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The [network] began running into some [trouble] in the [ratings] by [2010]. That year, the [sixth] and [final] [season] of [Lost] became the drama's [lowest-rated season] since its [debut] in [2004]. [Ratings] for the [once-instant hit] [Ugly Betty] [collapsed dramatically] after it was moved to [Fridays] at the [start... | The network began running into some trouble in the ratings by 2010. That year, the sixth and final season of Lost became the drama's lowest-rated season since its debut in 2004. Ratings for the once-instant hit Ugly Betty collapsed dramatically after it was moved to Fridays at the start of its fourth season in the fall... |
The most useful instrument for analyzing the performance of steam engines is the steam engine indicator. [Early versions] were in use [by 1851], but the [most successful] indicator was developed for the [high speed engine inventor and manufacturer] [Charles Porter] by [Charles Richard] and exhibited at [London Exhibiti... | The most useful instrument for analyzing the performance of steam engines is the steam engine indicator. Early versions were in use by 1851, but the most successful indicator was developed for the high speed engine inventor and manufacturer Charles Porter by Charles Richard and exhibited at London Exhibition in 1862. T... |
[Cultural imperialism] is when a [country's influence] is felt in [social and cultural circles], i.e. its [soft power], such that it changes the [moral], [cultural] and [societal worldview] of another. This is more than just "[foreign]" [music], [television] or [film] becoming popular with [young people], but that [pop... | Cultural imperialism is when a country's influence is felt in social and cultural circles, i.e. its soft power, such that it changes the moral, cultural and societal worldview of another. This is more than just "foreign" music, television or film becoming popular with young people, but that popular culture changing the... |
It is uncertain how [ctenophores] control their [buoyancy], but [experiments] have shown that some [species] rely on [osmotic pressure] to adapt to [water] of different [densities]. Their [body fluids] are normally as [concentrated] as [seawater]. If they enter [less dense] [brackish water], the [ciliary rosettes] in t... | It is uncertain how ctenophores control their buoyancy, but experiments have shown that some species rely on osmotic pressure to adapt to water of different densities. Their body fluids are normally as concentrated as seawater. If they enter less dense brackish water, the ciliary rosettes in the body cavity may pump th... |
[Anti-inflammatory drugs], [inflammation], [Glucocorticoids], [undesirable side effects], [central obesity], [hyperglycemia], [osteoporosis], [tightly controlled], [Lower doses], [cytotoxic drugs], [immunosuppressive drugs], [methotrexate], [azathioprine], [immune response], [dividing cells], [activated T cells], [kill... | Anti-inflammatory drugs are often used to control the effects of inflammation. Glucocorticoids are the most powerful of these drugs; however, these drugs can have many undesirable side effects, such as central obesity, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, and their use must be tightly controlled. Lower doses of anti-inflammato... |
To the east is the [Colorado Desert] and the [Colorado River] at the border with [Arizona], and the [Mojave Desert] at the border with the state of [Nevada]. To the south is the [Mexico–United States border]. | To the east is the Colorado Desert and the Colorado River at the border with Arizona, and the Mojave Desert at the border with the state of Nevada. To the south is the Mexico–United States border. |
In [1898], Tesla demonstrated a [radio-controlled boat]—which he dubbed ["teleautomaton"]—to the [public] during an [electrical exhibition] at [Madison Square Garden]. The [crowd] that witnessed the [demonstration] made [outrageous claims] about the [workings] of the boat, such as [magic], [telepathy], and being [pilot... | In 1898, Tesla demonstrated a radio-controlled boat—which he dubbed "teleautomaton"—to the public during an electrical exhibition at Madison Square Garden. The crowd that witnessed the demonstration made outrageous claims about the workings of the boat, such as magic, telepathy, and being piloted by a trained monkey hi... |
In [early 2009], [Disney–ABC Television Group] merged [ABC Entertainment] and [ABC Studios] into a new division, [ABC Entertainment Group], which would be responsible for both its [production] and [broadcasting operations]. During this [reorganization], the group announced that it would [lay off] [5%] of its [workforce... | In early 2009, Disney–ABC Television Group merged ABC Entertainment and ABC Studios into a new division, ABC Entertainment Group, which would be responsible for both its production and broadcasting operations. During this reorganization, the group announced that it would lay off 5% of its workforce. On April 2, 2009, C... |
A [rich cultural diversity] developed during the [Yuan dynasty]. The major cultural achievements were the development of [drama] and the [novel] and the increased use of the [written vernacular]. The [political unity] of [China] and much of [central Asia] promoted [trade] between [East] and [West]. The [Mongols]' exten... | A rich cultural diversity developed during the Yuan dynasty. The major cultural achievements were the development of drama and the novel and the increased use of the written vernacular. The political unity of China and much of central Asia promoted trade between East and West. The Mongols' extensive West Asian and Euro... |
When a [consolidation referendum] was held in [1967], [voters] approved the [plan]. On [October 1, 1968], the [governments] [merged] to create the [Consolidated City of Jacksonville]. [Fire], [police], [health & welfare], [recreation], [public works], and [housing & urban development] were all [combined] under the [new... | When a consolidation referendum was held in 1967, voters approved the plan. On October 1, 1968, the governments merged to create the Consolidated City of Jacksonville. Fire, police, health & welfare, recreation, public works, and housing & urban development were all combined under the new government. In honor of the oc... |
As [Fortnow & Homer (2003)] point out, the beginning of [systematic studies] in [computational complexity] is attributed to the [seminal paper] "On the [Computational Complexity] of [Algorithms]" by [Juris Hartmanis] and [Richard Stearns] (1965), which laid out the definitions of [time] and [space complexity] and prove... | As Fortnow & Homer (2003) point out, the beginning of systematic studies in computational complexity is attributed to the seminal paper "On the Computational Complexity of Algorithms" by Juris Hartmanis and Richard Stearns (1965), which laid out the definitions of time and space complexity and proved the hierarchy theo... |
Following the death of [Braddock], [William Shirley] assumed command of [British forces] in [North America]. At a meeting in [Albany] in [December 1755], he laid out his plans for [1756]. In addition to renewing the efforts to capture [Niagara], [Crown Point] and [Duquesne], he proposed attacks on [Fort Frontenac] on t... | Following the death of Braddock, William Shirley assumed command of British forces in North America. At a meeting in Albany in December 1755, he laid out his plans for 1756. In addition to renewing the efforts to capture Niagara, Crown Point and Duquesne, he proposed attacks on Fort Frontenac on the north shore of Lake... |
The [Apollo program], also known as [Project Apollo], was the third [United States] [human spaceflight program] carried out by the [National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)], which accomplished [landing] the [first humans] on the [Moon] from [1969] to [1972]. First conceived during [Dwight D. Eisenhower]'s ... | The Apollo program, also known as Project Apollo, was the third United States human spaceflight program carried out by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which accomplished landing the first humans on the Moon from 1969 to 1972. First conceived during Dwight D. Eisenhower's administration as a th... |
