Originally made of cotton or flax, most modern webbing is made of synthetic fibers such as nylon, polypropylene or polyester. Webbing is also made from exceptionally high-strength material, such as Dyneema, and Kevlar. Webbing is both light and strong, with breaking strengths readily available in excess of 10,000 lb (44.4 kN)
Frank Vincent ZappaUntil discovering his birth certificate as an adult, Zappa believed he had been christened "Francis", and he is credited as Francis on some of his early albums. His legal name was always "Frank", however, never "Francis". Cf. Zappa with Occhiogrosso, 1989, The Real Frank Zappa Book, p. 15. (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American musician, bandleader, songwriter, composer, recording engineer, record producer, and film director. In a career spanning more than 30 ..
Igneous rock (derived from the Latin word ignis meaning fire) is one of the three main rock types, the others being sedimentary and metamorphic rock. Igneous rock is formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. Igneous rock may form with or without crystallization, either below the surface as intrusive (plutonic) rocks or on the surface as extrusive (volcanic) rocks. This magma can be derived from partial melts of pre-existing rocks in either a planet's mantle or crust. Typically, the me..
The Mars Society is a space-advocacy non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the human exploration and settlement of the planet Mars. Inspired by "The Case for Mars" conferences which were hosted by The Mars Underground at the University of Colorado Boulder and established by Dr. Robert Zubrin and many others in 1998, the organization works to educate the public, the media and government on the benefits of Mars exploration and the importance of planning for a Earth-to-Mars mission in the coming dec..
The slash ( /), also known as a stroke and by the technical term solidus, is a sign used as a punctuation mark and for various other purposes. It is often called a forward slash, a retronym used to distinguish it from the backslash ( \). It has many other names.
ASCII ( ), abbreviated from American Standard Code for Information Interchange, is a character-encoding scheme (the IANA prefers the name US-ASCII). ASCII codes represent text in computers, communications equipment, and other devices that use text. Most modern character-encoding schemes are based on ASCII, though they support many additional characters. ASCII was the most common character encoding on the World Wide Web until December 2007, when it was surpassed by UTF-8, which includes ASCII as a subset..
Carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae ( CRE) or Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE), are gram-negative bacteria that are nearly resistant to the carbapenem class of antibiotics, considered the "drug of last resort" for such infections. Enterobacteriaceae are common commensals and infectious agents. Experts fear CRE as the new "superbug". The bacteria can kill up to half of patients who get bloodstream infections. Tom Frieden, head of the Centers for Disease Control has referred to CRE as "n..
In shipping, break bulk cargo or general cargo are goods that must be loaded individually, and not in intermodal containers nor in bulk cargo as with oil or grain. Ships that carry this sort of cargo are often called general cargo ships. The term break bulk derives from the phrase breaking bulk—the extraction of a portion of the cargo of a ship or the beginning of the unloading process from the ship's holds. These goods may not be in . Break bulk cargo is transported in , , , , or . of items secur..
A shopping mall is a modern, chiefly North American, term for a form of shopping precinct or shopping center, in which one or more buildings form a complex of Retailing representing merchandisers with interconnecting that enable customers to walk from unit to unit. A shopping arcade is a specific form serving the same purpose.
Meat is animal flesh that is eaten as food. ξ1 Humans are omnivorous, ξ2ξ3 and have hunted and killed animals for meat since prehistoric times. The advent of civilization allowed the domestication of animals such as chickens, sheep, pigs and cattle, and eventually their use in meat production on an industrial scale.
Arthur Casagrande (August 28, 1902 – September 6, 1981) was an Austrian-born American civil engineer who made important contributions to the fields of engineering geology and geotechnical engineering during its infancy. Renowned for his ingenious designs of soil testing apparatus and fundamental research on and soil liquefaction, he is also credited for developing the soil mechanics teaching programme at Harvard University during the early 1930s that has since been modelled in many universities around th..
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Czech actors and sites like BelAmi have risen to iconic status in the world of gay erotica, and Heikkinen chronicles how cultural events like the Velvet Revolution and the fall of the Berlin Wall cleared the way for the gay porn industry’s ascent. W..
Renowned for fusing American and Japanese-inspired prints with premium casual clothing, Superdry presents the navy marl ‘Road Runner’ short sleeve T-shirt. Crafted from a soft-textured cotton blend, the tee’s retro-style design is complet..
When two trash-picking boys from Rio’s slums find a wallet in amongst the daily detritus of their local dump, little do they imagine that their lives are about to change forever. But when the local police show up, offering a handsome reward for the w..
As part of their youth culture-inspired ‘Class of Now’ collection Wood Wood presents the men’s pure cotton ‘Read Hard’ T-shirt. The regular fit tee features a contrasting slogan print to the front a crew ..
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The Devil Wears Prada are by no means a newcomer. In over 8 years as a band they have sold over 750,000 albums (5 releases have sold over 100,000 copies), and have toured the world over and over, playing to sold out crowds every night. They have been able ..
Dynamic melodies and layers of guitars that slowly build up to their inevitable eruption, The Greatest Gift is some finely recorded kick in the pants rock and roll, powerful and arena-filling without scrimping on the infectious quality. Deemed the band-to-..
The charismatic American was one of the most spectacular and naturally talented riders to race speedway and very few share that incredible ability which ensured that he performed at the highest level for most of his career. A three-times World Finalist, do..
The service started at 11 am. Lord Hay had read the first lesson, and the ‘Te Deum’ was about to begin, when the noise of a V1 was heard. The engine cut out. There was a brief silence, ‘an intensive blue flash’ and an explosion – and the roof col..
