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What are some good playground blueprints?

The Detailed Play Systems' website is the host of the Jungle Fort series, and each entry comes with a photo of the playground set, a drawing and a blueprint. Users can click on the entries for details such as playground dimensions, contents for the different sets and kit selection prices. Some of the entries also enable users the ability to customize certain items or quantities.\nToday's Plans provide links to several other plan websites that have plans for wooden playgrounds with slides and swings, plans for installing slides and portable see-saws, and even play equipment plans from..

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What is a "double cousin"?

Double cousins share twice the DNA of regular first cousins. They have the same DNA makeup as half-siblings.\nIf identical twins marry another set of identical twins, the double cousins resulting are genetically the same as full siblings. If identical twins marry a pair of non-twin siblings, their children's degree of relatedness falls in between half-siblings and full siblings. The children of double cousins are called double second cousins.

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What are some different types of floor trusses?

Hybrid trusses are primarily made of wood, with steel incorporated at the joints to make the structure more stable, strong and flexible. Such trusses are normally used in multi-storey and commercial constructions.\nWood trusses are made entirely of wood. Flooring made of wood trusses is capable of withstanding large weights and stiff flooring materials such as ceramic tiles. Wood trusses are less expensive than hybrid ones and are commonly used in residential constructions.\nBoth hybrid and wood trusses can incorporate parallel or Pratt trussing styles. In the Pratt trussing style, beams are p..

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What advice could you offer someone wanting to attend Johns Hopkins University Medical School?

Johns Hopkins University Medical School offers graduate programs leading to doctorate master’s degrees in medicine, biomedical engineering, pharmacology, neuroscience and health science informatics. Applicants to any of these programs need to complete prerequisite classes at the undergraduate level and take entrance exams required by the particular program the student wants to enter. Students applying to a medical doctorate program require prior coursework in biochemistry. However, students applying to the informatics program do not have this requirement.\nPotential applicants should read th..

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What are some reliable freeware unzip programs?

7-Zip's file compression tool uses its own archive format, 7z, but is capable of reading and writing several other formats, such as ZIP, TAR and WIM. 7-Zip was released in July of 1999 and has been continually updated since then.\nCAM UnZip is another good ZIP file utility and can create, view, list and unzip ZIP files. Cam UnZip is distributed for free and includes support for password-protected ZIP files. JZip is a free WinZip alternative with broader file type support than CAM UnZip, and is able to work with ZIP, TAR, GZIP and 7-Zip files. According to jZip's website, the program ..

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What should you consider when deciding to euthanize an old dog?

Talking to a veterinarian about euthanizing a dog is often the first step, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The vet can determine how much pain and suffering the dog is experiencing and if there is any other way to relieve the pain. In an older dog, the pain might be due to the natural aging process and not treatable. Older dogs that have a lower quality of life, such as not being able to eat, experiencing pain while moving or frequently vomiting, are often suffering more than necessary.\nAnother thing to consider before euthanizing an older dog is wh..

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What is typically included in a will?

A court can appoint an administrator to serve in the same manner as the executor of the will if the will lacks the appointment of an executor, explains AARP. The testator of the will can appoint a spouse, a trusted friend or an adult child as an executor. However, the executor should have financial and legal knowledge such as a lawyer in the case of complicated affairs since an executor can deal with debt collectors or pay bills for the estate. A testator can also appoint joint executors such as a lawyer and a spouse.\nAlthough a will allows for the distribution of property, certain properties..

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What type of questions are included on a pre-employment math test?

Employees expected to do simple calculations, such as bank tellers and loan officers, take basic arithmetic math tests. Questions test on operations such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and use of arithmetic. Employees that have to be competent in basic math in their jobs may have to take an advanced test. In addition to arithmetic, questions in this category test on decimal identification and fraction conversions. Prospective delivery drivers may also take basic arithmetic tests and word problems related to the job. Telemarketers complete pre-employment tests on arithmetic ..

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What are some features of the 2015 Mazda CX-5 diesel?

The Mazda CX-5 diesel is a small crossover SUV that seats five and features a cargo area behind the rear seats with 17.7 cubic feet of space. The rear seats fold down to increase total cargo space to 57.2 cubic feet. Standard interior features on all trims include an infotainment system with touch-screen and joystick navigation, dual climate control, Bluetooth connectivity, and USB ports. The SE-L trim adds leather upholstery and a sunroof, while the Sport trim adds a backup camera, xenon lights and a nine-speaker Bose audio system.\nThe 148-horsepower version of Mazda's 2.2-liter SkyActi..

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What can you keep after a bankruptcy?

Even though bankruptcy is a federal proceeding, certain states such as Florida have exemptions, reports Privacy Matters. Florida allows debtors to keep their cars and homes as well as IRA accounts and a passport, though restrictions are placed on the value of the cars.\nUnder Chapter 13 bankruptcy, also known as reorganization, personal items can be kept as long as the total value is under $1,000, according to Privacy Matters. Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows debtors to hold onto some assets because it is based on an interest-free repayment plan, so the assets retained are based on income. However..

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