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  55 (number) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fifty-five is a heptagonal number, a centered nonagonal number, and a triangular number (the sum of the numbers 1 to 10) and a square pyramidal number (the sum of the squares of the integers 1 to 5).
The Saros number of the solar eclipse series which began on -1255 July 6 and ended on 43 August 23.
The Saros number of the lunar eclipse series which began on -935 April 25 and ended on 345 June 1.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Number_55   (383 words)

  
 Facts about topic: (55 (number))   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
55 is the natural number (The number 1 and any other number obtained by adding 1 to it repeatedly) following 54 (additional info and facts about 54) and preceding 56 (additional info and facts about 56).
It is also a Fibonacci number (A number in the Fibonacci sequence) (the largest Fibonacci number to also be a triangular number) and a Kaprekar number (additional info and facts about Kaprekar number).
The atomic number (The order of an element in Mendeleyev's table of the elements; equal to the number of protons in the nucleus or electrons in the neutral state of an atom of an element) of caesium (A soft silver-white ductile metallic element (liquid at normal temperatures); the most electropositive and alkaline metal)
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/5/55/55_(number).htm   (594 words)

  
 On the Number 55
The sum of the heavenly numbers is 25, that of the earthly numbers is 30.
In Pythagorean arithmetic, 2 is the first even number, 3 the first odd number.
The number 55 is symbolised as "The Sword"—
www.wisdomportal.com /Numbers/55.html   (1136 words)

  
 Dr. Weevil: Scrambling Lists
Number 18 is now number 9, number 10 is number 12, number 21 is number 31, and so on.
Before, the Queen of Spades was number 18 (way too low), while the Seven of Hearts was number 20 (way too high).
They were number 22-36 on the old list, but three of them didn't even make the cut (sorry about the pun) for the deck of cards, while the rest were all Twos, Threes, Fours, and one Five (the Baghdad regional commander).
www.doctorweevil.org /archives/000649.html   (431 words)

  
 The Number 55   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
55 can be Partitioned 28 times with each term no larger than 2.
55 is the largest Triangular Number in the Fibonacci Sequence.
In the year 55 AD King Vologeses of Parthia was killed in battle against the Kushans.
www.virtuescience.com /55.html   (213 words)

  
 Dante's 55 & Platonic Lambda
The conjunction of these numbers 55 with respect to Comet Halley's position and velocity at perihelion sparked something in me. Never mind that the dimensions of miles and kilometers were not in sync or that Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle says that one cannot measure the precise position and momentum of an electron at the same time.
The number "4" is associated with the earth and matter due to the four elements (earth, water, fire, air), the four directions of space and four seasons of time.
The number "8" is identified with the 8 corners of the cube, which resembles a cage or the body imprisoning the soul.
www.wisdomportal.com /Dante/Dante55Plato.html   (6827 words)

  
 55 (number) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
<< 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 >>
The duration of Saros series 55 was 1298.1 years, and it contained 73 solar eclipses.
This page was last modified 10:18, 13 January 2006.
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 42-55-22.1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
(2) The name of each mortgage lender, the number and total dollar amount of loans made to each mortgage lender by the corporation, pursuant to § 42-55-7(2) during each calendar year from 1974 to 1985, inclusive, in each census tract in the state.
Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 37 of title 34, the number, total dollar amount, and seller or assignor of loans the corporation has purchased or taken assignment of broken down by the race of the borrower, pursuant to § 42-55-7, during the calendar year in each census tract in the state;
(7) The aggregate number and average dollar value of all loans by each of the state representative districts, as the districts from time to time exist.
www.rilin.state.ri.us /Statutes/TITLE42/42-55/42-55-22.1.HTM   (530 words)

  
 The Avalon Project : Federalist No 55
THE number of which the House of Representatives is to consist, forms another and a very interesting point of view, under which this branch of the federal legislature may be contemplated.
The number of which this branch of the legislature is to consist, at the outset of the government, will be sixtyfive.
This is a number which, I presume, will put an end to all fears arising from the smallness of the body.I take for granted here what I shall, in answering the fourth objection, hereafter show, that the number of representatives will be augmented from time to time in the manner provided by the Constitution.
www.yale.edu /lawweb/avalon/federal/fed55.htm   (1332 words)

  
 FIPS 55-3 - State Codes, County Codes, Place Codes, Place Names, MSA, Congressional Districts
In a State with a smaller number of entities, the standard increment between successive place codes is larger, while in a State with a larger number of entities, the standard increment between successive place codes is smaller.
For example, Autauga County, Alabama, with a county code of 001, is assigned a FIPS 55 code of 99001 in the Alabama file; Montgomery County, Maryland, with a county code of 031, is assigned a FIPS 55 code of 99031 in the Maryland file.
A number of subclasses identify entities in different classes that are coextensive or approximately so, such as a place that is coextensive with a minor civil division or an Alaska Native Village statistical area.
www.itl.nist.gov /fipspubs/fip55-3.htm   (9769 words)

