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Donald Trump vs Hillary Clinton – Pros and Cons and Winner is…

Donald Trump pros:   not stereotypical RNC candidate   financially independent   make America great again   traditional, religious type cons:   businessman not politician   scandals   gender discrimination   unpredictability of behavior Hillary Clinton pros:   internationally known and accepted experienced politician   detailed platform and plan   gender – first female president...

Pro Wrestling in New England 2016

Professional wrestling is an athletic form of entertainment based on a portrayal of a combat sport. Taking the form of live events held by touring promotions, it portrays a unique style of combat based on a combination of adopted styles, which include classical wrestling, catch wrestling and various forms of martial arts, as well as an innovative style based on grappling, striking, and aerialism. credit:...

Los Angeles Zoo Facts

The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a 133-acre zoo founded in 1966 and located in Los Angeles, California. The city of Los Angeles owns the entire zoo. The Zoo is home to more than 1,100 mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles representing more than 250 different species of which 29 are endangered. In addition, the Zoo’s botanical collection comprises several planted gardens and over 800...

Megastructure – Troll A Gas Platform, Norway

The Troll A platform is a condeep offshore natural gas platform in the Troll gas field off the west coast of Norway. It is the tallest and heaviest structure that has ever been moved to another position. The Troll platform was towed over 200 kilometers from Vats, in the northern part of Rogaland, to the Troll field, 80 kilometers north-west of Bergen. The Troll A platform has an overall height of 472...

Tobacco Ready for Harvest in Central Java

Central Java is a province of Indonesia. This province is located in the middle of Java. Its administrative capital is Semarang. Terraced hillslopes are familiar features of the landscape. Thousands of people in Indonesia are working in hazardous conditions on tobacco farms. The work leaves lasting consequences on their health and development is associated with mood disorders and problems with memory,...