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Paying Attention to Jesus the Revelator March 14, 2010Posted by roberttalley in Blood of Christ, Christ, Day of the Lord, Eschatology, God the Father, Imminency, Jesus, Judgment, Messiah, Millenial Kingdom, Prophecy, Religion, Resurrection, Revelation of Jesus Christ, Sermons.
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Revelation 1:1-18
The word "keep" in verse 3 carries the connotation of "paying attention with the intention to obey." It is God's intention that we keep the word of this prophecy and to the one who gives this prophecy. Sometimes it does not matter who the messenger is. When we listen to the news, it really does not matter who is reading the news. We may like the one we are listening to and they may make us feel better about the news but for the most part it matters little except for entertainment purposes whether I get my news from Diane Sawyer or Katie Couric.
It is different though when what we receive is a prophecy, that is, a direct word from God. There are many today who claim to have received direct words from God. We see them on our TVs, hear them on our radios, and see their books in the CBD catalogue. Should we pay attention to them? I do not; for none of them to my knowledge claim perfect inspiration and many of them preach one form or another of false doctrine. We are commanded to try the spirits whether they be of God.
Next week we will specifically look at why we should pay attention to His revelation. This week I want us to understand what is in it for us. That may seem a little backwards but this is the way it is presented in the book and so that is the order that we will follow.
This book begins by stating that God gave Jesus this revelation for the profit of His servants. Now many of us here this morning claim to be the servants of God, that is, the children of God, so this book is intended for us. Why do we need this book and why should we pay attention to the one who gives it to us?
A. Because God gave Him what we need to know for the future (1:1, 3b). The future is very important. Many of you will go to work because of the future. You will do schoolwork because of the future. Wars are fought so that nations can determine the future. Investments are made in the future. Roads and bridges are built for future use. Even history is often studied so that we can better understand the future.
Now God knows the future. Some of the future we need to know. We do not need to know details for the most part. In fact, God rarely gives us much detail. We do not know who the Antichrist is, we do not know the date of the Lord's coming, we do not know if the multiple earthquakes that have recently occurred are signs of His immediate coming, and we do not know exactly how the world will look when Christ comes. Any details we have are either sketchy or incomplete. But there are some things we need to know about the future.
1. The coming of the Lord is imminent (verses 1 and 3b). He could come at any time. Two thousand years ago, the Lord could have come at anytime. That is still true today.
Now there are several attitudes that we can take about this.
a. We can be fatalistic about his coming. "If He comes He comes…" Now I do not think that very many people are truly fatalistic. Either they believe He is coming or they do not but this is a possible attitude one could take.
b. Most do not believe He is coming. They may not openly doubt it but they obviously do not believe otherwise they would be ready. Revelation 3:1-3 describes a church that did not believe He was coming. Jesus said that he would surprise them like a thief. Jesus taught quite often about this when He was on the earth. One of the last sermons He preached had as His main point that those who are not ready will be destroyed (Matthew 24:36-13). One of the illustrations He used was of a servant who was made ruler over his master's house. He said to himself, "The master is delaying his coming." He begins then to beat his fellow servants and to lead a life of partying. When the master suddenly returns the man will be cut in two.
c. There is though a third attitude. Being ready! How do you know you are ready? Romans 13:8,11-14 tells us how, "Owe no one anything except to love one another… and do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep…Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness…Let us walk properly…not in strife and envy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts."
Luke also tells us in chapter 12 of his gospel how that those who live for the things of this world will not be ready. In other words, only the disciple who is willing to live for heaven and not for this world will be ready when Jesus comes.
2. We not only need to know that the Lord could come at any moment but we need to understand that He is coming as the Almighty (verses 7-8). When He comes every eye will see Him and recognize who He is. Those who crucified Him as prophesied in Zechariah 12 will see Him. Now you might think that those who crucified Jesus are already dead. Zechariah 12:10 makes it clear that John is talking about the Jew here in this passage. They will not be the only ones to see Him. All the tribes of the earth will see Him and mourn. Why? Because the Almighty has come to judge His enemies. It is possible to mourn in repentance (which is the caase in Zechariah) but the context of Revelation indicates that the peoples of the earth will mourn when they realize that the Lord is coming to judge them (Revelation 6:12-17). On that day, every news station will show the Almighty. Facebook and Twitter updates will mourn the coming of the Almighty. The nations will rise against Him but will not be able to stand because He is the Almighty.
Now why do we need to know that He is coming as the Almighty? Because right now it looks like Christ is losing. The world is becoming more anti-Christ every day. He seems to be losing ground but when He comes we will be able to give thanks (Revelation 11:15-18) because He has returned and restored His rule over this earth. That is the day that we long for according to Romans 8. This world of sin and sinners is oppressive to the believer in Christ but when Christ returns, the sinner will be destroyed and sin will be put in check. Only the Almighty God can accomplish such a feat.
B. The reason we need to know about the future is that there is blessing in paying attention to Jesus and His revelation about the future (1:3). This blessing is not in stock tips or oil futures. This blessing is a spiritual blessing.
1. To be blessed means to be saved (1:3; 14:13; 16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:7, 14). Seven times in the book of Revelation, a blessing is pronounced on those who are believers in Christ. The word we read in our Bibles as "saved" Martin Luther often translated as "blessed" because He understood that to be truly blessed of God meant much more than houses and lands and nice families. God blesses the unsaved also with such things. To be blessed of God, however, means to be saved, to be redeemed by the Lamb. Sometimes this word is translated "happy." That is not a bad translation, for one who lives eternally in the presence of God will be happy and the one in hell will not. To be blessed though is more than an emotional reality, it is a spiritual reality. Look at Revelation 20:4-6. What a contrast? Those who were beheaded for the witness of Jesus are blessed because they are free from the second death. It is certainly not a happy occasion to be beheaded. Those who might sympathetically be looking on might say, "What a waste!" But they are blessed. They are saved from the second death, from the wrath to come.
2. To keep the word means to have an active faith (1:3; 22:14; compare with 1 John 3:23). You see, to keep a prophecy means that there is something that should be done in response to that prophecy. Revelation 22:14 makes it clear that those who do His commandments will have the right to the tree of life and may enter through the gates into the city. Now does this mean that we can work our way into heaven? Absolutely not. James put it this way, "Faith without works is dead." In other words, true faith will live a certain way. First John 3:23 tells us exactly what the commandments of Christ are, "And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment." So this blessing means more than to believe that Jesus is God. It demands becoming a disciple of Christ, an active faith that determines not only to trust Christ but to obey Him.
It is clear that Jesus can demand an active faith from me and I need to hear His word with active faith. The blessing of God is promised to me if I keep His word, if I have an active faith. An active faith will be ready for His coming. That is the point of the last phrase in verse 3. He is coming. Are you ready?
"A lady, who heard Whitefield, in Scotland, preach upon the words, "And the door was shut," being placed near two dashing young men, but at a considerable distance from the pulpit, witnessed their mirth; and overheard one say, in a low tone, to the other, "Well, what if the door be shut? Another will open." Thus they turned off the solemnity of the text. 'Mr. Whitefield had not proceeded far when he said, "It is possible there may be some careless, trifling person here today, who may ward off the force of this impressive subject by lightly thinking, 'What matter if the door be shut? Another will open.'" The two young men were paralyzed, and looked at each other. Mr. Whitefield proceeded: "Yes; another will open. And I will tell you what door it will be: it will be the door of the bottomless pit!-the door of hell!-the door which conceals from the eyes of angels the horrors of damnation!"
Jesus could come today. Are you ready? Is your faith active? Do you have faith in Christ at all? Trust Him today and live for Him, forsaking this world and all others for the one who loves you and died to wash you from your sin.
Next Week: The Son of Man
Answers to questions from Sunday night (Revelation 16-17) October 9, 2007Posted by roberttalley in Antichrist, Babylon, Day of the Lord, Demons, Eschatology, Imminency, Judgment, Religion, Revelation of Jesus Christ, Satan.
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What is the reaction of the two angels to the first three bowls or vials of God's wrath (verses 5-7)?
- They recognized that God's judgment on the earth is a righteous judgment.
What is the reaction of those being judged in verses 8-11 and 21?
- They blasphemed God and did not repent.
What is the purpose of the sixth bowl and what is the connection of the three frogs to this judgment (verses 12-16)? Do they cause these events or are they simply players whom God ultimately controls?
- The purpose is the gather the kings of the earth (read here nations as represented by their armies) for the battle against Christ known as Armageddon. Although the demonic influence of Satan and the two beasts on the surface influence these events, they are ultimately brought together by God.
What indicates that there will be believers left at the end of this time (verse 15)?
- The command to watch and be ready for this event of Armageddon.
How are the cities, islands, and mountains destroyed (verses 17-20)?
- By the ultimate earthquake.
Chapters 17-18 seem to be simply an expanded description of the judgment of the seventh bowl. What proof in chapter 16 is there for this statement (see verse 19)?
- The judgment on Babylon is an integral part of the seventh bowl.
Revelation 17:1-6 is a vision of judgment on Babylon. Verses 7-13 is the explanation of the vision. Although we are not exactly sure of the identity of the city, what is the relationship of this city to the Antichrist?
- It is his center of power.
What is the involvement of the ten kings during the days described in this chapter (verses 12-18)?
- They will receive their authority to rule from the beast.
- They will war against God.
- They will turn on Babylon and destroy her (possibly turning against the beast also, although that is not explicitly stated).
