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British Standard Whitworth (BSW) – A very common standard in the building industry but not common for machinery. Threaded rod is often Whitworth.

- Combination wrenches are, the name suggests, a combination of an open-end jaw wrench and box end wrench. The open and box end tend to be the same size.

It all started in the days when brands were relying on jingles to gain their share of mind. From toothpaste to confectionary, brands jumped on the jingle bandwagon, using simple, limerick-styled rhymes and audio mnemonics to increase memorability. Needless to say, it was an incredibly successful strategy, so much so that jingles continue to be used by many big brands today.

These opportunities are a great way of networking and exploring avenues for growth within the network. Creative agencies used to focus on training but due to shrinking profit margins, this expense was the first to be tossed out of the window, without understanding how essential training is for professional and institutional growth.

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Reading magazines is one of the sedentary pursuits still considered a preference of many. Even though most of the magazines are enjoyed online, the content being more up-to-date and lively, printed magazines have a market of their own.

Keep in mind that the required thickness of the foam is determined by the building code and climate zone (see section and table R806.5 in the 2015 IRC). If the foam isn’t thick enough in proportion to the interior insulation, the assembly is at risk of moisture accumulation—sometimes at high risk. It’s the proportion of exterior R-value to total R-value that’s important. More insulation on the exterior is good; less is bad.

Reporting for Aurora during those exciting times, I met a number of bankers across the three main segments of the industry. These were the large, formerly nationalised banks and subsequently dubbed the ‘Big Five’, multinational banks and locally-owned private banks (which were thriving by catering to middle-class customers). Being part of a marketing publication, my focus would be on optics of growth in the industry as well as the advertising that it produced.

 Ultrasonic welding appeals to toy manufacturers because it offers fast process times. Photo courtesy Herrmann Ultrasonics Inc. 

Get yerself a plastic lunch tray (yeah, like from a cafeteria). Line it with a towel or a piece of soft cloth. Do your disassembly on that tray. Screws don’t bounce off towels or cloth.

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