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contribution to windsurfing
The earliest prototypes of a sailboard date back to the late 1950s. Californians Jim Drake (a sailor) and Hoyle Schwei... | <urn:uuid:e40d5e24-4325-422d-97e5-901f606058d2> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/170938/Jim-Drake | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.945815 | 151 | 3 | 3 |
identity theoryArticle Free Pass
identity theory, in philosophy, one view of modern Materialism that asserts that mind and matter, however capable of being logically distinguished, are in actuality but different expressions of a single reality that is material. Strong emphasis is placed upon the empirical verification ... | <urn:uuid:b27921c8-f0ef-40b3-8a62-07c9d1101c53> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/281919/identity-theory | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.933948 | 166 | 2.921875 | 3 |
Albert KahnArticle Free Pass
Albert Kahn, (born March 21, 1869, Rhaunen, Westphalia [Germany]—died Dec. 8, 1942, Detroit, Mich., U.S.), industrial architect and planner known for his designs of American automobile factories. In his time he was considered the world’s foremost industrial architect and the “father of mode... | <urn:uuid:73e9979b-722c-4241-8660-13417ead68be> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/309683/Albert-Kahn | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.975969 | 439 | 3.40625 | 3 |
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Manyakheta, modern Malkhaid, also spelled Malkhed, site of a former city in Karnataka, India, about 85 miles (135 km) southwest of Hyderabad. The city was founded in the 9th century by the Rashtrakuta ruler Amoghavarsha I and became the capital of the dynasty.
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“Texture” refers to the time interval between the arrival of the direct sound and the arrival of the first few reverberations. To obtain good text... | <urn:uuid:30610123-121b-4216-9bcf-151473c66289> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/589522/texture | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.904914 | 126 | 3 | 3 |
traveling post-office system
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...of transport as each was developed: the stagecoach, steamboat, canals, and railroads; the short-lived Pony Express... | <urn:uuid:9dd39e65-cba0-44e2-8856-3ef15e92ad16> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/603573/traveling-post-office-system | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.954696 | 152 | 3.671875 | 4 |
Isandlwana, the battle that rocked Victorian Britain; at which the Zulus wiped out a substantial British force including the 1st Battalion, 24th Foot.
War: Zulu War
Date: 22nd January 1879
Place: 10 miles east of the Tugela River in Zululand, South Africa.
1st Battalion, 24th Foot, massacred at the hands of
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What does 20/20 vision mean?20/20 vision is a term used to express normal visual acuity (the clarity or sharpness of vision) measured at a distance of 20 feet. If you have 20/20 vision, you can see clearly at 20 feet what should normally be seen at that distance. If you have 20/100 vision, it means that you must be as ... | <urn:uuid:fca2f17f-51c2-4bc2-9100-f7bdb091caa3> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.browzeyeware.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=59&Itemid=6 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.94274 | 9,241 | 3.109375 | 3 |
Manipulation of online information. One way to do that is by pushing malicious links up in search results. This malicious ploy is known as Search Engine Optimization (SEO) poisoning or blackhat SEO, and it’s one of the methods cybercrooks use in attacks aimed at spreading malware, compromising your internet security an... | <urn:uuid:64eafb31-853b-4c3f-bb86-4ed36c466e8f> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.bullguard.com/pt-br/bullguard-security-center/internet-security/security-tips/seo-poisoning.aspx | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.892574 | 986 | 2.609375 | 3 |
.- Gathered with members of Germany’s Jewish community, Pope Benedict today encouraged more “trustful dialogue” between Jews and Christians.
"We must come to know one another much more and much better," the pontiff said. “This dialogue, if it is to be sincere, must not gloss over or underestimate the existing differenc... | <urn:uuid:12c3404d-4ba2-4f65-96a1-4b2f222e3e99> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope_visits_synagogue_warns_of_rising_antisemitism/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.972262 | 602 | 2.671875 | 3 |
Wind erosion creating red snow on P.E.I.
Top soil could go the way of the cod, says farmer
Posted: Feb 13, 2013 7:42 AM AT
Last Updated: Feb 13, 2013 10:08 AM AT
Some P.E.I. farmers are arguing for changes in agriculture practice to prevent the Island's top soil from literally blowing away.