More on Imminency in the first three chapters of Revelation June 18, 2007Posted by roberttalley in Eschatology, Imminency, Revelation of Jesus Christ, Seven Churches of Revelation.
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Because of computer problems, I have updated the posts on the churches at Sardis and Philadelphia with my answers rather than posting a new post. Saved me a bit of typing to do it that way.
We also talked more about imminency on which I posted back in May when I first began this blog. https://roberttalley.wordpress.com/2007/05/09/follow-up-on-last-sunday-evenings-discussion-of-imminency/
There are two verses in the messages to the seven churches that may be referring to the Tribulation period: 2:22 and 3:10. Revelation 2:22 (compared with 7:14) and Revelation 17-19 seem to describe the same or a similar event. Revelation 3:10 seems to describe the ebvents in 14-19. How do we understand the warning to Thyratira and the promise to Philadelphia? If they apply just to the churches, when is the time that the wrath of God was over the nations of the whole earth? If they apply just to the future what purpose did it serve to tell the churches what was to come on them? Understanding imminency correctly helps us to understand the passages as the churches understood them and as they will ultimately be fulfilled.
Remember, imminency refers to all the end time events surrounding Christ's coming and not just to the Rapture or the Second Coming of Christ described in Revelation 19.
Follow-up on last Sunday evening's discussion of "Imminency" May 9, 2007Posted by roberttalley in Imminency, Revelation of Jesus Christ.
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Tying up more loose ends from last Sunday…
To see the questions and my comment on what was discussed click https://roberttalley.wordpress.com/2007/05/02/hello-world/
- A question something like this was asked, "Did not some of the early believers wonder if they had missed the Rapture?"
I managed to completely bungle this question (or maybe it was a comment). The question was referring to 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3. In this chapter, the coming of Christ and the day of the Lord seem to be synonymous. The day of the Lord includes more than just the coming of Christ but includes according to the Old Testament, the judgment on the nations and the turning of the Jewish remnant as a nation to God. The context indicates that they thought they were in the time of judgment, the day of the Lord, commonly known as the Great Tribulation. It may or may not indicate that they thought they had missed the Rapture.
The last question (that I did not deal with at all): How does Matthew 24 fit in with "imminency" as seen from Revelation 1:1, 3?
Revelation 1:1, 3 are dealing with the events that are leading up to Christ's coming in Revelation 1:7 as well as the events after His coming. Matthew 24:30 is describing the same event as Revelation 1:7 (see also Zechariah 12:10 in its context). Imminency (or as some would prefer to characterize it, "expectancy") is referring to the whole row of events that are described in Revelation 4 onward and Matthew 24:15-25:46. Imminency then is referring not just to the Rapture but to the whole "end time" period. This is also consistent with Paul's teachings in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:5 and 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, 8-12. None of these passages tell us plainly when the Rapture is ordered in relation to the Tribulation.
I got the impression after the service that some understand "imminency" to be a doctrine of "dispensationalism".
This depends on whether imminency is applied just to the Rapture or whether to all the endtime events surrounding Christ's coming. In the description under #2, imminency is not necessarily dispensational. Most adherents of other views would also believe in imminency. Obviously, that is not the way the term is used in discussions about the endtimes but it is more biblical. On the other hand, the biblical definition does not weight the discussion in the direction of any one viewpoint. That is, however, a discussion for another day 🙂


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Features of creation of green lawns
Seeding the lawn with his own hands, you need to pick upa blend of herbs that will meet the demands placed upon it. Common (another name for gardens and parks), green lawn is optimal for villas and gardens areas. Before planting the herbs necessary to carry out a set of preparatory work: clear land, remove the extra bushes, trees, dig the ground. An important nuance, providing the beauty of the lawn is dense ground tamping. It is worth drainage device.
- Features of the soil for a lawn area and remove weeds
- Device drainage layer
- Land preparation for planting of grass and lawn care
- Suitable for lawn and garden hand planting seeds
Features of the soil for a lawn area and remove weeds
Seeded the lawn in the country with their own hands is not sodifficult, but there are some nuances. Be sure to carry out the cleaning area, uprooting stumps, unwanted trees, bushes. At this stage, it is to lay the track, borders and other decorative elements. The soil for the lawn should be fertile with slightly acid or neutral reaction pH.
Before planting the seeds necessary to make deepdigging and remove weeds. It is important to break the clods. Weeds weed, mow or treated with herbicides. If you decide to use a special tool.
To prepare a mixture take 80 - 120 mlherbicide, which are bred in a bucket of water. Consumption Roundup 5l drug is on 100m2. For the complete destruction of the weeds will take about 3 - 4 weeks. If at that time was wet and warm weather, it is possible undesirable germination of fresh seeds. Then we recommend additional treatment with herbicide.
It happens that the soil is poorly suited to the siteto create a lawn. In this case, it is best to replace the upper layer of the earth. To this end, unsuitable for seeding the soil is removed, arrange drainage and covered with a mixture of fertile soil, peat and sand. People who are satisfied for the first time at the site of the lawn with his own hands, video can provide some help.
Device drainage layer
When deciding how to make the lawn with his own hands,have to worry about removing excess moisture from the areas where the spring months stagnant water after thawing of snow and heavy rains. Generally, drainage is always satisfied when replacing the upper layer of the soil infertile. If such a procedure is not intended to, and comfortable with the ground, the ground dug, put in a corner.
Then you can do the simplest optiondrainage. To do this, lay out 10 - 20 cm of rubble, broken bricks or gravel, then this layer is tamped and poured on top of another 10 cm of sand. Thereafter fertile ground return to place. The optimum height of the ground - 15 cm is very important to stamp each layer..
In order to make the land denseruse special rollers length of 0.5 - 1 m and a weight of 20 - 50 kg. The cost of such devices pushes growers to use makeshift tools, such as water containers (barrels, bottles) or metal pipes.
Sometimes for tamping land use boardsor plywood sheets, which go. Less of this method is that the pressure of a large area and with high quality to hold the event is difficult. In order to smooth the lawn was important to avoid bumps and dimples.
Land preparation for planting of grass and lawn care
Hand made green lawn requiressome care, which is reduced to regular pruning, seeding, fertilizing, aerating and removing weeds. Most often green fields sown in late summer, fall or spring. In the winter of land dug up, carefully choose the weeds, especially dandelions. Then you can make compost, humus, wood ash.
The light sandy soils and peat improvessome clay, and the clay - coarse sand. In the spring of land dug up again and after 30 days you can start sowing grass. After digging the earth, you can make complex fertilizers. For 100m2 enough to use 2 - 3 kg of funds.
spend more time feeding in furtheryear, scattering the mixture on dry grass. Fertilizer consumption is about 50g / m2. Watering can be done immediately after the application of mineral mixtures, which will dissolve the granules, and the nutritious elements, in turn, quickly learned.
Improve the process of rooting and drainageproperties can be piercing the soil every 5 - 8 cm. In addition, the outflow of excess water during heavy rainfall will be much better on the lawns at an angle. Sometimes even recommended a small hill in the center of the green meadow.
Suitable for lawn and garden hand planting seeds
There are several varieties of greenlawns, but most often in the areas adjoining split landscape or, as it is called, an ordinary lawn. This type is resistant to trampling, so it is easy to have a picnic with the kids, or run. Other advantages of an ordinary type of green lawn is its relative simplicity (compared to the parterre or English) and ease of creation.
Planting a lawn with his own hands the easiestproduced with the help of specialized drills. If none are available, you can use a rake, sowing grass by hand. Consumption of seeds is 10 - 15 g per 1 m2. Thick sow does not make sense. This can even be hurt, because not enough nutrients in the soil all the germs.
Perfect weather for sowing - dry windlessday. The first portion watered. Then the seeds are sown, distributing them evenly over the cross-strip width of 1 meter. After that, the top 2 cm of soil poured and carefully leveled ground using rakes or smooth bar.
For sowing on an ordinary lawn, located in shading place suited such a mixture of herbs:
- 20% meadow grass, bentgrass 30% white, 50% meadow fescue;
- 30% meadow grass, perennial ryegrass 30%, 40% red fescue.
For solar space suit next collectionSeed: 30% of the ordinary Grebennikov, 70% bentgrass pobegonosnoy. If the green carpet is positioned along the fence, then the optimal blend of herbs for an ordinary lawn includes a 30% red fescue and 70% meadow grass.
Having an idea and knowledge of how to plantlawn with his own hands, gardener gets new possibilities for decoration infield. In this business there are important nuances. If you think that you can get a great lawn just sow grass, you are deeply mistaken. Green lawn in need of care, fertilizing, aeration. You also need to worry about the abduction of excess moisture.

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As part of the lead up to the 107th NYRR Millrose Games, ArmoryTrack.com will be highlighting a number of student-athletes who have qualified for the New Balance High School Mile. The New Balance High School Mile has long been a staple at the NYRR Millrose Games, with past winners including sub-four minute miler Kyle Merber and 2013 IAAF World Championships qualifier Cory Mcgee. Today's spotlight is on New York's Tim McGowan.
Tim McGowan
Northport, NY
Fastest Mile - 4:17 (4xMile split at New Balance Nationals Indoor)
ArmoryTrack.com: What's your greatest running achievement?
Tim McGowan: Getting to qualify for NXN [Nike Cross Nationals] was amazing. I was really proud that my teammates were able to pull off a great race and making what could have been my last cross country race something great.
