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The United States is a federal republic, a federation of states with a republican form of government, i.e., a representative democracy, where the citizens elect their representatives for fixed terms of office. His reply was A Republic Ma'am ... if you can k … eep it!. Upon it's ratification, the Constitution of the United States of America established the United States as a Constitutional Republic. Despite popular belief and what many people may believe, the United States is not now and never was a Democracy.

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What is average in your area might not be so average in another area. Attorney fees vary by district and can even vary widely from state to state. A recent study using data from 2005 to 2009 shows that the average fee for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, nationally, is between $1,080 and $1,200. But when it was broken down by state, the average fee was as low as $700 in Idaho and as high as $1,530 in Arizona.

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The incubation period of a cold ranges between 2-4 days, depending upon the severity of the viral attack. In some cases, it can be as short as 10 hours of infection and as long as 5-7 days. Read the article to know the details. Thus, the average incubation period of common cold caused due to Rhinovirus infection in 2-4 days. During this period, the victim will experience runny nose, sneezing, sore throat and congestion in nasal passages. Rhinovirus infection is common among children and adult

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For all their advantages, implants are expensive. Insurance coverage is usually minimal, and patients often are surprised by high out-of-pocket costs. An implant to replace a single tooth can cost $3,000 to $4,500, depending on where you live. Implants to replace a full or partial set of teeth can run from $20,000 to as much as $45,000. If you need to replace most or all of your teeth, dentures are clearly the cheaper alternative, costing around $2,500 for a set (upper and lower jaws). But the implants won’t move around, nor interfere with your sense of taste, as a denture might.

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If you get food stamp benefits because of wrong information, then you have to pay them back. MYTH: Food stamps are not worth applying for since you only get $10. FACT: The amount of food stamp benefits depends on household size, income and certain expenses. A mother with two children who works full time at $7 per hour and pays $350 in rent could receive $180 in food stamps benefits per month. MYTH: If you have too many assets, you can’t get food stamps. FACT: Your household may have up to $2000 in assets. But some assets like your home and car do not count. Getting food stamp benefits also depends on your household size, income and some expenses, like child support and housing and childcare costs.

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Roquito Peppers is a brand of sweet chili peppers. They are produced by Leathams Plc, founded in 1980, and will be found in the delicatessen category where available. The heat of chili peppers is measured in Scoville heat units named after American chemist Wilbur Scoville.

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Most of the proteins in the human body are altered through acetylation. This process involves the addition of an acetyl radical while a hydrogen atom leaves the molecule, so an acetate is formed. It has control over protein formation, drug biotransformation, as well as the regulation of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and other genetic elements, as part of a process called histone acetylation.

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The costs for a utility scale wind turbine range from about $1.3 million to $2.2 million per MW of nameplate capacity installed. Most of the commercial-scale turbines installed today are 2 MW in size and cost roughly $3-$4 million installed. Wind turbines have significant economies of scale. Smaller farm or residential scale turbines cost less overall, but are more expensive per kilowatt of energy producing capacity. Oftentimes there are tax and other incentives that can dramatically reduce the cost of a wind project.

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Biography. Pippin was born to Paladin Took II and Pearl Took on the spring of TA 2990 (SR 1390). He was the youngest of four children and had three older sisters, Pearl, Pimpernel, and Pervinca. His father's sister, Esmeralda Took, was the mother of Meriadoc Brandybuck, thus making Pippin and Merry first cousins. The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. In the Lord of the Rings film triloft, Pippin is played by Billy Boyd, who is the oldest of the actors portraying the four protagonist Hobbits (Elijah Wood, who plays Frodo, is the youngest). Pippin's foolish acts are mainly for comedic relief

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Vinson Massif (/ˈvɪnsən maeˈsiːf/) mæˈsiːf is a large mountain massif that is 21 (km 13) mi long and 13 (km.8 1) mi wide and lies within The Sentinel range of The Ellsworth. Mountains it overlooks The Ronne Ice shelf near the base of The Antarctic. peninsula The massif is located about 1,200 kilometres (750 mi) from the South Pole. Vinson Massif was discovered in January 1958 by U.S. Navy aircraft. In 1961, the Vinson Massif was named by USACAN, for Carl G. Vinson, Georgia congressman for his support for Antarctic exploration.

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Report Abuse. asexual reproduction is simply cloning-an exact copy of the single parent genes, while sexual reproduction allows a mixture of alleles creating more variation. Source(s): i am a bio major and tutor. bio girl · 7 years ago. Sexual reproduction on the other hand involves the mating of two half cells of similar genetic code but not the same. The source of the two half cells are two different living things with different codes. Hence you have more variation in sexual reproduction vs asexual. Know-it-al

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Position. Is Molas Resort is located nearby Pula, a lively town close to the south western coast of Sardinia, just 33 km from Cagliari.

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The Schumann resonances (SR) are a set of spectrum peaks in the extremely low frequency (ELF) portion of the Earth 's electromagnetic field spectrum. Schumann resonances are global electromagnetic resonances, excited by lightning discharges in the cavity formed by the Earth's surface and the ionosphere. This global electromagnetic resonance phenomenon is named after physicist Winfried Otto Schumann who predicted it mathematically in 1952. Schumann resonances occur because the space between the surface of the Earth and the conductive ionosphere acts as a closed waveguid

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You must normally keep your business records for another five years after the online tax return deadline of 31 January, in case HMRC decides to check your return. The same date applies even if you’ve sent in a paper tax return.

