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Fishing Vessel Types | Seiners

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  Seiners use surrounding or roundhaul nets, such as purse seines and lampara nets, to surround schools of pelagic fish near the surface. Like other modern vessels, seiners can vary by the types of equipment that are used and the geographical region in which they are used. Traditionally, seine fishing was done by hand, but modern seining began in 1960 with the introduction of the hydraulic winch and power block. The classification of seiners is: • American seiners   • European seiners • Drum seiners  • Purse seiners   • Seine netters   • Tuna purse seiners   Some vessels operate in nearshore waters targeting coastal pelagic species, like the Pacific Sardine and the Market Squid). These vessels primarily target finfish with seine nets. The average size of a purse seiner is 15-25m (49-82 ft) long, with a hold capacity of 18-36 t (40,000-80,000 lbs), and a crew size of 5 people. Other seiners operate in the open-ocean targeting highly migratory species like Tu...

Jazz

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syncopation = the practice of displacing the beats or accents in music or a rhythm so that strong beats become weak and vice versa comic sans = see here frisky = playful and full of energy tritone = an interval that's exactly half an octave normie = a normal person mind-numbingly = it is so bad, boring, or great in extent that you are unable to think about it clearly odd time signature = aka asymmetric, unusual, complex, or irregular time signatures, a song has an odd time signature when you can't evenly divide the beats into the bar. For example, they appear in sheet music as 5/4, 11/4, 5/8, and even 23/16. It's always nice when things fit perfectly into their. to make stuff up as you go = to invent a story or a tune without thinking before about how it will end Whatever that's supposed to mean = idiom used to express disagreement mixed with surprise in response to another person's statement With that said = despite what has just been said See also How to Rea...

Fishing Vessel Types | Intro

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Fishing vessels are typically designed with a specific purpose. That purpose is to locate, catch, and preserve fish while out at sea. The planned operations of a vessel determine the overall size of the vessel, the arrangement of the deck, carrying capacity, as well as the machinery and types of equipment that will be supported by the vessel. Due to the inherent differences in fishing communities around the world, there is a wide range of types and styles of fishing vessels. Vessel sizes can range from the 2 m (6 ft) dug out canoes used in subsistence and artisanal fisheries, to factory ships that exceed 130 m (427 ft) in length. Commercial fishing vessels can also be characterized by a variety of criteria: types of fish they catch, fishing gear and methods used, capacity and processing capabilities, and the geographical origin of the vessel. In 2002, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimated the world fishing fleet had approximately four million vessels, wit...

BUSINESS IDIOMS | Schedules and Planning | Part 3

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1️⃣ Ahead Of The Game : To be in a position of advantage because you have done something earlier or better than others. We finished the report ahead of the game and impressed our boss. 2️⃣ Sneak Peek : A glimpse of something that is not yet finished or publicly available. We got a sneak peek of the new product before it was released. 3️⃣ Back to the Salt Mines : To return to work after a break or vacation. We had a great vacation, but now it’s back to the salt mines. 4️⃣ Against The Clock : To try to do something as quickly as possible because you only have a limited amount of time to do it. We had to finish the project against the clock because the deadline was approaching. 5️⃣ Pencil Something In : To tentatively schedule something. Let’s pencil in the meeting for next Tuesday. 6️⃣ Kick the Can Down the Road : To postpone dealing with a problem or making a decision. We can’t just kick the can down the road. We need to address this issue now. 7️⃣ (Do Something) By the Book : To foll...

