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I have two earrings that are gold dolphins. I'm trying to find out more about them. Two dolphins are swirling around each other on each earring. They have the hallmark MMA on the back they are clip ons. If anyone knows anything about the history I would appreciate it. 71.33.195.160 02:20, 1 October 2006 (UTC)Wendy
I had a response to this question yesterday but I think that answer was wrong. I followed jpgordon's reference which stated a rod penetrometer was a fixed length, 4' long and 3/8" dia. What I after is an apparatus with a 'T' handle and multiple rods with threaded ends so they can be screwed together to determine the depth of soil down to rock foundations. Again, what is it called. 210.50.143.20 03:49, 1 October 2006 (UTC)alan.....
Wrong again for the third time. Read the question, 'threaded rods'. The three answers so far all refer to fixed length rods, either 4' or 5' or 6'. What good is this when the rock strata is down 15' or 20' or 30'. Useless. None of these can determine the soil depth. This apparatus has been around for donkeys years. You screw the rods together like you join pipes on an oil rig and you drive them down until you hit the rock. What on earth is it called?...alan...
Also, this devise does not have a drill bit or auger on the end of it, it has a bulb slightly wider than the rod and a pointed end...alan...
There's a natural limit on how far you can go down in the soil. Using a hand tool, I'm surprised you can go down more than a few feet, at least I can't in former-glacier land. Beyond that you need a geotechnical soil auger, which is usually truck-mounted. I've spent a lot of my life staring at a soil auger... -- Zeizmic 19:58, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
The Penguin 'Dictonary of Civil Engineering', defines a rod penetrometer is a cone shaped instrument which is jetted into the ground to the required level and then forced in at a measured pressure. It is thus a static penetration test...ie.. It measures the bearing capacity of the soil...What I am after is a device that measues the depth of the soil.
Also, as mentioned earlier, the primary rod has a bulb at the end slightly larger than the rod dia. so there is no friction on the follow on rods. It can be twisted into the ground or hammered in.
This device has been used for over a hundred years to determine the depth of rock. What is it called???...alan
Just an observation: I have many times had to drive ground rods to obtain a ground of less than 2 ohms resistance for utility connections. These were several foot long stainless steel rods, 1/2 inch diameter as I recall. The initial one was pointed at the bottom and the following ones were threaded to connect in sequence. A pneumatic or electric driver pounded them into the ground, slowly and noisily. If it hit concrete or rock it would generally not go any farther. We would sometimes go 30 feet in sandy soil, or a few feet if rock was hit. It would sometimes be deflected and go off at an angle. This is effectively what you were asking for. But once the rods were in, they were not pulled out. In contrast, at a construction site the civil engineers would do test borings at various sites in a grid around where the building foundation was going. A device like a well drilling rig was used which could penetrate soil or rock, and samples of the soil and rock were brought up for analysis through the bore which was a couple of inches across. Probably in the drilling process the force required for penetration was used to determine the bearing strength of the soil, sand, clay or rock. One reason was to detect buried hazardous waste, such as coal tar at former manufactured illuminating gas plants. This method could also detect if there was a natural spring which would be a problem. In poor soil, pilings might be required to support the building. I don't think just driving a steel rod down to see where the rock started would have given them the answers they needed to plan the building foundation system. Not all buildings have their foundations supported by rock. Edison 15:12, 2 October 2006 (UTC)
I am well aware of the equipment used to take core samples in soil and rock, however, this isn't one of them. The steel rods are 3/8" dia. and about 4' long with threaded ends. It is a manual device driven down by twisting or hammering. What is it called??? 210.50.143.21 22:59, 2 October 2006 (UTC)alan
It would be identical to the ground rods I just described, so call it a ground rod. Jeez. Edison 05:00, 3 October 2006 (UTC)
Could you please tell me if after a stingray has discharged the barb, if it grows another one in its place , thank you. R M hubbard.
In Australia, are there any laws saying that broadcasters MUST give over a certain percentage of airtime to children's programs?
Has anyone else noticed posts going missing on these pages? Like you click on an item in your watch list by UserXXXX, and it aint there? Im posting this msg on all ref desks.-- Light current 11:28, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
I always read from the end. Doesn't everybody? -- G N Frykman 20:21, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
Could someone please advise me how the above position is filled as I would be very interested in applying for it. I understand it involves lots of first class air travel and attending banquets hosted by overseas governments and trade associations. I also understand there are lots of golf tournaments and matches that the postholder is required to partake in. I am particularly interested to know what qualifications and experience are considered pre-requisites for intending applicants for the post; also what the job specifications are and what performance criteria might apply. And it would also be useful to know how long the postion is held for, and how and when it is advertised. Oh, of course, I would need to know what the salary, pension and other benefits might be for the successful applicant. Many thanks in anticipation.
