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Design BMW F650CS

the storage compartment motorcycles have fuel tank. many elements of design, such striking colors used coordinated body panels, space age instrument panel, translucent passenger grab handles, , slickly serviceable storage compartment had consumer appliance feel , appearance, remind[ing] of current computer peripherals such hp scanjet printers. small transparent wind screen seemed imac-inspired , , use of translucent polycarbonate elsewhere hinted @ apple s style @ time. addition of superfluous oblong slots incongruous rubber inserts along sides of aluminum frame led rider magazine quip overstyled . bmw ripped page strategy book of apple computer inc 3 youth-oriented color choices, azure blue metallic, golden orange metallic , beluga blue. one of f650cs removable bag options. to attract fashion conscious buyer, f650cs had special color options side panels, either match other body panels or in aluminum, , choice of 2 seat colors, total of 24 permutations. modularity extended mult...

College Football Playoff Plus-One system

the college football playoff (cfp) system announced in june 2012 , scheduled replace bcs system beginning 2014 season, using variation of plus-one system determine national champion ncaa division football bowl subdivision (fbs). playoffs consist of 4 teams play in 2 semifinal games, winners advancing college football championship game. system continue through @ least 2025 season, contract espn, owns rights broadcast games in playoffs.

Players 2007 Michigan Wolverines football team

1 players 1.1 depth chart 1.2 roster 1.3 awards players depth chart 2007 projected starters offense: qb – chad henne – sr hb – mike hart – sr fb – tim north – jr wr1 – mario manningham – jr wr2 – adrian arrington – jr te – mike massey– jr rt – steve schilling – fr rg – alex mitchell – jr c – justin boren – fr lg – adam kraus – sr lt – jake long – sr defense: de – tim jamison – jr dt – johnson – jr nt – terrance taylor – jr de – brandon graham – so olb – shawn crable – sr mlb – obi ezeh – so olb – chris graham – sr cb – morgan trent – jr cb – donovan warren – fr ss – jamar adams – sr fs – michael williams – fr special teams: k – k.c. lopata – jr p – zoltan mesko – so pr – greg mathews – so kr – brandon minor – so key committed freshman 1. ryan mallett – qb 2. avery horn – rb 3. vince helmuth – fb 4. toney clemons – wr 5. junior hemingway – wr 6. zion babb – wr 7. martell webb – te 8. david molk – c 9. ryan van bergen – de 10. renaldo sagesse – dt 11. austin panter – mlb 12. brandon herr...

Wisconsin 2007 Michigan Wolverines football team

date: november 10 location: camp randall stadium madison, wi game start: 12:00 pm est elapsed time: 3:30 game attendance: 82,352 game weather: 39 °f (4 °c), partly cloudy, s 9 mph referee: dennis lipski tv announcers (espn): dave pasch (play-by-play), andre ware (color) & erin andrews (sideline)

Similar devices Caltrop

tetrapods (caltrop-shaped concrete structures) used along seawall along marine drive waterfront @ mumbai punji sticks perform similar role caltrops. these sharpened sticks placed vertically in ground. use in modern times targets body , limbs of falling victim means of pit or tripwire. during second world war, large caltrop-shaped objects made reinforced concrete used anti-tank devices, although seems these rare. more common concrete devices called dragon s teeth, designed wedge tank treads. large ones weighing on 1 tonne (1.1 tons) still used defensively army deny access wheeled vehicles, in camp areas. dragon s teeth immobile, analogy caltrop inexact. caltrop-like defence during world war ii massive steel, freestanding czech hedgehog; works designed anti-tank obstacles, , damage landing craft , warships came close shore. these used germans defend beaches @ normandy , other coastal areas. tetrapods concrete blocks shaped caltrops, interlock when piled up. used in construction of brea...

Early life Mohammed Amin (politician)

1 life 1.1 introduction politics 1.2 riots of 1950, migration east pakistan, imprisonment & return india 1.3 introduction legislative politics early life he born urdu-speaking family @ shibpur in april 1928. grandfather abdur rehman hailed varanasi district , farmer, had left karachi , had settled @ shibpur. amin s father brought vindictive step-mother. amin s mother hailed bhagalpur district. when amin 8 years, 1 of 2 boys in neighbourhood survived epidemic of smallpox. had no formal education. became jute mill worker in 1942 @ time when calcutta experiencing regular bombardments during world war ii. wage rs. 7 , 13 annah per 1100 yards of jute. worked entire day, , had english education @ night school. became member of bengal jute mill mazdoor union @ time. after end of world war ii in 1945, left job , joined politics. introduction politics in 1946 when 18, had earned membership of communist party of india on same day along chandra roy. on 29 july 1946, attended huge rally @ maid...

