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- I kind of disagree about only 3 crazy contracts this summer. Prust, anyone? There is no reason for Seguin and Hall getting that kind of money as non-arb RFAs. Sather has the cash and he's using his leverage on MDZ. The poster child of unchecked spending is one of a few GMs that plays hardball with RFAs.
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It's about perception, but the league is getting props for simply making a realistic offer. They got as close to the middle as the PA, but the union is taking heat.
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as someone professionally involved in wildlife and habitat management, and control of feral animals, i find myself faced with a moral minefield almost daily.
intrinsically, all creatures strike me as an amazing evolutionary responce to the environment they belong to, and in their own ways are worthy of their chance at life,..
but Sara makes a critical point, so too do the native creatures who are being consumed or outcompeted by the feral creatures we humans continually spread around the countryside (and have done for centuries)
in perspective, i usually fall back to a simple equation to help manage my own moral decisions,... a fox can quite literally eat a handfull of native creatures on a daily basis, this can equate to one or many prey creatures per day, 365 days per year.
each fox in the region i live in has a home range of about 10 to 40 hectares, so in the 6,000 hectare reserve adjacent to my home, there could be well over 100 fox territories, all eating their handfull of wildlife every day.
the fox is a beautiful creature, but if i can buy a little time and space for the 30,000+ handfuls of wildlife they would eat in the reserve beside me, until someone can find a more humane and appropriate method to manage the impact on wildlife we have inflicted by importing a feral species,... then i feel sorry for the foxes, but more sorry for the wildlife and will continue humane control wherever i can.
no feral species is without impact on local endemic wildlife, yes humans are the worst,.. but within reason we have the ability to manage that impact to improve survival and welfare outcomes for other species,.... just a matter of if and how we choose to use that ability.
in my opinion humane control of ferals is the moral cost for protecting the right to exist of the endemic natives of any place.


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N&W 611. CLASS J. STEAM LOCOMOTIVE NATIONAL HISTORIC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LANDMARK MAY 1984 INTRODUCTION The 611 is the sole survivor of fourteen class"J"steam locomotives designed by Norfolk and Western Railway mechanical engineers in 1940. These locomotives were built in the N&W Roanoke, Virginia shops between 1941 and 1950. For 18 years the"Js"pulled the Powhatan Arrow, Pocahontas and Cavalier through Roanoke on their daily between Bluefield, West Virginia and Roanoke in 680-mile runs between Norfolk, Virginia and Cincinnati, October, 1959, the 611 was donated to the City of Ohio. They also ran on the N&W portion of the joint Roanoke's Transportation Museum, the present owner. N&W and Southern Railway routes, pulling the Pelican, In 1981, N&W towed the 611 from the museum to the the Birmingham Special and the Tennessean that Southern Railway's Norris Yard steam shop at Birming- operated between Washington, D.C. and southern cities. ham, Alabama to be rebuilt. Restored to mint condition, Several of the"Js" ran almost 3 million miles each the 611 steamed into Roanoke in August, 1982 with N&W before retirement. Their superb performance and relia- Chairman Robert Claytor at the throttle. The rebuilding bility allowed them to operate 15,000 miles per month, of the"J" was a gift from the N&W to the City of even on the relatively short, mountainous N&W routes. Roanoke in honor of the City's 100th birthday. This success delayed the day when progress, in the To the delight of railfans nationwide, the 611 now form of the diesel electric locomotive, inevitably would pulls special excursion trains, recalling grand memories prevail. of our nation's era of steam rail passenger service. The On the cover: The 611 picks up speed leaving The 611 was placed in service on May 29, 1950 at a 611 has taken her enthusiastic entourages to such distant Reidsville, North Caro- final cost of $251,544. Six years later, on January 23, 1956, cities as Birmingham, Atlanta, Chicago, Columbus, and lina, on August 22, 1982, while traveling westward with the Pocahontas, the 611 St. Louis, with practically every weekend booked from with N&W chairman derailed on a wide curve near Cedar, West Virginia spring through fall. Robert Claytor at the and almost fell into the Tug river. As a result of the The 611 is an operating example of the highest controls. This was the final leg of the three day extensive repairs made necessary by the accident, the achievements in steam locomotive engineering and as return trip to Roanoke 611 was in good