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in·ter·nal
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adj.
of or situated on the inside:
the tube had an internal diameter of 1.1 mm.
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inside the body:
internal bleeding.
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existing or occurring within an organization:
an internal telephone system.
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relating to affairs and activities within a country rather than with other countries; domestic:
the government's internal policies
internal flights.
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experienced in one's mind; inner rather than expressed:
internal feelings.
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of the inner nature of a thing; intrinsic:
he creates a dialogue internal to his work.
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pl. n. (internals)
inner parts or features:
all the weapon's internals are well finished and highly polished.
DERIVATIVES:
in·ter·nal·i·ty
/ ˌintərˈnalitē/ n.
in·ter·nal·ly
adv.
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Assessing Obama's China Trip
Transcript from: NPR All Things Considered; 11/18/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...ROBERT SIEGELTime 21:00-22:00 PM Play Audio ROBERT SIEGEL, host: We have just passed a landmark in the most important international relationship in the world: Barack Obama's first presidential visit to China. He met today with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao...
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Reef Conservation Strategy Backfires
Transcript from: NPR All Things Considered; 11/18/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...right back into fishing. HARRIS: The track record for international projects is poorly studied, which makes Sheila Walsh...any real successes. Prof. POLLNAC: A great deal of the international development money, I would argue, is basically wasted...
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SCIENCE, TRANSPORTATION, COMMERCE NOMINEES:JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, IV
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 11/18/2009; 568 words
; ...Foreign and CommercialServices. Mr. Philip Coyle has been nominated to be Associate Directorfor National Security and International Affairs in the Office of Scienceand Technology Policy. This position is currently vacant and has sat unfilledfor nearly...
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EASTERN EUROPE AMBASSADORIAL NOMINATIONS:JAMES B. WARLICK
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 11/18/2009; 662 words
; ...Mission at EmbassySofia. Bulgaria is a close partner in the international community as aNATO ally since March 2004 and a member of...I will work to: -- Deepencooperation with Bulgaria on international peace and security, especiallyon overseas military operations...
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EASTERN EUROPE AMBASSADORIAL NOMINATIONS:ELENI TSAKOPOULOS KOUNALAKIS
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 11/18/2009; 700+ words
; ...atStanford and Georgetown - in the field of Hellenism and Democracy, as wellas a lecture series at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars.The United States and Hungary have forged a strong friendship and excellentbilateral relations. In the mere...
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FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND THE STRUGGLE AGAINST TERRORISM:WALID PHARES
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 11/18/2009; 700+ words
; ...should be applied to addressspecific and immediate U.S. international concerns, while others supporta more benevolent approach...networks and must perceivethese aid programs as a sign of international solidarity with their position.c. Foreign aid extended...
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FEDERAL COURT JURISDICTION OVER FOREIGN-OWNED GOVERNMENT:RALPH G. STEINHARDT CONTRACTORS
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 11/18/2009; 700+ words
; ...Miller Research Professorof Law and International Relations George Washington University...emphasis on the constitutional and international issuesthat are likely to arise. I...Constitution of theUnited States and under international law. Specifically, the legislationis...
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SCIENCE, TRANSPORTATION, COMMERCE NOMINEES:PHILIP E. COYLE, III
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 11/18/2009; 700+ words
; ...Associate Directorfor National Security and International Affairs in the Office of Scienceand...future development, and to help foster international science and technologycollaboration...the exceptionalnational security and international affairs teams assembled by PresidentObama...
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SCIENCE, TRANSPORTATION, COMMERCE NOMINEES:SURESH KUMAR
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 11/18/2009; 700+ words
; ...trade. I know that ``borders frequentedby free and fair trade seldom need soldiers.`` In the last several yearsas an international development consultant, I have worked with civil societyand nonprofit organizations to improve lives and livelihoods and...
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SEN. JEFF BINGAMAN CHAIRMAN SEN. JEFF BINGAMAN HOLDS A HEARING ON THE GLOBAL ASPECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Transcript from: Washington Transcript Service; 11/17/2009; 700+ words
; ...ASSOCIATE, CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE JAKE COLVIN, VICE PRESIDENT...committee is having a hearing on the international aspectsof global climate change. The...emissions. Much of the discussion on international climate policy revolves aroundthe United...
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Fossil Fuels
Book article from: Alternative Energy
...percent of the energy needs of the United States. Another 22 percent was covered by coal and 24 percent by natural gas. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has predicted that the world will need almost 60 percent more energy in 2030 than it did in 2002...
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SIC 2038 Frozen Specialties, Not Elsewhere Classified
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...subsidiary of Unilever. According to Quick Frozen Foods International, Birds Eye "virtually held an umbrella over the industry...introduction of the microwave oven. In fact, Quick Frozen Foods International called the combination of the microwave oven and frozen...
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SIC 2047 Dog and Cat Food
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...the industry before the various regulatory agencies and bodies, sponsors research, represents the U.S. industry in international meetings, and works on uniform standards for pet food. PFI worked with the American Association of Feed Control Officials...
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SIC 2064 Candy and Other Confectionery Products
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...for roughly 3.5 billion pounds. The U.S. candy industry was valued at $24 billion in the early 2000s by Euromonitor International. Market growth was exceptional through the late 1990s. In keeping with the growth of health conscious consumers, low...
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SIC 2076 Vegetable Oil Mills, Except Corn, Cottonseed, and Soybean
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...lubricants, cosmetics, and confections. The U.S. typically produces less than 10 percent of world sunflower seeds. Among international producers in 2001 and 2002, the Former Soviet Union and Argentina were the largest producers and exporters, producing...
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