- 75 Years of State-based Alcohol Regulation Spurns Growth in the Industry
During the year-long celebration of the 75th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition, April 7, marked the day 75 years ago that 3.2 percent beer was officially reintroduced in the U.S. marketplace. Historians note that Prohibition officially ended on December 5, 1933, with the ratification of the 21st Amendment. - A Closer Look at Various Types of Parts Washers
Part washing systems come in a variety of styles to accomplish a wide range of goals. These different variations allow customers to select a washing system designed for their specific needs, rather than settling for generic one style fits all models. - Assessing the Diabetic Client
In assessing the diabetic client, the nurse should identify specific body systems that the disease effects. Always look first. Is the client obese, frail, emaciated or well nourished? Notice the client's face and skin color, are they pale, flushed or diaphoretic. Ask them how they feel. Are they hungry, thirsty, do they need to use the rest room? Offer them a drink of water if they are thirsty. - Beyond Perennials: Taking A Look At Different Types Of Annuals
Until recently, growing annual flowers, either outdoors or with a hydroponics system, meant having just a few choices--among them geraniums, impatiens, marigolds and red salvia.
Today that's changed as a number of other options are available to spice up a garden that would otherwise be perennial in nature. - Boxing: An Ancient Tradition, A Necessary Skill
Obviously, no one knows when the first fistfight took place; nor do we have much of a clue when the art of smacking folks in the face began to be codified, the rules written down, judges and evaluators brought in. - Bridal Body 411: Don't Get Stuck in a Hairy Situation on Your Wedding Day
Everyone's heard of bride-zillas but what about the notoriously hairy bride-rilla? She's a new species of bride that has noticeable hair above the lip, on the arms and potentially on the honeymoon bikini line. - British Crown Jewels Represent One of the Largest Jewelry Collections in Existence
Subject to a turbulent history and much thievery, the British Crown Jewels represent the regalia and vestments worn by the king or queen of the United Kingdom during a coronation ceremony and other state functions. - Camping: A Necessity And A Luxury
Camping - it's a brute necessity, and one of the most refined and civilized of pleasures. - Challenges in Metal Cleaning for Tube and Pipe Benders
Tube benders experience more challenges when it comes to cleaning their product than most other metal formers. Tubes present a challenge for cleaning, due to the viscosity of the lubricant used to protect the metal during the bends as well as the variations in shapes, tube diameters and orifice orientation. - Chaos Theory: What Is It?
Like any decades, the 1990s had its trends, from the sartorial (backwards baseball caps) to the musical (grunge and, far more painfully, post-grunge), from the televisual (all those "Simpsons" ripoffs) to the political (Bill Clinton's "New Democrats" and Newt Gingrich's "Contract With America"). - Cigars In Brazil: An Uncertain Future?
Those who know their cigars well also, by that same token, know Brazil - albeit as a source of great tobacco rather than as a top cigar-producing nation. Brazilian tobacco, mainly produced in the country's temperate northeastern and southern regions, turns up in such world-class cigars as Carlos Torano's Toro, but the country's cigar producers themselves haven't always gotten the same respect. - Cigars: A Great Bachelorette Party Gift
Unlike many wedding customs, it's not so hard to get to the bottom of the origin of the bachelorette party. It's a fairly recent innovation, the result of the cross-breeding of the traditional bachelorette's tea
with the idea of the bachelor party, with a bit of the even-more-traditional bridal shower mixed in. - Common Problems with Parts Washers
Several common issues often arise when operating an industrial production parts washer. Difficulties starting the machine, unsatisfactory cleaning and parts not drying sufficiently are the main resulting deficiencies that usually can be attributed to a contributing factor. These issues can usually be remedied if the manufacturer is able to discover the root cause of the issue. - Composting Made Easy Means All Benefit And Minimum Work
For avid gardeners, having an ample supply of rich compost is a dream. The use of compost will result in nicer plants, but producing the material can be time consuming and hard work. The more you can reduce that effort, investing the saved time in other gardening tasks, the better. - Deeetrooittt Basketball--History of the Pistons
In the last couple of decades, the Detroit Pistons have become a real town favorite, like the Pistons and the Tigers. They have a reputation of being one of the toughest teams in the NBA, hence the nickname, "The Bad Boys." With their home in The Palace, the Pistons are within a luxury sedan ride away from most places in the Detroit suburbs. - Determining the Value and Beauty of Gemstones
Gemstones and gems are often referred to as precious or semi-precious stones. These attractive minerals are transformed into much sought-after jewelry or other adornments through a process of cutting and polishing. Other rocks, such as lapis-lazuli and organic materials, such as amber, are not minerals. - Get Anxious About Your Anxiety: You May Be Inducing Your Kids' Math Panic
It turns out you may be to blame for your kids' math anxiety issues. According to the 2001 report, What Are the Relationships Between Math Anxiety and Educational Levels In Parents and Math Achievement In Their Children? by LeAnn Dahmer of Tennessee State University, parental math anxiety is a contributing factor in their children's lower test scores. - Give Them a Hand: Preventing Workplace Hand Lacerations
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 250,000 serious hand, finger and wrist injuries occur in the private industry annually. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also estimates that approximately 111,000 workers with hand and finger injuries lose days away from work annually - second only to back strain and sprain. - Gold Mining: How Do We Get Gold Out Of The Ground
The precious metal of gold has fascinated humans for thousands of years. But how do we actually get it out of the ground? Let's take a look at the most common ways to mine gold.
