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The Monkees Find Greatness with ‘Good Times!’
Cover art for The Monkees’ Good Times! Deluxe Edition. This review of The Monkees’ Good Times! studio album first appeared here in 2016. Ten years after its release, the title received an expanded deluxe edition on May 29, 2026, that includes unreleased instrumental versions of every album track, plus four rare session outtakes. A new Monkees album some 50 years after the TV series debuted? It’s something of a minor miracle, really.
Torta de Canola: Sustituto de grasa en cerdos destetados pero las multienzimas no logra mejorar su fibra
La sostenibilidad en la producción porcina impulsa el uso de coproductos vegetales no comestibles para el ser humano. Entre ellos, la torta de canola por presión (Canola Expeller, CE) se presenta como una alternativa rica en proteínas y aminoácidos, con el beneficio adicional de contener hasta 200 gramos de aceite residual por kilogramo, lo que incrementa su valor energético neto.
Michigan Construction Community Collaborates to Solve Workforce Shortage Challenges
“Teamwork makes the dream work” may be an overused cliché. But the phrase certainly proves true in Michigan when it comes to addressing the long-running labor shortage facing the commercial construction industry with workforce development efforts and programs. It is an especially pressing issue in the state, which is undergoing a robust construction boom. From November 2023 to November 2024, Michigan posted a 7.7 percent rise in construction employment.
Michigan Construction Community Collaborates to Solve Workforce Shortage Challenges
“Teamwork makes the dream work” may be an overused cliché. But the phrase certainly proves true in Michigan when it comes to addressing the long-running labor shortage facing the commercial construction industry with workforce development efforts and programs. It is an especially pressing issue in the state, which is undergoing a robust construction boom. From November 2023 to November 2024, Michigan posted a 7.7 percent rise in construction employment.
Michigan Construction Community Collaborates to Solve Workforce Shortage Challenges
“Teamwork makes the dream work” may be an overused cliché. But the phrase certainly proves true in Michigan when it comes to addressing the long-running labor shortage facing the commercial construction industry with workforce development efforts and programs. It is an especially pressing issue in the state, which is undergoing a robust construction boom. From November 2023 to November 2024, Michigan posted a 7.7 percent rise in construction employment.
$158M State Route 8 Project Marks Ohio DOT’s First Time Using Bridge Launching Method
When the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) determined it was time to replace the State Route 8 (SR 8) bridge over the Little Cuyahoga River just north of the Akron city limits, the site presented a daunting set of obstacles to overcome. Some feet beneath the existing structural steel arch bridge built in 1953, lies not only a waterway, but also five rail lines, a school bus depot and maintenance facility, a road, and a high-power line.
Miller Bros. and Fishbeck Rebuild Busy Southern Segment of I-75 to Meet Future Traffic Needs
Interstate 75, dubbed “Michigan’s Main Street,” is the prime transportation route and economic artery that traverses the two segments of the state from the Ohio border to Canada. “It is a heavily traveled freeway corridor,” said Robb Welch, Vice President/Senior Civil Engineer with Lansing-based Fishbeck, which is overseeing the work to rebuild a 3.74-mile segment of the highway in Monroe County for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
Miller Bros. and Fishbeck Rebuild Busy Southern Segment of I-75 to Meet Future Traffic Needs
Interstate 75, dubbed “Michigan’s Main Street,” is the prime transportation route and economic artery that traverses the two segments of the state from the Ohio border to Canada. “It is a heavily traveled freeway corridor,” said Robb Welch, Vice President/Senior Civil Engineer with Lansing-based Fishbeck, which is overseeing the work to rebuild a 3.74-mile segment of the highway in Monroe County for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
$158M State Route 8 Project Marks Ohio DOT’s First Time Using Bridge Launching Method
When the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) determined it was time to replace the State Route 8 (SR 8) bridge over the Little Cuyahoga River just north of the Akron city limits, the site presented a daunting set of obstacles to overcome. Some feet beneath the existing structural steel arch bridge built in 1953, lies not only a waterway, but also five rail lines, a school bus depot and maintenance facility, a road, and a high-power line.
