In the United Kingdom, there are several regional names for a stream: Beck is used in Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cumbria. Brook is used in the Midlands. Burn is used in Scotland and North East England. Stream is limited to Southern England. In North America: Kill in New York and New Jersey comes from a Dutch language word, as in Peekskill (Peek's Kill), Fishkill (Fish Kill), and Fresh Kills. Branch, fork, or prong can refer to tributaries t ...

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Stream, Stream - Types of water streams, Stream - Other names for streams, Stream - Parts of a stream, Stream - Characteristics of streams, Stream - Intermittent and ephemeral streams, Stream - Watersheds

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The Canadian National Railway (CN; AAR reporting marks CN, CNA, CNIS), known as Canadian National Railways (CNR) between 1918 and 1960, and Canadian National/Canadien National (CN) from 1960 to present, is a Canadian Class I railway operated by Canadian National Railway Company. It is the largest railway in Canada, both in terms of the physical size of its rail network, and in revenue; it is currently Canada's only transcontinental railway company, spanning Canada f ...

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• Canadian National Railway - Creation of Canadian National Railways 1918–1923
• Canadian National Railway - Criticism of CNR
• Canadian National Railway - Politics and government priorities
• Canadian National Railway - Deregulation and recapitalization
• Canadian National Railway - Cutbacks and refocusing
• Canadian National Railway - CN's U.S. subsidiaries prior to privatization
• Canadian National Railway - Privatization
• Canadian National Railway - Purchasing Illinois Central
• Canadian National Railway - Failed BNSF merger
• Canadian National Railway - Purchasing Wisconsin Central
• Canadian National Railway - Purchasing BC Rail
• Canadian National Railway - Purchasing Great Lakes Transportation
• Canadian National Railway - CN today
• Canadian National Railway - Recent controversies
• Canadian National Railway - Corporate governance
• Canadian National Railway - Passenger trains
• Canadian National Railway - Locomotives
• Canadian National Railway - Former component railways
• Canadian National Railway - Former subsidiaries
• Canadian National Railway - List of CN companies

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Sterling is, along with William Gibson, Tom Maddox, Rudy Rucker, John Shirley, Lewis Shiner and Pat Cadigan, one of the founders of the cyberpunk movement in science fiction, as well as its chief ideological promulgator, and one whose polemics on the topic earned him the nickname "Chairman Bruce". He is also one of the first organizers of Turkey City Writer's Workshop. He won Hugo Awards for the novelette "Bicy ...

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Bruce Sterling, Bruce Sterling - Writings, Bruce Sterling - Novels, Bruce Sterling - Short Story collections and stories they contain, Bruce Sterling - Non-fiction

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Gascony - Origins. In pre-Roman times, the inhabitants of Gascony were the Aquitanians (Latin: Aquitani), who spoke a language related to the old Basque language. The Aquitanians inhabited a territory limited to the north and east by the Garonne River, to the south by the Pyrenees mountain range, and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean. The Romans called this territory Aquitania, either from the Latin word aqua (meaning "water"), in reference to the many rivers flowing from the Pyrenees through the area, or ...

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Gascony, Gascony - History, Gascony - Origins, Gascony - Dukes and counts of Gascony, Gascony - The Vikings in Gascony 840-982, Gascony - Geography, Gascony - Economy, Gascony - External link

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See also: Geology The Earth consists of several atmospheric, hydrologic, and mainly geologic layers. Its components are the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the crust, the mantle, and its core. The biosphere is a tiny layer in this composition and is usually not considered part of the physical layers of the Earth. The geologic component layers of the Earth are located at the following depths below surface: 0 to 60 km - Lithosphere (locally varies between 5 and 200 km) 0 to 35 km - Crust (locally varies between ...

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Earth, Earth - Lexicography, Earth - Physical characteristics, Earth - Earth in the solar system, Earth - The Moon, Earth - Geography, Earth - Environment and Ecosystem, Earth - Climate, Earth - Terrain, Earth - Natural resources, Earth - Land use, Earth - Natural and environmental hazards, Earth - Human geography, Earth - Descriptions of Earth

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Pepper has been used as a spice in India since prehistoric times. It was probably first cultivated on the Malabar coast of India, in what is now the state of Kerala. The ancient history of black pepper is often interlinked with (and confused with) that of long pepper, the dried fruit of closely related Piper longum. The Romans knew of both and often referred to either as just "piper". In fact, it was not until the discovery of the New World and of chile peppers that the popularity of long pepper entirely declined. Chile peppers ...

