A Wisdom Archive on Chains

A chain can be any of the following: a flexible connection through multiple rigid links; applications include: pulling (it cannot be used for pushing) power transmission, as in roller chains (e.g., bicycle chains) conveyance systems, similar to a conveyor belt, as in flat chains and pintle chains hanging, for instance in a steelyard balance or as the main cable in earlier suspension bridges (in modern bridges wire cables are used) keeping together to avoid falling a

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Chaining is an instructional procedure used in Behavioral Psychology. It involves reinforcing individual responses occurring in a sequence to form a complex behavior. It is frequently used for training behavioral sequences (or "chains") that are beyond the current repetoire of the learner. The chain is broken down into steps using task analysis. The learner is then taught each step individually. The chain is set in motion through the use of a discriminant stimulus, or prompt. Eventually, each step, or link, in the chain becomes the di

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To dream of being bound in chains, denotes that unjust burdens are about to be thrown upon your shoulders; but if you succeed in breaking them you will free yourself from some unpleasant business or social engagement. To see chains, brings calumny and treacherous designs of the envious. Seeing others in chains, denotes bad fortunes for them.  

 
Source: 10 000 Dream Interpretations, by Gustavus Hindman Miller
 
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The chain is an English unit of length. It is defined as 66 feet (20.1168 metres). It is also known as the surveyor's chain, Gunter's chain or land chain. Chain unit - Conversions. 1 chain is equivalent to: 66 feet (exactly) 22 yards (exactly) 4 rods (exactly) 4 poles (exactly) 4 perches (exactly) 100 links 10 chains = 1 furlong 80 chains = 1 mile Since the width of an acre was d ... Including:

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In sewing and embroidery, a chain stitch is a series of looped stitches that form a chain. It can be used decoratively or constructively. Compare lockstitch. Other related archivesembroidery, lockstitch, sewing

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Chain of Lakes has multiple meanings: Chain of Lakes Park, a baseball stadium in Winter Haven, Florida used by the Cleveland Indians for spring training. The Chain of Lakes park area in Minneapolis, Minnesota consisting of Lake Calhoun, Lake Harriet, Lake of the Isles, and Cedar Lake, also part of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway. The village of Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri Other related archivesCedar Lake, Chain of Lakes Park, Chain-O-Lakes,

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