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Everything You Need to Know About Paving Costs in New Hampshire and Vermont - Twin State Paving

Paving costs in New Hampshire and Vermont depend on factors like material type, project size, and site conditions. Learn what impacts pricing and discover how Twin State Paving delivers reliable, cost-effective solutions for driveways, parking lots, and roads.

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Asphalt Paver Market In-depth Insights, Revenue Details, Regional Analysis by 2029

Global Asphalt Paver Market - A Report by Fact.MR

Fact.MR, in its latest business intelligence study, depicts the nuts and bolts of the global asphalt paver market. The asphalt paver market report presents detailed information regarding the drivers, restraints, opportunities and trends affecting market growth. Each segment along with its sub-segment is analyzed in terms of value and volume. Further, the asphalt paver market report elaborates the market behavior of each vendor operating in the asphalt paver market.

The global market for asphalt pavers is anticipated to grow at a value CAGR of 3.7%, during the forecast period, to reach a market size of ~USD 1.6 Bn by the end of 2029 from an estimated USD ~1.1 Bn in 2019, according to a new Fact.MR study. Rising developments in road infrastructure across the world would fuel the demand for asphalt pavers. Despites its ensuing complexities for suppliers and manufacturers, the expansion of more efficient and durable machines is considered to be a boon for the growth of the asphalt paver market.

Transportation infrastructure plays an important role in the development of economies as it primarily controls the export and import sector of every market. Global transformation of the infrastructure industry is changing the appearance of developed as well as developing countries. In developing countries, big infrastructure projects are in progress, notably for the construction of railways, roads, ports and bridges, to strengthen the transportation backbone.

Wide range of construction projects such as road construction, airport and runways, streets & highways and many other projects that cannot be built without proper paving is leading to the demand for paving equipment & asphalt pavers. Asphalt pavers are used to lay asphalt on bridges, roads, highways, and other such places. It lays asphalt flat and provides compaction before it is compacted by a roller. Availability of different types of asphalt pavers enables construction work to progress smoothly on roads and highways of developed as well as developing countries. Hence the development in road infrastructure is likely to raise the demand for asphalt pavers, notably in developing countries.

The asphalt paver market report considers the following years to present the overall market growth:

History Year: 2014 - 2018

Base Year: 2014

Estimated Year: 2029

Forecast Year: 2019 – 2029

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Key findings of the asphalt paver market study:

Regional breakdown of the asphalt paver market based on predefined taxonomy.

Innovative manufacturing processes implemented by asphalt paver market vendors in detail.

Region-wise and country-wise fragmentation of the asphalt paver market to grasp the revenue, and growth outlook in these areas.

Changing preferences among consumers across various regions and countries.

Factors (Positive and Negative) impacting the growth of the global asphalt paver market.

On the basis of Operating Weight, the asphalt paver market study consists of:

5000-8000 Kg

8000-12000 Kg

12000-15000 Kg

On the basis of Product Type, the asphalt paver market study incorporates:

Tracked Pavers

Wheeled Pavers

On the basis of region, the asphalt paver market study contains:

North America (U.S., Canada)

Latin America (Brazil, Mexico)

Europe (France, Italy)

East Asia (China, Japan)

South Asia (Thailand, Indonesia)

Key players analyzed in the asphalt paver market study:

Volvo Construction Equipment Corporation

Caterpillar Inc.

Fayat Group (Dynapac AB & Bomag)

Ammann Group

Astec Industry (Roadtec & Carlson)

Vogele (Wirtgen Group)

XCMG Construction Machinery Co. Ltd

Zoomlion Heavy Machinery Co Ltd

Sumitomo IHI Construction Machinery Co Ltd

VT LeeBoy Inc.

Shantui Construction Machinery Co Ltd.

Zoomlion Heavy Machinery Co Ltd

Queries addressed in the asphalt paver market report:

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Why are the asphalt paver market players targeting region for increased product sales?

What patented technologies are the players utilizing in the global asphalt paver market?

Which regions are displaying the fastest growth in the asphalt paver market?

What are the underlying micro- macroeconomic factors affecting the global asphalt paver market?

