Napier invented logarithms‚ which are a technology that allows multiplication to be performed via addition. The magic ingredient is the logarithm of each operand‚ which was originally obtained from a printed table. But Napier also invented an alternative to tables‚ where the logarithm values were carved on ivory sticks which are now called Napier’s Bones. In 1642 Blaise Pascal‚ at age 19‚ invented the Pascaline as an aid for his father who was a tax collector. Pascal built 50 of this gear-driven one-function
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‚‚‚this feasibility study is unusual and hard to make‚‚‚‚‚we have to submit it on Tuesday‚‚‚‚‚‚ we need to have our conclusion and find information for it‚‚‚‚‚‚‚‚‚1.history 2.business objectives 3.current situation and problems‚ Furniture is the mass noun for the movable objects intended to support various human activities such as seating and sleeping. Furniture is also used to hold objects at a convenient height for work (as horizontal surfaces above the ground)‚ or to store things. Furniture can
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Eventually‚ having an altar inside the house grew as a Filipino tradition that until now is observed. In an altar‚ the primary attraction is either the figure of Jesus or the Virgin Mary‚ perfectly crafted and painted. When the figure does not include carved garments‚ rich ornate robes of satin were fashioned. Beads of gold and silver accentuate their clothing. Altars in different homes may vary depending on their size‚ location or adornments. There are altars exaggeratedly huge and elegant‚ adorned
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upon the grave of Joseph Caldwell and his wife Helen Caldwell. Because he advocated for railroads in North Carolina‚ the shield is carved with a train wheel. The shield also hosts an engineer’s transit and an open Bible that refer to Caldwell’s effort in drawing the lines of North Carolina’s southern boundary and his years as a minister. Lastly‚ the shield is carved with oak leaves. Because of his work and dedication to the school‚ one can understand why Carolina dedicates an entire monument to Caldwell
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library‚ a dim room with heavy velvet green drapes and a tall double window. Next to the window there is huge leather armchair and a table with a reading lamp. There are books stacked and scattered on the floor and in pecan wood bookshelves. There is a large oak desk with strange random objects on it: a blown ostrich egg on a carved wooden stand‚ a microscope‚ a carved whale’s tooth etc. The walls are covered in formal portraits of Callie’s ancestors‚ and labeled shallow glass cases displaying different
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fabulous staff service. This restaurant has very friendly people who always have a smile on their face. When one first walks into the restaurant‚ a very friendly cashier welcomes you. Then an equally welcoming person kindly helps one get seated at a table to order their food. Another amazing quality of the staff is they have an amazing memory. The staff at Pi Pizzeria always remembers ones order and never messes it up. The cashiers and waiters are very thorough with their work. Pizzeria has a great
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Here is a list of the current (2011/2012) seven natural wonders of the world as chosen by the public from a vote. The votes are held by the New7Wonders initiative started in 2007. It was led by Canadian-Swiss Bernard Weber and is a Swiss-based foundation. The last vote was held at 11.11am in November 11th 2011. The results of this poll will be announced in the early months of 2012 after stringent counts‚ checks and rechecks. Below is a list of the current seven wonders before these changes come into
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triangular eyes‚ nose‚ and toothy smile. These kits are usually pretty inexpensive‚ ranging from three to five dollars apiece. Before even starting to carve the pumpkin pick a sturdy place to carve the pumpkin –preferably a kitchen counter or picnic table– and lay some newspaper down because things will get messy. After a pumpkin has been chosen‚ take a medium sized kitchen knife and remove the stem from the top of the pumpkin. An easy way to do this is by cutting around the top of the pumpkin‚
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Mindanao and Sulu have developed ukkil or abstract motifs which are carved‚ printed‚ or painted into various media. These motifs are suggestive of leaves‚ vines‚ flowers‚ fruits‚ and various geometric shapes. Tausug carving is best exemplified by the sunduk or grave marker. Although not as stylized as those of the Samal‚ the Tausug sunduk are wood or stone carv-ings of geometric or floral forms. Women’s grave mark-ers are flatter with carved geometric designs‚ those of the men are more floral. Sakayan
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Furniture report Furniture Market – 70% Domestic 20% Office 10% Other Some of the most prominent players in the premium furniture industry are now focusing on Noida-Greater Noida‚ Faridabad and Gurgaon for both home and office furniture. Names like Ebony Gautier‚ Evok‚ Durian‚ Godrej Interio‚ Natuzzi and Stanley feature in this coveted list of premium brands. The target group for these brands
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