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    On the day of December 26 of 2004 there was an earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia that caused massive Waves raging havoc and killing of an estimated 230,000 people the earthquake magnitude was a 9.3 this magnitude was as close as the earthquake chili incident in 1960 except this event had happened at sea instead of happening on land if this incident had occurred on land the devastation would have been on a larger scale The earthquake struck beneath the Indian Ocean 160 miles west of

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    Matthew Hines Mrs. Knoerr ENG 103B 2 March 2016 Why We Need Early Warning Systems for Tornadoes Imagine sleeping soundly at night when a sudden roar abruptly startles one from a deep sleep. In a drowsy state, one hears gust of wind, tree branches snapping, and a strange sucking sound from the adjacent bathroom. In a split second, a piercing siren begins echoing against the wind, warning all in the town that a tornado has touched down. However, it’s too late. Houses crumble into debris under

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    The vehicle handles dirt roads as easily as snow. This vehicle feels more like a car, and drivers find the added ground clearance allows them to explore new places with ease. The all-wheel drive and stability control system, which is well calibrated, ensure this is the case. The brakes are smooth and never feel oversensitive or touchy. Furthermore, the steering is power assisted, allowing for great feedback at all times. Our Subaru Crosstrek dealers are happy to share

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    1. INTRODUCTION In introduction this assignment will contain two individual system failure reports; firstly the report for the India Building Collapse will be dissected thus identifying certain information regarding the failure of this particular system. The second system failure report is of the French Rail Crash and correspondingly to the first incident information regarding the system failure will also be identified. 2. INDIA BUILDING COLLAPSE: 27TH SEPTEMBER 2013 – LOCATION: MUMBAI, INDIA 2

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    The Miranda Warning is a law put in place to protect the innocent, and the guilty. This law also protects law enforcement agents. Without this law, police officers could do, and say whatever they wanted to any suspect. When a cop reads a suspect their Miranda Rights he says, “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the

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    reliable cars in its class. Toyota is a brand known for reliability. It has a maximum score of 5 when it comes to crash testing. The new Toyota Avalon comes with numerous safety and driver assistance features, including forward collision warning, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and high-beam assist. Available safety features include rear cross traffic alert, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and blind spot monitoring. Only a few cars can compete with the Avalon when it comes to safety

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    The following case study presents issues related to the legal rights afforded the accused and the reasons those rights are provided to all individuals under our system of criminal justice. John Doe is an individual that left his country in an effort to make a better life for himself. However, he does not have legal status in America and was recently arrested for shoplifting, which was valued over $1,000. At the time of his arrest, John voluntarily began to make incriminating statements to the arresting

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    Assessment method - Written Questions Knowledge criteria Unit Ref QCF641 Title Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace Assessor name: Assessor Signature: Date: Feedback: Criteria 1.4: State why and when health and safety control equipment, identified by the principles of protection, should be used relating to types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work situation, occupational use and the general work environment, in relation to: – Collective protective

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    standard interior features in the Encore include a six-speaker audio system, satellite radio, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, OnStar Telematics with 4G LTE Wi-Fi and Buick’s IntelliLink infotainment system, featuring a seven-inch color display. You can also upgrade to a host of available features, which include remote start, a seven-speaker Bose audio system, a sunroof, navigation and dual-zone automatic climate control. The infotainment system is intuitive and user-friendly. Controls are conveniently placed

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    The Miranda Warning is highly important. If the police fail to read the suspect his or her Miranda Rights the prosecutor can't use for most purposes anything the suspect says as evidence against the suspect at trial. The Miranda Warning requires that officers let you know of certain facts after your arrest, before questioning you. A rule was made that when police have you in custody, they have to remind you of your Constitutional rights before questioning you or they can't use the things you say

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