Introduction The continent of South America has about one-eighth of the Earth’s land surface‚ situated between latitudes 12°N-55°S and longitudes 80°-35°W; no other continent has a greater latitudinal span. Eighty percent of its land mass is within the tropical zone‚ yet it extends into the subantarctic. The extensive zones of temperate and cold climates in the vicinity of the Equator‚ in the Andes‚ are unique. The land area of about 17‚519‚900-17‚529‚250 km² is under the jurisdiction of 13 countries
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religious meditation‚ popularized by Indian Maharishi Mahesh Yogi as a mantra system in the 1960s and 70s. However‚ over the last two decades‚ secular meditation that is mindfulness based meditation have become increasingly important to westerners and in western medical community. Different organizations teaching meditation were established from time to time. These days Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University teaching Raj Yoga meditation based on mind‚ self-awareness and personal transformation is popular
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Joseph Pantoja History 11 May 1‚ 2014 South Secedes Even though things were already coming to a head‚ when Lincoln was elected in 1860‚ South Carolina issued its “Declaration of the Causes of Secession.” They believed that Lincoln was anti-slavery and in favor of Northern interests. Before Lincoln was even president‚ seven states had seceded from the Union: South Carolina‚ Mississippi‚ Florida‚ Alabama‚ Georgia‚ Louisiana‚ and Texas. By this time‚ South Carolina’s two United States Senators had
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South America South America is a continent located in the Western Hemisphere‚ mostly in the Southern Hemisphere‚ with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. It is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east by
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the mere realisation of a capital asset are not income but where what is done is truly the carrying on of a business‚ the proceeds will be on revenue account: California Copper Syndicate Ltd v Harris (Surveyor of Taxes) (1904) 5 TC 159; Commr of Taxation v Myer Emporium Ltd (1987) 163 CLR 199; 87 ATC 4363. 3Mere gifts : This proposition is grounded in Hayes v FCT (1956): a voluntary payment from A to B prima facie is not income; but that presumption will not apply when the payment is in substance
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Western Summit Constructors/Midterm Paper Western Summit Constructors‚ Inc. is an environmental contracting company that targets both industrial and municipal clients. The company was established in 1984 in the rocky mountain area and quickly grew to build projects all over the country. In 2008 Western Summit was purchased by Kiewit Corporation‚ one of the largest and most premier international contracting groups. The Western Summit division of Kiewit specializes in building water and waste water
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The debate of states’ rights versus federal supremacy is one that affects America today and has since the country was founded. It started with the writing of the Constitution in 1787 and the formation of Federalists and Anti-Federalists‚ who had opposing views on the document. The two major arguments were that a strong central government would eventually become tyrannical‚ and that a strong central government was needed for the nation to move forward. Years of conflict between the two sides occurred
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The Western Transcendence Driving through the vast lands in the American West is a humbling experience. The inhospitable terrain in Arizona can envelop you for hours with only the road for company‚ a seemingly unwelcoming and hostile environment to live in. Yet‚ Arizona is one of the fastest growing states in the nation. The idea of the American West transcends borders and even oceans. A concept that was bold in its reach and audacious in its implementation. The relative speed of
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The Western Market‚ without south block‚ is an oldest market building in Hong Kong. Built in September 1844 ‚ it was located at 323 Des Voeux Road‚ Sheung Wan. Let’s introduce some historical background about the western market After building the North block‚ the South Block of the Western Market was built in 1858. Sheung Wan residents buy fresh meat like pork‚ fish and chicken in the North Block. Then‚ the fruit and vegetable were sold in South Block. It was initially a very shabby market
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INTRODUCTION The Western Ghats or the Sahyādri constitute a mountain range along the western side of India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the eight "hottest hotspots" of biological diversity in the world.[1] It is sometimes called the Great Escarpment of India.[2] The range runs north to south along the western edge of the Deccan Plateau‚ and separates the plateau from a narrow coastal plain‚ called Konkan‚ along the Arabian Sea. A total of thirty nine properties including national
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