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You can crochet a bear nose in a wide variety of different shapes and sizes depending on your preferences. Crochet a bear nose with help from a crochet expert in this free video clip.
A member of the family Polemoniaceae, the Phlox genus contains at least 70 species and more than 100 varieties -- mostly perennials, although a few are grown as annuals. Most phloxes are native to North America, with many varieties found in the western United States. In the 1700s, early explorers took several native species back to England, where the plants were hybridized and cultivated into commercial varieties, many of which are sold in garden centers today.
Abu the chimpanzee was featured on the reality television show "Escape to Chimp Eden," which ran for two seasons on the Animal Planet network. He was a resident of the South African chimpanzee rescue sanctuary featured on the show, known as the Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden. The adult chimp lived at the sanctuary for two years before his death in 2008 from natural causes.
Identifying adjectives and adverbs doesn't have to be the most difficult thing you try to do in a day. Find out about some easy ways to identify adjectives and adverbs with help from a professional development expert in this free video clip.
An improperly installed or badly damaged spigot bearing may be the cause of clutch problems and even transmission damage if not repaired. Some evidence of a faulty spigot bearing include squealing, grinding and "chirping" noises. A problem of this nature should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent more costly damage in the future.
A ton is a very specific unit used to measure weight. Learn how many cows are equal in weight to 80 tons with help from a high school math tutor and mathematics educator in this free video clip.
Whirlpool Corp. manufactures a number of residential appliances that are marketed under the Kenmore brand name, including an extensive collection of automatic washing machines. Kenmore-branded washers use an internal component known as a spin bearing to help the inner basket rotate inside the outer tub. When this bearing fails, the basket may have trouble spinning or emit a noise that sounds like a jet engine taking off during the spin cycle. Replacing the spin bearing in a Kenmore washer requires near complete disassembly of the appliance. Contact a professional appliance technician if the repair is more than you bargained for.
Speed Queen, a division of Alliance Laundry Systems, is an American appliance manufacturer that offers numerous laundry solutions for residential and commercial customers. The bearing inside the transmission assembly helps the inner basket spin properly. When the bearing starts to wear out, the inner basket may have trouble spinning or emit a terrible noise when it does. You can change the bearing in a Speed Queen washer, although the process is so long and arduous that you may prefer to involve a professional.
The WM1832CW LG washer is a front-loading, direct-drive washing machine. Direct drive washers operate without the use of a belt to power the appliance. The washer uses a coupling instead of the typical belt-and-pulley system. This allows the washing machine to run more quietly and conserve energy. As with other washers, the bearing can fail and require replacing. Before you attempt to repair the LG washer, read the manufacturer’s warranty. Do-it-yourself repairs typically void the appliance’s warranty.
Rust on rotors and bad bearings are both problems that you need to have taken care of sooner rather than later. Learn about rust on rotors and bad bearings with help from an expert in the automotive industry in this free video clip.
Established in 1958, LG Electronics is an international home appliance manufacturing company that offers an extensive line of front-loading washing machines. LG washers have internal bearings that enable the tub to spin smoothly. If you've noticed your washer shaking more than usual or making a horrible noise during the spin cycle, it's time to change the bearings. The bearing replacement process requires near complete disassembly of the washing machine and may be a bit daunting for the casual do-it-yourselfer.
A Honda Shadow 750's front fork is attached to the motorcycle's steering neck, a tube-like structure at the front of the frame, via a pair of clamps secured by a steel steering stem. The steering stem pivots against a set of bearings pressed into the steering neck. Over time, the bearings will loosen in the steering neck and allow the front fork to move from side to side, causing instability at the front wheel. To prevent this hazardous situation, Honda requires an inspection and tightening of the steering stem bearings every 8,000 miles.
Maytag is an American manufacturing company that's been producing appliances for residential and commercial customers since 1893. The Maytag Atlantis is a top-loading washing machine that's available in basic and deluxe models. Both types of Atlantis washers contain a special bearing to ensure smooth tub rotation during the spin cycle. If the tub in your Maytag Atlantis washer is struggling to spin or makes a screeching noise while spinning, a bad spin bearing is usually to blame. Changing the spin bearing in a Maytag Atlantis washing machine is an arduous and lengthy process.
