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1️⃣ Interior wall: A wall found on the inside of a house designed either to bear structural weight or divide sections of a building’s interior. 2️⃣ Jacquard: Named after a type of loom, jacquard textiles are woven, highly textured fabrics in which the design is incorporated into the weave rather than being stamped or printed on the material.  3️⃣ J-box: An abbreviation for “junction box.” J-boxes are wall-mounted units that house electrical wires. They’re meeting points for many different types of wires and can be placed in a stud above heavy light fixtures. 4️⃣ Kelvin: Units of measurement that relate to the color of a light source. The higher the Kelvin number, the closer it is to replicating bright sunlight. 5️⃣ Laminate: A layered synthetic type of flooring that is made using lamination. 6️⃣ Light fixture: A device that houses an electrical lamp meant to provide illumination. 7️⃣ Mid-century modern: A modern style of architectural design that emerged in the aftermath of World War

 

 

Check Check occurs when a piece is attacking either the white or black king.  The king must move immediately or the piece attacking the king must be taken immediately to get away from check.  A player does not need to call out check in order for it to occur. Double check Double check occurs when two pieces are attacking/checking the king at the same time.  When double check occurs, the king must move because both pieces cannot be taken at the same time. See also The 6 pieces in Chess  

❗️Remodel vs. Renovation A remodel transforms and changes the form, purpose and/or structure of a space, while a renovation fixes or refreshes a space without changing its purpose

1️⃣ Seismic monitor(ing) utilizes sensitive seismographs to record the ground motion from seismic waves created by earthquakes or other sources. Seismograms from seismic monitoring stations can be used to determine the location, origin time, and magnitude (as well as other characteristics) of earthquakes 2️⃣ Tiltmeter = instrument used to measure slight changes in the inclination of the earth's surface 3️⃣ Thermal imager = the device carrying a thermal camera and which converts infrared (IR) radiation (heat) into visible images that depict the spatial distribution of temperature differences in a scene 4️⃣ Thermocouple = a thermoelectric device for measuring temperature, consisting of two wires of different metals connected at two points, a voltage being developed between the two junctions in proportion to the temperature difference

  wave = oscillation (=movement back and forth in a regular rhythm) caused by a disturbance; as it propagates (=transmits) through a medium (mechanical waves) or a vacuum (electromagnetic waves), it carries energy mean = occupying a middle position : intermediate in space, order, time, kind, or degree ❗️Pay Attention To Pronunciation trough [trɒf]

There are several types of real estate, each with a unique purpose and utility. The main categories are: 1️⃣ Land Land is the baseline for all types of real property. Land typically refers to undeveloped property and vacant (= not occupied) land. Developers acquire land and combine it with other properties (called assembly ) and rezone it so they can increase the den sity (= compactness) and increase the value of the property. 2️⃣ Residential Residential real estate consists of housing for individuals, families, or groups of people. This is the most common type of estate and is the asset class that most people are familiar with. Within residential, there are single-family homes, apartments, condominiums, townhouses, and other types of living arrangements. 3️⃣ Commercial Commercial property refers to land and buildings that are used by businesses to carry out their operations. Examples include shopping malls, individual stores, office buildings, parking lots, medical centers, and hotels

Although the Palmer notation was supposedly superseded  by the FDI World Dental Federation notation, it overwhelmingly continues to be the preferred method used by dental students and practitioners in the United Kingdom. It was originally termed the "Zsigmondy system" after the Austrian dentist Adolf Zsigmondy who developed the idea in 1861, using a Zsigmondy cross to record quadrants of tooth positions. The Palmer notation consists of a symbol (┘└ ┐┌) designating in which quadrant  the tooth is found (in the dentist's perceptive) and a number indicating the position from the midline. Permanent teeth are numbered 1 to 8, and primary teeth are indicated by a letter A to E supersede   = take the place of, replace quadrants   = a quarter of a circle See also Teeth classification | Introduction #dentistry

This is a great hack to make a small-footprint wilderness cooking stove using just 3 sections of log. First, cut 3 24"(=60cm)-long lengths of seasoned wood . The diameter of each should be at least 6"(=15cm). Next, use your axe or knife to make cuts and chips all up one side of each of these logs. This exposes the wood inside, and the resulting slivers (= thin pieces)  will more easily catch fire. Arrange the logs standing up in a triangle so that the chipped areas are all facing inward toward each other. There should be less than 2"(=5cm) of space between them. Finally, fill the center cavity with fire tinder such as pine needles, twigs, bark, and leaves. Only minutes after this tinder is ignited, the logs themselves will begin to burn like a rocket stove. Place a skillet on top and cook as if you were in front of a range at home! seasoned wood = the wood has been left to dry before being used fire tinder = small pieces of something dry that burns easily, used for l

Primary duties : Network engineers work on the day-to-day maintenance (=keeping in good condition) and development of a company's computer network, utilizing their skills to make the network available and efficient for all employees within an organization. Requirements : These professionals typically need a bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems to understand the functions of a network and become familiar with potential solutions needed to maintain one. Some employers may also require a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree for those who work with other internal stakeholders (=who own a share in a business) of the organization to determine the best technology practices.

