The book and paper group wiki is a publication of the book and paper group. Hello all, im doing practice questions based on the new part b book of specifications released jan 1, 2016. Nov 26, 2018 on spec not comparable in hope of success, using ones best guess 1889, banjo paterson, clancy of the overflow i had written him a letter which i had, for want of better knowledge, sent to where i met him down the lachlan, years ago, he was shearing when i knew him, so i sent the letter to him. It may be easier to define what foxing stains as identified by most.
Point the book away from you and brush the mildew away toward a garbage can or the ground outdoors. Removing foxing stains on books, papers, photographs. The spec cpu2000 benchmark tests are also called cpu2000 tests. With 8 years of extensive spec tracking under our belt, weve created this exclusive and unprecedented book for the 4th year running. As the book is used, the binding becomes looser until a wellused book may lay flat and remain open to any page in the book. The name may derive from the foxlike reddishbrown color of the stains, or the rust chemical ferric oxide which may be involved. Download your 2016 spec book now just type your email below and check your inbox.
Simply provide us with the email address you used to register, and well send you a link to reset your email. Cint2000 for measuring and comparing computeintensive integer performance, and cfp2000 for measuring and comparing. Would this be foxing, given that this was printed as recently as 1996 on hamilton wove paper. Ioba book terminology independent online booksellers. Spec is short for speculative, and spec work is defined by the aiga which counts many photographers as members as, work done prior to engagement. While we do not yet have a description of the spec file format and what it is normally used for, we do know which programs are known to open these files. Poets and authors greeted him in verse, he was kind richy spec, the friend to a distressed, dear spec, and many. Reduce the time that designers spend specwriting and managing the specification process. Technique to correct yellowing and foxing in antique books. A third aspect favors the foxing apparition, which is high relative humidity. For tables, each row with changes has heavy vertical outside border lines on both sides. The book and slipcase were both in good shape, except that the edges of the paper have what looks to me like foxing.
The spec book is here to give you an insiders look into one of the most exciting, but elusive parts of our industry the spec market. It is a showcase of their undeniable sophistication and beauty, and read more. Information and translations of foxing in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Foxed foxing brown spotting of the paper caused by a chemical reaction, generally found in 19th century books, particularly in steel engravings of the period. Luckily, we can help you easily get back to your specbooks. Then, for certain books, after reading the book, i would buy a clean copy for my bookshelf for future reference.
Specing article about specing by the free dictionary. The only software you need to run spec book pro is a web browser free and a pdf reader. Foxing is a term describing the agerelated spots and browning seen on vintage paper documents such as books, postage stamps, certificates, and so forth. What is spec work and why is it bad for photographers. The name may derive from the fox like reddishbrown color of the stains, 1 or the rust chemical ferric oxide which may be involved. Its membership comprises more than leading computer hardware and software vendors, educational institutions, research organizations, and government agencies worldwide. The worlds most comprehensive professionally edited abbreviations and acronyms database all trademarksservice marks referenced on this site are properties of their respective owners. Fox definition for englishlanguage learners from merriam. Definition of fox written for english language learners from the merriamwebster learners dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and countnoncount noun labels. In an effort to educate those working in the design profession, as well as the clients who use their services, a group of designers got together to share advice and stories about the pitfalls of spec. Spec book pro interior design specification software. Below are links to documents and important information for contractors and professional service providers. Pdf technique to correct yellowing and foxing in antique books.
Spec is a nonprofit organization that establishes, maintains and endorses standardized benchmarks to evaluate performance for the newest generation of computing systems. Specifications grammage density paper sizes units of paper quantity surface. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Doing a job without any guarantee of being paid, in the hope of winning future business. Jan 28, 2008 of course, i was destroying the book or printed spec, but my time is more important than a few dollars for a book, so i felt that ruining the book was a small price to pay for getting the material from the book or spec into my brain, while using my bus ride effectively. Select a standard specification for construction from the drop down menu.
Foxing definition, chemistry, causes, treatments or removal methods, and prevention. The social planning and events committee spec is a branch of student government that was founded in 1989. Mndot standard specifications for construction 2018 pdf the 2018 edition is effective for most projects let on or after january 26, 2018. Foxing is the name for the splotches, spots, and specks you often see on older books. To read a specification can be quite a journey and curiosity is ones most trusted guide. Foxed foxingbrown spotting of the paper caused by a chemical reaction, generally found in 19th century books, particularly in steel engravings of the period. Foxing definition, material used to cover the upper portion of a shoe. Standard specifications for construction and maintenance.