condition when the "Js" were retired in an ASME National Historic Mechanical Engineering after reconstruction. January 1959. A request by the Roanoke Chapter of the Landmark commemorates the efforts of engineers and Photo by Jim King. National Railway Historical Society to operate a pas- craftsmen in a colorful and vital period in our senger excursion later that year led the N&W to pull the transportation history. Back cover: Train No. 25 611 out of a group of "Js" destined for the scrap yards at in the Shenandoah Valley Portsmouth, Ohio. After completing the excursion near Roanoke in 1958. No. 25 was the "Powhatan Arrow"an , all coach luxury train that operated in each direction daily between Norfolk, Va. and Cincinnati, Ohio. Photo from N-S files. DESIGN The"J"is the most advanced and most powerful 4-8-4 passenger locomotive ever built in terms of actual drawbar horsepower at speeds up to 50 MPH. Built during an age when other lines were abandoning steam for diesels, many design features incorporated by the N&W represent the pinnacle of steam locomotive technology. unusually large in diameter without exceeding the " The J"was designed for a maximum tractive effort of clearance and height limits of eastern railways. The "J" 80,000 pounds, as shown in the general data in Fig. 1 had the longest combustion chamber of any 4-8-4 and and the plot in Fig. 2. As can be seen from Fig. 2, the largest firebox on a 4-8-4 burning eastern bituminous maximum drawbar horsepowers near 5100 were coal. expected at speeds from about 40 mph to 80 mph. This A unique side-rod-and-driver counter-balancing performance was realized, as can be seen from the data design, in conjunction with stiffened centering of the in Table 1; under controlled tests an average drawbar leading and trailing trucks, permitted speeds in excess horsepower of 5,028 was realized at a speed of 41.03 of 100 mph with drivers only 70 inches in diameter, mph. This performance has not been surpassed, even performance unequaled by other steam locomotives. by modern single unit diesel locomotives. Under test According to vibration calculations, the balancing conditions, the "J" propelled a 15-car, 1015-ton theoretically would have allowed speeds of up to 140 passenger train at 110 mph on level tangent track. mph without the rail damage that could have occurred Performance in regular service was equally impressive, with conventional designs. The piston, piston rod, with speeds on straight sections of track reported to crosshead, side-and-main-rod assembly are of Timken approach 100 mph. Roller Bearing Company light-weight design. The N&W The"J"was mounted on a rigid steel frame cast by engineers incorporated needle, roller, and tapered- General Steel Castings Corporation. This huge one- roller bearings throughout the locomotive to reduce piece casting included not only the complete locomotive friction and wear. Mechanical pressurized lubrication frame, but the two cylinders, the mounting brackets for systems could operate 1300 miles between refills, certain auxiliaries, and an extended support for the cab. feeding oil to 220 points. Grease fittings were located to Air compressors were mounted on the pilot beam area " allow fast relubrication of 72 points. Eleven of the Js" in front of the boiler. Hollow sections cast integral with operated a total of over 5 million miles with only two the frame were designed to serve as reservoirs for roller-bearing failures. compressed air used to operate the air brakes and A side elevation view of the engine is shown in Fig. 1. signaling devices. The"J" was designed with comparatively small 70-inch drivers, allowing the riveted boiler to be The 611 at the Roanoke passenger station in September, 1982. Photo from N-S files. Figure 2: Calculated draw bar pull and horse- power curves for Class J locomotive. Figure 3: Selected data Average from test runs devel- Dry Pressure (lbs.) Steam Run Speed Cut Train Water Coal Firing Chest Draw oping maximum horse- No. MPH Off (Tons) Evaporated Fired Rate Steam Ex. Temp. Bar power of Class J % Lbs./Hr. Lbs./Hr Lbs./Hr. Boiler Chest Passage °F. Horse locomotive. April 18, Power 1946. 275 lbs. Boiler Pressure 23 39.15 66 1,065 104,946 15,145 141 270 238 19.9 665 4,795 25 39.07 66 1,065 103,860 15,646 145 274 243 20.6 701 4,784 300 lbs. Boiler Pressure 24 39.14 61 1,065 103,365 14,828 138 287 253 19.0 676 4,806 Figure 1: Side elevation and general data for 26 41.03 60 1,065 99,942 13,068 121 295 268 20.2 697 5,028 Class J locomotive. Made July 18, 1941, showing main rod being machined in the N&W East Made July 18, 1941, showing fabrication of firebox and boiler shell. The End Shop. This massive section of steel transmits the main thrust of the assembly is turned upside down in the photograph to enable easy access pistons in the cylinders, to the driving wheels. The I-beam section strength to the outside of the firebox by the boilermakers, who are shown in the was carefully computed by N&W designers, as was the "eye" at the end of picture applying flexible staybolt caps around