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Gulf Of Mexico Tropical Storms
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... 30 %. A dependent of HRD scientists and
technicians remained stationed at NHC to compile
catalogs of output from a new storm surge model,
the Sea, Lake Overland Surges from Hurricanes
(SLOSH). These catalogs mapped possible hurricane
flooding and required that each basin be
meticulously, numerically rendered. These catalogs
were then given to emergency personnel in the
target cities to aid in evacuation planning.
Computer modeling during the early 1980 's
involved work on a 12 level nested g...
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People Of Russia Czar Nicholas
1,390 words
Czar Nicholas IIs reign lasted twenty-one years
and ended with the Bolsheviks seizing power.
However, from the very start of Nicholas rule,
fate was not in his favor. For a long time Czars
have ruled Russia with power all in their hands.
The society that the Czars have created was
society extremes and deep poverty. While the Czar
and his family lived an aristocratic life, the
people of Russia were living a nightmare. The last
Romanov family lived in the palace. Their family
was very well off. Cz...
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Henry Viii King James
554 words
How has William Tyndale's translation influenced
all the following English translations of the
Bible? In 1525, William Tyndale began to write his
famous version of the scriptures. Printing had
already been achieved, so Tyndale had the desire
to give the people a Bible of their own, in their
own language. By 1526, Tyndale's version of the
English Bible had been published and printed.
There was great turmoil over the translation
however, because the King of England, Henry VIII
decreed that the tra...
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Relation Between The Indonesian And French Revolution
710 words
Preliminary Stage of Indonesia's revolution began
early this in the 20 th century while they were
still under Dutch rule. Indonesian independence
movements began and expanded rapidly, particularly
between the two World Wars. Its leaders came from
a small group of young professionals and students,
some of whom had been educated in the Netherlands.
This group can be paralleled to the intellectuals
of the French revolution who criticized the
monarchy. The Dutch rule can be related to the
rule of Lo...
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Cerebral Cortex Muscle Tone
548 words
Regardless of the etiologic factor or type of
seizure, the basic mechanism is the same. The
electric discharges (1) may arise form central
areas in the brain that affect consciousness
immediately; (2) may be restricted to one area of
the cerebral cortex, producing manifestations
characteristic of that particular anatomic focus;
or (3) may begin in a localized area of the cortex
and spread to other portions of the brain, which
if sufficiently extensive, produce generalized
neurologic manifestatio...
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The Success Of Goldman Sachs
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... n the revolutionary effects of the Internet in
connecting businesses and clients. This has
rendered services ranging from simple banking
operations to life insurance more accessible to
Internet savvy customers. According to John E. C
leghorn CEO of Royal Bank Group: technology is the
key to offering our customers packages of services
and information tailored to their financial
situation. The ability to track their stock and
access to free market research is essential in
serving our clients e...
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Rich And Poor Poor Countries
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Every day hundreds of thousands of people are
starving. The issue of who should assist them is
brought up time and time again. Should we give of
our own? If so, how much should we give? Since
only one third of the nations in the world are
rich and the other two thirds are poor can and
should the rich countries be expected to provide
for the less fortunate? Garrett Hardin, author of
Lifeboat Ethics: The Case against Aid That Harms
states that each country has a carrying capacity
and by helping ou...
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Uncle Toms Cabin Advances In Technology
1,625 words
In the six hundred years that have passed since
Johannes Gutenberg first was first credited with
inventing movable type, periodical literature has
become a multi-billion dollar conglomerate that
rivals no other. While some may argue that it was
actually the eleventh century Chinese publisher Pi
Ching that devised such a system, it is no doubt
that advances in technology are responsible for
the growth of magazines, and in many cases,
magazines are in part accountable for the growth
of society. Mo...
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Prevailing Winds Low Pressure
647 words
Why There Are Different Climates In Different
Places Why Are There Different Climates Different
Places The main factor that determines the
climates of any place is its distance from the
equator. This is because sun never rises high.
Therefore the places close to the equator remains
warm. Temperature typically decreases as altitude
increases. At high altitudes the air is less
dense, and it does not absorb and hold as much
heat. On the average, the temperature drops about
3. 5 Fahrenheit for every...
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20 Th Century Population Growth
1,377 words
... ent, North and South America made up 14
percent, and Africa had 12 percent of world
population. Differences in regional growth rates
are altering these percentages over time. Africa's
share of the world population is expected to more
than double by the year 2025, while the population
of South Asia and Latin America remains nearly
constant and the other regions, including East
Asia, decline appreciably in relative size. The
share of the present developed nations in world
population- 23 percen...
