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Organ bruising or damage in your dog is serious but not always incurable. Like humans, the extent of the bruising determines the severity of your dog’s condition. For example, a surface bruise that your dog sustains after roughhousing near the sharp ledge of a table is less traumatic than when a gallon of paint falls off the roof and lands directly on your dog’s hindquarters. According to researchers at the University of Missouri, the symptoms of kidney trauma in dogs and cats mirror the symptoms of humans with kidney injuries. Without proper treatment, kidney injuries can be fatal. Take your…
According to the "Guinness Book of World Records," the oldest living cat, Crème Puff, made it to the ripe old age of 38 years old. Cats may not have nine lives, but they can have a long life expectancy if kept indoors, with little stress and someone to meet their every need. Remember the old adage, cats have staff, dogs have masters. Indoor cats with an attentive staff can live as long as 20 years or more. If this is the case with your cat, you may be noticing what appears to be a kind of wasting away. Your cat…
One positive effect of team building exercises is that they can break down physical barriers. Learn about team building exercises that break down physical barriers with help from a human resources professional in this free video clip.
The Kenmore 70 Series washing machine has a direct drive motor system instead of a belt system. This coupler has three plastic discs that fit together with tabs, which over time can wear out and break. When the tabs break, the discs cause the transmission to stop working as well, resulting in poor agitation and spin or no agitation or spin whatsoever. Inspecting and identifying the coupler failure can assist users trying to figure out why the Kenmore washer is not spinning correctly.
A ping command sends packets of information to devices on a network or the Internet to find out if they are available for connection. In Windows 7, the error message "Ping: Transmit Failed. General Failure" appears if the computer doesn't have the proper Internet protocol selected. You may select TCP/IPv4 or TCP/IPv6 in the control panel of your computer.
The Jabra Stone Bluetooth headset is compatible with Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as mobile phones, tablets and computers. You need to pair the headset with the device in order to use the headset. During the pairing process, you are asked to input the PIN. If you don't enter the correct PIN, the headset won't work with your device.
A furnace ignitor lights the furnace automatically whenever the thermostat tells it to come on. At times, however, the furnace might not light even when the thermostat calls for heat or the furnace may come on for a few seconds before shutting off. You can troubleshoot the reasons why your furnace ignitor keeps failing.
A furnace often starts experiencing performance problems for a while before it shuts down entirely. The breaking down of the furnace might be a result of a single part failing or it could be the result of a series of malfunctions that influence each other until the entire system stops functioning. Check your furnace regularly to verify it is not in danger of breaking down and get it serviced if you discover problems.
"Pokemon Gold" features moves that can be taught to a Pokemon that work outside of battle. While most moves are taught by Hidden Machines (HMs), one such move is taught by a Technical Machine (TM). This move is Rock Smash. Rock Smash allows a Pokemon to break stones and boulders to reveal Pokemon inside, such as Krabby. You can also use Rock Smash to open new entrances, mostly inside of caves.
In the workplace, employees have to eventually face any number of large projects. Although large tasks can often be exciting, educational and well-paid, they also can be overwhelming, especially with a strict deadline. With a lot of work in front of you, it can be more than difficult to find the motivation to begin.
While building with actual stone is often traded in favor of veneer or tiles due to the complexity of working with natural stones, the end result -- if you have followed the proper installation instructions -- is a project that will last generations. When combined with concrete mortar, a stone entryway will remain in place for years to come, and while they require a drop-down floor framed in advance to allow for the thickness of the stone to flush out with the rest of the floor in the home, once it is finished you can rest assured you have a…
Stone fireplaces and chimneys are one of the most structurally sound additions you can include in your home. They are also one of the most expensive add-ons. Installation should be undertaken by a licensed professional who can handle the special engineering involved, which requires precise calculations and depth of expertise overall. The materials, as well as the labor, are costly, but the result is a project that will last a lifetime.
A stone fascia, also referred to as a stone veneer, is a thin layer of stones placed on top of another building material. The fascia gives the appearance that the floor or wall it covers is made of stone. The stones are attached using mortar. It is time consuming, but not technically demanding, to remove the stones. Removing the stone fascia without significantly damaging the original surface can be problematical. If you are not replacing the stone fascia with a different type of veneer, you are likely going to need to repair the original surface.