[Southern California] consists of one of the more [varied collections] of [geologic], [topographic], and [natural ecosystem landscapes] in a [diversity] [outnumbering] [other] [major regions] in the [state] and [country]. The [region] spans from [Pacific Ocean] [islands], [shorelines], [beaches], and [coastal plains], ... | Southern California consists of one of the more varied collections of geologic, topographic, and natural ecosystem landscapes in a diversity outnumbering other major regions in the state and country. The region spans from Pacific Ocean islands, shorelines, beaches, and coastal plains, through the Transverse and Peninsu... |
In between the [French] and the [British], large areas were dominated by [native tribes]. To the north, the [Mi'kmaq] and the [Abenaki] were engaged in [Father Le Loutre's War] and still held sway in parts of [Nova Scotia], [Acadia], and the eastern portions of the province of [Canada], as well as much of present-day [... | In between the French and the British, large areas were dominated by native tribes. To the north, the Mi'kmaq and the Abenaki were engaged in Father Le Loutre's War and still held sway in parts of Nova Scotia, Acadia, and the eastern portions of the province of Canada, as well as much of present-day Maine. The Iroquois... |
Kenyans generally have [three meals] in a day – [breakfast] in the morning (kiamsha kinywa), [lunch] in the afternoon (chakula cha mchana) and [supper] in the evening (chakula cha jioni or known simply as "chajio"). In between, they have the [10 o'clock tea] (chai ya saa nne) and [4 pm tea] (chai ya saa kumi). [Breakfa... | Kenyans generally have three meals in a day – breakfast in the morning (kiamsha kinywa), lunch in the afternoon (chakula cha mchana) and supper in the evening (chakula cha jioni or known simply as "chajio"). In between, they have the 10 o'clock tea (chai ya saa nne) and 4 pm tea (chai ya saa kumi). Breakfast is usually... |
Like other historic Christian churches, [The United Methodist Church] has [official liturgies] for [services] of [Holy Communion], [baptism], [weddings], [funerals], [ordination], [anointing of the sick] and [daily office prayer services]. Some [clergy] offer [healing services], while [exorcism] is an [occasional pract... | Like other historic Christian churches, The United Methodist Church has official liturgies for services of Holy Communion, baptism, weddings, funerals, ordination, anointing of the sick and daily office prayer services. Some clergy offer healing services, while exorcism is an occasional practice by some clergy in The U... |
One of the more [unusual collections] is that of [Eadweard Muybridge]'s photographs of [Animal Locomotion] of [1887], this consists of [781 plates]. These sequences of photographs taken a [fraction] of a [second] apart capture images of [different animals] and [humans] performing [various actions]. There are several of... | One of the more unusual collections is that of Eadweard Muybridge's photographs of Animal Locomotion of 1887, this consists of 781 plates. These sequences of photographs taken a fraction of a second apart capture images of different animals and humans performimg various actions. There are several of John Thomson's 1876... |
The [IPCC] receives [funding] through the [IPCC Trust Fund], established in [1989] by the [United Nations Environment Programme] ([UNEP]) and the [World Meteorological Organization] ([WMO]), [Costs] of the [Secretary] and of [housing] the [secretariat] are provided by the [WMO], while [UNEP] meets the [cost] of the [De... | The IPCC receives funding through the IPCC Trust Fund, established in 1989 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Costs of the Secretary and of housing the secretariat are provided by the WMO, while UNEP meets the cost of the Depute Secretary. Annual cash con... |
On [17 May 1899], [Tesla] moved to [Colorado Springs], where he would have room for his [high-voltage], [high-frequency experiments]; his lab was located near [Foote Ave.] and [Kiowa St.]. He chose this location because the [polyphase alternating current power distribution system] had been introduced there and he had [... | On 17 May 1899, Tesla moved to Colorado Springs, where he would have room for his high-voltage, high-frequency experiments; his lab was located near Foote Ave. and Kiowa St. He chose this location because the polyphase alternating current power distribution system had been introduced there and he had associates who wer... |
[Southern California] consists of one [Combined Statistical Area], eight [Metropolitan Statistical Areas], one [international metropolitan area], and multiple [metropolitan divisions]. The region is home to two [extended metropolitan areas] that exceed [five million] in [population]. These are the [Greater Los Angeles ... | Southern California consists of one Combined Statistical Area, eight Metropolitan Statistical Areas, one international metropolitan area, and multiple metropolitan divisions. The region is home to two extended metropolitan areas that exceed five million in population. These are the Greater Los Angeles Area at 17,786,41... |
Other forms of [plague] have been implicated by [modern scientists]. The modern [bubonic plague] has a [mortality rate] of [30–75%] and [symptoms] including [fever] of [38–41 °C] ([100–106 °F]), [headaches], [painful aching joints], [nausea] and [vomiting], and a [general feeling] of [malaise]. [Left untreated], of tho... | Other forms of plague have been implicated by modern scientists. The modern bubonic plague has a mortality rate of 30–75% and symptoms including fever of 38–41 °C (100–106 °F), headaches, painful aching joints, nausea and vomiting, and a general feeling of malaise. Left untreated, of those that contract the bubonic pla... |
The [University] is organized into [eleven separate academic units]—[ten faculties] and the [Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study]—with [campuses] throughout the [Boston metropolitan area]: its [209-acre (85 ha) main campus] is centered on [Harvard Yard] in [Cambridge], approximately [3 miles (5 km)] northwest of [Bo... | The University is organized into eleven separate academic units—ten faculties and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study—with campuses throughout the Boston metropolitan area: its 209-acre (85 ha) main campus is centered on Harvard Yard in Cambridge, approximately 3 miles (5 km) northwest of Boston; the business sc... |
Since [all modern ctenophores] except the [beroids] have [cydippid-like larvae], it has widely been assumed that their [last common ancestor] also resembled [cydippids], having an [egg-shaped body] and a [pair of retractable tentacles]. [Richard Harbison]'s [purely morphological analysis] in [1985] concluded that the [... | Since all modern ctenophores except the beroids have cydippid-like larvae, it has widely been assumed that their last common ancestor also resembled cydippids, having an egg-shaped body and a pair of retractable tentacles. Richard Harbison's purely morphological analysis in 1985 concluded that the cydippids are not mon... |
On [15 June 1520], the [Pope] warned [Luther] with the papal bull (edict) [Exsurge Domine] that he risked [excommunication] unless he [recanted] [41 sentences] drawn from his [writings], including the [95 Theses], within [60 days]. That [autumn], [Johann Eck] proclaimed the bull in [Meissen] and other [towns]. [Karl vo... | On 15 June 1520, the Pope warned Luther with the papal bull (edict) Exsurge Domine that he risked excommunication unless he recanted 41 sentences drawn from his writings, including the 95 Theses, within 60 days. That autumn, Johann Eck proclaimed the bull in Meissen and other towns. Karl von Miltitz, a papal nuncio, at... |