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The Of General Stonewall Jackson
666 words
The Life of General Stonewall Jackson by Mary L.
Williamson recounts the major things that happened
in Thomas J. Jacksons life that led him to be
known as one of the greatest generals in Americas
history. Thomas Jonathan Stonewall Jackson was
born on January 21, 1824, in Clarksburg, Virginia.
Although he had parents, they died during the
young years of his life. After the death of his
parents Thomas J. Jackson was sent to uncle after
uncle, until one of the uncles decided to raise
this furious y...
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Urban Sprawl Raw Materials
1,254 words
Urban Sprawl is a problem that will have severe
consequences for all life if left unrestricted.
The unrestricted development of the United States
and the world is rapidly contributing to the
degradation of our ecosystem. Moreover, if over
development continues there will be massive human
suffering. Air and water quality are in jeopardy
and topsoil is being lost at an alarming rate. If
something isn't done soon to curtail rampant
development there may be no way to prevent its
destructive conseque...
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Year Old Boy Psychotic Episodes
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... , consistent with prior animal and human data
on response to acute LSD administration which
suggest LSD-induced cortical dis inhibition... "
confirming the disruption of the sensory pathways.
(Abraham & Duffy, 1996) Further still, there was
another study where several young people who had
occasionally taken LSD developed palinopsia, a
condition under HPPD where damage to the
nondominant pareto-occipital cortex can cause
prolonged afterimages even after the cessation of
LSD usage. In the case...
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Child Is Growing Growth And Development Children
849 words
From the moment parents bring their new baby home
from the hospital, they watch their baby's
progress, anticipating every inch of growth and
each new developmental milestone along the way.
But what exactly are they watching for and how do
parents know if their child is growing properly?
Growth is the various physical and developmental
milestones that most children reach during each
age level. Physical growth, which is generally
measured in terms of height, weight and head
growth, is also monitor...
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War Against Iraq North American Free Trade
1,024 words
The fundamental power of a country is by its
government and leader. When two countries lie
side-by-side with a disparity in size and power,
and very different populations and economies, it
is crucial for both leaders of these countries to
develop good relationships. When it comes to
Canadian and American relations, both leaders in
these countries need to search for common ground.
With Prime Minister Chretien and President Bush,
it is a factor of a Democrat versus a Republican.
These political le...
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America On Line Artificial Intelligence
1,414 words
A computer is an electronic device that can
receive a set of instructions or program and the
carry out this program by performing calculations
on numerical data or by compiling and correlating
other forms of information. ("Computer" Encarta).
It also performs calculations and processes
information with astonishing speed and precision.
Computer Technology has improved our lives. It
will continue to affect our future which will lead
to an easier, less complicated lifestyle, with
more job opportuni...
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Air Conditioning Job Opportunities
963 words
Plumbing/HVAC provides many job opportunities that
are extremely available, require quick and easy
training, and careers that yield considerably high
wages. Low cost training and high paying jobs make
plumbing/HVAC a exceedingly valued field. Most of
the training to become a service man only requires
two years of classes or less in most cases.
Plumbing /HVAC jobs one of the most rapidly
increasing employment opportunities in the world,
and they offer involvement in business ownership.
Plumbing i...
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Del Norte Mexican Revolution
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The Truth about Narcocorrido's and their
Interpreters When you turn on the radio, you
listen to a song and you immediately have the
choice on whether you like or dislike it. It may
be because of the rhythm, artist / singer , lyrics
or any other reason. In the Spanish-speaking
community today, there is a controversy on a
specific type of songs played on predominantly
Mexican radio stations. Narcocorrido's are
becoming more and more popular every day
(Narcocorrido's are often referred to as Region...
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Britney Spears Women Dont
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When it comes to the news, television, fame,
advertising, the whole lot, I like to give credit
where credit is due. I think that the primal
coverage of the events that took place on
September 11, 2001 was done well. Peter Jennings
was amazing, giving the American people the
perfect mixture of professional and human
reaction. I love watching basketball games and the
sportscasters always know exactly what is going
on, no doubt. I am thrilled that Matchbox Twenty
(the band) is finally getting the r...
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19 Th Century 20 Th Century
874 words
IV. Houses of Medieval Europe Print section This
comparative sophistication in housing disappeared
during the so-called Dark Ages in Europe. Although
castles and primitive manors housed many people,
most of the remaining population were packed into
simple, unsanitary dwellings huddled within the
walls of small cities and towns. The countryside
was unsafe, and agriculture and population both
declined; the prosperous farms of classical
antiquity disappeared. Slowly, after AD 1000,
conditions impro...
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