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Black pepper, Black pepper - Varieties of pepper, Black pepper - The pepper plant, Black pepper - History, Black pepper - Ancient times, Black pepper - Postclassical Europe, Black pepper - China, Black pepper - Pepper as a medicine, Black pepper - Flavour, Black pepper - World trade, Black pepper - Notes

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Within our hearts is the child that longs for Alladin's lamp, wherefrom the genie will pop out and grant us our every wish.

If we would only care to take a deeper look within ourselves, we might just find Alladin's lamp after all. Of course, the fulfillment of our wishes may not be as rapid as the twinkling of our eyes, but we may well be our own genie.

Miracles happen if only we let them. The entire manifestation of existence is one big miracle. The flower, the ocean, the fact that you read this are all simple manifestations of His one eternal miracle.

(See also: Life Transforming Affirmations , Affirmations, Practising Affirmations, Life Transforming Affirmations, Essence of Affirmations, Faith and Belief, Peace of Mind, Love and Happiness, Body Mind and Soul)

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List of rivers of Europe - North coast. The rivers in this section are sorted west (Lizard Point, Cornwall) to east (Ramsgate). In England: Fal (in Falmouth) Fowey (in Fowey) Tamar (near Plymouth) Tavy (near Plymouth) Dart (in Dartmouth) Teign (in Teignmouth) Exe (in Exmouth) Frome (near Bournemouth) Stour (Dorset) (in Christchurch) Avon (Hampshire) (in Christchurch) Bourne (in Salisbur ...

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List of rivers of Europe, List of rivers of Europe - Barents Sea and White Sea Arctic Ocean, List of rivers of Europe - Atlantic Ocean, List of rivers of Europe - On Iceland, List of rivers of Europe - Norwegian coast, List of rivers of Europe - Scottish Irish Welsh and English coast, List of rivers of Europe - French Spanish and Portuguese coast, List of rivers of Europe - Baltic Sea, List of rivers of Europe - Black Sea, List of rivers of Europe - Caspian Sea, List of rivers of Europe - English Channel, List of rivers of Europe - North coast, List of rivers of Europe - South coast, List of rivers of Europe - Irish Sea, List of rivers of Europe - Mediterranean Sea, List of rivers of Europe - Western Mediterranean, List of rivers of Europe - Adriatic Sea, List of rivers of Europe - Ionian Sea, List of rivers of Europe - Aegean Sea, List of rivers of Europe - North Sea, List of rivers of Europe - European countries, List of rivers of Europe - Other contintents

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Kalpavriksha or Kalpataru is a wish-fulfilling divine tree. It originated during the churning of milk ocean, and King of gods, Indra took it to heavens. Kalpavriksha - Reference. Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend (ISBN 0500510881) by Anna Dhallapiccola ...

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• Kalpavriksha - Reference

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Drowning - Common situations leading to drowning. Most drownings occur in water, drownings in other fluids are comparatively rare and often industrial accidents. Surveys suggest that 90% of drownings occur in freshwater (rivers and lakes) rather than in the ocean. Well known mechanisms by which a person drowns can be categorized as follows: Physically hindered in the attempt to extricate self (e.g. lack of consciousness, injury, being trapped, or hampered by clothing) Physiological in ...

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Drowning, Drowning - Occurrences, Drowning - The drowning process, Drowning - Common situations leading to drowning, Drowning - Initial Reactions to Submersion, Drowning - Initial Oxygen Starvation, Drowning - Water entering the upper airways, Drowning - Unconsciousness due to Oxygen Starvation, Drowning - Secondary drowning, Drowning - Cardiac Arrest and Death, Drowning - Rescue and Treatment, Drowning - Prevention

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Gaia theory is a class of scientific models of the geo-biosphere in which life as a whole fosters and maintains suitable conditions for itself by helping to create an environment on Earth suitable for its continuity. The first such theory was created by the atmospheric scientist and chemist, Sir James Lovelock, who developed his hypotheses in the 1960s before formally publishing the concept, first in the New Scientist (February 13, 1975) and then in the 1979 book "Gaia: A new look at life on Earth". He hypothesized that the liv ...

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• Gaia theory science - Range of views
• Gaia theory science - Gaia theories
• Gaia theory science - Early modern parallels
• Gaia theory science - Lovelock initial hypothesis
• Gaia theory science - Critical analysis
• Gaia theory science - Basis
• Gaia theory science - Criticism
• Gaia theory science - DaisyWorld simulations
• Gaia theory science - The First Gaia Conference
• Gaia theory science - Strong Gaia theories
• Gaia theory science - Semantic debate
• Gaia theory science - Recent Developments
• Gaia theory science - The Second Gaia Conference
• Gaia theory science - Gaia hypothesis in ecology

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One of the most recent examples of a micronation is the "Königreich Kreuzberg" (Kingdom of Kreuzberg) which was founded in 2002 by Christel Göritz and her son Rick in Zweibrücken, Germany, on land previously occupied by a U.S. military base. Rick took the title of King, his mother that of "King Mum". Eberhard Bayer, a Prosecutor in Zweibrücken, declared that he would not prosecute the Göritzs for the offence of abuse of titles, as the title of 'King' had been abolished in Germany, "and is therefore not protected". The town of Zweibrücken was t ...