the throat sheet, utilized as a the rod, which is shown during machining process. Roller bearings will be connection between the firebox and second boiler barrel. Photo from N-S inserted into the "eye", prior to application on the locomotive. The main rod files. Capiton by A. M. Bixby Sr. is in a milling machine, with a huge tool utilized for this milling operation. Photo from N-S files. Caption by A. M. Bixby, Sr. View inside cab showing the"J"controls and instruments. The stoker conveyor at lower center brought coal from tender to firebox, introducing it to firebed inside the Franklin "Butterfly" type fire door. The throttle Made July 14, 1941 at N&W East End Shops in Roanoke, Va., showing cast The 611 being sandblasted during reconstruction in the southern railway's appears at top right, with steel steam locomotive "Bed". This huge one piece casting includes the Birmingham shops in 1982. N-S File photo. reverse lever directly entire locomotive frame, the two cylinders, various brackets for mounting of below, in front of engi- auxillaries and a large support for mounting of cab. Note the 8½"cross compound air compressor mounted at left front of pilot beam, with neer's seat. At left are workman connecting piping to carry air throughout the locomotive and brake valves, the smaller train behind. The cylinder saddle appears just behind the air compressor, valve controlling locomo- where the front end of the boiler or smokebox will seat. The cast steel tive brakes, larger con- "locomotive bed" was a great improvement in steam locomotive trolling brakes for entire construction. Another bed frame appears at top left of photograph, showing cylinders prior to application of heads. Photo from N-S files. Caption by train. Photo from N-S A. M. Bixby Sr. Files, caption by A. M. Bixby, Sr. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA PROCLAMATION The following people are credited with the design and construction of the class "J": NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILWAY CERTIFICATE of RECO G NITION Supervision R. G. Henley* General Mechanical Superintendent By virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution H. C. Wyatt* Assistant General Mechanical in the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Superintendent C. E. Pond Assistant General Mechanical there is hereby officially recognized: ASME NORFOLK & WESTERN NO. 611, CLASS J Superintendent STEAM LOCOMOTIVE HISTORIC LANDMARK Design The 4-8-4, No. 611, Class J design of steam-powered, coal- H. W. Reynolds* Mechanical Engineer fired railroad passenger locomotive from 1941 to 1959 brought G. P. McGavock* Locomotive Designer much improvement in travel on the Norfolk & Western System. C. H. Faris* Locomotive Designer The Class J, designed and built by citizens of the Commonwealth V. C. Glaze Chief Draftsman of Virginia in the Norfolk & Western Shops at Roanoke, Virginia, M. W. Faville Draftsman was the high point of steam-operated railroad motive power in the F. C. Noel* Tool Supervisor (Streamlining Designer) state and nation. Test Accordingly, I, Charles S. Robb, join the distinguished gathering for its dedication in tribute to those who made and H. W. Coddington Research and Test Engineer operated this outstanding product of transportation technology I. N. Moseley* General Boilermaker and to those who now cal1 the historical importance of this R. M. Pilcher Mechanical Inspector example of engineering ingenuity to the attention of a11 *Deceased Virginians. TIMKEN ROLLER BEARING COMPANY T. V. Buckwalter Design of Lightweight Pistons, Hollow Piston Rods, Aluminum Multi-Bearing Crossheads, Roller Bearing Main and O. J. Horger Side Rods The restoration project in 1981-82 was supervised by Paul Housman, a retired N&W East End Shop foreman, who was retained for the project. Mark Faville, retired The 611 rounds curve at from the N&W Motive Power Department, provided Elliston Springs, Va. copies of the original drawings for the rebuilding. Photo Fall 1982 by Jeff Weiler. The beginnings of the N&W date back to 1833, when 41 residents HISTORY OF petitioned the Virginia General Assembly to incorporate a "Rail Road" NORFOLK AND from Petersburg to City Point, on the James River. The first train WESTERN was operated on the nine mile City Point Rail Road on September 7, 1838. RAILWAY The second railroad involved in what became the N&W Lynchburg, Virginia. The Norfolk and Western Railroad system was the South Side Railroad which was merged was named in 1876 when Clarence Clark, a Philadelphia with the City Point Road and opened in 1854 for 123 banker, purchased the financially troubled A M & O. miles between Petersburg and Lynchburg. Then came " The name Norfolk and Western"was chosen to calm the Virginia & Tennessee, opened from Lynchburg to the fears of Norfolk citizens that Clark intended to divert Bristol in 1856. A continuous rail link between Norfolk east-west rail traffic to Philadelphia. and the state of Tennessee was completed in 1858 when Since that time, the N&W has expanded into a the Norfolk & Petersburg