definite must have
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*TOP REVIEWER* oscarnabby on 12/8/2010 4:36:00 PM more reviews by oscarnabby
Age: 36-43 Skin: Oily, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Hazel
I agree wholeheartedly with the general raves for this shade. My favorite thing about it is the way it pops out the green in my hazel eyes. And the texture and blendability is to die for!! I know I'll be getting lots of use out of this shadow, and will definitely repurchase when I run out!
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*TOP REVIEWER* theymightbejenny on 10/13/2010 3:02:00 PM more reviews by theymightbejenny
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
I've finally found my HG crease color! Root Beer is a gorgeous med-dark brown with a hint of grey and a pink undertone. My skin tone is neutral but leans slightly cool, so this is perfect for me. Very warm toned people may find this pulls too grey for them, but on me it's the perfect neutral brown. It has a soft, buttery texture and is very blendable. It isn't an all-out shimmer/frost shadow, but does have a pretty sheen. The color payoff is great. It's very reasonably priced - about $4.99. The only problem I have is that NYX products can sometimes be hard to find. The only place close to me that carries NYX is my local ULTA - and they don't have the full collection, including this color. I found this at a Perfumania in an outlet mall which was about an hour away. NYX is readily available online, but they're swatches are garbage. So if you're a try-before-you-buy kinda girl, it may be tough to get your hands on. Other than that, I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.
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Home > News > Publications > The Journal > 2012 > February > Family-Centered Maternity Care Model Introduced at Crozer
When a baby is born, so is a family. It has been extensively documented that immediate close contact and involvement between a mother and her newborn are best for both her and the baby.
Crozer-Chester Medical Center is pleased to announce that its obstetricians and pediatricians are working in harmony to now offer patients the Family-Centered Maternity Care Model. Through this model of care, women are even more intimately involved in the care of their newborn.
"When women come to the hospital to have a baby, they aren't sick, they're healthy. And they aren't at the hospital to get well; they are there to have a wonderful family experience. Family-Centered Maternity Care recognizes those differences and celebrates the process of becoming a family or expanding a family," says Thomas Bader, M.D., chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Crozer-Chester Medical Center.
The model will be employed throughout labor and delivery, and the postpartum hospital stay. It emphasizes education on topics such as breastfeeding and infant care. Women are encouraged to get to know all the providers in her obstetrical practice, along with others who may be on call when it comes time to deliver. At Crozer, each obstetrical patient will receive a handout with photos and short biographies of all our obstetricians on staff.
Other aspects of the Family-Centered Maternity Care model include:
"Couplet care allows physicians and nurses to make moms and their babies our number-one priority," says Christopher Stenberg, MBCHB, FAAP, chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at Crozer. "Moms used to learn how to care for their baby from a large, extended family. This is not really the case anymore, so we want our moms to know that we are going to work with them, help them and take care of their babies while they are at Crozer." Stenberg adds that not only does the Family-Centered Maternity Care model foster improved communication between moms and pediatricians, but it also allows them to get to know the physicians who may be caring for their children for many years to come.
Early feedback on this new model of maternity care has been very positive. The goal is to enhance patient satisfaction, encourage and promote early breastfeeding, and provide education and support for mothers and their families.
Together, Crozer and its sister hospital, Delaware County Memorial Hospital, deliver nearly 3,700 babies each year — more than any other hospital or health system in Delaware County. Moms who deliver at Crozer or DCMH can expect highly personalized care along with the comforts of home — including wireless Internet access in every patient room, premium toiletries for bathing, and "welcome baby" gifts. For more information, or for a referral to a Crozer or DCMH obstetrician/midwife, call 1-855-CK-BABIES (1-855-252-2243) or visit http://4ubaby.crozerkeystone.org.
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Flying to California from Raleigh-Durham International Airport is easy and convenient. Each day, board our non-stop flight to San Francisco or choose between our two non-stop options to Los Angeles. Each city offers a variety of one-stop connections to the West Coast, Asia and beyond.
San Francisco
United Airlines offers daily, non-stop service to San Francisco International Airport from RDU aboard a roomy Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Take off at breakfast and land before lunch, local time. If you have a quick meeting near the airport, you could take the return flight and be home before the second half of the game.
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Hydrogen sulfide is a chemical compound with the molecular formula H2S. H2S is a colorless toxic gas with an extreme rotten egg odor. Humans can normally detect the odor of the compound at 0.0047 ppm. A single breath at 1000 ppm is lethal. The need to control or remove hydrogen sulfide to safe levels is necessary in all types of industries and applications, but is particularly necessary for the hydrocarbon processing industry. In addition to the safety concerns for plant personnel and operators, H2S removal is required for corrosion control due to the highly corrosive of the compound to pipelines, equipment and downstream processes.
Hydrogen sulfide removal processes can be classified according to level of sulfur removal per day (lbs of H2S per day). As a general rule, H2S removal up to 2,000 lbs per day should consider the use of an H2S scavenger type system. A requirement that exceeds this general level of sulfur would consider other processes capable of handling larger quantities of sulfur.
Chemical Products' SULFURTRAP® would be categorized as an H2S scavenger. H2S Scavengers can be futher classified as either (1) liquid or (2) solid based. Both types are treatment options for low temperautre H2S removal from sour hydrocarbons. Liquid H2S scavengers have been commonly used for many years for low-pressure and low-sulfur gas wells. Today, liquid systems are being replaced by solid scavengers due to the advantages solid based systems present over their liquid H2S scavenger counterparts.
Liquid scavengers are typically supplied in drums, and work by pumping the scavenger liquid directly into the sour gas pipeline. When the liquid scavenger runs out, the empty drum must be replaced with fresh chemical. The primary disadvantage of liquid hydrogen sulfide removal chemicals is the high operating/treating cost. Operating costs (OPEX) can run as much as 10 times or more than fixed-bed scavengers. The reason the cost difference is so great is that H2S concentrations and gas flow rates fluctuate, but the liquid scavenger pump is pre-set to treat the maximum expected H2S concentration. When H2S levels drop, or flow rate decreases, the pump continues pumping the same amount of liquid. This overuse of chemical leads to much higher OPEX. Capital expenditures (CAPEX) for liquid systems are relatively low, while OPEX are high.
Conversely, solid hydrogen sulfide scavenger systems do require an initial investment for permanent or skid mounted equipment, but CAPEX can be recouped quickly as OPEX is much lower with solid systems. Solid H2S scavenger equipment is relatively simplistic in design and operation.
Solid hydrogen sulfide scavengers work by passing the sour gas stream through a fixed volume of scavenger in a vertical vessel. Solid scavengers can handle fluctuations in flow rate and H2S concentration with no change in performance or the need to "add" scavenger, thus drastically lowering operating costs.
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Must have knowledge of the trades stated in the description above. Must possess a high school diploma or a GED, a refrigeration equipment certification (EPA Certification Card Class 1 & 2) as well as a valid California driver's license. The ability to successfully meet physical requirements of the job. Must pass an approved pre-placement medical assessment.
Salary range (33) $2,766.41 to $3,362.12 per month, eight (8) steps, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, twelve (12) months per year. Holidays, sick leave and vacation benefits. The District currently contributes $14,625.60 per year to family dental, medical and vision insurance plans and a life insurance plan for employee only.
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10 Things You Don't Know About 'The Warrior' Actor Tom Hardy
Tom believes in love at first sight, or at least he used to. He married his wife Sarah in 1999, after they knew each other for only three weeks. Unfortunately, it didn't last and they soon got divorced.
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