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| Alcoholic beverages Renewal 2005.11.04
Irish crack / Cachaça / Kilju / A History of Vodka / Hpnotiq / Chinese wine / Torpedo Juice / Plymouth Gin / Gin / Alcopop / Apéritif / Awamori / Dry county / Chou!
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TerroirTerroir was originally a French language|French term in wine and coffee appreciation used to denote the special characteristics of geography that bestowed individuality upon the food product. It can be loosely translated as "a sense of place" which is embodied in certain qualities, and the sum of the effects that the local environment has had on the manufacture of the product.The contemporary meaning of the term now goes beyond mere geography, and primarily conveys the concept of quality in wine making. Terroir is distinct from the characteristics imparted by the plant variety, the vintage and production methods (vinification, etc.), and is the product of a range of local influences that are transmitted into the character of the good. Oenophiles use the concept of terroir to refer to wines that are distinctive and unique to their place of origin. However, the question of whether terroir is quantifiable, and the role that terroir plays in producing a "good" wine are matters o! f some controversy. Terroir is a term adopted from the French usage, an extended meaning of the word for "land". Terroir is often italicized in English writing to show that it is a French loanword, although many now regard it as a word naturalized into English. |
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| Konwledge of Wine Renewal 2005.11.03 |
Gravity_base_structureA gravity base structure (GBS) is a support structure held in place by gravity. A common application is for offshore oil drilling rigs. GBSs for offshore drilling rigs are often constructed in Norway|Norwegian fjords. A protected area with sufficient depth is preferred for construction. GBSs intended for offshore oil platforms are constructed of steel bar reinforced concrete, often with tanks or cells which can be used to control the buoyancy of the finished GBS. When completed, GBSs are towed to their intended location and sunk. The platform structure which a GBS supports is called the topsides. |
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| Construction Renewal 2005.11.02
Fill trestle / Ashlar / Glassphalt / Manufactured housing / Masonry / Brick nog / Stonemason / Construction engineering / Dumper / Rammed earth / Earthbag construction / Riprap / Harl / Hydraulic lime / Balloon frame / Drywall / Solar design / Abated / Clinker brick / Brickwork
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| Konwledge of Wine Renewal 2005.11.01
Angel's share / Cleanskin / Wine / Cork (material) / Cellar door / Corkscrew (tool) / Mulled wine / Negociant / Cercle des Amateurs de Vin / Bottle variation / First Growth / Wine cellar / Sommelier / Bottle / Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855 / Retsina / Moscatel / KWV / Oz Clarke / Amphora
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Settlement_(finance)Settlement (of securities) is the process whereby security (finance)|securities or interests in securities are delivered, usually against payment, to fulfill contractual obligations, such as those arising under securities trades. Settlement involves the delivery of securities to perform contractual delivery oligations. It usually also involves the corresponding payment of the purchase price. Usually settlement is preceded by trading, which involves entering into contracts of sale and purchase. Although settlement is becoming quicker, in many markets a number of business days still elapse between trading and settlement. A number of risks arise for the parties during the settlement interval, which are managed by the process of clearing (finance)|clearing, which follows trading and precedes settlement. Clearing involves modifying those contractual obligations so as to facilitate settlement, usually by netting and novation. |
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Syrup_(drink)Syrup (the drink) refers to a recreational drink popularized in the southern United States whose main ingredients usually consist of some type of prescription cough syrup which contains codeine, and either soda or fruit juice. Sprite (soft drink)|Sprite is a popular choice for the soda, as are cream soda and pink lemonade. Jolly Ranchers are also added on occasion to improve taste.Other names for syrup include lean, barre, purple stuff, and drank. The concoction gained popularity in the underground Houston, Texas rap music|rap scene and has since spread to Louisiana and now nationwide with the recent publicity Southern rap has received. The effects one feels upon drinking syrup is said to be similar to listening to a chopped & screwed song track, and was essentially the origination for this genre of music. |
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| Alcoholic beverages Renewal 2005.10.29
Absente / Amaretto / Palm wine / Alcopop / Soju / Kvass / Sparks (drink) / Pimm's / Ratafia / Syrup (drink) / A History of Vodka / WKD / Chartreuse (liqueur) / Tanqueray / Cement Mixer (shot) / Daiquiri / Kumis / Scotch whisky / Irish crack / Shochu
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Snowdrop''Galanthus x allenii'' ''Galanthus alpinus|G. alpinus'' ''Galanthus caucasicus|G. caucasicus'' ''Galanthus fosteri|G. fosteri'' ''Galanthus elwesii|G. elwesii'' ''Galanthus gracilis|G. gracilis'' ''Galanthus ikariae|G. ikariae'' ''Galanthus imperati|G. imperati'' ''Galanthus lagodechianus|G. lagodechianus'' ''Galanthus latifolius|G. latifolius'' ''Galanthus nivalis|G. nivalis'' ''Galanthus peshmenii|G. peshmenii'' ''Galanthus platyphyllus|G. platyphyllus'' ''Galanthus plicatus|G. plicatus'' ''Galanthus reginae-olgae|G. reginae-olgae'' ''Galanthus rizehensis|G. rizehensis'' ''Galanthus woronowii|G. woronowii'' The Common Snowdrop (''Galanthus nivalis'') is the best-known representative of a small genus of about 20 species in the family (biology)|family Amaryllidaceae that are among the first bulbs to bloom in spring.All species of ''Galanthus'' have bulbs, linear leaves, and erect flowering stalks, destitute of leaves but bearing at the top a solitary pendulous bell-shaped flower. ''Galanthus nivalis'' grows 15 cm tall, flowering in January or February in the northern temperate zone. The white flower has six petals, the outer three segments being larger and more convex than the inner series. The six anthers open by pores or short slits. The ovary is three-celled, ripening into a three-celled capsule. Snowdrops should not be confused with their relatives Snowflakes, ''Leucojum'' species; leucojums are much larger and flower in spring (or early summer, depending on the species), with all six petals in the flower the same size, though it should be noted that