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Chapter 05 – Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne
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The Ben Line, the story of a merchant fleet at war, 1939-1943. … |
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The Ben Line. The story of a merchant fleet at war, 1939-1945. With plates … |
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Steamers $1.9 Colorful invitations have a watercolor picture of the bay at sunset. Clams and oysters are on the dinner table next to a steamer pot. Bright white reception, respond and informal / thank you cards are available. |
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Sewer City Short Line of the Southern Oregon Live-Steamers, by Webber $1.6 This book is in Good Used condition |
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Railways, Steamers and Telegraphs; A Glance at Their Recent Progress and Present State $25.43 Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free. This is an OCR edition with typos. Excerpt from book: III. EARLY DAYS OF THE LOCOMOTIVE. What had been known of steam-locomotion or steam-carriages up to this period ? Excepting the machines made for Kanghi?to be hereafter mentioned?Leupold's appears to have been the earliest steam- engine, applicable to locomotive purposes; but the first practical idea of applying steam-power to wheeled carriages is due to Dr Robison, by whom it was communicated to Watt in 1759. Some time afterwards the latter made a model of a high-pressure locomotive, and described its principle in his fourth patent in 1784, which, among certain improvements, specified ' a portable steam-engine, and machinery for moving wheel-carriages.' Watt, however, had doubts as to the safety of his machine, and mentioned the subject to one of his friends, Murdoch, who, three years afterwards, constructed a model of a locomotive which proved the correctness of the previous calculations. This engine was made in 1787, and was employed in that year to drive a small wagon round a room at his house at Redruth, in Cornwall. Among those who saw it was Richard Trevethick, who, in 1802, took out a patent for a similar invention. Singularly enough, a similar model was exhibited the same year at the opposite end of the kingdom, when Symington's locomotive was shewn in the house of Mr Gilbert Measom at Edinburgh. He pursued the experiment, and in 1795 worked a steam-engine on a line of turnpike-road in Lanarkshire and the adjoining county. Then followed that by Trevethick and Vivian in 1802, which ran on the Merthyr tramway, and drew a load of ten tons at the rate of five miles an hour. Slight ridges were left in the edge of the wheels and on the trams, to prevent their slipping round, and to insure a forward movement. That without this precaution there could be no adhesion or adv... |
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Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares $3.95 A funny, entertaining introduction to Ben Franklin and his many inventions, including the story of how he created the " magic square." A magic square is a box of nine numbers arranged so that any line of three numbers adds up to the same number, including on the diagonal Teachers and kids will love finding out about this popular teaching tool that is still used in elementary schools today |
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Chesapeake Bay Steamers $21.37 Since English settlers first touched the shore of the new country in 1607, the Chesapeake Bay has been a multifaceted engine of American history and commerce. The body of inland tidal water between the largest bay cities, Norfolk and Baltimore, was large enough to be the setting of adventure and close enough to allow smaller towns and cities to grow up on its shores. The common community came to life with the technologies of steamboats that could cover the long distances between North and South relatively quickly. Steamers filled in the nooks and crannies of the bay's geography, and by the mid-19th century, the skies over the bay were lined with dark, waterborne contrails in all directions. Strong machines built to master rough seas while moving gently enough for small harbors, many steamers had life spans that crossed whole eras in American history. Some were drafted into distinguished service in domestic and foreign wars. The steamers plied the bay and its rivers with a feminine grace well into the mid-20th century, when they were overtaken by the rush of modern times. The last steamer sailed into oblivion exactly 150 years after the first of them appeared in Baltimore harbor. |
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93-10032 Big Ben Accent Lamp $117 Big Ben Accent Lamp; Bulb #: 1; Bulb Type: 60W Med.; Switch: on/off line; Shade Size: 5/8" x 10/12.5" x 9.5"; Material: composite; Finish: laird; Dimensions: 10"L x 12.5"W x 26" |
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Ben Wallace, Detroit Pistons, 4/26/2012 $14.99 AUBURN HILLS- MI - APRIL 26: Detroit Pistons including Ben Wallace #6 of the Detroit Pistons line up during the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Philadelphia 76ers on April 26- 2012 at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Auburn Hills- Michigan. Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by J. Dennis/Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images) |
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Prolonged Winter Power Outage
In the winter, the power supply to your home can be interrupted from a few hours to several days by freezing rain, sleet, snow storms and/or high winds which damage power lines and equipment. This is the same power supply that you need to heat your home, be it electric baseboards or furnaces, or gas or oil furnaces (which use electric controls and distribution fans). If you encounter an extended period of time without power, the result can be a loss of heating, which in turn results in a cold home, severe living conditions, and possible damage to walls, floors and plumbing.
Be Prepared
During a winter power outage, you should be prepared to follow some procedures to help protect your home from damage. You should have a power outage preparedness plan that includes listing the location of your electrical breakers, gas and water valves. Everyone in your household should know where this document is kept. In advance, you should also consider the following:
- Keep spare batteries, along with a readily accessible flashlight and portable am/fm radio.
- Keep handy extra fuses (if you have an electrical box that uses fuses).
