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Amanda Bartrim

Amanda Bartrim represent Australia in the pole vault at the 2010 IAAF world junior championships. Competition Stats Australian Championships: Pole vault: 2009 – 5th (open), 2010 – 1st (U20), 7th (open) International Championships: Australian Youth Olympic Festival: 2009 – Pole vault 2nd Pacific Schools Games: 2008 – Pole vault 1st (3.81m) Commonwealth Youth Games: 2008 – Pole vault 4th (3.70m) Annual …

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Laurel, California

Laurel, California — Umbellularia californica is a tree native to coastal forests of western North America. Its pungent leaves have a similar flavor to bay leaves (though stronger), and it may be mistaken for Bay Laurel. In Oregon, this tree is known as Oregon Myrtle, while in California it is called California Bay Laurel, which may be shortened to California …

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Wolverine

Wolverine — The wolverine (Gulo gulo) is the largest land-dwelling species of the Mustelidae or weasel family (the Giant Otter is largest overall), and is the only species currently classified in the genus Gulo (meaning “glutton”). It is also called the Glutton or Carcajou. Some authors recognize two subspecies: the Old World form Gulo gulo gulo and the New World …

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Bushtit

Bushtit — The Bushtit is a long-tailed tit found in North America. It is the only species in the family found in the New World, and the only member of the genus Psaltriparus. The Bushtit inhabits mixed open woodlands, often containing oaks and a scrubby under story. It is a year-round resident of the western United States and highland parts …

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Seaplane

Seaplane — A seaplane is a fixed wing aircraft capable of taking off and landing (alighting) on water. Seaplanes that can also take off and land on airfields are a subclass called amphibian aircraft. Seaplanes and amphibians are usually divided into two categories based on their technological characteristics: floatplanes and flying boats; the latter are generally far larger and can …

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Grotto Spa – Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada

Grotto Spa – Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada

Grotto Spa – Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada — The Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort is the #1 Spa in Western Canada, offering signature treatments and services. Featuring 18 treatment rooms, a nail room featuring European Pedicure Thrones and a full service hair salon. The three private day suites for two, feature hand-crafted copper soaker tubs and oversized treatments …

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Organizations Acronyms

Alphabetical Listing of Organizations Acronyms ADB — Asian Development Bank AECL — Atomic Energy of Canada Limited APEC — Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation ASEAN — Association of Southeast Asian Nations CAPP — Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers CCFM — Canadian Council of Forest Ministers CCICED — China Council For International Cooperation On Environment And Development CCME — Canadian Council of …

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