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Word of the Day
Cohesive koh-HEE-siv (adjective) Exhibiting or producing a condition in which people or things are closely united - www.merriam-webster.com
Website of the Day
Today, on the birthday of Wi... |
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One Deed Reflects On Another
The Torah describes how the people eagerly came to donate their prized possessions towards the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). "The men came with the women; everyone whose heart motivated him brought bracelets, nose-rings, body ornaments - all sorts of gold ornaments - every man who r... |
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Murders seem to be increasing in northern Utah these days.
That would be murders of crows.
The ubiquitous black birds were once usually only seen in the winter in northern Utah when they migrated through the state.
Bird experts say that has changed.
“Fifteen years ago, a pair of crows stayed in downtown Ogden and neste... |
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Ki Tisa(Exodus 30:11-34:35)
Two Types of Religious Encounter
Framing the epic events of this week's Torah portion are two objects - the two sets of tablets, the first given before, the second after, the sin of the Golden Calf. Of the first, we read:
The tablets were the work of God; the writing was the writing of God, ... |
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Your baby’s skin has become opaque (it had been see-through), but it is still immature. The retina of the eye continues to form, but that also is not mature yet. The circulation to the lungs is forming, and the lungs are beginning to develop surfactant (a substance that keeps the lungs from sticking to themselves), how... |
LABELING AND RATING SYSTEMS
An Interpretation of the LIBRARY BILL OF RIGHTS
Libraries do not advocate the ideas found in their collections or in resources accessible through the library. The presence of books and other resources in a library does not indicate endorsement of their contents by the library. Likewise, prov... |
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China to Launch 3 Astronauts to Space Lab This Month
China will launch its first manned mission to an orbiting space laboratory in mid-June, according to state media reports and the country's human spaceflight agency.
A Long March 2F rocket will launch three astronauts aboard a Shenzhou 9 capsule for China's first mann... |
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Although Tunisia has enacted several laws pertaining to environmental protection, enforcement of environmental legislation has not been consistent until recently, due both to the lack of staff and resources. In addition, the legal instruments available in the past were not highly effective.
The creation of the National... |
The value of farm land in Southeast Missouri has always fluctuated; usually the price moves along with the financial health of the national economy. That was certainly the case beginning in the late 1920s.
For Southeast Missouri, and especially New Madrid County the bad times began with the flood of 1927. With the ebb ... |
The word “hermeneutic” is often used to refer to a method or style of interpretation commonly associated with the interpretation of Scripture. No doubt there are any number of hermeneutical methods a person can use when approaching Scripture: hermeneutic of rationalism, historical critical method, hermeneutic of trust,... |
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There was no change in the status of respect for religious freedom during the period covered by this report, and government policy continued to contribute to the generally free practice of religion. The Government and the religious communities historically have had good relations; however, as in previous years, the Gov... |
Science Fair Project Encyclopedia
Cryonics is the practice of preserving organisms, or at least their brains, for possible future revival by storing them at cryogenic temperatures where metabolism and decay are almost completely stopped.
An organism held in such a state (either frozen or vitrified) is said to be cryopr... |
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A Geological Tour of Tumbledown Mountain
On any given fine-weather day in any of the four seasons, Tumbledown
Mountain in Township 6 North of Weld (Figure 1), is visited by scores of
people; most in pursuit of the excellent views afforded by the bald peaks,
and perhaps a few mistakenly seeking the solitude of a wildern... |
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Science Fair Project Encyclopedia
Trier (French: Trèves), is Germany's oldest city. It is situated on the western bank of the Moselle River in a valley between low vine-covered hills of ruddy sandstone. It is located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate near the German border with Luxembourg. Trier had around 100,000 i... |
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Millions of Americans travel abroad each year. Safety should be a prime consideration for anyone traveling outside the United States. There are certain precautions that travelers can take to improve their safety while abroad.
Motor vehicle safety while traveling
Injuries from motor vehicle crashes pose the greatest ris... |
BOSON OR BOGUS, BILLION-DOLLAR BULL?
by Hank Mills
Salt Lake City, Utah
July 9, 2012
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- The universe is a mysterious place, and we understand very little about how it works. Sadly, the challenges our civilization faces such as war, poverty, pollution, economic turmoil, and "black swan" events may n... |
Pancreatic carcinoma is cancer of the pancreas.
Pancreatic cancer; Cancer - pancreas
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The pancreas is a large organ located behind the stomach. It makes and releases enzymes into the intestines that help the body absorb foods, especially fats.
