United States of America has the highest Gross Domestic Products nominal about 14.624 trillion US dollars according to World Bank. 2. Rhode Island Rhode Island is actually named Rhode Island and Providence Plantations and it makes the smallest state in the United States has the longest name. 3. Califrnia never rains It is believed that California is the state with the lowest rainfall in the world. For two years, California never rains. For those amazing and unique facts, California has been attracting so many tourists. Many people also adore this fact and this facts is often included in a song lyric. 4. President Grover Cleveland Grover Cleveland is the only USA president who married in office. It becomes more unusual because he married 21 years old bride when he was 49. 5. National Holidays There are ten official national holidays in the United States. Those are New Year's Day,
Confusing or what? An Irish person will often greet you with the expression "how are ye(you)?, the simple fact is that they are being polite, they do not want your medical history, the normal reply would be along the lines of, "not too bad now, and yourself?" or "can't complain now, thanks." You might also be asked "how ye keeping?" this means the same thing as above and merits the same reply. There are more mobile phones in Ireland than there are people. Interesting facts recently released show that there are now more Polish speakers in Ireland than native Irish Speakers. Over 5% percent of the population of Ireland is Polish. Watch out for the Irish sense of humor particularly in regard to death and religion and relationships. There are many many examples , this is just a taste. It is a fact that Irish humor can be hilarious,morbid and scathing at the same time these are just a few examples.
Official name: Republic of Estonia Territory: 45 227 km Population: 1 342 000 Official languafe: Estonian Largest ethnic groups: Estonians 68%, Russians 26%, Ukrainians 25, Belarussians 1%, Finns 1% Capital of Estonia: Tallinn Number of islands: 1 521 Highest point: Suur-Munamagi (Great Egg Hill) 318 m Religion: Lutheran Currency: Estonian Kroon (EEK),1 EUR = 15,65 EEK Estonia has two Independence Days - Estonia first achieved independence from the Soviet Union on the 24th February 1918 and again on the 20th August 1991 after 51 years of occupation. The second date is known as the Restoration of Independence Day The Estonian language belongs to the Finno-Ugric group and is most similar to Finnish Estonia was the first country in the world to introduce online political voting Estonia won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001 with the song Everybody There are over 1500 Islands, 1000 lakes and 7000 rivers in Estonia Chess Grandmaster Paul ...
10 facts about Canada Canada is the second largest country in the world, surpassed only by the Russia. The capital city of Canada is Ottawa. Population of Canada is about 33.2 million people. Most of the people live in the southern part of Canada. Canada's two official languages are English and French. Canada has the world's longest coastline. Nearly one-fourth of all the fresh water in the world is in Canada. Canada has 10% of the world's forests. Currency of Canada the Canadian dollar. It's about 2 million lakes in Canada. Made by Mihkel Kohava
Westminster Abbey Facts The Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster Owned directly by the royal family Dedicated to St Peter Located next to the Houses of Parliament UNESCO World Heritage Site History 616, a shrine was founded 10451050, Edward the Confessor Consecrated on December 28, 1065 Romaneque style, to house Benetictine munks Rebuilt 12451517 in Gothic style by Henry III History 2 Henry VII Lady Chapel in 1503 Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1534 Attacked by Puritans in 1640s Oliver Cromwell's funeral in 1658 Western towers were built between 1722 and 1745 Coronations The coronations of King Harold and William the Conqueror in 1066 All English and British monarchs have been crowned there Except Edward V, Edward VIII and Lady Jane Gray King Edward's Chair since 1308 More about Abbey Poets' Corner Tomb of The Unknown Warrior Statue of Martin Luther King Chapter Hou...
