my own breathing‚ and the creak beneath my feet with each and every step. The walls were stained with black and gray streaks showing the mold from damp nights had seeped through. The wood floors were in damageable shape‚ with the assumption that termites had done their job. As I walked down the wide empty hallway‚ flaking speckles of paint lined the floor and the stain from where furniture was once placed was noticeable from the discoloration in the wood flooring. A rank odor lingered with no visible
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For other uses‚ see Black mamba (disambiguation). Black mamba A black mamba in a defensive posture Conservation status Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1] Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Squamata Suborder: Serpentes Family: Elapidae Genus: Dendroaspis Species: D. polylepis Binomial name Dendroaspis polylepis Günther‚ 1864[2][3] In orange‚ range of D. polylepis In green‚ D. polylepis may or may
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Size The German Shepherd is considered a medium- to large-sized dog‚ averaging from 60 to 100 pounds when full grown. However‚ a German Shepherd’s heart was not medium size. It’s huge‚ and everything that this breed does‚ it does in a big way. When a German Shepherd loves you he loves you completely. When a German Shepherd guides his blind owner‚ protects his law-enforcement partner‚ accepts obedience training‚ sleeps on his owner’s sofa or even just chews on a rawhide‚ he does so totally‚ thoroughly
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energy efficient. One problem with wood is that it tends to expand and contract along with changes in humidity. This can lead to leaks‚ peeling paint‚ and wood deterioration. Plus‚ insects may be drawn to the frames when they are damp. Insects like termites and carpenter ants can cause damage in wood windows just like they can anywhere else in your house. Another downside of wood window frames is they need a lot of maintenance. You’ll need to paint them when you paint your house because the old
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think of any important roles an ant may have for our ecosystem so I did a bit of research. Ants turn and aerate the soil allowing water and oxygen to reach plant roots; they are also a very important part of the food web. Some species of ants eat termites; others are the actual meal for other animals such as frogs‚ bears‚ etc. Zebra mussels are small triangle shaped shells and are usually a brown color with stripes. In fresh water ecosystems they can act as filters for plankton‚ by clearing the
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in their existence. This discrepancy is sometimes rationalized by the explanation that only pure and good mortals are able to see these creatures. Dwarves which are of two types‚ white (good) and black (bad). They live on the base of trees and termite mounds. If their homes are disturbed or destroyed they take revenge by giving bad luck‚ lingering illness or even death. White dwarves when treated with respect and kindness bring good luck and treasures. Sometimes a dwarf prince/princess may fall
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Liquid Crystals from Coconut Oil Fatty Acids - Investigatory Project Liquid Crystals from Coconut Oil Fatty Acids Abstract Liquid crystals are fluids that are between the solid and conventional liquid phases. Liquid crystals are in widespread use‚ especially in optical technologies. They are synthesized by combining fatty acids with cholesterol. This study aims to utilize coconut oil as an alternative source of fatty acids for synthesizing liquid crystals since coconut is cheap and abundant
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The Allegory of the cave says that there is quite a different between appearances and reality‚ and I think that this statement could not be truer. When I hear this I think of the “perfect” family. A stay at home mom‚ a working dad‚ a daughter on the honor roll‚ and a son on the football team. They all go to church on Sunday morning and are well involved in their community. Their family appears to be so perfect to everyone around them‚ but that’s just because no one knows their realities. See the
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Biomimetics From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Velcro tape mimics biological examples of multiply hooked structures such as burs. Biomimetics or biomimicry is the imitation of the models‚ systems‚ and elements of nature for the purpose of solving complex human problems.[1] The terms biomimetics and biomimicry come from the Greek words bios‚ meaning life‚ andmimesis‚ meaning to imitate. A closely related field is bionics.[2] Living organisms have evolved well-adapted structures and materials
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Health Secretary Enrique Ona (2013) said‚ “The (RH) Law will empower women‚ through informed choice and voluntarism‚ improve access to information‚ facilities and services‚ increased stability and sustainability of health policy across national and local government.” The long debate over the once-called RH Bill has finally been concluded. Some of the highlights of the Law’s Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) include the further development of the health service‚ hiring and training of skilled
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