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heat if you don't like the heat get out of the kitchen proverbial saying, mid 20th century, meaning that if you choose to work in a particular sphere you must also deal with its pressures; particularly associated with President Truman (1884–1972).
in the heat of the moment while temporarily angry, excited, or engrossed, and without stopping for thought.
See also
white heat.
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SWIM: World short course heat results =5
Newspaper article from: AAP Sports News (Australia); 4/1/1999; 700+ words
; ...04-01-1999 SWIM: World short course heat results =5 Women 400 metres medley, fastest...for finals: 1. Joanne Malar (Canada), heat 1, 4:38.76 2. Yana Klochkova (Ukraine), heat 3, 4:39.20 3. Lourdes Becerra (Spain...
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Heat waves, global warming, and mitigation.
Magazine article from: UCLA Journal of Environmental Law & Policy; 12/22/2007; ; 700+ words
; I. INTRODUCTION II. HEAT WAVE DEFINITIONS A. Heat Waves B. Heat-related Illnesses and Mortality C. Demographics 1. Individual Characteristics D. Place and Space Matter 1. Geographic Differences 2. Intra-urban Differences III. CLIMATE...
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Heat pump technology in the new century
Magazine article from: Electrical Apparatus; 5/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; In 1975, we said there would be more heat pumps-and we were right EVEN BEFORE THE...of homes and offices was said to be the heat pump. In 1975, predicting a bright future...more of them." There are indeed more heat pumps today. They're far from universal...
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HEAT.NET Rocks E3; SegaSoft Brings Extreme Entertainment to Los Angeles.
Business Wire; 5/13/1999; 700+ words
; ...99. Inside, SegaSoft is showcasing HEAT.NET, the power of its broadband connectivity...While outside, visitors can experience the HEAT.NET Rock - a 30-foot climbing wall...We have replicated the craziness of the HEAT.NET online world by providing spectators...
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Estimating heat loss from copper tubing: a new approach to calculating heat released by copper tubing can yield improved accuracy in sizing hydronic heating systems.
Magazine article from: PM Engineer; 12/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; Although not specifically intended as heat emitters, the copper tubing connecting the...many hydronic systems certainly does release heat to its surroundings. Sometimes designers disregard this heat output, assuming it's trivial relative...
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Heat stress
Magazine article from: DVM; 10/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...s not just equine athletes at risk for heat-related injuries; educate clients This...pastureland for horses in that area. Then the heat and cold snaps in central Kentucky lead...And now we have the lasting remnants of a heat wave that affected most parts of the country...
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Heat wave turning North Philly into morgue
Newspaper article from: Philadelphia Tribune, The; 7/21/1995; ; 700+ words
; ...McCollum Philadelphia Tribune, The 07-21-1995 Heat wave turning North Philly into morgue. Despite several heat alerts this week, North Philadelphia has been the site of the majority of heat-related death. Housing design is a Major factor...
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SWIM: World short course heat results =4
Newspaper article from: AAP Sports News (Australia); 4/1/1999; 700+ words
; ...04-01-1999 SWIM: World short course heat results =4 Men: 200 metres freestyle, fastest...finals: 1. Michael Klim (Australia), heat 3, 1:45.20 2. Ian Thorpe (Australia), heat 4, 1:45.56 3. Massimiliano Rosolino...
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SWIM: World short course heat results =6
Newspaper article from: AAP Sports News (Australia); 4/1/1999; 700+ words
; ...04-01-1999 SWIM: World short course heat results =6 Women 100 metres freestyle...finals: 1. Jennifer Thompson (US), heat 4, 53.34 seconds 2. Inge De Briujn (Netherlands), heat 5, 54.07 2. Martina Moravcova (Slovakia...
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Heat Stress: Improving safety in the Arabian Gulf oil and gas industry
Magazine article from: Professional Safety; 8/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...Abstract: As oil and gas development increases in the Middle East, heat-related disorders and heat stress prevention are key concerns. This article examines the results of the heat stress prevention program implemented by one company in Qatar...
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heat
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
heat nonmechanical energy in transit, associated...between parts of the same system. Measures of Heat Temperature is a measure of the average translational...kinetic energy of the molecules of a system. Heat is commonly expressed in either of two units...
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Heat Disorders
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence
Heat disorders Definition Heat disorders are a group of physically related illnesses caused by prolonged...failure of temperature regulating mechanisms of the body. Disorders of heat exposure include heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke...
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Heat-Related Injuries
Encyclopedia entry from: Complete Human Diseases and Conditions
Heat-Related Injuries Heat-related injuries, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke, are problems that occur when the body ’ s cooling system is overloaded. KEYWORD for searching the Internet and other reference...
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Heat Pump
Book article from: How Products Are Made
Heat Pump Background As a result of society's increasing concern for...environmental issues, the demand for more efficient ways to utilize heat and energy is rising. The heat pump industry uses technological advances such as year-round space...
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heat exposure
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to the Body
heat exposure Although the origins of human life...cope with cold environments than with extreme heat. The skin and subcutaneous tissues of the...temperature within the optimum working range. Heat is exchanged between the body and its surrounding...
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