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 Second - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1956 the second was defined in terms of the period of revolution of the Earth around the Sun for a particular epoch, because by then it had become recognized that the Earth's rotation on its own axis was not sufficiently uniform as a standard of time.
The second thus defined is equivalent to the ephemeris second.
With the development of the atomic clock, it was decided to use atomic clocks as the basis of the definition of the second, rather than the rotation of the earth.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Second   (738 words)

  
 Leap second - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The SI second that is counted by atomic time standards has been defined in such a way that its length matched the nominal second of 1/86400 of a mean solar day between 1750 and 1892.
Although a leap second is "added" at midnight, its effect is actually to slow down the atomic clock by one second relative to the time it would register if it did not have a leap second added, since a leap second represents an extra second that must be counted before the new day can begin.
From 1972 onwards, broadcast seconds have been exactly equal to the length of the SI second chosen in 1967 as a certain number of atomic vibrations.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Leap_second   (1950 words)

  
 The Second Superpower
Second, and ironically, the future of the second superpower depends to a great extent on social freedoms in part determined by the first superpower.
The second superpower can put pressure on politicians around the world to stiffen their resolve to confront the US government in any ways possible.
Deliberation in the second superpower is evolving rapidly in both cultural and technological terms.
cyber.law.harvard.edu /people/jmoore/secondsuperpower.html   (3521 words)

  
 Second Sino-Japanese War Encyclopedia Article @ PriceOfFreedom.com
During the second period, the Chinese army adopted the concept of "magnetic warfare" to attract advancing Japanese troops to definite points where they were subjected to ambush, flanking attacks, and encirclements in major engagements.
The Second Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945) was a major war fought between the Republic of China and the Empire of Japan, both before and during World War II.
German military advisors modernized and trained the Kuomintang armies; Kuomintang officers (including Chiang's second son, Chiang Wei-kuo) were educated in and served in the German army prior to World War II.
www.priceoffreedom.com /encyclopedia/Second_Sino-Japanese_War   (5474 words)

  
 Newton's Second Law
The second law states that the acceleration of an object is dependent upon two variables - the net force acting upon the object and the mass of the object.
Newton's second law of motion pertains to the behavior of objects for which all existing forces are not balanced.
In conclusion, Newton's second law provides the explanation for the behavior of objects upon which the forces do not balance.
www.glenbrook.k12.il.us /gbssci/phys/Class/newtlaws/u2l3a.html   (993 words)

  
 Second Law of Thermodynamics
The second law of thermodynamics is a general principle which places constraints upon the direction of heat transfer and the attainable efficiencies of heat engines.
Second Law of Thermodynamics: It is not possible for heat to flow from a colder body to a warmer body without any work having been done to accomplish this flow.
This is sometimes called the "first form" of the second law, and is referred to as the Kelvin-Planck statement of the second law.
hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu /hbase/thermo/seclaw.html#c1   (339 words)

  
 Second Mortgage - Best Of Lenders
Second mortgage loan can be defined as a loan taken out in second position for some property which is having a mortgage.
For moving out of debt, a second mortgage can your first step to do so, mainly for those who are homeowners and are going through a bad credit.
There are two types of second mortgage loans.
www.bestoflenders.com /second-mortgage   (257 words)

  
 Units: S
In 1967, scientists agreed to define the second as that period of time which makes the frequency of a certain radiation emitted by atoms of cesium-133 equal to 9 192 631 770 hertz (cycles per second).
The measure is obtained as the thrust of the engine divided by the weight of fuel consumed per second (weight being measured at the earth's surface, or at 1 g).
The second was defined as 1/86 400 mean solar day until astronomers discovered that the mean solar day is actually not constant (see day).
www.unc.edu /~rowlett/units/dictS.html   (10527 words)

  
 Reporters sans frontières - Second world press freedom ranking (October 2003)
Second from last in the ranking, Cuba is today the world’s biggest prison for journalists.
Cuba is in 165th position, second from last.
Reporters sans frontières - Second world press freedom ranking (October 2003)
www.rsf.org /article.php3?id_article=8247   (1192 words)

  
 Second Passport and Second Citizenship - Why Do You Need It?
A second citizenship and passport is a must for any person whose country of residence levies high taxes on profits.
The list of countries that offers fast legitimate second citizenship and second citizenship is shrinking rapidly due to the pressures from countries with high taxation level.
For those Americans who want to be in business to develop and invest dynamically without different taxation obstructions, second citizenship and second passport will provide better opportunities to grow and preserve their wealth in privacy.
www.goccp.com /ENG/secondcitizen.HTM   (1348 words)

