We’re also coming off a profoundly weak solar maximum in 2014, though as always, the Sun may have some surprises in store for solar observers and aurora watchers worldwide. The motion of the Moon in 2014 is headed towards a “shallow” year in 2015 relative to the ecliptic; it will th...
Let’s turn to the Johns Hopkins application process, and specifically the secondary application. Now, you have a very thorough secondary asking for five essays. I think 2500 characters maximum each for the essays, except for one’s a little bit shorter. What do you glean from the secondary ...
Adjusting the preload of your motorcycle’s suspensionis the next option to consider if you need the bike to sit lower or higher. On most bikes, adjusting the preload is as easy as turning a dial, although note that this will change how the suspension feels and can result in a rougher r...
where having empty RAM slots is sometimes appropriate if you plan to upgrade later, using only one stick of RAM, regardless of capacity, can limit your system by not allowing access to the bandwidth afforded by dual-channel memory. Make sure to check the maximum capacity of single-channel ...
Capacity denotes the maximum load that a platform scale can accurately measure. It is a critical specification to review when choosing a scale. However, scales with higher capacities may not always be ideal, as increasing capacity can often compromise accuracy. Additionally, higher-capacity scales ty...
What Is Hip Dominance? A hip-dominant lifter is someone who relies predominantly on the muscles in their hips or lower back to successfully make their lifts. That’s all there is to it. Hip Dominance in the Squat The hallmark of a hip-dominant squat is torso angle. If you naturally —...
that is) on a Fivics V-Zero damper; 12in short rods with two regular weights, set to 40-degrees flat – plus a bottom weight. “A fixed V-bar just works no matter what, and I can adjust the height of the centre of mass enough for my liking with weight and dampers on the riser...
The 10 Best Standing Desks Before you set up your desk formaximum productivity, you first actually need, well, a desk. But, what type of desk? Well, nothing against your current desk, but my money is on one that allows you to sit and stand. A desk that you can use both sitting and...
As per the SOLAS requirement, the height of the mast riser need to be minimum of 6 meters. This is to ensure that the cargo vapors emitting from the cargo tanks through the mast riser does not accumulate on the deck. 2. Pressure Vacuum (PV) Valves (High Velocity Vents) ...
Minimum loop height depends on the berthing of the line with respect to the location of the loop support. Piping Expansion Loops cannot extend too far beyond existing support or the overhang will cause the loop to “lose its balance.” This sets the maximum allowable loop height. ...