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51CIA transnational health and economic activities — This article deals with activities of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency related to human survival issues, emphasizing disease and basic needs such as water and agriculture. TOC CIA activities in this area include the preparation of National… …
52climate — /kluy mit/, n. 1. the composite or generally prevailing weather conditions of a region, as temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, and winds, throughout the year, averaged over a series of years. 2. a region or… …
53Public image of George W. Bush — CBS News/New York Times Bush public opinion polling by Gallup/USA Today from February 2001 to December 2007. Blue denotes approve , red disapprove , and green unsure . Large increases in approval followed the September 11 attacks, the beginning… …
54Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey — V 22 redirects here. For other uses, see V22 (disambiguation). V 22 Osprey …
55architecture — /ahr ki tek cheuhr/, n. 1. the profession of designing buildings, open areas, communities, and other artificial constructions and environments, usually with some regard to aesthetic effect. Architecture often includes design or selection of… …
56Valuation (finance) — Accountancy Key concepts Accountant · Accounting period · Bookkeeping · Cash and accrual basis · Cash flow management · Chart of accounts  …
57Health care in the United States — ] Current estimates put U.S. health care spending at approximately 15.2% of GDP, second only to the tiny Marshall Islands among all United Nations member nations. The health share of GDP is expected to continue its historical upward trend,… …
58Yule Marble — Lincoln Memorial: exterior is all Yule Marble. Yule Marble is a type of metamorphed limestone found only in the Yule Creek Valley, in the West Elk Mountains of Colorado , just south of the town of Marble, Colorado ( …
59Global warming — This article is about the change in climate Earth is currently experiencing. For general discussion of how Earth s climate can change, see Climate change …
60Diversity (business) — For financial strategy, see Diversification (finance). The business case for diversity stems from the progression of the models of diversity within the workplace since the 1960 s. The original model for diversity was situated around affirmative… …