ArmoryTrack.com: Best piece of advice someone's ever given you?
Tim McGowan: My old captain Tim Odin and my coach told me to never sell myself short or limit myself.
ArmoryTrack.com: What are three keys to your running success?
Tim McGowan: Trust my coach, be confident but never cocky, and little things matter when training.
ArmoryTrack.com: Do you have any pre-race traditions/superstitions?
Tim McGowan: I'm not sure if it's the Irish in me, but I'm a very superstitious person. one that comes to mind is that my best friend texts me good luck before every race and if I don't get the text before I warm up I begin to panic.
ArmoryTrack.com: Who is your favorite athlete?
Tim McGowan: Galen Rupp
ArmoryTrack.com: Favorite Pre-Race Meal?
Tim McGowan: My pre-race meals usually revolve around peanut butter.
ArmoryTrack.com: If you could go on a run with anyone, past or present, who would it be with?
Tim McGowan: I would run with my assistant coach Bob Burklee. He is always full of thought provoking stories about track.
ArmoryTrack.com: What are your favorite hobbies?
Tim McGowan: Playing and listening to music, frisbee and running.
ArmoryTrack.com: Favorite song?
Tim McGowan: In Too Deep by Sum 41 always got me psyched
ArmoryTrack.com: What is your favorite place to run?
Tim McGowan: Bellerose bike trails
ArmoryTrack.com: If you could be any animal, what would you be?
Tim McGowan: A dog, they've got it made.
ArmoryTrack.com: Favorite Movie?
Tim McGowan: The Boondock Saints or Fight Club
ArmoryTrack.com: Favorite TV show?
Tim McGowan: How I Met Your Mother or The Walking Dead
ArmoryTrack.com: What are you most looking forward to about the NYRR Millrose Games?
Tim McGowan: Mostly being at the meet and watching all the professionals run. Being in that environment is an honor.
Watch a video interview with Tim from after the NYRR Millrose Games Trials below!


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Comfortable Bed and Breakfast situated in the beautiful village of Arisaig near the railway station and Arisaig marina from where there are daily sailings to the small isles,Eigg, Muck and Rum. A short drive away is the busy fishing village of Mallaig and about 30 minutes drive away is Glenfinnan with its spectacular views down Loch Shiel and the viaduct (of Harry Potter fame).
Situated in middle of the west highland village of Arisaig on the road to the isles This 200 year old former school was built by Clanranald and sits next to the Church of Scotland which was built at the same time.
The School was in use up until the late 1980"s and was purchased by the present owners Frank Anne Baillie in 1990 who renovated the building and converted the school into part of the main house.
We are only about 5 minutes walk from Arisaig railway station - Scotland's most westerly station. We are also only a few minutes walk from Arisaig Marina which has daily sailings to the islands of Eigg, Muck and Rum. throughout the summer. The busy fishing village of Mallaig is a 10 min drive away and from there the ferry goes to Skye daily.
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How to Defeat Skin That is Naturally Oily
If your skin is oily through natural means, it's a struggle to keep your skin from being greasy. How do you keep your skin moisturized at all times without losing your mind? In this article, we'll give you a few tips as to how you can win the battle of oily skin.
Now, oils on the skin aren't anything unnatural. When it's humid outside, even people with dry skin can get oily. However, if your skin is always oily, that's when it becomes a problem. So let's find out how you can fix this problem.
First, let's look at your t-zone. For those who don't know, that's the place that has your chin, nose, forehead, and cheeks, shaped like a T. This area has the biggest concentration of oil pores, so if your skin is naturally oily, you'll be able to see the grease from here. You'll have more acne and your pores should be more noticeable.
The only upside to oily skin is that many people will look younger. Of course, the dose makes the poison. A bit of oil is good for you, but too much can cause breakouts and create an unsightly appearance.
To fix oily skin, let's first pick a cleanser that's right for you.
The Best Oil Cleansers Around
To take care of your skin, you need to find a good cleanser. By picking a quality oil cleanser that works with oily skin, you're on your way to having healthier skin. A good skin cleaner will slow down oil that's being made, and excess oil will be lifted from your face.
To get the most out of your cleanser, use it with warm water twice every day, usually in the morning and before bed. Some good ingredients in cleansers include jojoba beads, which polish up your skin, and citrus can clean your skin up. Aloe Vera is another good ingredient that moisturizes, so look for that as well.
Serums and Cleaning
Moisturizes can be a bit heavy, and they can make your skin feel unbearable in the peak of summer. In cases like these, use serums. They have little weight and allow your skin to be moisturized. For those who can't handle lotions, use serums instead.
Primers to Decrease the Shine
People have had mixed results about primers, so the only way for you to pick is if you try one yourself. A good primer would be a mattifying one that lessens shining in your skin. It will prevent oil, and allow your makeup to go on easier. There are some with antioxidants as well, which help keep your skin even cleaner.
Don't Forget the Sunscreen!
Some people believe that sunscreen keeps your skin greasy, but that's not the case. Sunscreens aren't as oily and don't make you look greasy. Some even help you to fight your oily skin. When improving the overall health of your skin, sunscreen is the way to go, so shop around and see which one you prefer.
Don't Use Too Much Product
So what's the right amount of moisturizer or product to apply? Do you need to use a dollop, or a big glob? In truth, the majority can use about a dime-size of product, whether it's a moisturizer or serum. If you use too much, it may make your skin look oily.
In order to get the best results from a product and not overuse it, use five dots on your chin, cheeks, nose, and forehead. Blend it up and down, allowing you to even it up. It should cover your entire face, and allow you to get just the right amount of product. Simple!
Masks and Keeping Your Skin Clean
People wear masks as well in order to clean their skin. While it shouldn't be a daily activity, a weekly masking can change your skin for the better. Use bentonite clay to create a mask. It can absorb and tone your skin, and get rid of oil, dead skin, and dirt. By clearing up your pores, you don't have to worry about any breakouts. A mask will also reduce the size of your pores.
Other Tips
• Keep your toner alcohol-free to keep your skin balanced.
• Blotting papers can help you to remove extra oil from your skin.
• As we said, do not use too much. SPF found in serums and creams can help you lessen your chances of putting too much on your skin.
• Healthy diet is always important
• Mattifying your skin is important. You need all the help you can get in the battle against oil.
• Like we said, some oil on your skin is all right. It can help reduce the amount of lines and wrinkles on your face. Too much oil, however, can make you look greasy.
• Keep your skin healthy, and it should stay beautiful


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Texting while driving
Is texting while driving dangerous? I have always thought the answer self-evident, though perhaps that's just another cognitive bias of intuition. Tyler Cowen points to an economic paper (PDF) that seeks but can't find evidence of a surge in accidents from increased cell phone usage.
Cell phone ownership (i.e., cellular subscribers/population) has grown sharply since 1988, average use per subscriber has risen from 140 to 740 minutes a month since 1993, and surveys indicate that as many as 81 percent of cellular owners use their phones while driving—yet aggregate crash rates have fallen substantially over this period.
In particular, the study looks at a spike in calls from moving vehicles at 9pm, when many cell phone plans transition from peak to off-peak rates. Such a spike exists, but a corresponding rise in crash rates was not detected.
To me the study seems flawed in that a phone call, especially with the rise of Bluetooth and hands-free devices, seems less dangerous than trying to tap out a text message, which requires a long period of focusing your eyes on your handset and tapping with some precision on a tiny keyboard.
The rise of services like Uber help, but it may just be that making humans better or even just less emotional drivers has its natural limits. Self-driving cars can't come fast enough in some ways.
I still want to scream every time I see a driver peeking at their phone while driving, and that was even before I saw the Werner Herzog short documentary "From One Second to the Next" which was commissioned by AT&T.
I was reminded of Darren Aronofsky's short PSA's against the use of meth. The first one I saw from that series The Meth Project really jolted me at the time, it was one of the earliest of the PSA's that employed the shock and awe strategy that I can remember seeing on TV.


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After being rained out the first day of hiking, we were very much looking forward to the Ruta de Cares - which is a path that follows the River Cares through the deep gorge that the water made thousands of years ago. One of the most popular hikes in Picos, we were pumped and jumped in the car to race to the starting point. However, when we put in the starting point (the city Cain) in the GPS, we were sad to find out it was 1.5 hours away, and so begin the drive to the hike.
Although long, the drive was beautiful. With hillls carpeted in trees, we were lucky enough to be in the park at the exact time that the leaves had started to change. The result was a gorgeous pallet of harvest oranges, muted greens, rustic browns and sometimes bright reds (that one's always my favorite to see). Going only about 30 or 40 miles per hour, the curvy road sometimes looked as if it were going to go off the edge but then quickly we would make a sharp turn and continue driving along the steep rocks looking out at the landscape.
We arrived in Cain and laced up our hiking boots (mine, which I bought 3 days before and only cost 14€ woo hoo!). The hike started with a control house of the hyrdoelectrical project that was created in in the 40s. Years of geological work made the river but man harnessed the water's power from the river that connects two Spanish provinces (Leon and Asturias). After passing by the control house we entered a narrrow and low-hanging cave, or more a series of small tunnels. Thankfully, I am short and didn't worry too much about hitting my head, but it was quite comical to see the tall people crunching down and walking. With dripping water, I was also lucky to be wearing a hat. As you will see in most of the photos, I sport a winter hat that Joseba bought when he was trekking in Peru. I kind of stole it, so now it's mine because I like it so much :)
In the small breaks between the caves, we were able to gaze down in the gorge and were quite surprised at how turquoise blue some areas of water seemed. To me it looked as if we were on a tropical island hiking instead of hiking between slabs of massive limestone wearing fleeces and hats! Being the most popular hike in the Peaks, the tunnels were crowded but it gave us an idea of what it might have been like in pre-historic times to take the trek from Cain to Poncebos (our finishing city).