Railroad connected those two national transportation system extending from Norfolk to Virginia cities. During the Civil War each line remained Chicago, and Buffalo to Kansas City. The N&W was autonomous and each sustained repeated damage. renowned for its huge steam locomotives, many of which After the war the Virginia & Tennessee, the South were built in their Roanoke, Virginia shops. The N&W Side, and Norfolk & Petersburg were rebuilt and con- was the last major railroad to use steam locomotives solidated by William Mahone. Mahone named the cor- regularly, discontinuing their operation in 1960. poration the Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio. At this time, The Norfolk and Western Railway, after consolidating the offices and shops of the new line were located in with the Southern Railway in 1983, is now known as the Norfolk Southern Corporation. The N&W has endured and prospered throughout its history and stands currently as one of the nation's greatest railroads. With Virginia's Peaks of Otter in the background, the 611 passes mile post 240 near Montvale, Vir- ginia on August 22, 1982. Photo by Harry Bundy. Established by the City of Roanoke, Virginia in 1963, the Roanoke ROANOKE Transportation Museum is the largest municipally-owned facility of this TRANSPORTATION type in the United States. The Museum contains the largest collection of MUSEUM historical railroad artifacts east of the Mississippi River and south of Baltimore, Maryland, Eight steam locomotives, and The Museum has been designated the official trans- assorted railroad rolling stock are on display along with portation museum of the Commonwealth of Virginia by numerous antique automobiles, trucks, horse-drawn the Virginia General Assembly. This popular museum vehicles, extensive model railroad exhibits and has 50,000 visitors annually. transportation memorabilia. The Museum owns the 611 and will display the ASME Landmark plaque. NATIONAL HISTORIC MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LANDMARK Norfolk & Western 611, Class J, Steam Locomotive ROANOKE, VIRGINIA 1950 Developed for use in both the plains and mountains, this coal-fired passenger locomotive was among the most advanced in design, construction, and performance of any 4-8-4. Designed by N&W engineers and built by the craftsmen of the N&W Roanoke shops, the 611 was specially balanced to minimize rail damage at high speeds. No. 611, 12th of 14 constructed and the last survivor, was retired from service and donated to the Roanoke Transportation Museum in 1959. SPECIFICATIONS: Engine Weight: 494,000 Lb Engine and Tender Wt: 889,260 Lb Boiler Pressure: 300 PSI Max. Drawbar Pull: 80,000 Lb Drivers: 70 Inch Diameter Horsepower: 5100 at 40 MPH Cylinders: 27 x 32 Inches Bearings: Roller The American Society of Mechanical Engineers—1984 The 611 on display at the Roanoke Transportation Museum just prior to being removed for rebuilding. Photo by Kenneth L. Miller on October 16, 1981. ASME The ASME Council reactivated the Society's History and Heritage NATIONAL program in 1971 with the formation of a national History and Heritage MECHANICAL Committee. The overall objective of the Committee is to promote a ENGINEERING general awareness of our technical heritage among both engineers and LANDMARK the general public. The Committee is charged with contributions of historical material to the National PROGRAM compiling data on works and artifacts with a mechanical Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. The engineering connection which are of historical signi- Institution's collections are under the direction of a ficance to the profession, an ambitious goal achieved curator, who also serves as Secretary of the ASME largely through volunteer efforts of Section and Division History and Heritage Committee. History and Heritage committees and interested ASME The N&W J-611 Steam Locomotive is the 68th Na- members. tional Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark. Other The national Committee directs two activities toward nearby Landmarks within the southeastern region of the these goals: (1) a listing of industrial operations and country include the Shot Tower near Wytheville, Vir- related mechanical engineering artifacts in local, ginia, where lead shot was made between 1812 and regional, and national Historic Engineering Records, and 1839, and the N.S. Savannah in Charleston, South (2) a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Land- Carolina, the world's first nuclear-powered merchant mark program. ship. In addition, the Society cooperates with the Smith- sonian Institution in a joint project which provides The 611 is being fired up during early morning hours at the Woodall Road Passenger Station at Lynchburg Va., for a run to Atlanta on October 26, 1983. Photo by Jim King. THE AMERICAN The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), with over SOCIETY OF 100,000 members, is the third oldest engineering society in the United MECHANICAL States. Engineers from a11 over the world belong to the Society, although