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How do you choose a good pair of binoculars?

Binoculars are available in three objective lens size: full size (10 x 50 and 8 x 42), mid size (10 x 32 and 7 x 35) and compact (10 x 25 and 8 x 25). The first number indicates the magnification power and the second the lens diameter.\nFull-size binoculars are suitable for low-light, wide-field viewing such as during bird and wildlife-watching and on boats. However, they are heavy and big in size. Compact binoculars are lightweight and suitable for daytime activities but become uncomfortable when used for long.\nMid-size binoculars are best suited for sports use and wildlife-watching. They ha..

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What is a team structure?

One organizational chart for team structures in a business includes one top manager that supervises lower managers; each lower manager supervises a team that generally lacks ranks. Each team member has a specific role to fill and a specific task to work toward a common goal with other team members. One team has a specific task to accomplish, while another team that has the same rank works on another task. Both teams are part of a larger goal.\nTo start, teams must learn to work together quickly, and managers must assign tasks right away. Managers must also work out differences among personalit..

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When was the first Daytona 500 night race?

Initially, the postponement delayed the race until noon on February 27, but the rain continued, forcing officials to delay the race's start time until later that evening. Because of this unusual racing schedule, 2012 also marked another milestone for NASCAR: the first prime-time television airing of the Daytona 500.Though the race took place later than its originally scheduled time, viewers still tuned in; in fact, more people than normal ended up watching the 2012 Daytona 500. According to NASCAR, about 36.5 million viewers tuned in to the race, marking the second-highest viewership of a..

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Can you ship 500 .22 rounds?

According to UPS.com guidelines, shippers put the box of ammunition in a tight-fitting box and then pack it inside an outer box fixed with partitions. Partitions help create a snug fit to prevent accidental discharge. The sealed box is marked “Cartridges, small arms” and “ORM-D” inside a rectangle that is 1/4 inch larger than the letters. UPS.com provides an ORM-D sticker image for printing. UPS only accepts ammunition packages at its customer centers or through a scheduled pickup service. The UPS Stores do not handle shipping cartridges.

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Where can you find real Japanese swords?

One sword takes anywhere from six to eight months to produce using traditional Japanese methods. Shinken swords are properly balanced, very sharp and flexible, and they have a "nioi" along the entire length of the blade. The nioi is a wavy line made during the process of forging the sword. Authentic Shinken swords are used by sword masters for training or for cutting practice at a dojo.\nThe Japanese Sword Museum features rotating exhibitions, including swords from various eras of history and culturally important swords from the country. The museum occasionally hosts conventions and sword forg..

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What is the average length of an NBA game?

An NBA game typically lasts around two hours when factoring in things like timeouts, commercial breaks and stoppages in play. If the score is tied after the four quarters have elapsed, five-minute overtime periods are played until one team has a greater number of points. The NBA does not allow for tie games.\nDue to the high stakes of the NBA playoffs, games are often much longer in length than their regular season counterparts, sometimes by as much as half an hour.

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How do you make custom flags for boats?

Boat flags must be robust to stand up to flapping behind a boat. Use a heavy fabric, such as nylon. Additionally, if using the sewing method, use a heavy thread and double-stitch. When sewing the edges of the flag, fold the fabric over several times to create a heavy seam.\nIf ironing on a design, use pins while arranging the design elements on the blank flag to hold everything in place. If using paper-backed, transfer glue, adhere the fabric to the glue before cutting out the shapes. With the paper backing still on, cut shapes out of the fabric and glue simultaneously.\nWhen designing the fla..

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How long do the Olympic Games last?

When the modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896, the games lasted a total of only 10 days. As the decades wore on and more many events were added, the duration of the games were extended to accommodate them.\nFor a few days before the opening ceremonies, each team receives individual welcoming ceremonies to the Games sponsored by the host country. Though a long-standing tradition, the welcoming ceremonies are not considered part of the official running time of the Olympic Games.

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How many times has Nigeria won the World Cup?

Nigeria played four matches during the 2014 World Cup. Their opponents included Iran, Argentina, France and Bosnia and Herzegovina. They scored just three goals after making 32 attempts. Nigeria's head coach, Stephen Keshi, resigned his position after the team's defeat in the 2014 World Cup competition. The 52-year-old man took over as head coach in 2011.

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What are some good electric folding bikes?

Easy Motion's Neo Volt has a well-balanced frame that includes lights and a carrying rack. The bike, which has a two-step folding design, is powered by a 350-watt geared hub motor with a 36-volt, 9-amp hour battery.\nThe e-Joe Epik SE is a lower-priced bike with many of the features found on more expensive models. The Epik SE has good range and climbing ability along with a throttle mode that doesn't require pedaling.\nProdecoTech's Outlaw 1200 is a full-size mountain bike with a powerful 1200-watt, 48-volt motor and Avid Guide hydraulic four-piston disc brakes. The Outlaw 1200&..

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