Marijuana Facts For Teens Marijuana is one of the most popular drugs among teenagers because most teens don't consider it to be harmful. This idea that marijuana is harmless is a very common misconception among teens. Teens use marijuana because it is a great way to relax and just chill out with friends, but most teens aren't aware of the risks associated with marijuana use. Teens may think that marijuana isn't dangerous because it's not a "hard" drug like cocaine or heroin, but what they don't know is that marijuana has its own set of dangers. Everyone has heard that marijuana is a "gateway drug" and this idea has been a point of debate for many years. However, even if marijuana does not lead to the use of other drugs, there are still negative consequences that result from the use of marijuana on its own. These include short term and long term consequences that include anxiety, drop in IQ, cancer, and asthma. Marijuana is not as harmle...
is likely to be the first Thai word you pick up during your travels to Thailand.) · Stupa · Muay Thai Boxing · Tuk Tuks · Asian Elephants · The national symbol of Thailand is Garuda, a half bird, half human figure · The Thai language is Thailand's national language, written in its own alphabet but many areas have their own local dialects. Facts · It is the year 2551 there.The date in Thailand is based on Buddha's death. Although Thai New Year is in April. · It snowed in Thailand in 1955. · The actual name of what Westerns refer to as Bangkok is: KrungThepMahaNakhonAmonRatta nakosinMahintharaAyutthayaMahadi lokPhopNoppharatRatchathaniBurir omUdomRatchaniwetMahasathanA monPhimanAwatanSathitSakkathatt iyaWitsanuKamprasit. Natural resources · tin · natural gas
England Annabel Mett ja Kristina Smirnova 8.b Englands Geography · England is a part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, its an island situated off the North West coast of Europe. · Bordered by Scotland in the north, the North Sea in the east, the England Channel in the south and Wales in the west. · Most of England is rolling hills. · Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England with an elevation of 978 meters. Key Facts on England · Major Cities: London-Leeds-Liverpool-Manchester. · Capital: London with a population of 7,556,900. · Population: 51,446,000 inhabitants. · Geographic size: 130,395km². · National Anthem: None. God Save the Queen, Land of Hope and Glory. · Currency: Pound sterling (GBP). · Distribution: Males: 48,7% Females: 51,3% Climate of England · England has a temperate climate, with mild winters with temperatures not
·Henry IV; V; VI Adonis ·All's Well That and VIII ·Julius Caesar Ends Well ·The Rape of ·Macbeth Lucrece ·As You Like It ·Othello ·Twelfth Night ·Romeo and Juliet Facts about Shakespeare · Almost four hundred years after Shakespeare's death there are 157 million pages referring to him on Google · Shakespeare was often self-loathing, bitter, and even homoerotic · All Uranus' satellites are named after Shakespearean characters · Shakespeare performed in many of his own plays · Shakespeare never actually published any of his plays. They are known today only because two of his fellow actors John Hemminges and Henry Condell
The republic of Ireland Class 10 Road signs New signs are in kilometric scale , but some old signs are still in mile scale There are multilangual signs Forests Ireland has only about 8 % of his whole land covered with forests. Centuries ago people destroyed the forests Now there is mostly peat. Economy 25 % of europe computers come from ireland Ireland had a big economic boom in late 20'th century but now its back on top Ireland has the second highest per capita income of any country in the EU next to Luxembourg Construction plays big part in Irish economy The weather Irish think there is 4 kinds of weather Typical Irish weather is few minutes rain , few minutes sun then again rain and so on Energy About 98% of Ireland's final energy is produced by burning coal, petroleum, peat, or natural gas Ireland has lately ...
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Geography and climate/weather When I think about the UK I think about London and its sights. the second thing that pops into my mind the weather and how they talk and complain that the weather is bad and it is raining, The weather in the UK is actually changeable and it doesn't rain all the time They are in the Temperate climate zone and the Gulf stream affect their weather. so there are no extreme weather conditions Much of the land in England is low lying. forming meadows and pastures Upland areas are generally confined to northern England The Pennines are a range of mountains and hills in Northern England The Midlands' largest city is Burmingan.. It is one of England’s principal industrial and commercial areas. The highest point of the UK is Ben Nevis which is located in Scotland and the longest river in the UK is the Severn which begins in Wales. Scotland and Wales are the most mountainous parts of t...