Schedule 1902 Oregon Webfoots football team

^ tomorrow s football game . daily eugene guard. (oregon). october 17, 1902. p. 1.  ^ football game . daily eugene guard. (oregon). october 18, 1902. p. 1.  ^ big game tomorrow . daily eugene guard. (oregon). october 21, 1902. p. 1.  ^ big game played today . daily eugene guard. (oregon). october 22, 1902. p. 1.  ^ tomorrow big game . daily eugene guard. (oregon). november 7, 1902. p. 4.  ^ no score @ corvallis . daily eugene guard. (oregon). november 8, 1902. p. 1.  ^ play game on . daily eugene guard. (oregon). november 10, 1902. p. 1.  ^ off big contest . daily eugene guard. (oregon). november 14, 1902. p. 1.  ^ big victory varsity . daily eugene guard. (oregon). november 21, 1902. p. 1.  ^ football team portland . daily eugene guard. (oregon). november 26, 1902. p. 4.  ^ multnomah wins again . daily eugene guard. (oregon). november 28, 1902. p. 1.  ^ cite error: n...

Later history of Columbia Island Columbia Island (District of Columbia)

1 later history of columbia island 1.1 navy-merchant marine memorial 1.2 lady bird johnson park 1.3 lyndon baines johnson memorial grove later history of columbia island road network on , around columbia island in 1945. note existence of racetrack feature on island, , 4 bridges connecting virginia. with filling operations on columbia island suspended in 1932, island underwent natural process of settling. 1941, settling had damaged abutments of boundary channel bridge, , bureau of public roads placed steel struts under each abutment in april shore them up. bridge work on columbia island continued in 1940s. in january 1942, united states department of defense realized rapid expansion of pentagon workforce due entry of united states world war ii put significant strain on local road networks. new arterial, army-navy boulevard (now called army-navy drive) under construction connect pentagon city , points south pentagon. road continued northwest past pentagon columbia island, run center of...

2009: Australian Open, Madrid Federer–Nadal rivalry

federer in finals of australian open 2009. federer , nadal played each other twice in 2009, splitting matches. both players began year strong, reaching final of australian open. first hard-court grand slam final nadal, federer undefeated in 8 hard-court finals (five open, 3 australian). final long (4 hours , 23 minutes) , competitive in first 4 sets, nadal pulling away decisively in fifth set secure first hard-court championship. nadal in finals of australian open 2009 federer rebounded against nadal @ madrid masters (their first match on spanish soil), defeating him in final in straight sets. pivotal match because broke nadal s five-match winning streak against federer. victory federer ended nadal s 33-match winning streak on clay , foreshadowed swiss historic victory @ roland garros, completed career grand slam.

Policy.2C industry and marketing Infant formula

1 policy, industry , marketing 1.1 international 1.2 country 1.2.1 philippines 1.2.2 south africa 1.2.3 united kingdom 1.2.4 united states policy, industry , marketing the policy, regulatory , industry environments surrounding infant formula market vary tremendously between countries. international the international code of marketing of breast-milk substitutes international health policy framework adopted world health assembly of in 1981 regarding infant formula marketing, including strict restrictions on advertising. implementation depends on laws of different countries , behavior of infant formula manufacturers – code has no power itself. legislation , corporate behavior vary between countries: @ least 84 countries have enacted national legislation implementing or many of provisions of code , 14 countries have draft laws awaiting adoption; whereas elsewhere neither code nor principles followed governments or formula manufacturers. practices banned in code include advertising, claimin...

Building Merchandise Mart

1 building 1.1 architecture 1.2 artwork 1.3 surroundings 1.4 exterior lighting 1.5 green building practices building from chicago river, looking west the sign on building the merchandise mart designed chicago architectural firm of graham, anderson, probst , white city within city . second holabird & root in chicago art deco architecture, firm had long-standing relationship field family. started in 1928, completed in 1931, , built in same art deco style chicago board of trade building, cost reported both $32 million , $38 million. building largest in world in terms of floorspace, surpassed pentagon in 1943, , stands forty-fourth on list of largest buildings in world. once largest commercial space in world, new century global center in china recognized guinness world records holding record. architecture designer alfred shaw integrated art deco stylings influences 3 building types—the warehouse, department store , skyscraper. warehouse block stands 18-story bulk of building. ribbon p...