Emerging from the moist caves, the path became more simple, a medium-size gravel way hugging the wall. From time to time we could hear a loose rock fall off the path into the Divine Gorge as they call it here. Don't worry, I didn't go too close to the edge - I left that to Joseba, so he could take some good photos! Continuing along the path we came in contact with the Goat King of the mountain. Perched atop a rock that hung out over the gorge, we sat regally on his perch while his goat friends (or maybe his followers) rambled about the path. Not as scary of an incident as the bull the day before, we allowed ourselves to take a few moments and have a photo shoot of him - and he loved it! It was if he were posing!
We kept on, paralleling the man-made canal that operates the hydroelectic powerhouse, and eventually crossed a small bridge that connected the province of Leon into Asturias. Kind of like crossing state lines, but instead of driving across the border, we stepped across, with a small waterfall to mark the crossing. From Leon we couldn't see how beautiful the canal we had been walking along had been, but from the other side of the wall in Asturias, we were able to see the arches that followed the route above and with the gaping gorge below, it was a stunning view.
All tour books say the first hour or so of the hike, starting in Cain, is the most beautiful with its narrow walkways and the tunnels, so since we had passed this part already we were now enjoying the vast openeness of the gorge and from time to time a passing animal or a tree losing its leaves. More than halfway, we decided to eat lunch and picked a fantastic spot. Sitting on the poncho, we sat on the edge of the pathway, our feet dangling over the nothingness below. Sandwiches (turkey, sausage and mozzerela - quite delicious) in hand we peered out at the landscape. Something that I found somewhat surprising is that many people, as they walked by and saw us eating, said 'buen aprovecho' which means enjoy your meal. I thought to myself...if I were hiking in the States would I tell someone to enjoy thier meal if I passed them? Probably not, I would probably just say hello. A random thought, but it made me smile. Ohhhh how I adore this country.
After lunch and hiking a bit more, we turned around and did the same hike back, but this time with a different perspective. Funny thing was that we passed almost the exact same people as when we were walking to Poncebos because walking from Poncebos to Cain and back or Cain to Poncebos and back are both very popular and since it can be done in about 4 hours, a lot of people do it. We said lots of 'holas' and from time-to-time and 'aupa' (which is sort of like hey in Euskera) when we came across a group of Basques. Avid outdoorsmen the Basques are, Joseba could not only tell a Basque from a few feet away by thier face and hair, but also by thier clothes. I guess there are certain clothes brands that Basques wear more than other people, so its a giveaway when you see someone. Because I went shopping with Joseba at the local sporting goods store and bought similar brands of clothes to his (because he is quite a hiking fan and knows good brands for the sport), I even got some 'Aupa'! Can you believe it!?
Back in Cain we stopped for a hot coffee and a small break to look over the photos we had just taken. All stunning! Luckily the fog from the day before had left and provided us with a quite sunny day, but as we headed home it rolled in again. We didn't mind much though, since we had just finished a great day of hiking!
The good weather quickly changed bad on Monday and instead of hiking in non-stop rain we took some time to check out Cangas de Onis - the city we were staying in. Of course we had went to dinner and walked around a bit in town before, but with the rain we focused more on being tourists than hiking.
Our first experience of the city was 'El Abuelo', a restaurant recommended to us by the clerk in our hotel. With a Menu of the Day for only 10€, it was a bargain and the clerk told us it was also quite tasty food. Our first night in Cangas we went to a bar for some Asturian cider and some tapas (as they call them in Spain - you probably are more used to me saying pintxos). However, the next 3 nights that we were in Cangas we ONLY went to El Abuelo.
El Abuelo (grandfather in Spanish) actually exists too - a cute old man with peppered grey hair and black glasses with a blue checkered shirt - just like on his menu. While the food was delicious and the rice pudding dessert was scrumptous, the thing I liked most was the cider-pouring contraption they had at the restaurant. Sold in most of the souveiner shops in the town, an old grandpa holds a bottle above his head and when you press the button and put your glass in his other hand, a stream of cider squirts out into your cup! In this area (as well as in the Basque Country), they pour the cider holding the bottle high above thier head and somehow manage to get it into the cup. Although we ordered wine at the restaurant I never tired of watching someone press the button - and oddly enough, the grandpa was a spitting image of the cider-pouring man. It made me wonder if he cut his hair and got glasses just to match his cider machines haha.
On the topic of food we were also lucky enough to be in Cangas de Onis during not one but two food festivals - a cheese festival and a honey festival! After one day of hiking we passed the large tent that had been set up in the center of town to try some of the famous cheese from this area - queso de cabrales. Kind of like a blue cheese, it is made with the milk from a morning milking and a night milking of the cows, goats and sheep. After the curd is formed the cheese is put in a mold and kept at a very hot temperature for a few days. Next, the cheese is placed in the caves of the area (Asturias is famous for its numerous caves). With 90% humidity and temperatures from 40º-50º, the cheese is left for two to four months covered with wet maples leaves until it is ready to eat. A creamy blue-cheese, I was surprised I thought it was good, because I am not the biggest blue cheese fan. We passed a restaurant and ordered a plate of french fries covered with cabrales cheese and although tasty it was quite heavy, due to the richness of the cheese - but yummy nonetheless. Besides this famous cheese, there were also various others types of cheese for our testing pleasure. Free to the public, we even got to participate in the cheese associations ranking table - where we ranked 4 cheeses on thier appearance, aroma, cut, taste, texture, etc. Such experts we are! We of course couldn't spend an hour testing cheese without buying any and in the end bought a light creamy cow cheese, a hard dry sheep cheese and a soft and rich goat/sheep cheese mix. That sure brought an aroma to the car on the drive home!
The honey festival was not as exciting but still gave us a chance to try some homemade honeys and in the end we bought one that was made with eucalyptus for the sore throats we will have once it starts getting chilly here. Besides giving us a place to gobble down cheese and honey, Cangas de Onis was also a cute little town to walk around in. Founded in 718 by Pelayo (that Spanish King who won the battle at Covadonga from last blog), Cangas de Onis used to be the capital of the Spanish Kingdom, so as you can imagine it has quite a lot of history. Before Pelayo, Romans ruled the area and although long gone, thier mark still remains with the famous Roman footbridge that has been rebuilt to reflect how it was in the Middle Ages. Hanging from the center of the bridge is the Cross of Victory with Roman letters.
I wish I could say I hiked more on this trip that I ate but I think its opposite. Between the cheese, honey, tapas and dinners at El Abuelo, we ate quite well. The hikes were spectacular and we have already decided that we will come back another time, stay on the other side of Picos and do other great hikes. So...maybe next year you will read another blog about the Picos de Europa!


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Our pediatrician has been around for awhile. As in, he began practicing before I was born. That's a good thing though. He's on top of things, and keeps up to date with studies, and he's got a vast amount of experience.
So when I went to him for help with our seemingly never-ending quest to get Violet potty trained, I wasn't that surprised that he recommended a slightly older book. It's not that any of the information is bad or unfounded. It's just that's is all so groovy.
Really Groovy.
Hey, kid, even cops and firemen gotta take a crap, ok?
So obviously there is an adult-instruction section, and another portion which is the kid's section, where the previous photos are from.
Tonight I read Violet the kid's portion for the billionth time, and afterwards, she wanted to take a crack at "reading" it herself. This is good. This is a positive potty-training kind of step. So I asked her page by page what was happening.
We got to this one:
And she said, "The boy is peeing on the bananas."
I realized then, that she was totally correct.


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History of Early Heroes
The Humane Society of Erie County has its roots in the formation of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) which began in 1866. By 1877, the SPCA took over the concern for the well-being of children as well and so the American Humane Society was founded. The Erie County Humane Society was formed officially in 1900 and was concerned with providing "kindness, justice, and mercy to every living creature".
Sandusky's first female deputy, Fanny Facer Everett, was prominent in the founding of the Society and for many years worked as an armed humane agent protecting animals and children, often without compensation. The Society addressed animal cruelty cases, cases of neglect and non-support, domestic relations, finding shelter for people, providing transportation for stranded indigents, and domestic relations. When government began to take over the care of children, the Erie County Humane Society (HSEC) changed its focus to saving animals from abuse.
In 1954, a rift broke out among AHA members. Some believed that animals that were abandoned at shelters and had little hope of adoption should be turned over to laboratories for research. Other felt this was cruel and against what they were fighting for and formed the Humane Society of the United States. As the national organization offered no funding for local shelters, The Humane Society of Erie County, incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and operates solely with donations.
For many years, the HSEC was housed in Sandusky, Ohio on Columbus Avenue in the building currently holding the City's water department. Volunteers were active in identifying animal abuse and rescuing animals in need of temporary shelter. In 1987, George Mylander donated a lot in Sandusky on Superior Street and a shelter was constructed with proceeds from donors throughout Erie County.
