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donkey
donkey Domesticated ass, used by humans since well before 3000 bc. Crossed with a horse it produces a mule.... Read more
Lake Mweru
Lake Mweru , c.70 mi (110 km) long and 30 mi (50 km) wide, alt. c.3,000 ft (910 m), central Africa, on the Congo-Zambia border. It is drained to the north by the Luvua River. The lake has large fisheries. ... Read more
Alta California
Alta California , term used by the Spanish to refer to their possessions along the entire Pacific coast north of the Mexican state of Baja California. California was often represented on maps as an island some 3,000 mi (4,800 km) long until the 18th-century explorations of the Jesuit father Eusebio ... Read more
Bernard of Cluny
Bernard of Cluny or Bernard of Morlaix , fl. 1150, French Cluniac monk, of English parentage. He wrote De contemptu mundi [on contempt for the world], a poem in 3,000 hexameters. On it Horatio Parker based his oratorio Hora novissima, and from it John Mason Neale drew the words of Jerusalem... Read more
Eleusis
Eleusis , ancient city of Attica, Greece, 12 mi (20 km) NW of Athens. Through ancient times it was the seat of the Eleusinian Mysteries . There was a large temple to Demeter. The Eleusinian games, also held there, were not connected with the mysteries. Excavation of the cemetery began in 1952; grav... Read more
Olean
Olean , city (1990 pop. 16,946), Cattaraugus co., W N.Y., on the Allegheny River near the Pa. line; settled 1804, inc. 1893. The city formerly had an oil-based economy related to nearby oil wells; manufactures still include turbines and compressors for the oil industry as well as electrical items, c... Read more
Paphos
Paphos , two ancient cities, SW Cyprus, on the coast. Old Paphos was probably founded in the Mycenaean period by colonists from Greece or Phoenicia. Modern excavations have revealed ruins dating from 3000 BC New Paphos was 10 mi (16 km) to the northwest. An important seaport, it was the capital of C... Read more
animal husbandry
animal husbandry aspect of agriculture concerned with the care and breeding of domestic animals such as cattle, goats, sheep, hogs, and horses. Domestication of wild animal species was a crucial achievement in the prehistoric transition of human civilization from hunting-and-gathering to agricu... Read more
Abuja
Abuja , city and federal capital territory (2006 provisional pop. 1,405,201), central Nigeria. Plans to move the capital from Lagos were approved in 1976, and a 3,000-sq mi (7,770-sq km) capital territory was created near the old town of Abuja (renamed Suleja). The site was chosen for its location... Read more
James Bradley
James Bradley 1693-1762, English astronomer. His discovery of the aberration of light, announced in 1728, provided an important line of evidence for the motion of the earth around the sun. In 1742 Bradley became the third Astronomer Royal. Under his direction the observatory at Greenwich was suppli... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "3000"

Wine in the Ancient World
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Food and Culture ...with wine deposits, dating from 3500 to 3000 b.c.e. Similar evidence of wine...viticulture and wine making from 5000 to 3000 b.c.e., but they probably spread...Egypt. The Middle Eastern climate around 3000 b.c.e. seems to have been wetter than...
Sumer
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...prehistoric village culture in the area. By 3000 BC a flourishing urban civilization existed...gold, and silver and had developed by 3000 BC fine artistry as well as considerable...cuneiform system of writing. Between the years 3000 and 2340 the kings of important Sumerian...
Atlantis
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to the Earth ...thick layer of volcanic ash. The earliest settlement began about 3000–2500 bc. The destruction took place around 1500...and was complete with lush forest and human settlement by about 3000 bc. Later came earthquakes and explosions which blew away most...
oceanic density and pressure
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to the Earth ...pressure level. For example, if we were comparing the densities of water at a depth of 3000 m it would be usual to calculate the potential density relative to 3000 m, which would be called σ 3 (sigma 3), or even σ 2.5 , which...
Pacific Islander Americans
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America ...Islands began thousands of years ago in Southeast Asia. From 3000 b.c.to 1000 b.c., peoples left the Malay Peninsula and...pattern of birds. The Lapita people may have reached Tonga by 3000 b.c. Artifacts confirm they were living on Tonga around 1100...
Imhotep
Encyclopedia entry from: U*X*L Encyclopedia of World Biography Imhotep Born: c. 3000 b.c.e. Ankhtowe, Egypt Died: c. 2950 b.c.e. Memphis, Egypt...idea and the state of structural science in the Bronze Age (between 3000 b.c.e. and 1100 C. E.), the period of development where metals...
altitude
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to the Body ...and have other symptoms if they ascend from near sea level to 3000 metres (about 10 000 feet). Some individuals are...xB0; N, the summit would in effect be over 950 metres (3000 feet) higher because the barometric pressure at high altitude...
Minoan civilization
Book article from: World Encyclopedia ...civilization Ancient Aegean civilization that flourished c. 3000– c. 1100 bc on the island of Crete, named after...Minos. The Minoan period divides into three eras: Early ( c. 3000– c. 2100 bc), Middle ( c. 2100– c...
Levetiracetam
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders ...physicians in varying total daily dosages, usually from 1000 mg to 3000 mg. Patients typically take divided doses (equal to one half...reaching the maximum therapeutic dose (usually not more than 3000 mg). It may take several weeks to realize the full benefits...
transportation
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...from stone serving as the wheels. Used by the Sumerians (c.3000 BC), such simple wagons were precursors of the chariot, which...known of the origins of water transportation. As long ago as 3000 BC the Egyptians were already employing large cargo boats. The...