  
 Conversations In Care - Chapter 10: Managing Second Opinions
A patient’s belief that a multidisciplinary second opinion is necessary can often be accommodated by knowing that his or her medical history and the suggested diagnosis and/or treatment approach is reviewed by a tumor board or by colleagues in the practice group or community either formally or informally.
Pathology and radiotherapy are areas that lend themselves easily to second opinions as the patient doesn’t need to be present physically to tell their story, to answer questions about symptoms, or to contribute to the formulation of a treatment plan.
If a patient chooses to change physicians based on the second opinion or just because he or she may be more comfortable with the style and approach of another physician, they need to communicate openly with their referring physician about this.
www.conversationsincare.com /web_book/chapter10.html   (4391 words)

  
 Second Mortgage
Essentially, a Second mortgage is a second lien against the value of the property, one which is paid back in monthly installments exactly the same as was the case with your first mortgage.
Practically Second mortgage can be used for anything, but typically they are taken to pay for outstanding education expenses, repairs of your home or property, to procure higher value real estate, and to pay off high interest rate credit cards as well as to consolidate or eliminate other debts.
Unlike the interest on unsecured loans and credit cards, second mortgage interest is generally tax deductible, and is therefore a viable solution to rid yourself of high interest rates which is often associated with other forms of debt.
www.123finance.biz /second_mortgage.html   (740 words)

  
 LiveScience.com - Extra Second Will be Added to 2005
The once-common "leap second" is the first in seven years and reflects the unpredictable nature of the planet's behavior.
The first leap second was added in 1972, as technology allowed for more accurate timekeeping, and they were all the rage in the beginning.
An extra second will be added to 2005 to make up for the slowing down of the Earth's rotation.
www.livescience.com /technology/050705_leap_second.html   (635 words)

  
 Second Sight - Ferrago
Second Sight's biggest crime, one which is inexcusable in any form and utterly reprehensible when it is so out of control as it is here, is respawning enemies.
So while Second Sight is frequently different from other examples of the genre I never felt that the developers had truly exploited the possibilities that these supernatural powers could offer.
And while I had my suspicions, despite its clichéd beginning Second Sight delivers an engaging and adequately inventive plot, a story which was strong enough to ensure I wanted to discover its conclusion.
www.ferrago.com /story/5116   (1477 words)

  
 Abraham Lincoln: Second Inaugural Address. U.S. Inaugural Addresses. 1989
this second appearing to take the oath of the Presidential office there is less occasion for an extended address than there was at the first.
Weeks of wet weather preceding Lincoln's second inauguration had caused Pennsylvania Avenue to become a sea of mud and standing water.
Then a statement somewhat in detail of a course to be pursued seemed fitting and proper.
www.bartleby.com /124/pres32.html   (580 words)

  
 Second Sight - Ferrago
One of the strengths of Second Sight is that you're not forced down a linear route or spoon fed with not-so-subtle hints on the best route of action; most situations have more than one solution.
Also in opposition to the generally consistent world that Second Sight offers are the feather-like wooden crates and furniture that are sent toppling across the room with even the most casual of touches.
Riding the back of the psi-power bandwagon, Second Sight places you in control of sceptic scientist John Vattic, who in a rather unoriginal fashion awakes to discover that he's lost his memory.
www.ferrago.com /story/4445   (1553 words)

  
 Second (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Seconds (film), a film directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Rock Hudson
Augmented second, or either one-and-one-quarter tones (i.e., two-and-a-half semitones) or one-and-one-half tones (i.e., three semitones)
Major second, or whole tone (i.e, two semitones)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Second_(disambiguation)   (134 words)

  
 ..:: Second Copy ::..
Second Copy is designed to maintain a backup of the source files in the destination folder.
Second Copy is primarily designed to backup your important data files automatically in the background.
Second Copy copies files to any device that appears to Windows as a disk drive (hard disk, floppy disk, network drive, removable hard disks, CD-Rewritables etc) but not to a tape drive.
www.centered.com /support.html   (1551 words)

  
 second - Wiktionary
To agree as a second person to (a proposal), usually to reach a necessary quorum of two.
In the case of a duel, the seconds may also fight each other at 90° to the other contestants.
They were discounted because they contained blemishes, nicks or were otherwise factory seconds.
en.wiktionary.org /wiki/second   (642 words)

  
 410 Grammar: Second Conditional
The second conditional (also called conditional type 2) is a structure used for talking about unreal situations in the present or in the future.
The second conditional is used to talk about things which are unreal (not true or not possible) in the present or the future -- things which don't or won't happen:
This page will explain how the second conditional is formed, and when to use it.
web2.uvcs.uvic.ca /elc/studyzone/410/grammar/2cond.htm   (231 words)