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Micronation, Micronation - Definition of micronation, Micronation - Evolution of micronationalism, Micronation - Micronations from the 1960-70s, Micronation - Micronations in Australia, Micronation - Impact of the Internet, Micronation - Recent examples, Micronation - Categories of micronations, Micronation - Social economic or political simulations, Micronation - Exercises in personal entertainment or self-aggrandisement, Micronation - Exercises in fantasy or creative fiction, Micronation - Vehicles for the promotion of an agenda, Micronation - Entities created for allegedly fraudulent purposes, Micronation - Historical anomalies and aspirant states, Micronation - New country projects, Micronation - Academic literary and media attention, Micronation - General entries, Micronation - Specific examples

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The astrological influences at play the night of the Titanic's fateful descent are explained in such a way that one can clearly see how the forces were against a successful voyage.� Dr. Turi covers the positions of the planets and the head and tail of the dragon, a method used by Nostradamus.

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On April 1, 1978 Canadian National’s passenger subsidiary VIA Rail became a separate Crown corporation, taking with it possession of former CN passenger cars and locomotives. Following several months of negotiation, on October 29, 1978 VIA took over operation of CP passenger train services, along with similar possession of cars and locomotives. Passenger train services which were not included in the creation of VIA Rail included those offered by BC Rail, Algoma Central Railway, Ontario Northland Railway, Quebec North Shore and Labrador Rai ...

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VIA Rail, VIA Rail - Canadian intercity passenger rail pre-1978, VIA Rail - Canadian intercity passenger rail post-1978, VIA Rail - Intercity passenger rail rebirth, VIA Rail - First round of cuts, VIA Rail - Restoration of service, VIA Rail - Second round of cuts, VIA Rail - Third round of cuts, VIA Rail - A renaissance?, VIA Rail - Fourth round of cuts, VIA Rail - VIA’s role in the Sponsorship Scandal, VIA Rail - VIA Rail today, VIA Rail - Vehicles, VIA Rail - Locomotives, VIA Rail - Passenger carriages, VIA Rail - Demo units

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Conquistador - New World. The first Spanish conquest in the Americas was the island of Hispaniola (presently shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic). From there, Juan Ponce de León conquered Puerto Rico and Diego Velázquez took Cuba. The first settlement on the mainland was Darién in Panama, settled by Vasco Núñez de Balboa in 1512. As these Caribbean regions proved no great treasury or endless supply of priceless spices, the 'disappointment' motivated further exploration, rather than a serious effort to make the best of the 'virgin' colonies, a foretas ...

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Conquistador, Conquistador - Background, Conquistador - History, Conquistador - New World, Conquistador - The Spanish Conquest in Asia - Pacific, Conquistador - Debate on the Human Rights of Natives, Conquistador - References in Media, Conquistador - List of Famous Conquistadores and Explorers, Conquistador - Additional Info

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Meditation is an ocean and its benefits will depend on the regularity and continuity you maintain, and on the depths to which you plumb in each practical session. The power of meditation is in its experience.

Meditation is not to be considered as an option in life. Whatever your age, vocation, or role in life, meditation must become a mandatory practice in your daily routine. Just as you brush and bathe each day, take time out to think of God. You owe your Creator a gift; that gift can be willing meditation. Try it and take to it! But meditation is better done without an attitude of expectancy.

(See also: Meditation , Meditation, Meditation for Beginners, Meditation Techniques)

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The Azores (Portuguese: Açores, pron. IPA /ɐ.'so.ɾɨʃ/ or /ɐ.'so.ɾʃ/) are an archipelago of Portuguese islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, about 1,500 km from Lisbon and about 3,900 km from the east coast of North America. The nine Azorean Islands extend for more than 600 km, and lie in a northwest-southeast direction. The vast extension of the islands defines an immense exclusive economic zo ...