Miller Bros. and Fishbeck Rebuild Busy Southern Segment of I-75 to Meet Future Traffic Needs
Interstate 75, dubbed “Michigan’s Main Street,” is the prime transportation route and economic artery that traverses the two segments of the state from the Ohio border to Canada. “It is a heavily traveled freeway corridor,” said Robb Welch, Vice President/Senior Civil Engineer with Lansing-based Fishbeck, which is overseeing the work to rebuild a 3.74-mile segment of the highway in Monroe County for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
TxDOT Addresses Traffic Congestion in Austin with $548M I-35 Capital Express South Project
Interstate Highway 35 is the primary north/south transportation corridor in the booming Lone Star State. Its route through the center of Austin, Texas, has suffered from severe congestion for decades. To solve the issue, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) developed a three-part plan to improve traffic flow.
RES Restores Klamath River Waters and Pathway After Removal of Three Dams in Northern California
The Klamath River Revival project is the largest dam removal and environmental restoration and renewal project in United States history. It spans across two states, California and Oregon, and is overseen by the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC), a private, independent nonprofit organization formed to oversee the project, based in Berkeley, California.
TxDOT Addresses Traffic Congestion in Austin with $548M I-35 Capital Express South Project
Interstate Highway 35 is the primary north/south transportation corridor in the booming Lone Star State. Its route through the center of Austin, Texas, has suffered from severe congestion for decades. To solve the issue, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) developed a three-part plan to improve traffic flow.
RES Restores Klamath River Waters, Pathway, and Drained Reservoir After Dam Removal in Southeast Oregon
The Klamath River Revival project is the largest dam removal and environmental restoration and renewal project in United States history. It spans across two states, Oregon and California, and is overseen by the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC), a private, independent nonprofit organization formed to oversee the project, based in Berkeley, California.
TxDOT Addresses Traffic Congestion in Austin with $548M I-35 Capital Express South Project
Interstate Highway 35 is the primary north/south transportation corridor in the booming Lone Star State. Its route through the center of Austin, Texas, has suffered from severe congestion for decades. To solve the issue, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) developed a three-part plan to improve traffic flow.
RES Restores Klamath River Waters, Pathway, and Drained Reservoir After Dam Removal in Southeast Oregon
The Klamath River Revival project is the largest dam removal and environmental restoration and renewal project in United States history. It spans across two states, Oregon and California, and is overseen by the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC), a private, independent nonprofit organization formed to oversee the project, based in Berkeley, California.
TxDOT Addresses Traffic Congestion in Austin with $548M I-35 Capital Express South Project
Interstate Highway 35 is the primary north/south transportation corridor in the booming Lone Star State. Its route through the center of Austin, Texas, has suffered from severe congestion for decades. To solve the issue, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) developed a three-part plan to improve traffic flow.
RES Restores Klamath River Waters, Pathway, and Drained Reservoir After Dam Removal in Southeast Oregon
The Klamath River Revival project is the largest dam removal and environmental restoration and renewal project in United States history. It spans across two states, Oregon and California, and is overseen by the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC), a private, independent nonprofit organization formed to oversee the project, based in Berkeley, California.
RES Restores Klamath River Waters and Pathway After Removal of Three Dams in Northern California
The Klamath River Revival project is the largest dam removal and environmental restoration and renewal project in United States history. It spans across two states, California and Oregon, and is overseen by the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC), a private, independent nonprofit organization formed to oversee the project, based in Berkeley, California.
RES Restores Klamath River Waters and Pathway After Removal of Three Dams in Northern California
The Klamath River Revival project is the largest dam removal and environmental restoration and renewal project in United States history. It spans across two states, California and Oregon, and is overseen by the Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC), a private, independent nonprofit organization formed to oversee the project, based in Berkeley, California.