Disaster Dragon is one of the decks used in the Yu-Gi-Oh! fantasy trading card game. This deck features two of the strongest dragon cards, Red Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon and Red Eyes Wyvern. Breaking down tiered walls in fantasy board games refers to strengthening your deck, using a technique known as toolboxing. When toolboxing, a player searches for the strongest cards, either adding them to his hand or playing them directly. In Disaster Dragon, a player breaks down the tiered wall by using a reverse toolbox strategy -- cards are sent from the deck to the graveyard and then subsequently…
"Poptropica" is an online simulation game in which players can create their own avatars and travel to a number of different islands for unique adventures. One of these islands, Nabooti Island, tasks the player with finding five different-colored stones, which are also referred to as "jewels" or "gems." If you wish to find these stones, you must travel to certain locations and overcome some specific obstacles.
Dehumidifiers work in much the same way as air conditioners: by cooling air flowing across a heat-exchange system. A fan draws humid room air across the cold side of the system, and the moisture condenses on the cold metal. As the air blows over the hot side, the waste heat returns to the room air. Apparent failures can be caused by several types of safety shut-offs that prevent the dehumidifier from starting in unsafe situations.
When it's time to remodel the fireplace, you can get rid of the stone facade to make way for something more modern, such as tiles or tumbled stone. When a stone facade is installed, masons anchor it with mortar. With enough force, mortar will chip and crumble, releasing its hold on the stones. Be prepared to make a big mess when you remove your stone fireplace facade, but doing so will lead to a more contemporary-looking fireplace.
Builders use stone to create a variety of elements within the home, mostly for flooring and fireplaces. There are many types of stone treatments to choose from when making plans, such as for a stone fireplace. Becoming familiar with the options will enable you to choose the right stone and stone treatment to complement the room and provide you with the look you want. Among the choices you have are raw natural stones and tumbled stones.
Stone cladding is a thin layer of stone veneer that can make your brownstone look as though it was constructed of stones rather than brick. This is useful if you have old stained and damaged brick or if you want to give a new look to the brownstone. Sometimes, however, the stone cladding might not appear to your liking and you’ll want to remove it. This process is not simple and will require building a structure around the house in order to pull the veneer off.
Looking for an impressive crowd-pleaser or weekend project? Daisy Martinez breaks down the step-by-step process of making tamales from scratch.
A common household appliance like a refrigerator can oftentimes be taken for granted, but when something goes awry, frustration ensues. Like nearly any appliance, refrigerators offer a fair share of problems, which run the gamut between simple do-it-yourself remedies to much more serious issues that require the expertise of a licensed repair person to resolve.
Throw away the fabric softener and forget about spending more money on distressed clothing. These inexpensive laundry techniques can soften clothing naturally and do not involve harmful chemicals such as alpha-terpineol, benzyl acetate, ethyl acetate or chloroform. If new clothing looks too stiff and new, weather it naturally by speeding up the factors that would naturally age the fabric. Jeans and other clothing can get that worn, broken-in look with a little time and focus.
A dry-stacked or mortared stone wall can act as an attractive and practical border or accent or means to retain earth on a slope. There are several key aspects of stone wall construction that influence the appearance and stability of the completed wall. Proper stone selection and preparation is one of these factors. Round rocks are generally difficult to break reliably and are typically not desired for wall-building, so this method of breaking applies to fairly flat rocks. Irregular rocks can be broken by piecemeal chiseling, while flat, thin rocks like flagstone can be scored on both sides along the…
Tiling a backsplash with stone is one way to change the decor of the kitchen and to protect the wall from water damage. One problem installers must overcome when installing stone tile is the thickness. Once the tile is on the wall any electrical outlets may be recessed by the thickness of the tile. The solution to recessed outlets is to install an electrical box extender which brings the face of the outlet flush with the stone tile surface.
Professional cleaning services tout their ability to remove “deep down dirt,” but not all dirt gets deeply embedded in carpets. The particles of dirt that the kids track in from the soil in the yard are actually collections of sand, silt and organic matter in various stages of decay. Given enough time, it breaks down into components in the reverse order of that in which it became dirt.