After [strengthening] his [government] in [northern China], [Kublai] pursued an [expansionist policy] in line with the tradition of [Mongol] and [Chinese imperialism]. He renewed a [massive drive] against the [Song dynasty] to the [south]. Kublai besieged [Xiangyang] between 1268 and 1273, the [last obstacle] in his wa... | After strengthening his government in northern China, Kublai pursued an expansionist policy in line with the tradition of Mongol and Chinese imperialism. He renewed a massive drive against the Song dynasty to the south. Kublai besieged Xiangyang between 1268 and 1273, the last obstacle in his way to capture the rich Ya... |
At the [begin] of the [Holocene] (~11,700 years ago), the [Rhine] occupied its [Late-Glacial] [valley]. As a [meandering] [river], it [reworked] its [ice-age braidplain]. As [sea-level] continued to [rise] in the [Netherlands], the formation of the [Holocene Rhine-Meuse delta] began (~8,000 years ago). [Coeval] [absolu... | At the begin of the Holocene (~11,700 years ago), the Rhine occupied its Late-Glacial valley. As a meandering river, it reworked its ice-age braidplain. As sea-level continued to rise in the Netherlands, the formation of the Holocene Rhine-Meuse delta began (~8,000 years ago). Coeval absolute sea-level rise and tectoni... |
Problems that can be solved in theory (e.g., given [large] but [finite time]), but which in practice take [too long] for their solutions to be [useful], are known as [intractable problems]. In [complexity theory], problems that [lack] [polynomial-time solutions] are considered to be [intractable] for more than the [sma... | Problems that can be solved in theory (e.g., given large but finite time), but which in practice take too long for their solutions to be useful, are known as intractable problems. In complexity theory, problems that lack polynomial-time solutions are considered to be intractable for more than the smallest inputs. In fa... |
Like much of the [south Atlantic region] of the [United States], [Jacksonville] has a [humid subtropical climate] (Köppen Cfa), with [mild weather] during [winters] and [hot and humid weather] during [summers]. [Seasonal rainfall] is concentrated in the [warmest months] from [May] through [September], while the [driest... | Like much of the south Atlantic region of the United States, Jacksonville has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), with mild weather during winters and hot and humid weather during summers. Seasonal rainfall is concentrated in the warmest months from May through September, while the driest months are from November... |
A [simple case] of [dynamic equilibrium] occurs in [constant velocity motion] across a [surface] with [kinetic friction]. In such a [situation], a [force] is [applied] in the [direction of motion] while the [kinetic friction force] [exactly opposes] the [applied force]. This results in [zero net force], but since the [... | A simple case of dynamic equilibrium occurs in constant velocity motion across a surface with kinetic friction. In such a situation, a force is applied in the direction of motion while the kinetic friction force exactly opposes the applied force. This results in zero net force, but since the object started with a non-z... |
[Jacksonville] is the [largest city] by [population] in the [U.S.] [state] of [Florida], and the [largest city] by [area] in the [contiguous United States]. It is the [county seat] of [Duval County], with which the [city government] [consolidated] in [1968]. [Consolidation] gave Jacksonville its [great size] and placed... | Jacksonville is the largest city by population in the U.S. state of Florida, and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the county seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968. Consolidation gave Jacksonville its great size and placed most of its metropolitan popula... |
The [Yuan dynasty] was the [first time] that [non-native Chinese people] ruled [all of China]. In the [historiography] of [Mongolia], it is generally considered to be the [continuation] of the [Mongol Empire]. [Mongols] are [widely known] to worship the [Eternal Heaven], and according to the [traditional Mongolian ideo... | The Yuan dynasty was the first time that non-native Chinese people ruled all of China. In the historiography of Mongolia, it is generally considered to be the continuation of the Mongol Empire. Mongols are widely known to worship the Eternal Heaven, and according to the traditional Mongolian ideology Yuan is considered... |
This is true throughout most of the United States as well. However, [alternative approaches] for [primary education] do exist. One of these, sometimes referred to as a ["platoon" system], involves placing a [group of students] together in [one class] that moves from [one specialist] to [another] for [every subject]. Th... | This is true throughout most of the United States as well. However, alternative approaches for primary education do exist. One of these, sometimes referred to as a "platoon" system, involves placing a group of students together in one class that moves from one specialist to another for every subject. The advantage here... |
The [league] announced on [October 16, 2012], that the two [finalists] were [Sun Life Stadium] and [Levi's Stadium]. The [South Florida/Miami area] has previously [hosted] the [event] [10 times] (tied for [most] with [New Orleans]), with the [most recent] one being [Super Bowl XLIV] in [2010]. The [San Francisco Bay Ar... | The league announced on October 16, 2012, that the two finalists were Sun Life Stadium and Levi's Stadium. The South Florida/Miami area has previously hosted the event 10 times (tied for most with New Orleans), with the most recent one being Super Bowl XLIV in 2010. The San Francisco Bay Area last hosted in 1985 (Super... |
[With Istanbul] as its [capital] and control of [lands] around the [Mediterranean basin], the [Ottoman Empire] was at the [center] of [interactions] between the [Eastern] and [Western] worlds for [six centuries]. [Following] a [long period] of [military setbacks] against [European powers], the [Ottoman Empire] graduall... | With Istanbul as its capital and control of lands around the Mediterranean basin, the Ottoman Empire was at the center of interactions between the Eastern and Western worlds for six centuries. Following a long period of military setbacks against European powers, the Ottoman Empire gradually declined into the late ninet... |
[30 US states] have [banned corporal punishment], [the others] (mostly in [the South]) have [not]. [It] is [still used] to [a significant] (though [declining]) [degree] in [some public schools] in [Alabama], [Arkansas], [Georgia], [Louisiana], [Mississippi], [Oklahoma], [Tennessee] and [Texas]. [Private schools] in [th... | 30 US states have banned corporal punishment, the others (mostly in the South) have not. It is still used to a significant (though declining) degree in some public schools in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Private schools in these and most other states may also use it... |
Luther wrote about the Jews throughout his career, though only a few of his works dealt with them directly. [Luther] rarely encountered [Jews] during his life, but his attitudes reflected a [theological] and [cultural tradition] which saw [Jews] as a [rejected people] guilty of the [murder of Christ], and he lived with... | Luther wrote about the Jews throughout his career, though only a few of his works dealt with them directly. Luther rarely encountered Jews during his life, but his attitudes reflected a theological and cultural tradition which saw Jews as a rejected people guilty of the murder of Christ, and he lived within a local com... |
