A crystal vase can be very expensive, so it is worth trying to repair the vase if it becomes damaged. The easiest repairs to make at home are breaks where there is a clean break, rather than a shattered break. If the damage is too extensive to repair at home, you can send the glass to a professional......[Read More]

Proper curation of atmospheric data in digital collections enables research and education by organizing and offering regularly measured data available for modeling and analysis. Once digitized, the housed data becomes available on a lasting basis. Many organizations with such collections make them f......[Read More]

The Caesar Creek Soaring Club (CCSC) provides the only opportunity for individuals to glide in Waynesville, Ohio. Gliding, or soaring, involves flying in a motorless aircraft. Gliders and sailplanes are typically launched into the air using a tow plane, though they may be launched by winch or bunge......[Read More]

Polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, is a useful, thermoplastic resin widely used for a number of products, including pipe. Thermoplastic resins can be softened by heating, reformed and hardened again by cooling. PVC pipe, originally made for use in plumbing, has many other uses in crafts, hobbies and constr......[Read More]

Management uses Six Sigma as a technique to maximize the quality of its product. The goal is to achieve the least number of defects per unit of production. A Six Sigma process produces product 99.99966 percent of the time without errors or defects. This translates to 3.4 defects per million units pr......[Read More]

Die cutting is the process of cutting paper into precise shapes. Die cutting creates multiple pieces of paper all cut in the exact same manner. It is useful for making invitations, scrapbooking, or for any craft that calls for many pieces of paper in the same shape. Using a die cutting machine makes......[Read More]

Florida is one of the most ecologically diverse states with more than 25 primary habitats supporting a rich array of animal life. According to the Florida Endangered and Threatened Species Act, Florida also has more endangered and threatened animal species than any other continental state.......[Read More]

Ceramic plates often carry sentimental as well as physical value. Breaking a plate from a set does not have to be a big deal anymore. By following a few simple steps, anyone can repair their broken or cracked plates. When a plate breaks, gather all the pieces and store them in a safe place until the......[Read More]

Drying the CeramicA Ceramic kiln helps remove all of the water from ceramic wares prior to firing or during the firing process. Ceramic contains crystal bound water that cannot simply evaporate and a kiln is used at low temperatures to dry out the ceramic. This process is know as a.........[Read More]

Wetlands are an essential part of the biosphere. They serve innumerable functions that scientists are just beginning to understand. Historically the march of progress has precipitated the draining and filling in of wetland areas. Speculators saw the land as a potential income stream and nothing else......[Read More]

A billion people around the world are infected with the large roundworm, Ascaris lumbricoides, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. In regions where sanitation is poor or human feces are used as fertilizer, it is difficult to eradicate this parasite completely due to its prolific and......[Read More]

Despite the popularity of video and computer games today, board games continue to enjoy a small, but faithful following. Utilizing dice rolls and historical player statistics to determine what occurs on each play and, ultimately, the outcome of the game, APBA Football is no exception.So, turn ......[Read More]

Within every living cell there are tiny "organs" that produce energy and get rid of waste. These mini-organs are called organelles. All types of cells, from bacterial to botanical to human, contain organelles. Some organelles are anchored within the cell; others float in the cell's fluid, called cyt......[Read More]

The rising costs of heating and cooling are problems that homeowners, government agencies and manufacturers are trying to solve. Conventional furnaces are becoming passe. They cost too much to operate, and older models have energy efficiency ratings as low as 55 percent. Heat transfer systems (also ......[Read More]

Scalloping a wood blank can turn it from a boring, ordinary piece of wood to an aesthetically pleasing work of art that can be used as decoration in or out of the house. The process takes some practice, a bit of perseverance and hard work, but the end result will make it worth the effort. There are ......[Read More]

A clinometer is a scientific instrument used to measure angles and is used by scientists, engineers and other professionals to gather data during field work. For example, an engineer might use a clinometer, also known as an inclinometer, to survey land, determine its slope or calculate the height of......[Read More]

The pendulum has been around for thousands of years, and has been used for many different purposes. For example, pendulums can be used to see if buildings are constructed properly, to teach students mathematics, and they have even been used in fortune telling. One exciting activity you can do with y......[Read More]

The cells of plants and algae exhibit many similarities, though scientists believe that the two types of organisms evolved independently of each other. Consequently, the two organisms belong to different taxonomical kingdoms. Plants belong to Plantae while algae are members of kingdom Protista. This......[Read More]

Solar energy has been around for billions of years, and unlike the limited supply of fossil fuels found on the earth, it will be around for billions more. It's also a natural energy source that does not produce any harmful emissions or direct waste. There are, however, some limitations to solar ener......[Read More]

Unless you have a custom bike with your own paints, patterns and parts, you might be looking for ways to distinguish your Harley from others. One option is to decorate your Harley and add accessories. Your ride will look unique and your journeys on the road will be more comfortable.......[Read More]