Chainsaw carving is a combination of woodcarving with modern chainsaw technology to create fast-growing art forms. Many artists incorporate this technique to make extraordinary artwork that can impress everyone, not just art lovers. Mainly, chainsaw carving is used to generate figures. What you need as the wood carving tools for this method is a chainsaw (photo 1), special blades, and power supply to begin. Also, you may need a grinder (photo 2 and 3) to ad d the finishing touch to your design and make it smoother. Chainsaw carving requires high levels of safety precautions : you must wear safety goggles (https://t.me/espedition/587) all the time while working with a chainsaw. Don’t forget to wear quality earplugs and gloves. Last but not least, you must wear safety boots to protect your feet from sharp objects. ❗️ Pay Attention To Pronunciation extraordinary [ɪksˈtrɔːdnrɪ] See also Types of Wood Carving | Part 1  (https://t.me/espedition/831) Types of Wood Carving | Part 2  (https://t

See also Handicrafts

As part of the “social” aspect of   ESG , DEI has exploded in importance in recent years. Over 50% of employees in the US believe this increasing attention is warranted . Сustomers are increasingly discerning when it comes to ethical performance. So, it’s not just your HR manager who’s thinking about this anymore. The companies that are excelling in this area   have it baked i n at every level. And that includes commitments at the  C-suite level . Given this explosion of attention, it’s worth unpacking exactly what we mean by these terms, and what it means for the workplace. “Diversity” refers to the presence of different people in an organization. And while we might immediately think about gender and race, we’re also talking about age, disabilities, religion, and sexual orientation, just to name a few. Diverse organizations have many different people. “Inclusion” is an atmosphere where all these people feel a sense of belonging. And where there are systems in place to make them feel

  bump and hole = pothole = a hole in a road surface that results from gradual damage caused by traffic and/or weather also bump-and-hole method = a tool in chemical genetics for studying a specific isoform in a protein family without perturbing(=worrying) the other members of the family hazardous = dangerous penny-farthing = an early type of bicycle, made in Britain, with a very large front wheel and a small rear wheel. The name came from the British penny and farthing coins, the penny being much larger than the farthing, so that the side view of the bicycle resembles a larger penny (the front wheel) leading a smaller farthing (the rear wheel). daredevil = a person who does dangerous things and takes risk perch = (of a person) sit on something high or narrow whiz along = move along very quickly perilous = full of danger or risk rear = the back part of something, especially a building or vehicle See also Bicycle Anatomy  (https://t.me/espedition/943) #inventions #vehicle

 

  In the past few decades, the way we shop has changed dramatically. We used to buy our goods in traditional shops, on the high street or in department stores. Now, customers are increasingly buying online, where they can order whatever they want directly to their door  with the click of a mouse.  One in seven sales are now made online and studies suggest that by 2021, global online retail will reach an enormous US$4.8 trillion. As companies race to improve their internet shopping experience, the trend towards shopping online is predicted to continue. But what is the impact of all this online shopping on the environment? You might think that online shopping is greener than in-store shopping. After all, an online store does not use the electricity that a traditional store might use and it doesn't require the customer to drive anywhere. Items are often delivered to several homes at once, so you would think the carbon savings must be significant. Take the typical home delivery round i

Primary duties: A systems analyst reviews design components and uses their knowledge of information technology to solve business problems. They identify ways that infrastructure  needs to change to streamline business and IT operations. They can also assist technicians in training staff to implement the changes they propose. Requirements : A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related IT field is often required. Coursework in business administration, management and finance may help these professionals better apply their IT knowledge to improving business practices. infrastructure   = the basic physical systems of a business, region, or nation and often involves the production of public goods or production processes.

If a pair of tennis rackets aren’t handy, here is great snowshoe hack that only takes a few minutes longer to hack into existence (=become functional). Cut and bend  ½" (=12.7mm) diameter flexible green sapling (=a young tree) into a teardrop shape, approximately 2' × 1'  (=60x30cm). Use duct tape at the intersection (=where lines cross) to hold it together. Use more of the tape to create a web-like netting that spans the width and length (=extends from side to side) of the wooden frame’s interior space. This will resemble a crude wood and duct tape version of a tennis racket head. Next, duct-tape 2 (=bands) across the top that span the distance from the ball of your foot to your heel. These should be  1" (=25.4mm) in diameter and cut from green wood. Finally, use duct tape to secure the front of your boot to the front wooden cross brace. Your heel should lift freely upward but rest securely on the rear brace (where your heel is) when stepping down.