Originally made of cotton or flax, most modern webbing is made of synthetic fibers such as nylon, polypropylene or polyester.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 ..
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..
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..
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.
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 reaction. The generic name is derived from the Greek words ( toxikos), meaning "poison," and ( dendron), meaning "tree". ξ1 The best known members of the genus in North America are poison ivy (T. radicans), practically ubiquitous throughout most of eastern..
The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. Membership of Rajya Sabha is limited by the Constitution to a maximum of 250 members, and current laws have provision for 245 members. Most of the members of the House are indirectly elected by state and territorial legislatures using single transferable votes, while the President can appoint 12 members for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services. Members sit for staggered six-year terms, with ..
IT’S ALL ABOUT FITTING IN After producing Stuart Gordon’s hit Re-Animator Brian Yuzna (Bride of Re-Animator Return of the Living Dead III) turned his hand to directing with 1989’s Society and gave birth to one of the ickie..
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-..
RUNNING NORTH is the true story of how Ann Cook, her husband, George, and their young daughter, Kathleen, moved to Alaska and how their Siberians became the first team from the lower forty-eight states to finish the Yukon Quest. It tracks George on his hor..
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..
This book tackles the details. --Bruce Schneier, CTO and founder, Counterpane, and author of Beyond Fear and Secrets and Lies McGraw's book shows you how to make the 'culture of security' part of your development lifecycle. --Howard A. S..
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 ...
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..
Also the permanently attached base provides mounting points for control towers to be bolt onto truck caps, tent trailers, RVs, or boats permenantly. The Landing pads are designed specifically for a perfect, stable and secure fit of the roof rack system. Ma..
It offers a sleek, low profile look, that securely attaches Yakima round bars to raised rails. The RailGrab comes equipped with three complete claw sets to accommodate different raised rail sizes. It replaces Yakima LowRider, LowRider Max and EZ Rider Towe..
Safely holds loads by preventing lateral shifts with grippy ribbed surface and holds thicker, taller loads with a higher vertical edge. Basically, it prevents your loads from shifting side to side without having to stuff a whole bunch of folded-up blankets..
This carrier features a spring-loaded base that automatically adjusts to boat when loading and minimizes rattling when empty. The Tilting paddle technology accommodates a variety of boats and roof rack systems while the padded, wing-shaped surface hugs and..
This kit is engineered to fit certain vehicles, ensuring secure and stable attachment of the base rack. The kit is easy to install and remove. K543 Features: Product # 8051543, Whispbar Fitting Kit - 4 Pack, Ensure Secure & Stable Attachment of Whispbar Ba..
This kit is engineered to fit certain vehicles, ensuring secure and stable attachment of the base rack. The kit is easy to install and remove. K602 Features: Product # 8051602, Whispbar Fitting Kit - 4 Pack, Ensure Secure & Stable Attachment of Whispbar Ba..
This vehicle specific clips give your Q Tower a secure, glove-like, snug as a bugish, peas in a podesque, custom fit to your doorframe. Q131 Clip Features: Product # 8000731, Mounting Clips, Mounts Q Tower to Doorframe, Provide Base Pads For Bottom of Q To..
This kit is engineered to fit certain vehicles, ensuring secure and stable attachment of the base rack. The kit is easy to install and remove. K440 Features: Product # 8051440, Whispbar Fitting Kit - 4 Pack, Ensure Secure & Stable Attachment, Smartfoot Tec..
* DoubleJoint hinge system accommodates modern fat skis and boards
* FatCat 6 holds up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards
* Mounting hardware with over-molded stainless steel strap fits securely onto most factory and aerodynamic crossbars
* Mirror black..
Simple tool-free installation and removal of the bike mount from your car roof rack
Skewer design allows one-handed adjustment
Streamlined tray compatible with most disc brakes and doesn't touch the painted surfaces of your bike
The most bang for your b..
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 ..
Socket Head Cap screws are ideal for precision work with close tolerances and applications needing a well tooled appearance. Socket Head Cap screws supply greater tensile strength than equivalent Hex Head Caps screws, while requiring less surface area to c..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
Fantastic Planet is Rene LaLoux's bizarre, enthralling adaptation of Stefan Wul's allegorical science fiction novel. The film was also a critical success, winning awards at several prestigious film festivals (notably, the Grand Prix in 1973 at Cannes). Set..
The mischievous little cat is welcomed by Dodger's pack of pickpocket pooches, including dim-witted Einstein, ravishing Rita, and live-wire Tito. This ragtag family of misfits run into trouble when the evil mastermind Sykes -- aided by his two daunting Dob..
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
