Biomimetics From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Velcro tape mimics biological examples of multiply hooked structures such as burs. Biomimetics or biomimicry is the imitation of the models‚ systems‚ and elements of nature for the purpose of solving complex human problems.[1] The terms biomimetics and biomimicry come from the Greek words bios‚ meaning life‚ andmimesis‚ meaning to imitate. A closely related field is bionics.[2] Living organisms have evolved well-adapted structures and materials
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computers like my first one in 1999‚ Toshiba Satellite with a 3GB hard drive and if I remember correctly 128MB of RAM‚ to 14 years later and I can have 8TB of hard drives with 64GB RAM in a single unit. Going back to my dream computer I would have a ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB Graphics card. To compliment my graphics card I would go with a Philips 50” LED 1080p 240Hz TV for a monitor. The computer comes pre-installed with OS X Mountain Lion‚ which I am not as fond of as OS X Snow Leopard. I have just realized
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Zea mays (corn) Oryza sativa (rice) 4. Nut Anacardium occidentale (kasuy) 5. Samara/key Pterocarpus vidalianus Different Types of Compound Fruit Types of Fruit Example Aggregate Anona Reticulata (atis) Multiple Ananas comosus (pineapple) Edible portion of some fruits and seeds and their floral origin Plant Specimen Edible Portion Floral Origin Psidium guajava (guava) Receptacle and Pericarp (fruit wall) Ovary wall Zea mays (corn)
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Scout Activity Program Contents: 1) Powerpoint Presentation 2) Note To Educators (pdf) 3) Sample Agenda (pdf) 4) No No Mosquito Activity Book (pdf & word) 5) Crossword 1 (pdf) 6) Crossword 2 (pdf) 7) Scramble (pdf) 8) Wordfind (pdf) 9) Patch Ordering Information (pdf) plus artwork (2 jpgs) 10) Vocabulary 1‚ 2‚ 3 and 4 (pdfs) 11) Home Inspection Chart (pdf) 12) Origami Mosquito (pdf) note: This is a somewhat difficult activity which should
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Bingley’s companion chose the option to sport an expression that can only be described as being arrogantly aloof. Mama had initially been impressed by his handsome countenance‚ the ten thousand a year and half of Derbyshire. However‚ then came the repellent – the combination of the arrogant refusal to dance and the unsmiling mask. My dear mother’s conclusion turned to
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Indian FMCG Sector Trends - 2008 In this post i have covered multiple trends happening in the Indian FMCG sector. 1. Focus on Health Companies are widening their health food portfolio to cash in on the rich‚ urban‚ health conscious Indian. In recent we have seen flurry of products in this segment. Have a look of some of them: 1.1) Sugar free Chywanprash 1.2) Organic spices/ pulses 1.3) Multi grain pastas/ Biscuits 1.4) Processed foods particularly juices 1.5) Probiotic Ice Creams 1.6)
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Shader model 2.0. ATI X800‚ NVidia 6600 or better DirectX: 9.0c Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card ____________________________________________ The Recommended Requirements For Left 4 Dead 2: Operating System: Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows Vista64 / Windows XP Processor: Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz Memory: 1 GB for XP / 2GB for Vista Hard Drive: 7.5 GB Free Video Card (graphics): DirectX 9 compatible video card with Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600‚ ATI X1600 or better
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) are one of the arising pollutants in the environment particularly in the bodies of water. Pharmaceutical waste‚ according to the Health Care Management Manual of the Department of Health (DOH)‚ refers to the expired‚ spilt and contaminated pharmaceutical products‚ drugs‚ vaccines and sera that are no longer required and need to be disposed appropriately while personal care products refer to the hygienic
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PRETREATMENT OPERATIONS Classification: * Mechanical pre-treatment * Chemical pre-treatment Chemical Pretreatment: Operations To Remove Impurities: * Cleaning Operations: 1. Desizing: * To remove applied impurity i.e.; sizing material. * Hydrolysis of sizing material (starch) using enzymes. * Starch (hydrophobic) is converted into glucose and fructose (hydrophilic). * Assessment by Tegewa or violet scale. 2. Scouring:
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Dengue fever‚ also known as breakbone fever‚ is a mosquito-borne infection that causes a severe flu-like illness. There are four different viruses that can cause denguefever‚ all of which spread by a certain type of mosquito. Dengue can vary from mild to severe; the more severe forms include dengue shock syndrome and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF). Patients who develop the more serious forms of dengue fever usually need to be hospitalized. There are currently no vaccines for Dengue fever. The
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