I can't find the wikipedia article on these. Are these alternatives to be considered actually healthy, as opposed to their meaty cousins? What are they MADE of? Not tofu, I hope? I've never tasted one. Thanks in advance - third question in three days now. :) 81.93.102.3 12:46, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
They tend to be much healthier than fatty meats, and somewhat healthier than lean meats. StuRat 14:02, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
I figure I'm going to buy some balls and clubs online. What are good balls and clubs to buy? -- 216.164.192.186 15:05, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
I know close to nothing about so-called automobiles. Is there some friendly and helpful website, FAQ, guide or tut that can tell me the basics (things like "so what's an engine?" and "ignitions vs. you: the road to victory"), so I don't feel like a fool when my car breaks down? Cheers.
HowStuffWorks.com is a good starting point for just about anything technical: [1]. StuRat 16:34, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
I can't remember M. Wednesday's line about Midwestern women; the one that has the bit about "veins running through like a good cheese" (or something to ht effect) on the end. Does anyone know the line? 65.103.7.70 18:14, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
I read in the article for Sonic Adventure that the Gamecube version features the same stuff that could be downloaded from the internet to the original Dreamcast version. However, this is only available via an Action Replay. When I looked up action replay codes for Sonic Adventure DX, I only found a total of eight codes, not including the code that lets you unlock the aforementioned downloadables. If you aren't the one who included that information, then could you please tell me who posted it, along with that person's email address? If you are responsible for that tidbit, then could you please tell me where you found out about that particular AR code? Thanks.
Sincerely, Eric Ledger
i just found a site called [2] that has articles 100% similar to the wikipedia ones. It even has an article there that is suggesting another article be merged with it, and the same article here suggests that that same article they referenced be merged with it, as well. What is this site? Does it have anything to do with WP or is it just ripping it off? Temp
oh, ok. thanks Temp
Answers.com in particular really steams me. Not only do they mess up the layout of the pages, but they profit off my work! -- froth T C 05:11, 2 October 2006 (UTC)
How does private equity performance compare to public market performance ? What the advantages of investing in private equity funds versus investing in public companies ?
I used this cite in writing a paper (APA) I am confused on how to cite this with in my paper and on my reference page. Thanks
Hi, I am in the 9th grade. There is a kid in my class (grade) that is extraordinarily overweight. Now, he's a nice kid, but there is that burining question everyone has: How long does he have?
Now, he's about 6' 2" and almost 400 pounds, 15 years old. The sad thing is he just keeps gaining weight. A half year ago, he was a bit over 350.
Now, I'd like an expert to just estimate if he will live long enough to see his kids go through school; to see his own graduation. Is he morbidly obese? Thank you. 71.250.12.182 22:59, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
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I have two earrings that are gold dolphins. I'm trying to find out more about them. Two dolphins are swirling around each other on each earring. They have the hallmark MMA on the back they are clip ons. If anyone knows anything about the history I would appreciate it. 71.33.195.160 02:20, 1 October 2006 (UTC)Wendy
I had a response to this question yesterday but I think that answer was wrong. I followed jpgordon's reference which stated a rod penetrometer was a fixed length, 4' long and 3/8" dia. What I after is an apparatus with a 'T' handle and multiple rods with threaded ends so they can be screwed together to determine the depth of soil down to rock foundations. Again, what is it called. 210.50.143.20 03:49, 1 October 2006 (UTC)alan.....
Wrong again for the third time. Read the question, 'threaded rods'. The three answers so far all refer to fixed length rods, either 4' or 5' or 6'. What good is this when the rock strata is down 15' or 20' or 30'. Useless. None of these can determine the soil depth. This apparatus has been around for donkeys years. You screw the rods together like you join pipes on an oil rig and you drive them down until you hit the rock. What on earth is it called?...alan...
Also, this devise does not have a drill bit or auger on the end of it, it has a bulb slightly wider than the rod and a pointed end...alan...
There's a natural limit on how far you can go down in the soil. Using a hand tool, I'm surprised you can go down more than a few feet, at least I can't in former-glacier land. Beyond that you need a geotechnical soil auger, which is usually truck-mounted. I've spent a lot of my life staring at a soil auger... -- Zeizmic 19:58, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
The Penguin 'Dictonary of Civil Engineering', defines a rod penetrometer is a cone shaped instrument which is jetted into the ground to the required level and then forced in at a measured pressure. It is thus a static penetration test...ie.. It measures the bearing capacity of the soil...What I am after is a device that measues the depth of the soil.
Also, as mentioned earlier, the primary rod has a bulb at the end slightly larger than the rod dia. so there is no friction on the follow on rods. It can be twisted into the ground or hammered in.
