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Don't underestimate how integral a performance exhaust setup ‘tuned’ to your specific car can be. Find out how in this video.
An infectious disease is caused by germs such as bacteria and viruses. Lyme disease, for example, is spread to people through an infected tick’s bite. When the disease spreads directly from one person to another, it is said to be contagious. Contagious diseases such as colds or the flu are spread by direct physical contact, sneezes, coughs or touching something an infected person has used. Some common contagious diseases can be prevented by vaccinations.
To each bird her own? Not necessarily when it comes to bird seed and fresh foods. Finches and parakeets enjoy many of the same natural foods, which means the species can share a menu. To avoid fights over the dinner bowl, you'll want to offer each bird her own dish.
Carburetor tuning can be a daunting task if it’s not something you’re familiar with, but is an important aspect to maintaining a proper running and healthy engine. The purpose of the carburetor is simple, it must mix the air and fuel appropriately as it is drawn into the intake manifold. No engine is the same and in turn, each engine will require different carburetor settings depending on setup. Keep in mind that as you adjust your carburetor, it is often a trial and error process, so you must remain patient and diligent to obtain to optimum mixture and performance.
Diesel exhaust has always had a significant smell compared to the smell of a gasoline engine's exhaust, but in general it shouldn’t exhibit much of a sulfurous smell. A sulfur or rotten egg smell is exactly that, the presence of hydrogen sulfide in the exhaust system. There are a number of causes for the rotten egg smell you are experiencing, including a source of stench that may not even have anything to do with the exhaust or engine at all.
If you want to draw certain birds to your yard that you've never seen before, consider giving them fruit. Learn about fruit food for birds with help from a landscape designer and horticulture writer in this free video clip.
Tightening the donut on the exhaust requires only the right tools and a little bit of know-how. Learn about tightening the donut on the exhaust with help from an expert in the automotive industry in this free video clip.
Sundew, also known as Drosera, is a genus of more than 190 species of carnivorous plants. They are often propagated for their ornamental appeal, as the leaves are coated in small tentacles with glistening mucus at the tips. The most reliable method of sundew propagation is planting their seeds; while other methods exist, they work only for specific species. Propagating sundews does not require much effort, provided you set up the proper environment. Consult your local gardening store for specific instructions on caring for your specific species, as requirements vary widely.
Blue princess meserve holly (Ilex x meserveae), which is often shortened to blue holly, is a dense shrub that can grow up to 12 feet high. The blue holly grows quickly and produces large quantities of thick foliage each year, provided it is healthy and in ideal conditions. Pruning keeps the volume of branches in check, allowing you to shape your blue holly and maintain its aesthetic appeal. Wait until late winter or early spring, after the last threat of frost has passed, to prune blue princess meserve holly.
Downdraft exhaust fans for countertop stoves do not require ductwork to go through your ceiling and roof. Instead the ductwork usually is under the countertop stove and goes directly out of the rear wall. Often the ductwork has a small gap between the hole in the wall and the outside diameter of the duct work. Insulating the exhaust from a downdraft countertop stove requires heat-resistant silicone caulk. Although this is not a major heat source, it is helpful to use a caulk that can handle the expansion and contracting of the ductwork without cracking or separating from the seam.
A rusted boat exhaust system is a potential engine-killer. It allows water a way into the engine's combustion chambers. It's a slow death that begins with a death rattle -- a clanking from rusted exhaust risers being shaken by both the exhaust hose on one end and the exhaust manifold on the other. A cracked manifold, admitting noxious vapors into the boat's interior, is often rusted to the engine block. The problems end when the engine's block cracks and leaves you stranded, when the noxious vapors overcome you and your passengers and you die or when you separate the rusted…
Lipomas are fatty noncancerous tumors that are found in a many animals including birds. They are commonly found on birds' chests and bellies, though they may also appear in other areas. Avian lipomas may range in size and severity, and may become infected. Though all types of birds may get lipomas, budgies, cockatiels, cockatoos, Amazons, galahs and rosellas are especially susceptible to fatty tumors. In addition to heredity, weight and diet are primary causes.
If your exhaust pipe has become plugged it will start to exhibit some very clear signs that you should watch out for. Learn about the signs of a plugged exhaust with help from an expert in the automotive industry in this free video clip.
Rattles, clanging and other unexpected sounds coming from inside the hull of your Sea-Doo without an engine warning light generally mean something is loose. Once you eliminate the other causes, like loose battery straps or something clunking about in the storage compartment, and matters concerning the engine, it's time to look at the exhaust system. If it appears to be coming loose, it's time to start tightening things up "by the book."
