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- Mining unit costs decreased from $3.18 to $1.76 per tonne because of increased tonnages being mined following the wet season.

The awareness during Victorian times of a wide array of medical benefits from MC, including prevention of syphilis and better hygiene, led to a rise in its popularity in Anglo-Saxon populations in the 19th century [7, 9], continuing today in the USA in particular, where the majority of infant boys are circumcised [3, 4]. In the UK circumcision is more common in the wealthier upper-classes, marking the fact that a doctor attended the birth rather than a mid-wife.

That year he noticed four ice holes, circular depressions in ice caused by underground caves or man-made tunnels, in this area. Craig says that the find is, “Very interesting,” but notes that the data will need to be further analyzed.

The drill’s bypass flow control system allows the operator to make simple adjustments to achieve and maintain ideal push-down force when drilling in challenging conditions. Additionally, an optional anchor kit enables the LST1G+HDA to deliver push-down force up to 8,500 pounds, far exceeding the weight of the trailer. The drill is also capable of an 8,500-pound lifting capacity for the hassle-free removal of augers and extensions. The hinged shuttle plate provides easy access to the borehole by allowing the operator to swing the rotary out of the way.

Water “megaprojects” are not unique to Israel. Humanity has long embraced what Peter Gleick, a scientist who co-founded the Pacific Institute, a think-tank in California, calls “the hard path” to solving its water problems: one that relies “almost exclusively on centralised infrastructure to capture, treat and deliver water supplies”. When water has been short, the solution has been to find a new source, or to bring it from somewhere else, in ancient times using large amounts of human labour.

3D video hasn’t been Sony’s strong point in the past, but the KDL-40W905A gets off to a great start by including four pairs of active 3D glasses in the box. That should be enough for the average family. Extra pairs are available (£17, from www.amazon.co.uk).

My hits were a base auto of Sammie Coates, a 1963 mini auto of Kevin White serial numbered to 25, and a Bryce Petty rookie patch. The White was a sweet, on-card auto. I did appreciate that all 3 hits were skill positions instead of OL or LB, etc.

The LST1G+HDA is capable of drilling 6-inch boreholes down to 100 feet. The versatile drill can also be used with Little Beaver’s split spoon samplers and AWJ drilling rod for obtaining core samples or conducting geotechnical testing and environmental soil sampling. Little Beaver offers a wealth of auger options to adapt to varying applications. Solid stem augers are available in 3- to 8-inch diameters and hollow stem augers are available in 6- and 8-inch diameters. The hollow stem augers, which can drill to 60 feet, feature a 2.75- or 3.75-inch internal diameter for collecting samples without the risk of contamination from surrounding soil. The LST1G+HDA’s standard configuration allows for dry auger boring with the use of a solid or hollow stem auger. The drill is also capable of mud rotary boring using an optional mud pump, swivel and bit.

In 2016, University of Glasgow scientists traveled to Antarctica to test their autonomous ultrasonic percussive drill (shown here), designed to work in the low-gravity environment of Mars. This year, the team is testing a modified version of the drill, which it hopes will be able to retrieve samples of bedrock at the bottom of a deep ice borehole in the southernmost continent on Earth.

OUT: Derrick Appiah (London Scottish), Tevita Cavubati (Newcastle Falcons), Mike Daniels (Hartpury College), Tiff Eden (Nottingham Rugby), James Johnston (Brive), Ryan Lamb (La Rochelle), Na’ama Leleimalefaga (Brive), Val Rapava Ruskin (Gloucester Rugby), Auguy Slowik (Northern Suburbs Rugby Club), Chris Vui (Bristol Rugby), Phil Dowson (retired), Andy Short (retired), Sam Betty, Tom Biggs, Connor Braid, Jaba Bregvadze, Ryan Grant, Cooper Vuna (all released).

Having worked in the independent water supply industry for over 25 years, Envireau has worked on projects involving new and historic boreholes all over the UK and across the globe; yet often, the most surprising aspect upon arriving at a new site for the first time is to learn how little a company knows about their water supply. The engineering manager knows exactly how water is used in the processes; the quality of water required is understood; but few question the age of the borehole, depth, diameter and water levels. The secret, underground world of the borehole is often regarded as a black art; best left alone.

This wild machine debuted a few years back from Volkswagen in the form of a 900hp Chevy V-8 tucked as far back in the tiny engine compartment as you could fit a small block V-8.