ENGINEERS the primary membership is found in the United States. The ASME was founded in 1880. This was a dynamic 1880, at the Stevens Institute of Technology. R. H. time in the growth and definition of mechanical Thurston was unanimously elected the first president of engineering as a separate technical entity. The first the newly formed ASME. mechanical engineering curriculum had been estab- Technology has changed and expanded greatly lished at Stevens Institute of Technology by Robert since 1880, and so has the ASME. The interests of Henry Thurston in 1871; the potential of steam power mechanical engineers are broad, and this is reflected in had been demonstrated publicly at the Centennial ASME. There are currently 32 technical divisions, each International Exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876, where centered around some area of concern to mechanical the Corliss double walking-beam engine was used to engineers. These include; Gas Turbine, Diesel and Gas furnish power to the exhibition hall. This exhibition, as Engine Power, Rail Transportation, Automatic Control, well as a smaller but equally significant exhibit at Bioengineering, Heat Transfer, Lubrication, Cornell University, brought together several influential Management, Aerospace, Nuclear Engineering, and engineers who realized the need for a new technical Solar Energy divisions. Technical areas within which society. After discussions with Professor Sweet of mechanical engineers work are so diverse that there Cornell, Frank C. Smith, Superintendent of the Delaware are very few industries which do not rely heavily on Foundary and Machine Company, wrote to Jackson mechanical engineers. Bailey, founder of the American Machinist in 1877, ASME members have been interested in steam suggesting a new society. In turn, Jackson Bailey wrote power since the earliest days of the Society. Explosions to Professor Sweet, urging him to cal1 a conference to of steam boilers are very destructive, and were quite discuss the formation of a Society of Mechanical common when ASME was founded in 1880. Thus, one of Engineers. On January 18, 1880 Professor Sweet sent a the first concerted efforts undertaken by the Society was letter to fifty prominent mechanical engineers, stating, in the establishment of boiler design and construction part: standards. This activity continues on an expanded scale It " having been suggested by several prominent engineers today. The Codes and Standards developed by this that a national association of mechanical engineers would be desirable, and a meeting for the purpose of taking steps society have been written into the laws of most states to organize such a society at the office of the American and many municipalities in order to provide protection Machinist, 96 Fulton Street, New York, the srxteenth day of to the public from improper design and construction. February, 1880 at 1 o'clock sharp, at which time the neces- sary steps for organizing such an association will be made." This protection is provided in many areas besides Ascending Blue Ridge Thirty-one engineers responded. The preliminary boilers and pressure vessels now. grade east of Roanoke work of organization and incorporation was done under As ASME enters its second century it remains during fall 1982 dedicated to benefiting mankind through the excursion. the able direction of Alexander Lyman Holley. The Photo from N-S files. forma1 organization meeting was then held on April 7, responsible application of technology. The Virginia Section of the American Society of Mechanical ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Engineers gratefully acknowledges the efforts of all who cooperated on the landmark designation and dedication of the Norfolk and Western J-611 Steam Locomotive. THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS ASME VIRGINIA SECTION NATIONAL OFFICERS AND STAFF: HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMITTEE: Frank M. Scott, P.E., President Clarence E. Trent, P.E., Chairman George Kotnick, P.E., President-Elect J. Philip Mahaney, P.E. Robert A. Bennett, P.E., Secretary/Treasurer Walter F. O'Brien, Jr., P.E. Paul F. Allmendinger, Executive Director George R. Lux, P.E., Ex. officio Earl L. Madison, Jr., Director, Eastern Field Services Extended Membership for the J-611 dedication: D. J. Barton ASME NATIONAL AND REGIONAL Stevens M. Terry, P.E. HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMITTEES: David W. Dayton Gilmore F. Lunsford, Jr., P.E. R. Carson Dalzell, P.E., Chairman Jeff Cutright Robert M. Vogel, Secretary Charles J. Hurst, P.E. Robert B. Gaither, P.E. Earl L. Madison, Jr., ASME Field Services Richard S. Hartenberg, P.E. J. Paul Hartman, P. E. RAILROAD TRANSPORTATION DIVISION Merritt Roe Smith EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Carron Garvin-Donohue, ASME Staff Rene H. Brodeur, Chairman REGION IV OFFICERS: Bernard J. Eck Joseph P. Van Overeen Richard W. Carman Norman A. Berg Theodore G. Brna, P.E., Vice President Robert A. Vogler, P.E., Advisor to the Vice