- If your home is prone to flooding, consider purchasing and installing a DC sump pump and back-up battery, or a properly sized inverter and battery for the pump.
- Prepare a 3-day, emergency kit which includes: 4 litres of water per person/day, canned food, a manual can opener, utensils, a sleeping bag or blanket per person, medication, flashlight, a crank or battery operated radio, spare batteries, a change of clothes, diapers, a first aid kit, insurance information and if applicable, pet food and litter. Pack all of these items in a bag — also refer to emergency preparedness websites or the emergency section of your phone directory.
- Routinely check your main water supply valve to ensure proper operation.
Leaving Your Home
If you must leave your home for more than 24 hours because of a power failure, here are some simple things to do to prevent house damage.
Electricity and Power
- Shut off power to house at breaker box.
- Shut power off at the breaker to the water heater, furnace, water pump (if you have one) and sump pump.
- Make sure that appliances, electronic equipment and tools are turned off at the switch and unplugged.
- Close gas valves, if you have natural gas or propane.
- Unplug major appliances so that they do not start up cold when power is restored.
- Turn the thermostat down.
- Use a flashlight versus candles or oil lamps.
Water
- Turn off water supply at water service entrance (the valve is generally located at the front of the house, near the basement floor).
- Open all taps, starting at the top of the house and let them drain. Flush the toilet to drain the tank. If you get your water from a well, drain the pump line and expansion tanks. Unhook washing machine hoses and drain. Leave all taps open while you are gone.
- If you are not on a septic system and have to leave for a long period and freezing is certain, pour a non-toxic antifreeze (cottage or recreational vehicle antifreeze, or windshield washer fluid) in all traps (toilets, sinks, washing machines, showers).Caution: Never add an ammonia-based product to items that have the non-toxic antifreeze in the trap — such as for cleaning the toilet bowl before you leave. The results are hazardous.
- If the temperature inside your house will remain below freezing for a long time, turn off power source first and then drain the hot water tank by attaching a hose to the tank drain valve and running it to the basement floor drain. For electric hot water tanks, turn off the power at the breaker. For gas hot water tanks, turn the gas valve to "OFF".
- If the weather is not too cold, or if you are checking the house regularly, the hot water tank may survive without draining. In this case, turn off the power to the hot water tank at the breaker or fuse box, or turn the gas valve to "Pilot".
- If your house is equipped with a sump pump to protect it from ground water, it will not work without electric power. Consider a back-up power source.
- If your home is on a septic system, do not use excessive water as the aeration pump or lift pump will not be operational.
- Wrap any exposed water pipes with insulation.
- Move valuables off the basement floor in case there is flooding.
More Tips
- For prolonged departures, pile snow, straw or other insulation material around the basement walls to prevent soil freezing next to the foundation. Close the door to the basement to keep in the heat.
- Empty refrigerators and freezers. If possible, do not keep surplus food. Wedge freezer and refrigerator doors open to prevent mold growth. Ensure that the devices used to hold the doors open cannot trap a child or pet inside.
- Notify municipal authorities — police, fire, hydro — that you are leaving the house. Unless there is a life or property-threatening emergency (illness or powerline down), do not call 9-1-1. Use the numbers specified in your phone directory.
- If you have a pet, ask your vet where you can take a pet during an evacuation.
- Take proof of identification with you.
- Ensure your home is secure before you leave, and bring your house key (doors and windows closed and locked).
- If you rely on your garage door opener for access to your garage, be sure you know how to operate it manually to access your car.
Returning Home
Power and Energy
- Use a flashlight — don't light matches or turn on electrical switches if you suspect damage or smell gas.
- Do not start major appliances until the house has returned to near normal temperature.
- Ensure that stoves, ovens, washing machines, electronics and portable space heaters are turned off at the switch.
- Turn on power to the house breaker box — with all appliances still unplugged.
- Turn power on to individual appliances (including refrigerators and freezers) when they are warmed up.
- If you turned off the gas, it should only be turned back on by a professional from the gas company.
- If there is flooding, do not operate appliances, electrical outlets, switches or fuse-breaker panels until they have been checked and serviced by a qualified technician.
Water
- Do not turn on the house water supply until indoor air returns to near normal temperature — in the 20oC range.
- Close all open taps, close hot water tank drain, reconnect washing machine hoses and the drain.
- Turn on water at water service entrance.
- Ensure that hot water taps are running and that the hot water tank is full before turning it on. Electric hot water tanks can be turned on at a breaker. If you have a gas hot water tank, call a service person to restore the gas to the tank.
- Turn on the tap which is on the highest level in the house until water is flowing, to bleed air out of the system. Ensure that drains are not clogged with ice or cracked by freezing. Run other taps until water is flowing. Check for leakage from pipes where possible. If you find leaks, turn off the water supply to the leaky pipe or turn off water at the service entrance until leaks are repaired.
- If you are on a septic system, do not add antifreeze, salt or additives to the septic tank and do not run the water continuously to unfreeze the system. Many contractors have pressure steamers to defrost frozen piping or can install heat tape or a tank heater.
- Check sump and sump pipes for freezing before starting the sump pump.
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