Grounding (punishment) — Grounding is a common punishment for children or teenagers in the US. It is often suggested as an alternative to spanking or other corporal punishment, and falls into the category of non violent child discipline. Typically a young person who is… … Wikipedia
Fencing practice and techniques — of modern competitive fencing are governed by the FIE, though they developed from conventions developed in 18th and 19th century Europe to govern fencing as a martial art and a gentlemanly pursuit. The modern weapons for sport fencing are the… … Wikipedia
NEMA connector — Twist lock connector redirects here. For the device used in intermodal shipping, see Twistlock. Ungrounded and grounded power plugs … Wikipedia
Industrial and multiphase power plugs and sockets — Industrial and multiphase plugs and sockets provide a connection to the electrical mains rated at higher voltages and currents than household plugs and sockets. They are generally used when more than two current carrying conductors (polyphase… … Wikipedia
Ground and neutral — For uses of the term ground or earth in electricity but not in the context of mains wiring, see ground (electricity). Since the neutral point of an electrical supply system is often connected to earth ground, ground and neutral are closely… … Wikipedia
Lightning protection system — A lightning protection system is a system that protects a structure from damage due to lightning strikes, either through safely conducting the strike to the ground, or preventing the structure from being struck. Most lightning protection systems… … Wikipedia
Lightning rod — A lightning rod (USA) or lightning conductor (UK) is a single component in a lightning protection system. In addition to rods placed at regular intervals on the highest portions of a structure, a lightning protection system typically includes a… … Wikipedia
Doc Daneeka — Also covered in this article are the minor characters Gus Wes, Dr Stubbs and Mrs Daneeka. Doc Daneeka is a fictional character in the novel Catch 22 by Joseph Heller. Doc Daneeka is the squadron physician and a friend of the novel s protagonist,… … Wikipedia
Stèphano Sabetti — Infobox Scientist name = Dr. Stèphano Sabetti Dr. Stèphano Sabetti is a spiritual facilitator/mentor, eclectic writer and speaker on fundamental spiritual, philosophical, and psychological subjects. His subject matter includes such diverse topics … Wikipedia
Electrical conduit — risers, seen inside fire resistance rated shaft, as seen entering bottom of a firestop. The firestop is made of firestop mortar on top, rockwool on the bottom. Raceways are used to protect cables from damage … Wikipedia
Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; … Universalium