  
 Population Index - Volume 55 - Number 2
Consideration is given to the implications for the provision of schools and for the labor force.
The role of immigration in the evolution of the labor force in Italy is analyzed.
The modified method used in calculating the labour force participation rates is based on the number of weeks worked per person and aimed to capture all persons who participate in the production of goods and services.
popindex.princeton.edu /browse/v55/n2/k.html   (4555 words)

  
 Volume 55 Number 4 December 1998
This omnibus survey of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) membership sought to identify the features of the rural dietetic workforce and the nature and prevalence of a number of rural workforce issues, including incentives and disincentives for recruitment and retention and participation and satisfaction with professional and managerial support.
A total of 140 rural and remote dietitians responded to a postal survey of the total DAA membership, representing an estimated response rate of 30% of rural dietitians.
Almost all respondents to the survey enjoyed their work, in particular the diversity of roles and extent of responsibilities, and the opportunities to gain a range of skills and experiences otherwise not easily gained in metropolitan practice.
www.ajnd.org.au /archive/Vol55No4/abstracts.html   (1188 words)

  
 Government issue 55 Number Plates
Government Issue the new 55 series during June 2005, if you want to reserve a 55 plate you will have to be quick as the plates are only available to buy during June.
Number Plates like FA55 TER will now have a price tag treble the original, but if you want to look faster you should be able to earn FA55 TER C45H.
If you have a new vehicle on order or you just simply like the new 55 number plates, make your own HERE, it is really very easy, you can place your order online.
www.personallyyours.co.uk /number-plate-news/dvla_issue_55_number_plates.htm   (250 words)

  
 NumberTool (Atlassian JIRA 3.4.3 API)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
Converts the specified object to a number and returns a formatted string representing that number in the locale returned by
Return the pattern or style to be used for formatting numbers when none is specified.
If the format specified is a standard style pattern, then a number instance will be returned with the number style set to the specified style.
www.atlassian.com:10080 /software/jira/docs/api/latest/com/atlassian/jira/util/velocity/NumberTool.html   (626 words)

  
 The Middle East Journal, Volume 55, Number 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
But his principles set him at odds with a number of powerful figures and institutions, including the judiciary, still ruled by revolutionary fervor rather than traditional Shi‘i notions of justice.
In the Qur’an, God has ordered the Prophet of Islam: “Consult them over the affairs.” The Qur’an has also considered consultation as an outstanding characteristic of the true believers: “Their affairs will be conducted through consultation.” By the term affair in the Qur’an and the tradition, it is (usually) meant social and political affairs.
And in the Sermon Number 216 in the Nahj al-Balagha, Imam ‘Ali (May Peace be upon Him) says to his followers: “Do not treat me with tolerance and compromise, and do not think that I cannot take the bitter truth.
209.196.144.55 /html/full551.html   (7282 words)

  
 The Ultimate Recycler - 47-55 Chevy Truck Serial Numbers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
"Truck serial number is located on the left front body hinge pillar, except on models with cowl less windshield where the serial plate is located on the left hand cowl side inner panel except forward control chassis serial number plates installed by the body builder".
The serial numbers on 47-55 U.S. made Chevrolet Advance Design trucks are 8-12 digits long*.
The second section, all numeric, is the Plant Production Number, with the first truck built at a given plant receiving the number 001001.
www.chevytrucks.org /don/numbers.htm   (294 words)

  
 803 KAR 2:318. Adoption of 29 C.F.R. Part 1910.301-399.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
(b) The revisions to 29 CFR 1910.331, as published in the Federal Register, Volume 55, Number 212, November 1, 1990, are incorporated by reference.
(b) The revisions to 29 CFR 1910.333, as published in the Federal Register, Volume 55, Number 212, November 1, 1990, are incorporated by reference.
(4) The revisions to 29 CFR 1910.334, as published in the Federal Register, Volume 55, Number 212, November 1, 1990, are incorporated by reference.
www.lrc.state.ky.us /kar/803/002/318.htm   (507 words)

  
 [Asis-l] JASIST, Volume 55, Number 4
Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology Volume 55, Number 4, February 15, 2004 [Note: at the end of this message are URLs for viewing contents of JASIST from past issues.
The relationship between the number of domains and number of referrals appears to follow an inverse-square law.
Of 12 variables examined in the retrieval assignment, only number of concepts showed a significant difference in favor of the experimental group.
mail.asis.org /pipermail/asis-l/2004-March/001347.html   (1065 words)

