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  • 31performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical.       The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains …

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  • 32Alcott, John — (1931–July 28, 1986)    STANLEY KUBRICK gave cinematographer John Alcott his “break” on 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, asking him to step up from assistant to cinematographer six months into shooting, when GEOFFREY UNSWORTH, the credited director of… …

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  • 33Circadian rhythm — Circadian redirects here. For the album by the rock band 5th Projekt, see Circadian (album). Some features of the human circadian biological clock A circadian rhythm, popularly referred to as body clock, is an endogenously driven, roughly 24 hour …

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  • 34Passive solar building design — Elements of passive solar design, shown in a direct gain application …

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  • 35Dark-sky preserve — A dark sky preserve is an area, usually surrounding a park or observatory, that is kept free of artificial light. The purpose of a dark sky preserve is generally to promote astronomy. Because different national organizations have worked… …

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  • 36garden and landscape design — Introduction       the development and decorative planting of gardens, yards, grounds, parks, and other types of areas. Gardening and landscape design is used to enhance the settings for buildings and public areas and in recreational areas and… …

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  • 37International Dark-Sky Association — The IDA s logo The International Dark Sky Association (IDA) is a U.S. based non profit organization incorporated in 1988 by founders Dr. David Crawford, a professional astronomer, and Dr. Timothy Hunter, a medical doctor/amateur astronomer. The… …

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  • 38Decline in amphibian populations — The Golden toad of Monteverde, Costa Rica, was among the first casualties of amphibian declines. Formerly abundant, it was last seen in 1989. Dramatic declines in amphibian populations, including population crashes and mass localized extinctions …

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  • 39Daylight — For other uses, see Daylight (disambiguation). World map showing the areas of the Earth receiving daylight around 13:00 UTC, April 2nd. Daylight or the light of day is the combination of all direct and indirect sunlight outdoors during the… …

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  • 40Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — at Owen Field Former names Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Location 180 West Brooks Street …

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