President Robert C. Basford, P.E., Secretary VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC Sylvan Cromer, Chairman History & Heritage Committee INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY Members: Peter Korycinski, James Leathers, Clarence Trent, P E. Robert A. Comparin, P.E., Professor and Head, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering ASME VIRGINIA SECTION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Robert G. Leonard, P. E., Assistant Head, Dept. of Mechanical The"J"eases through Engineering the S-curve west of George R. Lux, P.E., Chairman Charles J. Hurst, P.E., ASME Student Section Advisor Barry W. Stanley, P.E., First Vice Chairman Janet Hein, Chairman, ASME Student Section Montvale, Va. on Stevens M. Terry, P.E., Second Vice Chairman Yen Huynh, Vice Chairman, ASME Student Section April 30, 1983. William H. Mashburn, P.E., Secretary John S. Hochella, Past Chairman, ASME Student Section Photo by Jim King. Clarence E. Trent, P.E., Treasurer Brian J. Lasley, Past Vice Chairman, ASME Student Section Directors. Dennis R. Jaasma, Frank R. Fahland, P.E., Jeff Cutright Gilmore F. Lunsford, Jr., P.E., David W. Dayton, SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Overleaf: The 611 steams Jim P. Bennett through Nottoway Vir- Advisors: Arthur M. Bixby, Sr., Curator, Roanoke Transportation Museum ginia on the way from H. L. Scott, Jr., Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer, Roanoke to Norfolk, Va., Norfolk Southern Corporation. Joan H. Munford, Member Commonwealth of Virginia House Labor Day, September 4, of Delegates 1982. This was the first Typing: Sharon Hopkins, Lynne Sawyer excursion after Financial Assistance: Norfolk Southern Corporation reconstruction. Official Dedication Photographers: David W. Dayton, Marshall T. Smith Dedication Program: Ingersoll Rand Corporation Photo by Jim King. H094
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Ashland Mayor John Stromberg and representatives of True South Solar and Darex will flip the switch on the system on Jan. 27.
Built with components sourced from Oregon companies including PV Powered of Bend and Deck Monitoring of Eugene, the system is expected to generate enough power to cover half of Darex's annual electricity needs. In addition, it will pay for itself in savings and credits in just four years and save almost 3,000 tons of greenhouse gas carbon dioxide over its 25-year life, according to a True South Solar release.


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The RITZ Ybor and The Orpheum will conclude their joint battle of the bands competition called the 7th Avenue Band Slam on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at The RITZ Ybor with a Beyonce'-themed Finale. Four winners from the weekly Semi-Final along with this year's Judges' Pick will all compete by performing 2 original songs, and 1 cover song by multi-platinum superstar Beyonce'. This year's competing bands are Artilect (Semi-Final Week 1 winner), Stonegrey and Supros (Semi-Final Week 2 winners, tie), One Mile Final (Semi-Final Week 3 winner) and The Best Day Ever (Judges' Pick). Audience applause will decide the winner of the 7th Avenue Band Slam 2014.
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A 7th Avenue Band Slam judging panel will offer commentary at the Finale. This year's judges will include Grant Brandell (with sponsor Symphonic Distribution, Grammy-nominated bassist with Underoath), Ray Roa (contributor to tbt, Tampa Bay Times, Creative Loafing, and Suburban Apologist), Jerry "Lazy" Dufrain (talent buyer and owner of The Orpheum), and more.
The 7th Avenue Band Slam Finale is open to all ages. Tickets are $5.00 (in advance) and $10.00 (at the door). Tickets can be purchased online at www.theritzybor.com, and from any participating band. Doors to the event will open at 6pm, and the show will start at 7pm. Last year's Ultimate Bands Series winner, Dropin Pickup will also perform.
Sponsors of the 7th Avenue Band Slam include Three Olives Vodka, Desperados Beer, The Radiant Group, Symphonic Distribution, Backline Super Stars, Aloft Tampa Downtown Hotel, The Burb Rehearsal Studios, James Geiger Photography, and more.
For more information on the 7th Avenue Band Slam, please visit www.yborbandslam.com.
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April 4, 2013: Channing Tatum and his pregnant wife, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, brave the snow in London to walk their dogs.
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How medical knowledge and treatment from Muslim civilisation has influenced medicine today
Hospitals, medicines and surgery: the modern world of health and medical treatment has countless links with the past. In this zone of the exhibition, find out about the healthcare system that developed in early Muslim societies, which offered pioneering surgery, hospital care and an increasing variety of drugs and medicines developed from ancient knowledge and new research.
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