Cohesion-tension Theory Atmospheric pressure can support a column of water up to 10 meters high. But plants can move water much higher; the sequoia tree can pump water to its very top more than 100 meters above the ground. Until the end of the ninete

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American black bears American black bears appear in a variety of colors despite their name. In the eastern part of their range, most of these brown, red, or even yellow coats. To the north, the black bear is actually gray or white in color. Even in t

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英语短文:Folk Cultures A folk culture is a small isolated, cohesive, conservative, nearly self-sufficient group that is homogeneous in custom and race with a strong family or clan structure and highly developed rituals. Order is maintained thro

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Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind. 青春不是年华,而是心境; It is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips and supple knees. 青春不是桃面、丹唇、柔膝, It is a matter of the will, a quality of the imagination, v

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Whether sixty or sixteen, there is in every human being's heart the lure of wonders, the unfailing childlike appetite of what's next and the joy of the game of living. In the center of your heart and my heart there is a wireless station: so long as i

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The most common phobia people have is the Fear of public speaking. Some people dread public speaking even more than death. Most of us live with this fear throughout our lives. Being an underrated skill we fail to get proper guidance to overcome our s

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Most people feel nervous prior to giving a speech. This is human nature and indeed some degree of nerves is absolutely essential to remain alert and deliver the speech clearly. However nerves do become a problem if they are debilitating in any way. T

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Whether youre giving a toast, presenting a project, or delivering a doomsday warning, these tips will help you look like less of an amateur during your speech. Most of us dont like giving speeches. Unfortunately, sometimes theres no way to weasel out

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I have a paralyzing fear of public speaking, which is rarely an asset in stand-up comedy. Its a fear that kept me from trying something I always wanted to do. After nearly 12 years of ignoring my desire to try stand-comedy, six months ago I decided I

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Your dream guy just got down on one knee and popped the question. You are all set for your wedding bells to ring. But do you realize how much is your life going to change? Marriage is, indeed, a very big step and were certainly not against it. Marrie

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Your dream guy just got down on one knee and popped the question. You are all set for your wedding bells to ring. But do you realize how much is your life going to change? Marriage is, indeed, a very big step and were certainly not against it. Marrie

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Break-ups are never easy. Whether you were just dating or married, with or without kids, it hurts when a relationship ends. To spend time grieving is perfectly natural and healthy but there comes a time when your heart yearns to be healed. The follow

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Manolith, a mens lifestyle online magazine, recently ran the article 20 Reasons Youre Still Single. I was delighted to learn that there are apparently a significant number of men who want a relationship and need advice. The piece addresses a wide ran

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People born in the month of March have certain unique qualities which separate them from the rest of the mortals and here are some of the vital ones. 1. Generosity People born in March are blessed with the virtues of sympathy and generosity. Their bi

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After nearly twenty years of homeownership, Ive spent the past ten months renting an apartment. I like it. And I dont. There are pros and cons to renting a place, just as there are pros and cons to owning a home. For me, one of the biggest cons is th

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Everything successful needs to be built on a solid, confident base. Here are some essentials to creating your own profitable ezine. What is an ezine? An ezine is an email magazine. They are also known as an online publication or an electronic newslet

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When we meet a person, our first impression is based on their body language and their speech. When someone goes up on a stage, or gives a presentation at a business meeting, many pairs of eyes will be following and judging this person. If you are up

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The Board Meeting had come to an end. Bob starred to stand up and jostled the table, spilling his coffee over his notes. How embarrassing. I am getting so clumsy in my old age. Everyone had a good laugh, and soon we were all telling stories of our mo

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It hurts to love someone and not be loved in return. But what is more painful is to love someone and never find the courage to let that person know how you feel. 只有付出的爱是痛苦的,但比这更痛苦是爱一个人却没有勇气让那人

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I will persist until I succeed. 坚持不懈。直到成功。 In the Orient young bulls are tested for the fight arena in a certain manner. Each is brought to the ring and allowed to attack a picador who pricks them with a lance. The bravery of each

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