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THE ANDES MOUNTAINS OF SOUTH AMERICA

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                                                                   Andes Mountains Where are the Andes Mountains located? The Andes Mountains are located along the western coast of South America. Described as the longest range of mountains  in the world and stretch for about 4,500 miles from north to south.  The Andes mountains extend over seven countries in South America. They originate as far north as Venezuela, then continue  through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina.  Life in the Andes mountains There are over eighty million people living in the Andes mountains.  Scattered throughout the Andes are cities of different sizes.         This wonderful range of mountains has  many lakes and rivers.   The  Amazon river extends from  the Andes mountains to the   coast of Brazil.There are many other rivers like Pilcomayo Maule and Cauca.                                                                   The indigenous people of the Andes There are different groups of peop
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AMAZING FACTS ABOUT SEAGULLS

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SEAGULLS  These amazing birds have such an unusual history. They are found all  over the world. What is really unusual, is the fact that they can fly for  very long distances. When in search of food, they can glide over the  ocean for many hours. Gulls as they are sometimes called, live in cities. Believe it or not, they have no teeth and swallow their food whole! 
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AN AVALANCHE

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What is an avalanche? An avalanche as we know it , is a rapidly moving mass of snow or other material along a mountain slope. It is extremely dangerous, as  it takes with it, anything in its way. It may even be a human being. There are many people who love trekking at high altitudes. There are others who like skiing and enjoy having fun in  the snow. But there is no disputing, that trekking and skiing is not without risks.  What could trigger an avalanche? An avalanche may be triggered by any number of variables. It  may be due to weather conditions such as warm temperatures or  rain, or an earthquake.Skiers and hikers may also help to trigger  an avalanche.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS

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        Merry Christmas to all. 
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ICP MONITORING FOR THE LAYPERSON

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 What are some of the reasons ICP monitoring may be necessary? ICP ( intracranial pressure) monitoring is generally done to reduce swelling on the brain. A patient who had a stroke and subsequently bleeding  into the  brain, may require ICP monitoring. A blow to the head, a skiing accident and many more may cause swelling and increase pressure in the brain. Regardless of the cause, quick intervention is needed to prevent  further damage to the brain. Please refer to the post named - Why is ICP Monitoring done for the layperson.
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL

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  Dear friends , I just want to wish you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
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WILD LIFE

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Wildlife, how extraordinary! Animals roam freely in their natural  habitat. There are many people who enjoy travelling to places where there are safaris to view animals as they roam free and wide. There are game reserves in countries like South and East Africa. Enjoy something new: Grandmatrinifare                                                                         A Safari What exactly is a Safari? A Safari for the most part, is an organized way of taking a closer look at animals in their natural habitat. Specially arranged groups of people are transported into the wilds to take a closer look at animals and their ways of survival. Africa is a popular place for this.
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