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- 6691: Research Essay, East Timor
- ... stepping up its campaign. During this time there was a split in the coalition, that had been formed only months earlier with the UDT breaking away and as a result of this it sparked a short lived civil war. When the Portuguese forces moved to a nearby island of Atauro the UDT lost power and Fretilin gained control. However this did not help, as the Portuguese were refusing to return to ...
- 6692: Alcatraz Island (The Prison)
- ... a cell house, the old fort, work buildings, a lighthouse, and a mess hall. Some considered Alcatraz escape proof. A cyclone fence topped with barbed wire surrounded the entire structure. The cell house was three stories of reinforced concrete. Elevated gun galleries were built at each end of the cell house. Inmates were monitored constantly by guards on a central walkway surrounded by bars. All doors on the island were electronically ...
- 6693: Honduras
- ... republic, and is still one of the least developed and industrialized countries in Central America. Despite its turbulent political history, the poor cousin of the region has barely registered on Western consciousness, apart from its short role in the 1980s as a breeding ground for US covert operations. The good news is that the country is now free from outside interference and travel is easy, enjoyable and inexpensive. The slow pace ...
- 6694: African-American Troops in the Civil War: The 54th Massachusetts
- ... We entered Manningville with a loss of but one man killed, who belonged to the 4th Massachusetts Regiment. On the I0th we left Manningville, and arrived at Sumterville on Sabbath, the 11th; and after a short and sharp fight, we took the place, captured three pieces of artillery complete, killed five rebels, wounded some more, and also captured a few. We encamped in the city that night, and destroyed the depot ...
- 6695: Austria
- ... wind characteristics. Mountainous regions are partially subject to moderate Atlantic conditions and experience more precipitation than the eastern lowlands, which are under continental influences. Spring and fall are usually mild throughout the country. Summers are short, with moderate temperatures. Cold and often severe winters last about three months in the valleys, where they are usually ended by the foehn, a warm, dry wind from the south that is often accompanied by ...
- 6696: Algeria
- ... country in the world. The countrys population is 29.2 million and is growing annually at 2.2 percent. About 75 percent of all residents are under the age of 25 due to the short-lived lives. Most shortened by disease an lack of medical knowledge. The make-up of Algeria consists of 83 percent Arabic, while 16 percent are of Amazigh lineage. Lastly, the Imazighen and Arabs are well ...
- 6697: Ellis Island
- ... dug to receive ferry boats, new docks and buildings had to be built. The main building made of Georgia pine at a cost of $500,000 was opened on January 1, 1892. It was two stories high about 400 feet wide and it looked like a Victorian seaside resort hotel.Baggage rooms filled the ground level. The great inspection hall was upstairs. Nearby on the grounds were hospital buildings, doctors quarters ...
- 6698: North America
- ... climates in the winter months. Arctic Climates consist of long and dark days where the temperature never reaches above freezing. The summer in these regions can be classified as sub-arctic which consists of mild short summers that still have snow and ice over much of the region. The next climatic region consists of southern Canada and the eastern half of the United States . This region is classified as having all ...
- 6699: Newfoundland
- ... worked together to create social programs for church members, and religious services in the absence of a minister. They raised funds for building projects, collected clothing donations for the poor, shared tea and friendship - in short, filled the on-going and changing needs of their parish members. Their meetings served as a means of connecting and socializing with other women. One such churchwoman was Armine Gosling, early feminist and co-founder ...
- 6700: The Internet And Its Effects And Its Future
- ... progress in protecting privacy rights. But unless we should come to terms with this problem the boundaries between what is public and private could become much more tenuous. A world where privacy is in such short supply will undermine our freedom and dignity and pose a great threat to our security and well being. But what is the future of the Internet? The Internet is moving from a relatively passive publishing ...
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