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Carrots are not bad for bunnies, nor are apples (provided you don't feed them the stems and seeds). Variety is important to a bunny, as is a high-quality hay (I personally use timothy-it's a bit more expensive, but nutritionally better than alfalfa). Best Answer: Carrots are good in proportion with other vegetables. As with any food, if given alone without any other vegetables the rabbit will be lacking in other vitamins and minerals. Carrots are good and contain essential vitamins. All vegetables contain natural sugars.

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The name Gina is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Gina is: Well born. American Meaning: The name Gina is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Gina is: Well born. English Meaning: The name Gina is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Gina is: A, Virgina, Eugina, Regina, and other names ending in-gina. Often used as an independent name. Famous bearer: twentieth century Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida.

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The word itself comes from the Spanish quince, fifteen, and anos, años.. Years the origins of The quinceanera quinceañera are often attributed to the ancient customs Of, the aztecs but the ceremony and meaning behind it are similar to other ancient cultural initiation rites that occurred throughout. the world The most symbolic act during the Quinceanera quinceañera is the changing of the. Shoes thegirl s father switches her, shoes from the flats she arrived, in to the high heels she will leave. In shoes and crowns play a pivotal role in the birthdaygirl s transformation in the eyes of the community from girl to young. woman

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Dominance in genetics is a relationship between alleles of one gene, in which the effect on phenotype of one allele masks the contribution of a second allele at the same locus. The first allele is dominant and the second allele is recessive. For genes on an autosome (any chromosome other than a sex chromosome), the alleles and their associated traits are autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive. Dominance is a key concept in Mendelian inheritance and classical genetics. Complete dominance therefore means that the phenotype of the heterozygote is indistinguishable from that of the dominant homozygote. A classic example of dominance is the inheritance of seed shape (pea shape) in peas. Peas may be round (associated with allele R) or wrinkled (associated with allele r).

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The SNCA gene provides instructions for making a small protein called alpha-synuclein. Alpha-synuclein is abundant in the brain, and smaller amounts are found in the heart, muscles, and other tissues. Several common variations in the SNCA gene have been found to increase the risk of multiple system atrophy, a progressive brain disorder that affects movement and balance and disrupts the function of the autonomic nervous system.

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A tendon (or sinew) is a tough band of fibrous connective tissue that usually connects muscle to bone and is capable of withstanding tension. Tendons are similar to ligaments and fasciae; all three are made of collagen. Ligaments join one bone to another bone; fasciae connect muscles to other muscles. Tendons and muscles work together to move bones.

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Adults getting hepatitis B vaccine should get 3 doses — with the second dose given 4 weeks after the first and the third dose 5 months after the second. Your doctor can tell you about other dosing schedules that might be used in certain circumstances. Top of Page. Some babies might get 4 doses, for example, if a combination vaccine containing hepatitis B is used. (This is a single shot containing several vaccines.) The extra dose is not harmful. 1 Anyone through 18 years of age who didn't get the vaccine when they were younger should also be vaccinated

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Babylonian Empire. The Babylonian Empire was the most powerful state in the ancient world after the fall of the Assyrian empire (612 BCE). Its capital Babylon was beautifully adorned by king Nebuchadnezzar, who erected several famous buildings.

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The Grant Wood painting American Gothic is a touchstone of American culture, depicting an upright Midwestern family on the farm. The story behind the painting is the subject of Thomas Hoving's book American Gothic: The Biography of Grant Wood's American Masterpiece.

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Graduate Students. The average annual cost of attendance for a Texas resident living on campus and enrolled in 9 hours per semester is $19,800. For out-of-state students, the average annual cost of attendance is $26,826. For out-of-state students, the average annual cost of attendance is $34,526

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Since the egg already contains an X chromosome (from the mother), the gender of a baby is determined by the X or Y sex chromosome of the sperm cell from the father (thus adding one more thing to the blame it on the husband list if things don't go as planned). A girl baby will result if the final arrangement is XX, and a boy will result if it is XY. As you would expect, about half of the sperm cells contain an X chromosome, and half contain a Y chromosome. It is possible to have an abnormal number of sex chromosomes, however, this is extremely rare.

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Bismuth subsalicylate, sold under the brand name Pepto-Bismol, is a medication used to treat temporary discomforts of the stomach and gastrointestinal tract, such as diarrhea, indigestion, heartburn and nausea. Commonly known as pink bismuth, it is also sometimes the active ingredient in Kaopectate. It has the empirical chemical formula of C 7 H 5 BiO 4, is a colloidal substance obtained by hydrolysis of bismuth salicylate (Bi{C 6 H 4 (OH)CO 2 } 3).

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Other names for the Asian pear include Japanese pear, Chinese pear, Taiwanese pear, Nashi pear, Oriental pear, Sand pear, salad pear, and Korean pear. They are also called apple pears because of their shape and because they have a crisp texture similar to apples. Most Asian pears that I see in the market in the US tend to be light brown in color and have white spots, and they usually come in a white, styrofoam-like mesh material. But, I think there are other types of Asian pears with a different shape and coloring.

