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COMFORTABLE LIFE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-02-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Sociology of Old Age
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Chown Adult Day Centre
1, record 1, English, Chown%20Adult%20Day%20Centre
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Chown Adult Day Centre's mission is] to enhance the quality of life of [its] clients and their families by providing options for supportive care, client centered programming, and social connections for adults with varying health challenges in a comfortable and safe environment. 1, record 1, English, - Chown%20Adult%20Day%20Centre
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Chown Adult Day Center
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sociologie de la vieillesse
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Chown Adult Day Centre
1, record 1, French, Chown%20Adult%20Day%20Centre
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Chown Adult Day Center
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ambient intelligence
1, record 2, English, ambient%20intelligence
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AmI 1, record 2, English, AmI
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ambient intelligence(AmI) is a recent paradigm emerging from artificial intelligence(AI), where computers are used as proactive tools assisting people with their day-to-day activities, making everyone's life more comfortable. 2, record 2, English, - ambient%20intelligence
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- intelligence ambiante
1, record 2, French, intelligence%20ambiante
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'intelligence ambiante est un concept récent visant à doter l'environnement de capacités de détection, de traitement et de communication pour fournir des services aux utilisateurs en se basant sur une interface homme-machine intuitive et pratiquement invisible puisque fondue dans les murs, les meubles et les objets de la vie courante. 2, record 2, French, - intelligence%20ambiante
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inteligencia artificial
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- inteligencia ambiental
1, record 2, Spanish, inteligencia%20ambiental
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-03-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Ronald McDonald House
1, record 3, English, Ronald%20McDonald%20House
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- National Capital Children’s Oncology Care Inc. 1, record 3, English, National%20Capital%20Children%26rsquo%3Bs%20Oncology%20Care%20Inc%2E
correct, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa, Ontario. 2, record 3, English, - Ronald%20McDonald%20House
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ronald McDonald House is a home-away-from-home for families with children undergoing life saving treatments at nearby Children's Hospitals. It's a place where families can be themselves and kids can share their experiences with others who are just like them. Ronald McDonald House offers these children and their families a warm compassionate and comfortable home environment, at a nominal overnight fee. Parents find a place to rest and feel safe, while their children can lead as normal a life as possible. 3, record 3, English, - Ronald%20McDonald%20House
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Manoir Ronald McDonald
1, record 3, French, Manoir%20Ronald%20McDonald
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Soins Oncologiques pour les Enfants de la Capitale Nationale Inc. 1, record 3, French, Soins%20Oncologiques%20pour%20les%20Enfants%20de%20la%20Capitale%20Nationale%20Inc%2E
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa, Ontario. 2, record 3, French, - Manoir%20Ronald%20McDonald
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Un Manoir Ronald McDonald est un deuxième chez-soi pour les familles d'enfants gravement malades recevant des traitements dans des hôpitaux avoisinants. C'est un lieu où les familles peuvent se détendre et où les enfants peuvent partager leur expérience avec d'autres enfants qui traversent la même épreuve. Les Manoirs Ronald McDonald offrent à ces enfants et à ces familles un environnement chaleureux, accueillant et confortable en échange d'une modeste contribution. Les parents peuvent donc s'y reposer et s'y sentir en sécurité et leurs enfants, y mener une vie aussi normale que possible. 3, record 3, French, - Manoir%20Ronald%20McDonald
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-12-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Japanese experiment module
1, record 4, English, Japanese%20experiment%20module
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- JEM 2, record 4, English, JEM
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Japanese experimental module 3, record 4, English, Japanese%20experimental%20module
correct
- JEM 3, record 4, English, JEM
correct
- JEM 3, record 4, English, JEM
- JEM laboratory 4, record 4, English, JEM%20laboratory
correct
- Japanese experiment module Kibo 5, record 4, English, Japanese%20experiment%20module%20Kibo
correct
- Japanese experiment module Kiboh 6, record 4, English, Japanese%20experiment%20module%20Kiboh
correct
- Kibo 7, record 4, English, Kibo
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A part of the International Space Station that Japan is responsible for is an experiment module named "Kibo, "or "hope" in Japanese... Kibo will consist of a Pressurized Module, an Exposed Facility, an Experiment Logistics Module-Pressurized Section, an Experiment Logistics Module-Exposed Section, and a Remote Manipulator System. The largest segment among these is the Pressurized Module, which will be a multipurpose laboratory of 11. 2 meters in length and 15. 9 tons in weight with a capacity to accommodate up to four crew members. The module will be equipped with ten experiment racks installed on walls, on which various experiments including material tests and life science experiments will be conducted. The air pressure in the module will be kept at one atmosphere, which is the same level as that on Earth, and the temperature and humidity will be also be controlled at a comfortable level to allow crew members to work in normal clothing. 8, record 4, English, - Japanese%20experiment%20module