In 2011, the Board hired a new Executive Director to manage the shelter, expand the volunteer base, increase educational programs to bring the HSEC closer to the community, and to develop new resources for animals in need. Renovating and expanding the shelter was identified as critical to achieve the goals set by the Board. Cost projections were calculated and donations were set aside for construction. In 2017, the Board hired architect John Feick to draw plans for the project and solicit bids from area construction firms. The project was divided into three phases, allowing construction as funds become available.


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Hartsville, South Carolina Passport Office Information
Residents of Hartsville in Darlington County, South Carolina have only a single location from which they can get a passport application sealed at. The passport agent in Hartsville can provide you with passport forms or witness your signature and seal your passport documents (if you don't need your passport application sealed then you do not need to visit an acceptance agent). Besides the 1 location there are 87 other locations in the state of South Carolina from which you can get a passport application sealed at. If you are not needing a passport in Hartsville for a least (3) weeks, you can visit the sole passport acceptance agent listed below the map on this web page. If you need it faster than (3) weeks we have provided the closest regional passport offices to Hartsville, South Carolina and Expedited Passport service options for Hartsville.
Regional Passport Offices Close to Hartsville:These are passport issuing facilities. You will need to make an appointment and present proof of upcoming travel but in most cases, you will be able to get passport renewal, new passports, child passports, or a lost passport replacement Same Day or Next Day.
Atlanta Passport Agency - 217 Miles, Washington Passport Agency - 308.5 Miles, Philadelphia Passport Agency - 409.4 Miles, New York Passport Agency - 478.3 Miles, Detroit Passport Agency - 497.3 Miles
Fast Rush Passport Expediting Service in Hartsville, South Carolina3rd Party Passport Expediting in Hartsville SC: Expedited Passports & Visas are the experts for expediting passports in Hartsville, if you're in a hurry, this is probably going to be your best option. Passport servces offered for Hartsville: Expedited Passport Renewal, Expedited New Passports, Fast Passport Name Changes, Expedited Child Passports, Expedited Lost/Stolen Passport Replacement
How to Get a Passport in Hartsville, South CarolinaGetting a passport in Hartsville SC depends on what type of passport application you are needing. The process in these guides assumes that you are applying at a local Hartsville Passport Office in which case it will take you 4 to 6 weeks to get a passport in Hartsville.
Please select the appropriate guide from the list below to get started:
Passport Office in Hartsville, SC
The single passport acceptance agent (local passport office) located in Hartsville is listed below:
- Hartsville Post Office
500 S 4th St
Hartsville, SC 29550
Other Passport Offices Near Hartsville, South Carolina:Listed below are additional passport offices that are located within 50 miles of Hartsville South Carolina:
Darlington Post Office - Darlington - 10.5 Miles
Florence Post Office - Florence - 17.6 Miles
Clerk of Court Chesterfield County, SC - Chesterfield - 21.9 Miles
Passport Service for Cities Near HartsvilleResidents of the following closeby cities looking to get a passport should consider using the passport office(s) located in Hartsville for document sealing and 3-week passport expediting. Be sure to check other nearby passport offices listed above, as there may be a closer passport office to your city.
Hartsville South Carolina, McBee South Carolina, Cheraw South Carolina, Jefferson South Carolina, Kershaw South Carolina, Oakland South Carolina, Scranton South Carolina, Latta South Carolina, Lakewood South Carolina, Lake City South Carolina, Little Rock South Carolina, Wedgefield South Carolina, Great Falls South Carolina, Eastover South Carolina, Mullins South Carolina, Maxton North Carolina, Ridgeway South Carolina, Marietta North Carolina, Summerton South Carolina, Norman North Carolina


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About The Company
E-Remedium is an e-health company revolutionising HealthCare ecosystem. We are working towards making healthcare connected, affordable, reachable and a safer ecosystem.The company is founded by IIT graduates and from other well respected institutions.
Website: www.eremedium.com
Job Location: Noida
Salary Details: INR 2.5 LPA to INR 6 LPA
Batch: 2013/2014
Course: B.Tech/B.E.(CS/IT)/MCA/M.Tech.(CS/IT)
Probation / Training Period: 6 months
Desired experience: 6 months to 3 Years
Bond: None
Tentative date of interview: Will be communicated post registration window is closed
Tentative date of joining: Immediate
Job Description
- Develop new user-facing features
- Provide HTML5 prototypes using established frameworks thus assisting whole team in implementing uber User Experience.
- Optimise front-end code for maximum performance, usability and scalability
- Involvement in customer and company focus groups
- Participates in off-site travel to customer locations, trade shows etc.
Skills Required
- Proficient understanding of web mark-up including HTML5, CSS3 and Twitter Bootstrap
- Proficient understanding of AngularJS
- Working knowledge of code repository like GitHub
- Ability to integrate with RESTFUL web service api
- Experience using Apache Cordova, IONIC to package mobile experiences
Interview Process:
- Technical Interview
- HR Interview
B.Tech/B.E., M.Tech./M.E., MCA, P.G.D.C.A
Work Experience:
0.6 - 3 Years
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We've been blown away by the reaction to our summer in City party, so much so that we've unlocked another space deep in the crevices of Tobacco Dock and are bringing you a third room. On top of that we've added a hand picked selection of some of the finest DJs from across the house & techno Spectrum.
LWE will host the Great Hall with a myriad of artists that reflect some of the best in electronic heritage, sat alongside the hottest up and comers. Joining Groove Armada, Sneak, Waze & Odyssey and Enzo in this room we've added Lee Foss, Anja Schneider & the krankbrothers.
Lee has continued to soar on his ascent through the ranks both as a solo artist and as part of the quartet of Hot Natured.' He has become somewhat of a hero within the current climate of nu house music, and continues to push it all forward with a distinctive originality. You can be sure that Lee will bring that true Balearic feel to Summer In The City.
Following her dynamic performance at New Year's Day Anja Scheneider has become a firm favorite of ours, and is a top choice for the heads. Her ability to merge the boundaries between house and techno gives her an enchanting hold over any crowd. Sometimes dark, sometimes deep, you can be sure that she'll work through the amazing back catalogue of her label mobilee, amongst other floor destroyers. Listen back to the live recording of her set from New Year's Day to see why we've called on her again!
The final name to be added to room one is – Krankbrother. Fresh off the back of their first compilation released on Defected, the Kranks are well known across the city as party starters and tastemakers on the underground circuit.
Room two see's Damian Lazarus spearheading an attack on the car park with Crosstown Rebels presents Rebel Rave. If Mathew Jonson Live, Sub-Ann and Clive Henry wasn't enough we've just revealed that SIS will be joining the Rebel's arsenal. Expect this man to be making massive movements across the European club scene this summer. Listen to this mix for an insight into SIS
We are very pleased to be bringing you a third room – The Vaults. Hosted by Percolate who have made an astronomic rise in the London club circuit over the 6 months, with innovative lineups and amazing atmospheres becoming the signature of their events. They'll be bringing that same vibe to Tobacco Dock with Kate Simko, Dinky and their residents on the mixing duties. Simko has quietly and consistently established herself as one of dance music's rising stars. Hailing from Chicago, her sound very much embraces that sound, although she's living in London to further her inspirations.
Dinky has never limited herself to one style and for that reason she's the perfect fit in the Percolate room. Her debut album was released on Visionquest last year and has caused ripples across the scene.
Listen to this recent remix of hers:
LWE presents Summer in the City: Tobacco Dock
Saturday 9th August
12.00pm to 10.30pm
Groove Armada DJ Set
DJ Sneak
Lee Foss
Waze & Odyssey
Anja Schneider
Enzo Tedeschi
Crosstown Rebels presents Rebel Rave
Damian Lazarus
Mathew Jonson LIVE
Clive Henry
Kate Simko
Social Disco Club
Krywald & Farrer
Advanced Tickets
Standard Tickets 2nd Release: £29.50 + bf – Last few remaining!
Standard Tickets 3rd Release: £35.00 + bf
Standard Tickets 4th Release: £39.50 + bf
VIP Tickets 1st Release: £50.00 + bf
VIP Tickets 2nd Release: £65.00 + bf
– Dedicated VIP area & private cocktail bar
– Fast track entry & free cloakroom
– Separate toilets
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Sunlight and the Earth : Climate and Weather
These web pages trace the processes involved in the suns impact on weather. This is an exploration of the importance of radiation and reflection of light, both visible and infra-red, and the greenhouse effect. Convection and the role of water vapor are also considered. Global-scale air flows are described, explaining why wind in the continental US usually blows from the west, while near the equator it comes from the east.
Exploring Leonardo
This online exhibit on Leonardo da Vinci includes references and activities about both his scientific and artistic work. The site is divided into several sections, with each section offering background information about da Vinci, links to more in depth articles and classroom activities.
Quick take on action with fractions
Really understanding what fractions are, how they fit on the number line, and how to operate with them-add, subtract, multiply, divide-is central to learning decimals and percentages. According to the NCTM Principles and Standards, students in the middle grades should be expected to acquire a deeper understanding of fractions, decimals, and percents and an increased flexibility in using them to solve problems. Yet students may reach even the higher grades of middle school without a firm grasp of
LEARN was created to increase middle school science teacher knowledge of and interest in the atmospheric sciences. The original project began in 1991 with funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Much of the instructional and science content foundation for the LEARN workshops came from the teaching modules developed by LEARN teachers in collaboration with more than 60 National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) scientists. The modules (Ozone in Our Atmosphere, Atmospheric Dynamics
Fascinating pickle facts
Each of this feature's nine paragraphs describes a fact about food produced through fermentation around the globe. The facts present a mix of history and science. For example, one paragraph explains how pickles were instrumental in Spain's discovery of America, while another reveals why modern-day outdoor fermentation vats are intentionally left uncovered. Another paragraph summarizes how osmosis and the bacteria involved in pickling can make vegetables more vitamin-rich. In addition, historical
Living in Space
NASA's Living in Space Web site allows kids of all ages the opportunity to learn how astronauts cope with zero gravity conditions in space. Everything from eating, dressing, working, and having fun is explained through descriptions, photographs, movies, audio files, and more.