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The fusion reaction that is easiest to accomplish is the reaction between two hydrogen isotopes: deuterium, extracted from water and tritium, produced during the fusion reaction through contact with lithium. When deuterium and tritium nuclei fuse, they form a helium nucleus, a neutron and a lot of energy.

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A beef roast cooked to medium-rare should have an internal temperature of 145°F - 150ºF after the resting period, and a roast cooked to medium should have an internal temperature of 150°F to 160ºF. (See the note below). See Beef Doneness for more information on proper cooking temperatures. Place the beef on a rack in a shallow roasting pan with the fat side up. Do not cover the roast and do not add any liquid (liquid is used for braising, not roasting). Allow the beef to roast at 450°F for 45 minutes and then begin checking the internal temperature of the meat with a meat thermometer.

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Predators of caterpillars Butterfly and moth larvae are taken in huge numbers by predators. A study of predation on Pieris rapae estimated that 52% and 63% of 1st / 2nd instar larvae were eaten in 2 consecutive years by invertebrate predators including Carabid beetles, Hemipteran bugs, wasps, mites and spiders. Hunting spider Pisaura mirabilis Adrian Hoskins Male hunting spiders Pisaura mirabilis attack butterflies that settle on low herbage. They wrap their victims tightly in silk and present them to the female spider as a courtship gift.

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The window period is the time it takes for your body to produce HIV antibodies after you have been exposed to HIV. In more than 97% of people, this period lasts between 2 and 12 weeks. In a very small number of people, the process takes up to 6 months. A good strategy would be to go back for a test 3 months after your possible exposure; the result you get after 3 months will be 99% certain. However, if you think you may have been exposed to HIV and are having symptoms of HIV infection, see a provider right away.

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Transverse wave. A transverse wave is a moving wave that consists of oscillations occurring perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer. If a transverse wave is moving in the positive x-direction, its oscillations are in up and down directions that lie in the y–z plane. Light is an example of a transverse wave. For transverse waves in matter the displacement of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the wave. A ripple in a pond and a wave on a string are easily visualized as transverse waves.

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Definition of TRANSVERSE WAVE. : a wave in which the vibrating element moves in a direction perpendicular to the direction of advance of the wave. See transverse wave defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT

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A virtuoso (from Italian virtuoso [virtuˈoːso] or [virˈtwoːzo] , virtuous, Late Latin virtuosus, Latin virtus, virtue, excellence, skill, or manliness) is an individual who possesses outstanding technical ability in a particular art or field. Examples of well known Virtuosi over time. Top Row-From left: Franz Liszt, Frederic Chopin, Niccolo Niccolò, Paganini Georges Cziffra Middle-Row from: Left Sergei, Rachmaninoff Antonio, Vivaldi-Yo Yo, Ma-Charles Valentin Alkan Bottom-Row from: Left Krystian, Zimerman Arthur, Rubinstein Jorge, Bolet Valentina. lisitsa

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Opioids are substances that act on the nervous system in a similar way to opiates such as morphine and codeine. In a medical context the term usually indicates medications that are artificially made rather than extracted from opium. The term opioid was first used in the early 1960s. Its basic meaning is opiate-like (opiates being a set of narcotic drugs derived from opium), and many sources do not define it more explicitly than that.

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An Opioid is a chemical substance that has a morphine like action in the body. Opioid's can be classified as natrual, semi-synthetic, and fully-synthetic. Natural opioid's include morphine, codeine, thebaine, and oripavine. Semi-sythetic opioids include hydromorphone, hydrocodone, oxycodone, and heroin. Fully-synthetic opioids include fentanyl, pethidine, methadone, and propoxyphene. Opioid's bind to specific opioid receptors in the central nervous system and in other tissues. Opioids work in the body by attaching to the opioid receptors. These receptors are found in the gastrointestinal tract, along the spinal cord and in the brain. The body stops perceiving pain when these receptors are blocked. Another effect of opioids is the feeling of euphoria that is often associated with them.

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I always cook my steaks-especially my rib eye steaks in the oven. I set the temperature to 400º and place my steaks on a metal tray. I season them with black pepper and garlic powder. Then I cook them for 10 minutes on the first side, turn them over and cook them 10 minutes on the second side.

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Report Abuse. I always cook my steaks-especially my rib eye steaks in the oven. I set the temperature to 400º and place my steaks on a metal tray. I season them with black pepper and garlic powder. Then I cook them for 10 minutes on the first side, turn them over and cook them 10 minutes on the second side.

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Espanol: Español signos y. Sintomas (síntomas pertussis) whooping cough can cause serious illness, in, babies, children teens. And adults symptoms of pertussis usually develop within 5 to 10 days after, being exposed but sometimes not for as long as. 3 weeks The coughing fits can go on for up to 10 weeks or more. In China, pertussis is known as the 100 day cough.. However, the whoop is often not there for people who have milder (less serious) disease. The infection is generally milder in teens and adults, especially those who have been vaccinated.

