Length | Area | Capacity | Weight | 1 mile = 1760 yards 1 mile = 8 furlong 1 furlong = 10 chains 1 chain = 4 rods 1 rod = 5 1/2 yards 1 yard = 3 feet 1 foot = 12 inches | 1 sq. mile = 640 acres 1 acre = 4840 sq. yard 1 sq. yard = 9 sq. feet 1 sq. foot = 144 sq. inches | 1 gal. = 4 quarts 1 quart = 2 pints 1 pint = 4 gills 1 pint = 34.6774 inchs3 1 gill = 5 fl. oz. 1 fl. oz. = 8 fl. drachms 1 US gal = 0.8327 gal 1 US pint = 0.8327 pint 1 US pint = 16 fl. oz. 1 yard3 = 27 feet3
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Impact of bribery and corruption on business Some companies manage to survive and get away with bribery and corruption while others get caught up in public scandals that cost them a fortune destroying their brands‚ defending themselves and ultimately losing out on business‚ a top bribery and corruption-buster said. Retired Judge Ameer Ismail‚ Chairman of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABC)‚ speaking on the topic ‘Bribery and Corruption: Impact on Business Environment’
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Day by day‚ technology advances only to deteriorate the health of those who use it. In the past years‚ scientists have spoon-fed people of all ages with attractive gadgets. However‚ the truth is technology has made humans less well-rounded individuals. Technology is a wonderful thing; there are cell phones with internet access and the capability to take pictures and videos. With computers‚ all the information you could ever want is available within a few keystrokes of a search engine. Contradicting
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As people rely more and more on technology to solve problems‚ the ability of humans to think for themselves will surely deteriorate. The characteristic point that is to be observed in the statement is the reduction in the time for the people to think for themselves. This is being attributed to the excessive reliance of them over the technology. This statement‚ I do not agree‚ because without the technology‚ the human kind wouldn’t have been able to think to a level of today‚ imagining several new
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FIVE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BACTERIA Bacteria are some of the most diverse organisms in nature. These single-celled organisms cannot be seen with the naked eye and are found in many different habitats‚ like soil‚ air‚ water‚ hot springs and acidic environments. Bacteria are identified using a method called Gram staining‚ whereby a stain is used to differentiate different types of organisms. Bacteria with and without a cell wall are classified as Gram-positive or Gram-negative‚ respectively. Bacterial
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Characteristics of good fuel/source of energy i) It should have a high energy output per unit mass or volume. ii) It should be easily available. iii) It should be easy to store and transport. iv) It should be economical. v) It should be easy to handle and use vi) It should be eco-friendly Classification of sources of energy In daily life‚ we use number of sources of energy like coking gas‚ cow dung cakes‚ wood‚ kerosene etc. for cooking and other domestic works whereas diesel‚ petrol
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Digital Cinema –Boon or Bane! In today’s fast paced age‚ with technology upgrading constantly‚ soon filmmakers will be opting for more digital rather than analog prints. Digitization is nothing but electronic software distribution without the use of any physical media‚ utilizing media like satellites & the internet. In the beginning of the decade‚ if the introduction of multiplexes gave the cinema industry a huge boost‚ then digitization will usher in the second phase in the resurgence of Indian
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Sign In Group Discussion Ideas An important step in interviews Home Topics About me Learn the art of Living Some positive thoughts You can suggest a new group discussion topic by posting a comment. FRIDAY‚ MARCH 18‚ 2011 Nuclear Energy in India - Boon or Bane? Points to be known:Nuclear power is the fourth-largest source of electricity in India after thermal‚ hydroelectric and renewable sources of electricity. There are 442 nuclear reactors in the world. And some more nuclear plants are in construction
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agriculture‚ science and technology has helped in increasing the crop production and improving quality. Science has enabled man to diagnose and treat many dangerous diseases. Information technology and computers have revolutionized our life-styles. But‚ the boon of science‚ in many cases‚ has been turned into bane because of its misuse. Science has posed a threat to the very existence of mankind with weapons-nuclear‚ biological‚ atomic‚ chemical etc. Cyber crime is the latest addition to
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Corruption and Anti-corruption in reform China Dr. Zengke He Introduction Corruption has become a major social and political issue in China since 1978when Chinese authorities began to implement the policy of "reform and opening".The public’s outrages with the mounting corruption within the party organisationsand government institutions is an important reason for explaining that why thereare so many people participated in or supported the pro-democracy student demonstrationin 1989. After
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