There are concentrations of [pubs], [bars] and [nightclubs] around the [Bigg Market] and the [Quayside area] of the [city centre]. There are many [bars] on the [Bigg Market], and other popular areas for [nightlife] are [Collingwood Street], popularly referred to as the 'Diamond Strip' due to its concentration of [high-... | There are concentrations of pubs, bars and nightclubs around the Bigg Market and the Quayside area of the city centre. There are many bars on the Bigg Market, and other popular areas for nightlife are Collingwood Street, popularly referred to as the 'Diamond Strip' due to its concentration of high-end bars, Neville Str... |
[Seamans]' establishment of an [ad-hoc committee] headed by his [special technical assistant] [Nicholas E. Golovin] in [July 1961], to [recommend] a [launch vehicle] to be used in the [Apollo program], represented a [turning point] in [NASA]'s [mission mode decision]. This committee recognized that the [chosen mode] wa... | Seamans' establishment of an ad-hoc committee headed by his special technical assistant Nicholas E. Golovin in July 1961, to recommend a launch vehicle to be used in the Apollo program, represented a turning point in NASA's mission mode decision. This committee recognized that the chosen mode was an important part of t... |
While [experimenting], [Tesla] inadvertently [faulted] a [power station generator], causing a [power outage]. In [August 1917], [Tesla] explained what had happened in [The Electrical Experimenter]: "As an example of what has been done with [several hundred kilowatts] of [high frequency energy] [liberated], it was found... | While experimenting, Tesla inadvertently faulted a power station generator, causing a power outage. In August 1917, Tesla explained what had happened in The Electrical Experimenter: "As an example of what has been done with several hundred kilowatts of high frequency energy liberated, it was found that the dynamos in a... |
[Genghis Khan] put absolute trust in his [generals], such as [Muqali], [Jebe] and [Subutai], and regarded them as close [advisors], often extending them the same privileges and trust normally reserved for close [family members]. He allowed them to make decisions on their own when they embarked on [campaigns] far from t... | Genghis Khan put absolute trust in his generals, such as Muqali, Jebe and Subutai, and regarded them as close advisors, often extending them the same privileges and trust normally reserved for close family members. He allowed them to make decisions on their own when they embarked on campaigns far from the Mongol Empire... |
Within [southern California] are two major cities, [Los Angeles] and [San Diego], as well as three of the country's largest [metropolitan areas]. With a population of [3,792,621], [Los Angeles] is the [most populous] city in [California] and the [second most populous] in the [United States]. To the south and with a pop... | Within southern California are two major cities, Los Angeles and San Diego, as well as three of the country's largest metropolitan areas. With a population of 3,792,621, Los Angeles is the most populous city in California and the second most populous in the United States. To the south and with a population of 1,307,402... |
The [Yuan] undertook [extensive public works]. Among [Kublai Khan]'s top [engineers] and [scientists] was the [astronomer Guo Shoujing], who was tasked with many [public works projects] and helped the Yuan reform the [lunisolar calendar] to provide an accuracy of [365.2425 days] of the year, which was only [26 seconds]... | The Yuan undertook extensive public works. Among Kublai Khan's top engineers and scientists was the astronomer Guo Shoujing, who was tasked with many public works projects and helped the Yuan reform the lunisolar calendar to provide an accuracy of 365.2425 days of the year, which was only 26 seconds off the modern Greg... |
According to the [Secret History], [Temüjin] again offered his [friendship] to [Jamukha], asking him to [return] to his side. [Temüjin] had killed the [men] who betrayed [Jamukha], stating that he did not want [disloyal men] in his [army]. [Jamukha] refused the [offer] of [friendship] and [reunion], saying that there c... | According to the Secret History, Temüjin again offered his friendship to Jamukha, asking him to return to his side. Temüjin had killed the men who betrayed Jamukha, stating that he did not want disloyal men in his army. Jamukha refused the offer of friendship and reunion, saying that there can only be one sun in the sk... |
A [static equilibrium] between two forces is the most [usual] way of measuring forces, using [simple devices] such as [weighing scales] and [spring balances]. For example, an object suspended on a [vertical spring scale] experiences the [force of gravity] acting on the object balanced by a force applied by the ["spring... | A static equilibrium between two forces is the most usual way of measuring forces, using simple devices such as weighing scales and spring balances. For example, an object suspended on a vertical spring scale experiences the force of gravity acting on the object balanced by a force applied by the "spring reaction force... |
While its [radio network] was undergoing [reconstruction], [ABC] found it difficult to avoid falling behind on the new medium of [television]. To ensure a space, in [1947], ABC submitted [five applications] for [television station licenses], one for each [market] where it owned and operated a [radio station] ([New York... | While its radio network was undergoing reconstruction, ABC found it difficult to avoid falling behind on the new medium of television. To ensure a space, in 1947, ABC submitted five applications for television station licenses, one for each market where it owned and operated a radio station (New York City, Los Angeles,... |
The [clinical pharmacist]'s role involves creating a [comprehensive drug therapy plan] for [patient-specific problems], identifying [goals of therapy], and [reviewing] all [prescribed medications] prior to [dispensing] and [administration] to the patient. The [review process] often involves an [evaluation] of the [appr... | The clinical pharmacist's role involves creating a comprehensive drug therapy plan for patient-specific problems, identifying goals of therapy, and reviewing all prescribed medications prior to dispensing and administration to the patient. The review process often involves an evaluation of the appropriateness of the dr... |
The specific devolved matters are all subjects which are not explicitly stated in Schedule 5 to the Scotland Act as reserved matters. [All matters] that are not specifically reserved are automatically devolved to the Scottish Parliament. Most importantly, this includes [agriculture], [fisheries] and [forestry], [econom... | The specific devolved matters are all subjects which are not explicitly stated in Schedule 5 to the Scotland Act as reserved matters. All matters that are not specifically reserved are automatically devolved to the Scottish Parliament. Most importantly, this includes agriculture, fisheries and forestry, economic develo... |
There are also many places commemorating the [heroic history] of [Warsaw]. [Pawiak], an [infamous German Gestapo prison] now occupied by a [Mausoleum of Memory of Martyrdom] and the [museum], is only the [beginning] of a [walk] in the [traces] of [Heroic City]. The [Warsaw Citadel], an [impressive 19th-century fortific... | There are also many places commemorating the heroic history of Warsaw. Pawiak, an infamous German Gestapo prison now occupied by a Mausoleum of Memory of Martyrdom and the museum, is only the beginning of a walk in the traces of Heroic City. The Warsaw Citadel, an impressive 19th-century fortification built after the d... |
Newborn infants [no prior exposure] to microbes [particularly vulnerable] to infection. [Several layers] [passive protection] provided [mother]. During pregnancy, [particular type] antibody, called [IgG], [transported] from mother [baby] [directly] across [placenta], so human babies [high levels] antibodies [even] birt... | Newborn infants have no prior exposure to microbes and are particularly vulnerable to infection. Several layers of passive protection are provided by the mother. During pregnancy, a particular type of antibody, called IgG, is transported from mother to baby directly across the placenta, so human babies have high levels... |