Hormones called insulin and glucagon, whi... |
- Historic Sites
Is Our Civic Life Really In Decline?
VOTER TURNOUT MAY BE DOWN IN RECENT YEARS, BUT THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE COMMON CITIZEN HAS GROWN TO FAR SURPASS ANYTHING THE FOUNDING FATHERS EVER DREAMED OF
October 1999 | Volume 50, Issue 6
Today we are at the tail end of the long Progressive Era. We know it has got... |
Working out when to exercise in the cold and flu season
Is exercising outside in winter months a good idea? ( Erik Unger, Chicago Tribune / February 11, 2013)
Health and fitness experts advise to starve a fever of exercise. But feeding a cold moderately, with a brisk walk, may not be a bad idea.
"The classic line from ... |
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Since we are constantly searching for new ways to help study abroad students learn languages before, during, and after their trips, we were delighted to find a new, extremely portable way to do so. Not only is PlaySay handy and portable, it is available in Japanese and Chinese as well as Spanish! The system consists of... |
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23 knock-out native plants
Incorporating plants native to your climate means less water, less maintenance, and more wildlife. Here are our top picks around the West
Native to: California and southern Oregon
To about 1 ft. high, 10 in. wide. Rosettes of narrow, fleshy, evergreen leaves bear 10-in. stems topped by large,... |
Use Project-Based Learning to Meet the National Educational Technology StandardsPosted by Andrew K. Miller on Apr 26, 2012 in Blog, Edutopia | 0 comments
This post originally appeared on Edutopia, a site created by the George Lucas Educational Foundation, dedicated to improving the K-12 learning process by using digita... |
The purpose of this section is to provide a broad overview of the methodology used to construct the four separate Indices of Deprivation. Those wishing to access more detailed information should follow the links to the Indices' technical reports shown in the 'Useful links' section.
The methodologies used to derive the ... |
ANH Exclusive! Official EU data indicate lightning more likely to kill than herbs or vitamins
Save the pictures within this news item to your computer so that you can spread them yourself via Twitter, Facebook and other social media networks.
Following ANH-Intl’s release last month of UK data on some key causes of deat... |
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The City of Talisay used to be an Agustinian estate in 1648 but only became a municipality in 1849 with Silverio Fernandez as its first gobernadorcillo and Pedro Labuca as capitan. Some accounts trace the origin of its name from Magtalisay trees abounding in areas while others claim origin of the name from a town in Sp... |
Submitted to: International Journal of Food Microbiology
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: February 20, 2004
Publication Date: September 1, 2004
Citation: Liming, S.H., Bhagwat, A.A. 2004. Application of molecular beacon -- real-time PCR technology to detect Salmonella species contami... |
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MANAGING DISEASES AND PESTS OF HONEY BEES TO IMPROVE QUEEN AND COLONY HEALTH
Location: Bee Research
Title: Secreted and immunogenic proteins produced by the honey bee bacterial pathogen, Paenibacillus larvae
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Submitted to: Veterinary Microbiology
Publication... |
Mapping the disease
Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD) is one of only three recorded cancers that can spread like a contagious disease. The cancer is passed from devil to devil through biting. The live tumour cells aren’t rejected by the animal’s immune system because of a lack of genetic diversity among Tasmanian devi... |
ROME.- Roman churches, funerary monuments and museums where artistic treasures are housed have been damaged in the Italian region affected by the earthquake. Even though the extent of the damage has not been calculated, David Rijser, an expert in Classic and Renaissance antiquities has tried to calculate the losses.
"I... |
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|Why are these strange little spheres on Mars?
rover Opportunity chanced across
these unusually shaped beads earlier this month while exploring a place named
Kirkwood near the rim of Mars'
The above image taken by Opportunity's
Microscopic Imager shows that some ground near the rover is filled with these unusual sphere... |
All Property Taxes
Real, Public Utility and Tangible Personal Property
Taxes Assessed Value and Taxes Levied for Taxes Payable in
Calendar Year 1988, by County
Table PD-30 shows total assessed value of, and taxes levied
on, real, public utility personal, and tangible personal
property for taxes payable in calendar year... |
Adult General Education
Career & Technical Ed.