Dictionary entries related to "3000"

Fatalism
Dictionary entry from: New Dictionary of the History of Ideas ...gives rise to the following: There will be a sea battle on 1 January 3000 or there will not be a sea battle on 1 January 3000. If there will be a sea battle on 1 January 3000 then it was always true (it was always a fact that) there will be a...
equity accounting
Book article from: A Dictionary of Business and Management ...of the undistributed profit. cost classification work in progress degrees of equivalent (units) completion (%) units Equivalent units. A simple example. direct materials 3000 100 3000 direct labour 3000 150 1500 overheads 3000 150 1500
spectral classification
Book article from: A Dictionary of Astronomy ...5.9 Neutral metals strong H very weak Molecular bands increasing Red M0 3480 +9.0 TiO bands strong Neutral metals (e.g. Ca I) strong R, N 3000 Strong CN, CH, C 2 No TiO; neutral metals S 3000 Strong ZrO, YO, LaO Neutral metals
Outkast
Dictionary entry from: Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990 ...1992, Atlanta, Georgia Members: Andre "Dre"/"Andre 3000" Benjamin (Andre Lauren Benjamin, born Atlanta, Georgia...the turn of the millennium, Dre changed his name to "Andre 3000." OutKast released another major album, Stankonia (2000...
Ohio Valley
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History ...series of cultures: Paleo-Indian (before 9500 b.c.e.), Archaic (9500 – 3000 b.c.e.), late Archaic – early Woodland (3000 – 200 b.c.e.), middle Woodland (200 b.c.e. – 500 c.e...
Big Bang theory
Book article from: A Dictionary of Astronomy ...primordial fireball . When the Universe expanded and cooled to about 3000 K it became transparent to radiation, which we now...x2009;000 years after the Big Bang, at a temperature of about 3000 K. Planck era 0 to 10 -43  s ? to 10...
Sodom und Gomorrha
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...smith in Galilea ); Michael Varkonyi (Angel; priest ); Kurt Ehrle (Harry Lighton ); thousands of extras (some sources say 3000, others 14,000), including Willi Forst, Paula Wessely, Hans Thimig, and Béla Balázs. Publications...
Gerima, Haile
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Washington, D.C. 20001. Films as Director: 1971 Hourglass 1972 Child of Resistance 1975 Mirt Sost Shi Amit (Harvest: 3000 Years) (+sc, pr) 1976 Bush Mama (+sc, ed, pr) 1982 Wilmington 10—USA 10,000 (doc) (+sc, pr) 1982...
Golan, Menahem, and Yoram Globus
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Chainsaw Massacre II (Hooper); Over the Top (+ Golan = d); Assassination (Hunt); 52 Pick-Up (Frankenheimer); America 3000 (Engelbach); Avenging Force (Firstenberg); Dangerously Close (Pyun); Duet for One (Konchalovsky); Dumb Dicks (Ottoni...
Valhalla
Book article from: A Dictionary of Astronomy ...The centre of the basin is marked by a bright region 600 km across, surrounded by at least 15 concentric ridges. The total diameter is about 3000 km, making it the largest multi-ringed basin in the Solar System.

Thesaurus entries related to "3000"

bring
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English ...synonyms : raise, put forward, propose, suggest, bring to/put on the table. bring in   1. his son/job brings in $3000 synonyms : earn, yield, gross, net, return, realize.   2. bring in a new bill synonyms : introduce, launch...
vicinity
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English ...the woods.   2. the town's vicinity to Nashville synonyms : nearness, closeness, proximity, propinquity. phrase: in the vicinity of   in the vicinity of $3000 synonyms : in the neighborhood of, near to, close to.
realize
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...company realized significant profits synonyms : make, clear, gain, earn, return, produce.   4. the goods realized $3000 synonyms : be sold for, fetch, go for, make, net.   5. he realized his assets synonyms : cash in, liquidate...
calculation
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English calculation • noun   1. by their calculations it will cost $3000 synonyms : computation, estimation, estimate, reckoning, figuring, forecast, gauging, judgment. See calculate 1, 2...

