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    Thanksgiving The Grinches

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    When continued back to carrying coal, rumors spread that the scrooge had visited and met the grinches to tell them about the news that the children will never be able to receive presents ever again, laughing along with the grinches on a good job that they had done. Elves who received…

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    Border Wall Case Study

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    President Donald Trump has proposed to build a new border wall along the U.S. and Mexico border. The proposal has three phases of construction, including fences and walls to cover about 1,250 miles by the end of 2020. About 650 miles of the border has already been fortified. This plan would extend the wall along the rest of the border. The wall is expected to be around 35-55ft high. It is projected to cost around 25 billion dollars. A project of this type, magnitude, and cost requires, at…

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    One way to measure a civilization’s technological capability is to assess its ability to collect, store, and utilize energy. Since the first industrial revolution, a process spurred forward by the ability to harness coal as an energy resource, humanity has undergone massive technological advances that have transformed nearly every aspect of human life. The continued advancement of human society is reliant upon the ability to harness more and more energy, but at some point our energy demand will…

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    Neon Essay

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    I choose Neon because of the many things that it can be used for such as cryogenics, lasers and neon signs. Also because neon is so rare compared to other elements Neon was discovered or isolated in 1898 by two chemist named Ramsay and Travers along with krypton and xenon Neon got its name from the Greek word neos which means new Neon is important for lighting,signs,lasers and refrigeration Neon is the fifth most abundant element in the universe but is very rare on Earth(about 0.0018%) of…

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    There are many opinions on nuclear power. Opponents say that nuclear power reactors release radiation in the air, causing a lot of danger, but supporters say it produces less pollution. I think Nuclear power shouldn't be passed in the United States because it takes a long time, nuclear accidents , and it attracts terrorist. Nuclear power uses fission to make electricity.fission is the splitting of a heavy nucleus into two lighter nuclei. Fission generates heat to produce steam, then it’s…

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    Nuclear Power In America

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    It can be produced very rapidly and generate a lot of revenue. Moreover, this energy can be reserved much easier than gasoline or coal. For example, some sources say that for nuclear power to produce energy it has to have a steam shaft which cost millions of dollars. However nuclear power is just uranium ores firing up steam and there is no burning. To put differently, since there…

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    Cost For Chimney Cleaning

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    Cost for Chimney Cleaning Whether you do the job yourself or hire a professional, whatever the cost for chimney cleaning is, it’s a heck of a lot cheaper than the expense to replace your house due to a chimney fire because it isn’t clean. In the end, this is a situation where it’s best to err on the side of safety and spend the money to clean the chimney on a regular basis. According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment used inside the home is the primary cause of…

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    Pros And Cons Of TMI

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    cons. In my opinion, keeping TMI would be a good idea because of the amount of energy it can produce. If they closed TMI then a lot of people would lose their jobs. TMI produces emission free energy unlike coal or other fuels. If TMI closes, then Pennsylvania's main source of energy would be coal or propane which is very bad for the air. Nuclear power has many positives to using them over any other type of power. An example of this is a reliable energy source because it can operate 24/7 for…

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    Why You Should Consider PVC Fencing You may be looking for a simple fence that will make your yard feel more usable to you. This often means a privacy fence, since it can help contain pets and young children when playing in your yard. While wood is a traditional choice, it should be avoided since it is not very durable or easy to maintain. Instead, consider PVC fencing, which can be a more ideal material for your home. It Is Waterproof The biggest problem with a wood fence is that it is not…

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    the release of harmful chemical toxins and emittance of Green House Gasses. Sources may include personal vehicles, industrial waste, improper waste disposal, livestock, etc.. Utah’s excessive consumption of fossil fuel powered energy, i.e., cars and coal powered electricity, leads to the release of high amounts of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere and fine PM 2.5 particles being released and trapped…

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