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Injury Prevention, Violence Prevention, and Trauma Care: Building the Scientific Base
Corresponding author: David A. Sleet, PhD, Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway, MS F62, Atlanta, GA 30341; Telephone: 770-488-4699; Fax: 770-488-1317... | <urn:uuid:6e8a9c07-b65f-4c1f-804e-b10cb1d9c3c4> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/su6004a13.htm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.916243 | 7,668 | 2.90625 | 3 |
Tripura Population Census data 2011
TripuraThe state of Tripura resides at the far north-eastern corner of India. It has spread over a small expanse of about 10,000 kilometer square, which makes it one of the smallest states in India. Big things come in small packages. And the state of Tripura proves that again. With a... | <urn:uuid:8f2f4c6b-37d4-487b-b4e9-1979fe193e31> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.census2011.co.in/census/state/tripura.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.912159 | 1,691 | 2.90625 | 3 |
Center for Heart & Vascular Health
Long-term Effects of Stroke
The brain is the command center of the human body. Everything your body does is directly related to the signals coming from the brain. The brain controls all aspects of the person, including reading, writing, walking, talking, thinking and seeing, to the mo... | <urn:uuid:0e561ced-870e-4f01-9397-64451dd1da72> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.christianacare.com/HowStrokeCanAffectYourLife | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.946575 | 734 | 3.65625 | 4 |
Christian History Home > This Week in Christian History > February 7
February 7, 1478: Thomas More, lord chancellor of England during the English Reformation, is born. Though he idealized freedom of religion in Utopia (1516), he supported the punishment of heretics and Protestants like Martin Luther and William Tyndale... | <urn:uuid:a2480f52-882a-4ae4-85ec-859f02b92b3a> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.christianitytoday.com/ch/thisweekinchristianhistory/february7.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.959688 | 272 | 3.65625 | 4 |
Evaluating Information, Part Three
Evaluating Web Sites
Sure, you can find some great information on the World Wide Web. But just because information is there and easy to find doesn't mean it's good information.
Unlike books and periodicals, it's easy and cheap (or free) to publish a Web page.
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Lincoln & the Constitution: Reason and Rhetoric
Exhibit by Mary Catharine Johnsen, Special Collections Librarian
Facing three intertwined crises of the Civil War; secession, slavery, and wartime civil liberties, Abraham Lincoln drew his values and direction from the U. S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence. E... | <urn:uuid:e53dc52f-2b4b-41f9-abfa-0fe88851c1fc> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.cmu.edu/posner-center/exhibits/lincoln-constitution.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.835819 | 83 | 2.765625 | 3 |
Saving the world, one robot at a time
Robot competition aims to spur young scientists
By Thom Patterson
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Organizers say this weekend's FIRST LEGO League World Festival might help save the planet, but for the thousands of kids putting their robots up against those of their peers, this is just pl... | <urn:uuid:2ce47971-5129-4880-a2ac-317bea0dc2a1> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/science/04/22/robot.olympics/index.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.96009 | 783 | 2.9375 | 3 |
Who Publishes an Early American Book?
From Codex to Kindle
Content with slow uncertain gains,
With heart and hand prepar'd he stood
To send his works to distant plains,
And hills beyond the Ohio—flood…
—Philip Freneau, "On the Death of a Republican Printer"
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Vacuum deposition is a family of processes used to deposit layers atom-by-atom or molecule-by-molecule at sub-atmospheric pressure (vacuum) on a solid surface. The layers may be as thin as one atom to millimeters thick (freestanding structures). There may be multiple layers of different materials (e.g. optical coatings... | <urn:uuid:caf40ff5-8166-448f-b218-4bca4185f2f3> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.connect8logic.com/capability/vacuum-deposition | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.854056 | 459 | 3.75 | 4 |
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (3 January 1892 Bloemfontein, Orange Free State – 2 September 1973) was an English writer, philologist and university professor, best known as the author of several influential fantasy books such as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
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- Enter a word for the dictionary definition.
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Street \Street\ (str[=e]t), n. [OE. strete, AS. str[=ae]t, fr. L. strata (sc. via) a paved way, properly fem. p. p. of sternere, stratum, to spread; akin to E. strew. See Strew, and cf. Stratum, Stray, v. & ... | <urn:uuid:5876fccc-20e2-4ff9-b67d-fad1e53d5b5a> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.crosswordpuzzlehelp.net/old/dictionary.php?q=Street | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.859514 | 435 | 3.140625 | 3 |
By peering through a window into the brains of living mice, researchers Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have caught a groundbreaking glimpse of adult brain cells forming new connections. Their study upends the long-held tenet that the structure of adult brains is fixed, sheds light on processes that underlie learning and... | <urn:uuid:a2c98e39-8ba8-4a6a-a300-17eca0c9f874> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.cshl.edu/Archive/researchers-reveal-new-secrets-of-the-brain/Print | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.961983 | 697 | 3.421875 | 3 |
Celiac Moves into the Spotlight
The change in the perception about the prevalence of the disease in the United States came about, in part, as the result of the work of Peter Green, M.D., director of the Celiac Disease Center at CUMC, and a handful of other celiac experts around the country.
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The incredible pictures of trees encased in ice after violent winter storms on the shores of Lake Ontario
A photographer in Canada has captured remarkable pictures of trees frozen in time by the frigid waters of Lake Ontario.
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last year, the commercial and military aviation industry has started to talk a
lot about greener aircraft and biofuel to reduce the need for crude oil and
produce less pollution. Much of the news focuses on biofuels that reduce the need for
traditional petroleum based jet fuel, but there are other technologies at work
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Dairy producers face difficult decisions every day. One of the toughest is deciding whether to keep and treat, or cull a cow. Dairy producers choose to market dairy cattle for a number of reasons, whether reproduction, poor milk quality, low milk production, lameness or a number of other possibilities. Studies show tha... | <urn:uuid:5f7454e6-5a52-49d2-8709-2c8b2de6aff5> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/reproduction/culling-dairy-cattle-for-reproduction-114029479.html?source=related | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.94052 | 1,660 | 3.15625 | 3 |
President's Column: Speaking of the Law…
John Adams famously stated ours is a “government of laws not men”.