Life Adolf Clarenbach

memorial stone adolf clarenbach , peter fliesteden clarenbach s last words reported follows: and when have killed me, still not have way, have eternal life. death not terrify me, know christ has overcome death, devil , hell. he said have shouted these words judge before being led straw hut served execution fire.

Nevada Senate Steven Horsford

1 nevada senate 1.1 elections 1.2 tenure 1.3 committee assignments nevada senate elections in 2004, incumbent democratic state senator joe neal, of clark county s 4th senate district, decided retire in order run seat on clark county commission. horsford ran , defeated republican mabel florence lucier 72%–28%. fourth african american serve state senator since nevada legislature first convened in 1864. in 2008, won re-election second term 74% of vote. tenure he has served in 6 special sessions , 4 regular sessions of nevada legislature. in november 2008, horsford elected nevada senate majority leader. in august 2011, horsford appointed senator mo denis lead caucus election efforts during 2012 election cycle, garnering criticism in party due denis s sub-par fundraising. of august 2012, senate democratic caucus had out-raised republican counterpart $228,128 $205,250. in november 2009, horsford criticized illegally parked suv senate license plate visible in handicapped parking space @ park ...

Description Sri Lanka frogmouth

at thattekad bird sanctuary this bird reaches 23 centimetres (9.1 in) in length. frogmouths, species has wide , hooked bill slit-like nostrils , large head eyes facing forward provide wide field of binocular vision. compared others of genus has small wings, distinguished wing coverts ending in black spots tipped white. male gray-brown fine barring , spotted crown. males browner , more similar females. female more rufous or chestnut brown. indian female birds have fine black speckles on crown sri lankan females may lack or may have reduced markings. bird has short, stiff bristles in front of , surrounding eyes. western ghats population, ssp. roonwali (named after mithan lal roonwal), looks different. male has brownish-gray wing mirror , yellowish spots on undersides, compared gray or white in nominate sri lankan form. female has bright reddish-brown wing mirror , wings unspotted below.

Stations Corpo de Bombeiros de Macau

lago sai van fire station , fs headquarters areia preta fire station , fire school central fire station (old fs headquarters) um fire station macau s fire brigade began single station in 1883 , had 3 1916: station 1 - central station 2 - avenida almirante sérgio station 3 - avenida horta e costa there 7 fire stations in macau of 2011: mainland lago sai van (avenida dr. stanley ho)- modern 5 storey building housing fire , ambulance operations; located next lago sai van; completed 2006 , home fire services headquarters areia preta (bounded dr franciso v mac avenida , marginal da areia preta, estrada nordeste, avenida , nova da areia preta rua) - second station on mainland , designed architect manuel vicente (1992-1996) taipa taipa (rua siu kuan, rua nam keng) - fire , ambulance depot; fire training tower on north end of taipa airport division - 2 stations @ airport 1 main depot (along runway) , 1 sub-depot (next north end of terminal) macau airport fire sub-station behind aircraft coloan...

Life Clementina Stirling Graham

duntrune house near dundee clementina born in may 1782, elder daughter of patrick stirling of pittendriech, wife amelia graham of duntrune, forfarshire. mother succeeded small estate of duntrune, near dundee, on death of brother alexander in 1802, , husband , herself assumed surname of graham. mrs. graham 1 of 4 daughters of alexander graham of duntrune (d. 1782), ancestors william , james, both active jacobites, in 1715 , 1745 respectively assumed title of viscount dundee, nearest representatives of kinsman john graham of claverhouse, viscount dundee. her own opinions whigs, member of social circle of edinburgh whigs, of whom francis jeffrey , lord cockburn leaders. she lived @ duntrune house @ wellbank in dundee. she died 23 august 1877. buried in stirling graham family plot in howff graveyard in central dundee.

