Black currants -- once nearly eradicated in the U.S. out of fear they harboured a threat to the lumber industry -- are making a comeback. Popular in Europe and Asia, the small black berries are high ...

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The DIN/ISO A2 and DIN/ISO A4 stainless bolts are two common types of stainless steel fasteners that come in different sizes. A2 bolts are also known as ASTM 304 or 18-8, while the A4 is also known as ...

The temperature of a lighter's flame depends on the type of lighter being used. Methane, propane and butane are the most common types of gas lighters. In ordinary discount lighters, the gas is mixed ...

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 can format images on a slide. The "Format" tab on the command Ribbon can convert the image from a rectangular format to a skewed look that seems to pop off the slide. For ...

Manual transmissions can be fun to drive, but a problem with shifting is no fun at all. If your vehicle is stuck in reverse, it could be a simple issue with the clutch or a larger mechanical issue. A ...

A surprising amount of kids’ film and TV isn’t really for kids. The adult creators have fun with their projects, and are well aware that adults will watch the shows too, whether it’s because they’re ...

In Microsoft Word 2007 or 2010, you can make the first letter of a document, section or paragraph larger than the surrounding text. To format an initial letter in this style, called a dropped cap, use ...

Photoshop's offset filter allows you to offset the pixels in your image, taking the edge lines and shifting them toward the middle of your photograph. This filter is mainly used for the purpose of ...

The global root folder on your PC may not be easy to find if it's hidden. Often designers create a computer operating system with special hidden files to protect them from tampering by unskilled users ...

The ignition on a Stihl 032 AV chainsaw contains a module, a coil, a high-voltage lead wire and a ground wire. This system connects with the flywheel, so that when the magnets on the flywheel have ...

Many kids dream at one time or another of being a firefighter when they grow up. The excitement involved in this line of work appeals to many children. What young boy doesn't want to slide down a ...