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Step #6: Flip your burgers then grill to an internal temperature of 135-150° F – about another 5 minutes. This will give you nice, juicy, hamburgers with just a hint of pink in the middle. If you experience flare-ups, follow the suggestions in step 5. Step #1: Prepare your grill for cooking over direct heat at 450-650 °F (high heat) – you'll be grilling your burgers at high heat right above the coals or gas burner.

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For some reason i thought 2 tons of sand, 4000 pounds, would be this Ginormous amount, maybe 12 feet high ! I kept waiting for the guy to dump the rest of it. At one point he climbed up into the dump truck with a shovel and I thought he just has to knock the rest of it loose. So here's a visual for those of you like me who can't imagine 2 tons of anything! By the way, I have an 8x14 run and it has about 4 inches of asphalt sand now. I thought I would get 6 inches and have some left over. Looks kind of like the sand at a lake beach in Ohio

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an organic compound is a compound which must contain hydrogen and carbon but carbon dioxide consists of carbon only so it is considered as a inorganic compound. These compounds of carbon are just assumed to be inorganic. Also there is that one thing about carbon being covalently bonded with hydrogen in organic compounds. Due to that criteria carbon dioxide is considered inorganic. But actually there is no clear reason.

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1 Download form ADT1 from MCA site. 2 Please do not download from any other website as those forms may not be the recent updated one. 3 Always download the form from MCA21 site. 4 Fill up all those details as asked for in the form. 5 If you have collected above information then it will be easier for you to fill the form.

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How to fill the MCA Entrance Application Forms: The Application Forms can be filled up in two forms, which is Online and Offline. The candidates filling up the application form online must take the DD prior to the submission.

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The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) is a large, white owl of the typical owl family. Snowy owls are native to Arctic regions in North America and Eurasia. Younger snowy owls start with darker plumage, which turns lighter as they get older. Males are almost all white, while females have more flecks of gray plumage. This yellow-eyed, black-beaked white bird is easily recognizable. It is 52–71 cm (20–28 in) long, with a 125–150 cm (49–59 in) wingspan. Also, these owls can weigh anywhere from 1.6 to 3 kg (3.5 to 6.6 lb). It is one of the largest species of owl and, in North America, is on average the heaviest owl species.

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For the album by the band The White Stripes, see White Blood Cells (album) . White blood cells (WBCs), also called leukocytes or leucocytes, are the cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders. All leukocytes are produced and derived from a multipotent cell in the bone marrow known as a hematopoietic stem cell.

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The truth: Age is the most important factor affecting a woman’s chance to conceive and have a healthy child. As women age their fertility declines. A woman’s fertility starts to decline in her early 30s, with the decline speeding up after 35. At 40 a woman only has a 5% chance of becoming pregnant in any month. This is because a woman is born with all the eggs she is going to have in her lifetime. Chances of getting pregnant without IVF. 1 Starting at about age 32, a woman’s chances of conceiving decrease gradually but significantly. 2 From age 35, the fertility decline speeds up. 3 By age 40, fertility has fallen by half. 4 At 30, the chance of conceiving per cycle is about 20%.

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AF-S is AF 'single'- your camera will focus on a fixed object when you press the AF button and will remain focused on that point for as long as you hold the button down. This is best for static subjects. AF-C is AF 'continuous' - the camera will focus on whatever is in the relevant AF points (depending on how you have your AF coverage set up) and will attempt to keep the subject in focus wherever it moves, whether that's towards/away from the camera or laterally. AF-A is AF 'auto' and automatically switches between the two AF modes depending on what the subject is doing. This requires less effort on the part of the photographer, but you are relying on the camera guessing correctly what you are focussing on, and may result in unexpected focus.

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Simply Hired provides salary figures for prison psychologists by state as of 2011. Prison psychologists in New York earned an average of $67,000 per year and those in California had average salaries of $65,000 per year. Prison psychologists in Illinois had average salaries of $60,000 a year and the average annual income for prison psychologists in Texas was $53,000. Pennsylvania's prison psychologists had an average salary of $5

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The incubation period for canine coronavirus is 1 to 3 days. However, this highly-contagious disease can be spread via the feces of infected dogs for 6 to 9 days, and sometimes for as long as 6 months. Coronavirus Is Highly Contagious. Coronavirus is highly contagious with no direct contact with an affected dog necessary. Infection can be transmitted by ingestion of material contaminated by dog feces by either smelling or licking a contaminated surface.

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Futures trading in the Forex market is buying or selling a currency pair on a date in the future for a price that has been agreed before the trade. The date for closing the deal is called the delivery date. On this date, final settlement is made and the deal is completed. - In option trading, you can decide if you want to buy or sell when the time arrives. You are able to decide against completing the deal if that is what you choose. - In futures trading, you have already agreed to make the deal in the future. You cannot withdraw.

