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The word protection, which generally means anything that helps to ward off some threat, has several jargon uses:
- Civil protection, or Civil defense, is a function of civil society concerning the life, health, property and environment of citizens
- Environmental protection, a political movement directed towards the preservation, restoration, or enhancement of the natural environment
- Contraception (euphemism)
- Protection (climbing), a climber's basic safety mechanism
- Protection racket, an extortion scheme
- Protectionism, in international trade, the institution of tarrifs and regulations on imports in order to protect domestic industry
- Protective clothing, clothing that shields the body from hazards
- Protectorate, in politics, a form of guardianship, the relationship between a strong power (the protector) and a weaker one, which either simply enjoys the benefit of help when needed, or is obliged to accept, which historically often amounted to de facto colonization
- Ingress protection rating (IP), protection ranking of electronic equipment against objects or liquid
- Power system protection, in power engineering, the protection of electric systems against faults
- Protection (album), a 1994 album by Massive Attack
- The Intercession (The Protection of the Theotokos), a feast day in the Eastern Orthodox Church
@chefgregsonnier The fact that the Corps is making some of the same mistakes in building the "improved" protection system.
letwits (Harry Shearer) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:42:02 -0000
@chefgregsonnier The fact that the Corps is making some of the same mistakes in building the "improved" protection system.
National Building Code for Residential Apartments in India: Fire Safety or Fire Protection: In the case of apar.. http://tinyurl.com/ychgzku
WhyGutterShell (Derek Powell) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:28:05 -0000
National Building Code for Residential Apartments in India: Fire Safety or Fire Protection: In the case of apar.. http://tinyurl.com/ychgzku
Copenhagen: Paul Kelley will be speaking here this afternoon on the topic of building coalitions for climate protection projects.
SCWA (Sonoma County Water) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:26:21 -0000
Copenhagen: Paul Kelley will be speaking here this afternoon on the topic of building coalitions for climate protection projects.
BTW (By the way), if you require security cameras or other related security products for the protection of your building, call (404)348-8319
CHENRYADAMS (C. Henry Adams) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:23:50 -0000
BTW (By the way), if you require security cameras or other related security products for the protection of your building, call (404)348-8319
Repair Fire Protection System Building 1460 http://bit.ly/8IZJjn
fedbizops (FedBizOps) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:21:14 -0000
Repair Fire Protection System Building 1460 http://bit.ly/8IZJjn
RT @robbertgroen: Building metropolitan area networks utilizing MRPP (Multi-layer Ring Protection Protocol): http://bit.ly/5j9xww
dcnbenelux (DigitalChinaNetworks) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:10:48 -0000
RT @robbertgroen: Building metropolitan area networks utilizing MRPP (Multi-layer Ring Protection Protocol): http://bit.ly/5j9xww
Apotropaios - Brian Hoggard describes and explains the history of house protection magic in Britain. Photographs of artefacts are presented and explanations for their use discussed.
Meta Description: [ Apotropaios - The Archaeology and History of Folk Magic in Britain and elsewhere. Dried cats, witch-bottles, ritual marks and concealed shoes. ]
BBC: Artefact Recalls Witches' Shadow - A witch bottle dated to c.1830 is discovered buried in foundations in the Lincolnshire village of Navenby.
Meta Description: [ A "witch bottle" sheds new light on how long our ancestors lived in fear of black magic. ]
Current Archaeology: How to Kill a Witch - An illustrated article on witch bottles and their use, in particular one found buried in a ruined house at Reigate, just south of London.
Meta Description: [ Current Archaeology - Britain's favourite archaeology magazine ]
Deliberately Concealed Garments Project - The Textile Conservation Centre at the University of Southampton explores the folk tradition of concealing objects in the fabric of buildings. Includes a database of garment finds.
Meta Description: [ Garments found hidden in the fabric of buildings. Rare examples of costume and dress. Database of garment finds. Folk tradition of concealing objects in buildings. Text only version available ]
History.UK.com: Concealed Ritual Objects and Protection from Witches - Ian Evans provides a quick guide to the ritual objects that can be found hidden within the structure of a house, and what to do if you find one. He also mentions ritual marks.
Meta Description: [ British history links, articles and timeline for tourists, teachers and education, research, history enthusiasts ]
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Ritual Protection Marks - Results of a survey of Norfolk buildings (UK).
This is Bath: Mysterious Amber Liquid is Pure Nectar for Historians - David Lewin reports on the discovery of a phial of amber liquid in a wall in Bath.
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This is Bath: Mysterious Amber Liquid is Pure Nectar for Historians - David Lewin reports on the discovery of a phial of amber liquid in a wall in Bath.
Meta Description: [ Find the latest news, sport and whats on information in and around Bath and search for jobs, homes and cars, in association with the Bath Chronicle ]
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