Science News For Kids
This resource is meant to enhance the usefulness of Science News in the middle-school classroom and offer recreational reading and activities for students interested in science. It is comprised of six zones: a weekly brainteaser for those who enjoy solving and inventing puzzles, entertaining science-fiction composition exercises for those interested in writing, and weekly science fair profiles and tips. The GameZone contains a small selection of logic and memory games, implemented as Java applet
Factoring Special Products
Choose the correct steps to factor a polynomial involving perfect-square binomials, differences of squares, or constant factors. Use the feedback to diagnose incorrect steps.
Observe solar eclipses
This Earth science animation helps students compare three types of solar eclipses: total, partial, and annular. The introduction explains how the type of eclipse is determined by variations in distance and alignment between the Earth, sun, and moon. The animation follows the events of all three eclipses concurrently. Movie controls allow students to repeat, pause, or step through the animation, which can give students more time to compare the eclipse sequences. Copyright 2005 Eisenhower National
This Planet Really Rocks
This ThinkQuest Junior site contains information and activities about rocks and minerals. Included is information about what a rock is, the major characteristics with examples of sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks, the rock cycle, the differences between rocks and minerals, how to identify minerals (color, luster, streak, cleavager, hardness, and specific gravity), and the Mohs Scale. Facts about common minerals and their properties, how rocks and minerals are important, and their uses
Observe an animation showing evidence of the carbon cycle
In this visual resource about the carbon cycle, students are presented with an animation and accompanying text that focus on carbon and plants. The text addresses how plants fit into the larger carbon cycle, including how carbon enters and leaves the biosphere, and it explains what students are viewing in the animation. The animation shows false color images on a flat map of the world. When the viewer clicks on the image (or the play button), the animation plays, and color patterns reveal change
Static Charged Two by Fours
How can you move a wooden two-by-four without touching it? This material is part of a series of hands-on science activities designed to arouse student interest. Here students use static electricity to attract and move a wooden two-by-four. The activity includes a description, a list of science process skills and complex reasoning strategies being used, and a compilation of applicable K-12 national science education standards. Also provided are content topics, a list of necessary supplies, instru
Problems with a Point
A collection of problems designed to help students in grades 6-12 learn new mathematical ideas by building on old ones. Varying in difficulty and approaches, these problems are useful for teachers, students, parents, math clubs, home-schoolers, and others. Problems are classified by topic, time required, suggested technology, required mathematical background, and habits of mind that students develop or use as they work. Synopses of the problems are keyword searchable. Answers and solutions are p
Examine evidence of Earth turning about an axis
Using an animation of the classic pendulum experiment, this resource supplies middle and high school students with evidence of the Earth's rotation on its axis. The introduction explains that although pendulums are known to swing in a fixed path, on Earth their path appears to shift over time. As the animation reveals, it is not the pendulum's swing that changes--it is the Earth beneath the pendulum that moves. The animation contains three screens: two with different views of a pendulum swinging
Nautical Navigation
In this activity, students explore the importance of charts to navigation on bodies of water. Using one worksheet, students learn to read the major map features found on a real nautical chart. Using another worksheet, students draw their own nautical chart using the symbols and identifying information learned.
Stay in Shape
In this activity, students will learn that math is important in navigation and engineering. Ancient land and sea navigators started with the most basic of navigation equations (Speed x Time = Distance). Today, navigational satellites use equations that take into account the relative effects of space and time. However, even these high-tech wonders cannot be built without pure and simple math concepts — basic geometry and trigonometry — that have been used for thousands of years. In this activ
GPS Art
Students design their own logo or picture and use a handheld GPS receiver to map it out. They write out a word or graphic on a field or playground, walk the path, and log GPS data. The results display their "art" on their GPS receiver screen.
Sextant Solutions
The earliest explorers did not have computers or satellites to help them know their exact location. The most accurate tool developed was the sextant to determine latitude and longitude. In this activity, the sextant is introduced and discussed with the class. Students will learn how a sextant can be a reliable tool that is still being used by today's navigators and how computers can help assure accuracy when measuring angles. Also, this activity will show how computers can be used to understan
Wire Maze
Students will build a wire circuit and pass a paperclip through the maze, trying not to touch the wire. Touching the wire with the paperclip will cause the circuit to close, which will activate the indicator.
Decarteret matches pole vault record at Florida State
The Northeastern women's track & field team recorded 15 top-10 marks, including another record-breaking performance by Jillena Decarteret, amidst stiff competition at this weekend's Florida State Relays in Tallahassee, Fla. Decarteret tied the school record in the pole vault with a winning performance of 4.06m (13'3.75), beating out 20 others for the title. The sophomore's vault matched Laura Chmielewski's mark set back almost seven years ago on May 8, 2004. Decarteret has continued to make upw


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This is a sample campaign volunteer form template you can use to gather names, emails and other information. It can be used for volunteer events, campaign events, meetings or other times that you want to gather signatures or opt-in information for a future contact or other communication.
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Rugged GAGAN enabled GPS PDA for Forestry
Managing Forestry Working Plan
Forest products are both useful and in high demand. Forests and forestry provide countless, invisible services. Not only do they employ people, but are also vital source or income for the state. However the forestry management and administrators face a lot of challenges while maintaining these parameters at the optimum levels. Challenges are both natural and technological.
Remote, inaccessible terrain is still out of reach and as a consequence, unprotected. Any disaster like forest fire, if not detected on time, can wipe out entire tract of the forest area. In addition, poaching is always a threat. Inaccurate planning and mapping has led to inefficient record keeping and zero transperancy leading to loss of credibility.
Primarily based on spatial Forestry Decision support system couple with remote sensing, GPS based SXtreo provide services in:
Forestry Incident Reporting
- Wildlife Management Systems
- Fire Alert Messaging Systems
- Forest Dwellers Survey Systems
- Forest Offence Management Systems
- Forest Financial Management Systems
- Forest Planning and Geo Mapping Systems
- Benefits include, Informed Decisions, Real time Monitoring and Governance, and Intelligent Geospatial decision support systems.
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Here's a delicious cocktail created by Jeff "Beachbum" Berry that appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of Imbibe magazine. The magazine credits Chall Gray of The Magnetic Field, Asheville, North Carolina as the creator, but their website says otherwise. Frankly, we don't really care who first put this together—we're just glad they did! The Sea of Cortez cocktail is something like a simplified version of one of "Trader" Vic Bergeron's creations. Take an El Diablo cocktail, served it up without the ginger beer and you are pretty close. Yes, there's lime instead of lemon, and a little Cointreau, but you get the idea. Perhaps you could more accurately call this a blackcurrant Margarita served up. In any case, we love the drink and will be making these regularly throughout the summer. It's another great reason to get your hands on some creme de cassis.
Sea of Cortez
1.5 oz blanco tequila
1 oz lime juice
.75 oz creme de cassis
.25 oz Cointreau
Add ingredients to a shaker. Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
The garnish for this drink is a lime wheel. You need to think about that before you juice your lime. Slice it in half across its equator as straight as possible. Keeping the lime halves together, make another cut parallel to the first. Done properly, you should have a nice wheel from the center of the fruit and the remaining halves can be squeezed for the juice.
Depending on how thin you cut your wheel, you may be able to float it on the surface which can look very nice, or you can make a slit from the center to the edge and slip it over the rim. We chose to put ours on the rim, like a shark's fin helping to guide the glass to our lips.
If you already like a good Margarita, this is a nice alternative. It's easier to make than our favorite Margarita recipe and tastes even better. Here, a quality creme de cassis adds an extra dimension that you just don't have in a Margarita, providing additional flavors to mingle with the base spirit. As we have mentioned before, you should be using quality liqueurs. Spending a little extra will make all the difference in your cocktails. In contrast, we chose a more economical tequila. We used Lunazul which is both delicious and easy on the pocketbook—a winning combination for mixed drinks, and it's 100% agave. Sure, a top shelf tequila might raise the bar some, but smoother taste and refined nuances are not always better in a drink like this. A toothier base spirit is going to contribute more to the drink than one that disappears behind the lime and liqueurs. So, don't assume you can't use what you already have. We'll save the fancy stuff for sipping so we can afford to make these over and over!


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Thursday, June 29, 2017
SLA + SAA Summer Happy Hour
Hello SLA-ers! You are cordially invited to join us Monday July 10, 2017 from 5-7 p.m at Bonfire Wood Fire Cooking on Grand Avenue in St. Paul for the SLA + SAA Summer Happy Hour! SLA and SAA are joining forces for an informal social hour over the summer - stop by to share some appetizers, get to know your fellow students, and learn more about what SLA and SAA are up to for the 2017-2017 school year. Everyone is welcome, so don't worry if you're not an official member of either group.