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History [edit]. The Victorian Central Board for the Protection of Aborigines, established by the Aboriginal Protection Act of 1869 (replacing the Central Board Appointed to Watch Over the Interests of the Aborigines), made Victoria the first colony to enact comprehensive regulations on the lives of Victorian Aborigines. Aboriginal Protection Board refers to a number of historical Australian State run institutions with the function of regulating the lives of Indigenous Australians. They were also responsible for administering the various Half-caste acts where these existed and had a key role in the Stolen generation

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The Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test (formerly known as the Wonderlic Personnel Test) is a popular group intelligence test used to assess the aptitude of prospective employees for learning and problem-solving in a range of occupations. The Wonderlic test, as a vocational and intelligence test, falls under the field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology. As a personnel test the Wonderlic is used to gauge an applicant's job potential, educational potential, and training potential.

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Bottle type Colour Blood volume Indication for use Aerobic (Standard/10 Aerobic/F) Blue 8 - 10 mL All routine blood cultures Anaerobic (Standard Anaerobic/F) Yellow 5 - 7 mL Add one anaerobic bottle to each aerobic bottle in suspected endocarditis and PUO. The medical microbiologists will contact the relevant clinican in the event of any blood culture growing a significant organism; there is no need to telephone the laboratory to chase results. References Taking blood cultures: A summary of best practice.

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Saliva is a watery substance located in the mouths of animals, secreted by the salivary glands. Human saliva is 99.5% water, while the other 0.5% consists of electrolytes, mucus, glycoproteins, enzymes, antibacterial, and bacteria compounds such as secretory IgA and lysozyme. The enzymes found in saliva are essential in beginning the process of digestion of dietary starches and fats. There is much debate about the amount of saliva that is produced in a healthy person per day; estimates range from 0.75 to 1.5 litres per day while it is generally accepted that during sleep the amount drops to almost zero.

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Chemical Sedimentary Rocks. Chemical sedimentary rocks are a different type of sedimentary rock because they are not made up of weathered sediment grains; instead they are composed of mineral crystals that form out of solution. In other words, chemical sedimentary rocks contain crystals and other elements that have been dissolved out of water.

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Labor: $208 - $264. Parts: $109 - $176. The average cost for a wheel bearing replacement-rear is between $317 to $440. Labor costs are estimated between $208 to $264 while parts are priced between $109 to $176. Get a personalized estimate based on your location and specific car.

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1 Refacing the cabinets in a typical kitchen starts around $1,000-$3,000 for rigid thermofoil (RTF) or plastic laminate and $2,500-$6,000 for real wood veneer (about 1/4-inch think), although costs can rise to $7,000-$9,000 or more for a large project with high-quality wood veneer. A complete RIP OFF! Over a THOUSAND dollars per cabinet for some stick-on wood veneer and new door/drawer fronts???? Are you kidding me? I have a small kitchen, only 12 cabinets, and the proposal was for $13,200! BUT, if I signed today they'd knock off $900.

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The educational requirements for this position depend on the sector in which a compliance officer is employed; a bachelor's degree is commonly required for entry-level jobs, and many new compliance officers complete on-the-job training. Some employers prefer candidates with voluntary industry certification.

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The cost to install a window air conditioner averages between $150 and $300, depending on the size you need. Installing a window air conditioning unit can bring added comfort for a reasonable price, but it will be less powerful than a central air conditioning system. Most homeowners report spending between $3,675 and $7,155 to have air conditioning installed. This price is more typical of a central A/C unit installation rather than a window air conditioner addition which typically averages about $300. Your total cost for the job will depend on the type of system you choose

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drayton north dakota is located on the red river of the north between grand forks and the canadian border at the intersection of interstate 29 and nd state highway 66 mn state highway 11 drayton is at an important trade crossroad for freight transportation and tourism our new web site is under construction

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The laying cycle of a chicken flock usually covers a span of about 12 months. Egg production begins when the birds reach about 18-22 weeks of age, depending on the breed and season. Flock production rises sharply and reaches a peak of about 90%, 6-8 weeks later. Production then gradually declines to about 65% after 12 months of lay. A typical production curve for a laying flock, showing changes in the level of egg production and in egg weight, over time, is given in Figure 1.

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A Powerful Love Stone. Rose Quartz is a pink quartz crystal whose meaning is about love, as it is a stone that epitomizes the vibration of love. This may be why this stone is symbolic of the energy of love, peace and calming energy. You can do crystal healing using Rose quartz crystals, as they will heal you on both a physical and emotional level. This lovely stone will resonate out the love energy into its surrounds, as all quartz varieties are profound amplifiers of energy.

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Joss is used predominantly in the English language, and its origin is Old French, Hebrew, and Breton. Joss is a diminutive form of the name Jocelyn (English). Joss is also a variant (English) of the name Joseph (English, French, and German). Joss is also a variant of the name Joshua (English). Joss is also a variant of the name Joyce (English). Joss is not regularly used as a baby name for boys. It is not listed in the top 1000 names. In 2012, out of the group of boy names directly linked to Joss, Joshua was the most commonly used.

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An example of a dihybrid crosses of two pea varieties that differ in seed color and form. Dihybrid cross is a cross between two pure lines (varieties, strains) that differ in two observed traits. In Mendelian sense, between the alleles of both these loci there is a relationship of complete dominance-recessive. For example: RRYY/rryy parents result in F 1 offspring that are heterozygous for both R and Y (RrYy). The rules of meiosis, as they apply to the dihybrid, are codified in Mendel's first law and Mendel's second law, which are also called the Law of Segregation and the Law of Independent Assortment, respectively

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Each cell in the human body contains about 2 meters of DNA that's packed into a tiny nucleus that's only about 5 micrometers in diameter. That's the rough equivalent of stuffing 2,000 miles of sewing thread into a space the size of a tennis ball.