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Japanese experiment module; JEM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 9, record 4, English, - Japanese%20experiment%20module
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- module japonais JEM
1, record 4, French, module%20japonais%20JEM
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- module d'expérimentation JEM 2, record 4, French, module%20d%27exp%C3%A9rimentation%20JEM
correct, masculine noun
- JEM 3, record 4, French, JEM
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- JEM 3, record 4, French, JEM
- module JEM 4, record 4, French, module%20JEM
correct, masculine noun
- JEM 5, record 4, French, JEM
correct, masculine noun
- JEM 5, record 4, French, JEM
- module expérimental japonais 6, record 4, French, module%20exp%C3%A9rimental%20japonais
correct, masculine noun
- module d'expérimentation japonais 7, record 4, French, module%20d%27exp%C3%A9rimentation%20japonais
correct, masculine noun
- laboratoire de recherche JEM 8, record 4, French, laboratoire%20de%20recherche%20JEM
correct, masculine noun
- laboratoire japonais JEM 9, record 4, French, laboratoire%20japonais%20JEM
correct, masculine noun
- Kibo 10, record 4, French, Kibo
correct, masculine noun
- module Kibo 11, record 4, French, module%20Kibo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le JEM est un module pressurisé qui peut accueillir également 10 palettes à instruments. Il pèse 13,4 t mesure 9,9 x 4,2 m. Il dispose de 25 kW dont la moitié est utilisée pour la charge utile. Il possède un module de logistique (ELM-PS), une palette externe (EF et ELM-ES) pour dix expériences scientifiques. Le bras télémanipulateur mesure 10 m de long [...] 3, record 4, French, - module%20japonais%20JEM
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
JEM, acronyme anglais de Japanese Experiment Module ou module d'expérimentation japonais, est également appelé «Kibo», ce qui signifie «espoir» en japonais. 6, record 4, French, - module%20japonais%20JEM
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
module japonais JEM; JEM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 6, record 4, French, - module%20japonais%20JEM
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones orbitales
- Trabajos de investigación en el espacio
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- módulo experimental japónes
1, record 4, Spanish, m%C3%B3dulo%20experimental%20jap%C3%B3nes
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- JEM 1, record 4, Spanish, JEM
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-12-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- JEM pressurized module
1, record 5, English, JEM%20pressurized%20module
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Kibo pressurized module 2, record 5, English, Kibo%20pressurized%20module
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... experiments in Kibo’s Pressurized Module are collectively called the "Multiuser Experiment Facility". It is being developed to satisfy various needs of researchers so that it can be used to conduct a variety of experiments. Five experiment racks containing Japanese equipment, a Freezer Refrigerator rack to store experiment samples and medicine, and stowage racks to store experiment samples and equipment are available in Kibo’s Pressurized Module. 3, record 5, English, - JEM%20pressurized%20module
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A part of the International Space Station that Japan is responsible for is an experiment module named "Kibo, "or "hope" in Japanese... Kibo will consist of a Pressurized Module, an Exposed Facility, an Experiment Logistics Module-Pressurized Section, an Experiment Logistics Module-Exposed Section, and a Remote Manipulator System. The largest segment among these is the Pressurized Module, which will be a multipurpose laboratory of 11. 2 meters in length and 15. 9 tons in weight with a capacity to accommodate up to four crew members. The module will be equipped with ten experiment racks installed on walls, on which various experiments including material tests and life science experiments will be conducted. The air pressure in the module will be kept at one atmosphere, which is the same level as that on Earth, and the temperature and humidity will be also be controlled at a comfortable level to allow crew members to work in normal clothing. 4, record 5, English, - JEM%20pressurized%20module
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
JEM pressurized module: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 5, record 5, English, - JEM%20pressurized%20module
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- module pressurisé japonais JEM
1, record 5, French, module%20pressuris%C3%A9%20japonais%20JEM
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- module pressurisé japonais Kibo 2, record 5, French, module%20pressuris%C3%A9%20japonais%20Kibo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
JEM, acronyme anglais pour Japanese Experiment Module ou module d'expérimentation japonais, est également appelé «Kibo», ce qui signifie «espoir» en japonais. 3, record 5, French, - module%20pressuris%C3%A9%20japonais%20JEM
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
module pressurisé japonais JEM : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 3, record 5, French, - module%20pressuris%C3%A9%20japonais%20JEM
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-08-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Control Systems (Electronic Instrumentation)