The Maytag Performa is a residential, top-loading washing machine with an oversize tub, 10 washing cycles, four temperature settings and a quiet wash noise-reduction feature. The thrust bearing, also known as a thrust washer, is a flat, disc-like component that holds the clutch assembly components in place on the motor shaft. Extracting it from the washer requires removing the entire motor assembly.
Rod end bearings are an important component in automotive vehicles. The bearing is meant to attach to various ball joints on your vehicle and act as a precision articulating joint. There are many rod bearings of different sizes in any given vehicle. If you need to replace a rod bearing and want to make sure you are using the right one, there are a few steps you can take to do so.
Alra Blue Radiance is an influential Welsh pony sire, born in 1983. "Breeding Alra Blue Radiance" suggests a desire to replicate its genetic information into a new Welsh pony generation. Cloning the pony, or repeating its original breeding, may be impossible. But pony enthusiasts may utilize recognized husbandry techniques to hereditarily reference Blue Radiance. Only extremely well seasoned Welsh pony owners should attempt to breed these animals. A veterinarian that has initimate knowledge of the process should approve all ponies that may be bred.
Bear silhouette decor comes in many styles featuring brown bears, black bears and grizzlies. This type of decor focuses on the outline of the bear's body in various positions and settings. Use bear silhouette decor to dress up a country style bedroom or create an entire kitchen featuring all sorts of bear silhouettes and shapes.
Flexography, or flexo, printing is a type of printing that incorporates a flexible relief plate. The printing plate is a modern day letterpress and can be used to print onto not only paper, but plastic, cellophane and metallic films. The printing plate is typically made of rubber or photopolymer. It's particularly popular for printing onto food packaging labels. There are a variety of tips and tricks to make the process easier.
Rod bearings or connecting rods connect the pistons to the crankshaft and must be strong to withstand the internal forces from pistons' directional changes as well as transmit the piston thrust to the crankshaft. Rod bearings are mainly made of aluminum for smaller engines and forged steel. The upper end of the rod bearing is connected by a piston pin to the piston and the lower end of the rod is split so that it is clamped around the crankshaft in a certain style.
Neatly tucked away in brake rotors or drums, roller bearings spin for years in silent servitude. Concern for maintenance is minimal in most cases, and this lack of attention can lead to "sudden" failure. A cargo trailer broken down at the end of a long skid mark is often a display of bearing failure. Packing new grease into the roller bearings of your vehicle or trailer can prevent breakdowns and may improve the ride and handling qualities. Many devices have been contrived over the years to pack wheel bearings, but none offers any great advantage to doing the job by…
Soil bearing pressure is a crucial measurement when building and paving. The measurement assesses the ability of soil to bear pressure upon the ground in a specific area. This is important to determine whether it is safe to erect a structure in a particular location. The soil bearing pressure varies depending on the drainage of an area and the type of soil. Soils under concrete slabs experience the most pressure and must have a safety factor built in to maximize the effectiveness of the measurement and help prevent failure. Measuring soil bearing pressure requires a thorough education in equations and…
“Goldilocks and the Three Bears” is a classic children’s tale of caution and consequence. The cherished story provides ample inspiration for craft projects. Using crafts to help explain and explore the story helps kids gain a greater understanding about the moral message. The crafts also provide kids with physical tasks to keep their hands busy.
Indigenous to Europe and Asia, Scotch pines (Pinus sylvestris) and Austrian pines (Pinus nigra) are evergreen trees that belong to the Pinaceae plant family. Scotch pine is commonly chosen for indoor decoration at Christmastime in the United States. The stiff branches easily support heavy ornaments and, because the needles resist drying, they remain on the tree longer during the holiday season.
Creating compelling, argumentative papers based around controversial subject matter is one way to advance your academic standing by actively being able to argue for and against points relevant to a topic. The topic of animals is ideal for a student seeking to choose a specific issue that has the ability to bring about heated debates and alternate ideas. Ample research, coupled with a multi-sided topic, can produce a paper to show off your analytical, writing and researching abilities.
Monster Lab is a role-playing game that allows gamers to create the ultimate monster through a series of challenges, experiments and quests. With each successful mini-challenge completion, you obtain ingredients and parts to create your monster. You must collect five different body parts for every monster: head, torso, left arm, right arm and legs. Each has its own attribute, attack and defense option. There are over 150 million combinations to create the ultimate monster.