ZEN Vision Creative Zen

zen vision (black) the zen vision released on october 1, 2005. since launch, winner of several awards, including best of digital life 2005 , red dot design award. unlike predecessor, zen vision not have microsoft s portable media center interface. supports audio (wma-drm, wma, mp3, wav), video (wmv, motion jpeg, mpeg 1/2/4, divx 4/5, xvid) , picture (jpeg) playback. zen vision utilizes 30 gb 1.8-inch toshiba hard drive , can partition part of hard drive work removable disk (up 16 gb) operating system. there features of zen vision require compatibility operating systems, e.g. require users have access microsoft windows xp (sp1 or higher). like past models, zen vision comes fm tuner, voice , fm recorder, , calendar , organizer can synchronized microsoft outlook. the zen vision has 3.7-inch, trans-reflective vga tft-lcd screen. has video output (pal or ntsc) port , compactflash slot can used transfer contents player. adapter other memory card types available accessory. zen vision...

NOMAD Jukebox Zen series Creative Zen

1 nomad jukebox zen series 1.1 nomad jukebox zen 1.2 nomad jukebox zen nx 1.3 nomad jukebox zen xtra nomad jukebox zen series nomad jukebox zen players feature replaceable batteries the first models branded zen released under now-defunct nomad line, , have anodized aluminium case. 2.5-inch fujitsu hard drives range 20 (nomad jukebox zen), 30 (zen nx, zen xtra), 40 , 60 gb (xtra). unlike earlier nomad jukebox players, looked cd players, these have appearance of cassette player. nomad jukebox zen announced on october 14, 2002, nomad jukebox zen first player include zen branding. had distinct ability connect via usb 1.1 or firewire, while subsequent releases had connectivity usb 2.0. 14 hours of continuous audio playback achieved rechargeable battery, , optional wired remote gives player fm tuner , microphone. nomad jukebox zen nx the zen nx, later called, released on august 20, 2003, upgrade old nomad jukebox zen, removable battery , smaller size. included player mediasource, mus...

History St Blazey engine shed

cornwall minerals railway locomotive treffrey delivered depot in 1874 st blazey engine shed dates opening of cornwall minerals railway on 1 june 1874. line linked fowey , newquay via par in cornwall. engineer sir morton peto , built workshops railway on north side of par, close adjoining town of st blazey. workshops included distinctive roundhouse engine shed of 9 70 feet long roads around turntable. each shed road had 58 feet long pit between rails servicing engines. area boasted erecting , repair shop, fitting shop, smithy, boiler house , 2,500 gallon water tower. because of location, engine shed known par. on 1 january 1879 loop line built cornwall railway station @ par after cornwall minerals railway engine shed , adjacent station known st blazey avoid confusion of 2 stations same name. the cornwall minerals railway operated great western railway october 1877. new, elevated coaling road , 45,000 gallon water tank provided before 1908. the great western railway nationalised british ...

Non-EU countries Anti-Romanyism

1 non-eu countries 1.1 canada 1.2 kosovo 1.3 norway 1.4 switzerland 1.5 united states non-eu countries canada when romani refugees allowed canada in 1997, protest staged 25 people, including neo-nazis, in front of motel refugees staying. protesters held signs included, honk if hate gypsies , canada not trash can , , g.s.t. – gypsies suck tax . (the last reference canada s unpopular goods , services tax, known gst.) protesters charged promoting hatred, , case, called r. v. krymowski, reached supreme court of canada in 2005. on 5 september 2012, prominent canadian conservative commentator ezra levant broadcast commentary jew vs. gypsies on j-source in accused romani people of being group of criminals: these gypsies, culture synonymous swindlers. phrase gypsy , cheater have been interchangeable historically word has entered english language verb: gypped me. gypsies have gypped us. many have come here false refugees. , come here gyp again , rob blind have done in europe centuries.… t...

Types and chemistry Nickel electroplating

1 types , chemistry 1.1 watts baths 1.1.1 bath composition 1.1.2 operating conditions 1.2 brighteners 1.3 nickel sulfamate 1.3.1 bath composition 1.3.2 operating conditions 1.4 all-chloride 1.5 sulfate-chloride 1.6 all-sulfate 1.7 hard nickel 1.8 black nickel types , chemistry watts baths watts nickel plating baths can deposit both bright , semi-bright nickel. bright nickel typically used decorative purposes , corrosion protection. semi-bright deposits used engineering nickel high luster not desired. bath composition operating conditions temperature: 40-65 °c cathode current density: 2-10 a/dm ph: 4.7-5.1 brighteners carrier brighteners (e.g. paratoluene sulfonamide, benzene sulphonic acid) in concentration 0.75-23 g/l. carrier brighteners contain sulfur providing uniform fine grain structure of nickel plating. levelers, second class brighteners (e.g. allyl sulfonic acid, formaldehyde chloral hydrate) in concentration 0.0045-0.15 g/l produce (in combination carrier brighteners) bri...

