As a term in ornamentation diaper is applied to a surface covered with a flowered pattern sculptured in low relief, or to a similar pattern in painting or gilding covering a panel or flat surface. Research Diaper
Tarsia-work was a kind of marquetry popular in 15th century Italy. It consisted of pieces of different coloured woods inlayed into a panel of walnut so as to represent landscapes, figures, fruits etc. Research Tarsia-work
Dirk Bouts was a Flemish painter. He was born in 1415 at Haarlem and died in 1475. He was made city painter of Louvain in 1468. Bouts painted religious works and portraits in a linear, reserved, yet deeply felt style influenced by Roger van der Weyden. He skilfully used landscape as background and depicted still-life objects as accessories. Famous for the subtlety of his colouring and for his ability to suggest space in his interiors and landscapes, he is considered a foremost northern painter of his time, surpassed only by Jan van Eyck. Outstanding among Bouts's works are five panels in a triptych on biblical themes, including a masterly Last Supper in the central panel, painted for St. Pierre, Louvain. Also important is the Ordeal by Fire. Research Dirk Bouts
Kenneth Williams was an English actor, comedian and broadcaster. He was born in 1926 at London and died in 1988. He is remembered by film-goers for his starring roles in the 'Carry On' series of films, while radio listeners mourne his departure and subsequent absence from the panel of the Radio 4 comedy quiz programme 'Just a Minute'. Research Kenneth Williams
The transfer of blood from one individual to another first became a practical proposition during the Great War. The recognition of four major blood groups indicated that there were limitations on blood transfusion which necessitated very careful examination of the blood of the two individuals concerned. In the early days of transfusion after preliminary grouping, the blood was transferred from the donor to the recipient by the ' direct' method, using a two-way tap and syringe, so that the blood was not exposed to the air and had no opportunity for clotting. The 'indirect' method was later introduced in which the donor's blood was received into a solution of sodium citrate which prevented it from clotting by inactivating the calcium. Within an hour or so the blood was then injected into the veins of the recipient. Prior to the second World War, most large hospital centres in Great Britain maintained a panel of blood donors who were willing to come to the hospital at any hour of the day or night for emergency transfusion. The relatives of patients also were called upon, if with the right blood group, to give their blood.
The necessities of war, and the greater demands of surgery for blood transfusion led to the establishment of ' blood banks', in which are stored large quantities of blood taken at a convenient time from thousands of volunteers. With suitable refrigeration, blood may be stored for three weeks with safety and such blood is quite suitable for the treatment of shock and conditions of blood loss. Certain other disorders, mainly medical conditions affecting the formation of red cells in the bonemarrow, are preferably treated with the transfusion of fresh blood: this seems to possess properties which become lost in storage. Blood transfusion performs a double purpose. It replaces the oxygen-carrying red cells and its fluidfraction, the plasma, contributes protein which maintains the circulating blood volume, thus preventing the escape of water into the tissues. Plasma or serum may be separated from the whole blood and dried. In this form it was used extensively during the Second World War because it could be stored indefinitely and could be reconstituted by the addition of distilled water when infusion was needed in the treatment of shock. By the extraction of the fluid portion of the whole blood, the cell content may be concentrated. Such a preparation is known as packed cells. This has become of particular value if it is necessary to raise the haemoglobin rapidly without raising the blood volume unduly. Such a procedure may be required in the treatment of severe anaemia arising from toxaemia. Research Blood Transfusion
Detecting set L4A1 was the British Army designation for the Plessey P6/2 Metal detector range.
The P6/2 equipment consisted of a waterproof electronic unit and a set of operator-interchangeable waterproof probes. The operating mode was pulsed induction. Target detection was indicated audibly by a loudspeaker or plug-in earphone(s). Switched sensitivity and response times were provided. Power was supplied from internal batteries or an external source via an adaptor. An in-built battery check was provided. The function switch, loudspeaker, probe and earphone sockets wee located on a control panel at-the top of the electronic unit. The electronic unit was carried in a slung webbing haversack for manpack operation.
Four types of probe were provided as standard, each for a specific purpose. A connection cable terminated in a quick release plug is integral with each probe.
P6A/2 was a tubular ferrite probe suitable for searches in bushes, streams and rugged urban and rural environments.
P6E/2 Open Loop Probe was a lightweight probe, for ground search applications.
P6F/2 was a short robust probe for general searches in restricted environments.
