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J.P Clark: 'Night Rain'

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  J. P. CLARK: ‘NIGHT RAIN’                                                 What time of night it is         I do not know         Except that like some fish         Doped out of the deep                                     5           I have bobbed up belly-wise                                              ...

Traditional: 'Salute to the Elephant'

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Traditional: ‘Salute to the Elephant’ O elephant, possessor of a savings-basket full of money. O elephant, huge as a hill. Even in a crouching posture. O elephant, enfolded by honor: demon, flapping fans of war A demon who snaps tree branches into many pieces and moves on to the forest farm.             5           O elephant, who ignores ‘I have fled to my father for refuge’                         Let alone ‘to my mother’                         Mountainous Animal, Huge Beast who tears a man like a garment                       ...

RETHINKING URBAN TRANSPORT

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RETHINKING URBAN TRANSPORT The automobile once promised a dazzling world of speed freedom, and convenience, magically conveying people wherever the road would enthusiastically embraced the dream of car ownership. But societies that have built their transport systems around the automobile are now waking up to a much harsher reality. The problems created by overreliance on the car are outweighing its benefits. These problems are numerous and widespread. Traffic congestion and air pollution plague all major cities, and oil dependence makes economies vulnerable. Cities with streets designed for cars instead of people are increasingly unlivable. In developing countries, automobile serve only a small elite and leave the vast majority with inadequate transport. In Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, recent reforms could add the problems of automobile dependence to overwhelming economic and environmental crises. A new, more national approach to transportation is needed, one that ...

THE PREMATURE CHILD

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THE PREMATURE CHILD A child that is born before 36 weeks after conception is regarded to be premature, 40 weeks being considered full item (slightly more than 9 months). Another criterion for determining prematurity is that of weight. Any child born weighing less than 5 Ibs. 8 oz. is classified as premature. The closer to full term the fetus is, the bigger and more highly developed will be its organs and body systems. Its chances for survival, therefore, are proportionately increased. Those born within the 32 to 36-week period will usually weigh from 3½ to 4 pounds. The infant will be weak, but can manage to cry for its food when hungry. Careful supervision and nursing care are needed if the baby is to live. When birth occurs 28 to 32 weeks after conception the fetal infant will weigh about two pounds. An infant of this size at maturity would require constant medical supervision for survival, because it cannot nurse and has particular difficulty maintaining a constant body t...