History Warrington

1 history 1.1 history 1.2 english civil war 1.3 industrial history 1.4 second world war 1.5 post-war expansion 1.6 ira bombing 1.7 other history history early history warrington has been major crossing point on river mersey since ancient times , there roman settlement @ wilderspool. local archaeological evidence indicates there bronze age settlements also. in medieval times warrington s importance market town , bridging point of river mersey. first reference bridge @ warrington found in 1285. origin of modern town located in area around st elphin s church, included in church street conservation area, established whilst main river crossing via ford approximately 1 km upriver of warrington bridge. english civil war warrington fulcrum in english civil war. armies of oliver cromwell , earl of derby both stayed near old town centre (the parish church area). popular legend has cromwell lodged near building survives on church street cottage restaurant. marquis of granby public house bears...

Comparison of σ and σ’ Hammett equation

for meta-directing groups (electron withdrawing group or ewg), σmeta , σpara more positive σ’. (the superscript, c, in table denotes data hammett, 1940.) ortho-para directing groups (electron donating group or edg), σ’ more positive σmeta , σpara. difference between σpara , σ’ (σpara – σ’) greater between σmeta , σ’(σmeta − σ’). expected electron resonance effects felt more @ p-positions. (σ – σ’) values can taken reasonable measurement of resonance effects.

Drawbacks Inter-Asterisk eXchange

^ cornell, blake. udp iax protocol fuzzer . milw0rm. archived original on 2010-02-14.  ^ cornell, blake (2009-05-19). udp iax protocol fuzzer . voiper : voip exploit research toolkit. retrieved 2013-05-28.  ^ russell bryant (2009-09-03). asterisk project security advisory - ast-2009-006 . asterisk. retrieved 2013-05-28. 

Nizari Isma'ilism

the largest part of ismāʿīlī community nizari today accepts prince karim aga khan iv 49th imām, claim descended muḥammad through daughter fāṭimah az-zahra , ali, muḥammad s cousin , son-in-law. 46th ismāʿīlī imām, aga hassan ‘alī shah, fled iran in 1840s after being blamed failed coup against shah of qajar dynasty. aga hassan ‘alī shah settled in mumbai in 1848.

History Broad Street Station (Philadelphia)

the original broad street station (1881). the station in 1903. the original station designed wilson brothers & company under authority of old philadelphia. wilmington , baltimore railroad (established 1836 merger of 4 smaller segment lines dating 1831, running southwest baltimore , president street station had been purchased pennsylvania railroad assuming control) in same year of completion in 1881. 1 of first steel-framed buildings in united states use masonry not structure, curtain wall (as modern-designed skyscrapers do). initially, trains arrived via elevated tracks built above filbert street. 1885 land between station , schuylkill river had been purchased , cleared, , 9-block viaduct constructed. broad street station dramatically expanded renowned philadelphia architect frank furness, 1892-93. wilson brothers designed new train shed (1892), constructed high on existing sheds, subsequently demolished. new shed had largest single span of station roof in world - 306 ft (91 m). in...

Turntablism Scratching

in 1970s in south bronx, young teen dj named grand wizzard theodore (right) invented dj scratch technique. other djs, grandmaster flash, took technique higher levels. modern scratching techniques made possible invention of direct-drive turntables, led emergence of turntablism. belt-drive turntables unsuitable scratching, since had slow start-up time, , prone wear-and-tear , breakage, belt break backspinning or scratching. first direct-drive turntable invented shuichi obata, engineer @ matsushita (now panasonic), based in osaka, japan. eliminated belts, , instead employed motor directly drive platter on vinyl record rests. in 1969, matsushita released sp-10, first direct-drive turntable on market, , first in influential technics series of turntables. in 1970s, hip hop musicians , club djs began use specialized turntable equipment move record , forth, creating percussive sounds , effects– scratching –to entertain dance floor audiences. whereas 1940s-1960s radio djs had used back-cuei...

Origins Amphipolis

map of amphipolis. throughout 5th century bc, athens sought consolidate control on thrace, strategically important because of primary materials (the gold , silver of pangaion hills , dense forests essential naval construction), , sea routes vital athens supply of grain scythia. after first unsuccessful attempt @ colonisation in 497 bc milesian tyrant histiaeus, athenians founded first colony @ ennea-hodoi (‘nine ways’) in 465, these first ten thousand colonists massacred thracians. second attempt took place in 437 bc on same site under guidance of hagnon, son of nicias, successful. city , first walls date time. the new settlement took name of amphipolis (literally, around city ), name subject of debate etymology. thucydides claims name comes fact strymon flows around city on 2 sides; note in suda (also given in lexicon of photius) offers different explanation apparently given marsyas, son of periander: large proportion of population lived around city . however, more proba...

