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St. Louis West Lake landfill superfund site. |
Photo of the Lewis and Clark Park in St Louis, Mo. |
Photo of the entrance to the Wood River Refinery Museum in St. Louis, Mo. |
A photo of the 'lead garden' created by Chris Carl (GCADD) in Granite City, IL. |
Photo of an illustration found in Wood River Refinery Museum in St. Louis, Mo. |
Photo of the confluence between Mississppi and Missouri River in St. Louis, MO. |
Photo collection at Wood River Museum. |
A guide at Wood River Refinery Museum holding up a glass plate. |
If you haven’t heard, SnackSack is a relatively new subscription box that focuses on delivering natural, “junk-free” snacks to your door every month. All of the snacks included will be free of “artificial junk” and offer a mixture of all natural, vegan, organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, and fair trade products. They’ll all be tucked inside a reusable burlap sack, which is shipped in a large box for ultimate snack protection. |
Subscriptions are $24.95/month with free shipping. Discounts are also available for multi-month plans. — For a limited time, you can save 10% on your first box with coupon code “ROSE10″! |
Let’s see what’s in the January 2016 SnackSack! |
As always, the snacks were all shipped in a large box with a green SnackSack logo on top. |
The information card listed everything inside, along with a brief description. There are also little symbols next to each one indicating whether it’s vegan, gluten-free, and/or non-GMO. |
Oogie’s Gourmet Popcorn – Two different flavors of Oogie’s popcorn were included — Sun-Dried Tomato & Parmesan and Spicy Chipotle & Lime. Both are made in small batches with all natural ingredients and are trans-fat and cholesterol free. |
Sensible Foods Roasted Edamame – A crunchy snack with just two ingredients: edamame and salt. 100% natural, non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free. |
Rawxies Banana Nut Bread Cookie – I’ve always wanted to try these! They’re described as a cross between a cookie & a healthy food bar — and they’re heart-shaped! They’re also vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free. |
Gorilly Goods Fruit & Nut Snack – Organic clusters of all natural fruit and nuts. Raw, vegan, and gluten-free. |
Nibmor Cherry Chocolate Bar – I loved the Nibmor hot cocoa included in last month’s box, so I was excited to see this (vegan!!) chocolate bar featured this month. It’s made with non-GMO ingredients and is both vegan and gluten-free. Can’t wait to try it! |
Flyjoy Ancient Grain Energy Bar – Just because this bar has chia, quinoa, and flax doesn’t mean it tastes like a “health food” — cos it most certainly does NOT. It was crispy, peanut buttery, and just plain delicious! |
The Real Deal Snacks Veggie Chips – I’m kinda bummed that I got the cheddar flavor, because these chips look super good. (Ah well, my kids’ll enjoy ’em.) They’re made with green peas and each bag contains a full serving of vegetables. |
Flamous Spicy Falafel Chips – I’ve had these once before and they’re amazing. Falafel in chip form? You can’t go wrong with that. Oh, and they’re top 8 allergen friendly, gluten-free, and vegan too. |
Chosen Foods Chia Bites – These are crunchy little squares made of nuts, seeds, and vanilla. They’re packed with fiber and make for a great afternoon pick-me-up snack. |
I Heart Keenwah Chocolate Sea Salt Quinoa Clusters – More squares! These ones are more dessert-y and feature crunchy quinoa, almonds, and a chocolate drizzle. Mmm. |
TruJoy Fruit Chews – I am LOVING all of these vegan versions of traditional candies that have been popping up lately. These fruit chews are basically the organic/natural/vegan version of Starburst and they’re fantastic! |
If you’d like to try out SnackSack for yourself, you can save 10% on your first purchase with my exclusive coupon code “ROSE10″! |
SnackSack just keeps knockin' it out of the park. Awesome box as always! |
Manufacturers of heavy construction and mining equipment, often referred to as “yellow equipment,” have always placed a premium on the uptime of the assets they sell. This equipment is expensive and vital to the business efforts of the customers they sell to, whether they are rental equipment operators or large construction enterprises. For precisely this reason, these manufacturers routinely provide extensive warranties covering their products and incur significant expense supporting those warranties. In order to improve financial performance while also delivering superior uptime to their customers, manufacturers of construction and mining equipment are looking at Internet of Things (IoT) technology as a means to improve business outcomes. |
Heavy equipment used in large construction projects are essentially complex systems comprised of multiple interlocking subsystems, with the powertrain and hydraulics subsystems being the most susceptible to failure. Many manufacturers have already embedded sensor technology enabling the collection of operating data from a range of critical points within these subsystems. Thus far, the primary purpose of this data collection system has been to feed real-time and historic data to the equipment operator so that they can make more informed decisions concerning maintenance requirements. |
Equipment downtime is the enemy of all participants in the construction equipment supply chain. From an equipment manufacturer standpoint, direct monetization affect reductions in actual service costs. Indirect benefits of DataV include heightened brand reputation for high reliability. |