It may not have electricity, but it does have excitement. Maybe a little too much excitement? That’s what the Bears begin to think when scary, spooky stuff starts happening. Is it the ghosts of sailors whose ships have crashed on the rocks of Rocky P..
Muscatine, situated on one of the largest east-west bends of the Mississippi River, grew from a small territorial trading post into an Iowa community rich in agricultural bounty and manufacturing ...
This rail kit comes with sliding rails, making it easy to slide the rack station in and out for easy maintenance. RKS1314 Features: Rail Kit, Mounting Rail Kit for Storage Array, Compatibility w/ Synology RX410 Network Attached Storage"
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This wakeboard has rounded end profile and beveled perimeter to deliver consistent release off the wake. The Spike Wakeboard is designed for male and female riders up to 170 lbs. and is ideal for riders of all levels. AHW-2028 Features: Spike Wakeboard - 1..
The View Quest Retro Mini has retro style mini design and modern sounds with DAB Radio and Bluetooth connectivity wrapped in premium leatherette in a range of designer colour choices.Unbeaten audio qualityBacked by British design & engineering w..
The View Quest Retro Mini has retro style mini design and modern sounds with DAB Radio and Bluetooth connectivity wrapped in premium leatherette in a range of designer colour choices.Unbeaten audio qualityBacked by British design & engineering w..
City Navigator Russia NT provides detailed road maps and points of interest for your device, so you can navigate with exact, turn-by-turn directions to any address or intersection. Route to restaurants, gas stations, lodging, attractions and more. Coverage..
The steaming basket can hold seafood, poultry or vegetables while simultaneously cooking rice. The keep warm feature will keep food at a perfect serving temperature for up to 4 hours without over-cooking. In addition, the unit's see-through allows you to v..
The Rhino 2500 roof rack offers a real simple do it yourself fitment (DIY). Through a number of quick and easy steps you can be on the road with your new roof rack in no time. The 2500 roof rack is designed to fit gutterless vehicles and uses specifically ..
The Rhino 2500 roof rack offers a real simple do it yourself fitment (DIY). Through a number of quick and easy steps you can be on the road with your new roof rack in no time. The 2500 roof rack is designed to fit gutterless vehicles and uses specifically ..
Young whiz kid Jimmy?s (Thomas Horn) dreams come true when he gets an invitation to space camp, though he tricks his parents (Dermot Mulroney and Mira Sorvino) in order to attend. While there he gets the chance to compete with other brainiacs under the tut..
All 79 episodes of the classic science fiction series created by Gene Roddenberry. In the famous opening narration, Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), commander of the starship U.S.S. Enterprise, describes space as 'the final frontier' and states tha..
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All 79 episodes of the classic science fiction series created by Gene Roddenberry. In the famous opening narration, Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), commander of the starship U.S.S. Enterprise, describes space as 'the final frontier' and states tha..
Royce RTT05133/1 Contemporary / Modern Outdoor One Light Table Lamp from the Marrakech Collection Specifications: Uses (1) 60 Watt Max Candelabra Base Bulb (Not Included) Voltage: 120v Fixture Dimensions: 6.5W x 22.5H UL Listed for Damp Locations cUL Liste..
With drilled holes, this flexible drip tube from Orbit measures 60 feet in length and -inch in diameter. For watering closely placed plants and flower beds, this poly irrigation drip tubing is great. Whether you are replacing old irrigation drip line or ma..
Horrible Bosses is the blockbuster comedy of the year with a tasteful dark side. Directed by Seth Gordon (Four Christmases) and featuring a stellar cast including Kevin Spacey (American Beauty) Jennifer Aniston (Friends) Jamie Foxx (Collateral) and Colin..
Compete against other skiers on tracks that wind through wonderful wintery landscapes under the shadow of snow capped mountains. Tuck to increase your speed in the steep sections of the course and hold your breath as you fire on the shooting range to ensur..
This comedy-adventure centers on Blu a flightless macaw who acts more human than bird. When Blu the last of his kind discovers there’s another – and that she’s a she – he embarks on an adventure to magical Rio. Th..
Best known for creating mythology-driven series like LOST, J.J. Abrams has imbued his version with the elements that have made his shows such mind-bending entertainment while still keeping the soul of the saga intact. STAR TREK begins with an attack by an ..
Blind SideThe bestselling author of Coach Moneyball and Liar's Poker delivers a multidimensional story that traces the upbringing of a young boy through to young adulthood all through the lens of sports and his community of support.Going the DistanceA co..
Resurrection. After enduring unspeakable torture Dean escapes from Hell rescued by an all-powerful creature he’s never seen before – an Angel – a warrior of God who recruits Sam and Dean into Heaven’s battle agains..
Leave Your Comfort Zone Peter Highman (Robert Downey Jr) has received word that his baby is due to be born he’s about to be a father for the first time the only problem is he is in Atlanta... and his baby is being born in Los Angeles. Travell..
Ride to Hell is the hard-hitting over-the-top action game of 2013 that doesn’t hold back. Players take on the role of Jake Conway a man hell-bent on bringing down a ruthless biker gang called the Devil’s Hand. Jake will use any means n..
Toxicodendron is a genus of in the sumac family, Anacardiaceae. It contains woody , and , including poison ivy, poison oak, and the lacquer tree. All members of the genus produce the skin-irritating oil urushiol, which can cause a severe allergic reactio
Frank Vincent ZappaUntil discovering his birth certificate as an adult, Zappa believed he had been christened "Francis", and he is credited as Francis on some of his early albums. His legal name was always "Frank", however, never "Francis". Cf. Zappa with
