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71International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea — The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972 (COLREGS) are published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and set out, inter alia, the rules of the road or navigation rules to be followed by ships and other… …
72cheek by jowl — adverb in close proximity (Freq. 1) the houses were jumbled together cheek by jowl * * * phrasal : with cheeks close together : in close proximity or intimate relationship people who live cheek by jowl and breathe the same air Virginia Woolf * *… …
73Space Preservation Act — The Space Preservation Act was a series of four bills introduced to the United States House of Representatives designed to preserve the cooperative, peaceful uses of space for the benefit of all humankind. Space Preservation Act of 2005.… …
742suit — The 2suit (alternately 2 Suit or 2S) is a garment designed to facilitate effortless intimacy in the weightless environments such as outer space, or on planets with low gravity. History The 2Suit was invented by American novelist, actress and poet …
75Rio de Janeiro — /ree oh day zheuh nair oh, near oh, jeuh , dee, deuh/; Port. /rddee oo di zhi nay rddoo/ a seaport in SE Brazil: former capital. 5,184,292. Also called Rio. * * * City (pop., 2002 est.: city, 5,937,300; metro. area, 11,121,300) and port,… …
76College rivalry — Pairs of schools, colleges and universities, especially when they are close to each other either geographically or in their areas of specialization, often establish a college rivalry with each other over the years. This rivalry can extend to both …
77Media of Côte d'Ivoire — Media in Côte d Ivoire is controlled by the government. Audiovisual communications are regulated by the Conseil national de la communication audiovisuelle (CNCA), an administrative arm of the national government. Contents 1 Telecommunications 2… …
78Whale watching — off the coast of Bar Harbor, Maine Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and other cetaceans in their natural habitat. Whales are watched most commonly for recreation (cf. bird watching) but the activity can also serve scientific or… …
79Stargate (device) — For episodes of the television series, see List of Stargate SG 1 episodes, List of Stargate Atlantis episodes, and List of Stargate Universe episodes. A Stargate from Stargate SG 1. A Stargate is a portal device within the Stargate fictional… …
80electricity — /i lek tris i tee, ee lek /, n. 1. See electric charge. 2. See electric current. 3. the science dealing with electric charges and currents. 4. a state or feeling of excitement, anticipation, tension, etc. [1640 50; ELECTRIC + ITY] * * *… …