[826] [Doctor Who] [instalments] have been [televised] since [1963], [ranging] between [25-minute] [episodes] (the [most common] [format]), [45-minute] [episodes] (for [Resurrection of the Daleks] in the [1984] [series], a [single season] in [1985], and the [revival]), [two feature-length productions] ([1983's The Five... | 826 Doctor Who instalments have been televised since 1963, ranging between 25-minute episodes (the most common format), 45-minute episodes (for Resurrection of the Daleks in the 1984 series, a single season in 1985, and the revival), two feature-length productions (1983's The Five Doctors and the 1996 television film),... |
The [Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change] (IPCC) is a [scientific intergovernmental body] under the [auspices] of the [United Nations], set up at the [request] of [member governments]. It was first established in [1988] by two [United Nations organizations], the [World Meteorological Organization] (WMO) and the [... | The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is a scientific intergovernmental body under the auspices of the United Nations, set up at the request of member governments. It was first established in 1988 by two United Nations organizations, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Envi... |
The [university] operates [12 research institutes] and [113 research centers] on campus. Among these are the [Oriental Institute]—a [museum] and [research center] for [Near Eastern studies] owned and operated by the university—and a number of [National Resource Centers], including the [Center for Middle Eastern Studies... | The university operates 12 research institutes and 113 research centers on campus. Among these are the Oriental Institute—a museum and research center for Near Eastern studies owned and operated by the university—and a number of National Resource Centers, including the Center for Middle Eastern Studies. Chicago also op... |
A number of [researchers] (David Rodda, Jacob Vigdor, and Janna Matlack), argue that a shortage of [affordable housing] – at least in the [US] – is caused in part by [income inequality]. [David Rodda] noted that from [1984] and [1991], the number of [quality rental units] decreased as the [demand] for [higher quality h... | A number of researchers (David Rodda, Jacob Vigdor, and Janna Matlack), argue that a shortage of affordable housing – at least in the US – is caused in part by income inequality. David Rodda noted that from 1984 and 1991, the number of quality rental units decreased as the demand for higher quality housing increased (R... |
In past times, [corporal punishment] ([spanking] or [paddling] or [caning] or [strapping] or [birching]) the [student] in order to cause [physical pain]) was one of the most [common forms] of [school discipline] throughout much of the [world]. Most [Western countries], and some [others], have now [banned] it, but it re... | In past times, corporal punishment (spanking or paddling or caning or strapping or birching the student in order to cause physical pain) was one of the most common forms of school discipline throughout much of the world. Most Western countries, and some others, have now banned it, but it remains lawful in the United St... |
[Louis XIV] gained the [throne] in [1643] and acted increasingly [aggressively] to force the [Huguenots] to [convert]. At first he sent [missionaries], backed by a [fund] to [financially reward converts] to [Catholicism]. Then he imposed [penalties], closed Huguenot [schools] and excluded them from [favored professions... | Louis XIV gained the throne in 1643 and acted increasingly aggressively to force the Huguenots to convert. At first he sent missionaries, backed by a fund to financially reward converts to Catholicism. Then he imposed penalties, closed Huguenot schools and excluded them from favored professions. Escalating, he institut... |
Of particular concern with [Internet pharmacies] is the ease with which people, [youth] in particular, can obtain [controlled substances] (e.g., [Vicodin], generically known as [hydrocodone]) via the Internet without a [prescription] issued by a [doctor/practitioner] who has an established [doctor-patient relationship]... | Of particular concern with Internet pharmacies is the ease with which people, youth in particular, can obtain controlled substances (e.g., Vicodin, generically known as hydrocodone) via the Internet without a prescription issued by a doctor/practitioner who has an established doctor-patient relationship. There are many... |
The [other major method] of producing O 2 gas involves passing a [stream] of [clean], [dry] [air] through [one bed] of a [pair] of [identical] [zeolite molecular sieves], which absorbs the [nitrogen] and delivers a [gas stream] that is [90%] to [93%] O 2. [Simultaneously], [nitrogen gas] is released from [the other nit... | The other major method of producing O
2 gas involves passing a stream of clean, dry air through one bed of a pair of identical zeolite molecular sieves, which absorbs the nitrogen and delivers a gas stream that is 90% to 93% O
2. Simultaneously, nitrogen gas is released from the other nitrogen-saturated zeolite bed, by... |
[Tesla] noted the hazards of working with his [circuit] and [single-node] [X-ray-producing devices]. In his many notes on the early investigation of this [phenomenon], he attributed the [skin damage] to various causes. He believed early on that damage to the skin was not caused by the [Roentgen rays], but by the [ozone... | Tesla noted the hazards of working with his circuit and single-node X-ray-producing devices. In his many notes on the early investigation of this phenomenon, he attributed the skin damage to various causes. He believed early on that damage to the skin was not caused by the Roentgen rays, but by the ozone generated in c... |
In [1529], [Warsaw] became the seat of the [General Sejm], [permanent] from [1569]. In [1573] the city gave its name to the [Warsaw Confederation], formally establishing [religious freedom] in the [Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth]. Due to its [central location] between the Commonwealth's capitals of [Kraków] and [Vilniu... | In 1529, Warsaw for the first time became the seat of the General Sejm, permanent from 1569. In 1573 the city gave its name to the Warsaw Confederation, formally establishing religious freedom in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Due to its central location between the Commonwealth's capitals of Kraków and Vilnius, W... |
The [United Methodist Church] understands itself to be part of the [holy catholic] (or [universal]) church and it recognizes the [historic ecumenical creeds], the [Apostle's Creed] and the [Nicene Creed]; which are used frequently in services of [worship]. The [Book of Discipline] also recognizes the importance of the ... | The United Methodist Church understands itself to be part of the holy catholic (or universal) church and it recognizes the historic ecumenical creeds, the Apostle's Creed and the Nicene Creed; which are used frequently in services of worship. The Book of Discipline also recognizes the importance of the Chalcedonian Cre... |
[The mermaid (syrenka)] is [Warsaw's symbol] and can be found on [statues] throughout the [city] and on the [city's coat of arms]. This [imagery] has been in use since at least the [mid-14th century]. The [oldest existing armed seal] of Warsaw is from the year [1390], consisting of a [round seal] bordered with the [Lat... | The mermaid (syrenka) is Warsaw's symbol and can be found on statues throughout the city and on the city's coat of arms. This imagery has been in use since at least the mid-14th century. The oldest existing armed seal of Warsaw is from the year 1390, consisting of a round seal bordered with the Latin inscription Sigili... |