Information & Resources
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Adult & Career Technical Education programs are designed to prepare you to enter the career of your choice through our Career Technical Education training. Additionally, our courses can help you prepare to take the ... |
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Quantum Teleportation Leaps to New Distance Record
A new record of roughly 60 miles has been set in the field of qubit transmission. "This is just a transmission method, so it could have wide utility, though I expect the cost will initially make it best for huge data streams," said analyst Rob Enderle. "Something like ... |
COUNTIES:BOUNDARIES FORMED BY RIVERS -- RIVERS: CHANGING COURSE OF, AS AFFECTING COUNTY BOUNDARY
A sudden change in the course of a river which forms the boundary between counties does not change the boundary to conform to the new course of the river.
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May 6, 1957
Honorable George W. Sibbald
Pr... |
Even with these advances, the fuel cell wouldn’t come on instantly, and turning it on and off with every short trip in the car would cause a lot of wear and tear, reducing its lifetime. Instead, it would be paired with a battery pack, as a combustion engine is in the Volt, Wachsman says. The fuel cell could then run mo... |
Endometriosis is one of the most common causes of female fertility problems. And in the largest study to date on the link between diet and endometriosis, researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have found that fats in a woman's diet play a deciding role in whether or not she will develop the condition.
Pu... |
Museum Collections - Mesoamerica - Maya (Before A. D. 1520) - Artifact #3
WHO: Maya culture
WHEN: Late Classic Period, A.D. 550-800
WHAT: This vase (tall dish form) features a seated jaguar. The jaguar was an important symbol of power to the ancient Maya. The jaguar, as the most powerful and feared animal in the jungle... |
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Pterocarya Fraxinifolia (Wing Nut)
|Common Name(s)||:||Wing Nut|
|Seasons of Interest||:||Summer Interest|
|Growth Rate||:||Fast Growing|
|Mature Size||:||Large (over 20m)|
|Soil Type||:||Moist Soil|
The Wing Nut is a relative of the Walnut, originating from the Caucasus and Iran.
The Wing Nut, a relative of the Walnut... |
Okra is heat loving crop, originating
in North Africa, where it was been cultivated for centuries. Okra was introduced
to Brazil in 1658 and entered North America with the slave trade. Okra should be
used the same day as harvested or frozen. Fresh okra should be stored below
45°F, otherwise chilling injury and decay wi... |
We are banishing darkness from the night. Electric lights have been shining over cities and towns around the world for a century. But, increasingly, even rural areas glimmer through the night, with mixed – and largely unstudied – impacts on wildlife. Understanding these impacts is a crucial conservation challenge and b... |
Identity theft occurs more frequently in the United States than people want to believe. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, identity theft and identity fraud are referred to as "all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person's personal data in some way that involves fraud or dec... |
How to protect your hearing and keep ears safe
About 1 in 10 adults has damaged hearing which can be caused by loud music and noises. Here's Newsround's guide to keeping your ears safe.
Why does loud music harm our ears?
Our ears are sensitive instruments and loud music can damage tiny hairs inside the ear that help us... |
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Exclusive: Medical Experts Explain How to Treat Spinal Defect Before a Child Is Even Born
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a five part series where The Blaze has looked into a newer treatment for children diagnosed with spina bifida. While most would have the hole exposing his or her spine closed after birth, more ... |
NIH offers online advice for older drivers
While many older people continue to drive safely into their 70s and beyond, age-related changes including declines in vision and hearing plus slower reaction times can impact driving ability. Certain health conditions and medications can also affect driving skills in older peo... |
Many people simply do not like to drink tap water. And would rather consume water in a more palatable form like vitamin enriched water or flavored water.
Many sports enthusiast might insist bottled water is better. Dehydration is dehydration. And it is more important to focus on drinking the proper amount of water each... |
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History of Science Museum
The History of Science Museum covers the highlights of the historical aspect of science in Egypt during the Pharaonic and Hellenistic eras, as well as, during the golden age of the Arab Islamic world.
Press play for a virtual tour of the History of Science Musuem.
Back to History
Click on the ... |
The concrete industry and most other industries are under pressure to gain better control over their waste streams. This industry hasn't been negligent, however. For years, we have incorporated various technologies for dust suppression and collection and reclaiming ready-mix. Unfortunately, these conservation efforts d... |
I am learning astrology and wonder [in light of Pluto's reclassification to dwarf planet] – what would one do without Pluto??
I don’t know what one would do without Pluto, but I’d love to find out – maybe I can get a Pluto-ectomy! Oh, wait… I guess we all did.