Whether you are replacing or improving your previous bearing systems, learn how to mount multiple linear bearing rails. Linear bearing rails are similar to train tracks. Datum and slides are placed over the rails to hold the bearings in place. Bearing rails are mounted directly on top of the horizontal or vertical surface of the machine. The multiple linear bearing rails should be mounted on a level surface or adjusted to keep the bearing rails level. The bearing rails will get damaged over time if they are not level.
When you chat with friends, family and colleagues on Skype, you're not stuck trying to express yourself through words alone. When you want to be clear about your intended tone, use one of Skype's emoticons to help convey your meaning. Some of these are very clear; the smiling face and broken heart speak for themselves. Others, such as the bear, are not as self-explanatory.
No design for a hay manger for cows is right or wrong, but some designs work better than others. Hay is expensive and it makes sense to do all you can to prevent it being wasted. The main objective of feeding from a manger is to keep as much hay as possible off the ground to prevent it being soiled by cow droppings or mud. This manger can be made from treated wood or old oilfield pipe and a welder, and it is designed to be movable so it can be pushed around if the ground around it becomes churned…
Black bears have features and traits that set them apart from other types of bears. Learn to draw a black bear with help from an artist who teaches art to children and adults in this free video clip.
The carrier bearing's job is to hold the drive shaft to the bottom of the vehicle while allowing it to rotate freely. It is common for it to fail because of its exposure to the engine's power as well as water and road salts from the environment. Signs of a bad carrier bearing include a deteriorated or missing rubber seal, drive shaft vibration and/or a whining sound. Replacing the bearing quickly is important to avoid further damage to the drive shaft or undercarriage of the vehicle.
Internal combustion engines, like the engine in the Honda Civic, use sleeve-type bearings in the lower or “big end” of the connecting rod to allow the rod to rotate on the crankshaft. Unlike ball, or roller bearings that have moving parts, connecting rod bearings do not move. They ride on a cushion of pressurized oil that is delivered through the crankshaft via the oil pump. These bearings will last well in excess of 100,000 miles. Connecting rod bearings can be replaced with the engine in the car, provided that the crankshaft journals are not damaged.
With fanlike leaves that can reach 6 feet wide, elephant palms make an impressive plant. If you have the space, elephant palms (Kerriodoxa elegans) make ideal houseplants. They can also can be grown outdoors in areas where winter temperatures stay above freezing. Also known as white elephant palm, these plants prefer filtered light, warm conditions and well-drained soil. Elephant palms require little maintenance, but occasionally trimming away dead leaves will improve your plant's appearance.
The mechano-growth factor, or MGF, is an essential protein found in human tissues. It is an variant of another human protein, the insulin-like growth factor 1, or IGF-1. MGF also has a small variant, the E-peptide, that consists only of the C-terminal end of the MGF protein. All three of these proteins, the MGF, IGF-1 and E-peptide, have very similar actions in the body.
Scientific projects about animal and plant cells can help students learn about biology effectively. Materials for such projects can be readily accessed, but configuring those materials requires careful coordination and creativity. Prerequisites for these projects include patience and the basic knowledge about animal and plant cell components.
The Farmall 400, manufactured by International Harvester, is an older model tractor produced from 1954 to 1956. These tractors are still in use as of 2011. As with all mechanical devices, periodic maintenance and repair is necessary. The release bearing for the Farmall 400 may need to be replaced over time or due to wear and tear. Removing the factory release bearing can be accomplished with minimal difficulty.
The primary danger for those visiting Hawaii's Kahoolawe Island has little to do with animals or plants. This small, barren island, never highly populated, has been used as a bombing range by the U.S. Navy since WWII. Visitors to the island must obtain special permission and must stay within designated areas, because there is still unexploded ordnace in many places. The devastation resulting from the Navy's repeated bombings has decimated the island's flora and fauna, but in 1994 the U.S. government restored the island to the state of Hawaii, and an effort is currently underway to restore its native animals…
A crocheted bear’s face contains two eyes, a nose and sometimes a mouth on a head with two ears. Most of the bear’s face components are round except for the nose and mouth, which are a triangle and a curved line respectively. A crocheted bear’s face that is about the size of a drink coaster to a potholder is suitable for those purposes or as an adornment to another crocheted project such as a young child’s blanket or knitted winter stocking hat.
