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    type of Chinese silver carp that was originally raised for food. Occasionally, carp with bright colors, such as yellow and orange, would appear along with the regular-colored silver chi. These fish were often spared and kept in “ponds of mercy” as ornamental fish; they were then used to produce more colorful fish through selective breeding. By around 1240 CE, goldfish were domesticated and were genetically distant from their chi ancestors. Did you know that there are approximately 250 varieties of

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    Setting Tangerine county is in florida. It is known for its tangerines and for lightning strikes. The Fisher family just moved in here to Lake Windsor from Houston Texas. “The scenery was not what Paul had expected at all, and I stared out the window, fascinated by it. We passed mile after mile of green fields overflowing with tomatoes and onions and watermelons. I suddenly had this crazy feeling like I wanted to bolt from the car and run through the fields until I couldn't run any more. I said to

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    Australia’s Latest Home Design Trends With the average cost of a new home in the upper $600,000 to $1,000,000 range, it is easy to understand why a large number of Australian homeowners are deciding to renovate their property rather than to relocate. Whether someone is looking to give the exterior appearance of the home a facelift or to totally renovate the interior functionality of the home, Kre8 Construction WA has the skills, professionals, and design personnel to bring those plans to life.

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    (Conrad 299). Murder no longer phases Marlow, he cares more about his shoes than the people being killed right in front of him and his morals. As part of the physical aspect of the environment, Conrad draws attention to, “These round knob were not ornamental but for thought… They would have been more impressive, those heads on the stakes, if their faces had not been turned to the house. Only one, the first I had made out, was facing my way. I was not so shocked as you may think” (Conrad 308). Conrad’s

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    White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is one of the largest spread mammals in the North region of America. White-tailed deer are grayish brown in the winter and red-brown in the summer (Curtis and Sullivan 2001). Compared to female deer (does), male deer (buck) have antlers and they weigh between 125-200 pounds. Female deer weigh less than male deer. (Curtis and Sullivan 2001). White-tailed deer are opportunistic animals that take advantage of unexploited areas. They are mostly found on the

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    cause no-harm to the environment or human health are generally not considered invasive. Many, however, argue that movement of plants across boundaries are natural process that have been going on for millennia and continue today for agricultural, ornamental or recreational purposes. Invasive alien plants have provided invaluable contribution to taxonomists and plant vegetation specialists as to the means by which plants colonize new habitats and how they interact with native plants and establish communities

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    that are working to restoring land to wild habitat, this option is not always possible. When building new parks, panels of experts put a lot of thought into what species would do well if introduced to the area. This includes animals, plants, birds, trees, insects, etc. They then introduce those species to the park when it is finished. Many companies are working towards putting green roofs on their company buildings. This would

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    Security Lighting | Electricians DFW Security lighting improves your home protection against burglary, home invasions and vandalism by making your home or business less inviting to criminals. It is typically brighter than the average outdoor lighting. Proper lighting design strategically places it for the greatest effect at vulnerable locations such as entrances and other potential sources of entry. Furthermore, locating security lighting in areas where surveillance video is monitored and recorded

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    During my high school years, I recall working in the fields during vacation breaks with my mother harvesting tomatoes, picking up cherries, and pruning grape vines. Fascinating as it sounds, I was always intrigued to understand why fruits and vegetables spoil or often cause food poising in humans. Although, when I questioned my mother why these fruits spoil, she responded it was due to “little bugs,” which was not a sufficient response. Thereafter, I decided to pursue a career in the biological

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    his thesis research. Near the end of the hall, you come across a darkened room with rows and rows of shelves brimming with historical texts. You step into the room. You open the second matryoshka. The weathered shelves stretch to the ceiling like trees grasping the sky; books spill out like foliage. The leather spines of centuries-old tomes have begun to unravel and fall away, leaves bidding adieu to their mother tree in late autumn. A musty smell—not unlike old money or days-old French bread—saturates

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