The Ozarks. The Saint Francois Mountains, viewed here from Knob Lick Mountain, are the geologic core of the Ozarks. The Ozarks (also referred to as Ozarks Mountain Country, the Ozark Mountains or the Ozark Plateau) are a physiographic, geologic, and cultural highland region of the central United States.
Pyramiding in Tortoises. Leopard tortoise (Geochelone pardalis ) with severe pyramiding. click on the photo for a better view. Pyramiding is a form of metabolic bone disease (MBD). It is characterized by a build up or stacking of keratin in the scutes. In advanced cases the shell becomes soft and flattens out. The above tortoise was rescued from horrible conditions.
Mudjacking is also known as: slabjacking, concrete raising, and pressure grouting. Mudjacking is a cost-effective alternative to replacing concrete. Mudjacking (or concrete raising) can usually be done for less than half the cost of pouring new concrete. However, the savings may be even greater since concrete raising eliminates the costs of demolition, removal, and landscaping. Mudjacking is the process of pumping a water, dirt and cement mixture under a concrete slab in order to lift it.