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  2. Self-contained self-rescue device - Wikipedia

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    A self-contained self-rescue device, SCSR, self-contained self-rescuer, or air pack is a portable oxygen source for providing breathable air when the surrounding atmosphere lacks oxygen or is contaminated with toxic gases, e.g. carbon monoxide . Self-rescuers are intended for use in environments such as coal mines where there is a risk of fire ...

  3. Shelf life - Wikipedia

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    Shelf life. This pack of diced pork says 'Display until' 7 May and 'Use by' 8 May. Shelf life is the length of time that a commodity may be stored without becoming unfit for use, consumption, or sale. [1] In other words, it might refer to whether a commodity should no longer be on a pantry shelf (unfit for use), or no longer on a supermarket ...

  4. The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life - Wikipedia

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    ISBN. 978-0-14-013571-8. OCLC. 59624504. The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life is a 1956 sociological book by Erving Goffman, in which the author uses the imagery of theatre to portray the importance of human social interaction. This approach became known as Goffman's dramaturgical analysis. Originally published in Scotland in 1956 and in ...

  5. Filchner–Ronne Ice Shelf - Wikipedia

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    The Filchner ice shelf is the eastern part of the Filchner–Ronne ice shelf. It is bounded on the west by Berkner Island and on the east by Coats Land. The east part of this shelf was discovered in January–February 1912 by the German Antarctic Expedition under Wilhelm Filchner. Filchner named the feature for Kaiser Wilhelm, but the Emperor ...

  6. 11 Elf on the Shelf Rules Every Parent Should Know - AOL

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    Keep reading to see the 11 rules every parent should know about Elf on the Shelf and get red-y to join in on the fun! Trust us, having an Elf running around your place this year may take a little ...

  7. Self rescue (climbing) - Wikipedia

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    Self-rescue ( self-extraction) are a group of techniques in climbing and mountaineering where the climber (s) – sometimes having just been severely injured – use their equipment to retreat from dangerous or difficult situations on a given climbing route without calling on third party search and rescue (SAR) or mountain rescue services for help.

  8. Is Elf on the Shelf too stressful for kids? Why experts ... - AOL

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    Eggert tells Yahoo Life she decided to offer her Elf on the Shelf ideas as a kit, available through her Instagram account, so other parents who are interested in taking the behavior-shaming aspect ...

  9. Escape breathing apparatus - Wikipedia

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    Polish Au-2 escape respirator. Escape breathing apparatus, also called escape respirators, escape sets, self-rescuer masks, emergency life saving apparatus (ELSA), emergency escape breathing devices (EEBD), and Respiratory Protective Smoke Escape Devices (RPED), are portable breathing apparatus that provide the wearer with respiratory protection for a limited period, intended for escape from ...