Accordingly, you have rights—guaranteed in the Constitution, exercised by individuals and protected by the courts.
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In a recent episode of QI, the television programme chaired by Stephen Fry, it was suggested that Giant Tortoises were not given a scientific name until 300 years after their discovery, in part due to the fact that they were incredibly tasty. This led to speculation by team members that British sailors would arrive bac... | <urn:uuid:08624c56-0362-405e-9947-a327123ce77f> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/schools/2011/08/12/young-tortoises-make-capital-soup/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.972112 | 441 | 3.203125 | 3 |
"We should not expect our online activities to remain private"
PUBLISHED: 01 Feb 2010
AUTHOR: Dolan Cummings
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Definitions for quercus virginiana
southern live oak, Quercus virginiana(noun)
medium-sized evergreen native to eastern North America to the east coast of Mexico; often cultivated as shade tree for it wide-spreading crown; extremely hard tough durable wood once used in shipbuilding
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A team headed by Siemens researchers have developed a substitute material for ABS by making a polymer from starch, palm oil, and carbon dioxide. The new material, a mixture containing poly-hydroxybutyrate (PHB), has similar properties.
The unnamed plastic is the result of a three-year project, funded by the German Rese... | <urn:uuid:8768f636-19bb-4706-85b5-c38c41da3e69> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.designnews.com/author.asp?section_id=1392&doc_id=244239&piddl_msgorder= | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.958164 | 710 | 3.328125 | 3 |
This is part 3 of 4 on the Incarnation
The term hypostatic union is much easier than it sounds, but the concept is as profound as anything in theology.
The English adjective hypostatic comes from the Greek word hupostasis. The word only appears four times in the New Testament—maybe most memorably in Hebrews 1:3, where ... | <urn:uuid:63fe8b14-9111-4930-a791-3d6ca1574555> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/what-is-the-hypostatic-union | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.968251 | 818 | 2.640625 | 3 |
Anatomy of typographyTYPOGRAPHY SERIES:More Like This
01 – Anatomy of typography
02 – Ligatures
03 – Numeral sets
There have been many images going around the Internet explaining the basic elements of typography but most of these sources are incredibly basic and incomplete. That's why I decided to come up with my own v... | <urn:uuid:254e233f-8b57-430a-99d7-e37838344ade> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.deviantart.com/morelikethis/collections/284138244 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.937851 | 190 | 2.5625 | 3 |
In the late 1800s America 's wildlife resources were in trouble. Years of unchecked shooting saw the decline of many species we consider common today, such as deer and turkey. The bison was almost wiped out. The Carolina parakeet and the passenger pigeon were nearing eventual extinction. This ‘wild frontier' mentality ... | <urn:uuid:182f22a6-a49c-4ff1-9e26-3b3ce04d318f> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.discoverboating.com/boating/destination.aspx?id=13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.967172 | 796 | 3.78125 | 4 |
By Katie Wilson
Learning a second language can be a challenging endeavor indeed. Many experts agree that immersion programs are by far the best way to help students become fluent in a second language. While this may be the best scenario, recent years have seen a steady decline in full immersion bilingual programs. Ther... | <urn:uuid:4e4c0b2d-a90b-4d25-933a-8a937dcf1894> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.distancelearningnet.com/blog/2009/5-tips-to-assist-in-second-language-learning/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.947856 | 434 | 3.71875 | 4 |
Concept 31 Some DNA does not encode protein.
Cross pure-bred pea plants to identify dominant flower color.
HI! Britten’s Cot curve analysis compares DNA complexity. A useful number in this type of analysis is Cot1/2. This is the value when 50% of the DNA has reassociated. For example, the Cot1/2 of E. coli is 9. What i... | <urn:uuid:ead77925-cf01-4501-bfec-369e477e53b4> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.dnaftb.org/31/problem.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.901565 | 1,015 | 3.140625 | 3 |
The History of the Automatic Sprinkler
- Published on Monday, October 29, 2007
- Written by DRJ Staff
The forerunner of the automatic sprinkler first appears in the United States when New England mill owners develop crude, perforated pipe systems to protect their facilities. Although the pipes increase fire protection,... | <urn:uuid:285bb726-140f-4d63-bb17-77fbaf5fed96> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.drj.com/article-archives/fires/the-history-of-the-automatic-sprinkler.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.913121 | 678 | 3.359375 | 3 |
HTML, XHTML and CSS For Dummies, 7th Edition
Even though new technologies enable people to do much more with the Web, in the end HTML, XHTML and CSS are still at the root of any Web site. The newest edition of this bestselling guide is fully updated and revised for the latest technology changes to the field, including ... | <urn:uuid:2acb84cf-e10f-4071-a085-b8e3c9dd3625> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.dummies.com/store/product/HTML-XHTML-and-CSS-For-Dummies-7th-Edition.productCd-1118015339.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.838859 | 246 | 2.828125 | 3 |
Navajo Silversmithing began about one hundred fifty years ago when a Navajo Blacksmith named Atsidi Sani was shown how to work with Silver by the Spaniards. The Spaniards were coming up to the Southwestern United States seeking Gold and Silver and the Native American Indians admired the shiny Silver ornamentation on th... | <urn:uuid:d7f30ce1-6202-41d2-ad64-060891e92022> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.durangosilver.com/blog/tag/american-indians-navajo/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.954958 | 470 | 2.96875 | 3 |
The Meatless Monday project, conceived by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in 2003, challenges participants to eliminate meat from their diet one day a week in order to improve personal and environmental health. Last year, Eleni Vlachos brought Meatless Mondays to Durham, and it's grown in popularity... | <urn:uuid:99e7ca67-e0da-4db6-8bd9-8414a9249a00> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.durhammag.com/blogs/durham-magazine-blog/making-mondays-meatless/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.948573 | 832 | 2.671875 | 3 |
Bio Climate indoor swimming pool takes inspiration from natural forms
This pioneering and eco friendly project has been conceptualized by Eduardo Fernandez from Spain. The basic plan entails a public recreation center, which will have an indoor swimming pool and a lush tropical garden.