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GREENFIELD — On Sept. 27 and 28, an estimated 3,500 volunteers gathered at more than 125 locations along the Connecticut River and tributary streams in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Vermont for the Connecticut River Conservancy’s (CRC) 23rd annual Source to Sea Cleanup.

Volunteers with work gloves and trash bags got dirty — and some got wet — in their effort to remove nearly 50 tons of trash from in and along the rivers. This massive effort for cleaner rivers included over 50 groups from the Massachusetts region of the four-state Connecticut River basin. Groups included local river and conservation groups; elementary, high-school, and college students; Girl and Boy Scouts; and many employee volunteer groups from local businesses.

Notably, CRC worked with Northeast Paving and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department to remove 650 tires from a tire dump along the Deerfield River in Greenfield. The effort involved manually loading tires into machinery that hauled the tires from the ravine and trucking them to another location where they were hosed off by the Greenfield Fire Department and later removed for recycling by Bridgestone Tires4Ward.

Now, focus shifts to preventing trash in the first place.

“Source to Sea Cleanup volunteers’ hard work and dedication is inspiring and makes a real difference for our rivers,” says Andrew Fisk, CRC’s executive director. “But our work isn’t done until we put ourselves out of the river cleanup business.”

While the two-day cleanup event is over for this year, CRC continues its work on trash pollution year-round. Via social media, CRC is especially challenging two companies — Dunkin’ Donuts and Cumberland Farms — whose trash is regularly found during the Source to Sea Cleanup.

“We invite everyone to join us in telling them we expect better,” said Stacey Source to Sea Cleanup coordinator. “We want less single-use plastic and plastic foam, we want more reusable and compostable options, and we want items that are easier to recycle and keep out of landfills.

“We need our legislators, businesses, and manufacturers to see just how bad the problem is and hear from their constituents and customers that we aren’t going to put up with them ignoring this problem any longer,” she added. “We’ve been doing our part for 23 years by cleaning up our rivers. It’s time they finally do their part in helping solve our trash problem.”

Given how much Dunkin’ Donuts and Cumberland Farms trash is found during the Source to Sea Cleanup, these companies have a unique opportunity to make a huge difference for rivers by using more environmentally friendly options, Fisk noted.

“We all have a responsibility to solve this problem — individuals, manufacturers, businesses, and government,” he said. “After cleaning up over 1,100 tons of trash over the course of 23 years, it’s clear that repeated cleaning is not the solution to our trash problem. We need to redesign our economy so there isn’t waste in the first place. These ideas are going to take time, decades even. And we’ll keep at it as long as it takes. But our rivers need change now.”

Final trash-cleanup totals are still being tallied. Volunteers turned out from faith communities, watershed groups, schools, community and youth organizations, and at least 35 businesses and employee service groups.

In addition to the tons of small litter picked up this year by volunteers, CRC’s Source to Sea Cleanup also tackles large trash-dump sites and removes large debris from the rivers. For example, 54 tires were removed from beneath the surface of the Connecticut River at the mouth of the Ashuelot River in New Hampshire, and large chunks of metal were pulled from the Ottauquechee River in Woodstock, Vt.

Eversource, the lead Source to Sea Cleanup sponsor, had three employee cleanup groups — one each in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.

“At Eversource, we’re committed to caring for the environment and take great care to promote conservation while carefully managing natural and cultural resources,” said Rod Powell, the company’s president of Corporate Citizenship. “Working with the CRC at their Source to Sea Cleanup event is an opportunity for our employees to put this passion for the environment into action as we serve the neighborhoods where we work and live.”

The post Tons of Trash Removed at 23rd Annual Source to Sea Cleanup appeared first on BusinessWest.

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Virginia Tech vs. Miami 2017 live stream: Time and how to watch online

Who will take control of the ACC’s Costal Division?

Josh Jackson and the No. 13 Virginia Tech Hokies face a pivotal conference battle against Malik Rosier and the No. 10 ranked Miami Hurricanes with the winner taking control of their fate in the ACC Coastal division. These teams will square off at 8 p.m. ET on ABC (live stream).

