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What is a 6.5-284 caliber? The 6.5-284 Norma originated as a wildcat cartridge based on the . 284 Winchester cartridge necked down to 6.5 mm. Is a 6.5-284 A long action? Since the 6.5-284 Norma is nominally a short-action round (COAL 3.228,) let’s revisit the ballistic chart I used in a previous blog comparing the […]

What is the Williamson turn? The Williamson turn is an alternative manoeuvre used to bring a ship or boat under power back to a point it previously passed through, often for the purpose of recovering a casualty at sea. It was named for John Williamson, USNR, who used it in 1943 to recover a man […]

Does Sony TV support DLNA? Sony® makes various DLNA certified devices such as Blu-ray™ Disc players, Televisions, Computers, Sony Smartphones, Tablets and more. How do I enable DLNA on my Sony TV? In the upper-right corner of the desktop home screen, tap the Apps icon. In the Apps screen, tap the DLNA icon. In the […]

What is sapropterin used for? Sapropterin is used to lower phenylalanine levels in the blood of patients with phenylketonuria (PKU). High levels of phenylalanine (an amino acid) in the blood can cause severe brain damage, including severe mental retardation, seizures, tremors, or decreased learning ability. Is sapropterin a drug? Sapropterin is in a class of […]

How much does an RC turbine jet cost? According to the YouTube poster Centre, the plane was a 1/3 scale twin turbine costing $35,000. Such are the risks of flying RC planes, even when you’re flying them properly. How do radio controlled planes work? A radio-controlled aircraft (often called RC aircraft or RC plane) is […]

Can you cook eggs in an aebleskiver pan? It also happens to be about the easiest way to cook eggs I know of! The trick is to use an aebleskiver pan (we specifically have a cast-iron aebleskiver pan). Now for the main idea: turn the eggs about 90 degrees (only halfway to upside down, not […]

How much does a 2014 Porsche cost? Pricing on the 2014 Porsche 911 ranges from about $62,400 for the base Carrera to around $126,600 for the high-performance 911 Turbo S. What is the difference between a Carrera and a Carrera S? For the 992, the S enjoys a huge power advantage relative to the Carrera […]

What kind of pistol is a HK P30? Read More. A recent HK pistol design, the P30 is a modern police and security pistol that combines function and safety. Ergonomic features include a special grip frame with interchangeable backstrap inserts and lateral plates, allowing the pistol to be individually adapted to any user. Why choose […]

Does Knights of the Old Republic work on Xbox 360? ORIGINAL STORY 12.00pm: Half a dozen games for the original Xbox, including Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, are now available to digitally download ahead of their launch as Xbox One backwards compatible titles. For now, it looks like they are playable on Xbox […]

Where are the trenches in 1917? southwestern England The filmmakers shot the film in southwestern England, where they dug about 2,500 feet of trenches — a defining characteristic of the war’s Western Front — for the set. What happened during WW1 in 1917? 1917 saw the entry of America into World War One, the result […]