This device has been used for over a hundred years to determine the depth of rock. What is it called???...alan
Just an observation: I have many times had to drive ground rods to obtain a ground of less than 2 ohms resistance for utility connections. These were several foot long stainless steel rods, 1/2 inch diameter as I recall. The initial one was pointed at the bottom and the following ones were threaded to connect in sequence. A pneumatic or electric driver pounded them into the ground, slowly and noisily. If it hit concrete or rock it would generally not go any farther. We would sometimes go 30 feet in sandy soil, or a few feet if rock was hit. It would sometimes be deflected and go off at an angle. This is effectively what you were asking for. But once the rods were in, they were not pulled out. In contrast, at a construction site the civil engineers would do test borings at various sites in a grid around where the building foundation was going. A device like a well drilling rig was used which could penetrate soil or rock, and samples of the soil and rock were brought up for analysis through the bore which was a couple of inches across. Probably in the drilling process the force required for penetration was used to determine the bearing strength of the soil, sand, clay or rock. One reason was to detect buried hazardous waste, such as coal tar at former manufactured illuminating gas plants. This method could also detect if there was a natural spring which would be a problem. In poor soil, pilings might be required to support the building. I don't think just driving a steel rod down to see where the rock started would have given them the answers they needed to plan the building foundation system. Not all buildings have their foundations supported by rock. Edison 15:12, 2 October 2006 (UTC)
I am well aware of the equipment used to take core samples in soil and rock, however, this isn't one of them. The steel rods are 3/8" dia. and about 4' long with threaded ends. It is a manual device driven down by twisting or hammering. What is it called??? 210.50.143.21 22:59, 2 October 2006 (UTC)alan
It would be identical to the ground rods I just described, so call it a ground rod. Jeez. Edison 05:00, 3 October 2006 (UTC)
Could you please tell me if after a stingray has discharged the barb, if it grows another one in its place , thank you. R M hubbard.
In Australia, are there any laws saying that broadcasters MUST give over a certain percentage of airtime to children's programs?
Has anyone else noticed posts going missing on these pages? Like you click on an item in your watch list by UserXXXX, and it aint there? Im posting this msg on all ref desks.-- Light current 11:28, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
I always read from the end. Doesn't everybody? -- G N Frykman 20:21, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
Could someone please advise me how the above position is filled as I would be very interested in applying for it. I understand it involves lots of first class air travel and attending banquets hosted by overseas governments and trade associations. I also understand there are lots of golf tournaments and matches that the postholder is required to partake in. I am particularly interested to know what qualifications and experience are considered pre-requisites for intending applicants for the post; also what the job specifications are and what performance criteria might apply. And it would also be useful to know how long the postion is held for, and how and when it is advertised. Oh, of course, I would need to know what the salary, pension and other benefits might be for the successful applicant. Many thanks in anticipation.
I can't find the wikipedia article on these. Are these alternatives to be considered actually healthy, as opposed to their meaty cousins? What are they MADE of? Not tofu, I hope? I've never tasted one. Thanks in advance - third question in three days now. :) 81.93.102.3 12:46, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
They tend to be much healthier than fatty meats, and somewhat healthier than lean meats. StuRat 14:02, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
I figure I'm going to buy some balls and clubs online. What are good balls and clubs to buy? -- 216.164.192.186 15:05, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
I know close to nothing about so-called automobiles. Is there some friendly and helpful website, FAQ, guide or tut that can tell me the basics (things like "so what's an engine?" and "ignitions vs. you: the road to victory"), so I don't feel like a fool when my car breaks down? Cheers.
HowStuffWorks.com is a good starting point for just about anything technical: [1]. StuRat 16:34, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
I can't remember M. Wednesday's line about Midwestern women; the one that has the bit about "veins running through like a good cheese" (or something to ht effect) on the end. Does anyone know the line? 65.103.7.70 18:14, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
I read in the article for Sonic Adventure that the Gamecube version features the same stuff that could be downloaded from the internet to the original Dreamcast version. However, this is only available via an Action Replay. When I looked up action replay codes for Sonic Adventure DX, I only found a total of eight codes, not including the code that lets you unlock the aforementioned downloadables. If you aren't the one who included that information, then could you please tell me who posted it, along with that person's email address? If you are responsible for that tidbit, then could you please tell me where you found out about that particular AR code? Thanks.
Sincerely, Eric Ledger
i just found a site called [2] that has articles 100% similar to the wikipedia ones. It even has an article there that is suggesting another article be merged with it, and the same article here suggests that that same article they referenced be merged with it, as well. What is this site? Does it have anything to do with WP or is it just ripping it off? Temp
oh, ok. thanks Temp
Answers.com in particular really steams me. Not only do they mess up the layout of the pages, but they profit off my work! -- froth T C 05:11, 2 October 2006 (UTC)
How does private equity performance compare to public market performance ? What the advantages of investing in private equity funds versus investing in public companies ?
I used this cite in writing a paper (APA) I am confused on how to cite this with in my paper and on my reference page. Thanks
Hi, I am in the 9th grade. There is a kid in my class (grade) that is extraordinarily overweight. Now, he's a nice kid, but there is that burining question everyone has: How long does he have?
Now, he's about 6' 2" and almost 400 pounds, 15 years old. The sad thing is he just keeps gaining weight. A half year ago, he was a bit over 350.
Now, I'd like an expert to just estimate if he will live long enough to see his kids go through school; to see his own graduation. Is he morbidly obese? Thank you. 71.250.12.182 22:59, 1 October 2006 (UTC)