Coaching career Hunkie Cooper

1 coaching career 1.1 utah blaze 1.1.1 2006 season 1.1.2 2007 season 1.1.3 2008 season 1.2 high school coaching 1.3 san diego state coaching career utah blaze 2006 season he later became wide receivers/linebackers coach utah blaze under former coach danny white. 2007 season in 2007, cooper defensive coordinator blaze. 2008 season in 2008, cooper demoted defensive backs coach under new blaze head coach ron james. after blaze started season 0-5, cooper relieved of coaching duties. high school coaching while coaching utah blaze, hunkie served assistant coach canyon springs high school in las vegas. in 2009 hunkie named head coach @ canyon springs high school , named coach of year. served assistant coach @ bishop gorman high school in las vegas. san diego state in january 2015, cooper hired wide receivers coach @ san diego state university.

Early life Edward Hopper

childhood home of edward hopper in upper nyack, new york hopper born in 1882 in upper nyack, new york, yacht-building center on hudson river north of new york city. 1 of 2 children of comfortably well-to-do family. parents, of dutch ancestry, elizabeth griffiths smith , garret henry hopper, dry-goods merchant. although not successful forebears, garrett provided 2 children considerable wife s inheritance. retired @ age forty-nine. edward , sister marion attended both private , public schools. raised in strict baptist home. father had mild nature, , household dominated women: hopper s mother, grandmother, sister, , maid. his birthplace , boyhood home listed on national register of historic places in 2000. operated edward hopper house art center. serves nonprofit community cultural center featuring exhibitions, workshops, lectures, performances, , special events. hopper student in grade school , showed talent in drawing @ age five. readily absorbed father s intellectual tendencies , love ...

Week 4: vs. Philadelphia Eagles 2017 Los Angeles Chargers season

at stubhub center, carson, california date: october 1 game time: 1:05 p.m. pdt game weather: 72 °f (22 °c), sunny game attendance: 25,374 referee: carl cheffers tv announcers (fox): dick stockton, mark schlereth , shannon spake recap, gamebook the chargers play home game @ stubhub center against nfc east s philadelphia eagles. notably, home game turned out road game chargers eagles fans took on stubhub , turned into, dubbed on twitter, lincoln financial field west . in end eagles won 26-24 on chargers. with loss, chargers record dropped 0-4, last place in afc west

Divisibility Polynomial

in commutative algebra, 1 major focus of study divisibility among polynomials. if r integral domain , f , g polynomials in r[x], said f divides g or f divisor of g if there exists polynomial q in r[x] such f q = g. 1 can show every 0 gives rise linear divisor, or more formally, if f polynomial in r[x] , r element of r such f(r) = 0, polynomial (x − r) divides f. converse true. quotient can computed using polynomial long division. if f field , f , g polynomials in f[x] g ≠ 0, there exist unique polynomials q , r in f[x] with f = q g + r {\displaystyle f=q\,g+r} and such degree of r smaller degree of g (using convention polynomial 0 has negative degree). polynomials q , r uniquely determined f , g. called euclidean division, division remainder or polynomial long division , shows ring f[x] euclidean domain. analogously, prime polynomials (more correctly, irreducible polynomials) can defined non-zero polyno...

Canada 4-6-2

canadian pacific g3c class no. 2317 the canadian pacific railway (cpr) employed several pacific classes, beginning 39 g1 class locomotives, built between 1906 , 1914 cpr @ angus workshops , montreal locomotive works. after 1921, 166 examples of new g2 class locomotive superheater built american locomotive company @ schenectady, angus , montreal. last of these remained in service until 1961. after first world war, cpr needed heavier mixed traffic locomotives since steel passenger cars replaced older wooden ones on mainlines. resulted in introduction in 1919 of 23 g3a class 4-6-2s 75 inches (1,905 millimetres) driving wheels, built angus service on flat terrain, , 5 g4 class locomotives smaller 70 inches (1,778 millimetres) drivers, built montreal hilly terrain. further 152 g3 class locomotives built in batches between 1926 , 1948. these locomotives withdrawn service between 1954 , 1965. 102 examples of g5 class locomotive built after 1944. first 2 built angus , rest montreal , canadian ...