Shimmick Overcomes Challenges to Construct $74M Mosquito Road Bridge in El Dorado County
It is almost an understatement to say that the Mosquito Road Bridge project over the South Fork of the American River in El Dorado County, California, is rife with challenges. One of which involves a 1,200-foot-long cast-in-place concrete balanced cantilevered structure some 400 feet above the river running below, through a steep-walled canyon. Work on the $74 million project began in May of 2022 by Irvine, California-based general contractor Shimmick Construction Company, Inc.
Standardized Ileal Digestibility of Amino Acids in Hybrid Rye Ground to Two Particle Sizes and Fed With or Without Multienzyme Supplement to Young Growing Pigs
1 Introduction A recently developed hybrid rye demonstrates reduced susceptibility to ergot contamination while maintaining high yield levels (Miedaner et al. 2021). Additionally, this new hybrid rye has metabolizable energy values comparable to those of barley and sorghum, thereby positioning it as a potential alternative energy source for swine nutrition (McGhee and Stein 2020).
Standardized Ileal Digestibility of Amino Acids in Hybrid Rye Ground to Two Particle Sizes and Fed With or Without Multienzyme Supplement to Young Growing Pigs
1 Introduction A recently developed hybrid rye demonstrates reduced susceptibility to ergot contamination while maintaining high yield levels (Miedaner et al. 2021). Additionally, this new hybrid rye has metabolizable energy values comparable to those of barley and sorghum, thereby positioning it as a potential alternative energy source for swine nutrition (McGhee and Stein 2020).
Shimmick Overcomes Challenges to Construct $74M Mosquito Road Bridge in El Dorado County
It is almost an understatement to say that the Mosquito Road Bridge project over the South Fork of the American River in El Dorado County, California, is rife with challenges. One of which involves a 1,200-foot-long cast-in-place concrete balanced cantilevered structure some 400 feet above the river running below, through a steep-walled canyon. Work on the $74 million project began in May of 2022 by Irvine, California-based general contractor Shimmick Construction Company, Inc.
LEADERSHIP LESSONS: Patterson on value of personality profiles for church staff
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – Can knowing the personalities of those on your church staff help you minister more effectively? That was the question addressed by Rob Patterson, evangelism team leader for the Kentucky Baptist Convention, on the podcast Leadership Lessons with KBC Executive Director Todd Gray.
Massman Construction Ensures Safety in Flash Flood Alley with $76M Dam Floodgate Replacement Project
“Owning a dam is like owning an old house,” said Kelly Payne, Vice President of Water Operations for the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) in central Texas. “There is always something that needs a little TLC and maintenance.” As the manager of a series of dams in what is called Flash Flood Alley, LCRA is well aware that keeping its dams in excellent condition means regular maintenance, and occasionally, a major overhaul such as the one happening now at LCRA’s Wirtz Dam.
Massman Construction Ensures Safety in Flash Flood Alley with $76M Dam Floodgate Replacement Project
“Owning a dam is like owning an old house,” said Kelly Payne, Vice President of Water Operations for the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) in central Texas. “There is always something that needs a little TLC and maintenance.” As the manager of a series of dams in what is called Flash Flood Alley, LCRA is well aware that keeping its dams in excellent condition means regular maintenance, and occasionally, a major overhaul such as the one happening now at LCRA’s Wirtz Dam.
Kalin Construction Nears the Finish Line on $32.8M Highway 10 Project in Bay County
The lead contractor on the $32.8 million project is Kalin Construction Company on a low-bid contract, and engineering on the project was done by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Funding was 81.85 percent federal and 18.15 percent state. Construction began in April 2023, and all major work will be completed by November 1, 2024. “The challenges were minimal,” MDOT Engineer Paul Schiefer said.
Kalin Construction Nears the Finish Line on $32.8M Highway 10 Project in Bay County
The lead contractor on the $32.8 million project is Kalin Construction Company on a low-bid contract, and engineering on the project was done by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Funding was 81.85 percent federal and 18.15 percent state. Construction began in April 2023, and all major work will be completed by November 1, 2024. “The challenges were minimal,” MDOT Engineer Paul Schiefer said.