There are two main gold mining methods, one is called placer and the other is vein" mining. And another type of mining is when gold is collected as a by-product in the mining of other metals. - Great Racehorses Of The Seventies
The 1970s represents one of the last decades when high-stakes Thoroughbred races dominated the public mind as they had done during the 1920s, '30s and '40s, when great horses like Man O'War, Seabiscuit, and Citation went from being sports-page celebrities to bona fide culture heroes. - Great Racehorses Of The Thirties
The 1920s, to hear some historians tell it, were one big party - at least for the luckier part of the population, the folks listed in the Social Registry, the partygoers who found themselves fictionalized in the novels of F. Scott Fitzgerald, the descendants of the robber barons of the Gilded Age. - Healing Waters of Mt Clemens, Michigan
For more than a century, the world's elite flocked to the resort town of Mt. Clemens, Michigan to soothe their bodies in the ancient healing waters of the Michigan Basin. With 34 essential minerals, Mt. Clemens seawater contains the highest mineral content of any body of water in the world. - Hidden Gems Await Students in Detroit
Detroit has been experiencing a rebirth of new venues, hotels, educational attractions, and restaurants. Student travel groups interested in the history and culture of the area would be wise to make Detroit their next travel destination. - High Pressure Washer: Is Water De-Burring for You?
High pressure de-burring utilizes water jet streams from 3,000 to 7,500+ psi to knock unwanted burrs from finished parts. By processing cast, cut or bored parts through a high pressure system, companies are able to create high quality, consistently finished parts each time with no possibility of diminished effectiveness. High pressure de-burring operations though, do have limited applications. - Horse Racing in Literature
Horse racing, the second most-popular spectator sport in America, remains as vital as ever, but its age, high drama, and historical appeal as the "sport of kings" ensure that it also has a place in the history of literature. - How Did Horses Come To Be?
The evolutionary history of the horse is one of the most-covered subjects in modern biology. And no wonder - of all modern animals, the horse has behind it the most intact and visible family tree. - How Math Makes Art Possible
A popular stereotype holds that some students are "math people" and some students, "humanities people." "Humanities people" excel in such subjects as English, visual art, history, drama, and social studies, because of their high creativity or "right-brainedness," while "math and logic people" struggle with creative subjects but excel at logic-driven disciplines. - How To Fight Bugs Responsibly
We all have to fight bugs. Let me correct myself. Those of us who have ever done any sort of gardening have definitely had to deal with those pesky critters. Most of us try to find the best bug repellant and exterminator we can find and just try ... - How To Get Rid Of Standing Water In Your Yard
Standing water in your yard after a heavy rain is a big problem. It could be enough to drive you crazy. A while after the rain stops, you go for a nice relaxing walk in your mostly dry yard, and just as you begin to relax, you feel your feet sink into the swamp that never seems to go away from your yard. Believe it or not, this is a very common problem. But what can you do about it? - How To Prepare A Planting Bed
Preparing a bed in which to plant can appear at first glance to be a daunting task. If you have researched the topic, you most probably have become at least somewhat familiar with terms and words such as tilling, rototilling, pH, screened top soil, shredded top soil, the chemical method, the non-chemical method... - How to Research and Choose an Aesthetic Treatment Center
So you've decided you want to have some minor work done. It may be laser hair removal, a cellulite treatment or skin rejuvenation. Now you need to decide where to have it performed and by whom. After checking with friends and family for references and suggestions, make sure you do some "investigating" on your own to ensure that the experience you have will be a safe and successful one. - Hunting And Survival: Some Tips For Beginners
Hunting is as old as humanity. Fossil evidence indicates that early humans were hunting with spears as long as 16,200 years ago, and scientists estimate that we've been eating meat much longer than that - for nearly two million years, a span of time that long predates the emergence of homo sapiens. - I'll Replace You With Machines: Robot Jockeys On The Horizon?