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Allergy doctors based in Nevada are paid an average salary of $157,000 a year, those working in Colorado earn around $168,000 a year, and professionals working in Oregon earn a median annual wage of $179,000. The average salary rate for allergists employed in the U.S. is $80.53 per hour according to the salary data reported by Jobstat. The highest hourly wage recorded for this occupation is $129.62 and the lowest, $37.79 per hour.

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Three Methods: Diet Cardiovascular Exercise Weight Training. In order to lose weight and build muscle you have to focus on three key elements: diet, cardiovascular exercise, and strength training. It will require hard work and determination, but the results will be worth it! Here are some tips on how you can start getting the body you want. Tips. 1 Keep your exercises and your meals fresh. 2 Rest is as important as exercise. 3 Work out with a friend-especially when training with weights. 4 It's always recommended to speak with a physician before drastically altering your diet or doing any strenuous new activities. 5 Don't rest too long between sets.

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A polysaccharide is a type of sugar composed of a long chain of monosaccharides. Examples are cellulose, starch, glycogen, and chitin. 1 person found this useful.

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METHENAMINE; SODIUM ACID PHOSPHATE (meth EN a meen; SOE dee um AS id FOS fate) is used to reduce the bacteria in the urine, which can help relieve discomfort caused by infection of the urinary tract or help prevent urinary tract infections. This medicine is not an antibiotic. It will not cure a urinary tract infection. Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. You may need to be on a special diet while taking this medicine.

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Image Credit: Main Image: Homologous recombination is a type of genetic recombination in which nucleotide (molecules which are joined make the structural units of RNA and DNA) sequences are exchanged between two similar or identical molecules of DNA.

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Transgenic plants are only those with genes from other species, whereas genetically modified plants can have both new genes and a re-arrangement of the genes already found in the plant. Traditional breeding methods are one form of genetic modification. Ecological impact of escaped transgenic plants. One of the greatest fears associated with transgenic plants is what could happen to nearby ecosystems if the transgene escapes from the fields into the wild. If transgenic plants mate with similar wild plants, the transgene could be incorporated into the offspring.

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A parachute is a device used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by creating drag, or in the case of ram-air parachutes, aerodynamic lift. Parachutes are usually made out of light, strong cloth, originally silk, now most commonly nylon. Depending on the situation, parachutes are used with a variety of loads, including people, food, equipment, space capsules, and bombs. Wing loading of parachutes is measured similarly to that of aircraft, comparing exit weight to area of parachute fabric. Typical wing loading for students, accuracy competitors, and BASE jumpers is less than one 5 kg per square meter – often 0.3 kilograms per square meter or less.

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I just took 2 queen sized down comforters to a green dry cleaners-and it cost $75 for the both of them! I was surprised how expensive it was, I think that if you just go to … a regular dry cleaner it would probably cost $25-$30 a blanket... still kind of expensive.. Next time try going to a laundromat and washing and drying it. Industry experts recommend washing as opposed to dry cleaning. Dry cleaning can damage the down and leave chemicals in the comforter.

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Reviews. That isn’t the name of a new Godzilla movie, as cool as it would be. :grinny: Thermolactyl is a fiber, for a type of ladies and mens thermal underwear. Today, I am reminded of Damart’s thermolactyl on Upstate New York’s traditionally coldest day of the year. My oldest son just informed me that he’s outgrown his long johns (AGAIN). I just found out that I can order Damart clothing ONLINE! Woohoo!! My sons love thermolactyl and Damart makes the BEST thermal underwear ever. Thermolactyl is very “cool” stuff. For many years, we had a Damart outlet factory nearby and we used to get the most AMAZING clothing.

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Indeed, I've driven past Damart's iconic chimney in Bingley many times on my way to and from the Dales and like me, Damart are celebrating their 60'th year. The product I was sent to review is a thermal top, a crew necked, long sleeved base layer made from Thermolactyl, a polyester based fabric. It is rated Grade 4 on the manufacturer's warmth scale, for use between -15C to -5C. Style and colour. In fact it's just about a perfect fit on me. My only gripe is that the sleeves are just a little on the short side. Laying the two products one on the other, the Damart appears about 1.5 to 2cms narrower in the body but is 1cm longer.

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The current veterinary nursing qualification is the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon’s (RCVS) level three diploma in veterinary nursing. It can be done on either a full time basis or apprenticeship-style alongside a job in a veterinary practice. It takes between two and three years to qualify. Qualifying as a veterinary nurse. To qualify as a veterinary nurse you must: Be enrolled as a student veterinary nurse with the RCVS. Attend college-based study for a minimum of 22 weeks over the period of training before exams are sat – usually two years. The college must be approved by the RCVS

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The highest average temperature in Destin is July at 82.9 degrees. The coldest average temperature in Destin is January at 55 degrees. The most monthly precipitation in Destin occurs in August with 5.8 inches. The Destin weather information is based on the average of the previous 3-7 years of data. Loading...