In [another incident], around [1177], he was [captured] in a [raid] and held [prisoner] by his [father's former allies], the [Tayichi'ud]. The [Tayichi'ud] [enslaved] [Temüjin] (reportedly with a [cangue], a sort of [portable stocks]), but with the help of a [sympathetic guard], the [father] of [Chilaun] (who later bec... | In another incident, around 1177, he was captured in a raid and held prisoner by his father's former allies, the Tayichi'ud. The Tayichi'ud enslaved Temüjin (reportedly with a cangue, a sort of portable stocks), but with the help of a sympathetic guard, the father of Chilaun (who later became a general of Genghis Khan)... |
[BSkyB] utilises the [VideoGuard] pay-TV scrambling system owned by [NDS], a [Cisco Systems] company. There are tight controls over use of [VideoGuard] [decoders]; they are not available as [stand-alone] [DVB CAMs] (conditional-access modules). [BSkyB] has [design authority] over all [digital satellite receivers] capab... | BSkyB utilises the VideoGuard pay-TV scrambling system owned by NDS, a Cisco Systems company. There are tight controls over use of VideoGuard decoders; they are not available as stand-alone DVB CAMs (conditional-access modules). BSkyB has design authority over all digital satellite receivers capable of receiving their ... |
The [plague] struck [various countries] in the [Middle East] during the [pandemic], leading to [serious depopulation] and [permanent change] in both [economic] and [social structures]. As it spread to [western Europe], the disease entered the region from [southern Russia] also. By [autumn 1347], the plague reached [Ale... | The plague struck various countries in the Middle East during the pandemic, leading to serious depopulation and permanent change in both economic and social structures. As it spread to western Europe, the disease entered the region from southern Russia also. By autumn 1347, the plague reached Alexandria in Egypt, proba... |
In [humans], this response is activated by [complement binding] to [antibodies] that have [attached] to these [microbes] or the [binding] of [complement proteins] to [carbohydrates] on the [surfaces] of [microbes]. This [recognition signal] triggers a [rapid killing response]. The [speed] of the response is a result of... | In humans, this response is activated by complement binding to antibodies that have attached to these microbes or the binding of complement proteins to carbohydrates on the surfaces of microbes. This recognition signal triggers a rapid killing response. The speed of the response is a result of signal amplification that... |
[Tesla] served as a [vice president] of the [American Institute of Electrical Engineers], the [forerunner] (along with the [Institute of Radio Engineers]) of the [modern-day IEEE], from [1892] to [1894]. | Tesla served as a vice president of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, the forerunner (along with the Institute of Radio Engineers) of the modern-day IEEE, from 1892 to 1894. |
In [1096], [Crusaders] passing by the [siege] of [Amalfi] were joined by [Bohemond of Taranto] and his nephew [Tancred] with an army of [Italo-Normans]. [Bohemond] was the [de facto leader] of the [Crusade] during its passage through [Asia Minor]. After the successful [Siege] of [Antioch] in [1097], [Bohemond] began ca... | In 1096, Crusaders passing by the siege of Amalfi were joined by Bohemond of Taranto and his nephew Tancred with an army of Italo-Normans. Bohemond was the de facto leader of the Crusade during its passage through Asia Minor. After the successful Siege of Antioch in 1097, Bohemond began carving out an independent princ... |
[One] of the [first known experiments] on the [relationship] between [combustion] and [air] was conducted by the [2nd century BCE] [Greek writer] on [mechanics], [Philo of Byzantium]. In his work [Pneumatica], Philo observed that [inverting] a [vessel] over a [burning candle] and surrounding the vessel's [neck] with [w... | One of the first known experiments on the relationship between combustion and air was conducted by the 2nd century BCE Greek writer on mechanics, Philo of Byzantium. In his work Pneumatica, Philo observed that inverting a vessel over a burning candle and surrounding the vessel's neck with water resulted in some water r... |
In the [1910s], [New York–based filmmakers] were attracted to [Jacksonville]'s [warm climate], [exotic locations], [excellent rail access], and [cheap labor]. Over the course of the decade, more than [30 silent film studios] were established, earning [Jacksonville] the title of "Winter Film Capital of the World". Howev... | In the 1910s, New York–based filmmakers were attracted to Jacksonville's warm climate, exotic locations, excellent rail access, and cheap labor. Over the course of the decade, more than 30 silent film studios were established, earning Jacksonville the title of "Winter Film Capital of the World". However, the emergence ... |
[Politics]: [U.N.] Secretary General [Ban Ki-moon]; [American political leaders] [John Hancock], [John Adams], [John Quincy Adams], [Rutherford B. Hayes], [Theodore Roosevelt], [Franklin D. Roosevelt], [John F. Kennedy], [Al Gore], [George W. Bush] and [Barack Obama]; [Chilean President] [Sebastián Piñera]; [Colombian ... | Politics: U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon; American political leaders John Hancock, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Rutherford B. Hayes, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Al Gore, George W. Bush and Barack Obama; Chilean President Sebastián Piñera; Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos; Cos... |
Since the IPCC does not carry out its own research, it operates on the basis of [scientific papers] and [independently documented results] from [other scientific bodies], and its [schedule] for producing reports requires a [deadline] for [submissions] prior to the report's final release. In principle, this means that a... | Since the IPCC does not carry out its own research, it operates on the basis of scientific papers and independently documented results from other scientific bodies, and its schedule for producing reports requires a deadline for submissions prior to the report's final release. In principle, this means that any significa... |
News of the two battles reached [England] in [August]. After several months of [negotiations], the [government] of the [Duke of Newcastle] decided to send an [army expedition] the following year to [dislodge] the [French]. They chose [Major General Edward Braddock] to lead the [expedition]. [Word] of the [British milit... | News of the two battles reached England in August. After several months of negotiations, the government of the Duke of Newcastle decided to send an army expedition the following year to dislodge the French. They chose Major General Edward Braddock to lead the expedition. Word of the British military plans leaked to Fra... |
The Sarah Jane Adventures, starring Elisabeth Sladen who reprised her role as investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith, was developed by CBBC; [a special aired] on [New Year's Day 2007] and [a full series] began on [24 September 2007]. [A second series] followed in [2008], notable for (as [noted above]) featuring [the... | The Sarah Jane Adventures, starring Elisabeth Sladen who reprised her role as investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith, was developed by CBBC; a special aired on New Year's Day 2007 and a full series began on 24 September 2007. A second series followed in 2008, notable for (as noted above) featuring the return of Brig... |
[The Panthers] used [the San Jose State practice facility] and stayed at [the San Jose Marriott]. [The Broncos] practiced at [Stanford University] and stayed at [the Santa Clara Marriott]. | The Panthers used the San Jose State practice facility and stayed at the San Jose Marriott. The Broncos practiced at Stanford University and stayed at the Santa Clara Marriott. |
