Barricade, from the French barrique (barrel), is any object or structure that creates a barrier or obstacle to control, block passage or force the flow of traffic in the desired direction. Adopted as a military term, a barricade denotes any improvised field fortification, most notably on the city streets during urban warfare.
A pinnacle (from Latinpinnaculum, a little feather, pinna, compare panache) is an architectural ornament originally forming the cap or crown of a buttress or small turret, but afterwards used on at the corners of and in many other situations. The pinnacle looks like a small spire. It was mainly used in Gothic architecture.
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.
Marine shrimp farming is an aquaculture business for the cultivation of marine shrimp or for human consumption. Although traditional shrimp farming has been carried out in Asia for centuries, large-scale commercial shrimp farming began in the 1970s, and production grew steeply, particularly to match the market demands of the United States, Japan and Western Europe. The total global production of farmed shrimp reached more than 1.6 million in 2003, representing a value of nearly 9 billion U.S. do..
Forensic science is any scientific field that is applied to the field of law. Forensic scientists are tasked with the collection, preservation, and analysis of scientific evidence during the course of an investigation. While some forensic scientists travel to the scene to collect the evidence themselves, others occupy a purely laboratory role, performing analysis on objects brought to them by other individuals. In addition to their laboratory role, forensic scientists testify as in both criminal and ci..
Frank Vincent ZappaUntil discovering his birth certificate as an adult, Zappa believed he had been christened "Francis", and he is credited as Francis on some of his early albums. His legal name was always "Frank", however, never "Francis". Cf. Zappa with Occhiogrosso, 1989, The Real Frank Zappa Book, p. 15. (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American musician, bandleader, songwriter, composer, recording engineer, record producer, and film director. In a career spanning more than 30 ..
Myxedema (British English: Myxoedema) is a term used synonymously with severe hypothyroidism. It is also to describe a dermatological change that can occur in hypothyroidism, and some forms of hyperthyroidism. This article discusses the dermatological changes.
It's time to "fang out" with your favorite ghoulfriends in this frightfully fabulous double feature straight from the latest scare-mester at Monster High! Everyone's ready for some monstrous fun in the sun during spring break in Escape from Skull Shores. B..
Women's embroidered beach shorts from French Connection with pure cotton construction and intricate cut out detailing. Crisp and white, the shorts are complete with cut out detail to the waistband and a micro scallop-trim hem. - K.N. 100% Cotton
Reconstituted natural full strength. Contains 100% juice. Goya Tropical Lemon Juice is ideal for marinating pork, beef and chicken. Two tablespoons equal the juice of one average size lemon. To season your meats start with one or two tablespoons of Goya Tr..
Women's 'Vintage' tank top from Superdry. Accentuated with delicate lace embroidery, the sleeveless top features a round neckline, fringed hem and metal Superdry badge. Outer: 100% Polyester. Trim: 100% Viscose. Model is 173cm/5'8 and wears a size S.
Softly structured the women's leather-look 'New Texture' tote bag from French Connection features a winged silhouette with twin top handles and buckle detailing. Complete with a spacious interior bright green lining and a removable zipped etui. - K.N. ..
The next day, the French attacked—the first shots of the Battle of Waterloo—sparking a brutal, day-long skirmish that left six thousand men either dead or wounded.William is a white rabbit living at Hougoumont today. Under the tutelage of his m..
The school year starts with a bang when the new site manager Rob Scotcher spends his first morning dealing with a break in.When he goes on to find a baby abandoned in the changing rooms it is up to Head Teacher Karen Fisher to find the motherand determine..
Today the linked cities of Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge are still surrounded by small towns with strong rural traditions. This photographic history of the region contains 130 black and white images from as early as 1880, recording the cultural landsc..
Thus you eavesdrop on a hubbub: all that mental life going on secretly all the time'' Evening Standard ''Authors include the masterly John Lanchester, the children of Kids Company, comic John O''Farrell and social geographer..
It also includes coverage of English Channel coast, the French coast along the Bay of Biscay to San Sebastian, French Mediterranean coast from Islas Medas, Spain to the Alassio. With BlueChart g2 card, you'll have access to detailed mapping capabilities wh..
It also includes coverage of English Channel coast, the French coast along the Bay of Biscay to San Sebastian, French Mediterranean coast from Islas Medas, Spain to the Alassio. With BlueChart g2 card, you'll have access to detailed mapping capabilities wh..
Engineered with a 1/3 inch CCD sensor (768 x 494 pixels), it offers high sensitivity in variable lighting conditions. The WV-CW364S has day/night functionality with a minimum lux level of 0.6 in color and 0.05 in b/w. With advanced technology, this camera ..
To Kalamata, Gr. including the Tyrrehenian, Ionian, and Adriatic Seas and the Italian coast in its entirety. It also includes Corsica and Sardinia, Sicily, and Malta, as well as detailed coverage of Lago Maggiore, Lago D' Iseo, and Lago di Garda in Norther..
To Sundsvall, Swe. including Malmo and Stockholm, Swe. lakes Vanern, Vattern, Hjalmaren, Malaren, Storsjon, Mjorn, Sommen, Nommen, Helgasjon, and Bolmen. It also includes the detailed coverage of the islands of Bornholm, Oland, Gotland, Aland and eastern p..
Marseille and Nice, Fr. Rome, and Naples, Italy. It also includes Isles of Mallorca and Menorca, Corsica and Sardinia, Sicily, and Malta, as well as Lago Maggiore, Lago D' Iseo, and Lago di Garda in Northern Italy. North African coverage from Tunis, Tun. t..
To Trelleborg, Swe. Drammen, Oslo, and Halden, Stromstad, Uddevalla, Goteborg, and Stenungsund. It also includes the detailed coverage of the Norwegian cities of Kristiansand, Skien, Drammen, Oslo, and Halden. It also includes coverage of the Eastern Danis..
Forensic science is any scientific field that is applied to the field of law. Forensic scientists are tasked with the collection, preservation, and analysis of scientific evidence during the course of an investigation. While some forensic scientists tra
Marine shrimp farming is an aquaculture business for the cultivation of marine shrimp or for human consumption. Although traditional shrimp farming has been carried out in Asia for centuries, large-scale commercial shrimp farming began in the 1970s, and p
Frank Vincent ZappaUntil discovering his birth certificate as an adult, Zappa believed he had been christened "Francis", and he is credited as Francis on some of his early albums. His legal name was always "Frank", however, never "Francis". Cf. Zappa with