Biggest shopchains in London Polina Tsvetkova Harrods Harrods is an upmarket department store located in Brompton Road in Knightsbridge. Harrods isn`t just a shop,it is a national icon Harrods founder Charles Henry Harrod started his business in 1824, aged 25. In 1883 the store burnt to the ground but in short order, a new building was built on the same site. In 16 November 1898 Harrods debuted England´s first escalator. Harrods Harrods is the biggest store in Europe with more than 330 departments. It is also the 2nd most visited place in London. You need to respect a dress code in order to get there no short pants, no flip-flops and no tank tops,most of the shoppers will be really elegant. The theme of the entire shop is Egypt. The whole inside of the store is in a luxurious, opulent style with statues, and golden d...
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Gerard Butler Robert Carlyle-actor Sir Alexander Fleming- Robert Archibald-1st penicillin scottish NBA player Sir Arthur Conan Doyle- Stephen Hendry-7 times writer World Champion James Watt Castles Balmoral Castle Braemar Castle Dunrobin Castle Fyvie Castle Facts Scotland is considered the home land of golf. Edinburgh was the first city in the world to have its own fire-brigade. It is well known for its whisky. The motto is "No one provokes me with impunity". Food and drinks Haggis, made from lamb lungs, liver and heart, mixed with onions, herbs and spices. Porridge, oatmeal, salt and water. Irn-Bru second national drink Heather Honey Whisky Clans
New Jersey Second smallest state (5,161 sq km) Three counties – New Castle, Kent and Sussex Biggest city – Wilmington Capital – Dover History Discovered in 1609 by Henry Hudson First permanent colony: New Sweden 1638 First of the 13 original states to ratify the Constitution - December 7, 1787 During the Civil War, Delaware was one of five border states – a slave state but remained in the Union Chemical industry Facts The abbreviation for Delaware is DE Named after Thomas West, Baron De La Warr Nicknames - Diamond State, First State Motto - liberty and independence Symbols State flower – peach blossom State tree – American holly State bird – blue hen chicken Flag American Indians in Delaware Two tribes – The Lenni Lenape tribe and the Nanticoke tribe The Delaware Indians were one of the most advanced tribes of the eastern United States.
The Hour Bell Big Ben - the hour bell - is said to have been named after Sir Benjamin Hall, Commissioner of Works, who was known for his bulk, as is the bell! The first Big Ben hour bell was complete before the tower, so the bell was hung in New Palace Yard. After repeated public ringing the bell cracked, and had to be replaced by the current bell. Facts and figures The hour bell of Big Ben is 8 feet in diameter, weighs 13.5 tons, and was cast in 1858 by George Mears of the Whitechapel Bell foundry. The bell had to be placed in a special wooden frame, turned on its side, and hoisted up the centre of the tower to the belfry. So heavy was Big Ben that the process took over 36 hours to complete. The bell began ringing the hours in July of 1859, but it cracked after only two months of use
with humour and ridiculous coincidences. During his career, he's won different awards. For instance, he has been announced the Best Actor in the European Movie Awards in 2003 FAMILY Atkinson has been married to Sunetra Sastry since 1990. He first met her in the late 1980s, when she was working as a make-up artist with the BBC. The couple married at the Russian Tea Room In New York City on 5th February. They have two kids: Lily and Benjamin. FACTS · He has the ability to make loads of different facial expressions which turnis him into an extraordinary actor · Lorries have always fascinated him. He also has a lorry driving lisence. He has used his skill as lorry driver when filming comedy material · He owns a McLaren F1 which was involved in an accident in 1999. It was damaged again in a serious crash in August 2011 when it caught on fire after Atkinson lost control and
Education in Russia Table of contents Compulsory school years School stages Grading system PISA results GDP investment Literacy rate in the country Interesting facts about rules and regulations Compulsory school years Eleven-year secondary education in Russia is compulsory A student of 15 to 18 years of age may drop out of school with approval of his/her parent and local authorities Students with multiple violations may be kicked out of school at starting age of 15 School stages kindergarten (age 3 to 7) elementary (years 1-4) middle (years 5-9) senior (years 10-11) Grading system
have been commissioned as a part of Central Park’s original design. The neoclassical sculpture features an eightfoot bronze angel who stands above four small cherubim symbolising health, purity, temperance and peace. 9) Wildlife: Central Park has over 25,000 trees( Maple, Oak, Pine).10) Around 235 species of birds (Redtailed hawk). Most common mammals are raccoon’s, squirrel ‘s, chipmunk’ s, opossum’s. Fun facts: 1) Central Park is the most visited urban park in the United States. 2) It is one of the most filmed locations in the world. 3) Many concert’s, marathon’s. 4)Park population is 18 people.