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5.5. The highest average temperature in Destin is July at 82.9 degrees. The coldest average temperature in Destin is January at 55 degrees. The most monthly precipitation in Destin occurs in August with 5.8 inches. The Destin weather information is based on the average of the previous 3-7 years of data. Loading...

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For example the median expected annual pay for a typical Credit Risk Officer I in the United States is $61,329, so 50% of the people who perform the job of Credit Risk Officer I in the United States are expected to make less than $61,329. Source: HR Reported data as of October 2015. 1 Salary. 2 Salary + Bonus. 3 Benefits.

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The excretory system is a collection of organs that work in unison to remove waste and other harmful products from the body. Health problems associated with the excretory system can include kidney stones. Nephrons, which are found in the kidneys, play a vital part in the excretory process.

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The most common use of mouthwash is commercial antiseptics, which are used at home as part of an oral hygiene routine. Some manufacturers of mouthwash state that antiseptic and anti-plaque mouth rinse kill the bacterial plaque that causes cavities, gingivitis, and bad breath. Anti-cavity mouth rinse uses fluoride to protect against tooth decay. Chlorhexidine mouthwash alone is unable to prevent plaque, so it is not a substitute for regular toothbrushing and flossing. In the short term, if toothbrushing is impossible due to pain, as may occur in primary herpetic gingivostomatitis, chlorhexidine is used as temporary substitute for other oral hygiene measures.

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Related Terms: Enterprise Resource Planning; Inventory Control Systems. Material requirements planning (MRP) is a computer-based inventory management system designed to assist production managers in scheduling and placing orders for items of dependent demand.

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Closing on Wednesday, 28 Oct Asking price $39,000 Auckland Clean Planet-Commercial Cleaning Franchise Business ready to Start now Closing on Tuesday, 3 Nov Asking price $18,000 Auckland Crewcare Commercial Cleaning Franchise Finance Available Closing on Monday, 26 Oct Asking price $32,200. Closing on Tuesday, 27 Oct Asking price $29,000 Canterbury Ashburton Dry Cleaners Closes in 3 months Price on application Bay of Plenty Frogs House Washing Franchise For Sale NZ Wide $10,000 deposit and we will finance the rest.

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The irregular menstrual cycles is one of the sign of the blocked fallopian tubes. However,some of the causes of blocked fallopian tubes might lead to hints of a problem. For example, endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease may cause painful menstruation and painful sexual intercourse. Pain is not the main symptom of blocked fallopian tube. The fallopian tubes carry mature eggs from the ovaries to the uterus in healthy women. For a woman, at least one … of these tubes must remain open in order to get pregnant.

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Fallopian tubes are a part of the female reproductive system which join the ovaries to the uterus. They are 10-12 centimeters in length, and are present on the either sides of the uterus. Their main function is to transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus. Hydrosalpinx is caused when watery fluid or pus gets filled up in the fallopian tubes resulting in blockage. Sometimes, blockage may also occur if thw tubes get filled with blood. Signs and Symptoms of Blocked Fallopian Tubes. Unfortunately, the symptoms are not very prominent and hence, are not easily identified. Some women do not experience any symptoms at all

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On the other hand, abdominal pain is a symptom of hydrosalpinx. In addition, infertility is a sign that can be caused by blocked fallopian tube. As there is a blockage in the fallopian tubes, the egg cannot reach the uterus and hence, cannot be fertilized. Therefore, pregnancy in not possible in case of women if both the fallopian tubes are blocked. Fallopian tubes are a part of the female reproductive system which join the ovaries to the uterus. Their main function is to transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus. Sometimes, due to specific reasons the fallopian tubes get obstructed which prevents the egg from traveling in

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Demography is destiny is an aphorism that's repeated in the political and financial media with considerable frequency these days. Does it ring true to you?In this article, I won't address the relative merits of this statement or its application to such issues as economic growth, social security, and health care.

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1 Head and neck: Make sure that your head extends straight up from your shoulders. 2 Many people tend to lean their head forward. 3 If your ears line up with the front of your chest, you need to pull your head back. 4 Shoulders, arms, and hands: Your arms and hands should fall on the side of your body. 1 Many people tend to lean their head forward. 2 If your ears line up with the front of your chest, you need to pull your head back. 3 Shoulders, arms, and hands: Your arms and hands should fall on the side of your body. 4 If so, your shoulders are exhibiting good posture.

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Your body's acidity or alkalinity may be a symptom of an underlying illness. You can find out if your body is acidic or alkaline by measuring its pH. The pH scale ranges from 0, which is very acidic, to 14, which is very basic. Pure water has a pH of 7, which is completely neutral. A healthy pH is neutral or slightly alkaline at approximately 7.0 to 7.2. Testing the pH of your urine will reveal the presence of any unusual acidity or alkalinity, which may indicate that your kidneys are working hard to neutralize your blood.

