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111building construction — Techniques and industry involved in the assembly and erection of structures. Early humans built primarily for shelter, using simple methods. Building materials came from the land, and fabrication was dictated by the limits of the materials and… …
112Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …
113Nobel Prizes — ▪ 2009 Introduction Prize for Peace The 2008 Nobel Prize for Peace was awarded to Martti Ahtisaari, former president (1994–2000) of Finland, for his work over more than 30 years in settling international disputes, many involving ethnic,… …
114Deaf American — Deaf Americans Notable Deaf Americans: Marlee Matlin • Sophia Fowler Gallaudet • Dummy Hoy • Edward Miner Gallaudet • Ben Bahan • I. King Jordan • Julia Brace • George Veditz To …
115Nuclear power phase-out — A nuclear power plant at Grafenrheinfeld, Germany. Chancellor Angela Merkel s coalition announced on May 30, 2011, that Germany’s 17 nuclear power stations will be shut down by 2022, in a policy reversal following Japan s Fukushima Daiichi… …
116Early Islamic philosophy — or classical Islamic philosophy is a period of intense philosophical development beginning in the 2nd century AH of the Islamic calendar (early 9th century CE) and lasting until the 6th century AH (late 12th century CE). The period is known as… …
117David Bellamy — OBE David Bellamy OBE Born January 18, 1933 (1933 01 18) (age 78) London, England, UK Education Sutton County Gr …
118Masoumeh Ebtekar — Vice President of Iran Head of Environmental Protection Organization In office 2 August 1997 – 3 August 2005 President Mohammad Khatami Preceded by New Title Succeeded by …
119Christopher Busby — (born 1 September 1945) is a British scientist known for his controversial theories about the negative health effects of very low dose ionising radiation. Busby is the director of Green Audit, an environmental consultancy agency,[1] and… …
120Ecuador — Ecuadoran, Ecuadorean, Ecuadorian, adj., n. /ek weuh dawr /, n. a republic in NW South America. 11,690,535; 109,483 sq. mi. (283,561 sq. km). Cap.: Quito. * * * Ecuador Introduction Ecuador Background: The Republic of the Equator was one of three …