Careful contemplation and thoroug... | <urn:uuid:29c9b30e-eb1d-4e47-8a35-d7aacd3a92e6> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.ecofriend.com/bio-climate-indoor-swimming-pool-takes-inspiration-natural-forms.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.953006 | 344 | 2.625 | 3 |
Through place-based learning, students pursue key questions, such as "Where am I?" "What is the nature of this place?" "What sustains this community?" (from David Sobel, Place-Based Education: Connecting Classrooms & Communities.)
Places known deeply are deeply loved — and well-loved places are likely to be protected a... | <urn:uuid:2621c8ac-9b98-4947-972f-188946c0798c> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.ecoliteracy.org/tags/place-based-learning | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.948447 | 247 | 4.09375 | 4 |
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Children will investigate domestic fish varieties and then set up their own fish tank to observe.
What You Need
- encyclopedias, books and magazines about fish
- fish tank
- clean rocks
- water filter
- water treatment chemicals (if needed)
- fish food
- Observation Record (PDF file print and copy)
What to Do
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All great teachers do great work. And not only that, but they also do different work. Great teachers are always looking to improve practice, steal ideas and try new things -- all in order to meet the needs of their students. PBL teachers are no exception. Any teacher who is truly doing PBL would also agree that it's di... | <urn:uuid:c80b85b4-35cb-4e5f-adc6-722cafee75cf> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.edutopia.org/blog/affirmations-for-pbl-teachers-andrew-miller?quicktabs_edutopia_blogs_sidebar_popular_list=1 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.969225 | 830 | 2.875 | 3 |
55 Million Americans Had H1N1 Swine Flu
New CDC Estimates Also Show 61 Million in U.S. Have Been Vaccinated
WebMD Health News
Louise Chang, MD
Jan. 15, 2010 -- The CDC estimates that 55 million Americans became sick
with H1N1 swine flu between April and mid-December 2009 and roughly 11,000
people died of the disease.
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Radiation sickness (also called acute radiation syndrome) happens when a person is exposed to large amounts of radiation all at once.
Exposure to small amounts of radiation—like from an X-ray or CT scan—doesn't cause any symptoms. But exposure to large amounts of radiation all at once—like from a nuclear accident—may c... | <urn:uuid:a9234f38-34fc-4456-a0ac-7a1fa95bae06> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.emedicinehealth.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=162050&ref=162047 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.912748 | 163 | 3.890625 | 4 |
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Founded in 1955, the IQ Zoo of Hot Springs (Garland County) allowed visitors to view animals in their natural habitats and watch them perform trained behaviors that showcased the psychological concept known as operant conditioning. The zoo, at 380 Whittington Avenue, became a des... | <urn:uuid:7151d9af-6f6f-44cd-a970-b93d4a825aa1> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=2538 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.959505 | 813 | 3.375 | 3 |
Safety around electricity is also important outside the home.
Staying safe around your home is important, always remember to Dial before you dig by calling 1100 to find out if there are underground powerlines or other assets in the area before you dig any holes. Always follow the safe work guidelines provided by the lo... | <urn:uuid:61163421-b192-418a-a5fc-bf59d39d53ea> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.energex.com.au/safety/safety-at-home/outdoor-safety | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.931865 | 562 | 2.78125 | 3 |
Small island states must lead by example
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) contribute less than 0.02 per cent to the growth of global greenhouse gas emissions but they are among the most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change.
Many SIDS cannot cope with the consequences of rising sea levels and damag... | <urn:uuid:a55c1fef-8483-44a2-8c49-be437e983b3c> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.enn.com/top_stories/article/38307 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.957506 | 180 | 3.296875 | 3 |
About the guide
The National Waste Policy: Less waste, more resources contains strategies to improve the use of resources in Australia. One such strategy is for all governments to embody and promote sustainable procurement principles and practices within their own operations (Strategy 2).
