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Snap Circuit Quizzes

This download contains two quizzes for a unit on Snap Circuits here.

Quiz 1 comes with a circuit image that students must examine and then fill in a statement on whether or not items on the circuit are on or off. Quiz 1 comes with answers.

Quiz 2 includes multiple choice, a circuit image students must analyze and respond to statements using yes or no, and asks users to create their circuit. Quiz…

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UL-437 Requirements

All lock picking content is for educational and informational use only.

Underwriters Laboratories defines the different types of locks for which the specification applies.

Product: This refers to any type of lock or component defined within the standard:

Door Lock:This is a rim or mortise-type locking assembly that is used on doors to deter unauthorized opening by one or more of the…

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Modifying a SouthOrd 8-Pin Tubular Pick to a 7-Pin

All lock picking content is for educational and informational use only.

This was taken from a PDF and put into a more SEO friendly post.

Recently I purchased the SouthOrd Tubular 8 pick and the rubber handle just spun freely which seems to be a defect that anothe

Recently I purchased the SouthOrd Tubular 8 pick and the rubber handle just spun freely which…

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UNLOCKING MASTER COMBINATION PADLOCKS

FINDING THE LAST NUMBER

On older Master Locks, ones where the arrow at the top is raised, simply pull on the shackle and turn the dial until it catches, that’s the third number in the combination.

On new locks with the recessed arrow, there are twelve places the dial will catch if you turn it while pulling on the shackle. Seven of these will catch between two numbers – ignore these. Find the…

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Impressioning Manual For Amateur Locksmiths

1.0. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Impressioning is a method of fitting a key to a lock without taking the lock apart. Basically, here is how it works: A key blank is inserted into the lock, then turned to bind the pins. When the pins are binding, the key is wiggled or moved to produce marks on the blank. If a pin is at the shear line it will not bind, and no marking will occur. When marks are found,…

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DIY Making a Pick Case

Hello everyone, have you ever wanted to make your own pick cases? But have never really been sure how, well this guide is your answer to creating your own case.

Materials

Sewing machine, Or needle

Thread

The material of your choice (I recommend corduroy, It looks good and feels good)

Sewing scissors

Velcro or buttons

Colored pencil for marking (I recommend white)

Ruler…

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Secrets of LockPicking by Steven Hampton

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This file is a complete transcription of the book, Secrets of Lock Picking by Steven Hampton, minus the chapter on warded…

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What's Up With Rural America and Ideas to Fix It

What’s Up With Rural America and Ideas to Fix It

Since the 2016 there has been an increased focus on the geographic divide: Urban vs Rural. While this divide is omnipresent throughout US History and occasionally bubbles to the top (anyone remember the clarion call of Raise Less Corn and More Hell?). The election of 2016 is one of these times. Rural America clearly is hurting and the 2016 election was a cry for help.

This will be a page to…

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M1 Garand BluePrints

Below are some pdfs which show the blueprints of the M1 Garand Rifle

Blueprint – M1 Garand Rifle 1

Blueprint – M1 Garand Rifle 2

Blueprint – M1 Garand Rifle 3

Blueprint – M1 Garand Rifle 4

Blueprint – M1 Garand Rifle 5

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Poetry Collection

Every once and a while I come up with a poem. This page will serve as a repository of them.

Folding Doors are not Mismatched

Same wood. Same paint. Same design.

Made together, for each other.

Strong. Solid.

Folding doors, apart during the day, yet always near.

They see the world that separates them.

Evening settles and they are reunited.

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Persian Cultural Report: Instruments

There are several instruments that are important in Iranian culture. Some instruments originated from inside Iran while the origins of other instruments are not known. Three important instruments that have contributed to Iran’s rich musical history and culture are the daf, the tar, and the santur. These instruments are used mainly to play classical Persian music as they do not lend themselves…

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Persian Cultural Report: Sports and Games

Iran is home to a wide variety of professional sports and parlor games. Some sports and games are domestic having originated from inside Iran. Other sports and games are imports, having originated from outside Iran. Several games that Iranians invented at one time or another were an Olympic sport.

The game of Polo (Chogan) has its origins in Iran. Polo was carried by nomads who traveled…

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Culture Report: Persian Pastries and Desserts

Persian desserts can be divided into several categories and sub-categories. There are drinkable and non-drinkable desserts. There are wet and dry desserts. Finally, there are frozen and non-frozen desserts.

The drinkable desserts may be severed with a meal or bought at local kiosks. One popular kind is doogh, which is a combination of carbonated water, yogurt, and mint. This drink is so…

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Persian Lemon Dressing for Pasta

چاشنی لیمو Makes a lemon dressing for pasta

¼ cup of lemon juice

یک چهارم فنجان اب لیمو

¼ cup of olive oil

یک چهارم فنجان روغن زیتون

2 tablespoons of garlic powder

دو میز- قاشق ها پودر سیر

2 tablespoons of dry basil

دو میز- قاشق ها برگ ها خشک

Salt and pepper

نمک و فلفل

Dash of nutmeg

یک کم جوز

How to combine with Pasta

Cook pasta

پاستا می پزد

Combine with…

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Learning Farsi Language Resources

I had the opportunity to take Farsi coursework at the University of Maryland: College Park for 3 months one summer. I have listed some of the resources used to help acquire skills in that language below

Farsi Program for those interested in applying:

Persian Flagship Program

Persian Summer Language Program

Resources

The Routledge Introductory Persian Course: A link to purchase the…

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First 400 Words in Any Language to Master

Animals: dog, cat, fish, bird, ‘animal’ (dog/cat/fish/bird = animal), snake, cow, pig, mouse, horse, elephant, tail, wing

Transport: train, plane, car, bicycle, bus, boat, tire, gasoline, (train) ticket

City/Countryside: city, house, street, airport, train station, bridge, hotel, farm, a crowd, court

Clothes: hat, dress, skirt, shirt, T-shirt, pants, shoes, pocket

Colors:red, green,…

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Notes on Pre World War One Chinese Resturants

80th Infantry Division drew men from VA, West VA, PA Chinese Restaurants

DC in the 1890s first ones appear: https://ggwash.org/view/32254/then-now-the-only-chinese-restaurant-east-of-the-river

https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/asian_american_and_pacific_islander_heritage/Downtown-Historic-District.htm

Pittsburgh, Early 1900s: http://old.post-gazette.com/lifestyle/20031209chinatown1209p1.asp

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