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• Azores - History
• Azores - Politics
• Azores - Municipalities
• Azores - Geography
• Azores - Demographics

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The Westboro Baptist Church attributes membership of most religious groups, such as the Roman Catholic Church or Islam, as akin to devil worship. All non-Christian entities, non-Protestant Christian churches, as well as all Protestant Christian churches which don't strongly condemn homosexuality, are said to be sending their members to Hell. While the Westboro Baptist Church says that racial discrimination[34] is a sin, it and Phelps Sr. have b ...

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Westboro Baptist Church, Westboro Baptist Church - Overview, Westboro Baptist Church - The Westboro compound, Westboro Baptist Church - Composition of the Westboro membership, Westboro Baptist Church - Purpose, Westboro Baptist Church - Theology, Westboro Baptist Church - Sky Television report, Westboro Baptist Church - Quotes from Phelps' Sermons, Westboro Baptist Church - Similarities to the Christian Identity movement, Westboro Baptist Church - Activities and statements, Westboro Baptist Church - Criminal record, Westboro Baptist Church - Violence against Westboro, Westboro Baptist Church - Claiming divine vengeance, Westboro Baptist Church - September 11 attacks and the space shuttle Columbia, Westboro Baptist Church - London terrorist attacks, Westboro Baptist Church - God Hates Canada and God Hates Sweden, Westboro Baptist Church - Indian Ocean earthquake, Westboro Baptist Church - Stance on adoption by same-sex couples, Westboro Baptist Church - Hurricane Katrina, Westboro Baptist Church - Picketing of Rehnquist's funeral, Westboro Baptist Church - Picketing of Fred Rogers' memorial, Westboro Baptist Church - Soldiers in Iraq, Westboro Baptist Church - Other prejudices, Westboro Baptist Church - Responses, Westboro Baptist Church - Criticism, Westboro Baptist Church - Opposition to Westboro's theology, Westboro Baptist Church - Parodies, Westboro Baptist Church - WBC Websites

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Britpop - The Modfather and Modern Life is Rubbish 1991 – 1993. Weller in particular is praised as the founder and initiator of the movement. His solo records Paul Weller (1991) and Wild Wood (1993) are considered seminal forces for the movement. His influence over the Britpop, coupled with his love of Mod music, had earned him the nickname "The Modfather". As well as guiding Blur, Ocean Colour Scene through his recordings, Weller has also performed with the bands, including playing guit ...

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Britpop, Britpop - Roots and Influences, Britpop - History, Britpop - The Modfather and Modern Life is Rubbish 1991 – 1993, Britpop - Britpop and Cool Britannia 1994 – 1996, Britpop - Deceleration of the movement 1997 – 1999, Britpop - Legacy, Britpop - Britpop bands

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In North American history, employers usually paid for European workers' passage across the Atlantic Ocean, reimbursing the shipowner who held their papers of indenture. In return, the servants agreed to work for a specified number of years. The agreement could also be an exchange for professional training: after being the indentured servant to a blacksmith for several years, one would expect to work as a blacksmith on one's own account after the period was over. During the 17th century most of the white laborers in Maryland and Virginia came ...

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Indentured servant, Indentured servant - Caribbean Islands, Indentured servant - North America, Indentured servant - Australia and the Pacific

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The Cook Islands are a self-governing parliamentary democracy in free association with New Zealand. The 15 small islands in this South Pacific Ocean have a total land area of 240 km². Tourism drives the Economy as the country's number one industry, far ahead of offshore banking, pearls, marine and fruit exports. A popular art form on the islands is tivaivai, often likened to quilting. Defense is the responsibility of New Zealand, in consultation with the Cook Islands and at its request. Cook Islands - Geog ...

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• Cook Islands - Geography
• Cook Islands - Culture

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Sometimes criticized as redundant, the B-1B was given new life as the new threats of the 21st century emerged, and now fills an important niche in the Air Force inventory. It is worth noting that the project finished on budget, and has higher survivability and speed when compared to the older B-52, which it was intended to replace. With the arrival of limited numbers of B-2s in the 1990s and the continuing use of B-52s, its value has been questioned. However, the capability of a high-speed strike with a large bomb payload for time-sensitive operations is useful, and no ...

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B-1 Lancer, B-1 Lancer - Development, B-1 Lancer - Technology, B-1 Lancer - Operational History, B-1 Lancer - Crashes and malfunctions, B-1 Lancer - Specifications B-1B Lancer, B-1 Lancer - General characteristics, B-1 Lancer - Performance, B-1 Lancer - Armament, B-1 Lancer - Units, B-1 Lancer - Trivia, B-1 Lancer - Related content, B-1 Lancer - Designation sequence, B-1 Lancer - Related development, B-1 Lancer - Similar aircraft, B-1 Lancer - Related lists, B-1 Lancer - External links

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