Bearings are an important part of the wheels that allow machines, such as cars and bicycles, to turn smoothly and support the weight of the vehicle body. A bearing is a metallic sphere that sits within the body of the axle components that connect to each wheel or turning part. In vehicles, a bearing can become rusted and damaged when the seal holding the lubricant within the axle components is damaged and water enters the seal.
If you want to introduce a toddler to the forest and its animals before actually taking him into the forest, there are a number of ways you can do so. You can reproduce forest sounds at home, for example, or display forest images on the walls of a room. You also can let your child ring his fingers through fur, have him pick up blueberries, and let him smell pine needles. A parent or teacher has many options when it comes to building this sensory experience.
Leather is any animal skin that has been chemically or mechanically processed. Leather breathes and absorbs humidity. It keeps a person cool when it is hot outside and warm during the cold weather, maintaining body temperature. In leather products, 65 percent is from cows and 9 percent is from goats, according to United Glove.
A mill that you have for use in your garage or workshop is a type of mini-lathe. The lathe uses bearings that turn with the rotation of a spindle. When the bearings on your machine become worn, you will need to replace them with a new part. To do this, you need to remove the spindle assembly from your lathe to access the location for the bearings.
The elephant ear plant, also referred to as taro, is a tropical plant which loves heat on its leaves and moist conditions for its roots. This plant does best when it can live in humid areas, but it will also survive in temperate cultures further north when it is cultivated then stored for the winter. The plant derives its name from the large, green leaves sprouting from a central stalk which fades in the fall to return after storage in the spring.
Linear bearings are used to move items along a straight or slightly curved line. These high accuracy components are found in different machinery that requires straight line movement, such as a conveyor system. Other machinery that pushes an item or part off the machine in one direction and allows the machine to move back into its starting position is another piece of equipment that uses a linear bearing. Bosch Rexroth manufactures different linear roller bearings for different applications.
Ferns are ancient plants that have been around for millions of years. They make terrific garden plants, requiring little maintenance and attracting very few pests or plant diseases. Ferns don't bear flowers or fruit, but they make for great garden foliage. A blue bear claw fern is a plant that requires little attention and is simple to care for.
Reusing polar bear pajamas for crafts is a creative way to recycle fabric and make unusual projects. The softness of pajama fabric makes it useful for cuddly craft items like stuffed animals and pillows. The printed polar bear designs can be highly decorative, making the material a good choice for fabric art projects involving embroidery hoop frames and ornamental bunting.
Cells are the building blocks of life. Animal cells and plant cells have in common such things as cytoplasm, cell membranes and machine-like organelles. However, they also have differences. For example, plant cells have cell walls surrounding their membranes and organelles such as vacuoles that are not found in animal cells. Hands-on activities can help students explore these differences.
In 1912, engineer Albert Kingsbury installed the first Kingsbury thrust bearing in generator 5 of the Holtwood Dam, a hydroelectric dam on the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. The first bearings installed in the Holtwood Dam, conventional roller bearings, had lasted only two months. After an initial failure of the bearing he had installed, Kingsbury reinstalled a second version of the bearing. Four years later, generator 5 was disassembled and Kingsbury's bearing was inspected. Engineers found no wear and predicted the bearing would last another 1,320 years. Almost 100 years after its installation, this first Kingsbury bearing was still operational.
The ocean offers up many rich opportunities to study science in the classroom and in the community. Students also learn about how plants and animals work together in the ocean, which translates to social studies since they use what they learn to understand how people interact with their environment.
Properly greased bearings provide smoother wheel rotation and a longer life to inline hockey skates. Grease allows inline hockey skates to move fluidly, but it also prevents the bearings from becoming contaminated by water and dirt, which can get inside poorly greased bearings and erode the metal. Maintaining inline hockey bearings is simple and cost effective; all it requires is a few cheap supplies and some time. Once you have greased your bearings the benefits will last quite a while, so you will not need to perform the procedure often.
Raccoons enter the home for the same reason as many other animals. Warm and safe places like your home attic are ideal living quarters for small animals, who create a nesting area and move right in. Getting them to move out is a bit more difficult. The process of removing raccoons from your attic may be approached in several ways, starting with the simplest and most basic and ending with professional assistance.