Florida Pirjo Mononen I VÕ GEOGRAPHY Bordered by Georgia, Alabama, the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. 151,670 sq km Capital – Tallahassee Biggest city – Jacksonville Population - 15,982,378 HISTORY Discovered in 1513 by Juan Ponce de León. South of Mason-Dixon line. Entered the Union - March 3, 1845 (27th) Every NASA human space flight since December 1968 has been launched from J.F Kennedy Space Center in Florida. FACTS The state abbreviation for Florida is FL Nickname - the Sunshine State Motto - In God we trust STATE SYMBOLS Flower – orange blossom Bird – mockingbird Animal – Florida panther Tree – Sabal (cabbage) palmetto FLAG indians in florida The Seminoles Two federally recognized tribes in Florida today DISNEY WORLD Opened - October 1, 1971 52.5 million visitors annually UNIVERSAL ORLANDO Two theme parks - Universal Studios
Eating habits and health Many people prefer eating fast food to home cooked meals nowadays. A typical fast food meal consists of fries, a burger and a soft drink, which is often rich in saturated fat, preservatives and lacking in essential nutrients. Fast Food becomes even more and more popular. Fast food restaurants are found almost everywhere, especially in big cities and crowded places. It is very easy for people to go there. The food is often tasty and available for everyone, because of multitude of the restaurants and low price of the food. It is very easy to go a fast food drive-in after exhausting day at work or on your way to somewhere. It is also possible to even order the food to your home, if necessary. But is this good for your health? There are some advatntages and disadvantages of eating fast food, but this isn't the only way of eating unhealthily. It seems like every little gir...
warm air collides with cold air spin in a counter clockwise direction result a storm surge,strong winds Steps of a typhoon windy, rainy (several hours) the eye brings calm weather damage to marine, shoreline, inland ecosystems weaknens, needs warm water The biggest `Tip' Oct 4th, 1979 Highest 260 km/h Damage 99 fatalities Guam, Japan Interesting facts Typhoon from Chinese(tai fung, great wind) China's rain(typhoons) 2 weeks References http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/01027/cyclones.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_typhoon http://agora.ex.nii.ac.jp/digitaltyphoon/help/world.html.en#typ http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_cyclonic_storm http://science.howstuffworks.com/hurricane2.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typhoon_Tip
I would apologise if I were you. I would apologise if I were you. There are 4 types of conditionals: 0,1,2,3 There are 4 types of conditionals: 0,1,2,3 Type 0. Type 0. If + Present Simple (V1(s/es)), ____ Present Simple (V1(s/es)) If + Present Simple (V1(s/es)), ____ Present Simple (V1(s/es)) · General truths, scientific facts · General truths, scientific facts Ex: If you heat water, it boils. Ex: If you heat water, it boils. Type 1. Type 1. If + Present tenses, ____ Future (will V) / Imperative (V) If + Present tenses, ____ Future (will V) / Imperative (V) · Real situations in the present or future
Old Tallinn Old Town, a medieval walled city filled with old buildings and fortifications. The sheltered bay and the easily defended Toompea Hill made it a natural place to settle. Sometime about 1050 A.D. a fortress was built atop the hill, the first of many. In 1219 the Danes showed up as part of the Northern Crusade to subjugate the Baltics and convert the local pagans to Christianity whether they wanted to or not. The Danes improved the fortifications and expanded the town, which became part of the Hanseatic League, a trading organization of a hundred northern cities. The Danes sold Tallinn to the Livonan Order, a branch of the Teutonic Knights, in 1346. The Swedes came next in 1561. Tallinn weathered plague and the Great Northern War and became part of Russia in 1710. In 1918, Estonia declared independence from Russia and fought a bitter war against Bolshevik Russia. Independence didn’t last long, ...
