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VANCOUVER, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - PhotoSat is pleased to announce that it has completed satellite topography mapping of WesternZagros's Garmian Block in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, using stereo satellite photos from the high-resolution Pleiades 1A and 1B imaging satellites. Pleiades 1A and 1B are the world's newest 50cm resolution satellites. The satellite topography mapping consists of an elevation point every meter and contours with 1 meter elevation intervals. Based on...
GirlWorld, that is the name of the new social network created by Jordan Craft. A 13 year old genius out of Scottsdale, AZ. At 13 years old Jordan decided to jump into the world of mobile development and work to create a social network that would be useful to her and her friends. Scottsdale,AZ (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 GirlWorld, that is the name of the new social network (http://www.girlworldinc.com ) that was created by Jordan Craft. A 13 year old genius out of Scottsdale, AZ. At 13 years...
Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online The Hanging Gardens of Babylon have long been regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, although not without controversy. It seems that the Gardens have also been regarded as purely legendary, with no evidence that this ancient site ever existed in Babylon. For centuries, historians, archaeologists and others have imagined what the Hanging Gardens may have looked like and several artists, most notably Dutch artist...
RAMALLAH, Palestine, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of Palestine (BOP) held its 47th ordinary annual General Assembly Meeting (AGM) on Friday, April 26, 2013 at the bank's headquarters in Ramallah and in Gaza via video conference. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130430/612840 ) The General Assembly approved the board of directors' report, the financial statements for the year 2012, the external auditor's report, and the board of directors'...
Iridium Solutions Provides Technology Support To Businesses from Oil & Gas to Banking and Hospitality ERBIL, Iraq, April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For multinationals investing in Iraq, building a solid information technology (IT) infrastructure is a major challenge. Oil and gas producers require robust satellite connections from the remote locations, while banks, hotels and service businesses need a full array of digital, mobile and social media services. "Iraq remains a difficult,...
2013 Enheduanna Award for Excellence in Women-Centered Literature celebrates the life and work of the first writer of record, Sumerian High Priestess Enheduanna. Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) April 15, 2013 Sofia University’s (formerly Institute of Transpersonal Psychology) Center for the Sacred Feminine and Women’s Spirituality MA Program hosted their annual celebration honoring Enheduanna’s birthday. Enheduanna, Sumerian High Priestess to the goddess Inanna, is the first writer of record,...
Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online A team of British archaeologists from the University of Manchester has discovered what they believe to be a large building complex underground in an area of Iraq near Tell Khaiber. Using a satellite, the team spotted the 87-yard-long building before confirming its presence by way of geographical survey and trial excavations. They now believe this 4,000-year-old building could have had a critical function in Ur, one of the world’s...
The Phoenician alphabet now brings a new dimension of interest to this year’s National Library Week. See details on the Santorini website. Los Angeles (PRWEB) March 28, 2013 The Phoenician alphabet now brings a new dimension of interest to this year’s National Library Week. See details on the Santorini website. All the books we read owe their origin to the Phoenician alphabet, and that intriguing fact now adds a new element to this year’s celebration of National Library Week across...
PRESCOTT, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- J.B. Jordan is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional of the Year in the field of Real Estate as a result of his role as Owner of M-2 Properties LLC. With over thirty years of experience, Mr. Jordan began his real estate career after he purchased a piece of property and sold it quickly. He found that he enjoyed the process, and made a profit, so he decided to continue on the path of Real Estate. Currently, Mr....
BASRA, Iraq, Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- BIOGH Ltd., the company behind the development of the new Basra Oil & Gas International Free Zone, today outlined on its website www.biogh.com, a list of the distinct advantages and benefits for its new oil and gas tenants. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130226/CG65861) BIOGH Ltd. has worked to successfully maximize the financial incentives and competitive advantages it can offer its new tenants and residents, by...
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Symbol: XAELS Group: Lichen Family: Teloschistaceae Growth Habit: Lichenous Native Status: NA N Synonyms: CASP26 Caloplaca splendens (Darbish.) Zahlbr. Classification: Kingdom Fungi – Fungi Division Ascomycota – Sac fungi Class Ascomycetes Order Teloschistales Family Teloschistaceae Genus Xanthoria (Fr.) Th. Fr. – orange wall lichen Species Xanthoria...
Symbol: XACAF Group: Lichen Family: Teloschistaceae Growth Habit: Lichenous Native Status: NA N Classification: Kingdom Fungi – Fungi Division Ascomycota – Sac fungi Class Ascomycetes Order Teloschistales Family Teloschistaceae Genus Xanthoria (Fr.) Th. Fr. – orange wall lichen Species Xanthoria candelaria (L.) Th. Fr. – orange wall lichen Variety ...
Symbol: XANTH9 Group: Lichen Family: Teloschistaceae Classification: Kingdom Fungi – Fungi Division Ascomycota – Sac fungi Class Ascomycetes Order Teloschistales Family Teloschistaceae Genus Xanthoria (Fr.) Th. Fr. – orange wall lichen
Symbol: TROR Group: Dicot Family: Ulmaceae Duration: Perennial Growth Habit: Tree Native Status: HI I Distribution: County distributions for the following U.S. states are available at PLANTS:HI Classification: Kingdom Plantae – Plants Subkingdom Tracheobionta – Vascular plants Superdivision Spermatophyta – Seed plants Division Magnoliophyta – Flowering plants Class Magnoliopsida...
Symbol: TOCA8 Group: Moss Family: Pottiaceae Growth Habit: Nonvascular Native Status: NA N Classification: Kingdom Plantae – Plants Division Bryophyta – Mosses Subdivision Musci Class Bryopsida – True mosses Subclass Bryidae Order Pottiales Family Pottiaceae Genus Tortula Hedw. – tortula moss Species Tortula cainii H.A. Crum & L.E....