Foxing is an agerelated process of deterioration that causes spots and browning on old paper documents such as books, postage stamps and certificates. The name may derive from the fox like reddishbrown color of the stains, or the rust chemical ferric oxide which may be involved. The standard specifications are the basic requirements governing the material, equipment and methods used in construction contracts administered by the michigan department of transportation. All project documents submitted for the january 26, 2018, letting, or later lettings, must be in accordance with the 2018 spec book. Its first benchmark was a single cpu rating known as the specmark, in which one specmark was equivalent in performance to a vax 11780. The spec book is here to give you an insiders look into one of the most exciting, but. Evaluation of guided bends is a part of a welding procedure qualification. Cint2000 for measuring and comparing computeintensive integer performance, and cfp2000 for measuring and comparing computeintensive floating point performance. We have worked on very large to extremely small projects. The term foxing is used to denote the reddish or tannish spots, speckles, or bloches that discolor the paper of some older books. Of some kind of work, done with the hope of selling it to make a profit, but without a prior agreement or contract.
It s rare to find a book from the eighteenth or nineteenth century that doesn t show signs of foxing, and some modern books may also be foxed. Foxing has been variously attributed to a microorganism, iron particles in the paper, a high acid content in the paper, or a fungus reacting to metallic residue or other conditions of the paper. An approach to reading specifications quickly eric whites blog. No, we didnt commission the developer to build our houseit was built on spec with the rest of them. On spec definition and meaning collins english dictionary. An organization founded in 1988 to establish standard benchmarks for computers.
We prepare architectural specifications for construction projects and prepare master specifications. At spec, we develop, organize, and plan campus wide social and cultural activities for the university community. Please move your mouse over any pictures to get overall condition number that i. Change lines are in the in the left and right margins bordering paragraphs with change s. All project documents submitted for the january 26, 2018, letting, or later lettings, must be in accordance with the. While modern paper production methods largely eliminate foxing, advice to minimize foxing usually involves keeping the books or paper away from humidity. This revision of the standard specifications was issued in 2011. The definition, example, and related terms listed above have been written and compiled by the slangit team. Book plate an ownership label, usually placed inside front cover. See the list of programs recommended by our users below. Information and translations of spec in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. A spec script, also known as a speculative screenplay, is a noncommissioned and unsolicited screenplay. The cause or causes of foxing, which usually occurs in machinemade paper of the late 18th and the 19th centuries, are not completely understood, but in all. Information and translations of foxing in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on.
Dry out the damp wallpaper by increasing the heat in the room. This could be a development deal where a studio or producer asks a screenwriter to write another original script or adapt an idea or book into a screenplay. The most widely used set of tests, known as spec cpu2000 contains two benchmark suites. South pacific bureau for economic cooperation also seen as spbec. Download the guide specs for all fibertite product here. This publication pays homage to the typefaces that lie within. If it is summer, turn up the air conditioner for a few hours, or until the wallpaper is completely dry. The change lines border the whole paragraph, even if only one line in the paragraph has changed. Every day thousands of users submit information to us about which programs they use to open specific types of files. Information and translations of on spec in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions.
Superior seaman technology allows fibertite roofing systems to perform where others fail. The system performance evaluation cooperative, now named the standard performance evaluation corporation spec, was founded in 1988 by a small number of workstation vendors who realized that the marketplace was in desperate need. How to prevent and reverse foxing in rare books in 2019. If you do something on spec, you do it hoping to get something that you want, but. The only software you need to run spec book pro is a web browser free and a pdf reader free. This page explains what the abbreviation spec means. You will encounter interesting problems and creative solutions that will give you a new perspective on what and how it can be done. Dave wrote that script on spec and ended up selling it to the studio. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Jan 26, 2018 mndot standard specifications for construction 2018 pdf the 2018 edition is effective for most projects let on or after january 26, 2018. Txdot has established standards and specifications for the construction and maintenance of highways, streets and bridges. Many have become collectible due to the designer or owner. Foxing has been variously attributed to a microorganism, iron particles in the paper, a high acid content in the paper, or a fungus reacting to.
On spec definition is without having a definite buyer or customer but with the hope or expectation of finding one when work is completed. It is usually written by a screenwriter who hopes to have the script optioned and eventually purchased by a producer, production company, or studio. We are constantly updating our database with new slang terms, acronyms, and abbreviations. Abaa glossary of book terms foxing antiquarian booksellers. The best way to prevent initial or further foxing on your rare books is to store them properly. About spec standard performance evaluation corporation. Working on spec has a detrimental impact on the quality of design, negatively affecting both the designer and the client. Are foxing marks on books and paper always caused by mould or are other. Oct 18, 2014 the book and slipcase were both in good shape, except that the edges of the paper have what looks to me like foxing. Mold or foxing in libraries and archives rita udina. An approach to reading specifications quickly eric white.