Fahpur Sikri Palace Qutub Minar and Alai Darwaza Tughlaqabad Fort Agra Fort Red Fort Delhi Taj Mahal (built 1631 A.D -1654 A.D) More than 22, 000 workers Height of Dome 35 m Height of Minarets 40m Lenght and breadth of Pedestal 55m Architects - Ustad Isa, Isa Mohammad Khan, Qazim Khan, Amanat Khan and Mir Abdul Hakim among others. Some facts Legend has it that Shah Jahan had planned to construct another Taj Mahal in black marble on the other side of the river, but the war with his sons interrupted his plans; Some people think that Geronimo Veroneo, an Italian, designed the Taj Mahal; Some important studies feel that the Taj Mahal is sinking. The name Taj Mahal when translated means "Crown Palace" or "Crown of the Palace" The colours and atmosphere of the gardens and the Taj itself constantly change throughout the day
United States of America Table of Contents 1. Facts 2. Geography 3. Nature 4. History 5. Population 6. Government 7. Industry, economy 8. America's pop culture Facts Official Name: United States of America Capital City: Washington, D.C. Largest city: New York City Official languages: None at federal level National language: English Government: Federal constitutional republic President: Barack Obama ( Barack Hussein Obama II) Vice President: Joe Biden (Joseph Robinette "Joe" Biden, Jr) Population: 2009 estimate 306,108,000 people Area: Total 9,826,630 km2 (by CIA World Factbook) Currency: United States dollar ($) Motto: In God We Trust
Rudyard Kipling - One of the most memorable English writers of all time Family of Joseph Rudyard Kipling Mother- Alice MacDonald Kipling. Alice Kipling (one of four remarkable Victorian sisters) was a vivacious woman about whom a future Viceroy of India would say, "Dullness and Mrs. Kipling cannot exist in the same room."[3] Father - John Lockwood Kipling. Lockwood Kipling, a sculptor, an illustrator, museum curator and pottery designer, was the principal and professor of architectural sculpture at the newly- founded Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy School of Art and Industry in Bombay. Later in life Kipling illustrated many of Rudyard Kipling's books, and other works. Kipling also remained editor of the Journal of Indian Art and Industry, which carried drawing works from the students of the Mayo School. COUPLE named their son after the place they had first met Rudyard Lake. Alice Kipling Fleming - Sister of British author Rudyard Kipling w...