Notable events 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series

^ al-anabi/alan johnson racing exploring 2015 options . nhra.com. national hot rod association. january 5, 2015. retrieved january 5, 2015.  ^ john force returns chevrolet roots . nhra.com. national hot rod association. january 15, 2015. retrieved january 15, 2015.  ^ john force racing, peak team in 2015 . nhra.com. national hot rod association. november 1, 2014. retrieved january 15, 2015.  ^ nhra , espn announce television changes . nhra.com. national hot rod association. july 14, 2015. retrieved november 15, 2015. 

Plankton and benthos Sea of Azov

green algae (and other plankton species) responsible colour of sea of azov waters. because of shallow waters, development of aquatic life in sea of azov more characteristic of lagoon, , plankton patterns rather similar in open sea , near shores. despite shallowness, water has low transparency, bottom plants poorly developed , algae of planktonic type. sea characterised high concentrations of organic matter , long blooming periods. specific feature of sea variable salinity – low in large bays , higher in open sea, near kerch strait. therefore, plankton species distributed inhomogeneously in sea of azov. although many additional species brought in saltier black sea, of them cannot adjust variable salinity of sea of azov, except euryhaline species. 600 species of planktonic algae known in sea of azov. number of species dominated diatoms , green algae; blue-green algae , pyrophites significant, , euglena , yellow-green algae form 5% of species. green algae responsible colour of sea in sate...

Reception Packed to the Rafters (season 4)

^ http://www.australiantelevision.net/packedtotherafters/series4.html ^ http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/02/clean-sweep-as-seven-rules.html ^ http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/02/week-9-4.html ^ http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/03/seven-takes-the-hat-trick-again.html ^ http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/03/week-11-3.html ^ http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/03/week-12-4.html ^ http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/08/week-35-4.html ^ http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/08/week-36-4.html ^ http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/09/week-37-4.html ^ http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/09/week-38-3.html ^ http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/09/week-39-4.html ^ http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/10/week-41-4.html ^ http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/10/week-42-4.html ^ http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/10/seven-takes-out-tuesday.html ^ http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/10/ratings-brawl-between-seven-nine-ten-abc.html ^ http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/10/rafters-last-hurrah-tops-tuesday.html ^ http://www.tvtonight.com.au...

Draw 2014 Australian Open – Wheelchair Quad Singles

1 draw 1.1 key 1.2 final 1.3 round robin draw key final round robin standings determined by: 1) number of wins; 2) number of matches; 3) in two-players-ties, head-to-head records; 4) in three-players-ties, percentage of sets won, or of games won; 5) steering committee decision.

Acid-base and blood gases Reference ranges for blood tests

if arterial/venous not specified acid-base or blood gas value, refers arterial, , not venous otherwise standard other blood tests. acid-base , blood gases among few blood constituents exhibit substantial difference between arterial , venous values. still, ph, bicarbonate , base excess show high level of inter-method reliability between arterial , venous tests, arterial , venous values equivalent these.

External links Parwan Detention Facility

why bagram guantanamo s evil twin , britain s dirty secret allegations of abuse , neglect @ detention facility in afghanistan - bbc video prisoner abuse continues @ bagram prison in afghanistan . der spiegel. september 21, 2009.  ron synovitz (october 5, 2006). afghanistan: kabul seeks release of more bagram detainees . radio free europe. retrieved september 24, 2007.  human rights first; arbitrary justice: trial of guantánamo , bagram detainees in afghanistan human rights first; undue process: examination of detention , trials of bagram detainees in afghanistan in april 2009(2009) william fisher (january 16, 2008). bagram: other gitmo . asia times. retrieved january 22, 2008.  military deny new prison planned guantanamo 2 . sunday herald. june 21, 2008. archived original on june 22, 2008. retrieved june 21, 2008. 

Retaining structures Geofoam

geofoam used in retaining wall using geofoam retaining structures provides reduction in lateral pressure preventing settlement , improving waterproofing. geofoam s light weight reduce lateral force on retaining wall or abutment. important install draining system under geofoam prevent problems built-up hydrostatic pressure or buoyancy.