Sustainable procurement aims t... | <urn:uuid:22a96175-0d85-4815-9832-903937e4d3d7> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.environment.gov.au/wastepolicy/publications/sustainable-procurement-guide.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.921097 | 197 | 2.96875 | 3 |
When Church and society fought over the institution of slavery, one the main battlegrounds was how to read the Bible on the subject. A plain reading of scripture seemed to support slavery but an application of Christian ethics derived from the Bible spoke against slavery. We see the same dynamic today as mainline Churc... | <urn:uuid:618fab29-63ba-4665-897d-00345d46207d> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.episcopalcafe.com/lead/religion_in_america/another_fight_over_the_plain_r.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.956125 | 355 | 3.1875 | 3 |
Dr Dominique Allen
29 November 2012
“What’s in a Name?” Shakespeare’s Juliet once asked, and this was the question I asked myself when opening the government’s long-awaited and surprisingly titled Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Bill 2012.
The Bill is the result of two early inquiries by the then Rudd government –... | <urn:uuid:93a414eb-1bcf-4c10-9215-a5c29e81a477> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.equalitylaw.org.au/Default.aspx?PageID=5209280&A=WebApp&CCID=7577&Page=4&Items=1 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.951467 | 1,038 | 2.65625 | 3 |
'Eyes' in space check shrimp farms
Shrimps with salad, shrimps with pasta, shrimps with pizza, potted shrimps with toast - if this delicacy has now become fairly common we have the shrimp farmers in Europe, South America and particularly Asia to thank. In the future thanks will also be due to satellites and the importa... | <urn:uuid:5f25288f-a82e-47e8-ad9d-78f65b852364> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Observing_the_Earth/Eyes_in_space_check_shrimp_farms | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.964421 | 938 | 3.15625 | 3 |
Gone to the Moon...
Apart from testing a new 'ion drive' propulsion system, ESA's SMART-1 has another mission objective - lunar science.
The unanswered questions
When it arrives at the Moon in sixteen months, it will begin the second phase of the mission, carrying out exciting studies of our nearest neighbour using the... | <urn:uuid:12454fc9-b1e9-48c1-a219-6cf512ea3213> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/Exploring_space/Gone_to_the_Moon | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.943158 | 947 | 3.796875 | 4 |
There are many different reasons for people to learn English as a second language, including business advancements and personal communication. Regardless of the reason, it is important to know and understand your learning option. Having this knowledge will enable a person to make the best decision regarding how they ar... | <urn:uuid:90d5ca9a-d72b-4796-b5c1-f0cce9792b86> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.eslpartyland.com/best-way-learn-english-as-second-language.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.96416 | 478 | 3.203125 | 3 |
Australian Sign LanguagePrint
7,150 (2006 census).
5 (Developing). De facto language of provincial identity in New South Wales.
Related to British Sign Language [bfi], with influences also from Irish [isg] and American sign languages [ase]. Many structural similarities between British Sign Language (BSL) [bfi], Austral... | <urn:uuid:8f907bae-1d68-4d34-9763-44c0469fa9de> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.ethnologue.com/language/asf | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.92635 | 237 | 3.578125 | 4 |
- sound represented in Old English by -sc- (e.g. fisc "fish"), which originally was pronounced "-sk-" but which by late Old English had softened to "-sh-." Modern words with -sc- mostly are foreign (generally Scandinavian) imports.
The "sh" sound did not exist in Old French, therefore French scribes after the Norman co... | <urn:uuid:c76b29b2-d123-448c-83f6-37fa65ae8921> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=sh-&allowed_in_frame=0 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.977776 | 186 | 3.703125 | 4 |
[the Bull ] indicates to the Egyptians the time for
ploughing the earth, which is done with oxen.
in Asia. In Judges xv. 3-19 we have an account of Samson and the
jawbone, but probably Chamor (translated an ass) was the name of
a hill or series of hills like Taurus, and should not have been
translated. Similarly, Lehi ... | <urn:uuid:3847758f-48b9-4a0d-ba4c-1f11e1c90f1f> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.factmonster.com/dictionary/brewers/taurus.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.903785 | 437 | 3.125 | 3 |
Archimedes (ärkĭmēˈdēz) [key], 287–212 B.C., Greek mathematician, physicist, and inventor. He is famous for his work in geometry (on the circle, sphere, cylinder, and parabola), physics, mechanics, and hydrostatics. He lived most of his life in his native Syracuse, where he was on intimate terms with the royal family. ... | <urn:uuid:a747ff39-d3ce-4b36-b5d9-64f5fe164046> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.factmonster.com/encyclopedia/people/archimedes.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.969108 | 598 | 3.765625 | 4 |
The French Bourbons
Robert of Clermont, sixth son of Louis IX of France, married (1272) Beatrice, heiress of Bourbon, and is considered the founder of the line. Robert's son, Louis, was created (1327) 1st duc de Bourbon. The ducal title remained with the descendants of his eldest son until 1527, when Charles, duc de Bo... | <urn:uuid:b0406a6c-9325-4ea8-b9a6-2e378a8fac5f> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.factmonster.com/encyclopedia/people/bourbon-the-french-bourbons.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.944365 | 437 | 2.53125 | 3 |
Introductionfisheries. From earliest times and in practically all countries, fisheries have been of industrial and commercial importance. In the large N Atlantic fishing grounds off Newfoundland and Labrador, for example, European and North American fishing fleets have long taken cod, herring, haddock, flounder, and ma... | <urn:uuid:bc4523d0-7875-48e0-a3a8-4008f0ffaff0> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.factmonster.com/encyclopedia/science/fisheries.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.936848 | 219 | 3.4375 | 3 |
Allahabad (ălˌəhəbădˈ, –bädˈ) [key], city (1991 pop. 844,546), Uttar Pradesh state, N central India. On the site of Prayag, an ancient Indo-Aryan holy city, Allahabad is at the junction of two sacred rivers, the Yamuna and the Ganges. The confluence is known as Sangam and is visited by thousands of Hindu pilgrims every... | <urn:uuid:5cfbee9e-47f8-4c53-899d-84faa5449ea7> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.factmonster.com/encyclopedia/world/allahabad.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.938203 | 220 | 3.296875 | 3 |
Use these seven expert-recommended resources for locating your African-American ancestors.
