Evidence shows that Chinese used paper as hats‚ belts and even shoes. Further‚ the Chinese were the first to use paper for hygiene. In 1393‚ the Bureau of Imperial Supplies manufactured 720‚000 sheets of toilet paper. In addition‚ 15‚000 specially perfumed and soft paper sheets were produced for the exclusive use of the imperial family. It was only a century later that paper was used as medium for writing. The secrets of paper making were discovered to the Arabs from Chinese war prisoners who were
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Urban Heat Island – Cause‚ Effects and Mitigation Measures in USA Table of Contents • Introduction • The Phenomenon of Urban Heat Island • Causes and Effects of UHI • Mitigation Efforts • Urban Heat Island (UHI) of Urban Cities of United States • UHI and Climate Trends of Some Major cities of US • Urban Heat Island (UHI) Mitigation Strategies in United States • Conclusion Urban Heat Islands Introduction Urban Heat Island – UHI is one of the important
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Traditional Chinese Music V.S. Modern Chinese Music Traditional Chinese music and modern Chinese music have many differences. Here is a brief look at some of the differences. First‚ traditional Chinese music often uses traditional musical instruments such as erhu‚ flute‚ and drum and so on. Modern Chinese music uses piano‚ violin‚ guitar and many new musical instruments. Sometimes people use different instruments to create new music in order to give others special feelings. People play
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Spring Festival Chinese New Year holds the most significant position among all Chinese festivals and holidays. The Chinese New Year is accompanied by a belief in good future. Chinese New Year is also called Spring Festival (1). Putting the spring festival scrolls up‚ hanging the lanterns‚ having reunion meals‚ having dumplings‚ sitting up late and waiting for the ring of the New Year are all Spring Festival’s customs. (2) Spring Festival is the day for family reunions
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Urban Politics Is Socioeconomic Urban Division a Factor in Public Service Delivery? Thursday‚ July 26‚ 2012 I. INTRODUCTION Since the creation of this county‚ there have always been various differences between the rich and poor. In terms of social-economic status/class‚ the rich and wealthy elites have always dominated every aspect of society. However‚ the low socio-economic class has always endured the worst conditions in
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others by bishops‚ and even a few by warriors themselves. Historians are constantly asking‚ "What exactly did Pope Urban II say at the council of Clermont to persuade Christians to set forth on such a difficult venture as the Crusades?" One man‚ an early 12th century cleric named Fulcher of Chartres wrote perhaps the best historical chronicle of the events at Clermont and the speech of Urban II.<br><br>Fulcher begins his account with a prologue that states how blessed the journeymen of the Crusades were
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the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Notice 1382 (Rev. December 2011) Changes for Form 1023: ● Mailing address ● Parts IX‚ X and XI Changes for Form 1023‚ Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Change of Mailing Address The mailing address shown on Form 1023 Checklist‚ page 28‚ the first address under the last checkbox; and in the Instructions for Form 1023‚ page 4 under Where to File‚ has been changed to: Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box
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The Moon and Its History of Space Travel in the 50s-60s It all started on October 4 of 1957‚ when a Russian Satellite named Sputnik was launched into orbit about Earth. All around the world‚ people watch in amazement as Earth took its first step into space. Later in November of that same year‚ Russia took another step‚ this time sending the first living animal into outer space. The animal onboard the space satellite Sputnik II or ‘2’ was a female Russian dog named ‘Laika’. Sadly‚ a few hours
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Chinese Women Traditional Chinese society was patriarchal‚ patrilineal‚ and patrilocal. In this male dominated society‚ sons were preferred to daughters‚ and women were expected to be subordinate to their fathers‚ husbands‚ and sons. Because marriages were arranged‚ young women and men had virtually no voice in the decisions on their marriage partner‚ resulting in loveless marriages. Once married‚ it was the woman who left her family and community and went to live with her husband’s family‚ where
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of our everyday lives. Energy can come in many different types‚ and forms it can be used for many different purposes. Energy has many different usages and can be converted from one form of usage to another form of usage depending on what the need is. One form of energy conversion is the use of food to supply people ’s bodies with energy. Another form of energy is how coal is converted into electricity. Fuel is another form of energy that can be used for many different usages as well. Fuel is
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