[Private schools] in [Australia] may be favoured for many reasons: [prestige] and the [social status] of the 'old school tie'; [better quality] [physical infrastructure] and more [facilities] (e.g. [playing fields], [swimming pools], etc.), [higher-paid] [teachers]; and/or the [belief] that private schools offer a [hig... | Private schools in Australia may be favoured for many reasons: prestige and the social status of the 'old school tie'; better quality physical infrastructure and more facilities (e.g. playing fields, swimming pools, etc.), higher-paid teachers; and/or the belief that private schools offer a higher quality of education.... |
[Los Angeles] (at 3.7 million people) and [San Diego] (at 1.3 million people), both in [southern California], are the two largest cities in all of [California] (and two of the eight largest cities in the [United States]). In [southern California] there are also [twelve cities] with more than [200,000 residents] and [34... | Los Angeles (at 3.7 million people) and San Diego (at 1.3 million people), both in southern California, are the two largest cities in all of California (and two of the eight largest cities in the United States). In southern California there are also twelve cities with more than 200,000 residents and 34 cities over 100,... |
[Fresno] is served by [State Route 99], the main [north/south] [freeway] that connects the major [population centers] of the [California Central Valley]. [State Route 168], the [Sierra Freeway], heads [east] to the city of [Clovis] and [Huntington Lake]. [State Route 41] ([Yosemite Freeway]/[Eisenhower Freeway]) comes ... | Fresno is served by State Route 99, the main north/south freeway that connects the major population centers of the California Central Valley. State Route 168, the Sierra Freeway, heads east to the city of Clovis and Huntington Lake. State Route 41 (Yosemite Freeway/Eisenhower Freeway) comes into Fresno from Atascadero ... |
Another factor in the early 1990s that worked to [radicalize] the [Islamist movement] was the [Gulf War], which brought [several hundred thousand] [US] and [allied] [non-Muslim military personnel] to [Saudi Arabian soil] to put an end to [Saddam Hussein]'s occupation of [Kuwait]. Prior to 1990 [Saudi Arabia] played an ... | Another factor in the early 1990s that worked to radicalize the Islamist movement was the Gulf War, which brought several hundred thousand US and allied non-Muslim military personnel to Saudi Arabian soil to put an end to Saddam Hussein's occupation of Kuwait. Prior to 1990 Saudi Arabia played an important role in rest... |
The movement which would become [The United Methodist Church] began in the [mid-18th century] within the [Church of England]. A [small group] of [students], including [John Wesley], [Charles Wesley] and [George Whitefield], met on the [Oxford University] [campus]. They focused on [Bible study], [methodical study] of [s... | The movement which would become The United Methodist Church began in the mid-18th century within the Church of England. A small group of students, including John Wesley, Charles Wesley and George Whitefield, met on the Oxford University campus. They focused on Bible study, methodical study of scripture and living a hol... |
[Six-time Grammy winner] and [Academy Award nominee] [Lady Gaga] performed the [national anthem], while [Academy Award winner] [Marlee Matlin] provided [American Sign Language] ([ASL]) translation. | Six-time Grammy winner and Academy Award nominee Lady Gaga performed the national anthem, while Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin provided American Sign Language (ASL) translation. |
[Decision problems] are one of the [central objects] of study in [computational complexity theory]. A [decision problem] is a [special type] of [computational problem] whose answer is either [yes] or [no], or alternately either [1] or [0]. A [decision problem] can be viewed as a [formal language], where the [members] o... | Decision problems are one of the central objects of study in computational complexity theory. A decision problem is a special type of computational problem whose answer is either yes or no, or alternately either 1 or 0. A decision problem can be viewed as a formal language, where the members of the language are instanc... |
Often rules apply to all goods neutrally, but may have a greater practical effect on imports than domestic products. For such "indirect" discriminatory (or "indistinctly applicable") measures the Court of Justice has developed more justifications: either those in [article 36], or additional "mandatory" or "overriding" ... | Often rules apply to all goods neutrally, but may have a greater practical effect on imports than domestic products. For such "indirect" discriminatory (or "indistinctly applicable") measures the Court of Justice has developed more justifications: either those in article 36, or additional "mandatory" or "overriding" re... |
The system is currently undergoing a period of refurbishment and modernization, entitled 'Metro: All Change.' [The programme] has replaced all ticket machines and introduced ticket gates at the busiest stations - part of [the transition] to smart ticketing. All Metro trains are being completely refurbished and most sta... | The system is currently undergoing a period of refurbishment and modernization, entitled 'Metro: All Change.' The programme has replaced all ticket machines and introduced ticket gates at the busiest stations - part of the transition to smart ticketing. All Metro trains are being completely refurbished and most station... |
When [rock units] are placed under [horizontal compression], they [shorten] and become [thicker]. Because [rock units], other than [muds], do not significantly change in [volume], this is accomplished in two primary ways: through [faulting] and [folding]. In the [shallow crust], where [brittle deformation] can occur, [... | When rock units are placed under horizontal compression, they shorten and become thicker. Because rock units, other than muds, do not significantly change in volume, this is accomplished in two primary ways: through faulting and folding. In the shallow crust, where brittle deformation can occur, thrust faults form, whi... |
Justifying Grace or Accepting Grace is that [grace], [offered] by God to [all people], that we [receive] by [faith] and [trust] in Christ, through which God [pardons] the believer of sin. It is in justifying grace we are received by God, in [spite] of our sin. In this reception, we are [forgiven] through the [atoning w... | Justifying Grace or Accepting Grace is that grace, offered by God to all people, that we receive by faith and trust in Christ, through which God pardons the believer of sin. It is in justifying grace we are received by God, in spite of our sin. In this reception, we are forgiven through the atoning work of Jesus Christ... |
In [September 1967], [Mueller] approved a sequence of [mission types] which had to be successfully accomplished in order to achieve the [manned lunar landing]. Each step had to be successfully accomplished before the next ones could be performed, and it was unknown how many tries of each mission would be necessary; the... | In September 1967, Mueller approved a sequence of mission types which had to be successfully accomplished in order to achieve the manned lunar landing. Each step had to be successfully accomplished before the next ones could be performed, and it was unknown how many tries of each mission would be necessary; therefore l... |
[Overactive immune responses] comprise the [other end] of immune dysfunction, particularly the [autoimmune disorders]. Here, the [immune system] [fails] to [properly distinguish] between [self] and [non-self], and [attacks] [part of the body]. Under [normal circumstances], many [T cells] and [antibodies] [react] with [... | Overactive immune responses comprise the other end of immune dysfunction, particularly the autoimmune disorders. Here, the immune system fails to properly distinguish between self and non-self, and attacks part of the body. Under normal circumstances, many T cells and antibodies react with "self" peptides. One of the f... |