- Applications of Automation
- Applications of Electronics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- home electronic system
1, record 6, English, home%20electronic%20system
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For residential buildings, the goals are to make life more comfortable and pleasant for residents, enhance the safety of people and property, optimize electricity consumption, and automate heating air conditioning, and lighting... New products, including the new Stab-lok and the Surgebreaker Plus help protect increasingly sophisticated home electronic products and systems-and the people who use them. 1, record 6, English, - home%20electronic%20system
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term often used in plural. 2, record 6, English, - home%20electronic%20system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes cybernétiques de contrôle et de commande
- Automatisation et applications
- Applications de l'électronique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système électronique domestique
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A9lectronique%20domestique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- système électronique résidentiel 2, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A9lectronique%20r%C3%A9sidentiel
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les propriétaires et locateurs européens [...] se rendent compte que grâce à des systèmes [de construction] plus «intelligents» ils pourront réaliser une économie d'énergie et bénéficier de primes d'assurance réduites et par là même récupérer à long terme leur investissement initial. [...] le groupe de travail des Systèmes électroniques domestiques [...] demeure préoccupé principalement par les systèmes de commande des trois niveaux supérieurs du modèle d'interconnexion des systèmes ouverts (OSI) : la couche physique, la liaison de données et le réseau-- il [...] reste encore à étudier toute la gamme des services multimédias, interactifs et des services sur demande qui seront bientôt nécessaires. 3, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A9lectronique%20domestique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
CEI [Commission électrotechnique internationale]. Publication de 4 rapports techniques sur les systèmes électroniques domestiques. 4, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A9lectronique%20domestique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes souvent utilisés au pluriel. 2, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A9lectronique%20domestique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-04-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Protection of Life
- Respiratory System
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Presur-Pak
1, record 7, English, Presur%2DPak
correct, trademark
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- pressure air pack 2, record 7, English, pressure%20air%20pack
proposal
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The 900014 Series Presur-Pak provides an extra margin of safety for users who must enter atmospheres immediately dangerous to life [IDLH]. Like the Air-Pak, Presur-Pak provides pure breathing air, precisely regulated to the need(demand) of the user, from an aluminum cylinder carried comfortably on the back.... Unlike Air-Pak, which provides air on demand only, Presur-Pak, with selector switch in up(on) position, provides air on demand and maintains a positive, comfortable, gentle pressure within the facepiece well above that of the outside atmosphere. 1, record 7, English, - Presur%2DPak
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Sécurité des personnes
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Presur-Pak
1, record 7, French, Presur%2DPak
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le "Presur-Pak" IIa de Scott procure une plus grande marge de sécurité à ceux qui doivent travailler en atmosphères immédiatement dangereuses pour la vie. [...] Contrairement à l'appareil "Air-Pak" IIa qui ne fournit l'air que sur demande (pulmo-commande), le "Presur-Pak" IIa [...], en plus de fournir l'air sur demande [à partir d'une bouteille confortablement installée sur un harnais dorsal], maintient dans le masque une pression confortable, sensiblement supérieure à celle de l'air ambiant. 1, record 7, French, - Presur%2DPak
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Propositions de traductions françaises de l'appareil (description) : "appareil de protection respiratoire isolant autonome à (bouteille d')air comprimé, du type à la demande (ou à pulmo-commande) à pression positive". (Norme AFNOR 576-002 et catalogue Safety Supply). 2, record 7, French, - Presur%2DPak
Record 7, Key term(s)
- appareil de protection respiratoire isolant autonome à bouteille d'air comprimé du type à la demande à pression positive
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1987-08-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- live hand to mouth 1, record 8, English, live%20hand%20to%20mouth
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hand-to-mouth: (adj.) having or providing nothing to spare or having or providing barely enough esp. of money or the necessities of existence. 2, record 8, English, - live%20hand%20to%20mouth
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A large number of people have the satisfaction of a comfortable life, but a great many others live hand to mouth. 1, record 8, English, - live%20hand%20to%20mouth
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- avoir à peine le nécessaire
1, record 8, French, avoir%20%C3%A0%20peine%20le%20n%C3%A9cessaire
proposal
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- comfortable life 1, record 9, English, comfortable%20life
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- vie large 1, record 9, French, vie%20large
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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