Pipe threads are either tapered or straight (parallel). The two styles may or may not be compatible. Refer to thread information. chart on page 706. Tapered threads. Tapered threads are the most common type of thread available. As the name implies, they. have a slight taper. When mated together and tightened, the threads compress and may form a. seal. Usually a thread sealant is required. The mating threads both hold the fitting in place and. seal the connection.
Norma Rae. Norma Rae is a 1979 film about a woman in a small town in North Carolina who is fired from her job in a textile factory after she tries to organize a labor union. The film is based on the true story of union organizer named Crystal Lee Sutton. This scene, in which Norma Rae gains the support and solidarity of her co-workers, was a turning point in the movie and in Suttonâs real life. Sally Field, who plays Norma Rae, won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal.
It is based on the 1974 comedy film of the same name written by Brooks and Gene Wilder and directed by Brooks, who has described it as his best film. It is a parody of the horror film genre, especially the 1931 Universal Pictures adaptation of Mary Shelley 's Frankenstein and its 1939 sequel, Son of Frankenstein. After tryouts in Seattle, Washington and four weeks of previews, the musical opened on Broadway on November 8, 2007 to mixed reviews.