Academics University of Pennsylvania

1 academics 1.1 coordinated dual-degree , interdisciplinary programs 1.2 academic medical center , biomedical research complex 1.3 admissions selectivity academics the college of arts , sciences undergraduate division of school of arts , sciences. school of arts , sciences contains graduate division , college of liberal , professional studies, home fels institute of government, master s programs in organizational dynamics, , environmental studies (mes) program. wharton business school of university of pennsylvania. other schools undergraduate programs include school of nursing , school of engineering , applied science (seas). penn has strong focus on interdisciplinary learning , research. offers double degree programs, unique majors, , academic flexibility. penn s 1 university policy allows undergraduates access courses @ of penn s undergraduate , graduate schools, except medical, veterinary , dental schools. undergraduates @ penn may take courses @ bryn mawr, haverford , swarthmore,...

Affiliations Michael Fumento

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First cruise German auxiliary cruiser Thor

the armed merchant cruiser voltaire in former guise lamport , holt ltd passenger liner. in april 1941 thor sank off cape verde. on return trip germany, thor encountered third armed merchant cruiser off cape verde islands. hms voltaire, 13,245 grt ship armed 8 6 in (15 cm) , 3 3 in (7.62 cm) guns. thor approached head on, , in response voltaire s signalling of series of aaa s (an order ship identify itself), fired shot across voltaire s bow. thor s first salvo hit voltaire s generator , radio room, rendering unable transmit further signals. voltaire turned inferno. 2 of voltaire s 6 inch guns continued fire, scored 1 hit on thor, disabling radio aerial. voltaire s obsolete guns overheated , had cease firing, @ point voltaire raised white flag. thor began rescuing voltaire s crew safe distance of 4,000 yards avoid damage secondary explosions. voltaire s captain , 196 men rescued out of crew of 296. the last ship intercepted thor on first cruise on 16 april, o...

Protein allergies Protein (nutrient)

a food allergy abnormal immune response proteins in food. signs , symptoms may range mild severe. may include itchiness, swelling of tongue, vomiting, diarrhea, hives, trouble breathing, or low blood pressure. these symptoms typically occurs within minutes 1 hour after exposure. when symptoms severe, known anaphylaxis. following 8 foods responsible 90% of allergic reactions: cow s milk, eggs, wheat, shellfish, fish, peanuts, tree nuts , soy.

Local examples Foehn wind

regionally, these winds known many different names. these include: föhn or foehn in austria, southern germany, switzerland, france , liechtenstein föhn wall signy island antarctica favonio in ticino , italy fen in northwest slovenia bergwind in south africa loo in indo-gangetic plain chinook winds east of rocky mountains , cascade range in united states , canada, , north, east , west of chugach mountains of alaska, united states fogony in catalan pyrenees föhn in wollongong , south coast, new south wales, australia. associated heavy orographic lifting on windward side of escarpment föhn in ostrobothnia , western lapland in finland moist air crosses scandinavian mountains , dries up. garmesh, garmij, garmbaad (warm wind): (persian: گرمباد‎‎, gilaki: گرمش) in gilan region, in south west of caspian sea in iran halny in carpathian mountains, poland (central europe) north-east scotland, south-westerly winds create föhn effect bringing relatively warm temperatures on lee side of grampians , ...

Launch and rendezvous with ISS Kounotori 4

the h-iib rocket carrying kounotori 4 lifts off tanegashima space center on 4 august 2013 local time. after 5.5 days of orbital manoeuvres, arrived approach initiation point (5 km behind iss) @ 05:31, 9 august 2013 utc, , started final approach sequence @ 08:05. the iss s robotic arm ssrms grappled kounotori 4 @ 11:22, , fastened iss s cbm on 16:32. berthing operations completed @ 18:38.

History Arawak

arawakan languages in southamerica. northern arawakan languages colored in light blue, while southern arawakan languages colored in dark blue. the arawakan languages may have emerged in orinoco river valley. subsequently spread widely, becoming far spread language family in south america @ time of european contact, speakers located in various areas along orinoco , amazon rivers , tributaries. group self-identified arawak, known lokono, settled coastal areas of guyana, suriname, grenada, , parts of islands of trinidad , tobago. at point, arawakan-speaking taíno culture emerged in caribbean. 2 major models have been presented account arrival of taíno ancestors in islands; circum-caribbean model suggests origin in colombian andes connected arhuaco people, while amazonian model supports origin in amazon basin, arawakan languages developed. taíno among first american people encounter spanish conquistadores when christopher columbus visited multiple islands , chiefdoms on first voyage in 1...