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Look up: CORE

  1. core
    That portion of the interior of the Earth that lies beneath the mantle, and goes all of the way to the center. The Earth's core is very dense, rich in iron and the source of the magnetic field.
    Found on http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gl

  2. Core
    To remove the inedible center of fruits such apples and pears.
    Found on http://www.goodcooking.com/cpage.htm

  3. Core
    To remove the inedible center of fruits such apples and pears.
    Found on http://www.goodcooking.com/basic_ck.htm

  4. CORE
    CORE is an abbreviation for COntrolled Requirement Expression
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/nol.php

  5. Core
    Core is computer slang for main storage or RAM. It Dates from the days of ferrite-core memory and is now archaic as techspeak in most places outside IBM, but is also still used in the UNIX community and by old-time hackers or those who would sound like them.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/nol.php

  6. Core
    The uranium-containing heart of a nuclear reactor, where energy is released.
    Found on http://www.epa.gov/OCEPAterms/

  7. Core
    (1) A cylindrical sample extracted from a BEACH or seabed to investigate the types and DEPTHS of sediment layers. (2) An inner, often much less permeable portion of a BREAKWATER, or BARRIER BEACH.
    Found on http://www.csc.noaa.gov/text/glossary.ht

  8. Core
    The Earth's central region, believed to be composed mostly of iron. The core has a radius of 3,477 kilometers and is surrounded by the Earth's mantle. At the center of the molten outer core is a solid inner core with a radius of 1,213 kilometers.
    Found on http://www.geophys.washington.edu/SEIS/P

  9. Core
    The central portion of the Earth, at a depth of approximately 2900 km. The core has a molten metallic composition.
    Found on http://www-v0ims.gsfc.nasa.gov/v0ims/glo

  10. core
    [Noun] Central or most important part.
    Example: As captain, David Beckham is the core of the English football team.
    Found on http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/glossary

  11. core
    [n] - a cylindrical sample of soil or rock obtained with a hollow drill 2. [n] - the central part of the earth 3. [n] - the center of an object 4. [n] - a small group of indispensable persons or things 5. [n] - the chamber of a nuclear reactor containing the fissile material where the reaction takes place 6. [n] - a bar of magnetic material (as soft iron) that passes through a coil and serves to increase the inductance of the coil 7. [v] - remove the core or center from
    Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definitio

  12. CORE
    (In topic `Tools, Methods & Processes`) CORE (COntrolled Requirements Expression) is Vitech`s system engineering/architecting tool
    Found on http://www.it-architects.co.uk/a_-_z_glo

  13. Core
    A convex feature on either side of the mould that will enter an opposing cavity when the mould is closed. The void between the cavity and core is where the resin solidifies and forms the part. Often the B-side of a mould is referred to as the core side, and in the case of a part like a drinking cup, the entire B-side will be a core
    Found on http://www.protomold.co.uk/Glossary.aspx

  14. core
    n: a cylindrical sample taken from a formation for geological analysis. Usually a conventional core barrel is substituted for the bit and procures a sample as it penetrates the formation. v: to obtain a formation sample for analysis.
    Found on http://www.workover.co.uk/og/c.htm

  15. CORE
    The centre, light guiding part of an optical fibre. The refractive index is higher than that of the cladding, to ensure propagation of optical signals.
    Found on http://www.bownet.co.uk/acatalog/Glossar

  16. CORE
    Acronym for Congress of Racial Equality, US nonviolent civil-rights organization. ...
    Found on http://www.thehistorychannel.co.uk/site/

  17. core
    In archaeology, a solid cylinder of sediment or soil collected with a coring device and used to evaluate the geological context and stratigraphy of archaeological material or to obtain...
    Found on http://www.thehistorychannel.co.uk/site/

  18. Core
    A vertical element in a building containing lifts, stairs, ducts or risers.
    Found on http://www.officeiq.co.uk/glossary.asp

  19. Core
    The Core of the board is usually formed from vertically laminated wood stringers. The core aids' dampening flex and helps direct energy from the bindings.
    Found on http://www.snowboard-asylum.com/glossary

  20. Core
    The central part of a nuclear reactor containing the fuel elements and any moderator
    Found on http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/inf51.

  21. Core
    Used to describe the interior regions of some protein molecules, typically a region of densely packed hydrophobic amino acid residues that mutate infrequently and make a substantial contribution to molecular stability
    Found on http://www.biochemistry.org/groups/ppsg/

  22. Core
    Lump of stone, usually flint, from which smaller pieces have been removed, such as blades and flakes by knapping. The core is left over, but it can be shaped again. A column of peat or sediment taken for analysis, which may contain pollen and other indicators of the environment at, or close to, an archaeological site.
    Found on http://www.keystothepast.info/durhamcc/k

  23. Core
    1. The iron-rich central part of the Earth. The core is divided into two zones (the inner core and outer core) because of the different way in which they transmit seismic waves. The core is responsible for the Earth`s magnetic field, and accounts for 32% of the mass of the planet. 2. a long sample of sediment or rock extracted by drilling down into the Earth. This is used to help to analyse strata which are not exposed at the surface
    Found on http://www.sedgwickmuseum.org/education/

  24. Core
    The back of 2-ply engraving material or the centre of 3-ply engraving materials. The core produces the contrasting colour to the cap surface.
    Found on http://www.britishprint.com/tw/glossary.

  25. Core
    The central part of a nuclear reactor containing the fuel elements and any moderator.
    Found on http://www.energy-choices.com/index.php?


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24 November 2009

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On Sunday, November 24th, 1991, Freddie Mercury died peacefully at his home in London of AIDS related bronchial pneumonia. Freddie was cremated at Kensal Green Cemetery in accordance with his religion. Many stars from the world or music and showbiz attended the service, including friends Elton John and David Bowie. On April 20th, 1992 a tribute concert in Freddie's memory was held at Wembley Stadium. Tickets to the gig sold out in a matter of hours, even before the full list of bands was available. Many of the worlds most famous rock stars took part in it. This concert was later released on DVD and video for all to enjoy, with the proceeds going to the Mercury Phoenix Trust. read more

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