Between about [1964] and [1973], large amounts of [older material] stored in the [BBC]'s various [video tape] and [film libraries] were either [destroyed],note 3 [wiped], or suffered from [poor storage] which led to [severe deterioration] from [broadcast quality]. This included many [old episodes] of [Doctor Who], most... | Between about 1964 and 1973, large amounts of older material stored in the BBC's various video tape and film libraries were either destroyed,note 3 wiped, or suffered from poor storage which led to severe deterioration from broadcast quality. This included many old episodes of Doctor Who, mostly stories featuring the f... |
In the first half of the 17th century, a [plague] claimed some 1.7 million [victims] in [Italy], or about 14% of the [population]. In 1656, the plague killed about [half] of [Naples]' [300,000 inhabitants]. More than 1.25 million [deaths] resulted from the [extreme incidence] of [plague] in 17th-century [Spain]. The pl... | In the first half of the 17th century, a plague claimed some 1.7 million victims in Italy, or about 14% of the population. In 1656, the plague killed about half of Naples' 300,000 inhabitants. More than 1.25 million deaths resulted from the extreme incidence of plague in 17th-century Spain. The plague of 1649 probably ... |
Warsaw is located on [two main geomorphologic formations]: the [plain moraine plateau] and the [Vistula Valley] with its [asymmetrical pattern] of different [terraces]. The [Vistula River] is the specific [axis] of Warsaw, which [divides] the city into [two parts], [left] and [right]. The [left one] is situated both on... | Warsaw is located on two main geomorphologic formations: the plain moraine plateau and the Vistula Valley with its asymmetrical pattern of different terraces. The Vistula River is the specific axis of Warsaw, which divides the city into two parts, left and right. The left one is situated both on the moraine plateau (10... |
[OPEC] soon lost its [preeminent position], and in [1981], its [production] was surpassed by that of [other countries]. Additionally, its own [member nations] were [divided]. [Saudi Arabia], trying to [recover market share], increased [production], [pushing prices down], [shrinking] or [eliminating profits] for [high-c... | OPEC soon lost its preeminent position, and in 1981, its production was surpassed by that of other countries. Additionally, its own member nations were divided. Saudi Arabia, trying to recover market share, increased production, pushing prices down, shrinking or eliminating profits for high-cost producers. The world pr... |
On the other hand, in the late 1980s the Western Atlantic ctenophore [Mnemiopsis leidyi] was accidentally introduced into the [Black Sea] and [Sea of Azov] via the [ballast tanks] of ships, and has been blamed for causing [sharp drops] in [fish catches] by eating both [fish larvae] and [small crustaceans] that would ot... | On the other hand, in the late 1980s the Western Atlantic ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi was accidentally introduced into the Black Sea and Sea of Azov via the ballast tanks of ships, and has been blamed for causing sharp drops in fish catches by eating both fish larvae and small crustaceans that would otherwise feed the... |
When the [Committee for Non-Violent Action] sponsored a [protest] in August 1957, at the [Camp Mercury] [nuclear test site] near [Las Vegas], [Nevada], 13 of the protesters attempted to enter the test site knowing that they faced [arrest]. At a [pre-arranged announced time], one at a time they stepped across the "line"... | When the Committee for Non-Violent Action sponsored a protest in August 1957, at the Camp Mercury nuclear test site near Las Vegas, Nevada, 13 of the protesters attempted to enter the test site knowing that they faced arrest. At a pre-arranged announced time, one at a time they stepped across the "line" and were immedi... |
The [Super Bowl 50 Host Committee] has vowed to be "the most giving Super Bowl ever", and will dedicate [25 percent] of all [money] it raises for [philanthropic causes] in the [Bay Area]. The committee created the [50 fund] as its [philanthropic initiative] and focuses on providing [grants] to aid with [youth developme... | The Super Bowl 50 Host Committee has vowed to be "the most giving Super Bowl ever", and will dedicate 25 percent of all money it raises for philanthropic causes in the Bay Area. The committee created the 50 fund as its philanthropic initiative and focuses on providing grants to aid with youth development, community inv... |
[Montpellier] was among the most important of the 66 "villes de sûreté" that the [Edict of 1598] granted to the [Huguenots]. The city's [political institutions] and the [university] were all handed over to the [Huguenots]. [Tension] with [Paris] led to a [siege] by the [royal army] in 1622. [Peace terms] called for the... | Montpellier was among the most important of the 66 "villes de sûreté" that the Edict of 1598 granted to the Huguenots. The city's political institutions and the university were all handed over to the Huguenots. Tension with Paris led to a siege by the royal army in 1622. Peace terms called for the dismantling of the ci... |
[Renewed religious warfare] in the 1620s caused the political and military [privileges] of the [Huguenots] to be abolished following their defeat. They retained the religious [provisions] of the [Edict of Nantes] until the rule of [Louis XIV], who progressively increased [persecution] of them until he issued the [Edict... | Renewed religious warfare in the 1620s caused the political and military privileges of the Huguenots to be abolished following their defeat. They retained the religious provisions of the Edict of Nantes until the rule of Louis XIV, who progressively increased persecution of them until he issued the Edict of Fontaineble... |
The advances made in the Middle East in [botany] and [chemistry] led medicine in [medieval Islam] substantially to develop [pharmacology]. [Muhammad ibn Zakarīya Rāzi] (Rhazes) (865–915), for instance, acted to promote the medical uses of [chemical compounds]. [Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi] (Abulcasis) (936–1013) pioneered ... | The advances made in the Middle East in botany and chemistry led medicine in medieval Islam substantially to develop pharmacology. Muhammad ibn Zakarīya Rāzi (Rhazes) (865–915), for instance, acted to promote the medical uses of chemical compounds. Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi (Abulcasis) (936–1013) pioneered the preparatio... |
[Private schools], [also known] as [independent schools], [non-governmental], or [nonstate schools], are not [administered] by [local], [state] or [national governments]; thus, they [retain] the [right] to [select] their [students] and are [funded] in [whole] or in [part] by [charging] their [students tuition], rather ... | Private schools, also known as independent schools, non-governmental, or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students tuition, rather than relying on mandatory taxation t... |
[Breathing pure O
2 in space applications], such as in [some modern space suits], or in [early spacecraft] such as [Apollo], causes no [damage] due to the [low total pressures] used. In the case of [spacesuits], the [O
2 partial pressure] in the [breathing gas] is, in [general], about [30 kPa] ([1.4 times] [normal]), a... | Breathing pure O
2 in space applications, such as in some modern space suits, or in early spacecraft such as Apollo, causes no damage due to the low total pressures used. In the case of spacesuits, the O
2 partial pressure in the breathing gas is, in general, about 30 kPa (1.4 times normal), and the resulting O
2 parti... |
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