They are massive underwater structures formed by the limestone skeletons of tiny invertebrate animals. ... The term "coral" applies both to these animals and to their skeletons, particularly the skeletons of stone-like corals (Discover 1997). ... In effect, the corals build limestone, because their skeletons are made of Calcium Carbonate. The skeletons deposited by these corals and other organisms accumulate, along with sand and other debris, to form the backbone of the reef. ... The location of the Florida Keys makes them particularly vulnerable. ...

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1 MEDICINE IN THE ANCIENT WORLD In today's society medicine is created by a world of computers and cutting edge technology, but from the roots of medicine merged remedies and treatments that are still used today by many professionals. The medicine of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans set the foundations of what we know today as modern science. EGYPTIAN MEDICINE The ancient Egyptians have a long history of medical treatment that began in the prehistoric times, where most of the medical problems were cured with spiritual healings and remedies. The Egyptians "began trea...

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Located in the heart of India's key commercial cities and towns, the Taj Business Hotels provide every modern facility at particularly attractive room rates. ... Having introduced the concept of brand management and the Taj Group of Hotels it is important to clearly define the subjects of brand, branding and brand development as these elements form the very crux of brand management and the skeleton on which this paper is developed. ... Further it also states the key values of the organisation to all its stakeholder and gives direction towards the vision - a beacon in the distance towar...

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My Observations of German Transportation I noticed that in Germany most of the vehicles' look a lot different then those here in Canada. While a few were somewhat similar most were different. The front ends of most of the vehicles in Germany came down at very steep angles. Trucks were not com...

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Introduction Since ages Space have been a mysterious and interesting subject that we human beings only could stare at, until the development of the telescope all astronomical observations were made with the eye. By using measuring instruments, astronomers documented the positions of the planets against the background of stars. In 1609 Galileo Galilei turned his telescope to the sky and expanded the whereabouts of science; planetary astronomy became a new and different science, moreover, the concerns about the motions of planets, surfaces of other worlds could now be studied as well. The tele...

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