Why data quality is essential to unlocking the full potential of AI
For enterprise business owners and IT managers, understanding and mastering data processes is crucial to unlocking the full benefits of AI. Here are five steps enterprises can take to ensure their data is ready to power their AI solutions. In today’s competitive business landscape, enterprises are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to gain a strategic edge.
Feeding a Novel Mannan-Rich Yeast Carbohydrate Product Improves Production Performance and Humoral Immunity of Broiler Chickens
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Feeding a Multi-Enzyme Blend to Enhance the Nutrient Digestibility of Wheat-Canola Expeller Diets in Ileal-Cannulated Weaned Pigs
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10 Great Road Trip Rock Albums
“The E Street Band, recently configured into its prime lineup, cooks like a gourmet chef here.” What makes for a good road trip record? First, it must have some serious propulsion. The highway or the back roads call for premium gas and the pedal to the metal… most of the way. Just like the trip, the music you play needs to be a scenic journey. That’s one reason why double albums make up a good part of this list. They also have a breadth and sprawl to cover the long miles.
B.B. King May Be Gone But the Thrill Remains - Best Classic Bands
I asked B.B. King back in the late ’70s why he never played guitar and sang at the same time. His explanation all but defines the man: That he could only give his all to one or the other at a time. And that he had to give his all to both. King, who died on May 14, 2015, gave his all to blues music, and as a result became its preeminent ambassador the world round.
Don McLean’s ‘American Pie’ – The True Story
On April 7, 2015, the working manuscript of the eight-and-a-half minute 1971 song that hit #1 on January 15, 1972 (and stayed there for four weeks) was sold by its writer for a cool million and then some, fetching “the third highest auction price for an American literary manuscript,” notes its auction house, Christie’s.
11 Classic Rock Songs for Spring - Best Classic Bands
Ah, there are so many wonderful quotes and sayings about the season of spring and its many delights. One of the ones we like best is from the late Robin Williams: ‘Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!'” It’s a time of rejuvenation that leads to celebration. Summer seems to be the big season for inspiring songs, with (for some reason… maybe the holidays) winter not far behind, and then fall and spring get short shrift.
A HARD DAY'S NIGHT WITH A CHEAP TRICK
Photographs A HARD DAY'S NIGHT WITH A CHEAP TRICK It could be a warm summer night any where in America. Smoke swims through the heavy evening air: you can most feel the electricity crackle through the moisture. It's the kind of light that nudges at the teenager in I me—dark, sweaty, and tense. December 1, 1978 Rob Patterson
Van Morrison: His Finest Live Album Turns 50 - Best Classic Bands
When the first edition of this live album came out on February 1, 1974, I saw it on a Sunday in the window of a closed record store. I was tempted to break the window just to get my hands on it. A jury of my peers – which if we’re talking genuine peers would have to be not just Van the Man fans but enthusiasts – would have ruled it justifiable larceny. My criminal temptations were proven understandable when I bought the …It’s Too Late to Stop Now… soon after.
The Rolling Stones' Ya-Ya's Still Unrivaled - Best Classic Bands
“Charlie’s good tonight, in’int he?” observes Mick Jagger just before The Rolling Stones chug into “Honky Tonk Women” like a mighty locomotive hauling the country-blues tradition into the future that was rapidly unfolding on November 27-28, 1969, when they recorded (most all of) this live album at Madison Square Garden. Hell yeah he’s good.
10 1970s Classic Rock Songs That Are Stuck in Your Head - Best Classic Bands
Let’s get this clear at the outset: I’m not saying these are songs you wouldn’t ever want to play again or shouldn’t want to hear yet another time, though there are those of you who would strenuously insist exactly that, please, no, never wanna hear that one again! But I would bet that by the time you get to the top of the list, you’ll agree that these 1970s classic rock songs are so embedded in your consciousness that anytime you want to hear them, all you really need to do is hit a button...