some "poculiform" (s! lipper-shaped) ''Galanthus'' can have inner segments similar in length to the outer ones. Propagation is by offsets removed when the plants are at rest, immediately after the leaves have withered; or by seeds sown either when ripe, or in spring. Professional growers and keen amateurs also use such methods as "twin-scaling" to increase the stock of choice varieties quickly.Double-flowered forms such as ''Galanthus nivalis'' f. ''pleniflorus'' 'Flore Pleno' may be less attractive to the eye of the purist. There are numerous cultivars (cultivated varieties), single and double, differing particularly in the size and markings of the flower, the period of flowering, and other characteristics of interest to keen (even fanatical) collectors known as "Galanthophile|galanthophiles". Other notable species: * Crimean snowdrop, ''Galanthus plicatus'', 30 cm tall, flowering January/March, white flowers, with broad leaves folded back at the edges * Giant snowdrop, ''Galanthus elwesii'', a native of the Levant, 23 cm tall, flowering January/February, with large flowers, the three inner segments of which often have a much larger and more conspicuous green blotch (or blotches) than the more common kinds. |
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| American actor Renewal 2005.10.28
Iris innominata / Liliaceae / Tiger lily / Cosmos (flower) / Dog violet / Erythronium 'Pagoda' / Californicae / Zinnia / Fritillaria affinis / Eranthis / Hyacinth (flower) / Matilija poppy / California Poppy / Daffodil / Spanish bluebell / Gerbera / Wallflower / Douglas Iris / Fauria / Crown imperial (flower)
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Civil_engineeringIn modern usage, civil engineering is a broad field of engineering that deals with the Urban planning|planning, construction, and maintenance of fixed structures, or public works, as they related to earth, water, or civilization and their processes. Most civil engineering today deals with roads, structures, water supply, sewer, flood control and traffic. In essence civil engineering is the profession which makes the world a more habitable place to live.Engineering has developed from observations of the ways natural and constructed systems react and from the development of empirical equations that provide bases for design. Civil engineering is the broadest of the engineering fields. In fact engineering was once divided into only two fields--military and civil. All the engineering specialties have derived from civil engineering. Civil engineering is still an umbrella field comprised of many related specialities. |
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| Construction Renewal 2005.10.27
Tool / Platform framing / Thatching / Concrete / Construction / Manufactured housing / Formwork / Wattle and daub / Solar design / Clunch / Asphalt / Ashlar / Catastrophic failure / Structural failure / Ready-mix concrete / Fill trestle / Tie rod / Hard hat / Construction Specifications Institute / Falsework
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Signature_loanA signature loan is a loan that is not backed by collateral; i.e., the sole criterion for the decision to grant the loan and establish the terms thereof is an assessment of the customer's credit rating. Also known as an "unsecured loan". |
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DeductibleIn an insurance policy, the deductible or excess is the portion of any claim that is not covered by the insurance provider. It is normally quoted as a fixed amount and is a part of most policies covering losses to the policy holder. The deductible must be "met", that is, paid by the insured, before the benefits of the policy can apply.In a typical automobile insurance policy, a deductible will apply to claims arising from damage to or loss of the policy holder's own vehicle, whether this damage/loss is caused by car accident|accidents for which the holder is responsible, vandalism or theft. Third-party liability coverage generally has no deductible, since the third party will likely attempt to recover any loss, however small, for which the policy holder is liable.Most health insurance policies and some travel insurance policies have deductibles as well. Typically, a general rule is: the higher the deductible, the lower the premium, and vice versa. |
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Hectorfhags''Hectorfhags'' is a brand of Champagne (beverage)|champagne sold in Abertillery, Wales. |
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Socially_responsible_investingSocially responsible investing, often abbreviated to SRI, is an umbrella term for a philosophy of investing by both finance|financial and social criteria. SRI investors seek to align their personal value system|values and financial goals by choosing to invest in Corporation|companies and organizations displaying values comparable to their own.Modern socially responsible investing has evolved into two groups largely differentiated by politics|political orientation. Conservative SRI investors tend to follow criteria mirroring values of particular religious denominations. Liberal SRI investors follow criteria supporting a variety of values, ranging from environmental protection to workers' rights. There is no one standard of criteria across socially responsible investing, but most SRI mutual funds, whether conservative or liberal, employ screens that exclude companies that manufacture tobacco or Alcoholic beverage|alcohol products. |
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Biomedical_researchBiomedical research involves thorough investigation of any matter related to the domain of living or biological systems. Usually ''biomedical'' denotes a greater stress on problems related to human health and diseases. Where some technology development is used, Biomedical engineering term is often used. Bioengineering has got two wings: Biomedical Engineering (dealing more with the Biophysics), and Biotechnology (dealing more with the Biochemistry). |
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Gordon_modelThe Gordon Model, also called the Gordon Growth Model or the Dividend Discount Model, is a method for valuing a stock. It is named after Myron Gordon, who is currently a professor at the University of Toronto.It assumes that the company issues a dividend that has a current value of ''D'' that grows at rate ''g''. It also assumes that the risk-free interest rate remains constant at ''r''. It involves summing the infinite series .The current price of the above security should be.The model requires that ''g''>''r'' or else the value of the stock is negative. It also requires that the current level of the dividend be a positive number. Because of this, it cannot be used to calculate the value of stocks that do not pay dividends, such as many growth stocks |
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