Warranty costs represent a very significant expense for construction, frequently two to three percent of total sales. Correctly designed IoT systems can reduce warranty costs in a number of ways. IoT can send immediate commands to the equipment in order to minimize further damage caused by continued use. Because many IoT systems have the ability to analyze equipment error codes along with historical repair information, service managers can assign a technician with the correct skills and ensure that only necessary parts are used. DataV can keep track of what work was actually performed, minimizing erroneous or fraudulent warranty claims. |
Construction equipment manufacturers strive to maximize the performance of their products, whether to improve output or increase efficiency. DataV can aggregate information from the entire fleet of equipment, identifying those that are underperforming and providing prescriptive, corrective actions. This feature can be used to modify calibration or configuration settings immediately, and can serve as input to the R&D process. |
IoT technology is finding it’s way into many businesses around the word. But for industrial applications such as heavy equipment for construction, mining, and public works, IoT has been proven to provide tangible financial benefits to manufacturers while at the same time delivering superior products with greater uptime characteristics to their customers. |
With Excel files being regularly emailed around and with the ease with which you can link excel spreadsheets (and then send only one of the linked spreadsheets), a frequent question is how to stop excel from asking to update links. |
By default if Excel sees that there are links in a spreadsheet it provides a warning that there is external content and then will ask what it must do with the links. In some cases when you send a spreadsheet you don’t want the person receiving the file to accidentally choose the wrong option or not know what to do, and most times you just want them to open the file and look at it without any links being updated. |
‘Don’t display the alert and don’t update automatic links’ is probably what you are looking for where the recipient will get no message and there will be no update. |
‘Don’t display the alert and update links’ will still generate a warning in some cases. |
If you’re looking for an affordable alternative to a light-commercial spin bike, the JOROTO GS60 is definitely worth having a look at. It’s one of the newer bikes released by JOROTO in the second part of 2018. Although it’s not a bike made for commercial use, it has a sturdy construction and can support most spin workouts. It also includes several accessories which other spin bikes do not have. |
The JOROTO GS60 features quite a different frame design than most indoor cycling bikes. It’s not a triangle frame, nor a V-frame; its longitudinal base section is actually composed of two bars which hug the flywheel at the front, while the seat tube and the handlebar tube are directly connected by the main bar of the frame. This being said, there is no step-up bar element above the crank, such as for the Sunny SF-B1805, or the Spinner P3. |
The bike’s frame is made of ovalized steel tubing, coated with a durable black paint which is resistant to corrosion. The seat and handlebar posts have a chrome plating finish, though, as well as the flywheel. Also, the bike’s construction incorporates a few ABS parts. The side shrouds that cover the belt, the magnetic brake assembly, and partially the flywheel, are made of a durable ABS plastic material. |
This JOROTO exercise bike isn’t extremely heavy, compared to other spin bikes; for example, the Body-Solid ESB250 weighs approx. 145 lbs (~66 kg). However, its net weight still is ~90 lbs (~41 kg), which is more than twice the weight of the average mountain bike. This being said, the unit provides an excellent stability. Plus, both its bases have adjustable stabilizers, which allow you to perfectly level it on any type of floor. |
Transporting the bike once it was assembled isn’t too difficult, though. Just like many other indoor cycling trainers, its front base is equipped with transport wheels. By pressing the handlebars forward and using these wheels to move the bike, you will only be handling approx. 1/3 of its total weight. |
The fully assembled bike isn’t extremely large. It is 49″ (124 cm) long, and 20″ (51 cm) wide. However, it’s recommended to leave at least two feet of clearance all around it for ease of access and safe operation. |
The JOROTO GS60 includes a high-comfort saddle. It’s approx. 10.8″ (27.5 cm) long, and 7.9″ (20 cm) wide. It integrates a thick layer of foam cushioning especially in its rear section. Its rear part features two suspension springs which add more shock absorption. It also has a longitudinal groove in order to provide a higher breathability during seated workouts. |
Although it’s a really comfortable seat for an indoor cycling bike and you may not need to replace it, finding a replacement for it shouldn’t be a problem. Its attachment system to the slider is standard. Therefore, compatible options for it should be available in any bike shop. |
The seat is four-way adjustable (up, down, forward, backward). Its designed to suit users with an inseam between 27.5″ to 35.4″ (70 – 90 cm). Differently put, the bike can accommodate users between 5’0″ and 6’4″ (153 – 193 cm) with no problem, promoting a correct leg extension during pedaling. Also, the seat assembly is durable enough to support users up to 280 lbs (127 kg). |