Directions are available at the link above. You can find parking along Grand Avenue or Summit Avenue or in the Victoria Crossing parking lot off of Victoria and Grand. You can also take the 63 Bus route.
We hope to see you all there! Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!
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Our Philosophy
We aim to give you an authentic and exclusive holiday in Africa. Be inspired by the culture, wildlife and scenery and return home with glorious memories of Africa.
We are proud to be the winner of the Luxury Travel Awards in 2015 – Travel Specialist, Swaziland. It is good to be recognised for the work that we do in Swaziland, alongside the Swaziland Tourism Authority, in raising awareness about what this spectacular and unique Kingdom has to offer.
Cultural experiences are a strength of Sense Africa and these are carefully managed so that everyone benefits. Visit traditional communities to learn about the local way of life, spend time in a school, join a church service, meet a traditional healer and have the bones thrown for you or even participate in a much needed community project. Let us know what you want to do and we can arrange this for you.
Sense Africa also has a passion for nature and conservation, providing an environmentally sound and ecologically friendly experience. Jenny Bowen, Director of Sense Africa, is a professional ecologist and this ethos is woven into Sense Africa.
Wildlife watching is often high up on people's list and we create intimate and bespoke safaris where game viewing does not disturb the wildlife and the ecological impact on the surrounding area is minimal.
The scenery of Africa is so varied and there are many unique and memorable ways to explore it. Why not hike the mountains of Malolotja, mekoro the Okavango Delta, night safari in Etosha, dive the Indian Ocean, camp in the bushveld of Hlane, sand board the Namibian dunes or simply sit by a waterhole and watch the wildlife come in. We want to make your holiday in Africa special for you and in inspiring surroundings.
With our vast knowledge and experience we can help create your ultimate holiday in Africa so that you can explore the continent at your own pace, without compromising comfort.
Relax and 'Sense Africa' for yourself.
Dave Thomas
"Getting from A to B is not important, it's what you see during the journey that makes it all worth while.
During our journeys your infectious enthusiasm, specialist knowledge, love of Africa and Swaziland – its people, culture and wildlife in particular, illustrated Sense Africa is pertinently named as our senses are still buzzing from our experiences.
Thank you."


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
FAQ Categories:
About AFI Compliance About VMI Online Account Documents General Products
About AFI
Q: Where is Assembly Fasteners, Inc. located?
A:We currently have locations in Florida, Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia.
Q: When did the business start?
A: We have been in business since December 10, 1984
Q: Who can I contact for more information?
A: Please contact our customer service line at 800-487-4777
Q: Are you ISO registered?
A: Yes, we have been registered since 1994.
Q: Can I get a copy of your ISO certificate?
A: You can access our ISO certificate here
Q: Are scales and inspection equipment calibrated by a third party calibration service?
A: We use a third party service that calibrates our equipment on a set schedule.
Q: What are your Customer terms and conditions?
A: Customer Terms and Conditions are included with every quote and order. To receive a copy please contact customer service line at 800-488-4777
Q: Do you have a line card?
A: Yes, you can view and print our line card here
Q: What types of products do you stock?
A: See some of the various products we provide here
Q: Are fastener prints available?
A: Yes, they can be found here
Q: Does your company have a (DRP) Disaster Recovery Plan?
A: Yes, AFI has implemented a documented process to recover and protect business IT infrastructure in the event of a disaster. Hardware and data storage have been duplicated at a remote location to assure immediate recovery!
Q: Is the price on the website current?
A: Yes, this is published pricing. Log in under "My Account" to see your discount price or contact Customer Service at 407-487-4777
Q: Are you registered ISO 9001?
A: We are ISO 9001:2008 certified. You can download our ISO certificate
Q: What is your cage code?
Q: What is your NAICS code?
Q: What is your SIC Code?
Q: What is your square footage?
A: We have four locations totaling over 64,000 Sq ft
- RoHS
We are able to provide RoHS compliant parts. Please notify your Customer Service Representative that this is a requirement.
We are able to provide DFARs compliant parts. Please notify your Customer Service Representative that this is a requirement.
Effective October 15, 2013, most fasteners will no longer be listed on the USML or the CCL. When additional USML categories are updated, other fasteners currently controlled by the USML or CCL will be excluded because the definition of "specially designed", including the fastener exclusion, will remain consistent throughout the revised export control regulations.
We are able to provide REACH compliant parts. Please notify your Customer Service Representative that this is a requirement.
- Conflict Mineral Policy
About VMI
Q: What is VMI?
A: To learn more about our Vendor Managed Inventory system, please download our eBook
Q: What are the benefits of using VMI?
A: Reduced inventory investment – Automatic, real time inventory updates eliminate the need to stock back up inventory, in addition to reducing the risk of stock-outs and rushed emergency orders
Adjustment to market demand - As the supplier becomes more integrated into the manufacturing process, it can adjust inventory supply based on market demand for the final product
Transition to a paperless system – Scheduling, ordering, and accounts payable functions can all go into a monthly transaction statement, eliminating the need to keep track of a stack of invoices
Improving inventory management – Automatic VMI updates reduce human error and wasted time during inventory cycles that typically require manual counting, barcode scanning, and data entry
ERP Integration – VMI programs are now so technologically advanced that they can seamlessly integrate into companies' existing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) databases, thus consolidating all of a business' information into one unified system
Q: What value added services do you provide?
A: We offer a Assembly Virtual Inventory System. Learn more about AVIS here
- Bar Coding
AFI is ECIA-2D Barcode Labeling Compliant. Every stock item is labeled for product identification and traceability. All products processed for delivery are bar-coded to provide the necessary information to streamline your receiving process
- Bin Stock
Learn more about VMI at the page above.
- Bonded Inventory
Flexible programs for any size company
- CMI (Customer Managed Inventory)
Ask for information about our A-Fob and learn more about our CMI here.
- Consignment Inventory
Material is shipped to the customer based on how it is pulled from stock by manufacturing versus What the MRP says manufacturing is supposed to need. A small safety stock is kept in the customer's stockroom or manufacturing floor. What is special about consignment inventory is that this safety stock is owned by Assembly Fasteners, Inc., not the customer. Billing occurs upon consumption, reducing average inventory levels, outstanding payables and cycle times.
- Custom Kitting
Contact customer service at 800-487-4777
Contact customer service at 800-487-4777
- E-Store E-Commerce
We support the following:
810 Invoice
830 Forecast
840 Request for Quote
850 Purchase Order
855 Purchase Order Acknowledgement
856 Advanced Shipping Notification
860 Purchase Order Change
865 Purchase Order Change Acknowledgement
997 Functional Acknowledgement
- Engineering
- Global Sourcing
- In-Plant Stores
- Local Stocking Facilities
- MRP Sharing
- Part Modification
- Plating
- Dying
- Custom labeling
- Cutting down
- Captivating
- Custom parts
- RoHS
- Special Packaging
- Supply Chain management
- VMI- Inventory Management Programs
We will manage your inventory flow. We will manage your procurement, inventory and warehouse functions.
- Reduction of inventory
- Elimination of shortages
- No expediting
- No internal administration costs
- Reduction of vendor base
- Complete supply chain management
- Flexible programs for any size company
- Custom Labeling and Packaging
Q: Do you offer consolidated invoicing (e.g., monthly invoicing, etc.)?
A: Yes, please contact customer service at 800-488-4777
Online Account
Q: May I check stock?
A: You can check stock by using either the manufacturer's part number or your part number
Q: May I check pricing?
A: You can check pricing by using either the manufacturer's part number or your part number, including special contract pricing
Q: May I enter orders?
A: Yes, to bill against either your corporate account or a credit card
Q: May I check purchase and invoice history?
A: Yes, you can check purchase and invoice histroy by either PO or part number under My Account
Q: When is my info available?
A: You may retrieve information 24/7
Q: How do I access?
A: Invoice Copies
- Go to "My Account" and Login with your email address and password
- In "My Account Profile"
Press "Invoices"
- You may track your order using AFI's Sales Order Number, PO Number, Invoice Number or Date Range
- Click on the applicable Invoice Number
- Print the invoice detail
- Packing Slips
Contact customer service at 800-487-4777
- Nafta Certificates
Contact customer service at 800-487-4777
- RoHS Certificate
Contact customer service at 800-487-4777
- C of C's
This information is on the packing list received with each shipment.
If a new copy of the packing list is needed, contact customer service at 800-488-4777
- Manufacturer's Test Reports (if applicable)
Contact customer service at 800-487-4777
Access to Documents
Q: How do I access?
- Invoice Copies
- Go to "My Account" and Login with your email address and password
- In "My Account Profile"
- Press "Invoices"
- You may track your order using AFI's Sales Order Number, PO Number, Invoice Number or Date Range
- Click on the applicable Invoice Number
- Print the invoice detail
- Packing Slips
Contact customer service at 800-487-4777
- Nafta Certificates
Contact customer service at 800-487-4777
- RoHS Certificate
Contact customer service at 800-487-4777
- C of C's
This information is on the packing list received with each shipment.
If a new copy of the packing list is needed, contact customer service at 800-488-4777
- Manufacturer's Test Reports (if applicable)
Contact customer service at 800-487-4777
- Credit Application
Contact customer service at 800-487-4777
Q: Do you ship outside of the United States?
A: We are able to ship worldwide for most of our products. Customers are responsible for shipping, taxes and duties.
Q: Will you ship on our UPS or Fed-Ex account?
