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Why do gas prices go up in the summer?

The rise in summertime gas prices due to environmental factors stems from the Clean Air Act. In 1990, that act required compliance among gasoline producers for special reformulated types of gasoline. Petroleum companies must switch production in April to summer blends from winter blends. This move proves financially costly. Production of summer blends requires additional machinery than winter blend production, increasing production cost. It also necessitates prevention of cross-contamination between seasonal blends, which also proves costly. Petroleum companies capture these losses by increasi..

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What country is to Honduras as Paraguay is to Bolivia?

Nicaragua, in Central America, is bordered by the north Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Its geographic coordinates are 13 degrees north and 85 degrees west. With a total area of 130,370 square kilometers, it is the biggest nation in Central America. It has natural resources such as zinc, silver, gold and tungsten. Its main exports are agricultural products such as bananas, corn, coffee, sesame and soya beans, and textile products including woven apparel. It is Central America's poorest nation.

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How do you renew your SkyCaddie account?

If your SkyCaddie device does not sync automatically, you may need to click on the Sync button to do so. SkyGolf recommends updating your courses and downloading the most recent course information into your SkyCaddie before renewing membership. To update this information, click on the Courses tab on the upper section of the CaddieSync application window, select Favorites and manage your courses from the window that opens as a result.\nAs of 2015, SkyCaddie users that renew membership within 90 days of expiration retain their current expiration date, while SkyCaddie treats users that renew late..

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What are some facts about Baldwin Park, California?

The city has an estimated population of just over 77,000, according to the 2014 United States census, with 37 percent of residents under the age of 18. This figure represents a 2.3 percent population increase since 2010. Baldwin Park is an area nearly 7 square miles in size and comprised mainly of residential dwellings. The median annual household income is just over $51,000. Sixty percent of its residents have completed high school, while 11 percent have obtained a college degree.\nThis area is not considered a tourist destination, but three nearby freeways make it easy to reach such attracti..

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Do old passports need to be surrendered when applying for a replacement?

The government does not keep old passports that are surrendered with renewal applications. Once the application process is complete, the passport agency mails the old passport back to the applicant, usually with a hole punched through the pages to invalidate the document. The old passport may arrive separately from the new passport.

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What is a SmarTrip card?

SmarTrip cards are available for purchase at Metrorail stations and Metrorail sales offices, along with select retail outlets and outlet stores. To purchase a SmarTrip card online, visit the WMATA.com homepage, and place the cursor over Fares. On the drop-down menu that appears, click SmarTrip. On the SmarTrip page, click Purchase A SmarTrip Card under the I Want To heading.\nMetrorail tickets cost $1 less when purchased with a SmarTrip card instead of a paper farecard. With an online SmarTrip account, the user is able to add money to the card, set up automatic money reloads, view card activit..

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Where do you find a bank in Brooklyn, New York?

These banks are open during working hours on weekdays and a few hours on Saturdays. For example, Capital One Bank is open between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.\nTo receive services from these banks, visit them during working hours, call to book an appointment, or visit their official company websites.

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What is the largest country in Africa?

The territory of modern Algeria was once home to many rich and diverse cultures. The Aterian, Capsian and the Proto-Imaziyen people all inhabited the area. The Phoenicians, Numidians, Romans, Carthaginians and many more also created their empires and dynasties in the area. As of 2014, Algeria thrives with an economy based on hydrocarbons.

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What all-inclusive Bahama vacations are provided by Atlantis?

The all-inclusive vacation package includes accommodation, gratuities, surcharges and all resort taxes. Each room provides access to Wi-Fi for four devices. As a part of this package, guests have access to the Marine Exhibits and the Aquaventure water park on the resort. Guests also have access to the Atlantis Fitness Center and the Atlantis Library. A shuttle is available to move guests around the resort.\nThe Atlantis provides one meal per day per meal period as a part of the all-inclusive package. Guests can choose to have these meals at select restaurants and outlets on the resort. The Atl..

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What are some popular land and sea packages from Disney?

Vacationers can add a stay at Walt Disney World, including theme park tickets and accommodations, either before or after their Bahamian or Caribbean cruise. Disney recommends these packages to guests who may be new to cruising, since the package allows them to experience a Disney vacation on both land and sea. To learn more about these packages, call 800-951-3532 or your travel agent, as of 2015.

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