  
 Second Mortgage Loan
Whether you need a second mortgage loan for home remodeling, consolidating your bills, lowering your mortgage interest, or unexpected medical costs, you can receive the money you need now.
After finding a lender online you fill out and submit an application for a second mortgage and subject to approval you will be on your way to getting the cash you need.
Second mortgages give you the money you need to handle all of your expenses.
www.safetywarehouseusa.com /second-mortgage.html   (336 words)

  
 Second Baptist Church, Houston, TX
All couples who wish to be married at Second Baptist Church are required to take Marriage Prep and also meet with a minister or counselor at the church two or three times prior to the wedding.
Marriage Prep is a seminar offered four times a year at the Woodway Campus for couples of all ages and denominations who are seriously dating or engaged to be married.
A Covenant of Faithfulness – Believing that the Church is God’s greenhouse to grow strong marriages, we ask that you find a place of involvement in His Church, the Body of Christ, and pursue a lifestyle of faithfulness to your church family.
www.second.org /global/weddings.aspx   (389 words)

  
 Second World Home
Second World was founded in 1997 by Valerie Parker-Diallo with hopes to connect those in search of a more equitable world economy together in the name of one common mission: to preserve fast fading indigenous cultures, and in turn keep a piece of our humanity intact in these globalized times...
Second World is a dynamic non profit arts organization combining media and music and art for a better world.
Second World's nucleus is it's fairly traded art projects, which help bridge the gap between the "First" and "Third World."
www.second-world.com /home.html   (299 words)

  
 Second Mortgage - Home Equity Line of Credit - Mortgage Refinance- 2nd Mortgages - Home Equity Loan
Consider using a second mortgage loan or home equity line of credit for debt consolidation, education, home improvements and even financing a second home for vacation or investment purposes.
Second Mortgage - Our second mortgage loans offer faster loan fundings and often no appraisal is required.
Nationwide second mortgage programs are easy to qualify for with niches, like no income verification, 125% cltv and low fico programs.
www.bdnationwidemortgage.com   (689 words)

  
 second weddings
When death of a partner was the reason for a second wedding, it was often the time to put grief aside and for all the family to join in celebrating the new union.
But with second wedding there is a more difficult minefield to negotiate between several extra major players.
If a couple are paying for their own wedding - very often the case with second weddings - they are perhaps free of parental decisions.
www.family2000.org.uk /second_weddings.htm   (714 words)

  
 Define second - a Whatis.com definition
In these contexts, it is also known as an arc second or a second of arc, and is equal to exactly 1/3600 of an angular degree or 1/1,296,000 of a circle.
The second is sometimes specified as a unit of angular measure, especially in astronomy and global positioning.
The second (abbreviation, s or sec) is the Standard International (SI) unit of time.
whatis.techtarget.com /definition/0,,sid9_gci524077,00.html   (331 words)

  
 USCCB - NAB - 2 John
The Second Letter is addressed to "the chosen Lady" and "to her children." This literary image of a particular Christian community reflects the specific destination and purpose of the letter.
ritten in response to similar problems, the Second and Third Letters of John are of the same length, perhaps determined by the practical consideration of the writing space on one piece of papyrus.
The Second Letter preserves the Johannine concerns of doctrinal purity and active love in the form of pastoral advice to a threatened community.
www.usccb.org /nab/bible/2john/2john.htm   (1143 words)

  
 Second Mortgage Overview
Some second mortgage loans may extend for as long as 15 or 20 years; others may require repayment in one year.
Initially at least, they may provide you with large amounts of cash at relatively low interest rates and they may provide you with certain tax advantages unavailable with other kinds of loans.
If you need to borrow money, home equity lines may be one useful source of credit.
www.mortgage101.com /Articles/SecondMortgages.asp?p=mtg101   (151 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/second
Second has gained a name for themselves over the past two years due to steady live performances throughout the lower mainland.
Formed out of the ashes of fallen groups from the past, Second is a band with a style that transcends traditional "scene" boundaries.
and that A Single Few wants to have Second's babies
www.myspace.com /second   (450 words)

  
 Second Nature Home
Second Nature can help you and your college, university or association develop, advance, and achieve a vision of a truly sustainable higher education institution, one that fully prepares its graduates for the challenges of the 21st Century.
Since 1993, Second Nature (SN) has worked with over 4,000 faculty and administrators at more than 500 colleges and universities to help make the principles of sustainability the foundation of all learning, practice, and collaboration with local communities.
Second Nature Convening Business Leaders and University Presidents in 2006
www.secondnature.org   (314 words)

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