P6G/2 was a light easy-to-use probe designed for the searching of persons.
Plessey could also supply special probes that could be designed for particular applications e.g. the P6C/2 sledge probe.
The P6/2 equipment was designed to perform over the frequency range 50 to 500MHz. When fitted with a P6A/2 or P6F/2 probe and an MDA7/2 earpiece the P6/2 was capable of operating within four metres of a 1W, handheld radio transmitter or within six metres of a vehicle-mounted 10W radio transmitter without malfunctioning, blocking, or causing interference to the receiver in the radio station.
Typical detection range for the P6E/2 Probe was approximately 220mm with a 2p coin or 250mm2 copper, 18 G and approximately 400mm with a pistol Research Detecting Set L4A1
Ashton-Tate's dBase IV was a greatly enhanced version of dBase III Plus and provided more facilities for the power user to develop turnkey applications without the need to write code. The Control Center was an extension of The Assistant in dBase III Plus and was much more powerful. The Control Center let users open and close files, create views and reports, and run programs that provide the novice end-user with easier access to dBase files. Reports, forms, and queries produced through the Control Center generate dBase source code which can be edited. The Query By Example panel of the Control Center displays a visual representation of the data file. By specifying criteria within a view, you can select records, display fields, or combine data from several database files. Without leaving dBase IV, you can run DOS operations such as CHKDSK or DIR through the DOS window. dBase IV can save 47 indexes to a single file. Index files are automatically created with every database file. Each time you open a database file, the associated index file is automatically opened. This is much easier than opening data and index files separately as required in dBase III Plus. The new Application Generator writes all code necessary for incorporating forms, reports, and files into a turnkey application. The dBase/SQL command programming language lets you create, modify, or query databases using SQL commands. You can issue SQL commands from the dot prompt and include SQL procedures within dBase programs. This allows access to dBase files by mainframe and minicomputer users who are familiar with SQL. When dBase IV executes SQL commands, it first translates the code from SQL to actual dBase source code. This translation prevents users from accessing external SQL code. Enhancements to the programming language let you create two dimensional arrays, multi-child relationships, and data validation support. A transaction processing procedure creates a transaction log file of changes made to se files. This helps avoid data loss due to power shortages, inadvertent reboots, and system failures.
When used with Ashton-Tate's Chart-Master, the dBase/ Chart-Master Bridge let users graph data files. The report and form generator are WYSIWYG, so it is easier to develop forms and reports. The screen painter displays memo fields through a window, and a pseudo compiler increases the speed of all commands issued at the dot prompt up to ten times faster than in dBase III Plus. Memo fields can be searched, copied to and from, and are available for program control. This lets you program
dBase IV to perform automatic queries on memo fields. Built-in printer drivers support bold, italics, underlining, superscript, and subscript printing. Research dBase IV
A Jack saw or panel saw is a light hand saw with a narrow, usually slightly tapering, blade of fine teeth, for cutting timber thinly. Research Jack Saw
Superbase 2 by Precision Software, is a system which offers file management to end users together with a more powerful multi-file relational capability within the Windows 2 environment. Because the product uses a graphical interface accessing data is as simple as pointing and clicking a mouse. The product can run using either a full copy of Microsoft Windows 2 or the runtime version of Windows that is bundled with the package.
Superbase 2 gives three types of views; a record view (default), a table view and a page view which allows you to place fields any place on your screen. Once you open a particular view on screen,
Superbase 2 provides a VCR-type panel that allows you to easily browse through your data. A row of symbols across the bottom of the screen represent commonly used functions such as fast-forward, reverse and pause. Superbase 2 gives access to many powerful features including calculated fields, required ranges, external lookups and externally linked text and graphics fits. The externally linked text files can be edited and stored in Superbase 2s built-in text editor.
Superbase 2 includes report capabilities such as optional date stamping page numbering and headings. Fields can be from any file, making it a fully relational report writer. In-line calculations and text concatenations allow for calculated fields in the report output. Research Superbase 2
The Centre Est DR 250 is a French four-seater light aircraft developed from the Jodel Sicile Record and first flown in 1965. The Centre Est DR 250 is powered by a Lycoming O-320 four-cylinder horizontally opposed air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 270 kmh and a range of 1600 km. Compared to the Jodel Sicile Record, the DR 250 has a larger, more comfortable cabin and larger instrument panel. Research Centre Est DR 250
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