United States

The United States of America, commonly known as the United States or America, is a country located in North America. It is the third-largest country in the world by land area, and it has a population of more than 328 million people. The United States is a federal constitutional republic, with its capital in Washington, D.C. The country is made up of 50 states, each with its own government, as well as several territories. The United States is a major economic and political power, and it has a diverse and technologically advanced economy. It is also a leading global military and cultural force.

Lewisville, Oregon

Lewisville is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Oregon, United States, named for 1845 pioneer David R. Lewis. Country United States State Oregon County Polk Elevation 272 ft (83 m) Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))  • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT) ZIP code 97361 Area code(s) 503 and 971 Its post office opened in 1868 and closed in 1905. Nothing remains of the community.

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Richard C. Tallman

Richard Charles Tallman (born March 3, 1953) is a Senior United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and a former Judge of the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review. Born in Oakland, California, Tallman received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1975 from the University

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Fireless locomotive

A fireless locomotive is a type of locomotive which uses reciprocating engines powered from a reservoir of compressed air or steam, which is filled at intervals from an external source. They offer advantages over conventional steam locomotives of lower cost per unit, cleanliness, and decreased risk from fire or boiler explosion; these are counterbalanced by

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Missing middle housing

Missing middle housing describes a range of multi-family or clustered housing types that are compatible in scale with single-family or transitional neighborhoods. Missing middle housing is intended to meet the demand for walkable neighborhoods, respond to changing demographics, and provide housing at different price points. The term “missing middle” is meant to describe housing types

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San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument is a United States National Monument managed by the U.S. Forest Service, which encompasses parts of the Angeles National Forest and the San Bernardino National Forest in California. On October 10, 2014, President Barack Obama used his authority under the Antiquities Act to create the new monument, protecting 346,177

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Oxathiapiprolin

Oxathiapiprolin (trade names Orondis, Zorvec, and Segovis) is a fungicide. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency has approved it for use against several fungal diseases including downy mildew and various Phytophthorae including late blight on crops including vegetables, ornamentals, and turf.

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