Conifer is a Latin word, a compound word of conus and ferre (to bear), meaning the one that bears (a) cone(s).The conifers, division Pinophyta, also known as division Coniferophyta or Coniferae, are one of 13 or 14 division level taxa within the Kingdom Plantae. Pinophytes are gymnosperms. They are cone-bearing seed with vascular tissue; all extant conifers are , the great majority being with just a few being . Typical examples of conifers include cedar, Douglas-fir, cypresses, , , kauri, , , hemlo..
Aloe , also Aloë, is a genus containing over 500 species of flowering succulent .The Plant List (2010). Version 1. Published on the Internet; http://www.theplantlist.org/ (accessed July 2013) The most widely known species is Aloe vera, or "true aloe", so called because, though probably extinct in the wild, it is cultivated as the standard source of so-called "aloe vera" for assorted pharmaceutical purposes. Other species, such as Aloe ferox, also are cultivated or harvested from the wild for similar ap..
Igneous rock (derived from the Latin word ignis meaning fire) is one of the three main rock types, the others being sedimentary and metamorphic rock. Igneous rock is formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. Igneous rock may form with or without crystallization, either below the surface as intrusive (plutonic) rocks or on the surface as extrusive (volcanic) rocks. This magma can be derived from partial melts of pre-existing rocks in either a planet's mantle or crust. Typically, the me..
A kebaya is a traditional blouse-dress combination that originated from the court of the Javanese Majapahit Kingdom, and is traditionally worn by women in Indonesia, Straits Chinese, Singapore, Brunei, Burma, southern Thailand, Cambodia and the southern part of the Mindanao. It is sometimes made from sheer material such as silk, thin cotton or semi-transparent nylon or polyester, adorned with brocade or floral pattern embroidery. A kebaya is usually worn with a sarong, or a batik kain panjang, or other tr..
Google is an American multinational technology company specializing in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search, cloud computing, and software.See: List of Google products. Most of its profits are derived from AdWords, an online advertising service that places advertising near the list of search results.
The CueCat, styled :CueCat with a leading colon, is a cat-shaped handheld barcode reader that was released in 2000 by the now-defunct Digital Convergence Corporation. The CueCat enabled a user to open a link to an Internet URL by scanning a barcode — called a "cue" by Digital Convergence — appearing in an article or catalog or on some other printed matter. In this way, a user could be directed to a web page containing related information without having to enter a URL. The company asserted that the abi..
Cattle (colloquially cows) are the most common type of large domesticated ungulates. They are a prominent modern member of the subfamily Bovinae, are the most widespread species of the genus Bos, and are most commonly classified collectively as Bos primigenius. Cattle are raised as livestock for meat (beef and veal), as dairy animals for milk and other , and as draft animals ( or bullocks) (pulling , and the like). Other products include leather and dung for manure or fuel. In some regions, such as p..
In computer programming, a parameter is a special kind of variable, used in a subroutine to refer to one of the pieces of data provided as input to the subroutine. These pieces of data are called arguments. An ordered list of parameters is usually included in the definition of a subroutine, so that, each time the subroutine is called, its arguments for that call can be assigned to the corresponding parameters.
Frost is the coating or deposit of ice that may form in humid air in cold conditions, usually overnight. In temperate climates it most commonly appears as fragile white crystals or frozen dew drops near the ground, but in cold climates it occurs in a greater variety of forms. ξ1 Frost is composed of delicate branched patterns of ice crystals formed as the result of fractal process development.
A top is clothing that covers at least the chest, but which usually covers most of the upper human body between the neck and the .Encarta encarta The bottom of tops can be as short as mid-torso, or as long as mid-thigh. Men's tops are generally paired with pants, and women's with pants or skirts. Common types of tops are , and shirts.
Made with runners in mind the Nike Free FlyKnit is just the shoe you need to take training to the next level. The shoes features a classic Nike Free style rubber sole with known flexibility, second skin fit with FlyKnit construction, seamless textile uppe..
With a flirty off the shoulder design the women's 'Cold Shoulder' midi dress from LOVE is the perfect transition piece. Form flattering with a tight bodycon fit the pencil dress nips in at the waist and falls demurely to the knee. 100% Polyester
With a flirty off the shoulder design the women's 'Cold Shoulder' midi dress from LOVE is the perfect transition piece. Form flattering with a tight bodycon fit the pencil dress nips in at the waist and falls demurely to the knee. 100% Polyester
Embrace the Revolution.Gudrun is the charismatic leader of a group of international terrorists based in Berlin. She engages a band of impressionable young men in the fight against war, oppression, capitalism (though Corn Flakes have managed to escape the ..
Philip Winter a journalist with writer's block becomes the guardian of eight year-old Alice (Yella Rottlander) when her mother leaves the girl with him briefly at an American airport only never to return. Back in Germany an unlikely friendship develop..
CLOSEOUTS . In the great battle of outdoor-ready apparel, Craghoppersand#39; NosiLife Check shirt emerges victorious. Not only lightweight and moisture-wicking, the fabric is treated with Insect Shieldand#174; to repel pesky, biting bugs and has UPF 40 su..
Scotch & Soda garment light blue polo shirt with a small embroidered Scotch and Soda sewing machine on the chest and three button placket. Crafted from soft pique cotton, the regular fit polo shirt is finished with a ribbed collar and cuffs. - A.D. Co..
"Turn right in 500 ft.") Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands) Display Features: Manual dual-orientation, WQVGA color TFT with white backlight GPS System Features..
An Englishman’s home may well be his castle, but it would be a very different castle indeed if Germany had won WWII. Set in an alternate 1970s on an Earth where Germany won the Second World War and is now occupying England, Peter Ingram (Kenneth Mor..
Cycling speed sensor for select Garmin wrist-mounted personal trainers and cycling computers
Self-calibrating, wireless design measures both cycle speed and cadence in pedaling strokes per minute
Provides up-to-the-minute feedback or captures results for..
Cycling speed sensor for select Garmin wrist-mounted personal trainers and cycling computers
Self-calibrating, wireless design measures both cycle speed and cadence in pedaling strokes per minute
Provides up-to-the-minute feedback or captures results for..
Cycling speed sensor for select Garmin wrist-mounted personal trainers and cycling computers
Self-calibrating, wireless design measures both cycle speed and cadence in pedaling strokes per minute
Provides up-to-the-minute feedback or captures results for..
Cycling speed sensor for select Garmin wrist-mounted personal trainers and cycling computers
Self-calibrating, wireless design measures both cycle speed and cadence in pedaling strokes per minute
Provides up-to-the-minute feedback or captures results for..
Cycling speed sensor for select Garmin wrist-mounted personal trainers and cycling computers
Self-calibrating, wireless design measures both cycle speed and cadence in pedaling strokes per minute
Provides up-to-the-minute feedback or captures results for..
Cycling speed sensor for select Garmin wrist-mounted personal trainers and cycling computers
Self-calibrating, wireless design measures both cycle speed and cadence in pedaling strokes per minute
Provides up-to-the-minute feedback or captures results for..
The Junkers Ju 87 or Stuka (from Sturz kampfflugzeug, "dive bomber") was a two-man (pilot and rear gunner) German dive bomber and ground-attack aircraft. Designed by Hermann Pohlmann, the Stuka first flew in 1935 and made its combat debut in 1936 as p