It’s no secret that tracing African-American roots can be a challenge. Before the Civil War, the enslaved were excluded from many public records and mentioned only vaguely in others; enforced illiteracy kept many people from writ... | <urn:uuid:ec3b018b-a715-4bee-a913-7098e104a855> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.familytreemagazine.com/article/best-african-american-genealogy-resources | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.976385 | 309 | 3.15625 | 3 |
Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
"The right to fish carries with it the obligation to do so in a responsible manner so as to ensure effective conservation and management of the living aquatic resources."
Fisheries, including aquaculture, provide a vital source of food, employment, recreation, trade and economi... | <urn:uuid:4738aa01-ff4d-481f-bba2-745ecbd74297> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.fao.org/fishery/code/en | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.916138 | 498 | 2.78125 | 3 |
As a kid, you might have worn a temporary tattoo--Superman perhaps, or Donald Duck. (You might even have donned a design in your adult years: Such things are fashionable these days.) Well, now the same years-old technology could be useful for something else: to track your vital signs or monitor your athletic performanc... | <urn:uuid:106813c9-5a85-48b8-9416-552f686fdab1> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.fastcoexist.com/1681006/a-smart-tattoo-for-medical-sensing-and-athletic-performance | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.959973 | 577 | 2.515625 | 3 |
Featuring developments in Federal highway policies, programs, and research and technology.
|This magazine is an archived publication and may contain dated technical, contact, and link information.|
|Federal Highway Administration > Publications > Public Roads > Vol. 69 · No. 5 > Essential to the National Interest|
Publ... | <urn:uuid:763a5018-6337-4b2c-8711-082292fa006e> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/06mar/07.cfm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.965115 | 5,748 | 2.734375 | 3 |
March is designated as National Kidney Month to raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of kidney disease, the ninth leading cause of death in the United States. According to the American Kidney Fund, as many as 31 million Americans are living with chronic kidney disease. To protect you from this disea... | <urn:uuid:c1c24f51-c7e0-4627-98c0-c36068cf6b2b> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.filtersfast.com/blog/index.php/2013/03/water-improves-good-kidney-health-month/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.950143 | 612 | 3.40625 | 3 |
Finches will fight, chase, pluck and attack each other for a variety of reasons and this is true for small cages with only one pair housed or a large walk in aviary containing 10+ pairs. Before you buy your finches or build your aviary you need to stop and think about which species you plan to keep. Then figure out the... | <urn:uuid:f615ea6f-6de8-4194-8cc1-764b089850c4> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.finchniche.com/features_fighting.php | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.966431 | 1,880 | 2.78125 | 3 |
Apistogramma , Dwarf Cichlids In The Aquarium
by: Auke Veenstra
The real apistogramma's come from southern America, they all have the same characteristics, like a complex breeding behavior, as their large relatives, only their size is different. Besides the apistogramma group there are also some relatively popular dwar... | <urn:uuid:a1acee6d-50a3-4ede-8dde-61847b8f88fe> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.fishdeals.com/articles/Apistogramma_Dwarf_Cichlids_In_The_Aquarium.shtml | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.958284 | 800 | 2.765625 | 3 |
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- Temperature is your most important interest
- Your second most important consideration is humidity
- Air circulation
- How big of a cellar should you build?
- What kind of root cellar is right for you... | <urn:uuid:b2bd9677-dd3d-4258-82bb-14349c76af00> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.floydcountyinview.com/rcbasics.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.908549 | 2,472 | 2.65625 | 3 |
Groups Oppose World Bank Climate Funds
The statement was released during the United Nations climate change talks in Bonn, Germany and coincided with a US Congressional Hearing on the Clean Technology Fund.
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Calculating Kinetic Energy For Archers
By Cole Daniels
Back in the days of the long bow, calculating kinetic energy was pretty important. Modern compounds and arrows have virtually eliminated the worries about having enough kinetic energy to ethically hunt big game. That doesn’t mean it’s not valuable information. Kine... | <urn:uuid:51412953-a1d3-47fd-841a-f682c258a8c6> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.foremosthunting.com/Deer/Gear/BowHuntingGear/CalculatingKineticEnergyForArchers/tabid/1652/Default.aspx | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.949983 | 1,112 | 2.859375 | 3 |
- (WordNet, 2009) ⇒ http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=denote
- S: (v) denote (be a sign or indication of) "Her smile denoted that she agreed"
- S: (v) denote, refer (have as a meaning) "`multi-' denotes `many' "
- S: (v) announce, denote (make known; make an announcement) "She denoted her feelings clearly"
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The Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change helps readers learn about the astonishingly intricate processes that make ours the only planet known to be habitable. These three volumes include more than 750 articles that explore major topics related to global warming and climate change, ranging geographically fr... | <urn:uuid:b5f1c80e-6a3e-4442-a663-af2d16f1b7c3> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.gale.cengage.com/servlet/ItemDetailServlet?region=9&imprint=000&titleCode=SAGEE7&cf=e&type=4&id=244253 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.909141 | 176 | 3.515625 | 4 |
Asthma treatment and Prednisone
What is asthma?