This JOROTO exercise bike is equipped with a multi-grip handlebar. It can provide at least four grips, including standard, parallel, aero, and race. It has a center loop aerobar to which the meter is attached. It is urethane dipped in order to provide a comfortable and secure grip. |
Two elbow rest pads are included with the bike. Not many exercise bikes come with these accessories. A phone holder is also attached at the top of the handlebar post. |
Finally, the bike’s handlebar is two-way adjustable. Its upright post provides approx. 5″ (13 cm) of upright adjustment. It does not have a horizontal slider, and cannot be moved forward and backward as the seat. |
The JOROTO GS60 is equipped with a mid-range, 30 lbs (13.6 kg), chrome-plated flywheel. It has a perimeter-weighted structure in order to provide a high inertia, great for spinning workouts. The pedaling motion is very smooth and pedaling in reverse is also possible. However, when pedaling in reverse, the resistance remains constant. This being said, you cannot coast on the bike. |
The crankset is highly durable, designed to support any spin workout. Therefore, even if you’re close to the maximum 280 lbs (127 kg) weight limit, you should be able to pedal while standing up with no problem. The crank arms are steel-made, and the pedals are made of a metallic alloy as well. The pedals feature adjustable toe cages but do not have clips for spin shoes. Their threads are 9/16″ standard, though, so you can replace them with almost any type of bike pedals if you want. |
The JOROTO GS60 features a manual magnetic resistance system. It is equipped with a magnetic brake pad which is attached to the tension knob on top of the main bar of the frame. When you turn the knob clockwise, the magnetic brake moves closer to the metallic flywheel increasing the magnet’s pull. This results in a higher pedaling difficulty. |
Since the resistance system doesn’t involve any friction, the usage of the bike is almost completely silent. The tension knob also fulfills the function of an emergency brake, though. You can press it down to instantly stop the flywheel. This is actually recommended, especially when pedaling at a higher speed, due to the fact that the flywheel is pretty heavy, and the pedals continue to spin for as long as the flywheel is spinning. |
There aren’t any pre-determined resistance levels marked on the bike’s tension knob. But as a general idea, by tightening it all the way, the resistance generated will provide a very consistent workout. |
The bike’s internal transmission uses a poly-v belt. Just like any bike belt drive, it doesn’t require lubrication. It also generates less vibration than a chain, the pedaling motion being very smooth and quiet. |
The bike’s exercise meter is a basic unit, but considering that many other spin bikes (even commercial ones) do not have this accessory, having it is quite a plus. Its LCD display shows time, distance, total distance, speed, and calories burned. It does not have a pulse reading function, and the bike does not have any integrated pulse sensors. Therefore, if you need to keep an eye on your heart rate during your workouts, you will have to use a separate device. |
The meter unit only has one button and is powered by two AAA batteries. It starts up when you press the button or when you begin pedaling, and also has a sleep mode to which will enter after a few minutes of inactivity on the bike. |
By pressing the button repeatedly you can select one of the values to be shown all the time on the display. You can also select its Scan function and with it set ON, all the values will rotate, each one appearing on the display for a few seconds. The unit’s button can also serve as a reset button. You can press it and hold it for a few seconds to clear all the values on the meter to zero. |
The core frame of the bike comes pre-assembled. The resistance elements, the flywheel, the crankset, the belt, and their covers are already in their places. Therefore, you only need to attach the two base stabilizers, the seat post, the saddle, the handlebar post, the handlebar, the pedals, the meter, and several other small parts. This shouldn’t take more than 40-50 minutes. All the tools needed for it are included, and the manual provides very clear assembly instructions. |
For maintenance, you only need to wipe off the sweat that may have fallen onto the frame during your workout, and periodically look for loose bolts and parts. The belt doesn’t need periodic lubrication, and since the brake is magnetic, should not undergo any wear and tear, at least not for a very long period of time. |
No LED backlight on the exercise meter. |
The JOROTO GS60 is an indoor cycling bike made for spin workouts. It’s equipped with a magnetic resistance system, a 30-lb flywheel, and a high-comfort seat. It offers superior micro-adjustability and has pretty sturdy construction for a home use trainer (can support users up to 280 lbs). It’s a great bike for high-intensity cardio workouts, interval training, stamina and strength development, and of course, for burning a lot of calories. And finally, it costs less than half the price of a commercial-grade spin bike, while its overall quality is pretty close to light-commercial. |
The spine is made up of a series of connected bone called vertebrae. Between each vertebrae is a cushion called the intervertebral disc. Each disc absorbs the stress and shock that goes through the body during movements like bending, twisting, running and jumping. |
A herniated disc can also be called a slipped disc. It happens when part of the disc is squeezed out from between the vertebrae. Although most herniated discs are not symptomatic, they can potentially result in an irritated or “pinched” nerve, resulting in buttocks or leg pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, and, sometimes, back pain. |