  
 MSN Encarta - Search Results - 55 (number)
MSN Encarta - Search Results - 55 (number)
Search for books about your topic, "55 (number)"
adding negative numbers, adding numbers of opposite signs, addition, collinear points, comparing numbers, comparing ratios, finding coordinates on...
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 Volume 55 Number 4 December 1998 Supplement
Strong evidence is accumulating that type, rather than amount, of dietary fat may be a key variable in the aetiology of obesity.
A high saturated fat intake has been associated with development of obesity in many studies but polyunsaturated fats, and particularly those of the n-3 variety, may actually protect against accumulation of excess body fat with a number of potential mechanisms identified.
Given the difficulties in persuading free-living individuals to change the macronutrient mix of their habitual diets, then more attention is warranted on the issue of getting the dietary fatty acid profile right.
www.ajnd.org.au /archive/Vol55No4Supp/abstracts.html   (1511 words)

  
 Journal of Anthropological Research: Volume 55, Number 1
Modified and unmodified fragments of rock crystal have been recovered from a number of caves in the southern Maya Lowlands, suggesting that these stones were used in ancient ritual.
A review of the archaeological literature suggests that crystal appears with some regularity, and ethnohistorical sources suggest that crystal was considered to be a precious stone.
The Social Life of Numbers: A Quechua Ontology of Numbers and Philosophy of Arithmetic.
www.unm.edu /~jar/v55n1.html   (1410 words)

  
 ASBC Newsletter - NUMBER 3 1995   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
We continue to expand the number of people involved in the locals and in national committees, grooming these people for future positions in the service of the Society.
The meeting is always our showcase event, in which the Society provides a forum for scientists to present their latest research results, discuss new analytical methodology, speak with vendors about their products and services, renew acquaintances, and meet new friends.
Although the number of members has declined to 64, the financial status of the section remained very stable.
www.asbcnet.org /newsletter/archive/1995_55_03.htm   (11477 words)

  
 Population Index - Volume 55 - Number 3
This paper reviews the experience of a number of population laboratories and assesses their contributions as a methodology for community health research." The author uses the United States as an example to describe elements of community laboratories in developed countries, and outlines research projects being set up in selected developing countries.
Making Latino numbers add up to increased representation: the road to the 1990 census, reapportionment and redistricting.
The 1989 census incorporated a number of new questions related to the Gorbachev-era reforms.
popindex.princeton.edu /browse/v55/n3/o.html   (3035 words)

  
 Model Number Comparison
AMD Athlon™ 64 FX processors are identified by an alphanumeric series number.
The Series Number for the AMD Athlon 64 FX processor communicates relative performance among AMD Athlon 64 FX processors.
The higher the series number, the better the overall software performance of the processor.
www.amd.com /us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_9485_9488^10756,00.html   (154 words)

  
 Boat Number 55
Greg Allen #55 "Little Lilly" Connecticut Moth from Charleston SC This is where Greg lost his Segagos
Randall Swan #55 and Nancy Swan #1053 "Pooh" at the finish line 2nd and 3rd
Nancy Swan #55 sailed a 1949 Skip Etchels Connecticut to 1st place in the Womans division.
www.mothboat.com /IDX/IB55.HTM   (280 words)

  
 [Asis-l] JASIST Volume 55, Number 7
Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology Volume 55, Number 7 May 2004 [Note: at the end of this message are URLs for viewing contents of = JASIST from past issues.
They compare the effect of term = frequency, inverse document frequency, and information gain, as reduction = techniques on expert classed collections; the Reuters-21578 corpus, and three subsets = of the Osmand Medline collection, using fixed training sets and parameters = for the SVM.
They define precision as the number of true positives over the = sum of the number of true and false positives; and recall as the number of = true positives over the sum of the number of true positives and false = negatives and use van Rijsbergn=92s combined measure with equal weights.
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 The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science -- Table of Contents (2004, 55 [3])
Br J Philos Sci 2004 55: 371-392; doi:10.1093/bjps/55.3.371
Br J Philos Sci 2004 55: 393-409; doi:10.1093/bjps/55.3.393
Br J Philos Sci 2004 55: 411-434; doi:10.1093/bjps/55.3.411
bjps.oxfordjournals.org /content/vol55/issue3   (222 words)

  
 Broadband: High Speed, High Spend
The number of U.S. at-home broadband users increased 36 percent in 2004, accounting for 55 percent of the total U.S. at-home users by the end of December, according to the latest data from Nielsen//NetRatings.
If this robust adoption rate continues, almost 70 percent of all U.S. home users will have broadband connections by the end of 2005, according to forecasts based on Nielsen data in the "January 2005 Bandwidth Report" by WebSiteOptimization.com.
According to Point Topic estimates, the total number of broadband subscribers exceeded 150 million by the end of December, a year-over-year increase of approximately 50 percent.
www.clickz.com /stats/sectors/broadband/article.php/3463191   (295 words)

  
 Br J Philos Sci -- Table of Contents (2004, 55 [4])
Br J Philos Sci 2004 55: 561-614; doi:10.1093/bjps/55.4.561
Br J Philos Sci 2004 55: 615-643; doi:10.1093/bjps/55.4.615
Br J Philos Sci 2004 55: 645-665; doi:10.1093/bjps/55.4.645
bjps.oxfordjournals.org /content/vol55/issue4   (337 words)

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