Mitigación en la alimentación ¿Se está pasando por alto la exposición a los inhibidores de tripsina? Parte III
En la primera parte de esta serie de artículos, se revisaron los desafíos asociados con la exposición a los inhibidores de la tripsina (IT) y el uso de ingredientes de soya alternativos, tales como la soya cocida, entera y con toda la grasa, así como la harina de soya extrusada y la torta de soya o expeller.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Interview, Winter Tour - Best Classic Bands
by Rob Patterson Trans-Siberian Orchestra have announced details of their 2023 Winter Tour with a new and larger presentation of The Ghosts of Christmas Eve from the late founder/composer/lyricist Paul O’Neill. From the August 29 announcement: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve follows the journey of a runaway who breaks into an abandoned vaudeville theater on December 24th.
The Kinks' Masterful 'Everybody's in Show-Biz' - Best Classic Bands
The Kinks had brought proto-Americana to old London Towne on 1971’s Muswell Hillbillies after Ray Davies had defined what it meant to be oh so veddy British in song and spirit with crystalline clarity and beauty on such delightful albums as The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society (1968) and Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) (1969).
Inhibidores de la Tripsina - Parte II. Comprender su detección para proteger el ganado de alimentos altos en inhibidores de la tripsina
Actualmente, el mundo se encuentra enfrentando un alto costo en la harina de soya ocasionado principalmente por la interrupción en la oferta y demanda asociada a la continua congestión logística en el transporte.
Is Trypsin Inhibitor Exposure being Overlooked? Part II: Understanding Detection
The world is currently experiencing a high cost soybean meal environment, driven by multiple factors including supply-demand disruption due to ongoing transportation congestion, escalating input prices such as fertilizer, as well as supply-demand imbalances due to geopolitical conflicts. Together these factors have pushed soybean meal prices to levels not seen in many years (See Part I).
Is Trypsin Inhibitor Exposure being Overlooked? Part I: Exposure from Cost Pressure
Soybean meal prices have been strong for nearly 2 years due to numerous factors such as pandemic fueled stockpiling, bullwhipping of supply/demand dynamics linked to asynchronous market reopenings and elevated input costs due to gross inflationary pressures. In this time, some regions have seen 100% increases in their local SBM prices - which has prompted a search for less expensive protein sources for their feeding programs.
Bob Dylan: Still the Colossus - Best Classic Bands
In 2016, our writer mused about Dylan’s unparalleled impact over the decades. It would have seemed like a silly joke and an impossibility to us some 50 or so years ago: Bob Dylan releasing an album of songs done by Frank Sinatra as he turned 75 years old. Yeah, right… good one. Hardy har har. Yet here we are. That’s exactly what Dylan has issued four days before he hits 75. [Dylan, born May 24, 1941, turned 83 in 2024.] No one is laughing.
Foghat's 'Slow Ride' of a Career Continues - Best Classic Bands
by Rob Patterson [Note: This interview with Foghat’s Roger Earl and Craig MacGregor was first published in 2016.] If there was a prize for World’s Greatest Blues Boogie Band, Foghat would likely take the honor handily. Formed in 1971 and with decades under the band’s belt, they’ve mastered the infectious sound of full-throttle blues rocking. “Yeah, I agree with that, we own the prize,” says bassist Craig MacGregor, known affectionately as Mac.
Toluna Enters Agreement to Acquire MetrixLab, Significantly Expands Global Reach and Solutions Portfolio
Toluna Enters Agreement to Acquire MetrixLab, Significantly Expands Global Reach and Solutions Portfolio Today 3:05 AM ET (Business Wire)Print Toluna, the leading global insights technology and panel provider, today announced it has entered an agreement to acquire MetrixLab, a renowned global leader in market research and insights from Macromill, Inc.
Editorial: Application of natural bioactive compounds in animal nutrition
Introduction The current decade is facing an array of challenges in animal production such as global warming-induced heat stress, cost production in rearing and transportation, antibiotic-free meat production, encompassing the weanling time period, and mycotoxin contamination-stored animal feeds. Diminutive lacunae in the above domains can lead to serious animal health issues, which can cause acute physiological disorders and deteriorate the entire animal production percentage.
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