A: If you would prefer to use your UPS or Fed-Ex account for faster shipping, please contact our Customer Service at 800-487-4777
Q: If a product is not listed on your website, can you find it for me?
A: We offer over 100,000 products in our inventory and over 500,000 different products overall. If you cannot find the parts you need, we'll do our best to source them. Contact Customer Service at 800-487-4777.
Q: Do you offer customer parts and modifications?
A: AFI's can offer a wide array of product customizations and manufactured to print. Modification options include: drilled holes, nylon patches, plating/coating, machining, fastener modifications, etc. Send a drawing to our customer service department and they will be happy to assist you. Contact Customer Service at 800-487-4777
Q: Can I get a sample of a part I am considering?
A: Samples are available on most items. You can request a sample by contacting Customer Service at 800-487-4777.
Q: Does AFI sell in smaller quantities than what is listed on your site?
A: There are times when we have open boxes or can source the product from a different supplier. If you are interested in smaller quantities, please contact Customer Service at 800-487-4777.
Q: Does AFI offer quotes for large orders?
A: We offer package and bulk pricing for many of our products online, however, AFI also specializes in import shipments. For more information by contacting Customer Service at 800-488-4777.
Q: Does AFI accept blanket orders?
A: Lock in prices for up to 12 months with blanket orders. Let us know the quantities and frequency of the products you use on a regular basis, and we can arrange to release and bill these items at the intervals you choose.
Q: What is the most common drive type?
A: Phillip recess is the most commonly used drive type.
Q: What are the standard grades of stainless steel in screws and nuts?
A: 18-8 and 316
Q: What makes black oxide so popular?
A: Corrosion Protection – Depending on the post-treatment applied, black oxide coating can give corrosion resistance equivalent to 144 hrs of salt spray exposure. Other applications are designed to provide extended shelf life for stored parts prior to their use or to prepare them for further surface treatment (painting).
Dimensional Stability – Black oxide adds no more than 5 to 10 millionths of an inch to the dimension of a part (it also penetrates to an approximate depth of 5 to 10 millionths). For all intents and purposes, the as-formed dimensions do not change (as they do when painted or plated). This provides corrosion protection for critical-size parts.
Improved Lubricity – Oil post-treatment not only protects against corrosion, but the oil itself results in smoother running, mating parts.
Anti-galling – Where break-in of mating parts is necessary, the anti-galling surface lets the outer lubricating layer be sacrificed during initial contact and abrasion while work-hardened surfaces are formed. Decorative Finish – The resulting lustrous black finish adds visual appeal and a "quality" image at a very low cost. Harder parts, 40 Rockwell C and above, tend to have glossier finished. Softer parts tend to have matte finishes.
Reduced Light Glare – Moving machine parts, hand tools, and surgical instruments coated with black oxide reflect less light and reduce eye fatigue when used under bright lights.
Pre-treatment for Paint – Black oxide greatly improves the adhesion qualities of the metal, allowing paint and other finishes to hold better, last longer. It also minimizes paint chipping and flaking.
Conductivity –Black oxided parts experience no more than a 1% reduction in conductivity, making it a suitable treatment for electrical parts.
No Embrittlement – Unlike painted or plated parts which are oftentimes acid etched, no hydrogen embrittlement accompanies black oxiding. (However, if parts are already scaled or rusted, they may require pickling prior to black oxide and some embrittlement may occur.) Baking of the parts within four hours after black oxide application will relieve this problem. On extremely hard parts, 55 Rockwell C or above, and very thin springs, there is a possibility of "caustic" embrittlement. This condition can be minimized by careful control of the black oxide cycle time.
No Welding Fumes – Welding black oxided parts does not cause the release of noxious fumes as may be encountered by welding painted or plated parts.
Cost Competitive – It is very difficult to achieve the same protection, appearance and performance qualities from other finishing processes for the same low cost as black oxide.
Q: What grade of stainless steel is found in standard dowel pins?
A: 400 series
Q: What is the primary use of a flat washer?
A: Used as bearing surface for nuts
Q: Which thread type is the most common?
A: Coarse threads are the most common with class 2A / 2B fit
Q: What are the standard grades of steel in screws and nuts?
A: Grade 2, 5 and 8
Q: Which grade of steel is most common?
A: Grade 2 (Carbon Steel)
Q: Which grade of stainless steel is considered non-magnetic?
A:Stainless steel series 300 and 18-8 are non-magnetic and non-ferrous. Stainless steel series 400 is magnetic and ferrous.
Q: What type of material is the most corrosive protected?
A:Stainless Steel gives fasteners corrosion protection with strength
Q: Can 300 series stainless steel be heat treated?
A:300 series stainless steel becomes hard with coldworking or straw hardening.
Q: What grade of stainless steel can be heat treated?
A:400 series stainless steel may be heat treated
Q: What is the benefit to aluminum fasteners?
A:Light weight, good electrical conductivity, low strength and very malleable
Q: What makes Hex Head fasteners popular?
A:Good for wrenching
Provide 6 turns or flats for installation.
Q: What do you call a Hex Head bolt that is fully threaded?
A:Tap Bolt
Q: Which thread form has more threads per inch UNC or UNF?
A:UNF- The F equals fine thread and the C in UNC equals coarse
Q: Bolts have machine screw type threads- True or False?
Q: Male (external) threads are identified by what fit class?
Q: Female (internal) threads are identified by what fit class?
Q: Which thread class has the most fit clearance- 1, 2 or 3?
Q: All socket products are made of what high strength grade steel?
A: Alloy
Q: Hex keys come in what two types?
A: Short arm and long arm
Q: Socket products use what thread fit?
Q: What is the most common nut shape?
A: Many square nut applications are being obsolete
Q: Square nuts are available in what thread type only?
A: Coarse
Q: What are standard fasteners (inch) strength levels called?
A: Grades
Q: What is the standard thread pitch used in metric fasteners?
A: Coarse
Q: What are metric fastener strength levels called?
A: Property Class
Q: What is the most recognized metric standard symbol?
Q: What are the marks shown on the head of bolt?
A: Fastener standards specify two types of marks to be on the head of a bolt.
- The manufacturers mark is a symbol indentifying the manufacturer (importer). This is the organization that accepts the responsibility for ensuring that the fastener meets specified requirements.
- The grade mark is a standardized mark that identifies the material properties that the fastener meets. For example Grade 8 bolts will have six has marks on head.
- The marks can be raised or depressed. Raised marks are usually preferred by manufactures because these can only be added during the forging process whereas depresses marks can subsequently be added (possibly with illegitimate marks).
Q: What are the benefits of fine threaded fasteners over coarse threaded fasteners?
A: Normally, a coarse thread is specified unless there is an over-riding reason to specify a fine thread. For metric fasteners, fine threads are more difficult to obtain,
The potential benefits of fine threads are:
- Size for size, a fine thread is stronger than a coarse thread. This is both in tension (because of the larger stress area) and shear (because of their larger minor diameter).
- Fine threads have few tendencies to loosen since the thread incline is smaller.
- Because of the smaller pitch, fine threaded fasteners allow finer adjustments in applications that need such a feature.
- Fine threads can be more easily tapped into hard materials and thin walled tubes. Fine threads require less torque to develop equivalent bolt preloads.
On the negative side:
- Fine threads are more susceptible to galling than coarse threads.
- Fine threads need longer thread engagements and are more prone to damage and thread fouling.
- Fine threads are less suitable for high speed assembly since they are more likely to seize when being tightened.
Q: How do you select a fastener size for a particular application?
A: When selecting a suitable fastener for a suitable fastener for a particular application, there are several factors that must be taken into account. These are:
- How many and what size/strength do the fasteners need to be? Rather than rely on past experience of a similar application, an analysis must be completed to determine the size/number/strength requirements.
- The bolt material to resist the prevailing environmental conditions. This could mean using a standard steel fastener with surface protection, or it could mean using a material more naturally corrosion resistant, such as stainless steel.
The general rule of thumb is to minimum the cost of the fastener while meeting the specification/life requirements of the application. Each situation must be considered on its merit and some in depth analysis is necessary to arrive at an optimal recommendation.
Q: How do metric strength grades correspond to the inch strength grades?
A: Metric fastener strength is denoted by a property class which is equivalent to a strength grade in standard inch fasteners.
Q: What is the difference between a bolt and a screw?
A: A screw is threaded to the head where as a bolt has a plain shank. However, using this definition now could cause problems if this assumption is made when specifying a fastener. The definition used by the Industrial Fastener Institute (IFI) is that screws are used with tapped holes and bolts are used with nuts.
A: Obviously, a standard 'bolt' can be used in a tapped hole or with a nut. The IFI maintains that since this type of fastener is normally used with a nut, then it is a bolt. Although certain short length bolts are threaded to the head, they are still bolts if the main usage is with nuts. Screws are fastener products such as wood screws, lag screws and the various types of tapping screws. The IFI terminology and definition has been adopted by ASME and ANSI.
Q: Is there some standard that states how much the thread should protrude past the nut?
A: There are some building codes that stipulate that there must be at least one thread protruding through the nut. However, it is common practice to specify that at least on thread pitch must protrude across a range of industries. Typically, the first few pitches of the thread can be only partially formed because of a chamfer, etc.
Q: What are helicoils used for?
A: Threaded device threads into a hole and provides internal threads for a bolt. Check out our HeliCoil page.
Must be used in conjunction with a properly sized drill and tap