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111Sustainability metrics and indices — Sustainable development indicators (SDI) have the potential to turn the generic concept of sustainability into action. Today, however, we are far from achieving this potential. We can t currently find a standardized set of indicators and several… …
112Caprock Chief — The Caprock Chief or Caprock Xpress was a proposed Amtrak inter city rail service which would run from Fort Worth, Texas to Denver, Colorado, passing through the Texas Panhandle, which currently does not have passenger rail service of any kind.… …
113Steamboats of the Mississippi — GeographyThe Mississippi is one of the world’s great rivers. It spans 3860 miles of length as measured using its northernmost west fork, the Missouri River, which starts in the Rocky Mountains in Montana, joining the Mississippi proper in the… …
114Steven Disraeli — Infobox Scientist name = Steven Disraeli birth date = Birthdate unknown birth place = Birthplace unknown death date = Presumed living death place = nationality = Presumed American field = Revenge ConsultingSteven Disraeli may be the world s first …
115Issues relating to biofuels — There are a number of issues relating to biofuels.Biofuels are proposed as having such benefits as: reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, reduction of fossil fuel use, increased national energy security, increased rural development and a… …
116Ontario — Ontarian, Ontaric /on tar ik/, adj., n. /on tair ee oh /, n. 1. a province in S Canada, bordering on the Great Lakes. 8,131,618; 412,582 sq. mi. (1,068,585 sq. km). Cap.: Toronto. 2. Lake, a lake between the NE United States and S Canada, between …
117Saint Pierre And Miquelon — Introduction Saint Pierre and Miquelon Background: First settled by the French in the early 17th century, the islands represent the sole remaining vestige of France s once vast North American possessions. Geography Saint Pierre and Miquelon… …
118Challenger disaster — ▪ United States history explosion of the U.S. space shuttle orbiter Challenger, shortly after its launch from Cape Canaveral (Canaveral, Cape), Fla., on Jan. 28, 1986, which claimed the lives of seven astronauts. The primary goal of… …
119Condoleezza Rice's tenure as Secretary of State — Rice signs official papers after receiving the oath of office during her ceremonial swearing in at the Department of State. Watching on are, from left, Laura Bush, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, President George W. Bush and an unidentified family… …
120Condor Syndikat — For the Brazilian Airline founded in 1927, see Syndicato Condor. Condor Syndikat IATA ICAO Callsign Founded 1924 Ceased operations 1927 Hubs Rio de Janeiro …