Chemical Elements | Part 5 | Non-metals

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 Nonmetallic elements that are lusterless and nonmalleable; they are mostly gases and solids and are usually poor conductors of heat and electricity lusterless = not bright or shiny nonmalleable = not able to be easily changed into a new shape or made to do something different from what is usual comprise = to contain, to constitute the whole uranium enrichment = removing of unwanted uranium-238, making the concentration of uranium-235 atoms higher antistick coating = a thin covering layer designed to prevent one surface sticking to another dye = a natural or synthetic substance used to add a colour to or change the colour of somethin teargas = a chemical weapon that stimulates the nerves of the lacrimal gland in the eye to produce tears revulsives = a substance which changes the distribution of blood by revulsion(=the act of driving backward) Pay Attention To Pronunciation thyroid [ˈθʌɪrɔɪd] astatine [ˈastətiːn] bromine [ˈbrəʊmiːn] chlorine [ˈklɔːriːn] fluorine [ˈflʊəriːn],[ˈflɔːri...

Why is the Solar System Flat?

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  nebulous = having no form or in the form of a cloud swirling = moving quickly with a twisting, circular movement coalesce = to come together to form one group or mass irresistibly = in a way that is too attractive blob = a soft mass or drop revolve = to move in a circular orbit around exoplanet = a planet that orbits a star outside the solar system accretion = ASTRONOMY the growth in mass of any celestial object due to its gravitational attraction plane = a flat surface whiz around = move along very quickly inexorably = in a way that is impossible to stop or prevent loft = here the thickness of a soft object when not under pressure infant = young Bear with me = here " Just a  moment " from bear with someone = to be patient and wait while someone does something

Orientation

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Common law in the UK

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  The legal system in many countries, including Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Tanzania, the USA (except Louisiana), the Bahamas, and Zambia, is based on  common law . The common law consists of the  substantive law  and  procedural rules  that are created by the  judicial decisions  made in the courts. Although legislation may  override  such decisions, the legislation itself is subject to interpretation and refinement in the courts.   Essential to the common law is the hierarchy of the courts in all of the UK jurisdictions and  the principle of binding precedent . In practice, this means that the decision of a higher court is  binding on  a lower court, that is, the decision must be followed, and in  the course of a trial  the judges must refer to existing precedents. They'll also consider decisions made in a lower court, although ...

How to Play Backgammon

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  quadrant = one fourth of an area alternating turn = the right to move after an opponent clockwise/counterclockwise = moving in the direction/in the opposite direction of the hands on a clock

Basic Miner's Gear

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Structure Of Teeth

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The teeth are the hardest substances in the human body. Besides being essential for chewing, the teeth play an important role in speech. Parts of the teeth include: • Enamel = the hardest, white outer part of the tooth. Enamel is mostly made of calcium phosphate, a rock-hard mineral. • Dentin = a layer underlying the enamel. Dentin is made of living cells, which secrete a hard mineral substance. • Pulp = the softer, living inner structure of teeth. Blood vessels and nerves run through the pulp of the teeth. • Cementum = a layer of connective tissue that binds the roots of the teeth firmly to the gums and jawbone. • Periodontal ligament = tissue that helps hold the teeth tightly against the jaw. A normal adult mouth has 32 teeth, which (except for wisdom teeth) have erupted by about age 13: • Incisors = the middlemost four teeth on the upper and lower jaws. (8 total)  • Canines = the pointed teeth just outside the incisors.  • Premolars = teeth between the canines and molars....

The NASA Scientist Who Invented the Super Soaker

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mantra = here a statement or slogan repeated frequently classified = (of information or documents) designated as officially secret and accessible only to authorized people top secret = the highest level of classified information run into a challenge = experience difficulties a way better = much better nozzle = a narrow piece attached to the end of a tube so that the liquid or air that comes out can be directed in a particular way machine = make or operate on with a machine

Golgi apparatus

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  It's a mebrane-bound organelle of eukaryotic cells (cells with clearly defined nuclei) that is made up of a series of flattened, stacked pouches (=bags) called cisternae. The Golgi apparatus is responsible for transporting, modifying, and packaging proteins and lipids into vesicles (=bubbles) for delivery to targeted destinations. It is located in the cytoplasm next to the endoplasmic reticulum and near the cell nucleus. While many types of cells contain only one or several Golgi apparatus, plant cells can contain hundreds. Soluble and secretory proteins leaving the Golgi apparatus undergo exocytosis . The secretion of soluble proteins occurs constitutively. In contrast, the exocytosis of secretory proteins is a highly regulated process, in which a ligand must bind to a receptor to trigger vesicle fusion and protein secretion. exocytosis [ˌɛksə(ʊ)sʌɪˈtəʊsɪs] = a process by which the contents of a cell vacuole are released to the exterior through fusion of the vacuole membrane w...