If there is ever a strong smell of engine exhaust in the vehicle, it means there is an exhaust leak somewhere toward the front side of the vehicle. It is imperative to have the exhaust fixed immediately as engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which will poison you. If the vehicle must be driven, drive with all windows down and the heating/air conditioning turned off to limit your exposure to the noxious fumes. There are several places exhaust fumes could leak from that would find their way into the cabin.
Exhaust vibrations are one of those little things that can completely ruin an otherwise-excellent automobile. No matter how impressive your auto was when it rolled out of the showroom or garage, minor exhaust vibrations are sure to make any casual listener hearken to the approach of a beat-down rattletrap. Fortunately, most are easy enough to deal with if you're willing to track down the source.
The ZX-6 and ZX-6R have been mainstays in Kawasaki's line of 600 cc Ninja sport bikes since 1993. The ZX-6 has undergone significant changes throughout the years, reaping performance gains as motorcycle technology increased in leaps and bounds. As such, the standard side-mounted exhaust system was relocated to an area below the motorcycle's tail section to reduce aerodynamic drag. Neither exhaust style is hard to dismantle for replacement, which requires only a few hand tools. Removing an under-tail exhaust is a bit more complicated, but only adds a few minutes to the job.
Over-the-range microwaves typically come with connections for venting the appliance to the outdoors. They also usually have an option to skip ventilation and use the blower to recirculate the air inside the home. Both options reduce smoke and steam, and prevent odor buildup. But a system that ventilates to the outdoors can remove larger amounts of the impurities introduced into the air from cooking. It's usually a more effective solution to reducing the amount of smoke, steam and odors in your kitchen.
Titanium exhaust systems are durable and have a different look than stainless steel and chrome exhaust systems. The problem with titanium exhausts is that the surface reacts to cleaners and polishes differently than the other metals. Titanium exhausts are much more expensive than stainless or chrome exhausts, so you don’t want to use the wrong cleaner and cause surface discoloration. You can use simple cleaners and materials to clean a titanium exhaust.
Carpets can become a repository of allergens such as dust mites, which trigger allergic reactions. Bacteria, such as methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, can sometimes be found in your carpet as well. To address bacteria and allergens in carpets, pursue more than one cleaning method.
Headers may look like a bundle of metal snakes, but it's what slithers through them that makes or breaks your engine combo. From thousand-degree exhaust gases to the powerful shock waves of energy traveling through them, the elements in your exhaust system can be made to work either for or against you, depending upon header size and design.
Most furnaces run on either oil or gas. The venting requirements for your furnace vary depending on the fuel it uses, the type of furnace it is and where it is installed. Whatever the situation, it's important to install the furnace with safety as the foremost concern. An improperly vented furnace can fill your house with carbon monoxide and threaten the health of residents.
E. coli is fecal bacteria frequently found in the intestines of animals that transfers to sewage, animal waste or water, and it can make humans and other animals very sick. E. coli from human and animal waste that is present in the ground can wash into lakes, streams, creeks or other groundwater that may eventually be used as drinking water, thereby infecting the drinking water. Some water filters can remove E. coli, but not all filters do. Choosing the correct type of water filter is essential.
Exhaust flame kits were popular in the 1950s, and then began to regain popularity following the 2000 motion picture "Gone in 60 Seconds." The older flame kits were installed on vehicles that used carburetors, as opposed to fuel injectors. These kits used a spark plug and toggle switch that ignited the fuel emissions from the exhaust. The bulk of these flame kits were used before the Environmental Protection Agency made it mandatory to install catalytic converters. Some kits today use propane to help boost the flame after the catalytic converter.
Properly cleaning your exfoliating brush determines whether you use a gentle exfoliating tool that unclogs pores and one that unclogs pores and covers them with bacteria. Exfoliating your skin with an exfoliating brush, sometimes called a facial brush, moves bacteria, oils and dead skin from your face to the brush head bristles. Additionally, the warm, damp air of your bathroom creates the optimal environment for bacteria growth. Killing the bacteria on your exfoliating brush isn't difficult, but it does require thoroughly cleaning the brush head before and after every use.
Aquatic plants have far fewer predators than those grown in the soil simply because they are more challenging to reach. Terrestrial animals, such as deer and dogs, typically stay away from the water, so as long as a lotus is planted in the middle of a pond, they won’t venture into the water for a snack. The lotus isn’t predator-free, however, and it is a favorite meal for several species.