The short answer is that astrologers still overwhelmingly u... |
Our Birds - Barred Plymouth Rock Chicken
Our Animals > Barred Plymouth Rock Chicken
The Plymouth Rock, often called simply Rocks or Barred Rocks (after their most popular color), is a chicken breed that originated in the United States. The Plymouth Rock is a dual-purpose, cold-hardy bird and therefore makes a great bre... |
We believe that textbooks should teach critical thinking. | About BJU Press
What is “Critical Thinking”?
Nearly everyone in educational circles uses the term “critical thinking”—in fact, it is so commonly used that it has become almost meaningless. Just what is critical thinking—and what is it not?
Let’s start with wha... |
Does exercise help you detox?
Explore This Story
The word “detoxification” is flung around the fitness community as frequently as kettlebells.
Yoga teachers regularly speak of detoxifying twists, aerobics instructors of detoxifying sweat, dieters of detoxifying fasts. But health professionals are skeptical.
“If you sta... |
The following glossary provides definitions for terms and descriptions for acronyms that are used in the AML Handbook. This glossary does not supersede definitions in relevant laws or regulations.
Abandoned Mine: An abandoned hardrock mine on or affecting public lands administered by the BLM, at which exploration, deve... |
A parliamentary bill is divided into sections called clauses. Printed in the margin next to each clause is a brief explanatory `side-note' giving details of what the effect of the clause will be. During the committee stage of a bill, MPs examine these clauses in detail and may introduce new clauses of their own or tabl... |
Heart of Darkness Topic Tracking: Wilderness Imagery
Wilderness Imagery 1: Marlow describes for his shipmates the wild state of nature that must have existed when the Romans first visited England.
Wilderness Imagery 2: Marlow watched the jungle from his ship, seeing pure wilderness for the first time.
Wilderness Imager... |
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Both experts and upstarts claim to see unlimited potential in shared wisdom. Yet seasoned mentors too often advise clever cronies to operate much like themselves, with little regard for rapidly changing horizons.
Mindguides Invite Mutual Mentoring
Few would disagree – it’s time to shift tutoring approaches to reflect m... |
Educator Resources for Treefrog Treasure
Treefrog Treasure is a platformer game that allows students to practice math concepts as they explore different worlds as a frog character. When certain obstacles are reached, students must properly identify a target symbol, whole number, or fraction on a number line to collect ... |
There are many techniques available to help students get started with a
piece of writing. Getting started can be hard for all levels of writers.
Freewriting is one great technique to build fluency. That was
explored in an earlier lesson plan: http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/adulted/lessons/lesson18.html
This unit offe... |
Children with low muscle tone often have delayed motor skills, muscle weakness, and / or coordination and balance problems. (Essentially the muscles lack stamina. The muscles don't have the energy to keep working at a normal level.) Children diagnosed with hypotonia can have varying degrees of severity of muscle weakne... |
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No one knows how the first organisms or even the first organic precursors formed on Earth, but one theory is that they didn't. Rather, they were imported from space. Scientists have been finding what looks like biological raw material in meteorites for years, but it's usually been shown to be ground contamination. This... |
What is cancer of breasts?
Breast cancer is the most prevailing forms of cancer these days that is found within the American women more than anything else and it’s the third most found cancer types all over the world which is why it’s such a threat and dangerous condition for almost every female who lives on the planet... |
Surface area is a two-dimensional property of a three-dimensional figure. Cones are similar to pyramids, except they have a circular base instead of a polygonal base. Therefore, the surface area of a cone is equal to the sum of the circular base area and the lateral surface area, calculated by multiplying half of the c... |
Pacific's brawn drain is world rugby's gain
Back then ... the 1961 Fijian team in Australia. Photo: Australian Rugby Union Archives
Some call it modern-day blackbirding. Australia stopped using Pacific islanders in sugar fields 95 years ago but they are back, on the playing fields this time carrying the hopes and dream... |
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me."
Very few people would agree that words don't hurt. In fact, it has been said that the tongue is like a sword. What comes from it can be deadly: "I hate you." "You make me sick." "You really need to lose some weight. Oh, did I just say that out loud?"... |
Elpidio QuirinoArticle Free Pass
Elpidio Quirino, (born Nov. 16, 1890, Vigan, Phil.—died Feb. 28, 1956, Novaliches), political leader and second president of the independent Republic of the Philippines.
After obtaining a law degree from the University of the Philippines, near Manila, in 1915, Quirino practiced law unti... |
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