Virginia Tech, fresh off a rain-soaked thrashing of Duke, heads into a pivotal game that will define their season. Virginia Tech has had a great year to date with their only loss being against No. 3 Clemson. The Hokies’ defense will have to dominate the way it has all season long. The Hokies allow 11.5 points per game; only Alabama at 9.8 per game holds teams to fewer points allowed. Slowing down the the Canes’ fifth-ranked passing attack will be paramount for Virginia Tech in deciding who wins this game.

Miami has played close games all season long: the last four wins for them were all won by only one score. While it’s comforting to win close games, none of their opponents were exactly elite college football teams. This game will provide a true test to see just how good this Miami team is. The Canes, like the Hokies, rely on a stout defense to win, allowing 18.7 points per game, third best in the ACC. Miami accomplishes this with fantastic quarterback pressure, including 25 sacks and 11 interceptions.

Time, TV Channel, and streaming info:

Time: 8 p.m. ET

Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla.

TV: ABC

Live Stream: WatchESPN.com

Odds: Miami is favored by 1.5 points

Virginia Tech vs Miami News:

Underclassmen are paving the way for Virginia Tech

It was sophomore Deshawn McClease who led the Hokies in rushing. McClease carried the ball 15 times for 75 yards and a touchdown.

Every week, freshman receiver Sean Savoy continues to get better. The Hokies were struggling to put some distance between themselves and the Blue Devils and just before halftime, Savoy goes up and snags a Jackson pass and falls into the end zone to give Tech a 17-3 lead. It was a huge play when the Hokies really needed something big on offense.

It speaks volumes of the trust level between Jackson and Savoy. He put the ball out there trusting his receiver to come down with it. Savoy did just that.

The Hokies’ run offense looks strong coming off one of its best performances

The Hokies ran the ball 48 times, earning 187 yards and a 3.9-yard average per rush. The VT defense provided another stifling performance. Duke only earned 183 yards and Jones was hurried and hit multiple times. Next week the Hokies and Hurricanes meet. Before the season started it was assumed that this game would determine the Coastal, and by all accounts that seems to be the case.

Miami’s season hinges on the next two weeks

With the CFP committee already having a low estimation of Miami, despite an undefeated record, the Canes can ill-afford a loss in either of the next two weeks. For Miami, there will be no such thing as “a phenomenal loss”, as analyst Jesse Palmer described ND’s loss to Georgia. Any loss this season, even to No. 3 Notre Dame, will drop Miami from CFP consideration. I don’t like it, but that’s the fact of the matter.

RJ McIntosh’s havoc-wreaking ways must continue for a Miami victory

Following yet another strong game vs. North Carolina, Miami Hurricanes DT RJ McIntosh was named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week on Monday afternoon.

McIntosh has been flat out dominant this season, and his performances in the last two games has been proof positive of that fact. And, while his stats are very good for a DT, McIntosh’s strong play has helped his fellow DL make plays in key situations for the Cane all season long.

Will either offense be able to move the ball?

Both teams rank in the top five in the ACC for points per game average and in points allowed per game, meaning something has to give. This game will come down to how effectively the defenses can preform. This game could easily be a lowing-scoring defensive slugfest. Virginia Tech should especially be concerned considering Miami’s vaunted pass defense will be looking to feast on their freshman quarterback. If their freshman can play with poise and orchestrate the offense then the Hokies will have a great chance at beating Miami.

Virginia Tech vs Miami Prediction:

Miami wants to prove itself to the selection committee that apparently doesn’t value its undefeated schedule. It can go a long way in doing so with a statement win over Virginia Tech. But, I don’t think they’ll get that statement win. I think the Hokies’ underclassmen continue their great season and overcome an overrated Miami team. The Hokies should pull out a nail biter over over Miami and take control of the ACC Coastal Division.

