Why is lb the symbol for pound? By Anne Marie Helmenstine Ph.D. ThoughtCo Have you ever wondered why we use the symbol “lb” for the “pounds” unit? The word “pound” is short for “pound weight,” which was libra pondo in Latin. The librapart of the phrase meant both weight or balance scales. The Latin usage was shortened to libra, which naturally was […]
Canada presented an action plan that addresses some of China's concerns about the meat-export system and is waiting for a response
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“Every potential political bond will be considered based on its prospects for widening our bloc and defeating Netanahu,” Peretz said on Monday.
Lynchburg, Va. - Lynchburg Hillcats third baseman Nolan Jones has been promoted to Double-A Akron, the Cleveland Indians announced on Monday. Jones, 2... - CarL Lynchburg Hillcats
Today the Texas Rangers announced the following transactions affecting the Down East Wood Ducks+ RHP Noah Bremer reinstated from 7-day IL. He will... - CarL Down East Wood Ducks
You should have at least six months' savings set aside in case of an emergency. And it turns out the city in which you live could determine whether or not you're able to reach that goal.
Brooks RCMP said they’ve temporarily suspended the search for 25-year-old Calgary man Joseph Given, who has been missing since July 5. Given’s vehicle was discovered on its wheels, fully submerged in water in a ravine he collided with after driving many kilometres through a field about 20 kilometres west of Brooks. Brooks RCMP Cpl. Richelle […]
Golden State is making moves.
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly trading Damian Jones to the Atlanta Hawks for Omari Spellman. The news was first reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.
Golden State is sending Damian Jones and a second-round pick to the Hawks for Spellman, league sources said. https://t.co/zESgVz2YKq
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 8, 2019Spellman, a 6’9” power forward, was the 30th overall pick in last year’s draft. As a rookie with the Hawks... Читать дальше...
LBJ breaking out the heat at the Vegas Summer League.
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Another attack tunnel was discovered under the Israel-Gaza Strip border on Monday. According to Israeli news site Mako, civilian construction...
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U.S. foreign policy has become concentrated in the hands of the president, with considerably less input from the State Department, the National Security Council, and the intelligence agencies. (Photo: Shutterstock)
BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) - For those undergoing physically taxing cancer treatments, the side effects don't end with nausea and other physical reactions.
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Arkansas cross country and track & field head coach Chris Bucknam has announced the signing of 23 future Razorbacks who will join the program ahead of the 2020 track & field season.
A double fail at the traffic lights...
A new law requires state officials to turn over appropriately redacted tax documents if they're requested for a "specified and legitimate legislative purpose."
UnitedMasters looks to further its goal of easing the stresses of the modern music industry on young, independent artists.
Steve Rhodes' term as Bangladesh's head coach has come to a premature end following the team's eighth-place finish at the World Cup.
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Just like her fellow Hong Kong protesters, pop star Denise Ho is standing up to China. Just like them, she seems to have gotten under Beijing’s...
Known for hardline views on immigration, his first name was misspelled in paperwork submitted to the Federal Election Commission.
Independent journalist Tommy Robinson is planning to seek asylum in the United States after being found guilty of contempt of court for a second time over livestreaming outside a 2018 Pakistani grooming gang trial in Leeds. Robinson is facing up to two years in prison for his reporting and is planning to seek asylum from […]
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We were treated to a media lunch today at Toledo Tapas, Steak & Seafood at the Gran Destino Tower that will open to all guests on July 9, 2019!
It’s been nearly 50 years since NASA put man on the Moon but many of the technologies invented for the groundbreaking Apollo space program are still used in our lives on Earth today. From the tiny cameras in our cellphones to the heat-proof uniforms used by firefighters to protect them from the dangers of the...
Jones said Falcons owner Arthur Blank promised him a new deal soon and that Blank's word is "golden."