the sun was directly overhead. He knew this because there was no shadow cast when the sunlight reached the bottom wells. However, at noon on the same day in the city of Alexandria, which was located 5,000 stadia (stadia were Greek units of length. Through the exact value varied locally, one stadium is believed to have been 530 to 600 feet) to the north of Syene, a shadow could be observed. That gave Eratosthenes an idea. Eratosthenes set up a gnomon, a simple upright stick. When the sun was
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Hotdog55555 April 27, 2009 Written Communications 101 Manny Diaz Cruise Vacation or a Resort Vacation? Some people argue by asking the question, which is a better vacation? Is it a cruise vacation or an all- inclusive resort vacation? There are a lot of things that play a part in which is a better vacation; anything from food, activities, age of people to the price. My wife and I have taken both of these vacations in the past 12 months and will try to share our likes and dislikes. Some
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LEGEND: Story of Jacob’s “Ladder” – Genesis 28:10-22 The Journey (v. 10): Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran The Place (v. 11): And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; The Stone (v. 11): and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep. The Dream (v. 12): And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of
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I see the shadows of my skis taking out space of the “KEEP TIPS UP” sign, with the sun reflecting all around it. My skis lock onto the ramp as I begin to slide slowly, I give a quick wave to the lift attendant and begin to move my goggles down my face. Then skating to the edge of the tall trees I come to a stop and wait impatiently for my friends to strap into their snowboards, eyeing my track down the mountain. As my poles dig tiny holes into the ground, I am off with a push. Coming down the hill
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Abstract Learning and researching about my culture background has given me the purpose of who I am and where I want to go in life. Everything to the Navajo is very sacred and interrelated. Being a Native American of the Navajo tribe, I have identified my clanship; I have a purpose on this beautiful spiritual journey on this corn pollen road. Spiritual Journey In our way of life, the Navajo way of living, we have to know where we come from and where we are going in life. The first
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which absorbs heat when it condenses. Propane fridges work this way. According to SolarServer, "The company claims an 85% thermal cooling efficiency and the ability to deliver 24-hour continuous cooling, heating and hot water. If there is not enough sun, it can run on natural gas. Since the unit generates heat, it can also supply hot water and heating. Unfortunately, it does not appear to be sized for domestic use. More at Inhabitat If It's The First, What Are These? Solar Air Powered Air Conditioning
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connection, what reaction a connection can produce. This is where the science comes in. One of its products is solar energy. Solar Power is a converted radiant light and heat from the sun to electricity (Wikipedia, n.d). Solar energy is been utilized by humans since ancient time. But as technology revolves, the use of the sun heats also evolves. Solar energy was discovered by Edmund Becquerel (Wiki.answers, n.d.). He was the one who also discovered the Photovoltaic Effect, an operating procedure of the
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Dolphin Swimming The cool blue water soothed my skin; the sun soaked my hair; the squeaky voice of my new dolphin friend filled my ears. These memories fill my head when I think of San Diego. My vacation in California brought many exciting adventures and new experiences that will always be special to me. It all started when I was eleven years old and I heard that swimming next to a dolphin, which at the time was one of my favorite animals, could become a reality well I begged my mom to the point
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these pleasures to our heart's content. I do not deny that the heavy rains that make the green fields greener against the background of an overcast sky has greater charm for the poetic mind. To the hardworking man under the scorching heat of the sun, or at the machines, winter is certainly more welcome. While admitting all this, I yet feel that for a
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in one hand. A usual scene, I thought and grimaced that I will not let myself go in that way. The next morning, I decided to visit the garden behind the house and stare at the center apple-tree that I found glowing under the rays of the sun. Then I heard a voice calling me. She was there in the same spot where we last spoken. Then it hit me. The confused adoration I once felt for her is now clear. I don't know what I should be calling this but the only thing that is evident to me now is
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