Finger Clock

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This hack isn’t so much about finding direction as it is knowing when to stop hiking and start making base camp for the night. Many survivors underestimate how long it can take to set up a proper base camp, and then find themselves rushing around in low-light conditions. A reliable way of estimating the amount of time left until sunset is by using your fingers. Hold your hand up sideways with the bottom of the sun resting on top of your index finger. Now, count the number of fingers going down until they connect with land. Each finger represents approximately fifteen minutes of sunlight available.

Basic Welding Terms | Part 3

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1️⃣ Bead = a seam deposit that forms during welding in a single step, creating a solid connection between the two pieces of metal. 2️⃣ Stringer bead = a type of weld bead created by moving the welding torch or electrode in a straight line along the joint, resulting in a weld bead resembling a string. 3️⃣ Arc rays = the intense and concentrated rays of light emitted from the electric arc during welding or cutting processes. They contain ultraviolet (UV), visible, and infrared (IR) radiation, which can harm the eyes and skin if proper safety measures, such as wearing protective eyewear and clothing, are not taken. 4️⃣ Weld root = the point where the joint between two base metals is narrowest and closest together. It is the region where the initial fusion and welding of the materials begin. Also referred to as “Root Pass.” 5️⃣ Welding power source = the machine that provides electricity sufficient to provide the amperage or voltage required to perform the desired welding process. A power ...

Flu Virus

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  contagious = spread from one person or organism to another, typically by direct contact inadvertently = accidentally eradicate = to get rid of something completely or destroy something bad uncanny = strange or mysterious sequence = to determine the primary structure of an unbranched biopolymer unleash = to free elusive = difficult to find, catch, or achieve swarm = a large or dense group devastating consequences = results causing a lot of damage or destruction recurring nightmare = an unpleasant situation that is repeated over and over again over a long period of time cut loose = to begin to act without restraint

Rocket

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  blast = to explode satellite = 1. a natural body that revolves around a planet; a moon; 2. a device sent up into space to travel around the earth, used for collecting information or communicating lift-off = the vertical take-off of a spacecraft, rocket, or helicopter soar into the sky = to rise very quickly to a high level punch = here the strength or power needed to do something thrust = the propulsive (=pushing forwards) force of a jet or rocket engin

Get Your CV Past The Bots

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  screen = get information in order to decide whether someone is suitable for something, for example, a job bot = a computer program that works automatically, especially to find information remove from the equation = not consider for something  column = short lines of writing or numbers arranged one below the other on a page get fancy = do something that is too unusual or stands out skim = read something quickly and not very carefully industry term = a word or expression that is typical for one type of business make it through = to survive, to successfully complete (something) without significant stress or harm font = a set of printed letters, numbers, and other symbols of the same style

Mycorrhiza

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  branched = divided or separated into many parts absorb = take in or soak up by chemical or physical action outermost = furthest from the centre dextrose = a natural form of glucose leftover = something, especially food, remaining after the rest has been used left over = being left or remaining, as an unused portion or amount coexist =  to live together ingeniously = in a way that is very intelligent and skilful Pay Attention To Pronunciation fungi [ˈfʌŋg(a)ɪ] mycelia [mɪˈsiːlɪə] symbiosis [sɪmb(ʌ)ɪˈəʊsɪs] mycorrhiza [mʌɪkə(ʊ)ˈrʌɪzə]