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- 2701: History and Reading of Tarot Cards
- ... also consists of 56 other cards, which are 4 suits of 14 cards. What is their importance you might say? They have great importance in obtaining a very definite answer to your question. Some very short definitions of these cards are: Cups, Chalices, Hearts: Ace The home and distinct happiness Two Success by careful thought Three Impulsive decision threaten good ones Four Marriage delayed, bachelor or spinster Five Inability to make ... Valet, Knave, or Jack Selfish or jealous relative, bad news Knight Patient man, and inventor or discoverer Queen A woman who interferes in other's affairs King Vengeful man, dangerous when crossed. These are some short meanings to all of the Minor Arcana cards. Now everyone who wants their fortune told write your name on a piece of paper, and put it into this hat or box or whatever. This will ...
- 2702: Different Types of Explosives
- ... and ammonia. When RDX is mixed with liquid TNT, an explosive called Composition B is formed. This explosive is more powerful than TNT, and has replaced it in most artillery shells. TNT (Trinitrotoluene) TNT is short for trinitrotoluene, a powerful solid explosive. TNT is made up of the elements nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen. The explosive is made by nitrating the chemical compound toluene. The explosive made forms in pale yellow ... TNT is used alone and in mixtures with other explosives, such as PETN, RDX, and ammonium nitrate. It is mainly used as the explosive charge for shells and bombs. PETN (Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate)ÄÄ PETN is short for pentaerythritol tetranitrate, an explosive more powerful than TNT. It is used as the core of detonating caps and fuses because it is capable of exploding in small devices. The combination of PETN and TNT ...
- 2703: Penguins
- ... the eye. If you've every wondered what it would be like to be able to see as clearly under water as you can on land, just ask the nearest penguin.Most aquatic animals are short-sighted on land. Most terrestrial animals (and that includes us) are far-sighted under water. But researchers have discovered that penguins can apparently see equally well in both environments, because of the unique structure of ... true. During a recent stay on the Falkland Islands, a Canadian researcher discovered that penguins are able to recognize individuals and navigate the rocky terrain on which they live quite well. Long of body and short of leg, they probably poke their heads forward as an aid to balance. And as for looking at the ground, they're merely-like us- keeping an eye on where they're going. The human ...
- 2704: Helios
- ... believed that everyday Helios drove a chariot pulled by four horses across the sky with a giant flaming ball in it. He rode with his sister Eos, the goddess of dawn. There are several different stories about how he got back to the East. One story says that he rode in a giant golden cup on the river Oceanus. In other stories he returned by boat. Helios fed his horses herbs on the Isle of the Blessed. When Zeus was dividing up the universe, Helios was either gone or forgotten so Zeus gave him the island of ...
- 2705: Mythology: Important Part of History
- ... a lot of trouble and embarrassment. I think being the goddess of love and beauty was an important role in mythology that left its effect on the rest of civilization. One of the most famous stories about me is one that includes my lover Ares. One day Helios the sun god, who sees everything, noticed me and my lover Ares lying side by side. He told my husband Hephaestus who said ... and we found ourselves completely immobilized. My husband then summoned all the gods to come and view the spectacle. When he released me I ran off in shame and embarrassment. Another one of my famous stories is about me starting the Trojan War which I already mentioned. Being a goddess can be exciting but also scandalous!! Revealing to you who I am, how I relate to mythology, and famous anecdotes about ...
- 2706: A Method to Memory
- ... her learn to memorize things. The first thing I told her about was a method called rehearsal. I explained that rehearsal involved repeating the information time after time to keep it from fading from her short term memory, or STM. She was a bit confused so I simplified it for her. I reminded her of the other night when she was looking for the number to Pizza Hut in the phone ... started repeating over and over until she got to the phone and could dial it. She was astounded that she was doing this all along and didn't even know it. I then explained another short term memory method known as chunking. She cringed and thought I was talking about the keg party the other night, but I explained that chunking involves taking a large number or word and breaking it ...
- 2707: The Cherokee Indians
- ... Oklahoma land run took place that year, with settlers lining up at a starting point to race for choice pieces. These lifestyles, major events and other minor ones became the source and reason behind the stories told by Indians. Many stories and poems reflected happenings in their lives and feelings they had. Indian literature allows us to see and feel what the Indians had to go through. Much of the literature they had was passed on ...
- 2708: Accidents in Hockey
- ... should also be protective enough to with-stand a hard shot or slash. ATHLETIC SUPPORT- Should be fitted comfortably, according to waist size. A proper cup must be worn at all times. HOCKEY PANTS- The short pants (tackula) should be about six inches larger than the player's waist size to give extra protection and flexibilty. Always check to make sure that all the padding is in the right place and does not fall out. GLOVES- Must be snug but not to tight and should over-lap your elbow pad to protect your forearm. Players should be using full wrist cuffs instead of the short cuffs because they give you the extra protection you need around your wrists. ELBOW PADS- The elbow joint should rest firmly in the cup. The elastics or velcro should feel snug and tight. For more ...
- 2709: Christmas Is A Good Holiday For Many Reasons
- ... time so it puts everyone in a good mood to finally see them. Being with family is fun and helps make the holidays more enjoyable. One thing that many families may find interesting is sharing stories. Telling stories always helps relieve the stress that the holidays can produce. As anyone can tell from the preceding reasons, Christmas is a great time of year. Getting a vacation from school, exchanging gifts with friends and ...
- 2710: Analysis Of International Law
- ... When aggression occurs, the members of the Council may decide politically - but are not obliged legally - to undertake collective action that will have sanctioning result. In instances of threats to or breaches of the peace short of war, they may decide politically to take anticipatory action short of force. Moreover, it is for the members of the Security Council to determine when a threat to peace, a breach of peace, or an act of aggression has occured. Even this determination is made ...
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