In England, and sometimes in America, horse racing is referred to as "the sport of kings." Some Gulf nations, too, have their royal sport: camel racing. Unfortunately - just as concerns have been raised in recent years about the widespread incidence of anorexia and bulimia among champion jockeys - human rights groups have criticized the widespread use of child labor in camel races. - In-Line Metal Cleaning for Cold Heading Operations
Cold heading is one of the most competitively cost driven metal forming industries. Large volumes of parts are produced against paper-thin margins, causing cold headers to re-evaluate their methods of processing parts constantly, always looking for cheaper - Industrial Parts Cleaner Specifications and Standards
As the parts cleaning industry advances in technology and application, standards are becoming tighter in all industries. Increasing expectations and accountability from automotive manufacturers have led to cleanliness specifications becoming more strict, resulting in cleaner parts. While clean parts are always good, diminishing returns are a concern with strict specifications. - Maryland Science Center Offers Great Opportunities for Student Travel
Educators planning a trip for their students will find the Maryland Science Center, located at Baltimore's Inner Harbor, a great place to visit.
A variety of exhibits will have students and teachers alike wishing they had more time to spend at the Science Center. Or more likely, already making plans to take another trip to spend even more hours exploring all the facility has to offer. - Math Help Can Be a Good Family Activity
We all use math in our everyday lives. Many of us consider ourselves to be "math phobic", "math deficient" or "mathematically challenged." Perhaps we communicate these ideas to our children or perhaps we and our children truly are any or all of the above. In educational institutions, where math is taught largely in the abstract and without practical application. - Metal Cleaning: Environmental Impact of Hermetically Sealed Solvent Degreasing
Organic solvents have long been considered to be the best option for removing contamination from metal parts. This is due to a range of factors. Among these include repeatable high levels of surface cleanliness, ability to remove a wide range of soils, and reduced cycle times. - Metal Cleaning: Washing Long Aluminum Skin Panels
Large, aluminum door panels can be difficult pieces to clean. Used in many applications, including the construction of the United States Army's Hummer vehicle as a skin to be placed over the armor plate frame, these panels need to be cleaned quickly and efficiently. - Metal Fabrication and Metal Cleaning: Treating Layers of Soil
Internal quality systems and external customer demands require metal forming companies to wash every component they stamp, cut, hydro-form, turn, shear, or otherwise produce in their facility. This washing process is essential for each company to turn out a quality product for their customers. - Montreal Savoir-Faire with Old World Charm
Old World charm, and a modern style all its own are trademarks of Montreal, Canada. Here, the old lives alongside the new, comfortably creating a unique experience for student group travelers with an interest in history, culture, or just wanting to sharpen their French language skills in North America's largest bilingual city. - Never Tell Your Kids They're Smart
So math wasn't my best subject. Alright, it was my worst subject. I'm more of a language person, really. Considering my father taught statistics at the local university, and that everyone in my tiny town knew him, it was rather embarrassing. - New Parts Washer or Rebuild of Old Unit?
A custom-built parts washer takes from 14 to 22 weeks to build and costs a significant amount of money. When a manufacturing company needs a new parts washer, but is unable or unwilling to purchase a brand new machine there is an alternative. If a company is operating under a tight budget or working within a short timeframe, then a new unit is not an option. - Nicaragua: The Tobacco-Producing Country That Endures
To cigar smokers, Nicaragua is already legendary. Through regime change, social upheaval, and revolution, this Latin American nation has produced some of the world's finest tobacco. - Opportunities Abound For Students In Yucatan
Students and teachers looking for a distinctive trip would be wise to put the Yucatan on their wish list, its unique combination of archeological, geological and natural biology translating into a rich educational experience, among them the Mayan pyramids and the amazing freshwater sinkholes known as cetones. - Ozone Cleaning in the Water Purification Process
Production of bottled water is a growing industry that is popular around the world. A main concern within the field is the purification of water. This is a necessary step in the production process. Customers who purchase bottled water need to be assured that the product is safe, clean, and of satisfactory taste. - Parts Cleaner Specifications for Production Part Manufacturers
For production part manufacturers, cleaning specifications are a major concern when setting up a line. Cleaning specifications have numerous effects on production, planning, and the ultimate success of a job. They set the parameters for the type of washer that will be used... - Parts Cleaner: Cleaning Complex Geometric Parts In Single Piece Flow
A program engineer is presented with a challenge. A new part is manufactured containing different types and grades of steel, brass and other material. The part is designed with one deep hole, several threaded small holes, and a series of threaded shallow blind holes. - Parts Cleaners: Facts And Myths About Erchloroethylene
Perchloroethylene, also known as PERC, has set the standard in cleaning precision parts for more than 50 years. The use of this chemical has been declining recently though, as PERC has been replaced with other solvents or processes. - Parts Washer: Removal of Chlorinated Paraffins
Chlorinated paraffins are excellent stamping lubricants. They protect the tooling during deep draws and allow the formation of the part to take place without weakening the metal. The problem arises when these waxy lubricants need to be removed from the part after they have been formed and before the next process.
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