Episode 12-9 in "Angry Birds" can be one of the most challenging for fans of the game. You need three stars in all of the Ham 'Em High episodes in order to get a golden egg, which means you need to master this episode to get that golden egg. Eight pigs are barricaded in wooden scaffolds in front of a thick wall. Behind the wall is a cave with a treasure box. A box of TNT is in the base of the scaffolds, another is hanging from a rope above and two more are at the mouth of the cave…
A loose exhaust clamp allows gasses to leak out of the exhaust system, creating numerous engine performance issues, as well as passenger safety hazards. The exhaust piping is specially designed to optimize exhaust flow to the rear muffler while reducing engine noise. Loose clamps allow the exhaust gas to prematurely exit the piping, which creates turbulence and volumetric inefficiency in the exhaust flow. More importantly, the leaked exhaust gasses, which contain carbon monoxide, can seep into the passenger cabin. This is dangerous and potentially fatal to passengers inside the vehicle. As such, you should inspect and tighten all exhaust clamps…
Methycillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is easily spread and difficult to treat in the human body. Health care facilities have found the best way to prevent its spread is through scrupulous cleanliness. While most people don't have access to the industrial-strength laundry facilities used by hospitals, your home washer and dryer will do a good job of eliminating MRSA from clothing, towels and bedding without dousing everything in bleach. Just as plain soap and water kill MRSA on your hands, so does the average laundry product kill it on sheets and pillowcases. Frequent washing and avoiding cross-contamination while doing laundry…
"Angry Birds" is a physics-based puzzle game in which you use birds to attack and destroy an army of evil green pigs who have stolen eggs. The pigs hide in structures made from various blocks that you have to break through. The game features hundreds of levels, and each level has several ways you can win.
Adding salt to a freshwater aquarium does not make it a salt water tank, but small amounts of salt are beneficial to the fish and will kill bacteria. Most organisms naturally contain salt ions, with fish having higher concentrations than bacteria. If the surrounding water has a higher salinity than the organisms in it, a process known as osmotic pressure will leach fluids and salt from the organisms, dehydrating and killing them. The simple cell organisms that make up bacteria die in a tank containing small amounts of salt, but many fish will thrive in the same environment.
A megaphone exhaust for a motorcycle is a cone-shaped system designed to act like a megaphone and amplify the engine sounds. You can purchase megaphone exhaust systems online or from auto mechanic shops. Or if you are handy, try making one yourself from stainless steel sheet metal. Use cone-building software to create the design for the metal.
All-terrain vehicles have gasoline engines with an exhaust system similar to motorcycles, cars and trucks. The sound of gasoline from the engine is pushed through the emissions system and out through the muffler. When riding in a populated area, cut down on the noise to keep the neighbors from complaining. If you participate in off-road racing, keep your ATV quiet without losing engine power. Installing an Afterburner Quiet Exhaust Slip-On is a way to increase performance while decreasing noise.
Used furniture that is handed down or purchased from a seller may be slightly or heavily worn down or may look and work good as new. In any case, used furniture will more likely than not carry bacteria from previous use. A sure way to rid used furniture of bacteria is with the use of a steam cleaner. Chemicals and household cleaners used to kill germs may indeed kill germs, but they do not remove the dirt germs are born from and the germs resurface within a short time. A steam cleaner can be used on any surface and will…
Shag area rugs are soft on your feet and add decoration to your room, but their long fibers hold in bacteria that can get you sick. The good news is that by cleaning a shag rug with a steam cleaner, you can kill the bacteria. The hot steam and cleaning solution of the steam cleaner penetrates the rug's fibers, while at the same time sucking up the excess water so that the carpet doesn’t mildew.
Water-borne pathogens cause a variety of illnesses if ingested; purifying water from non-potable sources, such as rivers and lakes, is crucial when camping. Aside from water filters capable of removing microorganisms, there are only two ways of effectively killing bacteria in water. Treating water with common household chemicals will disinfect water in a pinch, however, the only thorough way to kill bacteria without chemicals when you are camping is to heat the water until the bacteria has been destroyed.
"Angry Birds," a wildly popular computer game now available in both free and expanded paid versions, was launched in 2009 and has racked up millions of downloads since. The game, based on a farm where a group of birds swears revenge after the farm's pigs steal their eggs, literally involves hurling these angry birds at the unrepentant pigs with a slingshot. The pigs, however, seek shelter in a number of improvised structures and the object of the game is to break through these structures in order to hit all of the pigs. Doing so requires some strategy and thought, as…
Food for migratory birds varies with the seasons, with locations in the United States and partner countries, and with the different types of birds. A wide variety of small to large grants provides funding for the restoration, management and preservation of habitats with sufficient stores of the right foods. Some grants offer access to information about suitable foods for migratory birds. The sources of selected grants and examples of the projects they make possible illustrate the many challenges of feeding migratory birds.