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How Much Does It Cost to Pave a Driveway in New Hampshire and Vermont? - Twin State Paving

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Big Dairy Continues War Against Farmers and Raw Milk Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Increasing numbers of Americans are seeking out unpasteurized, or raw, dairy products — both for the health benefits and the flavor. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), meanwhile, has released a report that's clearly an attempt to squelch the growing enthusiasm for obtaining farm-fresh foods like raw milk and cheese.1 The report is only an estimate, made using a model relying on publicly available outbreak data, so it's far from an exact science. Further, the outbreak numbers are very small. According to the report, dairy consumption causes an average of 760 illnesses and 22 hospitalizations a year. Of those, they claim that 96 percent are caused by contaminated unpasteurized milk. Statements made in the study suggest it may be used as cannon fodder for government to act against the interest of food freedom, especially in terms of loosening the nonsensical regulations that make it difficult if not impossible for so many Americans to access this natural food. For instance, the CDC said: "An easing of regulations has allowed greater access to unpasteurized milk in recent years, and this study shows that illnesses and hospitalizations will rise as consumption of unpasteurized dairy products increases" — an assumption that paves the way for raw milk regulations, already a topic of heated debate, to be tightened. Also curious is the fact that the study specifically looked at raw dairy contaminated with escherichia coli (E. coli), salmonella, listeria and campylobacter — the latter of which is commonly found contaminating produce and CAFO (concentrated animal feeding operation) chickens! Campylobacter — No. 1 Cause of Food Poisoning in the US — Is a CAFO Chicken Bug Salmonella has been the leading cause of foodborne illness in the U.S. for the last 20 years, but as of 2016 it's been unseated by campylobacter. In April 2017, the CDC released a preliminary report stating that 8,547 cases of the more than 24,000 foodborne infections reported in 2016 were caused by campylobacter (compared to 8,172 caused by salmonella).2 It's likely not a coincidence that these two bugs are then singled out as major drivers of outbreaks related to unpasteurized dairy. The CDC report noted, " … [O]utbreak-related illnesses will increase steadily as unpasteurized dairy consumption grows, likely driven largely by salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis."3 It seems strange to peg campylobacter as a "raw milk germ," when it's regularly detected in CAFO chicken sold in U.S. supermarkets. According to the CDC, "Campylobacter was found on 47 percent of raw chicken samples bought in grocery stores and tested through the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS)."4 The CDC also states:5 "Most cases of campylobacteriosis are associated with eating raw or undercooked poultry meat or from cross-contamination of other foods by these items … Even one drop of juice from raw chicken meat can have enough campylobacter in it to infect a person! One way to become infected is to cut poultry meat on a cutting board, and then use the unwashed cutting board or utensil to prepare vegetables or other raw or lightly cooked foods." Also revealing, while campylobacter is the bacteria responsible for most cases of foodborne illness, leafy greens are actually the No. 1 source of food poisoning in the U.S, accounting for nearly half of all illnesses.6 It would seem to be a mystery why, then, raw dairy is considered worthy of banning, until you understand that it's seen as a direct competitor to Big Dairy. Preventing Farmers From Selling Raw Milk to You Facilitates Price Fixing, Consolidation of Big Dairy The war against raw milk has been one of the most successful, fear-based campaigns ever created to monopolize an industry. As long as farmers are prevented from selling to consumers directly, processors can and do price fix the market, ultimately leading to the intentional destruction of small, family dairy farms and consolidation of CAFO dairy farms using taxpayer-funded subsidies.7 As CAFOs became the norm for dairy farms (even in idyllic-seeming dairy states like Vermont), farmers were forced to grow their herds and increase milk production using artificial (drug and hormone-based) methods, among others (like feeding cows an unnatural amount of grain-based food, 24-hour confinement and increased number of milkings per day). The price of milk is now so low that an average-sized dairy farm in Vermont (about 125 cows) is operating at a loss of $100,000 a year. It's gotten so bad that farmers in Vermont only get about $14 for 11.6 gallons of milk, which cost about $22 to produce. So they're essentially paying about $8 to sell 11.6 gallons of milk.8 Corporate Giants Benefit When Milk Prices Tank In 2016, the industrial dairy industry dumped 43 million gallons of milk due to a massive milk glut. The glut was the result of a 2014 spike in milk prices, which encouraged many dairy farmers to add more milk cows to their farms. