Thanksgiving memories amid holiday shopping surge
A personal reflection on how Thanksgiving has shifted from a family gathering centered on food and meaning to a kickoff for Christmas shopping and gifts. The author favors time with relatives, homemade meals, and gratitude over commercialism, noting changed traditions, family longevity, and the concern for troops in Iraq.
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Milk Plant Manager Speaks on Changing Process
Michael Banks, plant manager, describes milk production as an ever changing process with many variables. He emphasizes variability in the workflow and quality control factors affecting output.
Milk jug makers use extrusion blow molding at Hutchinson plant
Consolidated Container in Hutchinson processes HDPE resin beads through extrusion blow molding to produce gallon milk jugs for Jackson and other customers. The plant runs five bottles every 6.75 seconds, about 75 000 per day, with strict timing and quality checks to prevent leaks and waste.
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