The pain can vary from very mild to so severe it is almost intolerable. In some instances there may be no pain and proper investigation is then needed to determine the cause of the nerve problem. |
Most people with a herniated disc do not have a pinched nerve (medical term: radiculopathy), but even if radiculopathy is present, surgery is usually not needed to correct the problem. It becomes vital to distinquish if the herniated disc is causing a problem, and if so which disc to direct proper treatment. This is where a physiatrist’s analysis is vital. Just as if you had chest pain you would not seek the consultation of a heart surgeon, but see a cardiologist first, so with back pain, herniated discs, or musculoskeletal pain of any type including arthritis, it is important to seek the advice of a non-surgical specialist who has ability to analyze the situation in depth and has a large number of treatment options besides just surgery to offer. |
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with this 3-piece outdoor bistro patio set. It features simple designed furnishings in a rounded metal framed with resin wicker finish. This set includes a round table with a glass countertop and two matching chairs. In addition to a rust-free surface, material is also weather, fade, and heat resistant. |
Order online for delivery and takeout: 78. Chicken w. Mushroom from Chopstick House - Pittsburgh. Serving the best Chinese in Pittsburgh, PA. |
The palm tree is so iconic that we can lose sight of the varied uses of palms for making lovely gardens and landscapes. Jason Dewees, author of Designing with Palms and longtime friend of the UC Botanical Garden, will give a presentation with photos by Caitlin Atkison on the power of palms in garden design. In his book, he discusses palms' appeal to the senses and their use in creating garden styles, as well as basic information gardeners and designers need to know about the diverse palm family, including a portfolio of useful hardy palms and tropical staple species illustrated with photographer Caitlin Atkinson's gorgeous photos. Come see why palms' beauty and diversity -- from from delicate understory plants and hardy shrubs, to graceful trees and even bamboo-like clusters -- earn them a place in well-designed gardens throughout the warmer parts of the world -- including California. Lecture is followed by a walk through the collection. |
Jason Dewees is the horticulturist and palm expert on staff at Flora Grubb Gardens, in San Francisco, who has consulted on palm collections of the Conservatory of Flowers, UC Botanical Garden, and San Francisco Botanical Garden, trained volunteers and docents on the palm family, grown thousands of palms from seed, planted palms in gardens, consulted with gardeners, landscape architects and designers on using palms in the landscape, and lectured on palms. Jason joined the Northern California Chapter of the International Palm Society as their youngest member in 1986 and offers a very local point of view on palms for Bay Area climates. |
Copies of his book will be available for sale. |
New plant based restaurant in the city. Sister restaurant to the one in Cambridge. |
Breakfast , lunch and dinner. |
Topic closed. 522 replies. Last post 5 years ago by Mommysb. |
If you're healthy, if you don't get sick much, if you don't go to the doctor much or use your health insurance much, you are a genetic lottery winner. |
Yes, I have been noticing this too . I will do my w/o's and compare them to each state . Oh boy I missed it by one yet again .. played the mirror of the midday 315 smh . |
Appreciate, this week for 871, 826, 367. for Ny. Thanks. |
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Did you know that Google indexes and handles video content in a different way compared to content on blogs and sites? If you create a video and an article written together for a niche, there is a higher chance of a video popping up on the landing page. Video Jeet helps with all that! |
Creating an article or a post with video is the way to go. And with Video Jeet, it has a higher chance of ranking on search results. But, what if you can’t create a video and need one. In this case, you will have to find a good video that matches your content from video sites to give your post a higher chance of ranking on search results on search engines. Well, Video Jeet is a tool that can help you to do this without a problem! |
Check out the screen capture. |
Video Jeet is for those businesses who or literally for anyone who wants to start ranking on Google. The aim of Video Jeet is to include a related video into your article to give your audience a more informative approach to providing content. Most articles and posts lack video and as a result tend to have less affect on their rankings as opposed to video within content. |
Video Jeet increases the on page SEO and ranking in search engines. |
We all want that, right! Give it a go, it is easy to install and use on your WordPress website. |
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What will you get inside Video Jeet? |
Research data plainly indicates that traffic is more and more video based. Not traffic from video sites but traffic from video blogs that use video sites as a secondary site. It is a matter of letting Video Jeet do all the hard work for you when creating content on your site day after day. |
Video Jeet automatically finds fresh related videos as per your niche and adds them to your blog’s pages and posts. |
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