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What goes into sailcloth?

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Important properties of fibers used for sailcloth include initial modulus, breaking strength, flex strength and resistance to chemical damage. The properties of sailcloth fibers, including nylon, Kevlar, Spectra and Vectran, are discussed.

Author: Mahr, Peter
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1993
Synthetic fibers, Sails, Materials, Varieties, Textile fibers, Synthetic

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A weenie goes to sea

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A description is presented of the experiences of a woman who decides to go to sea in a 45-foot sloop. Her fears, apprehension and prior refusal to go to sea are discussed. The part she played in planning the voyage are discussed.

Author: Smith, Joy
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1999
Psychological aspects, Ocean travel, Column, Recreation, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts

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Prenatal exposure to chemicals goes unchecked

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Early-childhood exposure to industrial chemicals responsible for silent pandemic of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Author: Acosta, Kim
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Fit Pregnancy
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1079-3615
Year: 2007
Industrial Chemicals, Basic Chemical Manufacturing, CHEMICALS AND ALLIED PRODUCTS, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Causes of, Risk factors, Prenatal care, Psychic trauma in children, Epidemics, Childhood trauma (Psychology)

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