The construction industry uses a variety of different machines for moving high volumes of dirt to build a structure. In fact, one common machine, called an excavator, employs a long, jointed arm that scoops dirt and sand with an attached bucket. Caterpillar offers an excavator, Model 312, that uses a track system for moving along the ground, as opposed to a basic tire configuration. It will be necessary to break the track system down for servicing or replacement periodically, based on the frequency of use on a job site.
Although natural stones such as slate are extremely durable and heat resistant, making them perfect for use as fireplace surrounds, they still need to be cleaned and maintained from time to time to keep the stone looking its best. General stone maintenance is simple and can be done with nothing more than household supplies. Particularly dirty surrounds will require some extra steps.
Stone Guard penetrating sealer is designed to protect stone surfaces, such as marble, from water and oil stains. The sealant is difficult to remove through normal cleaning as it's meant to last for years. Because it’s solvent-based, however, you can use acetone to remove the material, wiping it off your marble with a piece of cloth.
A faux stone facade consists of stone veneer laid in strips against a metal lath support sheet nailed to a subsurface. The veneer is typically small and relatively lightweight when compared to actual stone cladding. To remove the facade requires little more than a prybar and a pair of tinsnips. Pry away the stone so you can grip it and rip off strips in long sections. With the tin snips you can cut the lath into manageable sections and pull it from the subsurface.
"Pokemon Deluge" is a free-to-play browser game based in the "Pokemon" universe. In "Pokemon Deluge," you take on the role of a Pokemon trainer, questing across the game world in an attempt to battle, catch, train and evolve new Pokemon. As Pokemon battle, they gain experience, which in turn gives them the ability to evolve. Evolving a Pokemon grants them better stats, skills and spells. In previous "Pokemon" titles, certain Pokemon could only be evolved by using a dawn stone. In "Pokemon Deluge," the stones are automatically given and used when a Pokemon is evolved.
Onyx and moonstone are natural gemstones commonly used in jewelry; both gems are stunning and beautiful, each in its own way. Onyx, a pure black stone that is sometimes marbled with shades of white and gray, is often confused for jet since the two can look very similar. Moonstones, which come in a variety of colors, have a unique iridescent quality. Rainbow moonstones can change colors depending on the light in which they are viewed. Determining if a stone is an onyx or a moonstone can be a tricky process.
The leaves of a deciduous tree begin to break down while still attached. They eventually fall from the tree during the autumn months or in times of drought. Once on the ground, a combination of bacteria and fungi help the leaves to decay. The organisms, known as saprophytes, saprobes or saprotrophs, secrete enzymes that help break down the leaves so they can use the material as a food source. Earthworms and other soil organisms such as grubs, snails and beetles help further decompose the rotting leaves.
Removing leaves from a stone path entails removing the leaves while leaving the stones as undisturbed as possible. If the stones used on the path are large, such as flagstone, this is simple. However, if the stones are small, such as gravel, raking the leaves rearranges the gravel.
Valve boxes protect sprinkler irrigation valves from damage, due to the elements or animals. It is still possible for gunk to accumulate in the valve box; you can even find rocks or stones in the valve box. The best thing to do in these circumstances is clean out the valve box thoroughly. This can be done even if you don't know much about sprinkler systems.
When you are a member player in the online role-playing game, "RuneScape," you unlock several features and skills that are not available to free players. The Construction skill is member-only skill that requires players to build and customize a house. Inside your player-owned house, you can create skill-enhancing objects, such as an altar to recharge Prayer and an obelisk to recharge Summoning. The game offers many options to customize the interior and exterior of your home, including changing the walls and floor style to wood and stone. Four stone designs are available for your house, each requiring a different Construction…
Taking out a loan is one of the ways a company can finance its business activities. A company will receive cash in exchange for the promise to pay the principal plus interest on the loan. When a company takes out a loan, it is recorded in the general journal as a note payable. A note payable is a liability that places an obligation on a company’s resources.
When making your way through "Castle Crashers," you encounter many seemingly impenetrable fortresses, strongholds and barricades. While these obstacles are daunting, they are nothing that you and your companions can't get past. No matter what wall you need to break down, there are only two methods in the game for doing structural damage. The first method requires only natural strength; the second method requires you to pick up a small snack first.