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USA 3000 sees chance to rise Discount airline spreading word about O'Hare operations.(Business)
Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 10/29/2003; ; 700+ words ; ...charter airline for Apple Vacations, USA 3000 is moving out of Apple's shadow. One...at O'Hare International Airport, USA 3000 is adding planes, flights and destinations...Spirit Airlines Inc. at O'Hare, USA 3000 primarily flies people "from the cold...
Canada 3000 announces plans to go public.
M2 Presswire; 6/16/2000; 700+ words ; M2 PRESSWIRE-16 June 2000-CANADA 3000: Canada 3000 announces plans to go public (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:15062000 Canada 3000 Inc. - the holding company which owns all of the Canada 3000...
Computer 3000 selects key industry players to roll out aggressive new online venture.
M2 Presswire; 9/19/2000; 700+ words ; M2 PRESSWIRE-19 September 2000-Computer 3000: Computer 3000 selects key industry players to roll out aggressive...2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:19092000 Computer 3000 has made two key appointments in the run-up to the...
Resource 3000 Launches to Provide One-Stop e3000 Expertise; Consortium Insures Business Continuity for e3000 Users.
PR Newswire; 12/1/2004; 700+ words ; ...Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Resource 3000, a consortium of experienced e3000 solutions...the HP e3000 computer system. Resource 3000 (http://www.resource3000.com...before business needs dictate. Resource 3000's member companies each have more than...
Chinon ES-3000: digital camera zooms in. (Chinon America) (Hardware Review)(Evaluation)
Magazine article from: Macworld; 3/1/1996; ; 700+ words ; ...Reviews, January 1996), the Chinon ES-3000 is the optical equivalent of a $50 film...control. Generally speaking, the ES-3000 offers more optical flexibility than either...lenses for close-up shots. The ES-3000 offers an autofocus function with a range...
HP Announces HP 3000 Coexistence Solution Strategy, Products and Guidelines to Ensure Seamless Integration Among Open-System Environments; HP Helps MPE/iX Customers With New Products and Services.
Business Wire; 8/14/1995; 700+ words ; ...Packard Company today announced the HP 3000 Coexistence Solution Strategy, a selection...that ensure complete integration among HP 3000 Business Servers and other open systems...flexibility and fundamental integration of HP 3000 systems that combine system-level enhancements...
Acterna Expands the HST-3000 Handheld Services Test Platform; Offers 'All-in-One' Testing Capabilities that Address Worldwide Growth in DSL; Additional Applications Further Enable Deployment of VoIP, 'Low-Speed' Circuits and Services Technologies Worldwide.
M2 Presswire; 12/10/2003; 700+ words ; ...2003-Acterna: Acterna Expands the HST-3000 Handheld Services Test Platform; Offers...hand-held instrument, the Acterna HST-3000. The company also released new DS3, ISDN...specific signaling formats for HST-3000 users. Designed to meet the depth and...
Woodward's RP-3000 remote generator control.(CONTROLS)
Magazine article from: Diesel Progress North American Edition; 4/1/2009; 700+ words ; ...Governor Co., Fort Collins, Colo., has announced the release of the RP-3000 remote panel, for use with its easYgen-3000 series generator controls. The RP-3000 is designed to provide remote annunciation and complete control of the back...
Kurzweil Educational Announces First Kurzweil 3000 User Group Meeting; Ray Kurzweil to Present CSUN Conference Keynote, 'The End of Handicaps'.
Business Wire; 3/18/2003; 700+ words ; ...disabilities, today announced its first Kurzweil 3000 User Group Meeting at the California State...Disabilities" 2003 Conference. Kurzweil 3000 is the premier reading, writing and learning...is an excellent opportunity for Kurzweil 3000 users to meet both company executives and...
FORE Systems' ESX-3000 Delivers Flexible Fusion of Ethernet, ATM to LAN Edge.
PR Newswire; 5/4/1999; 700+ words ; ...solutions, today unveiled the ESX(TM)-3000 High Density LAN Edge Switch, combining...fusion of Ethernet and ATM, the ESX-3000 enables business-critical IP LANs and...leading family of ESX switches, the ESX-3000 provides a dramatic new level of bandwidth...