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data showed that dairy cows increased by 40,000 in 2016, with a 1.4 percent increase in production per cow. With too much milk and nowhere to sell it, prices tanked. Milk prices declined 22 percent in recent months to $16.39 per 100 pounds — a price so low some farmers could no longer afford to even transport it to the market.9 As VT Digger reported:10 "The only happy faces in the Vermont dairy industry are Ben & Jerry's, Cabot Cheese, Dean Foods, and a few other conventional milk users. They are happy because they are making huge profits at the same time that milk prices to farmers are hovering in the $13 to $15 range for 100 pounds of milk (11.6 gallons). The farmers are not happy since they are hemorrhaging money — lots of money — since it costs about $22 to produce that 100 pounds of milk. Both St. Albans Co-op, which supplies Ben & Jerry's, and Agri-Mark, which supplies Cabot, have been losing an increasing number of farmers to bankruptcy because of too much conventional milk and low prices; all this, while their corporate profits soar." Raw Milk Cheese Culture Is Booming in the US Raw milk cheese is so common in Europe that you can even find it in vending machines, while in the U.S. federal regulators have been threatening to ban raw milk products, including raw cheese, due to what they claim are increased safety risks — safety risks that have been greatly overblown. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) surveyed more than 1,600 raw milk cheeses in 2014 and found only 10 of them, or 0.62 percent, contained listeria.11 Not to mention that, in the U.S., raw milk cheese is aged 60 days before being sold to consumers. In some types of cheeses, such as Gruyere, this process leads to a lower-moisture, more acidic environment that discourages the growth of pathogens like listeria.12 And there's a reason why many award-winning cheeses are made from raw milk. Piero Sardo, president and scientific adviser of the Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity and Cheese, explains some of them in the video above.13 Pennsylvania cheesemaker Sue Miller also explained to Mother Nature Network:14 "There are all these great enzymes living in the milk when it's raw that create flavor profiles. When milk is pasteurized, they get extinguished so you have to add cultures to accentuate the flavors of the milk … I'd love for people to really try raw milk cheese. In Europe people don't want pasteurized cheese. They know how good raw milk cheese is." 'Food Freedom' Bill in North Dakota Excludes Raw Milk As more Americans demand the right to purchase and consume locally sourced food of their own choosing, increasing numbers of states are introducing legislation to loosen restrictions regarding intrastate sales of raw milk. Raw milk, by the way, is the only food banned from interstate commerce. In North Dakota, House Bill 1433 would have allowed farmers to sell raw milk directly to consumers. As it stands, North Dakotans who wish to purchase raw milk must purchase a share of the cow or herd. The "Food Freedom" bill also includes other measures, like a cottage food operator provision that allows people to produce and package food made in a home kitchen, as well as an exemption from grading eggs that come from a producer's own flock. Well, the bill passed easily in April 2017 — but only after the raw milk sales were removed.15 In Montana, meanwhile, House Bill 325 was voted down by the Senate. The bill would have allowed for limited sales of raw milk.16 However, efforts continue across the U.S. to expand access to raw milk and, in so doing, protect people's right to eat and drink what they please. The Durango Herald reported:17 "Efforts to legalize raw milk sales in some form have succeeded in 42 states, and expansion pushes are ongoing this year in states including Illinois, Massachusetts, Montana, New Jersey, Rhode Island, North Dakota and Texas." State Rep. Nancy Balance, who sponsored the Montana bill, added, "It's time for the state government to get out of our kitchens and end this control of what we choose to eat and drink." Sen. Anne Gobi of Massachusetts, who sponsored a state bill that would allow farmers with 12 or fewer cows or goats to sell raw milk, further told the Herald:18 "Raw milk is one area that can help farmers to sustain and grow their dairy business … The opportunity to be able to create a larger market and better marketing ability will be a great assist to our farmers." Your help is needed. Please DONATE NOW to support raw milk farmers and help provide funds so they can continue with the tough legal challenges that are required to fend off these government assaults against our right to quality GMO-free, soy-free and organic grassfed foods from the farmers we know and respect. To be an important part of this fight please consider helping with any amount you can. >>>>> Click Here