Currently, about 7% of the US population suffers from asthma. It’s an inflammation of the bronchi or airways taking air into the lungs and returning the carbon dioxide. The most common symptoms are difficulty in breathing because of a sense of tightness in the chest. You ... | <urn:uuid:8f721e93-478e-4954-9f52-90429efe5fb5> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.generalmeds.net/asthma-treatment.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.927351 | 795 | 2.8125 | 3 |
HOMESICKNESS & CULTURE SHOCK:
Homesickness at MexArt most often takes the form of culture shock. Participants enter the MexArt culture, a situation where they don’t know the routine; they don’t know other students’ names, staff names, the geography of the town, hierarchy, etc. Once participants have a couple of days to... | <urn:uuid:7739de24-4e11-4acb-a418-b269bb8b565e> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.gomexart.com/teen-programs/cultural-norms.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.928485 | 1,264 | 3.359375 | 3 |
The simplicity and elegance of small scale solar power
I write nearly daily on solar power topics for another company I consult for and it’s always exciting to see the latest products hitting the market or seeing other concepts that may do so in the years ahead.
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Developing a school survey:
- Decide as a GSA how you want to write and conduct the survey. Divide up tasks and set deadlines. If your group is large enough, you may want to form a separate "survey committee."
- Pinpoint the specific issue(s) you would like to learn more about through the survey. For example, you might... | <urn:uuid:323b3acb-8948-424c-944a-68d412c2e30a> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.gsanetwork.org/print/85 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.953936 | 850 | 2.96875 | 3 |
By the HELP Committee and Havre Public Schools for the Havre Daily News
Results from the 2002 National Immunization Survey released recently indicate that immunization coverage among children 19 month to 35 months remains at an all-time high, with national coverage rates at 75 percent. However, here in Montana, that ra... | <urn:uuid:e24b8051-6123-4804-b7e1-cbb64492b771> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.havredailynews.com/cms/news/story-104636.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.945452 | 697 | 3 | 3 |
Lactobacillus is a species of bacteria and some normally live in your mouth, small intestine and vagina. There are many different strains of Lactobacillus, several of which are beneficial to your health. So, they are considered “good” bacteria and are touted as probiotic.
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Cancer Treatments, Biological
Biological cancer treatments, also known as metabolic treatments, work by detoxifying and strengthening the body so that it can overcome cancer cells and metabolize them. This is almost always done nutritionally, possibly with the aid of nutritional supplements and/or herbs, or by employin... | <urn:uuid:624bbcc4-916c-4b73-9a77-bb8e58a130db> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.healthline.com/galecontent/cancer-treatments-biological | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.940906 | 2,479 | 2.84375 | 3 |
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a rare, life-threatening condition that prevents blood from clotting normally. The blood clots reduce blood flow and can block blood from reaching bodily organs. This increased clotting can use up the blood’s platelets and clotting factors. Fewer platelets and clotting fa... | <urn:uuid:0e64a920-ea59-4bbf-a17c-2b199c2b05f7> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.healthline.com/health/disseminated-intravascular-coagulation-dic | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.91961 | 708 | 3.109375 | 3 |
Next to oxygen, water is the most important nutrient your body needs to function properly. Water, which makes up nearly 70 percent of the human body, plays a vital role in nearly every bodily function, including:
- regulating temperature,
- carrying nutrients throughout the body,
- improving the digestive process, and
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1 Fat hardening (hydration)
The economic significance of fat hardening (hydration) is obvious from the raw materials that are available. Apart from coconut, palm seed oil and cocoa butter, all oils offered for sale in Europe are liquids and are, therefore, unsuitable as semi-solid fats for uses such as spreading on bre... | <urn:uuid:803499ee-e8a8-4798-9be8-e57e4c7d3615> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.heess.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=61&Itemid=87&lang=en | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.95265 | 456 | 3 | 3 |
At the core of Daoism are ancient ideas concerning the Way, the fundamental process of existence (the Dao). Humans, as individuals and as a society, should be aligned with the Dao in order to attain the fullness of life and its potential. This book presents the history of early Daoism, tracing the development of the tr... | <urn:uuid:26298e4a-4c45-4007-a9a5-516b6c498e57> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.hoepli.it/libro/the-emergence-of-daoism/9780415778497.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.93183 | 355 | 2.90625 | 3 |
Today, I have a guest blogger, Kellie from StudyDog. She wrote an excellent article for me using cooking as a learning tool for your children. Be sure to click on the hyperlink and give Kellie and StudyDog some love!