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[ syll. ken-di, ke-ndi ] The baby boy name Kendi is also used as a girl name. It is pronounced as K EH NDiy †. Kendi is derived from African origins. The name's meaning is one who is much loved. Kendea, Kendee, Kendey, Kendie, and Kendy are variants of Kendi. Kendi is not regularly used as a baby name for boys. It is not listed in the top 1000 names. Baby names that sound like Kendi include Kendea, Kendee, Kendie, Kendy, Kamod, Kanid, Kante, Kantoo, Kantu, Kantue, Kanyd, Kazemde, Kendey, Kenet, Keneth (English), Kennard (English), Kenneith, Kennet (Scandinavian), Kenneth (English, Gaelic, and Scottish), and Kennit.

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This endorsement is only for an assignment that is made subsequent to the date of the Mortgagee Policy. The premium charge is $237. Assignment of Mortgage to Others (Form T-3) – Issued for an assignment to a mortgagee other than those government agencies covered by the previous endorsement. Down Date (Form T-3) – Available only for a Mortgagee Policy issued in connection with a construction loan and in the amount of the construction loan. The effective date of the Mortgagee Policy is brought forward to a more current date. There is a charge of $50.00 as each down date endorsement is issued. Environmental Protection Lien (Form T-36) – Applies to residential property only. It is also available for apartment complexes where the use is strictly residential. There is a $25.00 charge for thi

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Organic Coffee is a coffee that is grown without using any synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, on a land that was given sufficient time to detoxify itself, without the aid of any genetically modified organisms and finally processed and packed without the involvement of any chemical. Organic Bird-Friendly Coffee: This is almost same as Organic Shade-Grown Coffee, with the difference that this is particularly concerned with preserving the natural habitat of birds. Organic Kona Coffee: This Organic Kona Coffee is grown on fertile volcanic soil of the Kona region in Hawaii. Organic Kona Coffee is produced in farms that do not use chemical fertilizers and chemical pesticides

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A person must wait until age 16 to start driving, age 18 to marry without parental consent, age 35 to become president, and so on. The age limit for alcohol is based on research which shows that young people react differently to alcohol. Teens get drunk twice as fast as adults, 9 but have more trouble knowing when to stop. Teens naturally overdo it and binge more often than adults. Enforcing the legal drinking age of 21 reduces traffic crashes, 4-6 protects young people’s maturing brains, 12,14 and keeps young people safer overall. History says no. When states had lower legal drinking ages in the U.S., the underage drinking problem was worse. 3 For example, before the 21 minimum legal drinking age was implemented by all states, underage drunk drivers were involved in over twice as many fatal traffic crashes as today. 3.

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More than 25,000 lives 1,2 have been saved in the U.S. thanks to the 21 Minimum Legal Drinking Age. 10,11. This law continues to prevent tragedies—decreasing crashes by an estimated 16 percent 9 and keeping young people safer from many risks. History says no. When states had lower legal drinking ages in the U.S., the underage drinking problem was worse. 3 For example, before the 21 minimum legal drinking age was implemented by all states, underage drunk drivers were involved in over twice as many fatal traffic crashes as today. 3.

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The temperature of the Indian Ocean in the region of Mauritius is higher during the summer, and in winter time the temperature of the water will drop a little. Sea temperatures are generally pleasant throughout the year ranging from 26-29° C in summer to 23-25° C in winter.

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Hysterectomies that use advanced technology, such as robotics, often cost more. More invasive surgeries can also have a higher fee. Costs can range from about $5,000 to $11,000. Surgery to remove the uterus through the vagina costs about $2,000 less than other types of hysterectomies. However, these prices are for noncancerous health issues. If you have cancer, the fee for your hysterectomy could be higher, ranging from about $7,600 to $12,400. Adding in Other Factors. When figuring out how much a hysterectomy will cost, you also should consider: 1 Your Location: The price for a hysterectomy depends on where you live. 2 The cost of surgery varies from state to state.

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CANE SUGAR. Cane sugar is the most common type of sugar that is used for brewing Kombucha. Most people use “plain white sugar” – you want to make sure the package says “cane sugar” on it or you are most likely using GMO Beet Sugar. Cane sugar has been used by humans for over 5000 years. Maple syrup is the concentrated sap of the maple tree. It is high in trace minerals such as zinc and manganese. These trace minerals will be passed on to you in your KT. It will add depth to your brew. Use 1/2-2/3 cup of maple syrup per 1 cup of sugar. Avoid commercial brands that also contain corn syrup.

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However, the sugar in Kombucha is for the culture to consume, not for you. When done fermenting, there will be about 2-6 grams per 8 ounce glass of unflavored Kombucha. By contrast, an 8 ounce glass of orange juice has about 24g of sugar. Even natural carrot juices have 13g per 8 ounces. Most sugars are fine for Kombucha (with a few exceptions, see below), but there are preferred choices: 1 Plain White Sugar – the Kombucha culture consumes this easiest. 2 Use only “cane sugar” to avoid GMO beet sugar. 3 Concerns about trace toxins in white sugar processing should be considered.

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Tangata whenua (. [ˈtaŋata ˈfɛnʉ.a]) is a Māori term of the indigenous peoples of New Zealand and literally means people of the land, from tangata, 'people' and whenua 'land'. Whenua means both land and placenta (again referencing Williams, who lists five definitions). Unlike European thought where people own land, in Māori the land is regarded as a mother to the people. The relationship to land is not dissimilar to that of the foetus to the placenta.