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Õun normaalnägemisega ja deuteranoopiaga. 4 VÄRVIPIMEDUSE TÜÜBID Enamikul värvipimedatest isikutest on see haigus vähehäiriv. Olenevalt värvipimeduse vormist on häiritud erinevate värvide eristamine. Protanomaalia Seisund, kus ei tajuta punast värvust. Selle värvi tugevus väheneb ja punakad toonid kahvatuvad ning heledus väheneb. Lillal (punase ja sinise segu) värvil punast ei tajuta ja üldmulje kaldub pigem sinise suunas. (Facts about ... 2015). Protanoopia Punaste, oranzide ja kollaste toonide heledus on tugevalt vähenenud. Punaseid toone võib segi ajada musta või tumehalliga. Lillakad toonid näivad sinistena (vt lisa 1 joonis 3). (Facts about ... 2015). Deuteranomaalia Nõrk rohelise värvuse taju. Rohelised toonid kalduvad pigem punase poole. (Facts about ... 2015). Deuteranoopia Punast, oranzi, kollast ja rohelist värvi ei tajuta (vt lisa 1 joonis 4). (Facts about ... 2015). Tritanomaalia
ENGLAND The location of England Flag Royal Coat of Arms Facts Capital: London Official languages: English Recognised regional languages: Cornish Government: Constitutional monarchy Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II Prime Minister: Gordon Brown MP Facts Total area: 130,395 km2 Population: 51,092,000 Patron saint: St. George Facts The highest mountain: Scafell Pike 978 m Facts The longest river: River Thames 346 km long 2 famous Universities Cambridge University Oxford University Football teams There are many Liverpool Football footbull clubs in Club England. Most famous are: Chelsea Football Club Famous places Palace of Westminster Canterbury Cathedral The London Eye The Tower of Big Ben The End
Wonders There was a plan for another identical black tomb Construction More than 22,000 people Took 21 years to be completed Takes on different coloring during different periods of the day Full height 171 m 1000 elephants Most expensive gemstones About 735,000 euro Tourism 2-4 million tourists every year, 200,000 of them foreigners Busiest months October, November and February Interesting facts The emperor cut off the hands of the workers Perfectly symmetrical 28 types of stones Map Grand Canyon In Arizona, formed by the Colorado River One of the Seven Natural Wonders Of The World Length, width, depth 2 billion years of geological history Tourism Trips on the Colorado river Hiking Phantom Ranch Mule riding 5 million visitors every year Interesting facts The snakes are pink Became a national park in 1919
Hippokrates 412. aastal eKr Influentsa viirus võib esemel/pinnasel elus püsida 2-8 tundi Ainuüksi USA’s satub tavalise gripi tõttu haiglasse 200000 inimest aastas Influentsa mutateerub iga aastaga Vanasti oli uskumus, et grippi saab ravida alkoholiga Kasutatud materjalid Wikipedia: Influenza. [WWW] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Influenza Vikipeedia Vaba Entsüklopeedia: Gripiviirused. [WWW] https://et.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gripiviirused Virology Blog: Ten cool facts about viruses. [WWW] http://www.virology.ws/2009/10/19/ten-cool-facts-about-viruses/ Good Housekeeping: 11 interesting facts about influenza. [WWW] http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/a25049/facts-about-flu/ Täname kuulamast!
Doing drugs 4 3. Behavioral addictions 4 Playing video games 4 Use of the internet 5 Cutting 5 4. Interesting facts 5 5. Pictures 7 Used sources 10 1. Addictions Addiction has been defined as physical and psychological dependence on psychoactive substances (for example alcohol, tobacco, heroin, caffeine and other drugs) which cross the
Peru Location in western South America bordered with Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Brazil and Chile mountainous country General facts Republic of Peru President Alan Garcia 30 million people Capital - Lima 25 regions Spanish Climate Equatorial climate Four seasons Warm weather and much rain 24°C Lima tourist attracions Main Square Museums Cathedrals Tourist attracions Machu Picchu Titicaca Nazca lines Machu Picchu "The Lost City of the Incas" 2,430 metres above sea level Was built around 1450 The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Gaudi (1852-1926) Flag and coat of arms Festivals ❖ Tomato Fight Running of the bulls ❖ World biggest food-figh ❖ Pamplona ❖ 1945 ❖ July, 6-14 ❖ Last wednesday of August ❖ 14th century Food ● currently an internationally known rice dish from spain. ● ingredient:chicken, pork,shellfish,fish,eel,squid,beans,peas, artichokes or peppers Places to go ❖ Royal Palace of Madrid ❖ National Madrid Theatre Facts ❖ Football is most important sport ❖ When meeting someone is customary to give one kiss to each cheek ❖ Spain has over 8000 km of beaches ❖ Spanish is second most speaken language in the world ❖ Spain is the only country in Europe that produces bananas. Sources 1. http://www.spain-info.com/ 2. https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/read/ articles/pamplonas-running-of-the-bulls 3. http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/europe/sp ain/ 4. http://facts.randomhistory