Make Learning Part of Your Child’s Holiday Cooking
It’s no secret that many kids love to help out in th... | <urn:uuid:e4d68101-0770-415f-8dd2-e249f03b4f33> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.hopkinshoppinhappenings.com/2012/12/make-learning-part-of-your-childs.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.950436 | 600 | 3.140625 | 3 |
Tee Ball is the entry sport to baseball and softball for boys and girls 5-6 years old. The primary goals of Tee Ball are to instruct children in the fundamentals of baseball and to allow them to experience the value of teamwork. It is a skill-building, learning experience, where the score is not the focus of the game .... | <urn:uuid:f738a838-35e1-4d09-a2bd-c69d1c92aad3> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.hwll.org/hwllteams/tee-ball/about--style-of-play.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.967033 | 195 | 2.71875 | 3 |
The UK and Iceland signed a deal this week that could see geothermal power harnessed from Icelandic volcanoes supply the UK with energy. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will also see the two nations work together to develop gas and oil resources and explore the possibility of electricity interconnection.
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Did God Create The Earth In Its Present Conditions?
by John L. Groenlund, Th.D.
In the modern land of Israel, many truly wonderful sights are on display. The coastal plain, the hill country, and the interior valleys all present striking, never-to-be-forgotten vistas. Geologic wonders are present in stark cliffs and fol... | <urn:uuid:e1d57721-d089-4c18-887e-ae8f90ab83e1> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.icr.org/article/1180/342/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.975662 | 668 | 2.828125 | 3 |
Category:Electrochemical devices & processes
Devices and processes which produce electricity from chemical reactions such as batteries, fuel cells and supercapacitors
- Amperometric sensors - sensors which detect ions in a solution based on electric current
- Batteries - a cell which converts stored electrochemical ene... | <urn:uuid:c49ceeda-2a10-4ca9-be24-c1498ba1f601> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.ieeeghn.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Electrochemical_devices_%26_processes&redirect=no | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.86141 | 196 | 2.921875 | 3 |
You have probably already encountered students in your classroom for whom English is a second language. The growing population of K–12 English-language learners (ELLs) in the United States presents new opportunities for schools and teachers to discover and embrace the cultural and linguistic diversity that all students... | <urn:uuid:49e9c376-3926-4a52-95b1-375e35118ef0> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.illinois-teacher.com/programs/ms-education-teaching-english-language-learners-5747.htm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.920021 | 233 | 3.390625 | 3 |
Geography and Landscape
The ancient Maya civilization occupied the eastern third of Mesoamerica, primarily the Yucatan Peninsula. The topography of the area greatly varied from volcanic mountains, which comprised the highlands in the South, to a porous limestone shelf, known as the Lowlands, in the central and northern... | <urn:uuid:1e1b37fe-b4ee-415e-9b29-c2bf906e4fe7> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.indians.org/welker/maya.htm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.982827 | 1,534 | 3.828125 | 4 |
Botany Science Projects
Science projects for all grades.
Starting a Science Project
- What Makes A Good Science Project?
- Some advice from a science fair judge
- The Parts of a Science Project
- The idea behind a science project is to discover "what happens if." What happens to one thing if you change something else?
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September 1, 2012
To combat global warming, scientists in Scotland now suggest an out-of-this-world solution — a giant dust cloud in space, blasted off an asteroid, which would act like a sunshade for Earth.
The world is warming and the climate is changing. Although many want to prevent these shifts by reducing emissio... | <urn:uuid:fdc55c3d-3976-4cef-af35-7459e92ebb85> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.infowars.com/asteroid-dust-could-fight-climate-change-on-earth/comment-page-1/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.939862 | 243 | 3.921875 | 4 |
The online news portal of TV5
MANILA, Philippines – More than 600 people in Western Pacific commit suicide every day, said the World Health Organization Monday. Today, World Suicide Prevention Day, WHO asked its member-states in the region to take firmer action to reduce this number.
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Learn the triggers and symptoms of asthma
Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the airways. The severity and duration of each flare up of symptoms can vary for each person. Allergic or non-allergic triggers may cause symptoms. Management of asthma is most successful when education, environmental control and medication a... | <urn:uuid:2618636e-91b8-4aa9-b3da-334a77303e43> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.interiorhealth.ca/YourHealth/SchoolHealth/SchoolMedicalConditions/Pages/Asthma.aspx | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.942315 | 357 | 3.484375 | 3 |
In February 1847, the Missouri General Assembly passed a law
in which the teaching of any Negro, free or slave, was forbidden.
Despite this law, many African-Americans, free and slave,
took part in a self-initiated system of education
which laid a solid foundation for eventual freedom from bondage.
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1 June 2005
Managing industrial power
How can a co-generation plant produce power cheaper than a large modern utility?
By Jim Shriver
Process industries are hooked on electrical energy.
Typically, in mills where large amounts of steam are required for the process, steam turbines are for co-generation of electricity. Ho... | <urn:uuid:2227850f-08cd-462c-bea8-42b02b84f5b6> | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | http://www.isa.org/InTechTemplate.cfm?Section=Features3&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=44479 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703682988/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112802-00043-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.915824 | 3,421 | 2.890625 | 3 |
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