Several events occurred from the year 2000 to 2004: Hillary Clinton was elected to the U.S. Senate and was the first U.S. first lady to win public office in 2000. The Wikipedia website was launched by the creator of Jimmy Whales in 2001, The first cyborg was created in 2002, A space shuttle broke down while returning to earth directly over Texas which killed all the crew members in 2003, and the first recorded hurricane occurred in the South Atlantic in 2004. Many events took place throughout 2005
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INT1Task 3 An Investigation of Averaged Radiation and the Properties of CO2 Abstract The methodology used when calculating the effective temperature of rotating planetary bodies treats the average input over an entire rotation as a valid approximation of the overall energy received. The resulting temperature calculations are assumed to be accurate enough to be used as working inputs for climatological models or the theories they are derived from. Research and examination of radiation laws
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The Industry Handbook: The Oil Services Industry By Investopedia Staff A A A There is no doubt that the oil/energy industry is extremely large. According to the Department of Energy (DOE), fossil fuels (including coal, oil and natural gas) makes up more than 85% of the energy consumed in the U.S. as of 2008. Oil supplies 40% of U.S. energy needs. (Visit the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Sources information page for more insight.) Before petroleum can be used, it is sent to a refinery where
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NURS: 4450 Professional Nursing Leadership and Management H.B. is a sixty-four year old white male who was admitted to Memorial Hospital Ortho/Trauma Unit on January 31, 2015. His admitting diagnosis was left femoral acetabular fracture. Upon arrival, he complained of left hip pain after a truck that he was working on fell on him. His left lower extremity was shortened and internally rotated when compared to the contralateral side. The skin of the affected extremity was intact. A 2+ dorsalis
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Olympic Gold Medalist 7. “Our intentions are far more different than our actions…” -Coach Adler LQHS 8. “Defeat distraction, or distractions will defeat you…” -Coach Adler LQHS 9. “Those who settle for less end with less…” -Coach Adler LQHS 10. “A good fall makes one wiser…” -Aesop 11. “If I were you I would turn back now and save some time and grief. Believe me; you’re heading in the wrong direction…” -Coach Adler LQHS, The Two Ants 12. “In the middle of the journey
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Hiking 1. Explain and demonstrate the main points of good hiking practice, such as pacing, speed, resting, and etiquette. Because hiking is a recreational experience, hikers expect it to be pleasant. Sometimes hikers can interfere with each others' enjoyment, or that of other users of the land, but they can minimize this interference by following good etiquette. For example: * When two groups of hikers meet on a steep trail, there may be contention for use of the trail. To avoid conflict
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Ocean as well as 3,988 square miles (10,329 sq. km) of the Great Lakes. Climate New York State lies in the humid temperate region of the northeastern United States. Average January temperatures range from 15.8 to 33.8 degrees Fahrenheit and 66.2 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit in July. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year and most parts of the State receive about 40 inches annually. Variation in topography and proximity to bodies of water causes large climatic variations and these deviations
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it up ; talking about action without intent to follow through. 7) “Bouched up” :- Substandard; Messed up; Make a shamble of. 8) “Brand Spanking New” :- New and Unused. 9) “Break A Leg” :- A wish of good luck, do well. 10) “A burnt child dreads the fire” :- One does not repeat a painful lesson twice. 11) “Bust your balls” :- To harass with the intent to break one’s spirit. 12) “Busting your chops” :- To say things intended to harass. 13) “Can’t hold a candle to” :- To be
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Earth is home to an abundance of astonishing, complex forms of life. We humans are constantly learning more and more about this planet. Earth has been humanity’s mysterious home since the origin of our species, but in the last century or so there has been an alarming trend taking place. We have experienced the Earth’s temperature rising. Global warming is the name of the phenomenon that has taken place over approximately the past 133 years, and according to NASA, it is an un-debated fact that the
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Abstract In this era of information, Internet and censorship are considered to be opposite to each other. Where internet is the source of worldwide knowledge and censorship is the policy to censor some of the information which can cause any type of disruption. In Pakistan, the use of this new technology is under practice with the control of censorship on some content. This research paper looks at the measurements taken by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to control the censored information
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