Australia History & Geography Rakke Gymnasium X class Katre Pohlak, Alari Uudla April 2011 Key Facts Australia is the sixth largest country in the world. Australia is an island, surrounded by water. It is located on the smallest continent in the world. Key Facts Population: 17.5 million Geographic size: 2.97 million square miles Capital: Canberra Major cities and population: Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and Adelaide. Geographic Landmarks Australia has a very dramatic landscape. Australia is famous for its "outback," the remote lands of the interior. The desert outback covers most of the interior. It is too hot, dry and barren to support many people. Geographic Landmarks
Working Group on information (PSIWG) 1st edition - November 2004 Kort & Matrikelstyrelsen Graphic design: Peter M. Bastrup, KMS This compendium may be reproduced in whole or in part provided that all extracts quoted are reproduced verbatim without adaptation and the source and date are stated. Primar Stavanger and IC-ENC shall be indentified as the originators of the compendium. 2 Facts about chart carriage reguirements CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Where are the rules for professional marine navigation written down? . . . . . . . . . . .6 What are the IMO requirements for the carriage of nautical charts? . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 What is a nautical chart? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Spain Plan 1. Famous people 2. Bullfights 3. Intresting facts Famous people Antonio Banderas Penélope Cruz Enrique Iglesias Bullfights Bullfighting can be traced back to ancient days. They were popular spectacles in ancient Rome, but it was in the Iberian Peninsula that these contests were fully developed by the Moors from North Africa who overran Andalucia in AD 711. Bullfighting developed into a ritualistic occasion observed in connection with feast days, on which the conquering Moors,
Attack On America The World Trade Center Complex New York, NY September 11th, 2001 Facts - I WTC Complex: Consist of Seven Buildings Owner: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Architect: Minoru Yamasaki & Associates Engineer: John Skilling & Les Robertson, based in Seattle Contractor: Tishman Construction Company Ground Breaking: August 5th, 1966 Opened: April 4th, 1973 Facts - II Dimensions: 200 feet Tower sides. Total area : 12 million square feet 40,000 sq ft per floor Height: 110 stories high, 1368 and 1362 feet. (417 and 415 meters). Elevators: 239 elevators and 71 escalators Earth work: 1.2 million cubic yards were excavated Facts - III Steel: 200,000 tons Concrete: 425,000 cubic yards Windows: 43,600 windows 600,000 sq ft of glass
lamb. Welsh rarebit Fruit cake Glamorgan sausage Aside from being (at 58 letters) the longest place name in Europe, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch was actually used as a secret password in the in the cult 1968 Jane Fonda movie Barbarella - writers of the the sci-fi movie had characters say it each time they wanted to gain entry to a secret HQ. https://goo.gl/daKX7X Interesting facts Only 21% of the entire Welsh population of Wales can speak the native language. Wales is the only part of the UK not to be represented on the Union Flag. The oldest tree in Wales, Llangeryw Yew, is between 4,000 and 5,000 years old. Source Flag https://goo.gl/k3ahzT Wikipedia https://goo.gl/6hT2h7 Map of Wales https://goo.gl/n45AVq Symbols: https://goo.gl/QzxhbJ Castles: http://goo.gl/Kx6myy Powis Castle: http://goo.gl/wpytTa Climate: http://goo.gl/WzhXUh Facts: http://goo
Report A report is based on facts/data etc. The writer knows more than the reader. The reader needs the information. A report should be clear and easy to follow. The person who reads it should find the information quickly. THINK: why you are writing the report, why the reader needs your report and what she might be interested in. Think about the best way to present the facts. If it’s a report of events (e.g. a traffic accident), describe them in chronological order. It should NOT be written like a letter! NO salutation/sign-off. Impersonal style (PASSIVE!), unless you make suggestions or give personal opinion – then you can use “I”. Formal language –no contractions, slang, etc. You can use the following format at the beginning of the report: To: From: (DO NOT write your own name. A member of the student committee etc. is fine) Subject:
TWIN TOWERS Karl Reispass Basic Facts 8 years to complete · 10000 workers to construct · Buildins weighed 200.000 tons · 43.600 windows · 12000 miles of electric cables · Designed knowing that a plain could hit the building · Very strong building · The buildings were of steel construction Basic facts · 1993 terrorist act · 2001 terrorist act · Collapsed at free falling speed · heat, which is high enough to weaken the steel Burning Towers Obvious cause of an explosion Obvious cause of an explosion Legit.jpg
Many newspapers and magazines feature stories about the private lives of famous people. We know what they eat, where they buy their clothes and who they love. We also often see pictures of them in private situations. Is it appropriate for a magazine or newspaper to give this kind of private information about people? Nowadays a lot of newspapers and magazines contain stories, different facts and pictures with famous people. Some people think that only magazines should feature private life of famous people, but others think on the contary. This essay will show both sides. On the one hand, it is appropriate for a newspapers to write some information about famous people. People , who are intrested in famous people’s lifes want to know about their achievements, goals or other important things, than read about
mis tarbivad elektrit, kütet ja valgust. To exemplify the principle of the linkage of the present with past, Dewey (1938) uses the example of natural science because contemporary social life is how we know it because of the application and results of physical science. He affirms that it is a sound educational principle that educators should introduce learners to scientific subject matter and its facts and laws through the familiarity with everyday social applications such as the use of appliances that utilize electricity, heat, and light. Dewey (1938) explains: The scientific method is the only authentic means at our command for getting at the significance of our everyday experiences of the world in which we live. It means that scientific method provides a working pattern of the way in which and the conditions under which experiences are used to lead ever onward and outward. . . .
Wales Koostas : Klass: Contents General infor mation Facts Pictures * Flag * Arms * Snowdonia mountain * Saint David General information Wales is a countr y that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Ir ish Sea to its west. Facts Country name : Wales / Cymru Motto : Cymru am byth / Wales for ever Anthem : Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau / Land of my fathers Captial : Cardiff Off icial language : Welsh / English Goverment : Devolved Goverment in a Constitutinal monarchy * Monarch : Elizabeth second * First minister : Carwyn Jones Am Legislature : UK Parliament National Assembly for Wales Area : 20 779 km² Population : 3 006 400 Currency : Pound sterling
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Information technology specialists Gerda Põdder Tallinn University of Technology Content IT-specialists (in general) Duties Skills Environment Prerequisites Salary Some interesting facts IT-specialists computer support specialists Duties Work with customers Identify computer-user problems Fix computer problems Teach people Supervise the work Upgrade hardware and software Assist in the design, preparation, editing and testing Skills Great customer service skills Good communication skills Computer skills Technical skills Listening skills Be willing to learn English spoken skills English written skills Environment Usually: Comfortable; Informal; Well-lit offices or
OTTAWA FACTS ABOUT OTTAWA Capital of Canada Fourth largest city in the country 2,778.13 km2 Founded in 1826 as Bytown Incorporated as "Ottawa" in 1855 1857 Queen Victoria chose Ottawa to be the capital of Canada City's population 883,391 INTERESTING FACTS The name Ottawa comes from the Algonquin word adawe – which means to trade Ottawa is located on the banks of the Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau Rivers Ottawa is the seventh coldest capital in the world About 25% of Ottawa residents were born outside of Canada Languages spoken include English (50%), French (32%) and a host of some other languages CANADIAN TULIP FESTIVAL Held every May, is one of the most famous festivals in Ottawa THE MAMAN SCULPTURE BY LOUISE BOURGEOIS OTTAWA CITY HALL