In today's tough economy, many people are finding themselves out of work and relying on unemployment for their income. However, while unemployment offers a temporary reprieve for many, it eventually runs out, often leaving job seekers scrambling for money. While this makes for a stressful situation, there are still many options available for those who have exhausted their unemployment benefits.
Bleach is one of the most effective ways to kill bacteria in your home, including your shower. Bleach kills most of the bacteria that can cause disease in your bathroom environment, like E. coli. You can use bleach to clean your bathroom regularly to be sure to keep the bacteria in your shower at bay. Bleach can even clean the bacteria out of your shower head if you let it soak.
When you lose your job and begin receiving unemployment benefits, the clock begins ticking on whether or not you can get another job before your unemployment benefits expire. Once you exhaust your initial 26 weeks of benefits, you enter the "tier" unemployment benefits extension program. In Georgia, there are four tiers. Once the fourth tier of benefits is exhausted, there is one remaining unemployment program before other state benefits kick in.
Rotax Adjustable Variable Exhaust valves are mechanisms mounted to the cylinders of a Ski-doo. Their purpose is to reduce the size of the exhaust port in order to increase exhaust pressure. Increased exhaust pressure increases the performance of the engine. Rotax Adjustable Variable Exhaust valves may become soiled from poor quality fuel and extended use. In order to improve the performance of a Ski-doo, cleaning the RAVE valves is an option.
Bacteria can make life unpleasant for both you and your family. From minor illnesses to food poisoning and salmonella, if you do not get the bacteria first, they will get you. The kitchen is a breeding ground for these types of germs, with old food stuck on plates, unwashed cutting boards and kitchen counters that seem to be a magnet for spills. You can kill bacteria in just a few steps that take a little bit of your time.
People wash their hands, dishes and delicate clothing in sinks every day, but many overlook the necessity of cleaning the sink itself. Food particles and dirty water pass though the drain and pipes of your kitchen sink, creating a haven for bacterial growth. Even a bathroom sink may harbor unsavory germs from contact with dirty hands. Cleaning the sink reduces the appearance of grime and dirt, but sanitizing kills bacteria and reduces the risk of illness. You may sanitize sinks and other surfaces using extremely high temperatures or sanitizing chemicals such as bleach.
In Rovio's “Angry Birds,” players use birds to attack evil pigs who have run off with the birds' eggs. The pigs hide out in structures that can be tricky for inexperienced players to bypass. Game hints such as understanding the birds and their functions can help improve game play for some players.
Bacteria in coolant tanks can be detrimental to the proper functioning of your car as they can cause corrosion, buildup, biofilm or sticky residues to impede lines, connections or hoses. One way you may be able to tell if your coolant has bacteria is through a foul odor. Bacteria is attracted to any oil in your coolant as they feed on it. Killing bacteria is one way to ensure your car maintains good condition.
If you play "Angry Birds" on your smartphone or iPod touch, you likely know what an addicting game it can be. "Angry Birds" is one of the most-downloaded apps in the world, thanks to its entertainment value and ease of play. However, you may get stumped on a certain level and find it nearly impossible to pass. Making use of different tips and tricks will help you achieve "Angry Birds" success.
The human body is a finely tuned machine: innumerable cells performing specialized functions work together to make the human body function. If a harmful substance, such as a dangerous bacteria, get into the body, they can disrupt the functioning of the whole biological machine. This is why the body has its own defense system, called the immune system, that produces antibodies to help kill off these dangerous bacteria.
If you are a hot rodding enthusiast or simply enjoy making after-market modifications to your car, you may have put a turbocharger or a modified exhaust manifold onto it. Though the resulting sound is distinctive, you may not particularly care for its volume when you're driving. It's possible to line the interior of your vehicle with a non-intrusive material that can dampen the sound significantly.
If you have a bacterial infection in your mouth or want to preserve food, use salt to kill bacteria. Bacteria are microscopic organisms that come in different shapes and sizes. They are dangerous because they are potentially harmful to humans and spread exponentially. Temperature, salt and pH are certain factors that affect the growth bacteria. Kill bacteria with salt to keep your home, body and food safe.