Stone sealer provides a thin protective layer of material that closes the stone’s pores, creating a surface that resists the staining effects of water over time. A well-applied stone sealant can last years without the need for replacement, but during that time period no liquid can penetrate the stone easily. If for some reason you need to strip the sealer from the stone, there is a way to cut through the sealant and leave the natural stone surface once again exposed.
Kidney transplants can be very expensive. In addition to the cost of the operation, you will have to take expensive antirejection drugs the rest of your life. A wide variety of private and government organizations provide grant money and other financial assistance to help pay for the cost of a transplant and related expenses.
Overcome some of the problems of baking in an oven with natural hot spots by using an oven stone. Oven stones, also called pizza stones or baking stones, help to regulate the temperature of the oven, reducing hot spots and promoting more even cooking. Oven stones are the secret to baking breads and pizzas with a crunchy exterior and soft interior. Before using an oven stone, cure it to keep it from becoming damaged during use.
Communication involves two groups, the sender and the receiver, and each has unique responsibilities to ensure effective communication. If either or both parties fail to fulfill their responsibilities, there will be a communication breakdown. Since communication always involves at least two distinct individuals and these individuals bring their biases into any conversation, the cause of any miscommunication can be on either the sender or the receiver end. Understanding the responsibilities of each participant can help us understand the causes of communication failure and how to prevent it.
Worm gears vary depending on the type of your tool or gear. A worm gear is a part of a device in which a screw meshes with a worm wheel. Worm gears are part of many devices, such as spinning rods, optical telescopes and speed reducers. Users typically break down the worm gear to grease and clean the parts, or to inspect and replace any worn pieces.
Residential homes built during the 1970s may feature exterior stone finishes or facades. These stone exteriors were added for a sense of roughness to the home and make it more decorative. The exterior stones were attached to the house's walls with a mortar mixture. However, over time, cracks in the mortar can occur due to consistent weather exposure and the weight of the bricks. This causes the stones to come loose or even fall off the exterior.
Stone stairs add beauty to a garden or yard, while improving access to particular areas and giving the landscape a sense of continuity. The natural look of stone blends well with the surroundings and fits with most landscaping styles. In addition, the stone will last an extremely long time without maintenance, if the stairs are built well.
The fact that taxes are simply withheld from our paychecks tends to make them somewhat invisible. Getting a clear picture of your total tax burden takes time, research and patience. But once you know exactly how much you are paying in taxes, you can takes steps to minimize your total tax liabiity by taking advantage of deductions and credits you may be missing out on. That can make the time you spend breaking down your taxes a valuable investment.
"MySims Agents" is a spin-off of the popular "The Sims" series of games. Available for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii, "MySims Agents" focuses on solving mysteries through gathering clues and interrogating suspects. The game features a host of characters including an archaeologist named Lyndsay, who asks you to bring her the other half of a stone artifact she possesses. To retrieve the artifact, you must complete a mini-game at Bayside Beach.
Tape measures can be made of metal or plastic and come in different storage formats from simple twist ties to round metal containers with levers that holding the tape measure still and retract it back into the container. In the United States, most tape measures come in English measurements with lines evenly spaced at different lengths between every whole number. These indicate fractions of an inch. Some tape measures only go down to the 16ths of an inch, while others are marked all the way to 32nds of an inch.
Tannins belong to a group of chemical molecules called polyphenols. They are found in a variety of plants as a form of defense. The bitter taste of tannins causes plant materials to be unpalatable for many plant-eating animals. Tannins can be problematic by causing a bitter taste in drinking water. Decomposing plants leave tannins in the soil. Eventually rain carries the tannins into a source for drinking water.
Fertilizers release nutrients into the soil as they break down, making their decomposition important to a plant's growth process and development. Heat, time and microorganisms are some of the main contributors to fertilizer breakdown. Applying fertilizers in accordance with an annual schedule, while side-dressing throughout the growing season, increases the chances for optimum nutrient uptake.
Rust is caused by oxygen reacting with iron to form iron oxides that wear down metal and cause it to turn brown. When metal surfaces, such as cars, doors or bicycles, are affected by rainfall, the surfaces react with the oxygen and moisture in the air. Debris and dirt in the atmosphere then mixes with the chemical reaction to form a caustic acid that erodes steel and iron surfaces. Fortunately, rust can be successfully broken down with phosphoric acid.
